International Undergraduate Leadership Scholarships in Canada

Every Year, about 50 foreign students are awarded the International Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship. These Awardees are chosen for their contributions to the arts, athletics, and community services.

 

This scholarship just like the Lester B.Pearson International Student Scholarship is available to high school students who applied for undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Liberty Arts and Specialized Studies.

It is for Bachelor's degree at the York University Faculty of Liberty Arts and Specialized studies. Applicants are requested to supply the contact information of the counsellor who recommended them for the Scholarship. 

Aside from contributions to arts, athletics, and community services, evidence of outstanding academic performance in 'A levels' is necessary for one to be selected for this Scholarship. After you are selected, you need to maintain high academic standing for you to qualify for renewal.

The scholarship amount for the International Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship is CAD 10,000 yearly for 4 years and according to the Scholarship body, the value of the scholarship is subject to change. 

successful applicants should know that the scholarship can be extended annually if the student maintains high academic standing. The minimum academic standing of a "B+" average grade is required to qualify for renewal.

 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the International Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship, you must meet the listed criteria:

• Must be an international student who requires a permit to study in Canada.
• High school applicants only. No previous college or university experience allowed.
• You must first apply to study for an undergraduate LA&PS program starting the next academic session and submit your application to the university before the deadline
• You MUST submit the scholarship application before the stated deadline.
• The minimum academic standing of a "B+" average grade is required.
• Community service, art or sports achievement or other individual achievement required.
• 1 Letter of recommendation from your high school teacher or school counsellor is required.

Note: You do not need an offer of admission to apply, only the 9-digit York reference number, which you will receive within 5 business days of applying to York. The scholarship is not open to students applying for a Certificate Program.

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