New for 2016!
- Introduction of Aboriginal Entrance Scholarship
- Introduction of eligibility for transfer/mature student applicants and high school applicants with a "gap" between high school completion and matriculation (see award criteria)
- Introduction of entrance scholarship for students pursuing admission to Spring Semester (online award application availabe in March)
- High School Students - elimination of school district restrictions; also open to international students
Students must have a KPU Student ID number to access the online system through their myKwantlen account. Please click on the following links for awards information before proceeding to the online application.
Major Entrance Scholarship Criteria
Donor-Funded Entrance Awards
Documentation Requirements
Request for Interim Grades
The online application is located by logging into a student's myKwantlen account and clicking on the online self-service tab. Students require their KPU User ID (Student Number) and PIN to log in. When logged in, please follow these steps:
- Click on “Student Menu"
- Click on “Student Awards and Financial Assistance”
- Click on “Award Application”.
- Ensuring that the Application Type you have selected is Fall Term 2016 - Major Entrance Scholarships & Awards, click “Apply” and begin completing the application.
- Important – ensure you click “Yes” to the Terms & Conditions on the Personal Declaration page in order for your application to be successfully submitted.
- Hand-deliver or mail in all your supporting documentation (in duplicate) by the application deadline.
KPU MAJOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP - $20,000
Eligibility
a) must be a student enrolling at KPU for the first time
b) must satisfy one of the following academic requirements:
- an 80% average in English 12 and 3 other academic Grade 12 courses, or
- the equivalent of a 3.67 transfer GPA on a minimum of 24 transferable university credits
c) must demonstrate leadership, community involvement and volunteerism (documentation required)
Conditions
a) enrolling in a four-year program at KPU
b) registration in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits per semester
c) required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 for the duration of the award period
Value & Quantity
Fall Semester Intake:
a) 4 awards
b) $5000 received each year for up to four years
Spring Semester Intake:
a) 2 awards
b) $5000 received each year for up to four years
THE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP - $5,000
Eligibility
a) must be a student enrolling at KPU for the first time
b) must satisfy one of the following academic requirements:
- an 80% average in English 12 and 3 other academic Grade 12 courses, or
- the equivalent of a 3.67 transfer GPA on a minimum of 24 transferable university credits
c) must demonstrate leadership, community involvement and volunteerism
Conditions
a) enrolling in any KPU program
b) registration in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits per semester
c) required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 for the duration of the award period
Value & Quantity
Fall Semester Intake:
a) 12 awards
b) $5000 per student
Spring Semester Intake:
a) 6 awards
b) $5000 per student
THE ABORIGINAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP - $5,000
Eligibility
a) must be a student enrolling at KPU for the first time
b) must identify as Aboriginal, First Nations, Metis or Inuit
c) must satisfy one of the following academic requirements:
- an 80% average in English 12 and 3 other academic Grade 12 courses, or
- the equivalent of a 3.67 transfer GPA on a minimum of 24 transferable university credits
d) must demonstrate leadership, community involvement and volunteerism
Conditions
a) enrolling in any KPU program
b) registration in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits per semester
c) required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 for the duration of the award period
Value & Quantity
Fall Semester Intake:
a) 2 awards
b) $5000 per student
Spring Semester Intake:
a) 1 award
b) $5000 per student
Important Information:
*application deadline: April 11, 2016
* Entrance Award applicants will be short-listed and ranked by the Scholarships and Awards Selection Committee based on the criteria above.
* Award payment is subject to admission and confirmation of enrolment of eligible candidates (minimum 12 credits/semester) and final marks, prior to the disbursement of the award.
* Major Entrance Scholarships payments will be divided between the September and January semesters and applied to any outstanding tuition and fees first, with any remaining balance made available to the award recipient in the form of a cheque (subject to continuance requirements).
* All Entrance Award recipients are eligible to apply for other scholarships, awards and bursaries for which they meet the criteria.
http://www.kpu.ca/awards/awards/entrance-scholarship