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:
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Must be an international student.
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Must be a student entering their first program at UWinnipeg.
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Must have the equivalent of a Canadian 80% grade average, based on Grade 12 academic courses used for admission (excluding ELP). UWinnipeg International Credential Evaluators will complete grade conversions.
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Demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.
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Completed an admission application to UWinnipeg by the scholarship deadline.
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The application for admission is complete only when the admissions office has received all application fees and supporting documentation.
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Must be registered and maintain full-time course load.
Values and Deadlines for 2025-26:
Division |
Award Value |
Awards Available |
Term Start |
Deadline |
Undergraduate¹ |
$5,000 |
6 |
Spring 2025 Fall 2025 Winter 2026 |
February 1, 2025 March 1, 2025 September 15, 2025 |
Graduate2 |
$5,000 |
3 |
Fall 2025 |
June 1, 2025 |
Collegiate |
$3,500 |
3 |
Fall 2025 |
June 1, 2025 |
Professional, Applied Continuing Education (PACE) |
$3,500 |
3 |
Spring 2025 Fall 2025 Winter 2026 |
March 1, 2025 June 1, 2025 October 1, 2025 |
The President’s Scholarship for World Leaders cannot be held in conjunction with the International Special Entrance Scholarship.
Only graduate students starting in Fall or Winter are eligible.