The University of Windsor Outstanding Scholars program is the most significant undergraduate honours interdisciplinary research program in Canada! Our curriculum, paid work opportunities, and extracurricular activities prepare leaders who can manage today's complex local and global challenges to build a flourishing future.
Our program is offered in two stages:
1. The Outstanding Scholars Candidates program (for first-year students).
2. The Full Outstanding Scholars program, where students are paid to assist in world-class research programming in years two, three and four of their undergraduate degree. Students work with world-class professors, including Canada Research Chairs! See student reflections on YouTube to learn about the student experience!
Outstanding Scholars can
- Travel the world through a University of Windsor Exchange while doing a paid Outstanding Scholars research placement.
- Help lead the campus-wide and nationally recognized UWill Discover project, including our journal, conference, workshops, and podcast.
- Combine their Outstanding Scholar research and creative work with any UWindsor undergraduate co-op program.
- Access our nationally competitive open entrance scholarships, bursaries, and our major award programs.
- Interact with 340 high-achieving students with lived experiences from around the world.
- Engage in presentations, events, workshops, and simulations through our Lancer Leadership Series.
- Join our evidence-based practice peer mentorship program.
- Live in a city with modern conveniences, social opportunities, and an easy commute.
- Live among a vibrant residence community, including the newly built Rodzik Hall!
- Gain the skills needed to present at international conferences. See our students in the UWindsor Campus News!
Hear from Nicole Vanier (the President of the 2025/2026 Outstanding Scholars Student Council) to learn more!
Looking to Apply? Check out our "Admissions" page.
Are you wondering what Outstanding Scholars do in their placements? Discover their knowledge networks, colleagues, learning strategies, and research content on YouTube!
Get a pulse on undergraduate research opportunities through our UWill Discover Podcast!
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