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Western University scholarships
Curated official links for Western University students in Ontario. This page is not a live search and not a complete awards database. Confirm eligibility on each official site. Tap Save on a link to track it on the Saved page (this browser only). This is not a paid ranking.
Official Western University awards page (opens in a new tab)How awards work at Western University
Western splits its awards into Admission and In-Course sections and runs a separate Bursaries & Work Study program.
Admission awards
Listed for incoming students. Check each one for whether it needs an application.
In-course awards
Search current-student awards with the official Award Search.
Bursaries & Work Study
Need-based help and on-campus jobs are on the Bursaries & Work Study page.
Who runs awards: Office of the Registrar
Summarized from Western University’s official pages, checked November 2026. Names and steps can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
Deadlines
- Western University awards: deadlines vary by award and change each year. Confirm each one on the official awards page.
- OSAP: Full-time students must apply no later than 60 days before the end of their study period. Apply as early as you can. Official OSAP page
- Your OSAP apply-by date: it counts back from the end of your own study period. Work it out with the OSAP deadline calculator.
Western scholarships and awards
Office of the Registrar scholarships and awards hub, including admission and in-course awards.
NSLSC
National Student Loans Service Centre — manage Canada Student Loans and grants after you apply through your province.
OSAP
Ontario Student Assistance Program grants and loans for eligible students, including those at Western.
Loran Scholars Award
National undergraduate award for Canadian high school students with character, service, and leadership.
Schulich Leader Scholarships
STEM entrance scholarships at selected Canadian universities, including Western — confirm terms on the official site.
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Questions about Western University scholarships
- How do I apply for awards at Western University?
- Western splits its awards into Admission and In-Course sections and runs a separate Bursaries & Work Study program. Admission awards: Listed for incoming students. Check each one for whether it needs an application. In-course awards: Search current-student awards with the official Award Search. Bursaries & Work Study: Need-based help and on-campus jobs are on the Bursaries & Work Study page.
- Where do I find official Western University scholarships?
- Start on Western University's official awards page: https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/index.html. This WealthNutz page links to it and to other official sources. It is not a complete awards database.
- When are Western University scholarship deadlines?
- Deadlines vary by award and change each year. Check each award on Western University's official page before you apply. WealthNutz does not list deadlines it can't confirm.
- Do I apply for government student aid separately?
- Yes. School awards are separate from government aid. Ontario students apply for loans and grants through OSAP, and manage the federal part on the NSLSC. Full-time students must apply no later than 60 days before the end of their study period. Apply as early as you can.
- Is WealthNutz part of Western University?
- No. WealthNutz is an independent education site. School and government links are never paid placements, and you always apply on the official site.