International Student Award FAQ

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is an award?

·         An award is recognition of a student’s hard work in high school.

·         In this case, the value of the award is a one-time non-renewable award of $3,000CDN.

·         It does not need to be repaid to the university, under normal circumstances

 

How do I qualify for this award?

·         Need to meet minimum academic requirements for program

·         Have to be currently studying at a high school in one of the target countries

·         Have to meet the application deadline of April 1, 2013

·         Must have ALREADY APPLIED to Brock by deadline

·         Must be coming to Brock on a study permit

·         Must be coming directly into undergraduate studies at Brock (i.e. not studying English as a second language first)

                 

What are the target countries?

Students who are eligible to apply must be international students coming to Brock from:

•          Antigua
•     Australia
•          Bahamas
•          Bermuda
•     New Zealand
•          St. Lucia
•          Trinidad
•          United Kingdom
•          United States

        

 

How do I apply for the award?

·         Apply to Brock

·         Apply for the award by filling out the application at http://www.brocku.ca/international-student-award/awardapp [1]

 

Do I need to provide additional documents?

·         You need to apply to Brock via OUAC and supply Brock with all necessary documents for your application

·         In addition, you will need to fill out the online application and submit it with a Letter of Intent

 

When will a decision be made?

·         The first round of decisions will be made after April 15, 2013

 

How will I be notified of the decision?

·         You will be emailed at the address supplied on the application if you are successful

·         Only successful applicants will be notified

 

If I am successful, will I still be eligible for the Entrance Awards?

·         Yes, you will still be eligible based on your overall admission average. See www.brocku.ca/safa [2] for more information about the Entrance Awards

                            

Does it matter what program I am entering to be eligible?

·         No it does not matter what program you are entering. If you are an international student coming to study in an undergraduate program directly from high school from one of the specified countries, you are eligible for the award, no matter what program you are entering.

 

Who makes the decision if I get the award?

·         There is a committee that reviews all the applications

 

What will be the deciding factor on who gets the award?

·         The committee will base their final decisions on two items – meeting minimum award qualifications and on the substance of your statement of intent.