Douglas College International Scholarships In Canada 2027 (Funded)
Overview
Douglas College offers entrance scholarships and continuing student awards for international students pursuing undergraduate education in Canada. Nearly $100,000 in entrance scholarships is distributed annually for Fall, Winter, and Summer intakes. The Douglas College International Student Scholarship provides tuition fee assistance with a maximum award value of CAD 7,000, selecting up to five high-achieving students each academic year. Continuing student awards, such as the International Education Returning Student Scholarship created in 1995, recognize enrolled students who demonstrate academic excellence.
Who can apply
Applicants from all countries worldwide are eligible to apply. Candidates must be international students. For entrance scholarships, applicants need a High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 60 percent or its equivalent, and must meet English language proficiency requirements through a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 83 or an overall band score of 6.5 in the IELTS Academic module. For the returning student scholarship, candidates must be enrolled at Douglas College in a minimum of nine credits within any academic program or faculty, and have completed at least 21 letter grade credits at the college with a minimum GPA of 3.75.
What you get
Selected undergraduate students receive tuition fee assistance covering a portion of their tuition fees, up to a maximum award value of CAD 7,000. Up to five high-achieving international students are selected each academic year for the entrance scholarship.
Requirements
Applicants must apply to Douglas College and choose an available program open to international students. Application procedures involve submitting an online application via Education Planner BC along with a CAD 100 application fee. Required supporting documents include high school or college transcripts, proof of English proficiency, a copy of a valid passport, and a copy of the Education Planner BC application summary. For the Dr. Guangwei Ouyang International Education Entrance Scholarship, a separate entrance scholarship PDF form and supporting documents must be emailed to Douglas International by the deadline. Returning student awards do not require an application and select candidates automatically based on enrollment and GPA criteria.
How to apply
To apply, prospective students must find an eligible undergraduate or post-degree program at Douglas College, verify program availability with International Admissions, and submit an application online through Education Planner BC with the required fee. Supporting documents must be scanned as separate PDFs and sent to International Admissions for verification. Upon meeting entry requirements, applicants receive an offer letter within 7 to 10 business days, after which they must pay a deposit to accept the offer and receive a letter of acceptance. Students must then apply for a study permit and a Temporary Resident Visa if required by their country of origin.
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- A separate application is required. Applicants must complete the entrance scholarship form (PDF) by the deadline below and email it along with all supporting documents to Douglas International. To be considered, students must have already applied to Douglas College.
- A separate application is required. Applicants must complete the entrance scholarship form (PDF) by the deadline below and email it along with all supporting documents to Douglas International. To be considered, students must have already applied to Douglas College.
- Step 1. Find Your Program: Douglas College has over 100 undergraduate and post-degree programs to choose from! Find a program open to international students and pick the one you like.
- Step 2. Check Requirements: Check the Douglas College admission requirements and application dates and deadlines for international students.
- Step 2. Check Requirements: Check the Douglas College admission requirements and application dates and deadlines for international students.
- Step 3. Check Program Availability: Contact International Admissions to make sure your program is available before submitting an application.
- Step 4. Apply Online: Navigate to Education Planner BC, create an account, fill in your personal information, choose your program, and pay the $100 CAD application fee.
- Step 6. Receive An Offer Of Admission: If you meet the College’s entry requirements, an offer letter will be sent within 7-10 business days and will include instructions on how to accept your offer and provide the deposit.
- Step 7. Pay The Deposit To Accept The Offer And Receive A LOA: After you have accepted your offer, you will receive a letter of acceptance followed by more information about course planning, registration, new student orientation, and more.
- Step 8. Apply For A Study Permit and Prepare to Arrive: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires credential-seeking students to hold a valid study permit during their studies in Canada. Students from certain countries must also apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
- Step 8. Apply For A Study Permit and Prepare to Arrive: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires credential-seeking students to hold a valid study permit during their studies in Canada. Students from certain countries must also apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
- Douglas College is a Designated Learning Institution. Douglas College’s DLI number is O19360973702. For the full DLI list, please see the IRCC website.
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