APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall Intake opens on October 15* and closes on April 15 Spring Intake opens on February 15* and closes on August 15
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Supporting documentation and transcripts will be accepted by email only to: awards@kpu.ca. The file should be labelled as your Last Name_First Name_ENT.
Students who are being admitted to KPU for the first time in Fall 2024 are invited to apply for KPU Major entrance scholarships.
International Students who can provide transcripts and required documentation can also apply for consideration.
KPU Major Entrance Scholarships
- The President’s Scholarship ($30,000)
- The Merit Scholarship ($7,500)
- The Indigenous Entrance Scholarship ($7,500)
Donor-funded Entrance Awards
- Awards range in value from $1,000 to $4,000.
Entrance Award applicants will be short-listed and ranked by the Scholarships & Awards Selection Committee, based on the criteria of each award.
Award payment is subject to admission and confirmation of enrolment (minimum 12 credits per semester) and final marks of eligible candidates, prior to the disbursement of the award.
Major Entrance Scholarship payments will be divided between the September and January semesters, and applied to any outstanding tuition and fees first, (subject to continuance requirements). Any remaining balance will be made available to the award recipient in the form of a Cheque.
All Entrance Award recipients are eligible to apply for other scholarships, awards and bursaries for which they meet the criteria.
Only one online application is required to be completed in order to be considered for any of the Fall awards.
Students who are being admitted to KPU for the first time in Fall 2024, must complete a separate online application (see instructions below).
Please review the following scholarship criteria and the documentation requirements outlined below before completing your application.
Major Entrance Scholarship Criteria
Donor-funded Entrance Award Criteria
MAJOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
High school transcript including final Grade 11 marks and interim grades for English Studies 12 and all other academic Grade 12 courses, if available, or Transfer document showing equivalent of a 3.67 transfer GPA on a minimum of 24 transferable university credits.
Required Supporting Documentation Students Out of High School for 2 Years or Less
Minimum one reference letter from a High School counsellor, teacher or principal supporting the application, AND minimum one reference letter to support community involvement, leadership or volunteer activities.
Students Out of High School for More Than 2 Years
Minimum two reference letters, from independent sources, to support recent community involvement, leadership or volunteer activities.
DONOR-FUNDED ENTRANCE AWARDS
High school transcript including final Grade 11 marks and interim grades for English Studies 12 and all other academic Grade 12 courses, if available.
Required Supporting Documentation Applicable to All Students
Reference letters as noted for Major Entrance Scholarships, a Student Statement or Essay (if stated in criteria), and a Budget Worksheet if financial need is noted in the award.
APPLY Kwantlen Polytechnic University Major Entrance Scholarships & Awards
The Online Application is located by clicking the “Apply Here” link below and logging into the KPU Online Self-service (OSS) portal. Students require their KPU ID (student number) and password to log in. When logged in, please follow these steps:
Click “Student Menu” tab
Click “Student Awards and Financial Assistance”
Click “Award Application”
Ensuring that the Application Type you have selected is for Fall Term 2021 Major Entrance Scholarships & Awards, click “Apply” and begin completing the application.
Important – Ensure you click “Yes” to the Terms & Conditions on the Personal Declaration page in order for your application to be successfully submitted.
Email your supporting documentation package on or before the application deadline to awards@kpu.ca. The file should be labelled as your Last Name_First Name_ENT.
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND NOT GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION