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Awards and Scholarships

Awards are offered based on registration and academic criteria and are divided into two categories, entrance and academic. Students may qualify for multiple awards however, they will only receive one award per category.

We provide entrance awards to newly admitted students enrolling in a graduate program at UNF. The outlined criteria is applicable to all entrance awards, with each individual award also having specific additional criteria and requirements.

  • Students may only receive one entrance award per program.
    • If eligible for multiple entrance awards, you will only receive the award with the highest value.
    • Qualification for entrance awards will be determined by type of student fees paid.
      • Students paying international student fees are eligible for international student entrance awards.
        • Students who are citizens or permanent residents of Canada are eligible for Canada-based student entrance awards.
          • All students are eligible for the Academic Achievement Entrance Award.
          • All awards are disbursed as a tuition credit. Award money cannot be used for any other purpose.
            • Additional requirements and documents may be required for certain awards.

              Entrance awards are bestowed automatically. 

              No additional application is required as these awards will be granted at the point of admission when eligibility criteria are met. Please review Entrance awards terms and conditions for additional details.

              Eligibility 

              This award is available to all international applicants to a graduate program at University of Niagara Falls Canada beginning their studies in Fall Term (Oct) 2025, and beyond. This award provides matching net tuition fees between Year 1 and Year 2 of their studies.

              Award Amount

              Details

              Award disbursement will begin after the registration period has closed in Term 1 of a student’s program. For a student to remain eligible and receive award funding, they must maintain a good academic standing according to their program’s specific grading scheme.

              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

              Eligibility 

              This award is available to international applicants who have been residing in Canada for at least one year prior to applying and are submitting their application to undergraduate or graduate programs to UNF from within Canada. Applications must be submitted no later than Dec. 31, 2026, with studies commencing in a term that begins before or during the 2027 calendar year.

              Award Amount

              Details

              Award disbursement will begin after the registration period has closed in Term 1 of a student’s program. 

              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

              Eligibility 

              This award is available to international applicants who are Citizens and Permanent Residents from the United States of America. Applications must be submitted no later than Dec. 31, 2026, with studies commencing in a term that begins before or during the 2027 calendar year.

              Award Amount

              Details

              Award disbursement will begin after the registration period has closed in Term 1 of a student’s program. 

              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

              Eligibility 

              This award is available to all international applicants who meet the following cumulative grade point averages (CGPA) based on their academic history.

              Award amounts

              Note: the CGPA calculation is based on conversion to the North American grading scheme and not the prior institution grading scheme.

              Details

              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

              Should an applicant qualify for multiple entrance awards, the larger award will be applied to the applicant’s account; this entrance award cannot be combined with other regional entrance awards.

              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

              Eligibility 

              This award is available to international applicants who are citizens from Indonesia.

              Award amount

              Details

              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

              Eligibility 

              Domestic students admitted to UNF in the 2025 academic year will automatically receive the award.

              Award Amount

              Details

              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

              Eligibility 

              This award is available to members of CFOne and their immediate families. Students who are eligible for this award will automatically receive this award.

              Find out more about UNF’s partnership with CFOne and the people and families that support them.

              This award is part of the CF One Member Appreciation Program, which was created to promote a variety of exclusive and meaningful discounts to the Canadian Forces Community and their families, one million strong, in recognition of their sacrifices and dedication.

              Award amount

              Details

              This award is applied as a discount to all courses within the accepted student’s program plan.

              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

              The Sherryl Kintu Scholarship was set up as a tribute to, and in recognition of, the passions and interests of Sherryl Kintu. A dedicated employee of Global University Systems (GUS) for nine years, Sherryl rose from Executive Assistant to a Director-level position. She sadly passed away in April 2021. Sherryl was known as a trustworthy friend to individuals and the company, with a deep passion and drive for everything she did. This scholarship is awarded to a female applicant that is a citizen of an African country in her honour.

              Applications for the 2025 scholarship are now closed.

              Eligibility 

              This award is available to all applicants enrolled in UNF Graduate Foundation preparatory program

              Award amount

              Details

              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

              Students are required to remain in good academic standing, according to their programs specific grading scheme, term over term to continue receiving funding.

              • Should a student fall below the margin, but remain active in their program the following term and recover their term GPA to once again be declared as in good academic standing, they are eligible to once again receive the funding (not for the previously missed term; only moving forward for future terms)
                • Students must remain actively enrolled in their program, in a full-time capacity.
                  • Should a student withdraw from their program/term after funds are dispersed, any awarded funds for the current term will be returned to the institution in accordance to the below conditions:
                    • Student withdraws prior to deadline – while the award should not be dispersed at this time, if for any reason it has, its returned in full as the student would be receiving a full refund less $500 administrative fee.
                      • Student withdraws after registration deadline, but prior to academic deadline (receives W grade), student receives pro-rated refund of the amount they've paid depending on calculated days, and the awarded funds to be returned to the institution in full.
                        • Student withdraws after the 50% deadline of term, no funds are returned to student and while we would not be able to recoup any award, the student would not qualify for the next term regardless of academic scenario.
                        • All scholarships, bursaries and awards are subject to change without prior notice. If the allocated pool of financial support is fully utilized by the eligible applicants before the end of the award program’s validity, the award offer may be withdrawn - unless you have already received an official Letter of Acceptance.

                          We provide entrance awards to newly admitted students enrolling in an undergraduate program at UNF. The outlined criteria is applicable to all entrance awards, with each individual award also having specific additional criteria and requirements.

                          • Students may only receive one entrance award per program.
                            • If eligible for multiple entrance awards, you will only receive the award with the highest value.
                            • Qualification for entrance awards will be determined by type of student fees paid.
                              • Students paying international student fees are eligible for international student entrance awards.
                                • Students who are citizens or permanent residents of Canada are eligible for Canada-based student entrance awards.
                                  • All students are eligible for the Academic Achievement Entrance Award.
                                  • All awards are disbursed as a tuition credit. Award money cannot be used for any other purpose.
                                    • Additional requirements and documents may be required for certain awards.

                                      Entrance awards are bestowed automatically. 

                                      No additional application is required as these awards will be granted at the point of admission when eligibility criteria are met. Please review Entrance awards terms and conditions for additional details.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      Domestic students admitted to UNF in the 2025 academic year will automatically receive the award.

                                      Award Amount

                                      Details

                                      The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      This award is available to members of CFOne and their immediate families. Students who are eligible for this award will automatically receive this award.

                                      Find out more about UNF’s partnership with CFOne and the people and families that support them.

                                      This award is part of the CF One Member Appreciation Program, which was created to promote a variety of exclusive and meaningful discounts to the Canadian Forces Community and their families, one million strong, in recognition of their sacrifices and dedication.

                                      Award amount

                                      Details

                                      This award is applied as a discount to all courses within the accepted student’s program plan.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      This award is available to international applicants who have been residing in Canada for at least one year prior to applying and are submitting their application to undergraduate or graduate programs to UNF from within Canada. Applications must be submitted no later than Dec. 31, 2026, with studies commencing in a term that begins before or during the 2027 calendar year.

                                      Award Amount

                                      Details

                                      Award disbursement will begin after the registration period has closed in Term 1 of a student’s program.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      This award is available to international applicants who have completed their studies at a local high school within Niagara region’s 12 municipalities: Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland, or West Lincoln.

                                      Award amount

                                      Details

                                      The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      This award is available to international applicants who are Citizens and Permanent Residents from the United States of America. Applications must be submitted no later than Dec. 31, 2026, with studies commencing in a term that begins before or during the 2027 calendar year.

                                      Award Amount

                                      Details

                                      Award disbursement will begin after the registration period has closed in Term 1 of a student’s program.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      This award is available to all international applicants who meet the following cumulative grade point averages (CGPA) based on their academic history.

                                      Award amounts

                                      Note: the CGPA calculation is based on conversion to the North American grading scheme and not the prior institution grading scheme.

                                      Details

                                      The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                      Should an applicant qualify for multiple entrance awards, the larger award will be applied to the applicant’s account; this entrance award cannot be combined with other regional entrance awards.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      This award is available to international applicants who are citizens from one of the following countries:

                                      Award amount

                                      Details

                                      The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      This award is available to international applicants who are citizens from one of the following countries:

                                      Award amount

                                      Details

                                      The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      This award is available to international applicants who are citizens from one of the following countries:

                                      Award amount

                                      Details

                                      The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      This award is available to international applicants who are citizens from Indonesia.

                                      Award amount

                                      Details

                                      The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      This award is available to international applicants who are citizens from one of the following countries: Iran and Turkey.

                                      Award amount

                                      Details

                                      The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Eligibility 

                                      This award is available to international applicants who are citizens from one of the following CIS countries:

                                      Award amount

                                      Details

                                      The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                      Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                      Students are required to remain in good academic standing, according to their programs specific grading scheme, term over term to continue receiving funding.

                                      • Should a student fall below the margin, but remain active in their program the following term and recover their term GPA to once again be declared as in good academic standing, they are eligible to once again receive the funding (not for the previously missed term; only moving forward for future terms)
                                        • Students must remain actively enrolled in their program, in a full-time capacity.
                                          • Should a student withdraw from their program/term after funds are dispersed, any awarded funds for the current term will be returned to the institution in accordance to the below conditions:
                                            • Student withdraws prior to deadline – while the award should not be dispersed at this time, if for any reason it has, its returned in full as the student would be receiving a full refund less $500 administrative fee.
                                              • Student withdraws after registration deadline, but prior to academic deadline (receives W grade), student receives pro-rated refund of the amount they've paid depending on calculated days, and the awarded funds to be returned to the institution in full.
                                                • Student withdraws after the 50% deadline of term, no funds are returned to student and while we would not be able to recoup any award, the student would not qualify for the next term regardless of academic scenario.
                                                • All scholarships, bursaries and awards are subject to change without prior notice. If the allocated pool of financial support is fully utilized by the eligible applicants before the end of the award program’s validity, the award offer may be withdrawn - unless you have already received an official Letter of Acceptance.

                                                  These legacy entrance awards were provided to students who started their studies in an undergraduate or graduate program at UNF on or before Summer Term (July) 2025. The outlined criteria were applicable to all entrance awards, with each individual award also having specific additional criteria and requirements.

                                                  • Students may only receive one entrance award per program.
                                                    • If eligible for multiple entrance awards, you will only receive the award with the highest value.
                                                    • Qualification for regional and domestic awards will be determined by type of student fees paid.
                                                      • Students paying international student fees are eligible for international student entrance awards.
                                                        • Students paying domestic student fees are eligible for Canada-based student entrance awards.
                                                          • All students are eligible for the Academic Achievement Entrance Award.
                                                          • All awards are disbursed as a tuition credit. Award money cannot be used for any other purpose.
                                                            • Additional requirements and documents may be required for certain awards.

                                                              Entrance awards are bestowed automatically. 

                                                              No additional application is required as these awards will be granted at the point of admission when eligibility criteria are met. Please review Entrance awards terms and conditions for additional details.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              Domestic students admitted to UNF in the 2025 academic year will automatically receive the award.

                                                              Award Amount

                                                              Details

                                                              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to members of CFOne and their immediate families. Students who are eligible for this award will automatically receive this award.

                                                              Find out more about UNF’s partnership with CFOne and the people and families that support them.

                                                              This award is part of the CF One Member Appreciation Program, which was created to promote a variety of exclusive and meaningful discounts to the Canadian Forces Community and their families, one million strong, in recognition of their sacrifices and dedication.

                                                              Award amount

                                                              Details

                                                              This award is applied as a discount to all courses within the accepted student’s program plan.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to international applicants who have been residing in Canada for at least one year prior to applying and are submitting their application to undergraduate or graduate programs to UNF from within Canada. Applications must be submitted no later than Dec. 31, 2026, with studies commencing in a term that begins before or during the 2027 calendar year.

                                                              Award Amount

                                                              Details

                                                              Award disbursement will begin after the registration period has closed in Term 1 of a student’s program.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to international applicants who have completed their studies at a local high school within Niagara region’s 12 municipalities: Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland, or West Lincoln.

                                                              Award amount

                                                              Details

                                                              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are Citizens and Permanent Residents from the United States of America. Applications must be submitted no later than Dec. 31, 2026, with studies commencing in a term that begins before or during the 2027 calendar year.

                                                              Award Amount

                                                              Details

                                                              Award disbursement will begin after the registration period has closed in Term 1 of a student’s program.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to all international applicants to the University of Niagara Falls Canada in our undergraduate and graduate programs who meet the following cumulative grade point averages (CGPA) based on their academic history.

                                                              Note: The below amounts will apply to successful applicants from the January 2025 intake onwards.

                                                              International student award amounts

                                                              Note: the CGPA calculation is based on conversion to the North American grading scheme and not the prior institution grading scheme.

                                                              Details

                                                              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                                              Should an applicant qualify for multiple entrance awards, the larger award will be applied to the applicant’s account; this entrance award cannot be combined with other regional entrance awards.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to all international applicants to the University of Niagara Falls Canada in our undergraduate and graduate programs who meet the following cumulative grade point averages (CGPA) based on their academic history.

                                                              Note: The below amounts apply to successful applicants from the 2024 academic year only.

                                                              International student award amounts

                                                              Note: the CGPA calculation is based on conversion to the North American grading scheme and not the prior institution grading scheme.

                                                              Details

                                                              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                                              Should an applicant qualify for multiple entrance awards, the larger award will be applied to the applicant’s account; this entrance award cannot be combined with other regional entrance awards.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are citizens from one of the following countries:

                                                              Award amount

                                                              Details

                                                              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are citizens from one of the following countries:

                                                              Award amount

                                                              Details

                                                              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are citizens from one of the following countries:

                                                              Award amount

                                                              Details

                                                              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are citizens from Indonesia.

                                                              Award amount

                                                              Details

                                                              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are citizens from one of the following countries: Iran and Turkey.

                                                              Award amount

                                                              Details

                                                              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are citizens from one of the following CIS countries:

                                                              Award amount

                                                              Details

                                                              The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              The Sherryl Kintu Scholarship was set up as a tribute to, and in recognition of, the passions and interests of Sherryl Kintu. A dedicated employee of Global University Systems (GUS) for nine years, Sherryl rose from Executive Assistant to a Director-level position. She sadly passed away in April 2021. Sherryl was known as a trustworthy friend to individuals and the company, with a deep passion and drive for everything she did. This scholarship is awarded to a female applicant that is a citizen of an African country in her honour.

                                                              Applications for the 2025 scholarship are now closed.

                                                              Eligibility 

                                                              This award is available to all applicants enrolled in UNF Graduate Foundation preparatory program

                                                              Award amount

                                                              Details

                                                              Please review Terms and Conditions for entrance awards below.

                                                              Students are required to remain in good academic standing, according to their programs specific grading scheme, term over term to continue receiving funding.

                                                              • Should a student fall below the margin, but remain active in their program the following term and recover their term GPA to once again be declared as in good academic standing, they are eligible to once again receive the funding (not for the previously missed term; only moving forward for future terms)
                                                                • Students must remain actively enrolled in their program, in a full-time capacity.
                                                                  • Should a student withdraw from their program/term after funds are dispersed, the awarded funds will be returned on a pro-rated schedule (similar calculation to our refund policy)
                                                                    • Student withdraws prior to deadline – while the award should not be dispersed at this time, if for any reason it has, its returned in full as the student would be receiving a full refund less $500 administrative fee.
                                                                      • Student withdraws after registration deadline, but prior to academic deadline (receives W grade), student receives pro-rated refund depending on calculated days and a similar consideration for the award to be returned to the institution (unused portion).
                                                                        • Student withdraws after the 50% deadline of term, no funds are returned to student and while we would not be able to recoup any award, the student would not qualify for the next term regardless of academic scenario.
                                                                        • All scholarships, bursaries and awards are subject to change without prior notice. If the allocated pool of financial support is fully utilized by the eligible applicants before the end of the award program’s validity, the award offer may be withdrawn - unless you have already received an official Letter of Acceptance.

                                                                          Academic performance scholarships serve as a dual catalyst for universities, fostering a culture of excellence by incentivizing sustained scholastic achievement, while also affirming to students that their hard work and dedication are valued, acknowledged, and instrumental in shaping a community committed to academic success. At UNF – your best is rewarded!

                                                                          These scholarships are available to returning students, starting in Term 2 of their program, and are combinable with other institutional scholarships or awards. 

                                                                          Students are only eligible for one academic award per enrolment term.

                                                                          The following awards are reviewed and awarded through an application process (i.e. non-automatically). 

                                                                          These awards may be limited. Eligibility does not guarantee approval.

                                                                          Eligibility 

                                                                          • Requires a student to maintain at least 3.67 Term GPA in their program, term over term. 
                                                                            • Should the student fall below the required margin, but recover in a future term, they will once again be eligible for the scholarship. This award is considered on a term-by-term basis. 
                                                                              • Students must remain actively enrolled in their program as a full-time student. 
                                                                                • Should a student withdraw from their program/term after funds are dispersed, the awarded funds will be returned on a pro-rated schedule using a similar calculation as our refund policy.

                                                                                  Award amount

                                                                                  The Academic Merit List award is $500 per academic term.

                                                                                  Eligibility 

                                                                                  • Requires a student to maintain at least 4.00 Term GPA in their program, term over term. 
                                                                                    • Should the student fall below the required margin, but recover in a future term, they will once again be eligible for the scholarship. This award is considered on a term-by-term basis. 
                                                                                      • Students must remain actively enrolled in their program as a full-time student. 
                                                                                        • Should a student withdraw from their program/term after funds are dispersed, the awarded funds will be returned on a pro-rated schedule using a similar calculation as our refund policy. 

                                                                                          Award amount

                                                                                          The President’s Academic Distinction List award is $1,000 per academic term.

                                                                                          At UNF we are constantly offering new awards to help the best scholars succeed in Canada. If you have any questions on our awards and scholarships, or need help finding which one you may qualify for, please email inquiry@unfc.ca, or call 1-289-273-0049.