University Canada West (UCW) entrance awards, scholarships and grants are available to new students applying to a UCW undergraduate or graduate program. Students currently studying at UCW may be eligible to apply for continuing student Awards.

You can receive only one (1) award, scholarship, grant or continuing student award if eligible (limited exceptions apply, see below for details).

Please review policy documents 9009 – Awards for the complete details regarding UCW policies and procedures for awards.

Entrance Awards

University Canada West entrance awards are available to new students approved for admission to either undergraduate or graduate programs at UCW.

  • You can receive only ONE (1) entrance award (limited exceptions apply, see below for details).
    • If you are eligible for multiple automatically awarded awards, then you will receive the award with the highest value.
  • Students taking online programs are not eligible for these awards, unless specified.
  • Applicants with conditional offers are not eligible to qualify for an award until they fulfill the conditions for full (i.e. unconditional) admission.
  • Award recipients are expected to act as ambassadors for UCW and participate in outreach and alumni engagement initiatives.
  • All awards are disbursed as tuition credit.
  • New Student Orientation (NSO), ENGL 080, and any repeat course attempts are not eligible courses for disbursal payments (even if taken within the disbursal period).

The following awards are bestowed automatically. That is, no award application is required as these awards will be granted at point of admission (if eligibility is met).

Applicable Programs: Master of Business Administration

Eligibility: This grant is open to international applicants who are citizens from one of the following countries:

Award Value:

Disbursal:

  • Disbursements will commence from the second term of enrolment (excluding any terms with preparatory courses*).

Condition(s):

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrolment status.

Award End Date:

This grant is valid for students enrolling in our January 2025 intake. Eligible applicants will need to submit their applications by the admission deadlines.

Applicable Programs: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts, MBA Foundation

Eligibility: This grant is open to international applicants who are citizens from one of the following countries:

Award Value:

Disbursal:

  • Disbursements will commence from the second term of enrolment (excluding any terms with preparatory courses*).

*The award amount for MBAF is issued as the student takes MBAF 501, MBAF 502 and MBAF 504.

Condition(s):

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrolment status.

Award End Date: This grant is valid until 31st of October 2025 (2025 award). Eligible applicants will need to submit their applications by the admission deadlines.

Applicable Programs: MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts

Eligibility: This award is open to domestic applicants who are either active members, reservists, or veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)* or CF One members. Students taking online programs are not eligible for this award. This award is part of the CF One Member Appreciation Program, which was created to promote a variety of exclusive and meaningful discounts to the Canadian Forces Community and their families, one million strong, in recognition of their sacrifices and dedication.

*A copy of the members CF One Card must be submitted with the initial application to be considered for this offer.

Award Value: Recipients will receive a 30% lower tuition rate in recognition of their service to this country.

Disbursal: The award will be applied as a discount to all courses within the program plan.

Condition(s):

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrollment status.

Award End Date: This award currently has no official end date. This is subject to change. Please refer to this page for any updated information.

Applicable Programs: MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts

Eligibility: This grant is open to international applicants who are citizens from one of the following countries:

Azerbaijan Armenia Belarus Georgia
Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Moldova Russia
Tajikistan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan

Award Value:

Program 2024 Amount 2025 Amount
Associate of Arts $9,450 $9,450
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication $18,900 $18,900
Bachelor of Commerce $18,900 $18,900
Master of Business Administration $9,720 $9,720

Disbursal: The award value will be applied as a tuition credit each term, from the second term of study. Disbursements will be pro-rated based on the number of courses in which the student is registered at UCW.

Condition(s):

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrollment status.

Award End Date: This grant is valid until 31st of October 2025 (2025 award). Eligible applicants will need to submit their applications by the admission deadlines.

Applicable Programs: MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts

Eligibility: This grant is open to international applicants who are citizens from one of the following countries:

Albania Andorra Austria Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus
Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland
France Germany Greece Hungary
Iceland Ireland Italy Kosovo
Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg
Malta Monaco Montenegro Netherlands
North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal
Romania San Marino Serbia Slovakia
Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland
United Kingdom

Award Value:

Program Amount
Associate of Arts $12,789
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication $25,578
Bachelor of Commerce $25,578
Master of Business Administration $12,771

Disbursal:

  • Disbursements will commence from the second term of enrolment (excluding any terms with preparatory courses).

Condition(s):

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrollment status.

Award End Date: This grant will discontinue from September 2024.

Applicable Programs: MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts

Eligibility: This grant is open to international applicants who are citizens from Iran.

Program 2024 Amount 2025 Amount
Associate of Arts $9,450 $9,450
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication $18,900 $18,900
Bachelor of Commerce $18,900 $18,900
Master of Business Administration $9,720 $9,720

Disbursal:

  • Disbursements will commence from the second term of enrolment (excluding any terms with preparatory courses).

Condition(s):

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrolment status.

Award End Date: This grant is valid until 31st of October 2025 (2025 award). Eligible applicants will need to submit their applications by the admission deadlines.

Applicable Programs: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication

Eligibility: This award is open to both domestic applicants and international applicants who have a GPA of 2.33 (C+) or higher (after conversion) on their qualification used as their basis for admission.

Award Value:

Domestic $2,784
International $17,400

Disbursal:

  • Disbursements will commence from the final year of enrolment (i.e. the final 10 courses of your program).

Conditions:

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrolment status.
  • The student must not be awarded transfer credits (including PLAR) at the point of admission or for the duration of their studies.

Award End Date:
Eligible applicants will need to submit their applications by December 30, 2024.

Applicable Programs: MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts

Eligibility: This award is open to both domestic applicants and international applicants who have excellent academic achievement on their qualification used as their basis for admission. Please see Award Value for the specific CGPA requirements.

Master of Business Administration
CGPA Domestic Students International Students
4.30 $1,200 $4,000
4.00 $800 $2,000
3.80 $400 N/A
Bachelor of Commerce
CGPA Domestic Students International Students
4.30 $4,800 $8,000
4.00 $3,200 $4,000
3.80 $1,600 N/A
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication
CGPA Domestic Students International Students
4.30 $4,800 $8,000
4.00 $3,200 $4,000
3.80 $1,600 N/A
Associate of Arts
CGPA Domestic Students International Students
4.30 $2,400 $4,000
4.00 $1,600 $2,000
3.80 $800 N/A

Disbursal:

  • Disbursements will commence from the second term of enrolment (excluding any terms with preparatory courses).

Condition(s):

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrollment status.

Award End Date:

This award currently has no official end date. This is subject to change. Please refer to this page for any updated information.

Applicable Programs: MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts

Eligibility: This grant is open to international applicants who are citizens from one of the following countries:

Brunei Bhutan Cambodia Indonesia Laos
Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore
Thailand Timor Leste Vietnam

Award Value:

Program 2024 Amount 2025 Amount
Associate of Arts $6,804 $6,804
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication $13,608 $13,608
Bachelor of Commerce $13,608 $13,608
Master of Business Administration $7,000 $8,655

Disbursal:

  • Disbursements will commence from the second term of enrolment (excluding any terms with preparatory courses).

Condition(s):

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrollment status.

Award End Date:

This grant is valid until 31st of October 2025 (2025 award). Eligible applicants will need to submit their applications by the admission deadlines.

Applicable Programs: MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts

Eligibility: This grant is open to international applicants who are citizens from one of the following countries:

China Mongolia South Korea Turkey

Award Value:

Program 2024 Amount 2025 Amount
Associate of Arts $5,000 $5,000
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication $5,000 $5,000
Bachelor of Commerce $5,000 $5,000
Master of Business Administration $5,000 $8,655

Disbursal:

  • Disbursements will commence from the second term of enrolment (excluding any terms with preparatory courses).

Condition(s):

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrolment status.

Award End Date:

This grant is valid until 31st of October 2025 (2025 award). Eligible applicants will need to submit their applications by the admission deadlines.

Applicable Programs: MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts

Eligibility:This grant is open to international applicants who are citizens of Ukraine.

Award Value:

Program Amount
Associate of Arts $9,450
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication $18,900
Bachelor of Commerce $18,900
Master of Business Administration $9,720

Disbursal: The award value will be applied as a tuition credit each term, from the second term of study. Disbursements will be pro-rated based on the number of courses in which the student is registered at UCW.

Condition(s):

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrollment status.

Award End Date: Eligible applicants will need to submit their applications by November 30, 2024.

The following awards are reviewed and awarded through an application process (i.e. non-automatically). These awards may be limited, and eligibility does not guarantee approval.

  • The award application forms can be downloaded using the following links:
  • Award applications must be received a minimum 30-days before the applicant’s program start date.
    • Award applications must be complete to be considered as meeting this deadline.
  • Award applications are not reviewed until after the applicant has been approved for admission.
  • Award applications are not reviewed until after all required documents have been received.
    • The Registrar’s Office may request additional documents before determining an outcome for an award application.

Applicable Programs: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration

Eligibility: Student must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee with protected status at the time of application.

Apply: This award application form can be downloaded here.

Award Value:

Award Value 2025
Associate of Arts $8,000
Bachelor of Commerce $16,000
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication $16,000
Master of Business Administration $8,000

A student may only qualify for one UCW major award.


Disbursal:Disbursements will commence from the second term of enrolment (excluding any terms with preparatory courses).

Conditions:

  • Students must meet admissions requirements.
  • The student must fill out the Access to Education Grant application form.
  • The student must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of application.
  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the grant) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.

Award end date:

This award currently has no official end date. This is subject to change. Please refer to this page for any updated information.

 

Applicable Programs: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Bachelor of Commerce

Eligibility: This grant is for recent high school graduates only. Secondary school applicants who have graduated from a British Columbia secondary school (high school) or equivalent are required to have, at minimum, the equivalent of a BC high school (Grade 12) diploma, with an overall average of C.

Apply: This award application form can be downloaded here.  

Award Value: 

Award Value 2025
Associate of Arts $8,000
Bachelor of Commerce $16,000
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication $16,000

A student may only qualify for one UCW major award.

Disbursal: Disbursements will commence from the second term of enrolment (excluding any terms with preparatory courses).

Conditions: 

  • Students must meet admissions requirements.
  • The student must fill out the Access to Education Grant application form. 
  • The student must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of application.
  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires. 
  • The student must not change programs. 
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the grant) by their respective due dates. 
  • The student must maintain good academic standing. 

Award end date: 

This award currently has no official end date. This is subject to change. Please refer to this page for any updated information. 

 

  1. Applicable Programs: Master of Business Administration.

    Eligibility: This award is open to domestic applicants from a Canadian Indigenous community (specifically First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples).

    Applicants must be approved for either the Summer or Fall intakes.

    Award Value:

    A maximum of one (1) Indigenous student will be awarded a full tuition scholarship every year.

    Required Documents:

    • Award Application Form
      • Award applications must be submitted by May 31 (of the year the program commences).
    • Canadian Indian Status Card
    • Personal Statement
      • This statement (approximately 1,000 words) should describe how undertaking the Master of Business Administration degree program at UCW will impact the applicant’s career and personal goals.
      • The personal statement submitted with the Scholarship & Awards Application is final; no updated personal statements will be reviewed.

    Disbursal:

    • The award will be applied as a discount to all courses within the program plan.

    Condition(s):

    • The student must commence their program before your offer for admission expires.
    • The student must not change programs.
    • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
    • The student must maintain good academic standing.
    • The student must maintain a full-time enrolment status.

    Award End Date:

    This award currently has no official end date. This is subject to change. Please refer to this page for any updated information.

Applicable Programs: Master of Business Administration.

Eligibility: This grant is open to domestic applicants who are current members of a recognized Canadian professional association. The list can be found here.

Award Value:

Disbursal:

Disbursements will commence from the second term of enrolment (excluding any terms with preparatory courses).

Condition(s):

  • The student must include proof of membership.
  • The student must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of application.
  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.

Award End Date:

This grant is valid until 31st of October 2025 (2025 award). Eligible applicants will need to submit their applications by the admission deadlines.

  1. Applicable Programs: Master of Business Administration Foundation.

    Eligibility:

    This grant is open to both domestic applicants and international applicants who are required to take the MBA Foundation courses as a part of their program plan.

    Award Value:

    Required Documents:

    • Award Application Form
    • Personal Statement
      • This statement (approximately 500 words) should describe how undertaking the Master of Business Administration degree program at UCW will impact the applicant’s career and personal goals.
      • The personal statement submitted with the Scholarship & Awards Application is final; no updated personal statements will be reviewed

    Disbursal:

    • Disbursements will commence in the last term of enrolment.

    Condition(s):

    • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
    • The student must not change programs.
    • The student must complete 33 credits of the MBA degree program within 36 months (of completing the MBA Foundation courses).
    • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
    • The student must maintain good academic standing.
    • The student must maintain a full-time enrolment status.

    Award End Date:

    This award currently has no official end date. This is subject to change. Please refer to this page for any updated information.

Applicable Programs: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration

Eligibility: The grant is open to all applicants with proof of Indigenous status as defined by the Government of Canada.

Apply: This award application form can be downloaded here

Award Value: 

Award Value 2025
Associate of Arts $8,000
Bachelor of Commerce $16,000
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication $16,000
Master of Business Administration $8,000

A student may only qualify for one UCW major award.

Disbursal: Disbursements will commence from the second term of enrolment (excluding any terms with preparatory courses).

Conditions: 

  • Students must meet admissions requirements. 
  • The student must fill out the Nurturing Wisdom Grant application form. 
  • The student must have proof of Indigenous status at the time of application. 
  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires. 
  • The student must not change programs. 
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the grant) by their respective due dates. 
  • The student must maintain good academic standing. 

Award end date: 

This award currently has no official end date. This is subject to change. Please refer to this page for any updated information. 

Applicable Programs: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts

Eligibility: This award is open to domestic applicants who demonstrate the following (at the time of the award application):

  • Canadian citizenship or permanent residency (at the time of application); and,
  • Graduation from high school within the past 12 months with a minimum cumulative grade point average (4.00).

Additionally, applicants may be contacted by UCW for an interview before determining an outcome for an award application.

Applicants must be approved for either the Summer or Fall intakes.

Award Value:
A maximum of twenty (20) students will be awarded a full tuition scholarship every year.

Required Documents:

  • Award Application Form
    • Award applications must be submitted by May 31st (of the year the program commences).
  • Personal Statement
    • This statement (approimately. 1,000 words) should describe how undertaking an undergraduate degree program at UCW will impact the applicant’s career and personal goals.
    • The personal statement submitted with the Scholarship & Awards Application is final; no updated personal statements will be reviewed
  • Letter of Recommendation
    • This recommendation letter should be from an educator or a community leader.

Disbursal:

The award will be applied as a discount to all courses within the program plan.

Condition(s):

  • The student must commence their program before their offer for admission expires.
  • The student must not change programs.
  • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
  • The student must maintain a minimum 3.20 cumulative grade point average.
  • The student must maintain good academic standing.
  • The student must maintain a full-time enrolment status.

Award End Date:

This award currently has no official end date. This is subject to change. Please refer to this page for any updated information.

Continuing Student Awards

University Canada West continuing awards are available to students currently studying either undergraduate or graduate programs at UCW.

  • You can receive only ONE (1) continuing student award.
  • Students who were recipients of an entrance award are not eligible for a continuing student award.
  • Students taking online programs are not eligible for these awards.
  • Award recipients are expected to act as ambassadors for UCW and participate in outreach and alumni engagement initiatives.
  • All awards are disbursed as tuition credit.
  • Repeat course attempts are not eligible courses for disbursal payments (even if taken within the disbursal period).

The following award is reviewed and bestowed through an award application process (i.e. non-automatically). These awards may be limited, and eligibility does not guarantee approval.

  1. Applicable Programs: Master of Business Administration

    Eligibility:

    This award is open to both domestic applicants and international applicants who have excellent academic achievement in their MBA qualification with UCW. Students must have completed 27 credits with a minimum 3.80 cumulative grade point average*.

    *The CGPA achievement is calculated by only using the grade points of the first 27 credits completed for the MBA degree program (including transfer credits).

    Required Documents:

    • Award Application Form
      • Award applications must be submitted within 30 days of achieving the minimum 27 credits required (including transfer credits).

    Award Value:

    Disbursal:

    • Disbursements will commence in the last term of enrolment.

    Condition(s):

    • The student must maintain a minimum 3.80 cumulative grade point average.
    • The student must pay all fees (that are not covered by the award) by their respective due dates.
    • The student must maintain good academic standing.
    • The student must maintain a full-time enrollment status.