Scholarships - Academic Excellence
President’s Award for Academic Excellence (renewable) | Canadian
This award automatically recognizes academic excellence and rewards graduates of Canadian, US, Bermuda and Bahamas schools who:
1. Are first year, first time students, and
2. Have a Burman Admission Average that meets the eligibility criteria based on
3. A minimum of 5 approved academic courses from
4. A government-issued Grade 12 secondary transcript and diploma.
Eligibility Criteria
Admission Average
- 90-94.9%: $3,500/year
- 85-89.9%: $2,000/year
- 80-84.9%: $1,000/year
- 75-79.9%: $500/year
A student will be automatically assessed for an Academic scholarship once the 5 academic courses used to evaluate their admission average has been calculated based on their program of study. See Academic Calendar (pg18) for a list of approved academic courses. GED students are not eligible for consideration for an automatic scholarship. Scholarships can be received and renewed up to 4 years (for a 4 year degree).
If the admission average is higher than 95% please review the Superior Academic Achievement Scholarship criteria and deadlines.
Homeschoolers
Students who completed Grade 12 through homeschool programs may be eligible for an Entrance Academic scholarship. See here for details.
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Eligibility and Claiming Awards – Year 1