International Scholarships and Bursaries

• *The scholarships are renewable in subsequent years for a maximum of three years or upon graduation, whichever comes first, provided that the average remains above 80% (LU GPA = 7.5) and all of the other disbursement and renewal regulations are met.  To continue the scholarship at the same value, the average in subsequent years must remain above 80% (7.5 GPA) or 90% (9.5 GPA). If the average decreases in subsequent years, the award will be recalculated on the basis of the above scholarship grid as long as an 80% (GPA = 7.5) average is maintained. If you fail to meet all disbursement and renewal regulations at any point, you will no longer be eligible. For scholarship purposes, the average calculation is not rounded up.
• Scholarships are for students in undergraduate programs only.
• Students with a prior degree are not eligible for the Laurentian University International Academic Excellence Scholarships.
• To renew the scholarship, students must have studied full-time in the previous academic year (30 credits - of which 24 credits must have been taken in the Fall/Winter term) – (the academic year is defined as May to April of each year for scholarship purposes) and attained a minimum average of 80% (GPA = 7.5).
• Scholarship payments are processed in November and February.

International Excellence Scholarships Details

The following Laurentian University bursaries have been generously donated to support undergraduate international students in their academic journey.

E - International Student Support Bursary (8041220)

The purpose of this bursary is to provide financial support to one or more International students who have demonstrated financial need. This bursary will be granted on an annual basis.

• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must be an international student enrolled in any year of any undergraduate or graduate program.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
• Value: Variable. Award is not renewable.
• Application Required: Yes

E - Mabel Jean and Bob Lye Memorial Award (8011190)

Established by the Estate of Mabel Jean Lye, the purpose of this award is to provide financial assistance to four full-time students. 

• Program: Any program
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must be a full-time student entering any year in any program.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
  • These awards are open to international students. A minimum of 50% of the awards will be reserved for Canadian students.
• Value: Variable. Two of the four awards will be renewable based on financial need.
• Application Required: Yes

Dr. Laxman (Lucky) Amaratunga (8041168)

Established by The Amaratunga Family.

Lucky had a great zest for life, loving entertaining friends and family with his sense of humour, outgoing personality and wonderful smile. He had a great passion for the environment, travel, music and art, as well as for all of the animal companions who kept him company throughout his life. Lucky was a much-loved professor to his students, young and old, and recipient of the Laurentian University Teaching Excellence Award. He was a fellow of the Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) and a CIM Distinguished Lecturer in his fields of mining, metallurgy and waste processing. He also served as member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Mineral Processors (CMP) and past-director of the board of the CIM Environmental Society.

• Program: Mining Engineering
• Year: 4th year
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • A full-time student entering their 4th year in the Mining Engineering program.
  • Must demonstrate excellent academic standing (top 10% of the program).
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Preference will be given to a student who gives back to the community by volunteering.
  • This award is open to international students and Canadian students alike.
• Value: $500
• Application Required: Yes

The following Laurentian University bursaries have been generously donated to support graduate international students in their academic journey.

Graduate Students' Association Scholarship (8011183)

Established by the Graduate Students' Association. The purpose of this award is to provide financial assistance to a graduate domestic or international student.

• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must be enrolled in any graduate program.
  • Open to both domestic and international students.
• Value: Variable
• Application Required: Yes

E - International Student Support Bursary (8041220)

The purpose of this bursary is to provide financial support to one or more International students who have demonstrated financial need. This bursary will be granted on an annual basis.

• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must be an international student enrolled in any year of any undergraduate or graduate program.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
• Value: Variable. Award is not renewable.
• Application Required: Yes

Jane Goodall Biodiversity Conservation Scholarship (8041237)

Established by the Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit.

• Program: Master of Science or PhD
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Full-time domestic or international graduate student(s) in the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy Program.
  • Work promotes biodiversity conservation (includes restoration and habitat protection) at Laurentian University.
• Value: Minimum $2,500
• Application Required: No.
• Selection Process: Recipients shall be named by the Director of the Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit.

• Must be registered full time.
• Masters are eligible for 2 years, Ph.D. are eligible for 4.
• Need a B+ average to qualify (75%) for new Masters students.
• Students will receive an email where they can fill out the application.

More details can be found on this page.

• Masters students are eligible for $600 and Ph.D. students, $1,200.
• Travel funds are for the duration of the student’s program and do not renew annually. 

• OGS: Applications must be completed one year in advance to their intended study start date. (ex. If a student plans to start in September 2020, they MUST complete an application in 2019.) Applications can be submitted even if the applicant has not yet applied or has officially accepted entrance into a program at LU. International students are eligible.
• Tri-Council (SSHRC, CIHR, NSERC): Same as OGS, applications must be completed one year before beginning studies. Available only to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.