December 8, 2026

Chernoff Family Award

Direct application

Up to $18,000

Eligibility

School
Queen's University
Level of study
Undergraduate
Year of study
First year
Status
Canada
Financial
Financial need
Grades
Percentage Average 90+

About this scholarship

Queen's University first-year Canadian students with superior academic ability (90%+), creative and original thinking, proven leadership, and financial need may apply through the Major Admission Award application on SOLUS by December 8. Preference goes to students from rural and remote areas of Canada.

The scholarship is worth up to $18,000. It is renewable for three subsequent years with a 3.5 GPA and continued financial need.

Renewal amounts depend on program of study.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Major Admission Award application through SOLUS
  • Financial need documentation
  • Financial need documentation
  • Selection considers superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, and proven leadership.
  • Renewable for three subsequent years with a 3.5 GPA and continued financial need; renewal amount depends on program of study.