Scholarships at Toronto Metropolitan University

For traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, international students, students with disabilities and aboriginal students; minimum average of 80% in 6 U/M credits or equivalent; demonstrated financial need.

The International Secondary School Merit Scholarship is for international students. The students must be starting their first year of a full-time four-year undergraduate degree at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). It's for students who do well academically, volunteer, join clubs and show leadership qualities.

Please note: For those applying for admission in fall 2024, TMU has increased the scholarship value to $10,000. The recipient number potential has also increased to 40 students. This award is entrance-only and is non-renewable. 

Key points to remember:

• Must be an international student starting their first year of a full-time four-year undergraduate degree

• Must have a final admission average of at least 85%, an A, or an equivalent

• Must write a personal statement for submission

• If a gap year was taken it must be no longer than one academic year

Awarded to students with International Visa student status and authorization at time of registration and during the semester in which the award recipient begins studying at TMU, first-class standing and not previously in attendance at an Ontario secondary school or a Canadian post-secondary institution on a full-time basis.

The President's Entrance Scholarship is awarded to secondary school graduates who demonstrate academic accomplishment, leadership qualities, original thought and creative ability. 

Twelve (12) recipients | $40,000 (total value) | $10,000 (annual amount) (renewable)

Recipients are reserved (costs not included) a bed in residence. This is limited to Pitman Hall single bedroom with shared hallway washroom or the International Living/Learning single bedroom with private washroom. Please visit the Housing and Residence Life website for more information about living on campus.

A minimum 90% final admission average is required for consideration. An applicant's average is calculated with their best six Grade 12 U/M courses, or their home country's equivalent. 

This application will ask that you include the following: 

1. An essay or project summary: this may be a piece of creative writing, or a summary of any creative project which you may have undertaken. It must reflect your capacity for original thought and creative ability (max 500 words).

2. Two (2) letters of reference:

   1. academic reference letter that confirms your scholastic abilities. This reference may also speak to your leadership/creative endeavours.

   2. reference letter should address your leadership/creative endeavours. It should not verify academic achievement.

3. Your leadership activities: you will indicate the leadership activities/positions that you have been involved in during your final two years in secondary school.

This scholarship was established in 2001 with support from the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) to enhance and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of TMU and the greater Toronto communities. Through the facilitation of the Scotiabank International Student Scholarship in International Student Support (ISS), Toronto Metropolitan University wants to demonstrate support to international students and encourage success in their academic life. Based on the agreement with Scotiabank, this scholarship is for upper-year full-time undergraduate international students with a strong academic achievement. Unfortunately, first year international students are not considered eligible for this scholarship.