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International Students Overcoming War (ISOW) at Wilfrid Laurier University
ISOW Scholarship
Verified by UNHCRAbout
The ISOW Scholarship covers living costs and tuition for the duration of an undergraduate or graduate program at Laurier. Currently, ISOW does not receive applications for scholarships directly.
However, if you are interested in the scholarship program and believe that you would qualify for an ISOW scholarship at Laurier, please visit our partner organizations’ websites for applications. If you are selected through our partner organization, you will then be put into contact with us for a separate application process. ISOW partners with organizations to locate and financially support Scholars. At present, ISOW is partnered with the Daughters for Life Foundation, Jusoor Syria and Prospect Bruma.
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Details at a glance
CanadaAll fields of studyNo deadline has been announcedBachelor's, Master'sFull scholarship for the full period of studies2There is no age limitUSD -
Requirements
Targeted nationalitiesAllTargeted Country of AsylumEgypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, SyriaAccepted status documentationNot requiredLanguage of InstructionEnglishLanguage Proficiency LevelB2Which certificate do you require to prove the required language proficiency?TOEFL 560 (iBT 83), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115 -
More details about this opportunity
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What is covered in this programApplication feesTuitionBooksMonthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)HousingLocal transportation expensesHealth insuranceMentoring or psycho-social supportTravel costs to the third countryVisaPre-admission exam feesSettling in
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Type(s) of visa/residency permit granted upon arrivalStudent visa
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Is the student allowed to work while studying?Yes
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Can the nuclear family accompany or join the main applicant?No
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Are there options to stay after graduation?Not applicable
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Application periodInterested students must apply through a partner organization that can be found on ISOW's website. Each organization has specific criteria for applications and varying deadlines.
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For further questions contact the scholarship provider
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Additional note
ISOW is a student-led and student-funded humanitarian initiative at Wilfrid Laurier University. ISOW seeks to meaningfully respond to the devastating impacts of war by providing full scholarships to students from conflict areas. We also seek to educate Laurier students about the impacts of international conflicts by promoting intercultural learning and globally-engaged citizenship.
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Disclaimer
The content presented on this site has originated from the third party providers. UNHCR is not responsible for the application process or oversight of the opportunities presented here. Questions on a particular opportunity should be directed to the relevant provider.