Scholarship Overview

  • Country: Canada
  • Scholarship Type: Merit-based
  • Institutions: University of Winnipeg
  • Funded by: University of Winnipeg
  • Tuition Type: Partial tuition
  • Degree Program: Masters
  • Scholarship Amount: $5,000
  • Separate Application Required?: Yes
  • Deadline: 1 June, 2025.

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Scholarship Benefits

The University of Winnipeg offers President’s Scholarships for World Leaders to graduate students, valued at $5,000. 

Eligibility

To be considered, applicants must meet these requirements:

  • Have an 80% or higher admission average, or an equivalent 
  • Be an international student
  • Be starting their first year of any program
  • Show strong leadership abilities
  • Submit a full admission application by the scholarship deadline
  • Students in a qualifying year or pre-master’s programs are not eligible.

How to apply

Here are the key requirements for the application package for the President’s Scholarship for World Leaders at the University of Winnipeg:

  • Completed application form
  • 250-500 word personal statement
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Two references who can speak to the applicant’s extra-curricular and volunteer activities

The application should be submitted through the Awards Office

The personal statement should be between 250-500 words. The references should be able to provide insight into the applicant’s involvement in extracurricular and volunteer work. And the full application package needs to be submitted through the University of Winnipeg’s Awards Office.

Additional Information

The President’s Scholarship for World Leaders (Graduate) is awarded to international students starting a University of Winnipeg graduate program for the first time. To apply, candidates must have at least an 80% admission average or equivalent and participate in activities that show leadership. Students in a qualifying year or Pre-Masters program are not eligible. 

Official Website

https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/graduate-studies/funding/presidents-scholarship-for-world-leaders-international.html#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Winnipeg%20President’s%20Scholarships%20for%20World%20Leaders,Students%20are%20valued%20at%20%245%2C000.&text=Candidates%20must%20meet%20the%20following,Be%20an%20international%20student