Money Matters
Money matters - yes it does! A university education is a big investment financially. But it is a worthwhile investment into your future that will all pay off in the end. The good news is Lakehead University wants to help you pay for your education. Through our generous scholarship and bursary programs, you can make your dreams come true.
Rewarding excellent academic performance with scholarships, assisting those with limited financial resources, and providing overall financial planning guidance, the Office of Student Awards and Financial Aid administers programs that can help you meet the major financial commitment of pursuing a degree.
Academic Entrance Scholarships 2013/14
Automatic – No Scholarship Application Required
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Academic Average |
Scholarship Total |
Scholarships Available |
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95.0% & OVER = |
FREE TUITION |
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90.0% - 94.9% = |
$10,000 |
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85.0% - 89.9% = |
$6,000 |
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80.0% - 84.9% = |
$4,000 |
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75.0% - 79.9% = |
Free iPad® |
UNLIMITED |
Academic Entrance Scholarships are automatically awarded, with no application required, to Canadian scholars entering Lakehead University from a recognized Canadian high school curriculum.
Yes – students awarded a renewable Academic Entrance Scholarship must maintain a minimum 80% or 90% average in each academic year, according to the terms found in the Scholarship Offer. A normal full course load is required in each year of study.
* Renewable providing a 90% average is achieved in each academic year. If a student’s university academic average falls between 80.0% - 89.9%, the student will receive an amended scholarship valued at $2,500 / year for each subsequent academic year for the remaining term of the scholarship. † Renewable providing an 80% average is achieved in each academic year.
Entrance Scholarship averages are calculated based on the highest six Grade 12 U or M academic marks available at the time of the Scholarship Offer. Scholarship Offers will be extended in two rounds. Round One will take place in May 2013, and Round Two will take place in July 2013. Qualified students will be awarded the best scholarship from either of the two rounds. Out-of-province students must provide mid- term marks by the end of April 2013 to be considered for scholarships. Final marks must be received by the end of July 2013 to be eligible for scholarship consideration. Students who are admitted to Lakehead University after May 2013 may be considered for scholarships.
Could The Value Of My Entrance Scholarship Offer Change?
Yes, your scholarship offer can always improve! Your final Entrance Scholarship value will be the best value from either Round One or Round Two.
Complete scholarship, award and bursary details, including application forms, may be found online by visiting: financialaid.lakeheadu.ca
Additional Scholarships
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Lakehead University high school students annually who have achieved a minimum 90% average and have demonstrated leadership qualities and made significant contributions to their high school and their community. Candidates selected for an interview will have their expenses paid to travel to Thunder Bay. Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2013 Lakehead University Northwestern Ontario & Simcoe County Citizenship Scholarships Value: $12,000 ($3,000/year x 4 years) Awarded by nomination to a graduating student who models good citizenship within their high school and community, from each of the high schools in Northwestern Ontario and Simcoe County. A minimum 85% average in Grade 12 U or M academic marks as of May 2013 is required. Renewable for four years, provided a minimum 80% average is maintained for each subsequent year. This scholarship may be combined with the Lakehead University Academic Entrance Scholarship up to the maximum value of free tuition. This scholarship cannot be held with the Lakehead University Presidential Scholarship. |
Lakehead University Entrance
High Skills Major Award Value: $500 Award + Guaranteed Residence Hall Room-Style Choice Awarded to qualified students who have completed their Red Seal Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a Specialist High Skills Major in the Environment, Health & Wellness, or Mining. Applicants must indicate they are completing a Specialist High Skills Major on their OUAC application, and must submit the SHSM Financial Award Application by the deadline for consideration. Deadline to Apply: June 3, 2013 |
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Entrance Bursaries |
Bursaries are awarded to students: • Based on financial need |
Note: An individual may receive a single award (eg. Presidential Scholarship) that is greater than the tuition fee, but otherwise the maximum funding (for stacking purpose) provided from the University’s operating budget is the full value of tuition. If the scholarship (award) is endowed, there is no limit on the amount that an individual can receive (stack).
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