Entrance Awards

Entrance Awards

Shawnigan Lake School offers a limited number of merit-based Entrance Awards to NEW students who will be joining us in the fall of 2026. Both new boarding and day students are eligible to apply.
Show us how you live out curiosity, compassion, community, and courage by applying for our merit-based entrance awards. We can’t wait to see how your unique talents will shape your own Shawnigan Journey.
Once an acceptance to Shawnigan has been received, you are welcome to apply for an Entrance Award. If successful in being awarded an Entrance Award, it will be applied as a credit to your child’s student account. 
2026-27 Entrance Award Applications are now open. The Entrance Award Application Form will close on June 26, 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by July 15, 2026.
Current students are not eligible to apply, and Entrance Awards are only awarded for the first year of entry. 
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How to apply for a Shawnigan Entrance Award

List of 4 items.

  • Step 1 – Apply for Admission

    Complete an admissions application and submit all supporting documents.

  • Step 2 – Submit Entrance Award Application

    Complete an online Entrance Award application in conjunction with a successful acceptance to the School.

  • Step 3 – Review Criteria

    Entrance Award applications will be reviewed by the Executive Director of Admissions and the Admissions Team after a student has been accepted to Shawnigan Lake School.

  • Step 4 – Outcome

    Confirmation will be sent directly to the student’s family via email indicating the outcome of their Entrance Award application.

FAQ

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • How are decisions made?

    Decisions are made based on the students Entrance Award application answers, including: school reports, teacher recommendation forms, and overall impression of the candidate.

  • Can I apply for more than one Entrance Award?

    Applicants may meet the criteria for more than one category of Entrance Award, but can only be awarded for one of them. Please indicate on the application form which Entrance Award category you qualify and would like to be considered for. If you are unsure which award to apply to, please reach out to the Admissions Team directly.

  • Are sport-specific awards available?

    Shawnigan Lake School does not offer any sports awards. The Entrance Awards are merit-based for well-rounded candidates designed to acknowledge outstanding applicants who have the potential to contribute as leaders in the community.

  • What is the potential monetary value of an Entrance Award?

    Entrance Awards are typically valued between $500 - $6000 CAD. If successful in being awarded an Entrance Award, it will be applied as a credit to your child’s student account.

Questions?

Email: admissions@shawnigan.ca
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Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.