Lakehead University
since 1965Lakehead University, a vibrant and forward-thinking institution in Ontario, Canada, provides a transformative education that celebrates all of its students as valued leaders of the future. It is known worldwide for providing an exceptional learner-centered experience.
Lakehead’s small student-to-professor ratio allows academic mentorship to flourish and provides experiential learning opportunities in which students can activate classroom learning in practical, hands-on ways.
With two campuses – in Thunder Bay and Orillia – students can choose from almost 60 different subject areas to study and thrive in. Both campuses provide an immersive blend of academic excellence, cutting-edge facilities, residence living, co-operative education, and a rich variety of social and recreational activities – all within the beautiful natural environment. Lakehead has been named as one of Canada’s university hidden gems, as well as having one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, by the Huffington Post.
Established over 50 years ago, Lakehead is an esteemed higher education provider known around the globe for its research excellence. It is among the world’s elite business schools that are internationally accredited by the AACSB.
More than 80 nations are represented in the student community, and the university ensures that each and every member is included and celebrated.
Lakehead University offers one of the most generous scholarship programs to students in the country. By providing this extra financial support, Lakehead makes it easier for students to focus on their studies.
International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship 2019-2020
The university offers international students an award of up to CAD 30,000 towards their tuition fees. Non-Canadian applicants who are applying from high school or equivalent will be automatically considered for the scholarship, so no application for the award is required.
The amount of scholarship available is dependent on the student’s academic average:
Those with 90.0% or above can receive up to CAD 30,000 (CAD 7,500 over four years).
Those with 80.0% – 89.9% can receive up to CAD 20,000 (CAD 5,000 over four years).
Those with 75.0% – 79.9% can receive up to CAD 4,000 (CAD 4,000 for the first year only).
For terms and conditions of the scholarships and their renewability, please visit Lakehead’s International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship page. There are a limited number of scholarships on offer, so students are advised to apply to Lakehead as soon as possible to be considered for the scholarship.