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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Queen's offers a variety of academic scholarships and awards. Please visit the Student Awards site for more information. 

The information below is important student-athlete-specific information, and is useful for both incoming and returning student-athletes. Student-Athletes should familiarize themselves with this material.

ATHLETIC FINANCIAL AWARDS (AFAs)


Entrance Athletic Financial Awards 
Incoming student-athletes entering their first year of study/competition with an average of at least 80% are eligible to receive up to $4,000 in their first year.

Renewable Athletic Financial Awards 
Returning student-athletes can receive AFAs of up to $4,000 annually, provided they attained at least 70% on all registered course work.

For more information, please visit the OUA AFA website.

Students who excel both in class and in their sport are encouraged to consider applying for our  Major Entrance Scholarships and Awards, and draw from their athletic and academic experiences and accomplishments. Most awards require a 90% admissions average to qualify. The deadline to apply is December 1st for the following fall admissions cycle.

Upper Year Academic Financial Awards
Upper-Year Academic Financial Awards are available to returning student-athletes who meet the academic and/or award-specific criteria, and are nominated by their coach. These are administered through the Student Awards Office and are managed in conjunction with the Athletic Director. You must obtain a 70% (2.7 GPA) in the previous year to qualify. For additional awards and further information about award eligibility and criteria, please visit the Universities Student Awards page.
 

FINANCIAL AID


Students at Queen's have access to many financial assistance options throughout your years of academic study, including:
Other Student Financial Assistance Options:

Government Student Grants and Loans for Canadians
All students may apply through the province/territory they reside in, NOT the province they plan to attend university. Click here for links to all provincial/territorial government student websites, as well as additional information about government student financial assistance.

For any other inquiries, contact the Office of the University Registrar - Student Awards.