Entrance scholarships for academic excellence for international students, funded by the University of Prince Edward Island, are awarded annually to international students who join UPEI from high schools in Canada or other countries. The scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $3,000. The following eligibility criteria apply to the entrance scholarships for academic excellence for international students at UPEI:
The scholarship will be credited to the recipient’s UPEI account to be used as part of her/his tuition and fees at UPEI.
After international students finish their first-year studies at UPEI, they can participate in "Celebrating Student Achievement", UPEI's new guaranteed scholarship program for undergraduate students.
Refer to the following chart for Academic Excellence Awards available to second-, third-, and fourth-year undergraduate international students:
| Average | Guaranteed Scholarships |
|---|---|
| 80.00–84.99 | $500 |
| 85.00–89.99 | $1,000 |
| 90.00–94.99 | $2,000 |
| 95.00–100.00 | $3,000 |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Graduates will qualify for an award based upon the following:
| Diploma Score | Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship |
|---|---|
| 36 - 45 | $3,000 |
| 32 - 35 | $2,000 |
| 29 - 31 | $1,000 |
| 27 - 28 | $500 |
In addition to the entrance scholarships and merit-based scholarships for students in second, third, and fourth years, there are other designated scholarships that international students can apply. For more details, please refer to our main Scholarships and Awards page.
The number of scholarships to be awarded depends on the availability of funds and other factors. For any questions about the entrance scholarship, please contact UPEI at inte@upei.ca.
Some scholarships and awards may require an application form and additional documentation including references, a personal essay, or a completed financial need form.
Please refer to the application requirements for each specific scholarship or award.
UPEI offers scholarships for academic excellence to international students on a merit basis. Once international students have studied at UPEI for one year (full-time status), their academic achievement will be reviewed for Academic Excellence Awards in the same way as other UPEI students. Please contact inte@upei.ca for more details. You can find more scholarship information here Scholarship Database