Language Ready Scholarship

Overview

Language Ready Scholarship offers a $1,000 award to new international students beginning their first full-time academic postsecondary program at Niagara College. This scholarship supports students from countries where English is not the first language and who meet specific language proficiency requirements.

Language Ready Scholarship offers a $1,000 award to new international students beginning their first full-time academic postsecondary program at Niagara College. This scholarship supports students from countries where English is not the first language and who meet specific language proficiency requirements. Eligibility Criteria - Open to new international students starting their first full-time academic postsecondary program at Niagara College. - Applicants must be from countries where English is not the first language. - Must meet Niagara College's language proficiency requirements at the time of application. - Required minimum language proficiency scores (or equivalent Canadian Language Benchmark level 9): - IELTS (including Indicator Test): 7.0 - TOEFL iBT (including Special Home Edition Test): 94 overall, with at least 23 in writing and speaking - Pearson Test of English (PTE): 66 overall, no individual skill below 66 - Cambridge English: 185 overall - Duolingo English Test: 130 overall, no score below 110 - Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL): minimum 70 - Not eligible if proficiency is demonstrated through: - English curriculum - English for Academic Preparation program - Partner schools Scholarship Value - $1,000 awarded one time to support international students meeting the language proficiency criteria. Application Process and Deadline - Students must apply using the designated scholarship application form. - The application form must be submitted before the first day of class in the student’s first semester at Niagara College. Important Notes - Proof of language proficiency must be provided at the time of application to Niagara College. - This scholarship is specifically designed to assist international students who require language support to succeed academically. Apply now to take advantage of this opportunity to fund your studies at Niagara College by demonstrating your English language proficiency and starting your academic journey with confidence.