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Scholarships

FIC is pleased to support our students with 47 scholarship opportunities recognizing the academic success and community engagement of our students! Students are not required to apply for these scholarships, as they will be awarded based on academic performance and staff/instructor nominations.

Scholarships for new students

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Navitas Family Bursaries

Value

The bursary is equivalent to 10% of the tuition fee for the 1st program of study at a Navitas Institution. The bursary does not apply to additional units or repeat units that may also be undertaken and excludes mixed English options.

Eligibility

  • Family Bursary applies where two or more students from the same family study at a Navitas institution.
  • The first family member can be studying at a Navitas institution at the same time as the other family members or may have studied at any Navitas institution previously.
  • The family bursary is granted to the second and subsequent family members who study at a Navitas institution.
  • Not have previously received a Navitas scholarship or bursary, or had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.

Definitions

For the purpose of this bursary, a family member is defined as a husband, wife, brother, sister, mother, father, son, daughter or stepchild.

Conditions

  • Successful recipients will not receive any money from the Navitas member institution. The value of the bursary will be recorded on the student’s account each semester of study.
  • The recipient will receive a family bursary based on tuition net of other scholarship and bursaries.
  • The bursary does not apply to additional units or repeat units that may also be undertaken.
  • Navitas bursary is not applicable to English language program or any component of any English language program offered by Navitas member institutions.

Navitas member institutions

The Navitas bursary applies to students studying at Fraser International College (FIC), International College of Manitoba (ICM), Toronto Metropolitan University International College (TMUIC), Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC), Richard Bland College of William & Mary Global Student Success Program (RBC), UMass Boston Navitas Global Student Success Program (UMB), and Queens College Global Student Success Program (QC) in North America.

In addition to the North American Navitas member institutions, Navitas member institutions are located in colleges and campuses across the world.

Application instructions

A completed application must be submitted to the Navitas institution together with supporting documents, such as birth certificate, or family card. Application form can be obtained from the Navitas institution where the student has enrolled.

FIC 2024/2025 New Student Scholarship

FIC is committed to help new students with their applications. For students who apply to study at FIC in 2024, FIC awards fifty students with the FIC 2024 New Student Scholarship. This scholarship will open on November 21, 2023.

Value

The Scholarship award is equivalent to $2,000 CAD.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Must have a valid FIC letter of offer
  • Scholarship interview with an FIC staff
  • During the interview, you will elaborate on the following topics:
    • Why did you choose Vancouver as your study destination?
    • Why did you choose FIC as your study destination?
    • What’s the first thing you want to experience in Canada?
    • Why did you choose your program of study?

Conditions

  • Student must be willing to be profiled on FIC’s social media and website platforms.
  • The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate program with FIC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
  • Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate program with FIC.
  • Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
  • Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
  • Scholarships cannot be backdated.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on:

  • Scholarship Interview.
  • Personal story relating to international education.

Notification of results

Student will receive an email confirmation as well as the scholarship certificate once chosen.

Application instructions

Students must fill out the application form. Interested students will be contacted to schedule the scholarship interview. 

FIC Global Citizen Scholarship

Value

The Scholarship award is equivalent to $3,000 CAD.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Must have a valid FIC letter of offer. Scholarship interview with an FIC staff.
  • During the interview, you will showcase how you have been a good citizen in your
    community and how you plan to continue the good work at FIC and in Canada

Conditions

  • Student must be willing to be profiled on FIC’s social media and website platforms.
  • A photograph and biography of the applicant will be used in various marketing materials.
  • The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate program with FIC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
  • Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate program with FIC.
  • Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
  • Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
  • Scholarships cannot be backdated.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on:

  • Do the answers relate to the topic.
  • Creativity.
  • Personal story relating to international education.
  • Personal story relating to community engagement.

Notification of results

This scholarship will be offered on a monthly basis with applications opening on January 2, 2024.

Application open Notification period
September 2024 Intake
January 2 – 31 February 8
February 1 – 29 March 7
March 1 – 31 April 4
April 1 – 30 May 9
May 1 – 30 June 6
January 2025 Intake
September 4 – 30 October 4
October 1 – 31 November 7

 

Application instructions

Students must fill out the application form. Interested students will be contacted to schedule the scholarship interview.

FIC Women in STEM Scholarship

Value

The Scholarship award is equivalent to $2,500 CAD.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Must have a valid FIC letter of offer in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math
    programs
  • Scholarship interview with an FIC staff
  • During the interview, you will elaborate on the following topics:
    • The reason why you are passionate about STEM field
    • Your achievements in the STEM field so far
    • How are you going to add value to the program?

Conditions

  • The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate program with FIC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
  • Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate program with FIC.
  • Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
  • Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
  • Scholarships cannot be backdated

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on:

  • Does the video relate to the topic.
  • Creativity.
  • Personal story relating to STEM field.

Notification of results

Student will receive an email confirmation as well as the scholarship certificate once chosen.

Application instructions

Students must fill out the application form, interested students will be contacted to arrange for the scholarship interview.

FIC Sustainability Scholarship

Value

The Scholarship award is equivalent to $2,500 CAD.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Must have a valid FIC letter of offer in Environment program
  • Scholarship interview with an FIC staff
  • During the interview, you will elaborate why you are interested in studying
    Environment and the initiatives you have taken towards environmental sustainability

Conditions

  • The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate program with FIC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
  • Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate program with FIC.
  • Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
  • Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
  • Scholarships cannot be backdated

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on:

  • Does the video relate to the topic
  • Creativity
  • Personal story relating to environmental sustainability

Notification of results

Student will receive an email confirmation as well as the scholarship certificate once chosen.

Application instructions

Students must fill out the application form. Interested students will be contacted to schedule the scholarship interview. 

Scholarships for current students

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Academic Distinction Scholarship

FIC is committed to helping you achieve your academic goals by offering scholarships to outstanding students. Each semester, FIC awards five students with Academic Distinction Scholarships.

Value

The Scholarship award is equivalent to $1,000.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be currently studying full-time;
  • Have been studying full-time (i.e.: minimum 12 credit hours) and have achieved competencies in all courses across their current program (for which the scholarship is applied for) in semester immediately prior to the semester when the scholarship is being awarded;
  • Not have any outstanding fees on their student account;
  • Not have previously received an Academic Distinction or Academic Merit scholarship nor had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.
  • Not be receiving another Navitas scholarship in the same semester of consideration for this award. If the student is short-listed for multiple scholarships, the student will be awarded the one of greatest value.

Conditions

  • The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate/postgraduate program with FIC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
  • Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate/postgraduate program with FIC.
  • Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
  • Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
  • Scholarships cannot be backdated.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on:

  • Academic results based on the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) on full-time studies from their previous semester of study. Should multiple students have identical academic results, the scholarship selection committee will refer back to marks awarded within each subjects/course to ascertain the scholarship recipient.
  • Additional factors such as educational disadvantage, member of specific equity group and/or significantly adverse personal circumstances may be taken into account where the scholarship selection committee must differentiate between equally qualified applicants.
  • Outcome of scheduled interview (if required)

Notification of results

The scholarship selection committee will announce the recipients of the Navitas Academic Distinction Scholarship upon the completion of each semester and following the course registration period for the subsequent term. The recipients will be notified by email and the successful students posted on the college/campus website.

Application instructions

Students are not required to apply for the scholarship as it is awarded based on academic performance in undergraduate/postgraduate level programs.

Exceptional Academic Performance Scholarship

FIC is committed to helping you achieve your academic goals by offering scholarships to outstanding students. Each semester, FIC awards twelve students at the top of each pathway program with Exceptional Academic Performance Scholarships.

Value

The Scholarship award is equivalent to $750.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be currently studying full-time;
  • Have been studying full-time (i.e.: minimum 12 credit hours) and have achieved competencies in all courses across their current program (for which the scholarship is applied for) in semester immediately prior to the semester when the scholarship is being awarded;
  • Not have any outstanding fees on their student account;
  • Not have previously received an Academic Distinction or Academic Merit scholarship nor had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.
  • Not be receiving another Navitas scholarship in the same semester of consideration for this award. If the student is short-listed for multiple scholarships, the student will be awarded the one of greatest value.

Conditions

  • The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate/postgraduate program with FIC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
  • The recipient will receive a family bursary based on tuition net of other scholarship and bursaries.
  • Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate/postgraduate program with FIC.
  • Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
  • Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
  • Scholarships cannot be backdated.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on:

  • Students with the highest academic results in each pathway program in a given semester.
  • Academic results will be based on the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) on full-time studies from their previous semester of study. Should multiple students have identical academic results, the scholarship selection committee will refer back to marks awarded within each subjects/course to ascertain the scholarship recipient.
  • Student awarded the Academic Distinction Scholarship in the same term will be disqualified from contention for the Exceptional Academic Performance Scholarship
  • Additional factors such as educational disadvantage, member of specific equity group and/or significantly adverse personal circumstances may be taken into account where the scholarship selection committee must differentiate between equally qualified applicants.
  • Outcome of scheduled interview (if required)

Notification of results

The scholarship selection committee will announce the recipients of the Exceptional Academic Performance Scholarship upon the completion of each semester and following the course registration period for the subsequent term. The recipients will be notified by email and the successful students posted on the college/campus website.

Application instructions

Students are not required to apply for the scholarship as it is awarded based on academic performance in undergraduate/postgraduate level programs.

Community Engagement Scholarship

FIC is committed to helping you achieve your academic goals by offering scholarships to outstanding students. Each semester, FIC awards ten students with Community Engagement Scholarships.

Value

The Scholarship award is equivalent to $500.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be currently studying full-time;
  • Have been studying full-time (i.e.: minimum 9 credit hours) and have achieved competencies in all courses across their current program (for which the scholarship is applied for) in semester immediately prior to the semester when the scholarship is being awarded;
  • Have participated in the improvement and promotion of a positive student experience at FIC in the semester immediately prior to the semester when the scholarship is being awarded;
  • Not have any outstanding fees on their student account;
  • Not have previously received an Academic Distinction or Academic Merit scholarship nor had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.
  • Not be receiving another Navitas scholarship in the same semester of consideration for this award. If the student is short-listed for multiple scholarships, the student will be awarded the one of greatest value.

Conditions

  • The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate/postgraduate program with FIC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
  • Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate/postgraduate program with FIC.
  • Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
  • Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
  • Scholarships cannot be backdated.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on:

  • Participated in the improvement and promotion of a positive student experience at FIC in their previous semester of study.
  • Exemplifying the Navitas core values during this participation, which include:
    • Having conviction to our purpose and potential
    • Demonstrating drive by achieving and advancing together.
    • Being adventurous in mind and spirit.
    • Demonstrating rigour in enhancing our professional reputation and credibility.
    • Being genuine in the way we behave and deliver.
    • Showing respect by celebrating, valuing and caring for people and the environment.
  • Additional factors such as educational disadvantage, member of specific equity group and/or significantly adverse personal circumstances may be taken into account where the scholarship selection committee must differentiate between equally qualified applicants.
  • Outcome of scheduled interview (if required)

Notification of results

The scholarship selection committee will announce the recipients of the Community Engagement Scholarship upon the completion of each semester and following the course registration period for the subsequent term. The recipients will be notified by email and the successful students posted on the college/campus website.

Application instructions

Students are not required to apply for the scholarship as it is awarded based on student experience participation at FIC. Students must be nominated for this award by FIC staff members or Student Leader Managers.

Resiliency Award Scholarship

FIC recognizes and celebrates students overcoming adversity in the pursuit of completing their academic program. Each semester, FIC awards twenty students with Resiliency Award Scholarships.

Value

The Scholarship award is equivalent to $250.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be currently studying full-time;
  • Have achieved the required competencies in the course from which they are being nominated in the semester immediately prior to the semester when the scholarship is being awarded;
  • Have been nominated by an FIC instructor for the award in the semester immediately prior to the semester when the scholarship is being awarded;
  • Not have any outstanding fees on their student account;
  • Not have previously received an Academic Distinction or Academic Merit scholarship nor had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.
  • Not be receiving another Navitas scholarship in the same semester of consideration for this award. If the student is short-listed for multiple scholarships, the student will be awarded the one of greatest value.

Conditions

  • The scholarship applies to academic studies completed for an undergraduate/postgraduate program with FIC. Students are liable to pay for the remainder of their semester course fees.
  • Successful recipients will not receive any money from Navitas member institution. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student’s tuition account during their semester of study for an undergraduate/postgraduate program with FIC.
  • Scholarships are not transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes in any circumstances.
  • Navitas member institutions reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
  • Scholarships cannot be backdated.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on:

  • Nominations received from FIC instructors, identifying students who have shown improvement in classroom citizenship/academic ability or have overcome adversity to be successful in their studies.
  • The Scholarship Selection Committee will award the scholarships based on the quality of nominations, as determined by personal circumstances and academic performance.
  • Additional factors such as educational disadvantage, member of specific equity group and/or significantly adverse personal circumstances may be taken into account where the scholarship selection committee must differentiate between equally qualified applicants
  • Outcome of scheduled interview (if required)

Notification of results

The scholarship selection committee will announce the recipients of the Resiliency Award Scholarship upon the completion of each semester and following the course registration period for the subsequent term. The recipients will be notified by email and the successful students posted on the college/campus website.

Application instructions

Students are not required to apply for the scholarship as it is awarded based on nominations submitted by FIC instructors.

All terms and conditions are correct as of 16 February 2022 and subject to change without notice or at the discretion of the Navitas member institute or Navitas Pty Ltd.
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