Western University President's Entrance Scholarships Renewal Process 2026
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
These scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. Renewal is contingent upon maintaining continued academic excellence and active engagement within the university community. For specific awards like the Neen Hodgins President's International Entrance Scholarship, it is explicitly stated as payable annually for a period of four years.
Key Renewal Prerequisites
- Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
- No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
- Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.
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.