Lakehead University Increases Scholarships for First-Year Students
Lakehead University Increases Scholarships for First-Year Students
June 9, 2004Lakehead University announced recently a generous increase in its entrance scholarships. Up to $3,500 is available to qualified first-year students.
"Our entrance scholarships and bursaries are just one way in which Lakehead University focuses on the student," says University President, Dr. Fred Gilbert. "Last year, the University offered its students over 2,600 scholarships and bursaries, worth more than $5-million."
This year, entrance scholarships for high school students entering the 2004-2005 school year have been increased by up to 200%.
"Lakehead University is committed to the success of its students, and academic excellence should be rewarded," says Dr. Gilbert. "Offering entrance scholarships to high school students who have worked diligently to obtain top marks is just one way Lakehead demonstrates its support for students."
Easy Application Process
Students applying to Lakehead University will find the process of applying for scholarships and bursaries easy. If the student's academic average qualifies, an entrance scholarship is awarded automatically. Once the application to the University is received, students are sent information on how to apply online for any other awards for which they meet the criteria. There is no need to fill out lengthy paper applications -- the information is just a click away.
The funds awarded to students are applied directly to tuition fees in September. There is no waiting period for the money, and students need not worry about how to direct the funds back to their fees. As well as receiving funds quickly, there is an opportunity for students to access additional bursary funds during the school year.
Campus Employment
Students who do need to find work during the school year are often able to find work not only on campus, but also in their area of interest. There are 100 jobs offered through the Financial Aid Office and the Student Placement and Coop Centre in departments and faculties on campus. These jobs pay about $8/hour and can be scheduled around classes and study time to accommodate the students' needs.
Guaranteed Residence Space
Lakehead University has over 1,300 residence spaces -- all first-year students are guaranteed a place in residence. This makes the transition to university a more pleasant and friendly experience. Meal plans are available, and there are many residence activities planned throughout the year.
"Value-Added" Quality Education
Lakehead University has been ranked number one in Canada for "Value-Added" in Maclean's annual university ranking issue 2003. "Value-Added" measures the entering average of students and two measures of student achievement: the proportion who graduate and the number of students receiving national awards. The quality of education at Lakehead is obvious in results of a recent universities survey indicating Lakehead graduates have better-than-provincial-average employment rates 6 months and 2 years after graduation.
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