University of Windsor Scholarships for International Students 2026

UWindsor does have fully online options (for example, the Master of Education can be completed entirely online), and scholarship eligibility typically depends on the specific award’s rules, not only whether classes are online or in-person. So the best approach is to check each award’s eligibility criteria for your specific online program before relying on it as “online-only” funding.

University of Windsor scholarships span a wide range of subjects across the university, STEM and engineering, business, and also humanities and other fields, because awards exist at entrance, in-course, departmental, and graduate levels. In the UWindsor recipient stories, Kayes Reza received funding while pursuing Mechanical Engineering (a STEM/engineering field), and he said his “Statement of Research Interest” and industry background helped his application stand out.

UWindsor has scholarships and awards aimed broadly at international students (i.e., not limited to one nationality). In the Global Scholarships recipient stories for UWindsor, Kayes Reza (Bangladeshi nationality) received the Master’s Entrance International Scholarship, which shows that international students can and do receive UWindsor funding.

It can be necessary depending on your background and program. In the UWindsor scholarship story, Kayes Reza listed IELTS under standardized tests (“IELTS”), which is a common pathway for English proficiency.

UWindsor’s graduate admissions guidance lists English proficiency tests (including TOEFL and IELTS) and also outlines exemptions (for example, recent study in English in certain contexts). For many undergraduate pathways, UWindsor also notes you may be able to apply first and satisfy English requirements later through an English pathway/conditional admission route, depending on your situation.

Yes, minimums exist, and they vary by level/program. For graduate programs, UWindsor’s Faculty of Graduate Studies lists minimum admission averages (for example, a minimum 70% for master’s programs and 77% for PhD programs), while also emphasizing that meeting minimums does not guarantee admission because programs can be competitive.

From the scholarship-recipient side, Kayes Reza reported a previous CGPA of 3.47/4.00 in his bachelor’s studies, which gives a real example of an academic profile that supported his successful path into a UWindsor graduate degree.

It depends on the scholarship type, but strong academics are a common theme. UWindsor notes that students entering research-based graduate programs who meet or exceed the equivalent of a Canadian 80% are considered for a graduate study scholarship (and some other awards are made at admission time without a separate scholarship application).

From the recipient perspective, Kayes Reza highlighted that his “13 Years of Industry Experience” plus a “Statement of Research Interest” helped his application stand out—and his advice was to present your experience clearly: “present it explicitly but concisely.”

Document requirements vary by program (and by undergraduate vs. graduate), but for many undergraduate programs, you typically need reference letters, application form, transcripts, English proficiency tests, and more. For many graduate applications UWindsor commonly requires transcripts (often uploaded as unofficial transcripts at first, with official copies requested only after an offer), and referee letters submitted through the application system. Some programs also require a research statement/personal statement and a CV/resume.

This matches what Kayes Reza emphasized in his scholarship story. He pointed to a “Statement of Research Interest,” and he noted he relied on the “University Website” for official guidance. Use your program’s checklist to confirm whether you need items like a statement of purpose/intent, CV, letters of reference, and test scores.

Yes. Many UWindsor graduate application processes reference a $125 application fee (and some units state that no waiver is available). Because fee rules can differ by program or change over time, confirm the amount shown inside your application portal and on your program’s official instructions before you submit. Also, UWindsor’s undergraduate application fee is $75. Please check the latest fee.