Vancouver Island University is happy to announce the BC High School Entrance Award, an esteemed scholarship opportunity aimed at recognizing academic excellence among international students.

The award is designed to assist students in pursuing their academic aspirations at Vancouver Island University. The program aims to recognize and reward outstanding achievements of international students graduating from British Columbia high schools, fostering their academic growth and facilitating their transition into higher education. Through this scholarship, Vancouver Island University endeavors to cultivate a diverse and talented student body, promoting excellence and innovation in education.

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a public university located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1969, VIU offers a wide range of academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including arts, sciences, business, education, and health and human services. With a strong commitment to student success, VIU provides a supportive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.

Application Deadline: April 12 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Vancouver Island University
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Award: High School
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Maximum 5 each year
• Nationality: International students
• The award can be taken in the: Canada

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by Vancouver Island University
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Applicants must be international students who have applied to attend a degree-granting program at the university
• Applicants must be graduating from a British Columbia high school with a Dogwood Diploma.
• Applicants graduating from a BC Offshore School are also eligible to apply.
• The award will be granted to the top 5 applicants entering the Fall semester based on final grades (highest average in combined marks, minimum of 85%) in:
  • English 11 or 12
  • A Social Studies 11 or 12
  • Pre-Calculus or Foundations of Math 11 or 12

How to Apply

For grasping the opportunity, you have to enrol in the undergraduate degree coursework online or offline and submitted it to International Admissions Vancouver Island University 900 Fifth StreetNanaimo, B.C. V9R 5S5 Canada. No application is necessary.

Benefits

Each recipient of the BC High School Entrance Award will receive a financial grant of $2,500, providing invaluable support towards their academic pursuits at [University or Organization]. This award not only recognizes academic excellence but also provides recipients with the opportunity to thrive in their higher education journey.

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