General entrance scholarships are based on your admission average – no scholarship application is required. All secondary students who apply for admission to King’s with a September entry (in the BA, BSc, BJH and BMus programs) will automatically be considered for these awards.
Deadline: March 1, 11:59 p.m. (AST)
Grade range |
Total value |
Year 1 amount |
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85-89.9% | $8,750 | $2,000 |
90-94.9% | $9,250 | $2,500 |
95%+ | $10,250 | $3,500 |
All general entrance scholarships are renewable: $2,250 in years two, three and four if you remain in scholarship standing (3.7 GPA). | ||
General entrance scholarships are based on your admission average – no scholarship application is required. |
King’s major entrance scholarships and awards are based on your admission average, entrance award application and original essay submission (if applicable). Secondary students who apply for admission to King’s with a September entry (in the BA, BSc, BJH and BMus programs) are eligible to apply for major awards (please read the details for each award to determine your eligibility).
Deadline: March 1, 11:59 PM (AST)
Program of Study | All programs (preference given to students entering the Foundation Year Program) |
Criteria |
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High School Grades | 85%+ |
Annual Value |
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Renewable | Yes — Remain in good academic standing |
Duration | 4 years |
Number Available | 2 |
Deadline to Apply | March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST |
Scholarship Application Required | Yes (PDF application) |
Essay Required | Yes (see essay topic below) |
References Required | No |
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures | See important information below |
Program of Study | Foundation Year Program |
Criteria |
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High School Grades | 85%+ |
Annual Value |
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Renewable | Yes—Remain in scholarship standing |
Duration | 4 years |
Number Available | 1 |
Deadline to Apply | March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST |
Scholarships Application Required | Yes |
Essay Required | Yes (see essay topic below) |
References Required | No |
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures | See important information below |
Program of Study | Foundation Year Program |
Criteria |
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High School Grades | 80%+ |
Annual Value | $5,000 |
Renewable | Yes—Remain in scholarship standing |
Duration | 4 years |
Number Available | 14 |
Deadline to Apply | March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST |
Scholarship Application Required | No—Recommendation from the Director of Athletics |
Essay Required | No |
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures | Fill out the Varsity Recruitment Form |
Program of Study | All programs |
Criteria |
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High School Grades | 85%+ |
Annual Value | $5,000 |
Renewable | Yes—Remain in good academic standing |
Duration | 4 years |
Number Available | 1 |
Deadline to Apply | March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST |
Scholarship Application Required | Yes |
Essay Required | Yes (see essay topic below) |
References Required | No |
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures | See important information below |
Website | Dr. Carrie Best Scholarship |
Program of Study | Foundation Year Program |
Criteria |
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High School Grades | 85%+ |
Annual Value | $6,000 |
Renewable | Yes—Remain in good academic standing |
Duration | 4 years |
Number Available | 1 |
Deadline to Apply | March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST |
Scholarship Application Required | Yes |
Essay Required | Yes (see essay topic below) |
References Required | No |
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures | See important information below |
Website | Gordon Earle Scholarship |
Program of Study | All programs |
Criteria |
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High School Grades | 80%+ |
Annual Value | $4,000 |
Renewable | Yes—Remain in good academic standing |
Duration | 4 years |
Number Available | 2 |
Deadline to Apply | March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST |
Scholarship Application Required | Yes |
Essay Required | Yes (see essay topic below) |
References Required | Yes (see scholarship application for more details) |
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures | See important information below |
Program of Study | Foundation Year Program |
Criteria |
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High School Grades | 85%+ |
Annual Value | $9,100 (*estimate only – value of tuition and mandatory fees for the FYP year) |
Renewable | No |
Duration | 1 year |
Number Available | 1 |
Deadline to Apply | March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST |
Scholarship Application Required | Yes |
Essay Required | Yes (see essay topic below) |
Reference Required | No |
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures | See important information below |
Program of Study | All programs (preference given to students entering the journalism program) |
Criteria |
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Annual Value | $2,020 |
Renewable | Yes |
Duration | 4 years |
Number Available | 5 |
Deadline to Apply | March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST |
Scholarship Application Required | No |
Essay Required | No |
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures | Email awards@ukings.ca to be considered for this award. |
The Loran Scholars Foundation looks beyond grades to identify values-driven youth who demonstrate strength of character, a deep commitment to service and exceptional leadership potential. With combined resources provided by the Loran Scholars Foundation and University of King’s College, recipients from King’s will receive a full and competitive scholarship package.
This award is renewable annually for up to four years of undergraduate studies. It is open to Canadian citizens and/or permanent residents. You must be in your final year of uninterrupted full-time studies in secondary school or in your final year of uninterrupted full-time studies in CEGEP (if you are planning to attend university outside of Quebec and are only completing one year of CEGEP, you can apply in your first year of CEGEP). To be eligible you must be born between January 1, 2003 and September 1, 2009. You must have an 85%+ average (or R score equal to or higher than 29).
Financial support includes:
To learn more, please visit Loran Scholars Foundation
Program of Study | All programs |
Criteria |
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Annual Value | $500-$3,500 |
Renewable | Yes |
Duration | 1 year |
Deadline to Apply | June 30, 11:59 p.m. ADT |
Scholarship Application Required | No |
Essay Required | No |
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures | Those who receive a Choral or Organ Award commit to the full schedule of the Chapel Choir, including rehearsals, weekly services, concerts, and tours.
Recordings and accompanying materials should be submitted electronically to music@ukings.ca Recordings need not be professionally made, but please ensure clear visual and sound quality. For further information on Chapel Choir activities, please visit https://www.kingschapel.ca/music Please contact the Chapel Music team at any time with questions at music@ukings.ca |
Program of Study | All programs |
Criteria |
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Annual Value | $1,000 |
Renewable | No |
Duration | 1 year |
Number Available | 5 |
Deadline to Apply | March 1, 11:59 PM AST |
Scholarship Application Required | No |
Essay Required | No |
Additional Application Requirements/Procedures |
Both documents should outline the following:
On each document submitted, include the following information:
Email all documents to awards@ukings.ca. |
King’s students entering Music degree programs may be eligible for additional entrance scholarships and awards. These awards are administered by Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts.
Recipients of these scholarships and awards are chosen by faculty unless otherwise stated. Students are automatically considered for the following scholarships based on March auditions. No application is required.
· Campbell Incentive Award Scholarships are for students with solid high school grades and outstanding aptitude.
· Dr. Don Wright Scholarship of Excellence recognizes exceptional performance ability.
· Evanov Radio Group Scholarships support highly talented incoming students. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
· F. Hume Wells and Lawrence & Mildred Ridgeway Scholarships provide funds to students entering a music performance program directly from high school.
Major award applications cannot be filled in on a web browser and then saved. Download each application form first and then use Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Preview to type in your answers. To ensure your information is being captured by your device, test it out first: type in an answer in the fillable section, save your changes, close the PDF, and then reopen the file. If your answers have been properly saved, proceed to complete the form. Please confine your answers to the space provided on the application form(s).
Submit your major award application and supporting documentation to awards@ukings.ca by March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST.
awards@ukings.ca | 902 422-1271 ext. 193