Canada Ontario Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based funding for graduate students.
CanadaMastersPartially FundedDeadline: October (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)
Official source: Government of Ontario • Updated:
University of Winnipeg President's Scholarship for World Leaders
The University of Winnipeg President's Scholarship for World Leaders (Graduate) supports international students entering a UWinnipeg graduate program for the first time. The official graduate scholarship page lists a C$5,000 value, leadership-based selection criteria, and a June 1 annual deadline. Qualifying year and Pre-Masters applicants are explicitly excluded on the official graduate scholarship page.
Official source: University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies • Last updated:
Eligibility
- Minimum GPA/grades
- Merit threshold is provider/program-dependent (confirm official source)
- Work experience
- Requirement varies by scholarship type and provider
- Field of study
- Program-dependent; applicants must match eligible disciplines listed by the provider
- Residency requirement
- May apply for country-targeted or region-targeted schemes
- Document language/translations
- Certified translations/legalization may be required for non-native-language documents
- Current enrollment status
- Depends on call rules (new-admit vs currently-enrolled categories may differ)
- Language requirements
- Set by the host institution/program; accepted tests or exemptions vary by provider
- Eligible nationalities
- International applicants only
- Degree level
- Graduate entry (master's-level listing)
- Study location
- Canada
- Academic background
- Minimum 80% admission average (or equivalent) for graduate entry
- Admission required
- Must complete UWinnipeg graduate admission application by scholarship deadline
- Program entry status
- Entering first year of a graduate program
- Leadership profile
- Must demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities
- Exclusion rule
- Qualifying year and Pre-Masters students do not qualify
Benefits
- Tuition
- Listed as partial (confirm coverage on official source)
- Health insurance
- Coverage depends on scholarship conditions and host-country rules
- Visa/residence support
- Some schemes provide limited support; verify visa-fee or permit support on official source
- Application fee
- Fee policy is portal/provider-specific; confirm before submission
- Tuition support
- C$5,000 scholarship value for graduate students
- Stipend
- No monthly stipend is listed on the official graduate scholarship page
- Accommodation
- No automatic housing benefit is listed for this scholarship
- Travel
- No airfare benefit is listed for this scholarship
- Other benefits
- Merit and leadership-based entrance recognition at graduate level
Application process
- Where to apply: Use the UWinnipeg graduate scholarship page and Awards Office application link
- Admission first: Complete application for admission to a UWinnipeg graduate program
- Scholarship package: Submit completed application form plus required supporting files
- Documents: Include a 250-500 word personal statement, CV, and two references on leadership/extracurricular activity
- Submission deadline: Submit by June 1
- Final decision: Track official updates from the university after submission
- Account/nomination: Create an account or complete nomination/referral steps where the provider requires it.
- Selection method: Follow the provider’s official process (merit/test/interview/portfolio, as applicable).
Required documents
- Completed scholarship application form
- Personal statement (250-500 words)
- CV/Resume
- Two references addressing extracurricular/volunteer leadership
- Complete UWinnipeg graduate admission application materials
- Passport / national ID (if required)
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates / diplomas (if applicable)
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Recommendation letters (if required)
- Language test score (IELTS/TOEFL) if required
- Certified translations (if required)
- Portfolio / research proposal (if required)
- Medical / health certificate (if required)
Good to know
- This scholarship is separate from program admission and requires its own application package.
- Only international students entering a graduate program for the first time are eligible.
- The official graduate page uses a single annual June 1 deadline for this scholarship.
FAQ
Is the UWinnipeg President's Scholarship fully funded for graduate students?
No. The published value is C$5,000, so it is partial funding rather than full-cost coverage.
Who is not eligible under the graduate rules?
Qualifying year and Pre-Masters students are explicitly listed as not eligible.
Do I need leadership evidence?
Yes. The scholarship criteria require demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities.
What is the deadline?
The official graduate scholarship page lists June 1 as the deadline.
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Applications are completed on the official provider website. Be cautious with third-party sites and always verify scholarship details at the source.
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