Capilano Excellence Scholarships (CAPX)

• Up to $56,000 total value.
• Domestic tuition and tuition surcharge fee waiver of up to $14,000 for the first academic year.
• Renewable for up to three additional academic years (total of eight terms), subject to continued eligibility.

For the 2026/2027 award year: the online entrance awards application opened October 15, 2025. The deadline to apply and submit all supporting documents is March 1, 2026.

1. Apply to Capilano University.
2. Complete the online Entrance Awards application through your myCapU account.
3. Prepare the supporting documents: a CAPX essay, two CAPX reference letters, and the Leadership Skills and Community and Campus Engagement Worksheet.
4. Using your CapU student email, submit the supporting document package (PDF format, zip file preferred) to [email protected] by March 1, 2026, including your full name and student number.

• CAPX Essay (750-1500 words) on a set teaching-and-learning topic, with name, student ID and topic on the first page.
• Two CAPX reference letters: one from a high school staff member (teacher, coach, etc.), and one from someone who directly oversaw the applicant's community involvement or leadership activities (not a family member).
• Leadership Skills and Community and Campus Engagement Worksheet, completed electronically (handwriting not accepted); submitting this worksheet also enters the applicant for the Capilano Community Leadership Award.

Selection is based on demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in school and community, assessed from the essay, reference letters and engagement worksheet.