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