Scholarships at University of Winnipeg

Students who are admitted to the University of Winnipeg directly from high school and choose to transfer Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate examination results as credit towards their undergraduate studies will be eligible for scholarship consideration.

Values:

• $250 for each AP exam result of 5

• $150 for each AP exam result of 4

• $250 for each IB final result of 7 on higher level papers

• $200 for each IB final result of 6 on higher level papers and 7 on standard level papers

• $150 for each IB final result of 5 on higher level papers

Eligibility Notes:

• You may submit a request for transfer credit after October 31 but you will not be considered for the scholarship, so apply early.

• Students who receive a Special Entrance Scholarship may also receive this scholarship.

• This scholarship can also be held in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate Entrance Scholarship or the Advanced Placement Program Entrance Scholarship.

These scholarships are awarded to students who are entering The University of Winnipeg as an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction. Students must receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and score 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

Value: $2,250

Eligibility Notes:

• These scholarships may not be held in conjunction with a Special Entrance Scholarship.

These scholarships are awarded to students who are entering The University of Winnipeg for the first time based on the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Students must achieve their International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum grade total of 30, including the extended essay and the Theory of Knowledge course, and with no grade below 4 on the three higher level and three subsidiary level papers.

Value: $2,250

Eligibility Notes:

• These scholarships may not be held in conjunction with a Special Entrance Scholarship.

The University of Winnipeg offers International Special Entrance Scholarships to new international students entering studies at the UWinnipeg in the academic year following graduation from a high school outside of Canada. We will offer these scholarships automatically during the regular admissions application process; a separate scholarship application is not required.

We automatically offer International Special Entrance Scholarships to new international students entering Undergraduate studies at UWinnipeg following graduation from a high school outside of Canada. We will offer entrance scholarships during the regular admissions application process. All international students must meet the conditions below to qualify.

Deadlines:

Scholarship Values:

• 85.0-89.9% - $1,000

• 90.0-94.9% - $2,000

• 95.0%+ - $3,000

NOTE: The Awards and Financial Aid office will apply the total amount of your scholarship to your tuition account in your first term of study. The university reserves the right to recoup all or a portion of the scholarship should you fall below full-time registration during the academic year.

Eligibility

Entering International students must:

• have the equivalent of a Canadian 85% grade average, based on Grade 12 academic courses used for admission. UWinnipeg International Credential Evaluators will complete grade conversions.

• not have previously attended another post-secondary institution other than for dual credit high school/post-secondary courses.

• Complete admission application to UWinnipeg no more than 6 months following high school graduation.

• Must register and maintain a full-time registration during the academic year.

  • Fall term start: minimum registration of 9 credit hours in both fall and winter terms

  • Winter term start: minimum registration of 9 credit hours in the winter term

  • Spring term start: minimum registration of 6 credit hours of 6-8 weeks duration in the spring term

• May only receive one UWinnipeg entrance award.

• The International Special Entrance Scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the President's Scholarship for World Leaders.

• New international students with multiple UW award offers will receive one entrance award, whichever has the greatest value.

The University of Winnipeg President's Scholarship for World Leaders is awarded to international students entering any of the University's divisions for the first-time:
Undergraduate, Graduate, Collegiate, PACE or ELP.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Must be an international student.

• Must be a student entering their first program at UWinnipeg.

• Must have the equivalent of a Canadian 80% grade average, based on Grade 12 academic courses used for admission (excluding ELP). UWinnipeg International Credential Evaluators will complete grade conversions.

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.

• Completed an admission application to UWinnipeg by the scholarship deadline.

  • The application for admission is complete only when the admissions office has received all application fees and supporting documentation.

• Must be registered and maintain full-time course load.

Values and Deadlines for 2025-26:

The President's Scholarship for World Leaders cannot be held in conjunction with the International Special Entrance Scholarship.

Only graduate students starting in Fall or Winter are eligible.