International Students
General Information for International Students
Over 16% of the student population at The University of Winnipeg are international students. We have over 1,400 students from 75 countries! The University of Winnipeg is dedicated to ensuring that all students have equal access to higher learning.
There is a variety of ways to fund your education as an international student. Unless otherwise stated, all full-time and part-time students are eligible for Entrance and In-Course awards as long as they meet the published criteria.
- Automatic Entrance Awards
- Application-Required Entrance Awards
- In-Course Awards for Continuing Students
- Government Student Aid
- Other Services and Support Programs
New International Students
Automatic Entrance Awards
2023-24 International Special Entrance Scholarship Program
The University of Winnipeg offers International Special Entrance Scholarships to new international students entering studies at the UWinnipeg in the 2023-24 academic year following graduation from a high school outside of Canada. We will offer these scholarships automatically during the regular admissions application process; a separate scholarship application is not required. For more information, visit our Entrance Awards webpage.
Advanced Placement (AP) & International Baccalaureate (IB) Entrance Scholarships
The University of Winnipeg automatically selects incoming students for AP and IB scholarships once Admissions receives their final examination results and confirms their eligibility. For detailed information on the AP/IB Entrance Scholarships, visit our Entrance Awards webpage.
Application-Required Entrance Awards
President’s Scholarship for World Leaders
The University of Winnipeg President's Scholarship for World Leaders is awarded to international students entering any of the University's divisions for the first-time:
Undergraduate, Graduate, Collegiate, PACE or ELP.
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an international student.
- Must be a student entering their first program at UW.
- Must have the equivalent of a Canadian 80% grade average, based on Grade 12 academic courses used for admission. UWinnipeg International Credential Evaluators will complete grade conversions.
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities.
- Completed admission application to UW by the scholarship deadline.
- The application for admission is complete only when the admissions office has received all application fees and supporting documentation.
- Must be registered and maintain full-time course load.
How to apply
- Complete an application for admission into The University of Winnipeg.
- The admissions department will assign you a UWinnipeg Student number when you start an application for admission. Only applications with valid student ID number will be reviewed.
- Complete the web application form.
- Important! Incomplete admission packages will not be reviewed. Each applicant may only submit one application.
- These are the required documents you must include with this application. Please make sure they are translated in English if in another language.
- Personal Statement
- Resumé / C.V.
- Two Reference Letters
Values and Deadlines for 2024-25:
Division |
Award Value |
Awards Available |
Term Start |
Deadline |
Undergraduate¹ |
$5,000 |
6 |
Spring/Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Winter 2025 |
CLOSED as of February 15, 2024 CLOSED as of March 1, 2024 September 15, 2024 |
Graduate |
$5,000 |
3 |
Fall 2024 |
June 1, 2024 |
Collegiate |
$3,500 |
3 |
Fall 2024 |
June 1, 2024 |
Professional, Applied Continuing Education (PACE) |
$3,500 |
3 |
Spring/Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Winter 2025 |
CLOSED as of March 1, 2024 June 1, 2024 October 1, 2024 |
English Language Program (ELP) |
$3,500 |
3 |
Spring/Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Winter 2025 |
CLOSED as of November 1, 2023 May 15, 2024 (extended) August 1, 2024 |
¹The President's Scholarship for World Leaders cannot be held in conjunction with the International Special Entrance Scholarship.
Continuing International Students
In-Course Awards
Applying for awards at The University of Winnipeg is easy! Currently registered international students are welcome to apply for consideration. The bulk of awards and scholarships are awarded in the Fall term.
How to Apply: Complete online application
Student Aid for International Students
USA Student Loans
Students from the United States attending The University of Winnipeg are eligible for student financial assistance. Visit our US Student Aid for more information on FAFSA and other programs available.
Canadian Government Student Aid
Canadian government student aid and loans are not currently available to international students.
To qualify for government student aid, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant) or protected person.
Other Services and Support Programs
For more information visit International Student Services or contact 204-779-UWIN (8946).