Scholarships at University of Toronto

Offered upon admission to selected outstanding international students on the basis of merit. Financial need may be considered. Students are automatically considered for this award. The value of the award is equal to the cost of international tuition, including tuition fees, incidental fees and UHIP fees for four consecutive years, or until degree completion, whichever comes first. Residence fees are not included under this award.

Terms & Conditions

This award is for four consecutive academic years (Fall/Winter terms) and the total award value is indicated on your JOIN U of T portal.

This award is not tenable with any other admission award offered by the University of Toronto.

This award is conditional on:

• Completion of your secondary school program with high academic standing and fully satisfying the conditions of your offer of admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto. The Faculty reserves the right to withdraw this award offer if these conditions are not satisfied.
• Full-time registration in eight consecutive Fall/Winter terms and completion of at least 3.0 credits by the end of each Fall/Winter session. An exception is made for students registered with Accessibility Services with a reduced course load accommodation. Credits earned during Summer sessions and transfer credits are not considered. Summer session tuition fees are not included under this award. 
• Registration as an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit) in the Faculty of Arts & Science. International students charged domestic fees are not eligible.
• Registration in the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus. As this award is funded by the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus, it is not transferable to other campuses or faculties.  
• Registration in a regulated fee program within Humanities, Social Sciences, Life Sciences or Math & Physical Sciences. De-regulated academic programs including Rotman Commerce, Computer Science, Data Science and Bioinformatics & Computational Biology are not eligible in any year. 

 Award renewal is based on your academic performance and compliance with the Terms & Conditions as outlined above following your first, second and third year of study (consecutive). While renewal is not tied to a specific minimum grade point average, we expect that your high academic achievement will continue and that you remain “in good standing” as defined by the Faculty of Arts & Science. The award may be withdrawn due to unsatisfactory academic performance. 

In addition to the monetary award, recipients of the Arts & Science Global Scholarship are entitled to early course enrolment during their first year of study. Having early access enables students to enrol in courses ahead of peers in their first year of study only. 

Payment

The annual award value will be applied to your student account in two installments after your full-time registration in an eligible program is confirmed. The first installment will be made in November and the second installment will be made in February. Recipients of this award are eligible for a tuition fee deferral (registration without payment). Further details regarding tuition deferrals will be communicated to recipients annually in August prior to the registration deadline. 

Withdrawal or Transfer to Part-Time

You are required to inform the Office of the Faculty Registrar, Arts & Science before dropping below full-time status, withdrawing from your studies or if there is a change in your legal status. Students who withdraw or who substantially reduce their course load during the academic year may be required to repay all or part of their award. An exception is made for students registered with Accessibility Services with a reduced course load accommodation. 

Offered upon admission to selected international students on the basis of merit. Students are automatically considered for this award, which is valued at up to $100,000 over four consecutive years, or until degree completion, whichever comes first (up to $40,000 in the first year and renewable for $20,000 in the second, third and fourth years).

Terms & Conditions

This award is for four consecutive academic years (Fall/Winter terms) and the total award value is indicated on your JOIN U of T portal. 

This award is tenable with other admission awards offered by the University of Toronto, unless otherwise stated. An exception is the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship and the International Student Admission Bursary.

This award is conditional on:

• Completion of your secondary school program with high academic standing and fully satisfying the conditions of your offer of admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto. The Faculty reserves the right to withdraw this award offer if these conditions are not satisfied.

• Full-time registration in eight consecutive Fall/Winter terms and completion of at least 3.0 credits by the end of each Fall/Winter session. An exception is made for students registered with Accessibility Services with a reduced course load accommodation. Credits earned during Summer sessions and transfer credits are not considered.

• Registration as an international student (i.e., a non-Canadian requiring a study permit) in the Faculty of Arts & Science. International students charged domestic fees are not eligible.

• Registration in the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus. As this award is funded by the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus, it is not transferable to other campuses or faculties. 

Award renewal is based on your academic performance and compliance with the above Terms & Conditions following your first, second and third year of study. While renewal is not tied to a specific minimum grade point average, we expect that your high academic achievement will continue and that you remain “in good standing” as defined by the Faculty of Arts & Science. The award may be withdrawn due to unsatisfactory academic performance. 

In addition to the monetary award, recipients of the International Scholar Award are entitled to early course enrolment during their first year of study. Having early access enables students to enrol in courses ahead of peers in their first year of study only. 

Rotman Commerce students should refer to the International Scholar Award – Rotman Commerce for Terms & Conditions.

Payment

The annual award value will be applied to your student account after your full-time enrolment is confirmed in September. Payment for admission scholarships or awards is applied to your student account after your registration is confirmed for the Fall term, typically by mid-October. 

Should you complete your degree in less than four consecutive years, the award payment will be applied to your student account up to and including your last term of full-time study. Should the annual award value exceed outstanding fees owing in your final year or term, the remaining value will not be disbursed. 

Withdrawal or Transfer to Part-Time

You are required to inform the Office of the Faculty Registrar, Arts & Science before dropping below full-time status, withdrawing from your studies or if there is a change in your legal status. Students who withdraw or who substantially reduce their course-load during the academic year may be required to repay all or part of their award. An exception is made for students registered with Accessibility Services with a reduced course load accommodation. 

Offered upon admission to selected international students on the basis of merit. Students are automatically considered for this award, which is valued at up to $50,000 in the first year of study. This award is not renewable.

Terms & Conditions

The total award value is indicated in your JOIN U of T portal. 

This award is tenable with other University of Toronto admission awards, unless otherwise stated. An exception is the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship and the International Scholar Award — Faculty of Arts & Science.

This award is conditional on:

• Completion of your secondary school program with high academic standing and fully satisfying the conditions of your offer of admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto. The Faculty reserves the right to withdraw this award offer if these conditions are not satisfied.
• Full-time registration to complete at least 3.0 credits by the end of the Fall/Winter session. An exception is made for students registered with Accessibility Services with a reduced course load accommodation. Transfer credits are not considered. 
• Registration as an international student (i.e., a non-Canadian requiring a study permit) in the Faculty of Arts & Science. International students charged domestic fees are not eligible for this award.
• Registration as a student in the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus. The award is not transferable to other campuses or faculties.

You are required to inform the Office of the Faculty Registrar, Arts & Science should there be any changes to your eligibility for the award. 

In addition to the monetary value of the award, recipients of the International Merit Admission Award are entitled to early access to course enrolment in their first year of study at the Faculty of Arts & Science.

Payment

The award value will be applied to your student account after your full-time enrolment is confirmed. This award is not renewable. Payment for admission awards is applied to your student account after your registration is confirmed for the Fall term, typically by mid-October. 

Withdrawal or Transfer to Part-Time

Students who withdraw or who substantially reduce their course load during the academic year may be required to repay all or part of their award. An exception is made for students registered with Accessibility Services with a reduced course load accommodation. Please consult with the Office of the Faculty Registrar before dropping below full-time status or withdrawing from your studies.

The Faculty of Arts & Science has a limited number of admission awards available to international undergraduate applicants who have financial need. These are selected based on academic achievement as well as demonstrated financial need. Students apply through the International Financial Aid Application, available to all international applicants through the JOIN U of T Portal. Canadian applicants (living in Canada or abroad) should not complete the International Financial Aid Application, as they are eligible for UTAPS and other governmentally administered financial aid programs. International Student Admission Bursary decisions will be issued in April. Please note that scholarships and bursaries rarely cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses.

Terms & Conditions

Note: The terms and conditions below are applicable to students admitted to the Faculty of Arts & Science as of 2022. This award is not renewable for students admitted to the Faculty of Arts & Science prior to 2022. 

This award is for four consecutive academic years (Fall/Winter terms) or until degree completion, whichever comes first. The total award value is indicated on your JOIN U of T portal. 

This award is tenable with other University of Toronto admission awards, unless otherwise stated. An exception is the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship, Arts & Science Global Scholarship and International Scholar Award — Faculty of Arts & Science.

This award is conditional on:

• Completion of your secondary school program with high academic standing and fully satisfying the conditions of your offer of admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto. The Faculty reserves the right to withdraw this award offer if these conditions are not satisfied.

• Full-time registration in eight consecutive Fall/Winter terms and completion of at least 3.0 credits by the end of each Fall/Winter session. An exception is made for students registered with Accessibility Services with a reduced course load accommodation. Credits earned during Summer sessions and transfer credits are not considered.

• Registration as an international student (i.e., a non-Canadian requiring a study permit) in the Faculty of Arts & Science. International students charged domestic fees are not eligible.

• Registration in the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus. As this award is funded by the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus, it is not transferable to other campuses or faculties. 

Award renewal is based on your academic performance and compliance with the above outlined Terms & Conditions following your first, second and third year of study. While renewal is not tied to a specific minimum grade point average, we expect that your high academic achievement will continue and that you remain “in good standing” as defined by the Faculty of Arts & Science. The award may be withdrawn due to unsatisfactory academic performance.

In addition to the monetary award, recipients of the International Scholar Award are entitled to early course enrolment during their first year of study. Having early access enables students to enrol in courses ahead of peers in their first year of study only. 

Payment

• Payment for admission awards is applied to your student account after your registration is confirmed for the fall term, typically by mid-October.

• The scholarship payment is first applied to any outstanding fees on your student account. If the award amount exceeds the fees owing, the remainder of the award will be issued to you and deposited into your Canadian bank account via direct deposit. You will be able to view your award information, including pending payments, on ACORN under My Award. 

• If you have not already done so, please set up direct deposit on ACORN. For more information on the types of award refund payments available, please visit the Student Accounts website. 

• Should you complete your degree in less than four consecutive years, the award payment will be applied to your student account up to and including your last term of full-time study. Should the annual award value exceed outstanding fees owing in your final year or term, the remaining value will not be disbursed. 

Withdrawal or Transfer to Part-Time

You are required to inform the Office of the Faculty Registrar, Arts & Science before dropping below full-time status, withdrawing from your studies or if there is a change in your legal status. Students who withdraw or who substantially reduce their course-load during the academic year may be required to repay all or part of their award. An exception is made for students registered with Accessibility Services with a reduced course load accommodation. 

Offered to an undergraduate student for general proficiency upon admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science. The total award value is $5,500 over four years of study, with $2,500 awarded upon registration in first year and $1,000 awarded in the second, third and fourth years if the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship are met.

Terms & Conditions

This award is conditional on:

• Completion of your secondary school program with high academic standing and fully satisfying the conditions of your offer of admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto. The Faculty reserves the right to withdraw this award offer if these conditions are not satisfied.

• Full-time registration as a student in the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus; the award is not transferable to other campuses or faculties.

• This award is renewable for three additional years at $1,000, provided you continue to be enrolled full time and provided outstanding academic performance is maintained (Annual GPA of 3.7 or higher). The renewal will be based on your final grades and you will receive an email notifying you of your renewal eligibility upon your fall registration. Credits earned during Summer sessions and transfer credits are not considered.

In addition to the monetary value of the award, recipients are entitled to early access to course enrolment in their first year of study at the Faculty of Arts & Science. 

Payment

Outstanding tuition or other fees will be deducted from the total value of the award. Any remaining balance will be directly deposited into your Canadian bank account or mailed in November to your sessional address by the Student Accounts Department, Office of the Comptroller. An online tutorial on how to set up direct deposit with your financial institution is available on ACORN.

Withdrawal or Transfer to Part-Time

Students who withdraw or who substantially reduce their course load during the academic year may be required to repay all or part of their award. An exception is made for students registered with Accessibility Services. Please consult with the Office of the Faculty Registrar before dropping below full-time status or withdrawing from your studies.

Offered to an outstanding student enrolled in a science program at the Faculty of Arts & Science on the basis of financial need. The total award value is $25,000 over four years of study, with $10,000 granted upon registration in first year and $5,000 awarded in the second, third and fourth years if the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship are met. 

Terms & Conditions

This award is conditional on:

• Completion of your secondary school program with high academic standing and fully satisfying the conditions of your offer of admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto. The Faculty reserves the right to withdraw this award offer if these conditions are not satisfied.

• Full-time registration as a student in the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus; the award is not transferable to other campuses or faculties.

• This award is renewable for three additional years at $5,000, provided that you continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain good academic standing and full-time registration in a science program in any of the following areas of study: Anthropology, Astronomy, Cell and Systems Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Centre for Environment, Human Biology. The renewal will be based on your final grades and you will receive an email notifying you of your renewal eligibility upon your fall registration.

In addition to the monetary value of the award, recipients are entitled to early access to course enrolment in their first year of study at the Faculty of Arts & Science.

Payment

Payment will be made upon confirmation of financial need. Financial need is demonstrated through an application to a provincial financial aid program, for example, the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Outstanding tuition or other fees will be deducted from the total value of the award. Any remaining balance will be directly deposited into your Canadian bank account or mailed in November to your sessional address by the Student Accounts Department, Office of the Comptroller. An online tutorial on how to set up direct deposit with your financial institution is available on ACORN. 

Withdrawal or Transfer to Part-Time

Students who withdraw or who substantially reduce their course load during the academic year may be required to repay all or part of their award. An exception is made for students registered with Accessibility Services. Please consult with the Office of the Faculty Registrar before dropping below full-time status or withdrawing from your studies.

Offered to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts & Science on the basis of academic merit. The total value of this scholarship is $10,000 payable towards the recipient’s first year of study.

Terms & Conditions

This award is conditional on:

• Completion of your secondary school program with high academic standing and fully satisfying the conditions of your offer of admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto. The Faculty reserves the right to withdraw this award offer if these conditions are not satisfied.

• Full-time registration as a student in the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus. The award is not transferable to other campuses or faculties.

In addition to the monetary value of the award, recipients are entitled to early access to course enrolment in their first year of study at the Faculty of Arts & Science.

Payment

Outstanding tuition or other fees will be deducted from the total value of the award. Any remaining balance will be directly deposited into your Canadian bank account or mailed in November to your sessional address by the Student Accounts Department, Office of the Comptroller. An online tutorial on how to set up direct deposit with your financial institution is available on ACORN. 

Withdrawal or Transfer to Part-Time

Students who withdraw or who substantially reduce their course load during the academic year may be required to repay all or part of their award. An exception is made for students registered with Accessibility Services. Please consult with the Office of the Faculty Registrar before dropping below full-time status or withdrawing from your studies.

Eligibility

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). This distinction, offered to a small number of highly qualified students, includes the following opportunities:

• A $10,000 entrance scholarship in first year (non-renewable).

• Access to meaningful part-time on-campus employment during your second year. PSEP recipients will receive a notice from the Career and Co-Curricular Learning Network (CLNx)(external link) in August following their first year of study, inviting them to apply for Work-Study positions that give priority to PSEP recipients.

• Access to an international learning opportunity during your university studies. Please note that this guarantee does not include funding, but financial assistance may be available if you have demonstrable financial need.

• Additional features may be offered by the admitting division. Please refer to your letter of offer for further details.

Award Type: Admission

Action: Automatically Considered

Availability: Domestic Students International Students

Level of Study: Undergraduate

Value/Amount: $10,000 in first year (non-renewable)

How/When Is It Paid: Payment of the award is conditional on full-time registration in September. Students must be registered full time for both the fall and winter sessions. The funds in payment of the award will be credited to the student's fees account following registration in September. After deduction of outstanding fees, any balance remaining will be issued by direct deposit. Please ensure your direct deposit banking information is updated on your ACORN account.

The University of Toronto International Scholar Award - University of Toronto Mississauga is automatically awarded to exceptional international students at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Recipients are selected by committee. Based on academic achievement and overall academic competitiveness, you may be awarded one of the following:

The following conditions apply to the U of T Mississauga Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships:

• Each year, the University of Toronto Mississauga reserves the right to change the value and eligibility criteria for awards without notice.

• Available to all newly admitted students directly from high school and are assessed automatically on admission (no application required).

• Transfering, internal application, visiting, or non-degree students are not eligible for these scholarships.

• Admission averages listed pertain to the high school curriculum in Ontario.  In other jurisdictions, eligibility will be determined based on local curriculum and other criteria, such as standardized tests and entrance examinations. If you qualify for an entrance scholarship, your eligibility and value of your scholarship will be outlined in your offer of admission.

• Scholarships are based on the admitted average and will not be reassessed.

• Where a course has been repeated, the first grade attained will be used in calculating average for scholarship eligibility.

• Scholarships may be withdrawn due to unsatisfactory academic performance.

• Scholarships are contingent on full-time registration at the University of Toronto Mississauga and are not transferable to other campuses or faculties.

• The availability and monetary value of all scholarships are for the current admission cycle/or applicants for the current admission year (with the exception of the renewable portion, outlined below), and are subject to change in the future.

We offer three levels of guaranteed entrance scholarships to all domestic and international students upon admission to our campus with the admitted averages listed as follows:

The following conditions apply to the renewable portion of the University of Toronto Mississauga Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship ($3,000 renewable) and are in addition to the conditions listed above:

• The scholarship is renewed on the basis that you continuously maintain full-time registration at UTM in the Fall/Winter sessions.

• Students must achieve and maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.70 at the end of Fall/Winter session to be eligible for renewal.

• Students need to have completed at least 3.0 credits by the end of the Fall/Winter session of each year to qualify for renewal of the scholarship.

• The scholarship may be renewed up to three consecutive times.

• The annual scholarship value will be applied to your student account after your full-time enrolment is confirmed in September.

• If the award is lost in any year due to any conditions not being met, it may not be renewed in a subsequent year, even if all conditions are met.

• The renewable portion of the scholarship is tenable for upper year students who have received the initial $3,000 portion of this entrance scholarship in 2017 or later; scholarships for students admitted in previous years are not renewable.