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    International High Achiever Scholarship

    Congratulations on your offer of admission to Laurier. We are so excited for you to join our friendly, diverse, student-focused community. We also want to congratulate you on receiving your offer to Laurier so early – you are truly a high achiever!

    Because of your awesome achievements, you are eligible for the International High Achievers Scholarship, worth $3,000 CAD.

    To receive your scholarship, you need to accept your offer of admission by Jan. 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

    Accept Your Offer

    If you have already accepted your offer, you will also receive the scholarship. If you need more time to make your decision, you have until the date on your offer letter to accept your offer of admission, but the scholarship is only available if you accept your offer by Jan. 14, 2025.

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    It's a Scholarship – And So Much More

    Our International High Achiever Scholarship includes:

    A $3,000 CAD Entrance Scholarship

    The scholarship is awarded in addition to other scholarships you may receive from Laurier. 

    Study Permit Application Support

    Meet with an international student advisor to get personalized support for your study permit application.

    International Student Enrolment Advising

    Connect one-on-one with an enrolment advisor at any time during your journey to Laurier.

    Scholarship Details

    Getting an offer of admission so early deserves to be rewarded. Here's what you need to know about the scholarship:

    • The International High Achiever Scholarship is an entrance scholarship worth $3,000 CAD.
    • You will be eligible to apply for the Inspiring Lives Scholarship.
    • You will also be eligible for the Stay Golden Scholarship and Housing Guarantee.
    • The scholarship will be automatically applied to your student account when you register for courses.

    This scholarship is offered in addition to any other entrance scholarships you receive from Laurier. This means your entrance scholarship to Laurier could be as high as $9,000 CAD.

    Entrance Scholarship Grid with International High Achiever Scholarship
    Final Admission Average First-Year Entrance Scholarship Value International High Achiever Scholarship Total First-Year Entrance Scholarship Value
    95.0-100.0% $6,000 CAD $3,000 CAD $9,000 CAD
    90.0-94.9% $5,000 CAD $3,000 CAD $8,000 CAD
    85.0-89.9% $3,000 CAD $3,000 CAD $6,000 CAD
    80.0-84.9% $1,500 CAD $3,000 CAD $4,500 CAD

    If you don't qualify for an entrance scholarship, you will still qualify for the International High Achiever Scholarship as long as you accept your offer by Jan. 14, 2025.

    Personalized Support for You

    To support you on your journey to Laurier, we are also offering the opportunity to meet with an international student advisor for guidance with your study permit application, as well as personalized support from our international student enrolment advisors.

    • Book a meeting with an international student advisor for study permit appliation inquires.
    • Book a meeting with an international student enrolment advisor for admission and scholarship inquires.
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    Additional Information

    If you are a recipient of the International High Achiever Scholarship, you must meet all the conditions outlined below to receive your scholarship:

    • You must accept your Offer of Admission by January 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
    • You must meet all the conditions listed by the deadline on your offer of admission letter.
    • Your studies must begin in the 2025/26 academic year.
    • By being a recipient of the International High Achiever Scholarship, you agree to allow your name and program of study to be used by the University to create and maintain a public record and feature recipients on Laurier website for purposes of promoting the scholarship and/or in support of Laurier’s enrolment activities.

    • This scholarship allows you to receive a provincial attestation letter (PAL) without paying a tuition deposit if you confirm your offer by Jan. 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. and you apply for your study permit by Jan. 21, 2025.
    • Study permit applications submitted after Jan. 21, 2025, will require a tuition deposit and a new PAL.
    • You will still receive your scholarship regardless of when you apply for your study permit.

    • If you wish to apply for a study perit by Jan. 21, 2025, you are encouraged to attend a study permit information webinar for new students.
    • Meeting with an international student advisor will help you prepare your study permit application.
    • The meeting does not guarantee that your study permit application will be approved.
    • Study permit processing times are set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Meeting with an international student advisor does not guarantee faster processing of your study permit application.
    • If your study permit application is rejected, an international student advisor can assist you with resubmitting your application.

    • You will have ongoing support from our International Student Enrolment Advisors and can contact them at any time as you prepare to start your studies at Laurier.
    • We encourage you to reach out to our Enrolment Advisors to get answers to your questions, for guidance on next steps, and to help you feel confident and prepared for university.
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