The Indigenous Entrance Scholarship

Required Supporting Documentation

• Students Out of High School for 2 Years or Less - High School transcript and at least two reference letters (MUST be current, written within the last six months), ONE from a High School counsellor, teacher or principal supporting the application, AND ONE must be for community involvement, leadership or volunteer activities.
• Students Out of High School for More Than 2 Years - Minimum two reference letters (MUST be current, written within the last six months) from independent sources, to support recent community involvement, leadership or volunteer activities, and most recent transcript from high school or post-secondary studies.

To be eligible, prospective KPU students should have applied for and have been accepted to KPU. While generally, scholarship eligibility is based primarily on academic achievement, in the case of Major Entrance Scholarships, other factors such as personal statement, demonstrated community involvement and volunteerism as evidenced by references are also considered.

Award payment is subject to admission and confirmation of enrollment (minimum 12 credits per semester) and final marks of eligible candidates, prior to the disbursement of the award.

A minimum CGPA of 3.0 or greater is required for continuance purposes.