When looking into scholarships upon entry into UPEI, it may serve as overwhelming at first glance. Although the list of awards is relatively lengthy, you may notice a lot of intricate qualifications. In fact, if you did not previously attend a highschool located on the island, you are automatically ineligible for over half the awards. Nonetheless, as mentioned, this list is long, there are still multiple generalized awards applicable to nearly all first year students. Rather than searching through every scholarship’s specifications, let us do it for you! Always remember that your time is valuable, let’s work smarter, not harder!
Celebrating Student Achievement Program
The University of Prince Edward Island takes pride in their Celebrating Student Achievement program. This program provides for two new award offerings. The first of which includes Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships for students entering UPEI directly upon high school graduation (dependent on grade twelve average). As well as Academic Excellence Awards for UPEI undergraduates during their second, third, and fourth years (dependent on previous academic years average.)
Criteria for the following awards is as follows;
| Average | Scholarship Amount |
| 95 – 100% | $3000 |
| 90 – 94.99% | $2000 |
| 85 – 89.99% | $1000 |
| 80 – 84.99% | $500 |
Frederick M. Davison Award for Excellence
Total amount: $4500.00
Deadline: March, 1st
This scholarship is awarded to a first-year student attending the University of Prince Edward Island who has achieved well academically, though not necessarily the highest aggregate in high school; and exhibits dedication and a desire to make a difference in the community.
Harrison McCain Scholarship
Total amount: $4000.00
Deadline: March, 1st
This scholarship is awarded to a first-year student entering University. Criteria includes; Canadian high school graduate, minimum grade 12 average of 80%, financial need, leadership qualities, and a recognized initiative in funding your own education. Submit application to UPEI to be forwarded to the Harrison McCain Foundation for committee review.
Dorothy Corrigan Entrance Bursary
Total amount: $3000.00
Deadline: March, 1st
This scholarship is awarded to a first-year student entering full-time studies at the University of Prince Edward Island, who has demonstrated financial need.
Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships
Total amount: $2000.00
Deadline: March, 1st
This scholarship is awarded to a first-year student entering full-time studies at the University of Prince Edward Island, who has a minimum grade 12 average of 80%, and has proven leadership skills.
Lettie M. Passmore Scholarship
Total amount: $1500.00
Deadline: March, 1st
This scholarship is awarded to a first-year student with high academic standing, the recipient is automatically selected based upon grades.
