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°µÍø51 offers nearly $100,000 in entrance scholarships to new international students each year who have proven to be successful in their previous academic studies.

We currently have two categories of entrance scholarships available for Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters at °µÍø51: 

Douglas International Education Regional Entrance Award: $1,000-$2,000

• No separate application necessary. Students will automatically be assessed upon application to °µÍø51, and will be notified of this award when we send an offer of admission.
• Students from all countries are eligible for this scholarship.
• To be eligible, students must have applied to °µÍø51 by the official semester application deadline listed below.
• Successful recipients typically have an above average GPA (B equivalent or higher) and strong English language proficiency test scores (i.e. IELTS 7.0 and above, or equivalent).

Dr. Guangwei Ouyang International Education Entrance Scholarship: $2,500 

• Separate application required. Applicants must complete the entrance scholarship form (PDF) by the below deadline and email along with all supporting documents to Douglas International. To be considered, students must have already applied to °µÍø51.
• Students are selected based on their previous academic performance and their engagement in their school, community and/or personal development.
• Students from all countries are eligible for this scholarship.

Douglas International Education Entrance Scholarship deadlines

Continuing student awards and scholarships

In addition to entrance scholarships, °µÍø51 students may also qualify for continuing student awards based on their performance throughout the academic year. 

°µÍø51 International Returning Student Scholarship

The International Education Returning Student Scholarship was created in 1995 by °µÍø51 International. The scholarship recognizes international students continuing their studies with °µÍø51 who have demonstrated academic excellence.

Additional information:

Enrollment & GPA Requirements

1. Be an international student enrolled at °µÍø51.
2. Be enrolled in a minimum of nine (9) credits within any academic program or Faculty.
3. Have completed at least 21 letter grade credits at °µÍø51 towards any academic program with a minimum GPA of 3.75.
4. Students can receive this award a maximum of one time during their studies at °µÍø51.
5. There is no application for this scholarship, candidates are based on the above criteria and notified if they have been awarded a scholarship.

Continuing student international outbound mobility bursary

Continuing international and domestic students may apply for additional funding to facilitate their participation in an approved international mobility program. To learn more about international exchange opportunities and available scholarships and awards, please contact °µÍø51 Global Engagement. For details on international exchanges, visit . 

Athletic scholarship

This scholarship was created by Guangwei Ouyang, former VP, International Education & Strategic Partnerships, in 2017, to support the recruitment of international student athletes to °µÍø51. The purpose of the fund is to cover the difference between International and Domestic student tuition fees. A maximum of 5 eligible recipients will be chosen each academic year to receive up to $7,000 towards their tuition. The scholarships will be split equally between the Fall & Winter semester.