International Students

General Information for International Students

The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring that all students have equal access to higher learning.

International students have a variety of ways to subsidize their education. Full-time international 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

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 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 UWinnipeg.
• 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.
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.
• Completed an admission application to UWinnipeg 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

1. Complete an application for admission to 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.
2. Complete the web application form.
   • Important! Incomplete admission packages will not be reviewed. Each applicant may only submit one application for the current cycle.
   • These are the required documents you must include with this application. Please make sure they are translated in English if in another language.
     1. Personal Statement
     2. Resumé / C.V.
     3. Two Reference Letters

Values and Deadlines for 2025-26:

¹The President's Scholarship for World Leaders cannot be held in conjunction with the International Special Entrance Scholarship.

²Only graduate students starting in Fall or Winter are eligible.

Continuing International Students

In-Course Awards

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 the US Student Aid page 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).