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University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship

University of Guelph, Canada

Scholarship overview

The University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship is an automatic, merit-based award for Canadian citizens and permanent residents entering the first semester of post-secondary study for the first time at the University of Guelph.

Eligible students are considered automatically from their admission average; no separate application is required. Students who do not reach the minimum average are still considered for other entrance bursaries, need-based scholarships and program-specific awards.

Award Information

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Entering post-secondary studies for the first time, first semester
  • Minimum 90.0% admission average (as calculated by Admission Services) to qualify for an award
  • Full-time registration required in both fall and winter semesters to receive the full amount

Fall 2027 entrance scholarships, based on admission average, for all degree programs:

  • 90.0%-94.9% admission average: $1,000 CAD
  • 95.0% and greater: $2,000 CAD

The scholarship is awarded for the first year of study only and is split into two equal payments applied toward fall and winter tuition.

No separate application; eligible students are automatically considered with their offer of admission and re-considered in May and August of the admission year.

  1. Apply for admission to the University of Guelph.
  2. No scholarship application is required; eligibility is assessed automatically from the admission average.

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How selection works

Selection is based solely on the admission average calculated by Admission Services. The award can be held with other University of Guelph entrance scholarships except the President's Scholarships, Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarship and Board of Governors' Scholarship.

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