Capilano University Excellence Scholarships (CAPX) – 2026/2027

Capilano Excellence Scholarships (CAPX) are the premier entrance scholarships at Capilano University. Up to 10 of these scholarships are offered each year and are awarded to both domestic and international high school graduates who have demonstrated excellence in academics and shown leadership in their school and community.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 1 March 2026
2. Value: Up to $56,000 (tuition waiver, renewable)
3. Study Level: Undergraduate
4. Sponsor: Capilano University
5. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Capilano University Excellence Scholarships (CAPX) – 2026/2027

The scholarship is open to students entering the University in 2026

Application Documents

1. CAPX Essay Topic
2. What is the best teaching and learning experience you have had and why was it so effective from your perspective? What was a teaching and learning experience that was challenging for you, and how did you handle the situation?
3. Your essay should be typed and approximately 750-1500 words in length.
4. Indicate CAPX Essay on your essay and ensure you include your full name, Capilano University student ID, and the essay topic at the top of the first page.
5. Be sure to edit and proofread your work for content, sentence structure, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
6. CAPX Reference Letters
7. Two letters of reference are required: 1.
8. One letter of reference from a member of your high school (teacher, coach, etc.)
9. One letter of reference from an individual that has had direct involvement in some aspect of overseeing your community involvement and/or leadership activities (no family members).
10. Your reference letters should mention your full name, include the date they were written, and the contact information for the referee. Label the letters as CAPX Reference Letters and submit them as part of your supporting document package.
11. These letters do not need to be submitted to us directly from your referees.
12. Leadership Skills and Community and Campus Engagement Worksheet
13. Your worksheet should illustrate the activities/volunteering you regularly participate in that demonstrate your leadership skills and engagement within your community and school.
14. Be sure to include the date you started (and ended, if applicable) of each activity and the total number of hours that you dedicated to each activity between the start and end date. Use the space provided and complete the worksheet electronically.
15. Handwriting or any modification to the worksheet is not permitted. Download the worksheet from our Entrance Awards webpage. Note: When you submit your completed worksheet, you are also put into the running for the “Capilano University Community Leadership Award (CCLA).”
16. To be considered for this entrance award, you do not need to submit a separate Leadership Skills and Community and Campus Engagement Worksheet. If you are a high school applicant, please also submit a High School Nomination Form to be eligible for the CCLA.

Benefits of Capilano University Excellence Scholarships (CAPX) – 2026/2027

The scholarships are valued at up to $56,000 and are in the form of a domestic tuition and tuition surcharge fee waiver for a full academic year of studies (up to $14,000 per year) and are renewable for up to three additional academic years (total of eight terms).

How to Apply

1. Apply to CapU

2. Fill out the online Entrance Awards application through your myCapU Account

3. Complete the following supporting documents:

a. CAPX Essay

b. CAPX Reference Letters

c. Leadership Skills and Community and Campus Engagement Worksheet Instructions for completing the supporting documents are on the following pages.

4. Using your CapU student email account, submit your supporting document package by email to finaid@capilanou.ca in PDF format only (zip files preferred). Supporting documents must be submitted together as one package that includes your full name and Capilano University student number.

For more details, visit Capilano University scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

March 1, 2026

Application Link(s)

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