If you are admitted to an undergraduate program at Western’s main campus directly from secondary school, and are registered in first-year full-time studies you will be automatically considered for one of these admission scholarships; you do not need to submit an application. These scholarships are available to domestic and international students.
To recognize and reward the outstanding academic achievements of our incoming high school students, Western offers the following admission scholarships:
| Scholarship Name | Value | Average Required |
| Western Scholarship of Excellence | 250 scholarships at $8000 each ($6,000 in first year, plus $2,000 for an optional study abroad experience.) | Top high school admission average. |
| Western Scholarship of Distinction | $3,500 each ($2,500 in first year, plus $1,000 for optional study abroad experience). Unlimited number. | Final admission average of 92.0% to 100.0%. |
| Western Admission Scholarship | $2,500 each ($1,500 in first year, plus $1,000 for optional study abroad experience). Unlimited number. | Final admission average of 90.0% to 91.9%. |
Entrance Scholarships & Awards for Domestic Students: In addition to the unlimited Western Admission Scholarships listed above, there are also faculty specific entrance scholarships and awards with varying values and criteria established by the University, alumni, private donors and corporations who wish to recognize the achievements of Western students.
These entrance awards are offered to domestic students and have been combined with the Admission Scholarship Program. They are automatically awarded to students beginning full-time first year studies at Western’s main campus. If a student qualifies for one of these awards, they will be notified in the fall term. The award will be in addition to or replace the student’s existing Admission Scholarship, and be of either equal or greater value.
Entrance Scholarships for International Students: As is the case for domestic students, Western offers a group of entrance scholarships available only to international students who are beginning full-time, first-year studies at Western’s main campus. In order to be considered for our pool of entrance scholarships for international students, a complete admission application submitted through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), and all supporting documentation must be received by Western by March 1st.
Recipient selection for these international student entrance scholarships will be made from the eligible candidates who have completed the admission application process by the March 1st deadline, so that scholarship recipients can be notified prior to arriving at Western. Please be aware that these international student entrance scholarships can be awarded in combination with an Admission Scholarship or may replace an existing Admission Scholarship.