Fanshawe College

About Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College (Fanshawe) is a large publicly funded college of applied arts and technology in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. It offers career-focused diploma, advanced diploma, degree and post-graduate certificate programs across many fields and serves a large international student community. Fanshawe highlights co-op work placements, industry partnerships and hands-on learning experiences.

Why choose Fanshawe (quick reasons)

• Career focus & co-op strength — Fanshawe runs one of the largest co-op portfolios in Canada (70+ co-op programs), which helps students get paid work experience while studying.

• Program variety — Over 200 post-secondary programs and many program pathways (diplomas, degrees, post-grad certificates). This makes it easy to find career-relevant options and transfer pathways.

• Support for international students — Fanshawe welcomes students from 100+ countries and offers dedicated international student services (arrival orientation, immigration support, housing help, employment/co-op support).

• Large scholarship/bursary pool — Fanshawe advertises over $5M in scholarships, bursaries and awards to support students.

University / College ranking (how to interpret)

Fanshawe is a well-established Canadian college (recognized regionally for applied learning). General global ranking lists (QS/THE/Webometrics/etc.) are less useful for comparing Canadian colleges vs large research universities — for international applicants the more relevant metrics are program accreditation, co-op opportunities, graduate employment rates and credential recognition. For program-level reputation and outcomes, check Fanshawe’s program pages and employer partners.

Campus locations (where you can study)

Fanshawe’s main footprint is in London, Ontario, plus several regional sites across Southwestern Ontario:

• London Campus (main campus) — several buildings, large campus on Fanshawe College Blvd.

• London Downtown Campus — specialized programs and facilities.

• London South Campus, Woodstock (Oxford), St. Thomas / Elgin, Simcoe / Norfolk, Huron/Bruce regional sites, plus smaller community locations (Clinton, Tiverton, etc.). Fanshawe runs virtual and in-person tours/open houses.

Types of courses / study levels (what you can study)

• Diplomas & Advanced Diplomas — career-oriented 1–3 year programs.

• Bachelor degrees — applied bachelor’s degrees in fields like business, technology and health.

• Post-graduate certificate programs (accelerated, for international grads). Fanshawe lists more than 50 post-grad certificate options.

• Continuing education & part-time — upskilling and professional development courses.

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and pathway programs for students needing language or prerequisite upgrading.

Mode of learning (onsite / online / blended)

Fanshawe offers a mix: in-person (campus) delivery for many vocational and lab-based programs, online/distance learning options and hybrid/blended formats. Programs marked as having online or blended delivery are listed on the program pages; Fanshawe also provides eLearning resources and coordinators for remote learners. If you’re outside Canada, check a program’s delivery mode and schedule (some lab-intensive courses require on-campus attendance).

Number of programs offered

Fanshawe publishes 200+ post-secondary programs and pathways (plus numerous continuing education courses and certificates). That includes diplomas, degrees, advanced diplomas and post-graduate certificates.

Highlights & student supports (what international students value)

• Large international community (students from 100+ countries).

• Strong co-op and employment supports — dedicated employment services and many co-op programs (useful for work experience and post-graduation employment).

• Pathways & articulation — transfer options to other institutions, internal transfer pathways and articulation agreements

• Extensive campus supports — orientation, housing advice, immigration/visa guidance, counselling and academic learning supports.

Practical checklist for international applicants (next steps)

1. Pick 2–3 programs you like on Fanshawe’s program search and note whether each is PGWP-eligible, co-op, and delivery mode (online vs on-campus).

2. Check minimum English language requirements and whether you need EAP.

3. Review scholarship pages (regional entrance scholarships + program-specific awards) and calendar deadlines.

4. If you need to live in Canada: research housing, arrival/orientation, and the international student form/process.

5. For work experience & immigration planning: confirm if your program is eligible for co-op/paid placements and whether the credential leads to a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).

Scholarship

Here are the main categories of awards you should know about, along with their eligibility and requirements.

1. International Entrance Scholarships

These are for new full-time international students entering a post-secondary program at Fanshawe.

For example:

• The “International Entrance Scholarships” page states: “Over CAD $220,000 in regional entrance scholarships available for international students.”

• Eligibility highlights:

  • Must be a full-time international visa student.

  • Must be entering a post-secondary (i.e., not just English for Academic Purposes) program.

  • For “International Degree Entrance Award” (see below) you must be in a Bachelor’s degree program and registered full-time at level 1 (or first semester) and registered into level 2.

• Disbursement & requirements for that degree-award:

  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 after level 1 to qualify.

  • The award is disbursed after successful completion of level 1, and then into level 2.

2. Language / Region-Specific Excellence Awards

There are entrance scholarships aimed at students from certain countries/regions or who meet particular language excellence criteria.

For instance:

• The “Türkiye English Excellence Entrance Award” for Turkish students: CAD $1,000.

• Other awards listed: “Latin American Leadership Entrance Award”, “China Language Excellence Award”, “Korean Language Excellence Award”, etc.

3. Spousal Scholarship

This is a special scholarship for international students where both spouses enrol in eligible programs at Fanshawe.

Key details:

• Called “Spousal Scholarship (2-year Programs)”.

• If primary applicant enrolled in 2-year program and spouse enrolls in eligible program: CAD $7,000 to spouse’s tuition for each of first two terms (total CAD $14,000). Scenario 2: spouse in 1-year program, spouse gets $7,000 (first term only).

• Eligible regions (for this 2025 version): India, Latin America (LATAM), Caribbean, South Korea, Philippines, China.

• Application window: February 1 – June 15, 2025.

• Requirements: marriage certificate, both applicants must pay deposit, both must enrol full-time, etc.

4. Scholarships for Continuing Students / Pathways

There are awards for students already enrolled (continuing students) or for “pathway” situations (e.g., transferring to another program or institution).

Example:

• The “Pathway Scholarship Opportunities” page: For students transferring to another program at Fanshawe or to a partner institution abroad.

  • Eligibility example: full-time student in last semester or recent graduate of Fanshawe, GPA ≥ 3.0, registered in second program.

• “International Learning Opportunity Scholarship”: For students doing an approved academic or experiential learning abroad. (Open to international students too).

Eligibility & Requirements (What you must meet)

Here are the general eligibility criteria and what you need to do to apply. Always check the specific scholarship page for your region/program.

General Requirements

• You must be admitted as a full-time international student with a valid study permit (for many of the entrance awards). Example: “Be an international visa student with a valid Study Permit”.

• Must be registered full-time in the designated program (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s) starting at level 1 (or first semester) and continuing into next level (particularly for the “Degree Entrance Award”).

• Maintain a minimum GPA requirement after first level/term. Example: minimum GPA 2.5 for the degree award.

• Some awards require you to be from a particular region/country (e.g., regional entrance awards) or meet language excellence requirements (e.g., strong English scores).

• Some scholarships require paying your deposit within a certain timeframe. E.g., for the Academic Entrance Scholarship: apply between Feb 1–June 15, pay deposit within 30 days.

• For continuing student awards: must be enrolled, in good academic standing, etc. Example: Pathway Scholarship (GPA ≥ 3.0).

Application Process & Timing

• For entrance scholarships: You normally apply as part of your admission/offer—either automatically considered or you may need to submit a form. Example: The entrance page says “If there is an award available for your country of origin… fill out the form below to connect with your educational advisor.”

• For other awards: After admission, go to the “Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards” portal and complete the general application.

• Deadlines:

  • Entrance scholarships: for example, application period Feb 1–June 15 2025 for “Academic Entrance Scholarship” for May/Sept/Jan intake.

  • Spousal Scholarship: window Feb 1–June 15, 2025.

  • For continuing awards, they open near start of each term and remain open ~3 weeks.

What Happens After You Are Selected

• Recipients will be notified via email. Selection decisions are final (for many entrance awards).

• Disbursement: Many awards are applied as tuition-payment credits or cheques. Example: Degree Entrance Award disbursed in October/February/June depending on intake.

• Maintaining eligibility: Some awards require you to maintain academic standing or be registered in next level. Example: Degree Entrance Award needs successful completion of level 1.

• Many awards are one-time, or only for first year/level. Others are renewable if you maintain criteria (check specific award).

What This Means for You (International Student Perspective)

• If you are an international student thinking of applying to Fanshawe, you should factor in these scholarship opportunities before you commit, because they reduce cost and improve your ROI.

• Make sure your program choice is eligible for the entrance scholarships (many are for full-time, first-time post-secondary programs).

• Meet the academic & English language requirements of your program and of the scholarship. Strong first-term performance matters (for continuing awards).

• Pay your deposit within required timeframe (many entrance awards require deposit within 30 days).

• Be aware of your intake cycle (e.g., May, September, January) and apply for scholarship eligibility accordingly.

• Keep your study permit / visa status valid and full-time enrolment active – most awards require valid study permit, full-time study, and progression to next level.

• For special awards (spousal, region-based) check your country of origin, region, program eligibility, and any partnership programs.

• After you start, look out for in-course / continuing student awards – these might require you to apply via the awards portal each year.

• Use the “Scholarships & Awards” portal on the Fanshawe website to view all opportunities, check filters for “International”, and track deadlines.