University of Regina International Student of Distinction Scholarship: Tier 1

About this scholarship

The University of Regina International Student of Distinction Scholarship: Tier 1 is a high-value automatic entrance scholarship for outstanding international undergraduates applying directly from high school. The official UR International scholarship page lists Tier 1 at an approximate value of CAD $80,000 over four years, covering on-campus housing and a meal plan. It is not a tuition-credit scholarship, so students must still plan for tuition, fees, books, insurance, travel, and personal expenses. The award is partial funding for that reason, even though the residence and meal-plan value is substantial. All international students applying to an undergraduate degree program directly from high school are automatically considered; no separate scholarship application is required. Tier 1 requires a minimum early conditional or overall final high school average of 90%, converted to the Canadian grading scale. Renewal is tied to academic progress and course load: recipients must complete 30 credit hours per calendar year and maintain at least a 75% undergraduate GPA in the first year and 80% in subsequent years. Recipients also receive supportive programming such as immigration support, prioritized class selection, transition guidance, orientation, and social and cultural activities.

Eligibility

• Apply as an international undergraduate student directly from high school
• Apply to a University of Regina undergraduate degree program
• No separate scholarship application is required
• Have a minimum early conditional or final high school average of 90% after Canadian-scale conversion
• Receive the award as free on-campus housing and meal plan rather than tuition credit
• Complete 30 credit hours per calendar year for renewal
• Maintain at least 75% UGPA in first year and 80% UGPA in later years for renewal