Admission Scholarship for Grade 6 to Level III Applicants

At La Citadelle Academy, we recognize and reward exceptional students through our Headmaster’s Scholarship Program, now open year-round to new applicants entering Grade 6 through Level III. This Entrance Scholarship is designed to support families seeking a values-based, bilingual, and academically rigorous school that prepares students for higher education and lifelong success.

As part of La Citadelle’s University Preparatory Intermediary and Secondary Panels, students engage in an enriched curriculum aligned with both International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) standards. This provides them with the academic foundation, global perspective, and leadership skills required to thrive in competitive post-secondary environments.

La Citadelle’s Headmaster’s Scholarship is more than financial assistance, it’s a gateway into a community that cultivates intellect, bilingualism, and principled leadership. Our University Preparatory program, built on IB and AP standards, empowers students to strive, think critically, and lead with confidence in both local and global contexts.

Headmaster’s Excellence Scholarship

La Citadelle’s Headmaster’s Excellence Scholarship, valued at $4,000, is available to new students applying for the 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 academic years to our Intermediary & Secondary Panels (Grades 6 to Grade 11), who have an overall average of 90% and above on their 3 most recent report cards in English, French, Mathematics, Sciences, History and Geography from their current school, and who also achieve a 80% and above on their Entrance Exams.

Headmaster’s Honour Scholarship 

La Citadelle’s Headmaster’s Honour Scholarship, valued at $2,000, is available to new students applying for the 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 academic years to our Intermediary & Secondary Panels (Grades 6 to Grade 11), who have an overall average of 80% and above on their 3 most recent report cards in English, French, Mathematics, Sciences, History and Geography from their current school, and who also achieve a 80% and above on their Entrance Exams.

How to Apply

To apply, fill out our online Application Form and submit all applicable files as outlined in our Admissions Procedure page.  For Headmaster Scholarship candidates, please ensure you also include the below documents:

  1. Academic Letter of Reference
  2. Character Letter of Reference
  3. Three Recent Report Cards
    • June (current year final report card)
    • January (current year first term or mid-year report report card)
    • June (previous year’s final report)

F.A.Q.s

New applicants, both Canadian & International, may apply for the Headmaster’s Scholarship.

Yes, all applicants to La Citadelle must pay the $200 application fee when submitting the application package.

An Academic Reference Letter details the applicant’s academic achievements and goals and provides an insight into the applicant’s character as a student and may include information about the applicant’s level of knowledge and skill.

An Academic Reference Letter can be submitted by any educator/instructor who can provide ample evidence of the applicant’s academic capabilities.  This could be provided by the School’s Principal or School Administrator, a Teacher or Coach or a Guidance Counselor.  The Academic Reference cannot be provided by someone related to the applicant.

A Character Reference Letter is a letter that can speak to the applicant’s character and abilities from a more personal perspective.  The character reference can also provide personal impressions of the applicant’s overall suitability as a potential student in the school and how they will enhance the school’s community by their admission into La Citadelle.

A Character Reference Letter can be submitted by any person who has known the applicant for a lengthy period (usually over three years) and can confidently provide information on what they believe is the applicant’s potential.  The Character reference can be a family member but cannot be a parent or sibling and cannot be the same referee as that of the Academic Letter of Reference.

Scholarships are based on the academic marks provided at the time of the application.

Scholarships are based on the grades provided at the time of the application and, provided all conditions of enrollment are met, the scholarship will not be withdrawn.

Scholarships are not renewable.

Yes.  All applicants are also eligible for all Financial Incentives available to new applicants, so long as the deadlines and terms of each scholarship are met.

No, all scholarships will only apply to students enrolling for the subsequent academic year.

All scholarship amounts will be applied directly towards the fees owing and will be deducted equitably on each payment due, as per the family’s schedule of payment selected.

No.  All scholarships will be deducted on the tuition fee amounts.

We would love the opportunity to meet you and to show you our remarkable school. 

Please contact our Admissions Office for more information or call 416 385 9685.