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Guaranteed and Renewable Scholarships
Toronto Metropolitan University is pleased to recognize the academic achievements of the first-year class upon admission to the university with over $10 million designated for entrance scholarship support.
International students [on a study visa] attending and completing studies at a Canadian secondary school, with final averages of 86% and higher, who meet the terms and conditions for scholarship, are guaranteed a renewable entrance scholarship according to the following values.
For Students Admitted for 2022-2023 [Fall 2022, Winter 2023]
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| Final Admission Average | Awarded in Year One* | Potential Annual Renewable Amount** | Potential Total Scholarship Value** |
| 95%+ | $4,000 | $4,000 | $16,000 |
| 90-94.99% | $2,000 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 86-89.99% | $1,000 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
For Students Admitted for 2023-2024 [Fall 2023, Winter 2024]
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| Final Admission Average | Awarded in Year One* | Potential Annual Renewable Amount** | Potential Total Scholarship Value** |
| 95%+ | $3,000 | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| 90-94.99% | $1,500 | $1,500 | $6,000 |
| 86-89.99% | $750 | $750 | $3,000 |
*Scholarship amount to be distributed evenly between fall and winter semester.
**Up to, dependent on annual CGPA.
Prestigious Entrance Awards
Thank you for your interest in TMU's Prestigious Entrance Scholarships.
You can apply to the following awards as of November 1, 2022.
The
deadline to apply is February 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
President's Entrance Scholarships
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]
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:
- 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].
- Two [2] letters of reference:
- academic reference letter that confirms your scholastic abilities. This reference may also speak to your leadership/creative endeavours.
- reference letter should address your leadership/creative endeavours. It should not verify academic achievement.
- Your leadership activities: you will indicate the leadership activities/positions that you have been involved in during your final two years in secondary school.
Note: Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada, Protected Persons in Canada and International Students are eligible to apply for this award.
International Secondary School Merit Scholarship
The International Secondary School Merit Scholarship is awarded to international students who are entering their first year of full-time, four-year undergraduate degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University and demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, and leadership skills.
Seven [7] recipients | $5,000 [entrance only, non-renewable]
A minimum 85%/A or equivalent final admission average is required for consideration.
This section will ask that you to include the following:
- A Personal Statement
Note: International Students are eligible to apply for this award. Applicants with a gap between their secondary school and post secondary studies are eligible to apply if their gap is no longer than one academic year.
"The scholarship process is very, very simple and it's meant to have a real conversation with you. It's really meant to bring out the real person in you and your
desires and purposes in life."
Abhi Raheja, International Student, Journalism
President's Entrance Scholarship Recipient
International Student Winter Merit Scholarship
The International Student Winter Merit Scholarship is awarded to international students who are entering their first year of full-time, four-year undergraduate degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University in January 2023. The award is intended to recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, and leadership skills.
Two[2] recipients | $5,000 [entrance only, non-renewable]
A minimum 85%/A or equivalent final admission average is required for consideration.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2022
Apply through the google formInternational Student Winter Merit Scholarship form, external link.
Note: International Students are eligible to apply for this award. Applicants with a gap between their secondary school and post secondary studies are eligible to apply if their gap is no longer than one academic year and have not attended a
previous post-secondary institution.
Awards and Scholarships for TMU Students
As a TMU student, AwardSpring, external link, opens in new window enables you to view and apply for all awards available at the university in one convenient spot. Below are some of the awards and scholarships available for international students at Toronto Metropolitan University.