Lakehead U Increases Values of Entrance Scholarships

(Thunder Bay - February 25, 2004) Lakehead University is pleased to announce that the values of entrance scholarships for high school students entering the 2004-2005 school year has been increased.

The new entrance scholarships are valued at:

Marks Value, Duration
95% and above $14,000 over 4 years
90.0% to 94.9%$10,000 over 4 years
85.0% to 89.9%$ 5,200 over 4 years
82.5% to 84.9%$ 4,000 over 4 years
80.0% to 82.4%$ 3,000 over 4 years

For 2003-2004 Entrance Scholarship Table values were:

95.0% and above $10,000over 4 years
90.0% - 94.9% $7,000 over 4 years
85.0% - 89.9% $5,000 over 4 years
80.0% - 84.9% $1,200 over 4 years

The scholarships are renewable provided an 80% average is maintained in each subsequent year.

"Lakehead University is committed to the success of its students, and academic excellence should be rewarded," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, President at Lakehead. "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."

Entrance scholarships are automatically offered to high-ranking students based on high school average of Grade 12 U and/or M courses or equivalent at the time of the acceptance offer to Lakehead University. Last year, there were 550 entrance scholarships offered to incoming first-year students by Lakehead University. For more information on scholarships and awards, visit Lakehead University's Financial Aid Office at: http://www.lakeheadu.ca/~financeaid or call 343-8206.

MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA: Interviews can be scheduled with Dr. Gilbert by calling Marla Tomlinson at 343-8177.

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Contact: Marla Tomlinson, Communications Officer, Lakehead University, 807-343-8177