Western University Scholarships for International Students

Below are the available Western University scholarships for international students

Admission Scholarships

Eligibility

To be eligible for this Western University scholarships, you must

be applying directly from secondary school
Be applying as a full-time student entering the Western University

You can see more details about the admissions scholarship via the table below

Scholarship	Average Required	Value
Continuing Admission Scholarship	95%	$10,000
Western Scholarship of Excellence	90 – 94.9%	$2,000 first year
Western Scholarship of Distinction	88 – 89.9%	$1,000 first year

James Ford Memorial Award

This has a value of $600

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must

Be entering the Don Wright Faculty of Music
have a passion for music and teaching
make trumpet your main instrument

Johnson Entrance Scholarships

This scholarship has a value of $1,500

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must

Be a full-time student in the engineering program
Be entering your first year

Siskind Scholarship

This scholarship has a value of $1000

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must

Be in the JD program with high grades

Anniversary Hong Kong Student Scholarship

This scholarship has a value of $10,000 and it is renewable for four years.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must

Be a full-time first-year undergraduate student of the Western University
Have a minimum average of 80%
Have completed secondary school

Anniversary Alumni Athletes Merit Award

This scholarship has a value of $2,500

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, you must

Have a minimum average of 80% in your first year
Have a minimum average of 70% in your second year and beyond.
Be a female athlete student
Be a full-time undergraduate student

Wood HBA Award

This award has a value of $1,500

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, you must

Be an outstanding student in the HBA program

Scholarship Deadline

The scholarship deadline is August 14

English Language Support for international students

International students who do not meet up with their requirements in the English language have other supports which can help them meet up to the expectations for admission into Western University.

Western English Language Centre (WELC)

For students who do not yet meet Western’s English Language Proficiency test requirements, they can choose to enroll in Western English Language Centre to upgrade their English language skills: speaking, writing, listening, and reading.

If you need to improve your English skills before studying at Western but you are not able to meet up Western’s academic requirements, you can get help from WELC.

Western English Language Centre’s Academic English Program will prepare you for university by helping you develop communicative skills – reading, writing, listening, and speaking – in conjunction with the cultural knowledge required to thrive in Western’s demanding academic environment. When you successfully complete the High Advanced Level of the English Language program, it becomes acceptable proof of your English language proficiency.

Applying to Western English Language Centre may qualify you for a conditional offer from Western University.

A conditional offer allows the student to begin studying at Western after he or she has completed the assigned English studies with Western English Language Centre.

English Boost Program

The English Boost program is designed for students who have been offered conditional admission to Western based on their academic background and who do not meet Western’s English language proficiency requirements are advised to go for the English Boost Program.

This lasts for the nine-week program starting in early July, before the start of undergraduate degree programs in September, this program helps the students to get the ‘boost’ they need to succeed in their degree.

Boost is more than just a language program. Student success is cultivated by developing communication skills – reading, writing, listening, and speaking – in combination with the cultural knowledge required to succeed in Western’s demanding academic environment.

We will help you to become familiar with Western’s campus, facilities, processes, and university life, and will regularly provide experiences beyond the classroom at locations off campus and throughout Ontario.

English Support for Western Students

Western has a variety of additional services to help you succeed in an English-speaking academic environment.

English Conversation Program

Non-native English speakers have who need improvement in their English for conversational purposes will need the English Conversion Program.

There are many friendly English conversation leaders who volunteer their time to facilitate regular group discussions and answer your questions about English.

Summer Academic Writing Clinic

This is a three-day program aimed at preparing international students to write at the university level.

Writing Support Centre

The Writing Support Centre provides a wide range of free services to help students to realize their potential as writers.

It includes appointments, drop-in services, workshops, seminars, an online writing lab, and the Summer Academic Writing Clinic.

You can also see the Western University admission requirements Here

Frequently Asked Questions About Western University Scholarships

Q. Where is Western University located?

Ans. The University of Western Ontario (UWO), branded as Western University as of 2012 and commonly shortened to Western, is a public research university located in London Ontario Canada.

UWO main campus is located on 455 hectares (1,120 acres) of land, surrounded by residential neighborhoods and the Thames River bisecting the campus’s eastern portion.

Q. What is Western University known for?

Ans. The university is known for the various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs that it offers to its students from different parts of the world.

The different faculties and schools of Western University include Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Science, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Information & Media Science, Don Wright Faculty of Music, Faculty of Education, Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences and Ivey Business School.

Q. What is Western University’s ranking?

Ans. The University of Western Ontario has consistently ranked as one of the top universities globally in international university rankings.

According to the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities rankings, the university ranked 201–300 in the world and 10–12 in Canada.

Q. Is Western University a good university?

Ans. Yes, Western University is considered one of the best universities in the world and Canada. Western University is also perceived as a top university in Ontario (And Canada). It is one of the larger Research Institutions in Canada and is relatively well regarded for its academic discipline.

Q. What are the requirements for admission into Western University?

Ans. Any student who wants to get admitted into Western must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Any applicant who does not speak English as a first language is required to achieve a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Written English (TWE). This test is offered on several dates in a number of places in Canada, the United States, and elsewhere.

Western University Scholarships for International Students

Western University is known for the various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs that it offers to its students from different parts of the world.

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Western University Tuition for International Students

Total Cost
(first academic year)

$53,920 to $72,768

$48,555 to $72,378

Tuition Fee Guarantee for international undergraduate students