Scholarships

Value

The bursary is equivalent to 10% of the tuition fee for the first program of study at a Navitas Institution. The bursary does not apply to additional units or repeat units that may also be undertaken and excludes mixed English options.

Eligibility

• Family Bursary applies where two or more students from the same family study at a Navitas institution.
• The recipient will receive a family bursary based on tuition net of other scholarship and bursaries.
• The first family member can be studying at a Navitas institution at the same time as the other family members or may have studied at any Navitas institution previously.
• The family bursary is granted to the second and subsequent family members who study at a Navitas institution.
• Not have previously received a Navitas scholarship or bursary, or had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.

Definitions

For the purpose of this bursary, a family member is defined as a husband, wife, brother, sister, mother, father, son, daughter or stepchild.

Conditions

• Successful recipients will not receive any money from the Navitas member institution. The value of the bursary will be recorded on the student’s account each semester of study.
• The recipient will receive a family bursary based on tuition net of other scholarship and bursaries.
• The bursary does not apply to additional units or repeat units that may also be undertaken.
• Navitas bursary is not applicable to English language program or any component of any English language program offered by Navitas member institutions.

Navitas member institutions

The Navitas bursary applies to students studying at Fraser International College (FIC), International College of Manitoba (ICM), Toronto Metropolitan University International College (TMUIC), Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC), uLethbridge International College Calgary (UICC), Richard Bland College of William & Mary Global Student Success Program (RBC), UMass Boston Global Student Success Program (UMB), and Queens College Global Student Success Program (QC) in North America.

In addition to the North American Navitas member institutions, Navitas member institutions are located in colleges and campuses across the world.

Application instructions

A completed application must be submitted to the Navitas institution together with supporting documents, such as birth certificate, or family card. Application form can be obtained from the Navitas institution where the student has enrolled.

UICC is committed to helping students achieve their academic goals by offering scholarships to outstanding students. Each semester, UICC awards three students with Academic Distinction Scholarships. The scholarship award is equivalent to $1,000.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be currently studying full-time.
• Have been studying full-time (i.e.: minimum 9 credit hours) and have achieved competencies in all courses across their current program (for which the scholarship is applied for) in semester immediately prior to the semester when the scholarship is being awarded.
• Not have any outstanding fees on their student account.
• Not have previously received an Academic Distinction or Academic Merit scholarship nor had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.
• Not be receiving another Navitas scholarship in the same semester of consideration for this award. If the student is short-listed for multiple scholarships, the student will be awarded the one of greatest value.

Conditions

• The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate/ program with UICC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
• Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate program with UICC.
• Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
• Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
• Scholarships cannot be backdated.

Selection will be based on:

• Academic results based on the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) on full-time studies from their previous semester of study. Should multiple students have identical academic results, the scholarship selection committee will refer back to marks awarded within each subjects/course to ascertain the scholarship recipient.
• Additional factors such as educational disadvantage, member of specific equity group and/or significantly adverse personal circumstances may be taken into account where the scholarship selection committee must differentiate between equally qualified applicants.
• Outcome of scheduled interview (if required).

Notification of results

The scholarship selection committee will announce the recipients of the Navitas Academic Distinction Scholarship upon the completion of each semester and following the course registration period for the subsequent term. The recipients will be notified by email and the successful students posted on the college/campus website.

Students are not required to apply for the scholarship as it is awarded based on academic performance in undergraduate level programs.

UICC awards students at the top of the pathway program with Exceptional Academic Performance Scholarships each semester. The scholarship award is equivalent to $750.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be currently studying full-time.
• Have been studying full-time (i.e.: minimum 3 credit hours) and have achieved competencies in all courses across their current program (for which the scholarship is applied for) in semester immediately before the semester when the scholarship is being awarded.
• Not have any outstanding fees on their student account.
• Not have previously received an Academic Distinction or Academic Merit scholarship nor had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.
• Not be receiving another Navitas scholarship in the same semester of consideration for this award. If the student is short-listed for multiple scholarships, the student will be awarded the one of greatest value.

Conditions

• The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate/ program with UICC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
• Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate program with UICC.
• Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
• Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
• Scholarships cannot be backdated.

Selection will be based on:

• Students with the highest academic results in each pathway program in a given semester.
• Academic results will be based on the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) on full-time studies from their previous semester of study. Should multiple students have identical academic results, the scholarship selection committee will refer back to marks awarded within each subjects/course to ascertain the scholarship recipient.
• Student awarded the Academic Distinction Scholarship in the same term will be disqualified from contention for the Exceptional Academic Performance Scholarship.
• Additional factors such as educational disadvantage, member of specific equity group and/or significantly adverse personal circumstances may be taken into account where the scholarship selection committee must differentiate between equally qualified applicants.
• Outcome of scheduled interview (if required).

Notification of results

The scholarship selection committee will announce the recipients of the Navitas Academic Distinction Scholarship upon the completion of each semester and following the course registration period for the subsequent term. The recipients will be notified by email and the successful students posted on the college/campus website.

Students are not required to apply for the scholarship as it is awarded based on academic performance in undergraduate/postgraduate level programs.

UICC recognizes and celebrates students overcoming adversity in the pursuit of completing their academic program. Each semester, UICC awards two students with Resiliency Award Scholarships. The scholarship award is equivalent to $500.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be currently studying full-time.
• Have been studying full-time (i.e.: minimum 3 credit hours) and have achieved competencies in all courses across their current program (for which the scholarship is applied for) in semester immediately before the semester when the scholarship is being awarded.
• Not have any outstanding fees on their student account.
• Not have previously received an Academic Distinction or Academic Merit scholarship nor had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.
• Not be receiving another Navitas scholarship in the same semester of consideration for this award. If the student is short-listed for multiple scholarships, the student will be awarded the one of greatest value.

Conditions

• The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate/ program with UICC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
• Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate program with UICC.
• Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
• Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
• Scholarships cannot be backdated.

Selection will be based on:

• Nominations received from UICC instructors, identifying students who have shown improvement in classroom citizenship/academic ability or have overcome adversity to be successful in their studies.
• The Scholarship Selection Committee will award the scholarships based on the quality of nominations, as determined by personal circumstances and academic performance.
• Additional factors such as educational disadvantage, member of specific equity group and/or significantly adverse personal circumstances may be taken into account where the scholarship selection committee must differentiate between equally qualified applicants.
• Outcome of scheduled interview (if required).

Notification of results

The scholarship selection committee will announce the recipients of the Navitas Academic Distinction Scholarship upon the completion of each semester and following the course registration period for the subsequent term. The recipients will be notified by email and the successful students posted on the college/campus website.

Students are not required to apply for the scholarship as it is awarded based on nominations submitted by UICC instructors.

Each semester, UICC awards two students with Community Engagement Scholarships. The scholarship award is equivalent to $250.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be currently studying full-time.
• Have been studying full-time (i.e.: minimum 3 credit hours) and have achieved competencies in all courses across their current program (for which the scholarship is applied for) in semester immediately prior to the semester when the scholarship is being awarded.
• Not have any outstanding fees on their student account.
• Not have previously received an Academic Distinction or Academic Merit scholarship nor had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.
• Not be receiving another Navitas scholarship in the same semester of consideration for this award. If the student is short-listed for multiple scholarships, the student will be awarded the one of greatest value.

Conditions

• The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate program with UICC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
• Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate program with UICC.
• Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
• Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
• Scholarships cannot be backdated.

Selection will be based on:

• Participated in the improvement and promotion of a positive student experience at UICC in their previous semester of study.
• Exemplifying the Navitas core values during this participation, which include:
  • Having conviction to our purpose and potential
  • Demonstrating drive by achieving and advancing together
  • Being adventurous in mind and spirit
  • Demonstrating rigour in enhancing our professional reputation and credibility
  • Being genuine in the way we behave and deliver
  • Showing respect by celebrating, valuing and caring for people and the environment

Notification of results

The scholarship selection committee will announce the recipients of the Navitas Academic Distinction Scholarship upon the completion of each semester and following the course registration period for the subsequent term. The recipients will be notified by email and the successful students posted on the college/campus website.

Students are not required to apply for the scholarship as it is awarded based on student experience participation at UICC. Students must be nominated for this award by UICC staff members or Student Leader Managers.