OpenFieldNewfoundland and Labrador Global Academic Excellence Entrance Award
Merit award sponsored by the College of the North Atlantic Foundation supporting gifted international students enrolling in computer systems, robotics, and engineering technologies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Secondary or tertiary academic average of 80%+ or GPA 3.5+
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 500-word personal essay on contributing to the Atlantic Canadian technological ecosystem
- Recommendation letters
- One academic referee letter
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $3,500 CAD direct tuition award
- Application fee
- $100 CAD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $14,400 CAD/year (reduced with award)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Academic Year 2027/28)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official College of the North Atlantic documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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