University · Waterloo, Ontario
Wilfrid Laurier University Scholarships & Financial Aid
Wilfrid Laurier University offers automatic entrance scholarships, competitive awards, and strong co-op programs — particularly through the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics. Located in Waterloo, Ontario, Laurier benefits from the region's tech ecosystem for co-op placements.
Automatic entrance awards: $1,500–$4,000 based on admission average
President's Gold Scholarship: Top-tier competitive award
Lazaridis School awards: Dedicated scholarships for BBA students
Co-op program: BBA Co-op, CS Co-op, and others
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Quick facts — Wilfrid Laurier University Scholarships & Financial Aid
Automatic entrance awards
$1,500–$4,000 based on admission average
President's Gold Scholarship
Top-tier competitive award
Lazaridis School awards
Dedicated scholarships for BBA students
Co-op program
BBA Co-op, CS Co-op, and others
Location
Waterloo and Brantford, Ontario
Last verified
March 2026
Entrance scholarships
Laurier provides automatic and competitive entrance awards:
- Automatic entrance scholarships based on admission average ($1,500–$4,000)
- President's Gold Scholarship: Laurier's most prestigious entrance award
- Lazaridis School of Business entrance awards for BBA and BBA/BCS students
- Faculty-specific awards in Music, Science, and Arts
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Co-op and career advantages
Laurier's location in Waterloo provides strong co-op opportunities:
- BBA Co-op: Combines Lazaridis business education with paid work terms
- Computer Science Co-op: Leverages the Waterloo tech ecosystem
- Co-op earnings: $12,000–$20,000+ per work term typical
- Access to Waterloo-region employers: tech startups, financial firms, and Communitech network
Tips for Laurier students
Practical advice for Laurier students:
- Automatic entrance awards require no separate application — focus on your grades
- Apply for Laurier bursaries through LORIS (Laurier's student portal) each year
- BBA students should check Lazaridis-specific awards — they have dedicated scholarship pools
- OSAP recipients should still apply for Laurier institutional bursaries — they stack with government aid
Frequently asked questions
Automatic entrance scholarships start at approximately 80%+ admission average. Higher averages receive larger awards.
Yes. Laurier offers co-op in several programs including BBA, Computer Science, and others. The BBA Co-op is particularly popular.
Both offer automatic entrance awards. Waterloo's co-op earnings are typically higher (especially in tech), while Laurier's scholarship thresholds may start at lower averages. Both are strong options.
Yes. Ontario residents at Laurier can receive OSAP grants and loans on top of any institutional scholarships and bursaries. Apply through ontario.ca/osap.
Yes. Laurier offers the International Student Entrance Scholarship and other awards for international students. Check Laurier's International Admissions website for details.
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Entrance Scholarships & Awards – Wilfrid Laurier University
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Last verified: March 2026
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