University · London, Ontario
Western University Scholarships & Financial Aid
Western University (University of Western Ontario) offers generous entrance scholarships, including automatic awards for students with strong admission averages. Western's Ivey Business School has its own scholarship programs, and the university maintains substantial bursary funding for students with financial need.
Western Scholarship of Distinction: $3,000 (automatic at 90%+ average)
National Scholarship: Up to $72,000 over 4 years (competitive)
Continuing awards: Dean's Honour List scholarship for top students
Bursaries: Through Western Financial Aid & Awards
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Quick facts — Western University Scholarships & Financial Aid
Western Scholarship of Distinction
$3,000 (automatic at 90%+ average)
National Scholarship
Up to $72,000 over 4 years (competitive)
Continuing awards
Dean's Honour List scholarship for top students
Bursaries
Through Western Financial Aid & Awards
Ivey HBA
Dedicated Ivey entrance and in-course awards
Location
London, Ontario
Last verified
March 2026
Entrance scholarships
Western provides automatic and competitive entrance awards:
- Western Scholarship of Distinction: $3,000 one-time award for students entering with 90%+ average (automatic, no application required)
- Western National Scholarship: Up to $72,000 over 4 years — competitive, application-based award for exceptional students
- Faculty-specific entrance awards: Schulich Medicine, Ivey, Engineering, and Science have dedicated scholarships
- Continuing Admission Scholarships: Some programs offer renewable awards based on maintaining a high GPA
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Bursaries and need-based aid
Western offers substantial bursary support:
- Western Bursary: Applied for through the Student Center each academic year
- Emergency bursaries: For unexpected financial hardship during the year
- Work-Study program: On-campus employment opportunities for students with demonstrated need
- Indigenous student awards: Through Western's Indigenous Student Centre
Tips for Western students
Advice for maximizing your financial aid at Western:
- The Scholarship of Distinction is automatic — no application needed if your average is 90%+
- Apply for the Western Bursary each year through the Student Center — it's separate from OSAP
- Ivey HBA applicants should check Ivey-specific scholarships when they apply to the HBA program in 2nd year
- International students: Western offers competitive international entrance awards — check the International Student Guide
Frequently asked questions
The Western Scholarship of Distinction is automatically awarded at 90%+ admission average ($3,000). The National Scholarship is competitive and can be worth up to $72,000 over 4 years.
No, it's a one-time entrance award. However, Western offers in-course and continuing awards for students who maintain high academic standing.
Yes. Western provides graduate scholarships, teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and the Western Graduate Research Scholarship for master's and doctoral students.
Yes. Ontario residents at Western can receive OSAP grants and loans on top of any institutional scholarships and bursaries. Apply through ontario.ca/osap.
Yes. Western offers competitive international entrance scholarships and the Western International President's Entrance Scholarship for top international applicants.
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Last verified: March 2026
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