Application Deadline: March 1, 2027 (Annually)
LOCATION: Canada
The University of Winnipeg offers two types of awards for entering students: automatic and application-required. The automatic awards (International Special Entrance Scholarships) are based on your admission average. Application-Required Entrance Scholarships require a separate application.
To claim entrance awards, you must register for full-time studies for the Fall and Winter terms.
ELIGIBILITY:
Application-Required Entrance Scholarships
These scholarships are for undergraduate students who are new to The University of Winnipeg and have not taken credits or completed a degree here before.
Entering International students must:
Have the equivalent of a Canadian 85% grade average, based on Grade 12 academic courses used for admission. UWinnipeg International Credential Evaluators will complete grade conversions.
Not have previously attended another post-secondary institution other than for dual credit high school/post-secondary courses.
Complete admission application to UWinnipeg no more than 6 months following high school graduation.
Must register and maintain a full-time registration during the academic year.
Fall term start: minimum registration of 9 credit hours in both fall and winter terms
Winter term start: minimum registration of 9 credit hours in the winter term
Spring term start: minimum registration of 6 credit hours of 6-8 weeks duration in the spring term
May only receive one UWinnipeg entrance award.
The International Special Entrance Scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the President’s Scholarship for World Leaders.
New international students with multiple UW award offers will receive one entrance award, whichever has the greatest value.
How to apply: Fill out an online application
Deadline: March 1st annually
Special Entrance Scholarship for International Students: They automatically offer International Special Entrance Scholarships to new international students entering Undergraduate studies at UWinnipeg following graduation from a high school outside of Canada. We will offer entrance scholarships during the regular admissions application process. All international students must meet the conditions below to qualify.
How to apply: complete your application for admission by the specified deadline below. No additional steps are required.
Deadlines:
| Start Term | Complete Admission Application By*: |
| Fall 2026 | June 15 (extended) |
| Winter 2027 | October 15 |
| Spring 2027 | February 15 |
Dates are subject to change to align with International Admissions’ deadlines. Please check back regularly.
BENEFIT:
Application-Required Entrance Scholarships: Ranges from $100 to $48,000
Special Entrance Scholarship for International Students:
Scholarship Values:
85.0-89.9% – $1,000
90.0-94.9% – $2,000
95.0%+ – $3,000