ISOW SCHOLARSHIP

The ISOW Scholarship

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. 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.


OUR PARTNERSHIPS

ISOW partners with organizations to locate and financially support Scholars. At present, ISOW is partnered with The Iraqi and Syrian Student Project, Jusoor Syria, Prospect Burma, Compass Refugee Centre, Islamic Relief Canada, Women Leaders of Tomorrow, Duolingo English Test, For the Refugees, and Wilfrid Laurier University.

BECOME A PARTNER

ISOW SCHOLARSHIP

Through the ISOW Scholarship, undergraduate and graduate students from around the world have the opportunity to study at Laurier and develop important skills that they can apply when they return home.


Current ISOW Scholars:

Maria - studying MA in Religion, Culture, and Global Justice as a graduate student

Norbert - studying Biology as an undergraduate student

Aung - studying Global Studies as an undergraduate student

Rahima - studying Political Science as an undergraduate student

Tasmida - studying MA in Applied Politics as a graduate student

Hasina - studying MA in International Public Policy as a graduate student

Mariam -  studying Psychology as an undergraduate student

Zeyneb - studying Biology as an undergraduate student

Farhiyo – studying Political Science as an undergraduate student 

Sara – studying Data Science as an undergraduate student

Cho Cho – studying International Education Studies as an undergraduate student

Lin - studying Computer Science as an undergraduate student

Kyaw Zin - studying Political Science as an undergraduate student

Nan Nway Nway - studying International Education Studies as an undergraduate student


ISOW Scholar Alumni:

Sadam - Graduated with MA in Applied Politics in October 2024

Chan - Graduated with BA in Global Studies in October 2024

Judi - Graduated with MA in Applied Politics in June 2024

Heba - Graduated with MA in International Public Policy in June 2024

Mustafa - Graduated with his BSc in Kinesiology in June 2023

Saja - Graduated with her BA in Global Studies in June 2023

Alaa - Graduated with her MA in Religion, Culture, and Global Justice in June 2022

Alik - Graduated with her BSc in Health Sciences in 2022

Manar - Graduated with her BSc in Physics in June 2021

Zeina - Graduated with her BSc in Psychology in June 2021

Bushra - Graduated with her MSc in Computer Science in June 2020

Meera - Graduated with her BBA degree in June 2020

Roula - Graduated with her BA in Arts in June 2020

Judy - Graduated with her BSc in Computer Science in June 2020

Rasha - Graduated with her BSc in Computer Science in June 2020

Maria - Graduated with her MA in International Public Policy in June 2020

Aphrodite - Graduated with her MEd in Education in June 2020

Ghsoun - Graduated with her MSc in Computer Science in October 2019

Hiba - Graduated with her BSc in Biology in June 2019

Mayar - Graduated with her BSc in Physics in June 2019

Lubna - Graduated with her MSc in Computer Science in June 2019

Mary - Graduated with her MA in English in June 2019

May - Graduated with her MA in Cultural Analysis and Social Theory in October 2017

Farah - Graduated with her BBA degree in June 2015

SCHOLAR SUPPORT STRATEGY

ISOW’s Scholar Support strategy focuses on providing Scholars with a community support network to which they can contribute and reach out to at need. The Scholar Support Team consists of 3-4 undergraduate students led by the Vice-President of ISOW. These students are responsible for helping Scholars get settled when they arrive in Canada. They are also the liaisons between the Management Team and Scholars. Beyond the official Scholar Support team, ISOW strives to build a strong community through casual weekend meals together and drop-in study sessions. 


Scholar's mental health and wellness are one of our top priorities. ISOW includes the cost of an annual flight home in the value of each scholarship so that our Scholars can remain connected with their families throughout their studies.


As a small organization, ISOW tailors its support approach to the needs of each Scholar and their comfort level. When ISOW Scholars come to Canada they are welcomed into a waiting community who will be there for them for their entire course of study.