Scholarship Overview

• National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence.
• They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning.
• National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics.
• A special emphasis is placed on a candidate's commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in Western University in Canada

• BA in Political Science
  BSc in Astrophysics
• BSc in Theoratical Physics
  BA in American Studies
• BSc in Biochemistry and Chemistry
  BA in Anthropology
• BSc in Applied Mathematics
  Bsc in Statistics
• BSc in Applied Statistics
  BSc in Synthetic Biology
• BA in American Cultural Studies
  BSc in Animal Behaviour
• BSc in Applied Mathematical Methods
  BSc in Scientific Computing and Numerical Methods
• BSc in Acturial Science
  BSc in Ecosystem Health
• BSc in Environemental Science
  Bachelor of Engineering Science in Chemical Engineering
• BSc in Computer Hardware Design
  BSc in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• BSc in Data Science
  BA in Economics
• Bachelor of Engineering Science in Electrical Engineering
  Bachelor of Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering
• BSc in Biology
  BA in DAN Management
• Bachelor of Engineering Science in Civil Engineering
  Bachelor of Engineering Science in Computer Engineering
• BA in Democratic Governance
  BSc in Biodiversity and Conservation
• BA in Archaeology and Biological Anthropology
  BSc in Bioinformatics
• BA in Criminology
  BA in History
• BA in Global Justice
  BSc Honors in Computer Science
• BA in Global Economics
  BSc in Geology and Biology
• BA in Geography

• Applicable for all Bachelor programs

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CAD 100,000 => Rs 60,36,000

Conversion rate used: 1 CAD = Rs. 64.19 (last updated 23rd September 2025)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

• 3 at $100,000

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 3

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12	Required (minimum score 90.0%)

Eligibility

• With the exception of the International President’s Entrance Scholarships and the President's Entrance Scholarship for Black Students, National Scholarship applicants must be Canadian Citizens or a Permanent Resident of Canada.
• All applicants must have obtained a minimum overall academic average of 90% on all Grade 12U/M courses (or equivalent).
• Applicant must make an admission application to Western University (main campus) to be considered for these scholarships and you must register as a full-time student.
• International Baccalaureate and CEGEP students are eligible for consideration.
• A supplemental application in addition to the National Scholarship application is required for students to be considered. 

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR	Required
Essays	Required
Official transcripts	Required

• The following is the checklist for a complete National Scholarship application:

  • On-line National Scholarship Application
  • School Nomination
  • Essay
  • Transcript (to be provided by the school)
  • Reference Letter (from school)
  • Supplemental Application

• One transcript is required to be submitted with this application. The transcript must be submitted by the school. The school will be able to upload the transcript to your application. Note: Transcript is for the National Scholarship Program only. It will not be used for admission application purposes.
• You are required to submit an original essay written by you on an issue important to you, of public concern. The length of the essay should be no less than 1000 words and no greater than 1250 words. You will have the ability to upload your essay (in pdf format) to the application. For further instructions: see the 'Essay' section in the on-line application.

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available	The deadline has passed

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link	https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/admission/national_scholarship_program.html
Contact email	nmerino@uwo.ca
Phone number	519-661-2111