Scholarships and Awards
The Office of the Registrar has dedicated more than $15 million in scholarships, awards, and financial support to undergraduate and graduate students studying at University of Niagara Falls Canada in 2025. As an institution, UNF believes in making quality higher education as accessible as possible and is invested in up-skilling the future with career-ready degrees.
Awards are offered based on registration and academic criteria and are divided into two categories, entrance and academic. Students may qualify for multiple awards however, they will only receive one award per category.
Please note that the awards published below are for the 2024 and 2025 academic years.
Entrance awards
The University of Niagara Falls Canada provides entrance awards to newly admitted students enrolling in an undergraduate or graduate program at UNF. The outlined criteria are applicable to all entrance awards, with each individual award also having specific additional criteria and requirements.
- Students may only receive one entrance award per program.
- If eligible for multiple entrance awards, you will only receive the award with the highest value.
- Qualification for regional and domestic awards will be determined by type of student fees paid.
- Students paying international student fees are eligible for international student entrance awards.
- Students paying domestic student fees are eligible for Canada-based student entrance awards.
- All students are eligible for the Academic Achievement Entrance Award.
- All awards are disbursed as a tuition credit. Award money cannot be used for any other purpose.
- Additional requirements and documents may be required for certain awards.
Entrance awards are bestowed automatically. No additional application is required as these awards will be granted at the point of admission when eligibility criteria are met. Please review Terms and Conditions for Regional Awards for additional details.
Eligibility
Domestic students admitted to UNF in the 2024 and 2025 academic year will automatically receive the award.
Award Amount
| Program | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Master of Data Analytics | $7,200 |
| Master of Management | $6,008 |
| Master of Arts in Digital Media & Global Communications | $5,252 |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration | $9,612 |
| Honours Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences | $9,612 |
Award disbursement will begin after the registration period has closed in Term 1 of a student’s program. For a student to remain eligible and receive award funding, they must maintain a good academic standing according to their program’s specific grading scheme.
Eligibility
This award is available to members of CFOne and their immediate families.
Students who are eligible for this award will automatically receive this award.
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This award is part of the CF One Member Appreciation Program, which was created to promote a variety of exclusive and meaningful discounts to the Canadian Forces Community and their families, one million strong, in recognition of their sacrifices and dedication.
2024 Award Amounts
Recipients will receive a 30% lower tuition rate in recognition of their service to Canada.
| Program | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Master of Data Analytics | $7,200 |
| Master of Management | $6,008 |
| Master of Arts in Digital Media & Global Communications | $5,252 |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration | $9,612 |
| Honours Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences | $9,612 |
Details
This award is applied as a discount to all courses within the accepted student’s program plan.
Please review Terms and Conditions for Regional Awards.
Eligibility
This award is available to all international applicants to the University of Niagara Falls Canada in our undergraduate and graduate programs who meet the following cumulative grade point averages (CGPA) based on their academic history.
Note: The below amounts will apply to successful applicants from the January 2025 intake onwards.
International Student Award Amounts
| Program | CGPA 3.81+ | CGPA 3.51 – 3.8 | CPGA 3.21-3.50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Digital Media & Global Communications | $9,500 | $4,500 | $2,000 |
| Master of Data Analytics | $11,000 | $7,000 | $2,500 |
| Master of Management | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration | $21,000 | $11,000 | $4,000 |
| Honours Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences | $50,000 | $25,000 | $10,000 |
Details
The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.
Should an applicant qualify for multiple entrance awards, the larger award will be applied to the applicant’s account; this entrance award cannot be combined with other regional entrance awards.
Please review Terms and Conditions for Regional Awards.
Eligibility
This award is available to all international applicants to the University of Niagara Falls Canada in our undergraduate and graduate programs who meet the following cumulative grade point averages (CGPA) based on their academic history.
Note: The below amounts apply to successful applicants from the 2024 academic year only.
International Student Award Amounts
| Program | CGPA 4.01+ | CGPA 3.61 – 4.00 | CGPA 3.21 – 3.60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Digital Media & Global Communications | $7,000 | $3,500 | $875 |
| Master of Data Analytics | $8,000 | $4,000 | $1,000 |
| Master of Management | $7,600 | $3,800 | $950 |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration | $16,000 | $8,000 | $2,500 |
| Honours Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences | $24,000 | $12,000 | $4,000 |
Details
The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.
Should an applicant qualify for multiple entrance awards, the larger award will be applied to the applicant’s account; this entrance award cannot be combined with other regional entrance awards.
Please review Terms and Conditions for Regional Awards.
Eligibility
This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are citizens from one of the following countries:
| Anguilla | Antigua & Barbuda | Argentina | Aruba | Bahamas |
| Barbados | Belize | Bolivia | Brazil | British Virgin Islands |
| Caribbean Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Chile | Colombia | Costa Rica |
| Cuba | Curacao | Dominica | Dominican Republic | Ecuador |
| El Salvador | Falkland Islands | French Guiana | Grenada | Guadeloupe |
| Guatemala | Guyana | Haiti | Honduras | Jamaica |
| Martinique | Mexico | Montserrat | Nicaragua | Panama |
| Paraguay | Peru | Puerto Rico | Saint Barthelemy | Saint Kitts & Nevis |
| Saint Lucia | Saint Martin | Saint Vincent & Grenadines | Suriname | Trinidad & Tobago |
| United States of America | Uruguay | Venezuela |
Award Amount
| Program | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Master of Data Analytics | $18,100 / $476.32 per credit |
| Master of Management | $15,750 / $437.50 per credit |
| Master of Arts in Digital Media & Global Communications | $13,775 / $382.64 per credit |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration | $28,040 / $259.63 per credit |
| Honours Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences | $42,000 / $378.38 per credit |
Details
The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.
Please review Terms and Conditions for Regional Awards.
Eligibility
This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are citizens from one of the following countries:
| Albania | Greece | North Macedonia |
| Andorra | Hungary | Norway |
| Austria | Iceland | Poland |
| Belgium | Ireland | Portugal |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Italy | Romania |
| Bulgaria | Kosovo | San Marino |
| Croatia | Latvia | Serbia |
| Cyprus | Liechtenstein | Slovakia |
| Czechia | Lithuania | Slovenia |
| Denmark | Luxembourg | Spain |
| Estonia | Malta | Sweden |
| Finland | Monaco | Switzerland |
| France | Montenegro | United Kingdom |
| Germany | Netherlands | Ukraine |
Award Amount
| Program | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Master of Data Analytics | $12,960 / $341.05 per credit |
| Master of Management | $11,550 / $320.83 per credit |
| Master of Arts in Digital Media & Global Communications | $10,625 / $295.14 per credit |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration | $21,590 / $199.91 per credit |
| Honours Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences | $32,400 / $291.89 per credit |
Details
The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.
Please review Terms and Conditions for Regional Awards.
Eligibility
This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are citizens from one of the following countries:
| Brunei | Cambodia | Indonesia | Laos |
| Malaysia | Mongolia | Myanmar | Philippines |
| Singapore | South Korea | Taiwan | Thailand |
| Timor-Leste | Vietnam | Japan |
Award Amount
| Program | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Master of Data Analytics | $12,960 / $341.05 per credit |
| Master of Management | $11,550 / $320.83 per credit |
| Master of Arts in Digital Media & Global Communications | $10,625 / $295.14 per credit |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration | $21,590 / $199.91 per credit |
| Honours Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences | $32,400 / $291.89 per credit |
Details
The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.
Please review Terms and Conditions for Regional Awards.
Eligibility
This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are citizens from one of the following countries: Iran and Turkey.
Award Amount
| Program | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Master of Data Analytics | $12,960 / $341.05 per credit |
| Master of Management | $11,550 / $320.83 per credit |
| Master of Arts in Digital Media & Global Communications | $10,625 / $295.14 per credit |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration | $21,590 / $199.91 per credit |
| Honours Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences | $32,400 / $291.89 per credit |
Details
The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.
Please review Terms and Conditions for Regional Awards.
Eligibility
This award is available to international applicants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs who are citizens from one of the following CIS countries:
| Armenia | Kazakhstan | Tajikistan |
| Azerbaijan | Kyrgyzstan | Turkmenistan |
| Belarus | Moldova | Uzbekistan |
| Georgia | Russia |
Award Amount
| Program | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Master of Data Analytics | $12,960 / $341.05 per credit |
| Master of Management | $11,550 / $320.83 per credit |
| Master of Arts in Digital Media & Global Communications | $10,625 / $295.14 per credit |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration | $21,590 / $199.91 per credit |
| Honours Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences | $32,400 / $291.89 per credit |
Details
The award is disbursed from Term 2 after the term balance is paid. The first portion applies as a tuition credit toward Term 3.
Please review Terms and Conditions for Regional Awards.
Eligibility
This award is available to all applicants enrolled in UNF Graduate Foundation preparatory program
Award Amount
| Program | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Graduate Foundation (Domestic) | $600.75 / $66.69 per credit |
| Graduate Foundation (International) | $1,500 / $166.67 per credit |
Details
Please review Terms and Conditions for Regional Awards.
Students are required to remain in good academic standing, according to their programs specific grading scheme, term over term to continue receiving funding.
- Should a student fall below the margin, but remain active in their program the following term and recover their term GPA to once again be declared as in good academic standing, they are eligible to once again receive the funding (not for the previously missed term; only moving forward for future terms)
- Students must remain actively enrolled in their program, in a full-time capacity.
- Should a student withdraw from their program/term after funds are dispersed, the awarded funds will be returned on a pro-rated schedule (similar calculation to our refund policy)
- Student withdraws prior to deadline – while the award should not be dispersed at this time, if for any reason it has, its returned in full as the student would be receiving a full refund less $500 administrative fee.
- Student withdraws after registration deadline, but prior to academic deadline (receives W grade), student receives pro-rated refund depending on calculated days and a similar consideration for the award to be returned to the institution (unused portion).
- Student withdraws after the 50% deadline of term, no funds are returned to student and while we would not be able to recoup any award, the student would not qualify for the next term regardless of academic scenario.
The following awards are reviewed and awarded through an application process (i.e. non-automatically). These awards may be limited. Eligibility does not guarantee approval.
The Sherryl Kintu Scholarship was set up as a tribute to, and in recognition of, the passions and interests of Sherryl Kintu. A dedicated employee of Global University Systems (GUS) for nine years, Sherryl rose from Executive Assistant to a Director-level position. She sadly passed away in April 2021. Sherryl was known as a trustworthy friend to individuals and the company, with a deep passion and drive for everything she did. This scholarship is awarded to a female applicant that is a citizen of an African country in her honour.
Applicable programs
Master of Management, Master of Data Analytics, Master of Arts in Digital Media and Global Communications
Eligibility
This award is open to international female applicants with the citizenship of an African country in the applicable programs. Applicants must be approved for direct entry into the 2025 Summer or Fall term.
Award value
A minimum of one student that is a citizen of an African country will be awarded a scholarship covering the full tuition of an accepted master’s program.
Required documents
- Award application form: The deadline for applying to the scholarship is Jan. 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST.
- Personal statement: This statement (approximately 300 words) should describe how undertaking the applicable degree program at UNF will contribute to the applicant’s long-term career goals, clearly demonstrating passion, drive, innovation and ambition, as well a need for financial support. The personal statement submitted with the Scholarship and Awards Application is final; no updated personal statements will be reviewed.
Terms and conditions
- Students must provide the required supporting documentation. Incomplete award applications will not be considered.
- Students need only apply once to be considered for this award for the duration of their studies with UNF.
- Awards are not transferable to another student.
- The scholarship recipient is responsible for paying all fees not covered by the scholarship before the start of each term. Additional fees may include, but are not limited to, housing and accommodations, ancillary fees, library fees, health insurance, and health and wellness fees.
- This scholarship is applicable only for on-campus, full-time studies and the scholarship recipient must have an approved and valid study permit.
- This scholarship is not combinable with other entrance awards.
- Eligible award applicants must be a direct admission recipient. Those requiring a preparatory program prior to their studies commencing are not eligible.
- Financial awards may be deferred for a maximum of one (1) term from the original admission start term. Requests for a deferral must be made in writing to the Office of the Registrar.
- Decisions of the UNF Scholarship Committee and the Sherryl Kintu Fund Board (SKFB) are final.
- Students are required to remain in good academic standing, according to their programs specific grading scheme, term over term to continue receiving funding.
- Should a student fall below the margin, but remain active in their program the following term and recover their term GPA to once again be declared as in good academic standing, they are eligible to once again receive the funding (not for the previously missed term; only moving forward for future terms)
- Recipients must maintain the required registration status throughout the term of the award to remain eligible. If the recipient withdraws, the award will be refunded to UNF.
Academic scholarships
Academic performance scholarships serve as a dual catalyst for universities, fostering a culture of excellence by incentivizing sustained scholastic achievement, while also affirming to students that their hard work and dedication are valued, acknowledged, and instrumental in shaping a community committed to academic success. At UNF – your best is rewarded!
The below scholarships are available to returning students, starting in Term 2 of their program, and are combinable with other institutional scholarships or awards.
Students are only eligible for one academic award per enrolment term.
Eligibility
- Requires a student to maintain at least an 80%, 3.67 CGPA or A- in their program, term over term.
- Should the student fall below the required margin, but recover in a future term, they will once again be eligible for the scholarship. This award is considered on a term-by-term basis.
- Students must remain actively enrolled in their program as a full-time student.
- Should a student withdraw from their program/term after funds are dispersed, the awarded funds will be returned on a pro-rated schedule using a similar calculation as our refund policy.
Award amount
The Academic Merit List award is $500 per academic term.
Eligibility
- Requires a student to maintain at least an 90%, 4.33 CGPA or A+ in their program, term over term.
- Should the student fall below the required margin, but recover in a future term, they will once again be eligible for the scholarship. This award is considered on a term-by-term basis.
- Students must remain actively enrolled in their program as a full-time student.
- Should a student withdraw from their program/term after funds are dispersed, the awarded funds will be returned on a pro-rated schedule using a similar calculation as our refund policy.
Award amount
The President’s Academic Distinction List award is $1,000 per academic term.
At UNF we are constantly offering new awards to help the best scholars succeed in Canada. If you have any questions on our scholarships and awards, or need help finding which one you may qualify for, please email inquiry@unfc.ca, or call 1-289-273-0049.