MBA Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students at UCW 2025

The MBA Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students at University Canada West (UCW) for 2025 is a merit-based scholarship designed to reward outstanding academic performance and leadership among students currently enrolled in UCW’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Valued at CAD $5,000, this scholarship supports continuing MBA students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and contributions to the UCW community. UCW, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a private, business-focused university known for its flexible MBA program, offered on-campus and online, with a diverse student body from over 100 countries. The scholarship aligns with UCW’s mission to foster global business leaders and is disbursed as tuition credit, encouraging recipients to act as ambassadors for outreach and alumni engagement initiatives.

To be eligible for the MBA Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students 2025, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in the MBA program at UCW (on-campus only; online program students are ineligible).

• Have completed at least one term of the MBA program with a cumulative GPA of 3.80 or higher (on a 4.33 scale, equivalent to A- or above).

• Demonstrate leadership and contributions to the UCW community, such as participation in student organizations, events, or outreach initiatives.

• Be in good academic standing, with no academic or disciplinary violations.

• Submit a personal statement outlining how the MBA program supports their career goals and their contributions to UCW.

• Exclusions:

  • Students who received an entrance award (e.g., MBA Foundation Study Grant) are ineligible.

  • Recipients of other continuing student awards or scholarships cannot combine them with this scholarship.

  • Repeat course attempts are not eligible for scholarship disbursal.

  • Applicants must be enrolled in on-campus MBA classes; online program students are not eligible.

• Value: CAD $2,000 to CAD $5000, disbursed as a tuition credit applied to the recipient’s MBA program fees.

• Duration: One-time award, non-renewable, applied to a single term in 2025.

• Disbursement: The award is credited to the student’s tuition account after confirmation of eligibility and approval by the UCW Awards Committee.

• Note: The scholarship cannot exceed tuition fees and does not cover additional costs (e.g., books, living expenses, accommodation). Recipients are expected to participate in UCW outreach and alumni engagement activities as ambassadors.

The MBA Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students requires a separate application through UCW’s award application process. Follow these steps:

1. Verify Eligibility: Confirm completion of at least one MBA term with a cumulative GPA of 3.80 or higher and active enrollment in the on-campus MBA program.

2. Access Application: Log into the UCW Student Portal (my.ucanwest.ca) and navigate to the Awards and Scholarships section to access the application form.

3. Prepare Documents:

   • Personal statement (500–700 words) detailing how the MBA program supports career goals, contributions to the UCW community, and leadership activities.

   • Academic transcript (automatically accessed via UCW records, but students may need to request verification).

4. Submit Application: Complete and submit the application form, including the personal statement, via the UCW Student Portal by the specified deadline.

5. Evaluation: The UCW Awards Committee reviews applications based on academic performance (GPA ≥ 3.80), leadership, community contributions, and the quality of the personal statement. Eligibility does not guarantee approval due to limited awards.

6. Notification: Recipients are notified via email or the UCW Student Portal, typically within 4–6 weeks of the application deadline.

7. Accept Award: Confirm acceptance of the scholarship terms and continue full-time enrollment to receive the tuition credit.

Note: Applications are reviewed periodically, and early submission is recommended due to limited funding. Students must maintain good academic standing and adhere to UCW’s Code of Conduct to receive the award.

• Completed MBA Excellence Scholarship application form (via UCW Student Portal).

• Personal statement (500–700 words) addressing career goals, contributions to UCW, and leadership activities.

• Note: Academic transcripts are accessed internally by UCW. Additional documents (e.g., proof of community involvement) may be requested by the Awards Committee. All documents must be in English.

• Application Deadlines:

  • Spring 2025 Term: March 1, 2025.

  • Summer 2025 Term: June 1, 2025.

  • Fall 2025 Term: September 1, 2025.

  • Winter 2026 Term: December 1, 2025.

• Notification: Within 4–6 weeks of the application deadline (e.g., April–May 2025 for Spring term).

• Enrollment Requirement: Recipients must remain enrolled full-time in the on-campus MBA program for the term in which the scholarship is awarded.

• Note: Deadlines are subject to change. Verify on www.ucanwest.ca or contact the UCW Awards Office. Late applications are considered for the next term.

• Email: awards@ucanwest.ca (for scholarship inquiries); admissions@ucanwest.ca (for general MBA inquiries).

• Phone: +1 (877) 431-6887 (North America toll-free); +1 (604) 915-9607 (International).

• Address: University Canada West, 626 West Pender Street, Suite 100, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V9, Canada.

• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (PST).

• Website: www.ucanwest.ca