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23 June 2025
Recipients of KPU’s Major Entrance Scholarships are selected through a competitive process by a selection committee. To be eligible, prospective KPU students should have applied for and have been accepted to KPU. While generally, scholarship eligibility is based primarily on academic achievement, in the case of Major Entrance Scholarships, other factors such as personal statement, demonstrated community involvement and volunteerism as evidenced by references are also considered.
Students who applied for admission to KPU for the first time in the Spring or Fall semester are invited to apply for the KPU Major Entrance Scholarships, KPU Entrepreneurial Leadership Degree Full Ride Entrance Scholarship, and/or Donor-Funded Entrance awards.
Entrance award applicants will be short-listed and ranked by the Scholarships & Awards Selection Committee, based on the criteria of each award. Please review the scholarship criteria and the documentation requirements outlined below before completing your application.
Award payment is subject to admission and confirmation of enrollment (minimum 12 credits per semester) and final marks of eligible candidates, prior to the disbursement of the award.
A minimum CGPA of 3.0 or greater is required for continuance purposes.
MAJOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
a. Enrolling at KPU in any program
b. 1.) 80% average in English Studies 12 and 3 other academic Grade 12 courses; or whenever necessary,
averages will be calculated using final Gr.11 marks and interim Gr. 12;
2.) Or the equivalent of a 3.67 transfer GPA on a minimum of 24 transferable university credits
c. Demonstrated leadership, community involvement and volunteerism
Conditions
a. Enrollment in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits per semester
b. Good academic standing with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 for the duration of the award period
Value & Quantity
a. Fall Semester Intake: Twelve awards ($7,500 x 12 recipients)
$7,500 split over 2 terms in first year (Fall and Spring semesters only)
b. Spring Semester Intake: Six awards ($7,500 x 6 recipients)
$7,500 split over 2 terms in first year (Spring and Fall semesters only)