Western University President's Entrance Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Online National Scholarship Application
- School Nomination (submitted by the school)
- Essay (1000-1250 words, PDF format, on an issue important to the applicant or of public concern)
- Transcript (submitted by the school)
- Reference Letter (from a school teaching/staff member familiar with the applicant's work)
- Supplemental Application (potentially required for specific awards within the National Scholarship Program)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Western University President's Entrance Scholarships
Q.What is the difference between President's Entrance Scholarships and International President's Entrance Scholarships?
The President's Entrance Scholarships are primarily for Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, while the International President's Entrance Scholarships are specifically reserved for international students who are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada. Both fall under Western's National Scholarship Program.
Q.Is there a separate application for the International President's Entrance Scholarship?
Yes, to be considered for these scholarships, you must complete the online National Scholarship Application. There is no automatic consideration based solely on your admission application. You will need your OUAC reference number to access the scholarship application.
Q.What is the deadline for the 2027/2028 academic year?
The application deadline for the 2026-27 academic year was February 14, 2026. For the 2027-28 academic year, the National Scholarship Application (which includes the International President's Entrance Scholarships) typically becomes available by mid-November 2026, with the deadline usually in mid-February 2027. It's crucial to check the official Western University National Scholarship Program website for the most current dates.
Q.How many students receive the International President's Entrance Scholarship?
Western University typically awards three International President's Entrance Scholarships valued at $100,000 CAD each. Additionally, one Neen Hodgins President's International Entrance Scholarship of up to $80,000 CAD is awarded.