Western Scholarship of Distinction

Awarded by : Western University

Updated on Apr 07, 2025
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

Western Scholarship of Distinction

  • Applicable for

    Western University in Canada

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 2,11,260/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Bachelors

  • Intake year

    Sep 2025

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  •  Scholarship offerings are effective from 2020-2021 onwards.

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CAD 3,500 => Rs 2,11,260

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

  • Total of $3,500 each ($2,500 in first year, plus $1,000 for optional study abroad experience)

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

  • This scholarship is unlimited in number

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL Required (minimum score 83)
IELTS Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE Required (minimum score 58)
12 Required (minimum score 92.0%)

Eligibility

  • Final admission average of 92.0% to 100.0%.
  • Eligibility vary from course to course basis
  • Students in receipt of a National Scholarship, Schulich Leader Scholarship, Continue in Canada Admission Scholarship or the Welcome to Canada Admission Scholarship are not eligible for an automatic admission scholarship.
  • Applicants must have passed from one of the following:
    • CBSE - All India Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (AISSSCE); or
    • CISCE - Indian School Certificate (ISC); or
    • State Boards – Intermediate / Pre-University / Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary School Certificate
  • Subjuct required: English
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
    • IELTS: 6.5, with no part less than 6.0
    • TOEFL: 83, with no score below 20
    • PTE: 58, with no score less than 56
    • Duolingo:115, minimum of 100 for each subscore
  • What are your chances?
    • Typically, students who get admitted to Western have the equivalent of at least a B (3.0) average in the Canadian grading scale.
    • Since you aren't studying a Canadian secondary school curriculum, we'll calculate your admission average based on curriculum, grading practices and grading scale interpretation.
    • Some programs are more competitive than others! So aim for the highest grades you can earn.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +239 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

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

  • Applicants must submit all academic transcripts (mark sheets of X and XII)
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Documents can be vary from course to course

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • Deadline are course to course specific

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

Phone number 519-661-2100

Additional Information

  • If applicant are admitted to an undergraduate program at Western’s main campus directly from secondary school and are registered in first-year full-time studies they will be automatically considered 

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