Dr. D. Carlton Williams President's Entrance Scholarship

Nomination required

$10,000
15 winners

Eligibility

School
Western University
Level of study
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are outstanding secondary school students entering year one full-time studies at Western University's main campus, with a minimum 90% average (or equivalent), broad interests, and leadership through school or community activities. Candidates must be nominated by their secondary school.

Up to 15 President's Entrance Scholarships of $10,000. Application requires school nomination, a reference, a transcript, and an original essay (1,000 to 1,250 words) on an issue of public concern important to the applicant.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • School nomination form
  • School-provided transcript
  • Reference or assessor letter
  • Original 1,000- to 1,250-word essay on an issue of public concern
  • Part of Western University's National Scholarship Program; ONE online National Scholarship application covers all awards in the program including this one (no separate application)
  • Must be nominated by your high school (each school may nominate up to 4 students)
  • Minimum 90% overall average on Grade 12 U/M courses (equivalent)
  • Applying for full-time admission to Western main campus
  • School-provided transcript, school nomination form, and a reference/assessor letter required
  • Essay references must be in APA style; reference page does not count toward the essay word count; no abstract required
  • Deadline February 14 (2026 cycle); online application opens mid-November
  • A single online Western National Scholarship Program application covers this award; no separate application is required.
  • Essay must be typed, double-spaced, titled, include word count, and use APA-style references.