The University of Toronto, along with its colleges, faculties and divisions, administer over 5,700 admission awards that total nearly $36 million.

Eligible high school students (including international candidates) are automatically considered for a variety of admission scholarships when you apply to U of T.

U of T also offers awards to Canadian students on the basis of criteria such as financial need, academic merit, Indigenous background, first generation students, demonstrated leadership, etc. A separate supplementary application must be submitted for these awards.

Learn more about admission awards in the guide for first-entry programs: Within Reach: How to Finance Your University of Toronto Experience (PDF).

National Scholarship

The National Scholarship program recognizes original and creative thinkers, community leaders, and high academic achievers.

It is U of T’s most prestigious award for Canadian high school students entering the university and offers full-ride scholarships to National Scholars.

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship program recognizes international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement who are recognized as leaders within their school. The Pearson Scholars receive full-ride scholarships.

U of T Mississauga Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship

U of T Mississauga offers three levels of guaranteed entrance scholarships to all domestic and international students upon admission to their campus with the admitted averages starting at 90.0%.

Learn more about the U of T Mississauga Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship (external link)

U of T Scarborough Entrance Scholarships

Domestic students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) applying from secondary school who are admitted to U of T Scarborough will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships.

Learn more about the U of T Scarborough Entrance Scholarships(external link)

University of Toronto Scholars Program

The U of T Scholars Program provides recognition to the University’s outstanding students, at admission and on an on-going basis. In some cases, a U of T Scholars award is tenable in conjunction with other admission awards that students may receive from their college/faculty. Outstanding domestic and international secondary school students are considered automatically for these awards on the basis of their average at the time of admission.

President’s Scholars of Excellence Program

Approximately 150 of the most highly qualified students applying to first year of direct-entry, undergraduate studies will be distinguished as President’s Scholars of Excellence. Outstanding domestic and international secondary school students are considered automatically for the President’s Scholars of Excellence Program (PSEP) upon admission (i.e. a separate application is not required).

About University of Toronto

Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto has evolved into Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery and knowledge creation. We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate.

Benefits

Varies by awards.

Requirements

• Applicants must be International students.
• Applicants must have applied or applying to University of Toronto – Canada
• Applicants must be fluent in English Language
• Applicants should check and meet the university’s admission requirements at the admission requirements page.
• The scholarship awards and cut-offs will vary by division, faculty and college.

How to Apply

In applying for the for the University of Toronto International Admission Scholarships 2023, there may be no separate application for the admission scholarships, applicants are required to take admission to this university before the deadline. After taking admission students are automatically considered for a variety of admission scholarships.

For more details visit: University of Toronto website.

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The Discover Life Sciences Scholarship is open to international students who are willing to pursue a degree program in biological sciences at the University of Dundee, UK.

About University of Dundee

On 1 August 1967, the University of Dundee came into formal existence by virtue of a Royal Charter .

The University of Dundee is a public research university in Dundee, Scotland. It is a red brick university, founded as a university college in 1881 with a donation from the prominent Baxter family of textile manufacturers.

 Benefits

• The scholarship is awarded as a partial tuition fee waiver.

Life Sciences Scholarship Courses

• Biological Sciences
• Biomedical Sciences

Requirements

• You must have international fee status as determined by the University of Dundee
• Have received an offer to study an eligible Undergraduate course in the School of Life Sciences
• Begin studies in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Where eligible, this scholarship can be combined with one of the following scholarships:  

• Global Excellence or
• Global Citizenship or
• Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships (one region only)

In addition, where eligible, this scholarship can be combined with: 

• Alumni
• Alumni Family

• International College Dundee Progressing with Excellence Scholarship
• Vice Chancellor’s Regional Scholarship
• Global Citizenship Scholarship

How to Apply

• There is no application form for this scholarship.
• Your eligibility will be assessed as part of your course application.
• We will notify you in writing if you have received a scholarship.

Application Deadline

About Amazon

Requirements

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Graduating high school (outside of Quebec) or CEGEP (in Quebec) in 2023
• Entering full time studies in a first bachelor starting fall 2023
• Pursuing a degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer-science-related field of study (visit the application page for a full list of accepted degrees)
• Have a minimum average of 75% over the last three terms of available marks (visit the application page for more details). Non-academic courses such as career or personal development related courses will not be considered
• Demonstrate financial need

 How to Apply

1. Click the “Apply Now” button on the official website to proceed to the application portal.
2. Create an account and sign in using the temporary password you receive by email.
3. Click on the “Search for Public Scholarships” tile on the home page.
4. Search for “Amazon Future Engineer” or scroll down to select “Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship” from the list.

Application Deadline

At MPOWER, they believe that they are not just expanding access to higher education.

They are also creating globally minded, multi-lingual, culturally competent graduates poised to take on the world’s most pressing problems in science, technology, business, and public policy. In recognition of the extraordinary potential of these students, they have created the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship.

About MPOWER Financing

Benefits

Requirements

• Applicant must be accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports, and
• Be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as applicable:
  • For study in the U.S., this means that the applicant meets one of these criteria:
    • Has a valid visa that permits study in the U.S.
    • Is protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
    • Is a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder)
  • For study in Canada, this means the applicant meets one of these criteria:
    • Is a Canadian permanent resident
    • Has a valid Canadian study permit

Interview date, Process and Venue for MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship

Winners will be selected based solely on their essay submission. MPOWER will select winners based on:

• The quality of the applicant’s essay; the essay should demonstrate clarity of thought, a compelling goals and vision, and superior communication skills in English.
• The extent to which there is a clear nexus between the applicant’s intended field of study and his/her goals and aspirations; and
• The applicant’s potential as a scientist, entrepreneur, leader, and/or change-maker who will make a positive impact.

How to Apply

July 15, 2023

visit MPOWER website for more details.

The Study in Canada Scholarships program is facilitated through institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between post-secondary institutions in Canada and in the following eligible countries/territories: Algeria, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, and Ukraine.

These agreements are created between colleges, technical or vocational institutes and universities. Students, hereby referred to as “candidates”, must be registered as full-time students in their home institution at the time of application and during the entire duration of their study or research stay in Canada.

The Study in Canada Scholarships program provides students from post-secondary institutions located in the new eligible countries/territories with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.

About EduCanada

EduCanada is a brand that supports the international education offerings of Canada’s provinces and territories.

The EduCanada brand is the result of collaboration between the provinces and territories through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) and Global Affairs Canada.

It is a protected trademark of the Government of Canada and is subject to a Master Licence Agreement between the parties.

Aim and Benefits of Educanada Post Secondary School Scholarship

Selected students may use scholarship funds towards:

• visa or study/work permit fees

• airfare via the most direct and economical route

• health insurance

• living expenses, such as accommodation, utilities and food.

• ground transportation, including a public transportation pass.

• books and supplies required for their study or research, excluding computers and other equipment.

Canadian institutions are eligible to receive:

• $500 per scholarship recipient to aid with administrative costs once the student arrives in Canada.
• reimbursement of additional employer compliance fees paid to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in some cases.

How funding works

Canadian institutions will receive funding from Global Affairs Canada, through its legal name, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) in the form of a non-negotiable contribution agreement and will be responsible for providing the funds to successful students according to its internal processes.

Should a student not take up the scholarship, Canadian institutions must return all funds, including the administrative fee, to DFATD.

Requirements for Educanada Post Secondary School Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible, you must be:

•  a citizen of an eligible country/territory
  • Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan
  • Europe: Türkiye, Ukraine
  • Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia
  • Sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda

• a student enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country/territory.

• paying tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the full duration of your exchange

You are not eligible for this scholarship if:

• you hold or have a pending application for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

• you are already participating in a scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada

• you are already enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Canadian post-secondary institutions interested in hosting students must:

• be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)

• have a valid student exchange agreement with the student’s home institution that waives tuition fees for scholarship recipients (required for college/undergraduate study only)

Interview date, Process and Venue for Educanada Post Secondary School Scholarship

We evaluate applications based on:

• merit of the research or study to be undertaken in Canada.

• benefit to the home institution and peers

• benefit to the Canadian institution, supervisor and peers

• strength of the linkages to be created through the proposed exchange.

• rankings submitted by the Canadian institution.

Documents Required for Application

Institutions must ensure documents are complete and accurate as per the instructions. Revised documents will not be accepted after the deadline.

Documents in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by a translation.

• Proof of citizenship
• A copy of the candidate’s passport or national identity card with a photo and valid dates

• Documents not accepted as proof of citizenship are: driver’s license, permanent residence card, work permit, student card, health card, birth certificate or baptismal certificate

• Proof of citizenship selected must be from the same country/territory as the citizenship selected in the online application form

• Students from Taiwan must also provide a proof of household registration in Taiwan

• Signed Privacy Notice Statement
  • A copy of the Privacy Notice Statement for non-Canadian participants signed by the candidate and dated within the last six months.

• Letter of intent from the candidate (maximum one page)
• Explains the nature of studies or research to be undertaken

• Provides rationale for study in Canada and for the choice of institution, program and supervisor and how the proposed program of study or research will relate to their future career.

• Letter of proof of full-time enrolment from the home institution
• On official letterhead

• Dated within the last six months.

• Confirms that the candidate is currently enrolled in a full-time program.

• Copies of transcripts, a student card or a letter of admission are not acceptable.

• Letter of support from the home institution (maximum one page)
• On official letterhead

• Dated within the last six months.

• From the candidate’s instructor, professor or international director

• Explains the nature of study or research to be undertaken in Canada and how the candidate and the home institution will benefit from this scholarship program

• Letter of invitation from the Canadian supervisor (graduate students only, maximum one page)
• On official letterhead

• Dated within the last six months

• Signed by the Canadian supervisor

• Describes the nature and scope of the research collaboration with the student’s home institution.

• Confirms their willingness to support and mentor the candidate during the exchange period.

• Explains how the Canadian institution, supervisor and peers will benefit from the exchange.

• Signed copy of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Agreement with the partner institution

Indicates that tuition fees will not be charged and highlights this specific clause.

• College and undergraduate research applications with no existing agreement can include a letter from the international office or equivalent on official letterhead that links the application to a specific international research collaboration, names the Canadian supervisor and confirms that tuition will not be charged. The letter must be dated within the last six months and be a maximum of one page.

• Expired agreements will not be accepted – if the agreement is in the process of renewal, institutions must include a letter to this effect.

• For graduate applications, an agreement is recommended but not required.

A ranking of applications

• • Based on the institution’s strategic priorities must be sent to [email protected]

Application Deadline

March 21, 2023

How to Apply