Western's New to Canada Grant

Western University is welcoming International students who are new to Canada to our community with a grant of $1,000 to assist with settlement costs.

Eligibility

  • You are new to Canada
  • You are commencing studies in Fall 2024
  • You are an International student who is registered and charged the international tuition rate
  • You are entering any year of Undergraduate study at Western’s Main Campus with a full-time course load (minimum 3.5 courses)
  • You have provided a copy of your valid study permit to the Office of the Registrar 

 

International students who are registered at Affiliate Colleges or at the Ivey Business School should direct any inquiries there.

Students who are attending Western as a Visiting Student, Exchange Student, or are registered in fully online programs are not eligible.

Steps to access the New to Canada Grant

  1. Provide copy of valid study permit
  2. Complete the necessary steps for registration and tuition billing
  3. Make the necessary fee payments 

How to Provide Proof of a Valid Study Permit

Provide proof of Study Permit as follows:

Undergraduate Students: upload your study permit here

 

To Request a Refund

  1. Provide direct deposit banking information through the Student Center
  2. Contact Student Financial Services through our Virtual Helpline to request a refund
  3. Note that a refund is not required if your preference is to use this funding to reduce any outstanding fee balances

Questions?

Undergraduate student questions can be directed to the Office of the Registrar through our Virtual Helpline .

If you are a Graduate student, please visit the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies New to Canada Grant page for information.