Scholarships at Trent University

All international students applying for admission to Trent based on IB diploma are automatically considered for an IB Entrance Scholarship. To qualify for a $1,000 IB Entrance Scholarship, students must complete an IB diploma. The scholarship can be combined with the Automatic Entrance Scholarship and Trent International Prestigious Scholarships and Awards.

Eligibility Information: 

• Undergraduate students joining Trent for any intake are eligible. 

• Students joining Trent must have completed an IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma.  

• Post-graduate certificate students and Masters/PhD students are not eligible. 

• Students on a Year/Term Study Abroad at Trent are not eligible for entrance scholarships.  

• ESL students are eligible for consideration; however, the scholarship is tenable for undergraduate studies (and not for ESL). 

This renewable scholarship reflects Professor Daniel Powell's passion for international development and teaching. It is also tied to his love for Latin America and its people, as he felt very close to their struggles and aspirations. This renewable scholarship is awarded to Latin American students entering Trent University who are intending to major in International Development Studies. Based upon academic achievement, financial barriers, and community and/or volunteer service.  If there are no students who qualify in the International Development Studies (IDS) program, it can be awarded to Latin American students entering Trent in any program.

Eligibility: 

• You must be an international student paying international fees. 

• You will be studying in Canada on a study permit. 

• You must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at Trent University for the Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 intake. Post graduate certificate and Master/PhD students are not eligible.  

• You must meet Trent University’s Admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirements. (Please note that students do not need an admission offer to apply for the scholarships and awards) 

• You have a final high school average of 80% or more (Canadian Equivalent). 

• You must complete and submit the online Trent International Scholarships & Awards application by February 18th (Sunday), 2024, by 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time), on your MyTrent portal. 

• You will need to fulfill the conditions of your conditional offer letter and register for courses to receive the scholarship amount. 

All undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships that are awarded based on academic excellence. These range in value from $1,000 to $3,000 and are non-renewable. Final average calculated on academic subjects only. 

Eligibility Information:

• Undergraduate international students joining Trent for any intake are eligible. 

• Post-graduate certificate students and Masters/PhD students are not eligible. 

• Minimum high school final average of 80% (Canadian Equivalent) is required.  

• Students on a Year/Term Study Abroad at Trent are not eligible for entrance scholarships.  

• ESL students are eligible for consideration; however, the scholarship is tenable for undergraduate studies (and not for ESL). 

This scholarship was established by Justin Chiu, who benefited from the Trent experience as an international student. Awarded to entering international students from Asia who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. Scholarships partially fund the costs of Trent education in amounts between $3,000 and $15,000 per academic year. This scholarship is renewable between $12,000 - $60,000 over a 4-year degree.

Established through a generous donation by long-time Trent supporters David and Joan Moore, this new scholarship will offer a recurring scholarship of $12,000 annually, up to a maximum of $48,000 for three students from outside of North America.  It will be awarded based on outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. This scholarship is renewable up to $48,000 over a 4-year degree. 

This renewable scholarship is awarded to entering international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards fund tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent in amounts up to $34,000 per academic year, and up to $136,000 over a 4-year degree.

This renewable scholarship is funded by Trent University students through an annual levy. Based on high academic achievement and a strong record of community and/or international service, leadership and some financial need, this scholarship covers international tuition and ancillary fees of up to $34,000 per academic year, and up to $136,000 over a 4-year degree