Vancouver Island University is a dynamic and diverse educational organization, dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning, service, and research. VIU fosters student success, strong community connections, and international collaboration by providing access to a wide range of university programs designed for their students.
VIU provides excellent facilities and small classes taught by experienced and highly-qualified instructors. International students will also have access to academic advising, personal counselling, and support services. VIU operates four campuses including the main campus in Nanaimo and regional campuses in Duncan, Powell River, and Parksville-Qualicum. VIU is also the proud owner of Milner Gardens and Woodlands in Qualicum Beach, recently named one of the top 10 public gardens in Canada.
International students are eligible for an entrance scholarship valued at $1,000 CAD per year for a max of four years. Selection is based upon highest average of combined marks from an IB school. Awarding of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year scholarships is dependent on retention of a GPA of 3 or better.
Terms and Conditions:
- All applications received before the end of the closing date will be considered for scholarships.
- Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis until available scholarship funds have been exhausted.
- Scholarships will be awarded based on merit, at the sole discretion of the school.
- Any or all scholarship values published is an indicative value of the award and does not indicate the actual awards.
- Please note that all scholarships information and/or scholarships value in this list were correct at time of publication, however they are subject to change without notice.
- Submission of an application and meeting the minimum criteria does not automatically guarantee the applicant a scholarship.
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- All applicants must register as students via Scholarship2u.com.
- All applicants must make an application via the Scholarships2u.com portal in order to qualify for the scholarship.
- Scholarship covers tuition fees only.
- Terms and conditions may apply.
- Applicants must submit a certified copy of their recent exam results upon request. (If your documents are in a language other than English, you must provide certified translations).
- Open to students aged 18 and above.
- Minimum qualification for Undergraduates: A-LEVEL, UEC, O-Level, STPM, or equivalent.
- Minimum qualification for Postgraduates: Bachelor degree qualification or equivalent
- English Language Requirement: 6.5 in IELTS (Academic Module) or equivalent
- Students will be subjected to an interview and required to sit the college entrance tests.
- School Leaving Certificate
- Letter of Recommendation from School
- Other supporting documents e.g. resume, awards, portfolio etc.
- A photocopy of valid passport photography page
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