Western University 2026 National Scholarship Program

National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis is placed on a candidate's commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life.

• Table of Content
• About Western University
• Western University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Western University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Western University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Western University Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Western University Undergraduate Scholarship

• Neen Hodgins National Entrance Scholarship
  • ONE at $80,000; payable $20,000 per academic year for a period of four years.
• President’s Entrance Scholarships
  • 1 at $70,000 ($25,000 for year one, $15,000 annually for years two to four)
  • 4 at $65,000 ($20,000 for year one, $15,000 annually for years two to four) and;
  • Up to 15 at $50,000 ($20,000 for year one, $10,000 annually for years two to four)
• James Jenkins President’s Entrance Scholarship for Black Students
  • 5 at $50,000 ($20,000 for year one, $10,000 annually for years two to four)
• Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Scholarship
  • ONE at $96,000; payable $24,000 per academic year for a period of four years.
• Neen Hodgins President's International Entrance Scholarship
  • ONE at up to $80,000; payable $20,000 per academic year for a period of four years.
• International President's Entrance Scholarships
  • 3 at $100,000
• Faculty Entrance Scholarships
  • Up to 15 at $30,000 ($12,000 for year one, $6,000 annually for years two to four)
• National Scholarship Study Abroad Awards
  • Up to 46 at $2,500 for up to 4 months (one term), $5,000 for over 4 months (more than one term)
• National Merit Awards
  • Those students who are interviewed for a National Scholarship but not offered a National Scholarship or a Schulich Leader Scholarship and accepting an offer of admission to the main campus will receive a one-year National Merit Award valued at $2,000. Recipients will also retain eligibility for an Admission Scholarship ranging in value from $2,500 to $8,000.

Requirements for Western University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• With the exception of the International President’s Entrance Scholarships and the President's Entrance Scholarship for Black Students, National Scholarship applicants must be Canadian Citizens or a Permanent Resident of Canada.
• All applicants must have obtained a minimum overall academic average of 90% on all Grade 12U/M courses (or equivalent). National Scholarships are available only at Western's main campus, and Faculty Entrance Scholarships are available only within the faculty for which the scholarship has been awarded. \
• You must make an admission application to Western University (main campus) to be considered for these scholarships, and you must register as a full-time student.
• International Baccalaureate and CEGEP students are eligible for consideration. The Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Scholarship has a financial need component. A supplemental application in addition to the National Scholarship application, is required for students to be considered. 
• Please ensure that you have submitted your application for admission to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), indicating Western's main campus as one of your choices. The National Scholarship Application is an on-line application. In order to access the on-line National Scholarship application, your OUAC reference number is required.
• The online National Scholarship application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by the February 14, 2026 deadline. If supporting documentation is mailed, it must be received, not postmarked, at Western by the February 14, 2026 deadline.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Click here to access the application for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents
• Click here to access the application for International Students (Visa students)

Other Documents:

• National Scholarship Application (pdf).  This is a hard copy of the National Scholarship application – to be used as a reference ONLY.  All applications must be submitted online.
• National Scholarship Program Brochure - (pdf)
• Supplemental Application Form (pdf) - For applicants wishing to be considered for the Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Scholarship and the Neen Hodgins National Entrance Scholarship.
• National Scholarship FAQs (pdf)
• National Scholarship Program Poster (pdf) - Can be printed by schools to use for advertisement.
• National Scholarship Program - Nomination Process (information for schools) (pdf).

For more details, visit Western Canada University Scholarship webpage.