Presidential Scholarship

Lakehead University provides over $11 million annually to students in the form of scholarships, bursaries and awards.

Our Entrance Scholarships recognize the hard work and effort our future students put in to their studies, prior to enrolling at Lakehead. That is why we offer one of the leading scholarship programs for future students in the country.

Take a closer look at the various Entrance Scholarships & Awards available to you as a new student to Lakehead - be sure to check out the criteria and any applications and deadline dates.

In our continued commitment to recognizing outstanding high school students, Lakehead University is pleased to offer up to two Presidential Scholarships annually.

Value:

Up to 2 scholarships valued at $30,000 ($7,500/year for 4 years)

Eligibility:

• Awarded to up to 2 outstanding Canadian high school students who have demonstrated leadership qualities and have made significant contributions to their high school and community.
• A minimum 90% average in Grade 12 U or M level courses as of May 2025
• Must be direct from high school (no previous post-secondary studies)
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Must plan to attend Lakehead University on a full-time basis in 2025/2026

Application Process:

• Download the Lakehead University Presidential Scholarship Instruction Sheet online.
• Download the Lakehead University Presidential Scholarship Application Form
• Upload all documents, including reference letters, to Google Forms using your Lakehead email: Submit Presidential Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: April 25 annually

Additional Information:

• Candidates selected for an interview will be interviewed virtually.
• The Presidential Scholarship will supersede previous Academic Entrance Scholarship offers.
• Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.