Yes, the University of Victoria (UVic) in Canada offers a variety of scholarships to both domestic and international students. Some of the most popular UVic scholarships include:
- Entrance scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who are entering UVic for the first time. They are based on academic merit, extracurricular involvement, and financial need.
- In-course scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to current UVic students. They are based on academic merit, extracurricular involvement, and financial need.
- Graduate scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who are pursuing graduate studies at UVic. They are based on academic merit, research potential, and financial need.
Entrance scholarships & awards
Entrance scholarships are available for domestic and international high-school students. They are also available for students transferring from Canadian colleges and universities.
To be eligible for any UVic entrance scholarships, you must meet certain academic and admission requirements.
In-course scholarships
In-course scholarships are available for current undergraduate students. These are based on GPA, specific criteria or applications, if required.
Most in-course scholarships do not need an application unless otherwise specified. We award most of them based on academic merit or department nomination.
Bursaries
Bursaries are available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada who receive the maximum full-time government student loans for their period of study. We award them based on financial need and reasonable academic standing.
A bursary is a non-repayable monetary award. They are available to entrance, transfer and in-course students.
Work study
Our work study program provides additional financial assistance through on-campus jobs. These employment opportunities are part-time, so you can easily fit work around your studies.
Work study is available for students with demonstrated financial need. You may qualify even if you think you don’t. Apply for work study to determine your eligibility. View current work study postings.
Loans & grants
We can help you apply for loans and grants. These often make it possible to continue your studies.
Examples of UVic scholarships for international students:
- Aga Khan Academy Renewable Scholarship
- University of Victoria International Entrance Scholarship
- President’s International Scholarship
- Donald and Barbara Mackay International Scholarship
- International Student Entrance Scholarship
Examples of UVic scholarships for domestic students:
- President’s Scholarship
- Donald and Barbara Mackay National Scholarship
- Premier’s Scholarship
- Lieutenant Governor’s Scholarships
- UVic Alumni Association Entrance Scholarship
Please note that these are just a few examples of UVic scholarships. There are many other scholarships available, and some scholarships may have specific eligibility criteria.