Academic Excellence Scholarship (85–89.9%)
- Quantity
- Unlimited
- Grade Range
- 85-90%
- Value
- $5,000 ($1,250 x 4 years)
- Application Required
- No
- Renewable
- Yes
- Academic Entrance Scholarships are automatically awarded, with no application required, to Canadian citizens entering Lakehead University from a recognized Canadian high school curriculum.
- Entrance scholarship averages are calculated based on the highest six 4U/M academic grades (or equivalent) available at the time of the scholarship offer. Scholarship offers will be made in May and July.
- Qualified students will be awarded the best scholarship from either of the 2 rounds.
- Out-of-province students must provide midterm grades by the end of April to be considered for scholarships.
- Final grades must be received by the end of July to be eligible for scholarship consideration.
- If you are admitted to Lakehead University after July, you may be considered for scholarships.
- Renewable at 80%.
- If you are awarded a renewable Entrance Scholarship, you must maintain a minimum 80% average each academic year, according to the terms found in the scholarship offer.
- A normal, full course load is required in each year of study based on your program of study and year level.
- If you take 80–100% of your course load, you are eligible to receive a pro-rated scholarship value. No gaps in studies are permitted.
- All scholarships are payable in the first 4 years of the degree program only.
- For May calculations, transcripts are due by April.
- For July calculations, transcripts are due by July.
Additional Information
Academic entrance scholarships are extended in 2 rounds:
- May 2025: Firm scholarships are extended based on the highest six 4U/M midterm and/or final grades received by that time.
- July 2025: Final grades must be received to be considered. The scholarship value may increase based on the final grade average.
Lakehead offers a number of other scholarships, awards and bursaries. For more information, visit our Financing Your Education website.
Note: All scholarships may be subject to change.
