Partially funded

Hallman Foundation Scholars Award

Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada

Scholarship overview

The Hallman Foundation Scholars Award, funded by the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation, is a renewable award available exclusively to students living in the Region of Waterloo at the time they accept their offer of admission. It aims to support students who might not otherwise be able to study in higher education.

The award is worth $40,000 CAD in total, paid as $10,000 CAD per year over a four-year degree, with funding for all five years for students in a five-year program. It can be combined with other entrance scholarships, bursaries and awards.

Award Information

  • Resident of the Region of Waterloo at the time of accepting the offer of admission to Laurier.
  • Undergraduate student starting first-year studies at Laurier in any program in fall 2027.
  • Registered as a full-time student (2.0 credits per term, or an approved reduced course load).
  • Can demonstrate financial need through a financial aid application (e.g. OSAP, Out-of-Province/Territorial Funding), complete as of early July 2027.
  • To continue receiving the award in upper years: remain registered full-time, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.0 (C-), and continue to demonstrate financial need.
  • Must be admitted to first-year studies; students admitted with advanced standing are not considered. Bachelor of Education students are not eligible.
  • $40,000 CAD total, paid at $10,000 CAD per year across a four-year degree (funded through year five for five-year programs).
  • Application opens: Jan. 15, 2027.
  • Application deadline: May 11, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EDT.
  1. Log in to LORIS.
  2. Navigate to the "Student Awards and Financial Aid" tab.
  3. Click "Student Awards Applications" to access the Hallman Foundation Scholars application.
  4. Complete and submit the application; changes can be made up until the deadline.
  5. Confirm the application shows as "submitted" under "View my Applications".

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Documents you will need

  • A 500-word personal statement on why the applicant might not otherwise see themselves attending higher education.
  • A completed full-time financial aid application (e.g. OSAP, Out-of-Province/Territorial Funding) on file as of early July.

How selection works

Financial aid eligibility is confirmed in early fall following review of submitted applications; certain exceptions may apply via the Student Awards Office.

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