Scholarships and Bursaries at Algoma University
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Algoma University, with campuses in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and Brampton, Ontario, offers generous financial aid options for students from across Canada and around the world. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the exciting scholarships and bursaries open to Algoma students.
Entrance scholarships for new Canadian students
Entrance awards are offered to Canadian students who head to Algoma directly after graduating from high school. So if your plan is to finish grade 12, then start university after summer break, you might qualify for an entrance scholarship.
The best part? These awards are automatic, meaning you don't need to apply! If you qualify, you'll receive the award.
Algoma University Awards of Excellence
Awards of Excellence are based on your high school average or International Baccalaureate (IB) program diploma. If you maintain good grades while an Algoma student, you could continue receiving these awards into your second, third, and fourth years of study!
| Your average grades | IB points | Award level | Scholarship funding |
| 95% or higher | 40 or higher | Platinum | $4,000 |
| 90% to 94.9% | 36 to 39 | Gold | $3,000 |
| 85% to 85.9% | 32 to 35 | Silver | $2,500 |
| 80% to 84.9% | 28 to 31 | Bronze | $1,500 |
There are plenty of other entrance scholarships available at Algoma, so don't worry if you don't have the grades for the Awards of Excellence.
Awards for international students
If you're attending Algoma from outside Canada, you won't be left in the dark! Algoma University offers an array of scholarships for international students. Most of the awards are based on your recent grades, so if you've got strong academics, you could be eligible for an amazing scholarship.
Chancellor's Award
The Chancellor's Award is worth $5,000 per year for new full-time international students. To qualify, you'll need an A+ average, and good scores on one of the following English language tests:
- Cambridge Assessment of English (CAEL) – 185 overall
- Duolingo Test of English (DUO) – 125
- IELTS – Overall 7.0, no band less than 6
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) – 65
- TOEFL - 560 (or 85 on the internet-based test)
The best part about the Chancellor's Award is it's renewable! If you qualify in years two, three, and four, you'll continue receiving scholarship funds.
Learn more about scholarships for international students at Algoma University.
Awards for current Algoma students
Algoma offers scholarships to current students, too. Awards are open to Indigenous students, people studying Fine Arts, Environmental Studies, Business Admin... the list goes on!
Check out the list of awards open to current Algoma students.
Ready to explore scholarships at Algoma University? Check out the awards on offer, or reach out to Rita Vacirca, Student Accounts, Scholarships & Awards Officer at Algoma.
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