Scholarship deadlines in October 2026

For international students who require a study permit, are in their final year of secondary school in 2026–27 or graduated no earlier than June 2026, and will begin first-entry undergraduate study at the University of Toronto in September 2027. Current post-secondary students and January 2027 starters are not eligible.

1. Ask your guidance counsellor, principal or school head about nomination; each school may nominate one student
2. Apply to at least one U of T undergraduate program by the Pearson admission deadline; the scholarship would be restricted to your top program choice when decisions are made
3. After nomination and the admission application, use the private Pearson link to submit the scholarship application and documents without generative AI-created content, which the provider states will lead to disqualification

Timing, as the provider states it: 2027 entry: school nomination due October 9, 2026; U of T admission application due October 16, 2026; scholarship application and documents due November 6, 2026

For Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons in their final year of Canadian high school or first-year CEGEP, nominated by their school through the National Book Award. Each school may nominate one student.

1. Ask your guidance office today about the U of T National Book Award nomination; schools submit it by October 9
2. Apply to at least one U of T undergraduate program by October 16 so you can open the scholarship application
3. If nominated, finish the National Scholarship application and reference by the October deadline

Timing, as the provider states it: School nominations due October 9, 2026; U of T admission application due October 16, 2026; National Scholarship application due October 30, 2026

A four-year award for Canadian citizens or permanent residents entering university for the first time in September 2027 who demonstrate character, service and leadership. Applicants must meet the school-specific academic minimum and the cycle's age rules.

1. Confirm first-time September 2027 university entry: high-school applicants need an 88% cumulative average and birth date January 1, 2005–September 1, 2011; final-year CEGEP applicants need an R score of at least 29 and birth date January 1, 2005–September 1, 2010
2. Prepare the eligible transcript or marks PDF, written responses and essays, then complete the two timed video responses introduced for the 2027 cycle
3. Arrange the online recommendation from a referee who is not a family member or friend, and ensure it is submitted before the deadline

Timing, as the provider states it: 2027 Loran Award applications and referee forms are due October 15, 2026 at noon Eastern Time

Fall 2026 partner-funded scholarships and awards for Canadian citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities in undergraduate, graduate or professional degrees at recognized Canadian universities, or certified diploma programs at Canadian colleges or CÉGEPs. The former needs-based grant stream is not funded this semester.

1. Confirm that your university degree or certified college or CÉGEP diploma is eligible; the combined college/trades filter does not establish apprenticeship or certificate eligibility
2. Review the Fall 2026 award mix because the former $2,000 needs-based grants and some partner awards are not available this semester
3. Use the current NEADS Financial Assistance Program application before the published Fall deadline

Timing, as the provider states it: Fall 2026 applications close October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

For Black or Indigenous Canadian citizens or permanent residents in full-time undergraduate, graduate or diploma study at a recognized Canadian institution who will return full-time in September 2027, finish by August 2028 and can complete a full-time Canadian internship.

1. Confirm good academic standing, full-time return in September 2027 and completion by August 2028; preparatory programs and Sun Life employees, directors, officers and their children are excluded
2. Confirm Canadian work eligibility and availability for the full-time May–August 2027 internship
3. Submit a resume, unofficial post-secondary transcripts and either a written or video personal essay through the current application

Timing, as the provider states it: 2026 applications and supporting documents are due October 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST, as stated by Sun Life; confirm the time zone before submitting

For women in STEM programs at an approved Alberta school who are citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and Alberta residents. High-school students aren't eligible.

1. Confirm your program counts as STEM under the Statistics Canada list
2. Show you're working to advance gender equality in your field
3. Apply by October 30, 2026

Timing, as the provider states it: Intake opens September 14, 2026 and closes October 30, 2026

One application considers First Nations, Inuit and Métis learners for many scholarships, bursaries and awards. Most applicants need at least a 60% course load, or 40% with a disability-related accommodation; only select agreements support other part-time study.

1. Confirm your course load, proof of Indigenous registration and financial need; merit-only opportunities are very limited
2. Provide official proof of active course registration; an acceptance letter can only serve as a temporary placeholder
3. Submit one application as early as possible; a complete unsuccessful application carries forward to later 2026–27 consideration dates

Timing, as the provider states it: 2026–27 consideration dates: August 1, November 1 and February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST, as stated by Indspire; applications remain open through February 1, 2027