Black and Indigenous Student Scholarships

The Black and Indigenous Student Scholarship program is designed to recognize all-round excellence and support our incoming Black and Indigenous students to thrive during their time are Western. They are awarded on the basis of based on a competitive or outstanding admission average as calculated by Western. President's Entrance Scholarship also recognizes passion for the pursuit of learning, creative and innovative thought, engagement in extra-curricular activities such as the arts and athletics, as well as community service through contributions to school and community life. Visit our Western's Admission Scholarship for Black Students and for Indigenous Students page for more details on eligibility. On Feburary 7th, Western named these scholarships after three Black Community Leader. The full story is available on Western News. 

James Jenkins President’s Entrance Scholarship for Black Students  

Five at $50,000 ($20,000 in year 1, $10,000 annually for years two to four)

Carmeta Thelma Hodges Western Continuing Admission Scholarship of Excellence for Black Students 

Ten at $6,000 continuing for up to four years, plus $2,000 for optional study abroad experience.

Western Continuing Admission Scholarship of Excellence for Black Students 

Twenty at $6,000 continuing for up to four years, plus $2,000 for optional study abroad experience.

Lt.Col. Kenneth Jacobs Western Continuing Admission Scholarship of Distinction for Black Students  

Ten at $2,500 continuing for up to four years, plus $2,000 for optional study abroad experience. 

Western University Bursary for Black Students 

Eligibility: Available to full-time and part-time domestic students in any year of an undergraduate program on Western’s main campus who are in financial need and self-identify as Black.  

Value: Number and value will vary 

National Indigenous Scholarship Program 

Four awards at $50,000 each to Indigenous students applying from secondary school (or equivalent) ($20,000 for year-one, $10,000 for year’s two to four based on ongoing registration) 

One award at $50,000 to an Indigenous student applying from a postsecondary institution ($20,000 for year-one, $10,000 for year’s two to four based on ongoing registration)  

Western Continuing Admission Scholarship of Excellence for Indigenous Students 

Thirty at $6,000 continuing for up to 4 years, plus $2,000 for optional study abroad experience.