Entrance scholarships with no application in Canada
Most Canadian universities give entrance scholarships automatically: you're considered when you apply for admission, usually based on your admission average. We list 74 awards like this: 31 in Ontario, 24 in Western Canada and 19 in Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Each links to the university's own page, checked between August 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026.
Reviewed October 1, 2026 · Checked against the primary sources below · How we review guides
Automatic entrance awards in Ontario
No separate form. The minimum average is shown where the university sets one.
| Award | Amount | Next date | Minimum average |
|---|---|---|---|
Carleton Renewable Entrance ScholarshipsCarleton UniversityCarleton UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic for students entering Carleton for the first time from high school or CEGEP with an 85%+ admission average. Fall entry only, and offers aren't reassessed on final grades.
Timing, as the provider states it: Complete admission application and required grades by June 15 | Amount: $1,000, $2,000 or $3,000 a year for four years (up to $12,000) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
Guelph President's International Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of GuelphUniversity of Guelph. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsCompetitive one-time award for international students, based on the admission-offer average from 70% up. Guelph also lists renewable University and Dean's International Scholarships.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application | Amount: $2,000 to $7,500 (Fall 2026 values) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 70% |
Lakehead Entrance ScholarshipsLakehead UniversityLakehead UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic for direct-entry students from a recognized Canadian high-school curriculum with 80%+. At 95%+ it can rise to free tuition for four years when the final-average conditions are met.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application | Amount: $3,000 to $16,000 over four years, up to free tuition at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
Lakehead International Entrance ScholarshipsLakehead UniversityLakehead University. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsAutomatic 2026–27 awards for international students with a 75%+ Canadian-equivalent average or IB 28+.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application | Amount: $6,000 one-time at 75% up to $40,000 over four years at 90%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 75% |
Laurentian Academic Excellence ScholarshipsLaurentian UniversityLaurentian UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic for domestic students, based on the top six final Grade 12 U/M marks. Students at 75–79% who take a full load get a $750 Academic Access Award.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application | Amount: Up to $4,000 at 80% to $16,000 at 95%+ over four years | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 75% |
Laurentian International Academic Excellence ScholarshipsLaurentian UniversityLaurentian University. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsFor international undergraduates without a prior degree, starting at an 80% admission average.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application | Amount: Up to $40,000 (80–89.9%) or $60,000 (90%+) in total | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
Laurier Entrance ScholarshipsWilfrid Laurier UniversityWilfrid Laurier UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic awards for domestic students starting September 2026 or later with an 85%+ admission average. The President's Gold Scholarship at 95%+ is renewable.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application required | Amount: $2,500 at 85–89.9%; $3,000 at 90–94.9%; $4,000 President's Gold at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
Laurier International Entrance ScholarshipsWilfrid Laurier UniversityWilfrid Laurier University. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsAutomatic awards for international students starting September 2026 or later.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application required | Amount: $5,000 below 95%; $6,000 at 95% or higher | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
McMaster University Entrance AwardMcMaster UniversityMcMaster UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic award for students admitted full-time from high school to Level 1 of a first degree. The average needed depends on the faculty: 90% for BTech, 92% for Business, 97% for Engineering, Computer Science and Science, 98% for Arts & Science, iBioMed and Health Sciences.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application. Faculty averages are published for September 2027 entry. | Amount: $3,000 in most faculties; $1,000 in Health Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 90% |
Nipissing Guaranteed Entrance ScholarshipsNipissing UniversityNipissing UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic for Canadian and international students entering from high school, based on the best six final 4U/M marks. 95%+ earns free tuition.
Timing, as the provider states it: Accept your offer through OUAC by June 1 | Amount: $1,000 a year at 80% up to free tuition (over $24,000) at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
OCAD U Guaranteed Entrance ScholarshipsOCAD UniversityOCAD UniversityWho can apply and stepsFor Ontario secondary-school graduates who are citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, enrol full-time and have 85%+ across six Grade 12 U or M courses.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application | Amount: $1,000 at 85%; $2,000 at 90%; $3,000 at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
President's Scholars of Excellence ProgramUniversity of TorontoUniversity of TorontoWho can apply and stepsAbout 150 of the strongest first-year direct-entry applicants, domestic and international, are named President's Scholars of Excellence on admission. No separate application.
Timing, as the provider states it: No scholarship application. You're considered with your admission application. | Amount: $15,000 in first year (not renewable), plus program opportunities | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Queen's Dean's International AwardsQueen's UniversityQueen's University. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsRenewable four-year awards for students paying international tuition in Arts and Science, Engineering, Commerce or Health Sciences. Considered automatically.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application | Amount: $10,000 to $25,000 a year, depending on faculty | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Queen's Principal's ScholarshipQueen's UniversityQueen's UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic one-year award for students in the top 3% of the competitive admission average in each first-entry degree program. International students are eligible.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application | Amount: $7,000 for one year | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
TMU Guaranteed Renewable Entrance ScholarshipToronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto Metropolitan UniversityWho can apply and stepsGuaranteed for first-time students at a Canadian secondary school with a final average of 86% or higher. Citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and international students can qualify.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application for 2027–28 entry | Amount: $750, $1,500 or $3,000 a year (up to $12,000 over four years) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 86% |
Trent International Entrance ScholarshipsTrent UniversityTrent University. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsAutomatic ladder for international applicants starting at 80%.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application | Amount: $2,500 a year (up to $10,000) at 80% to $5,500 a year (up to $22,000) at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
Trent National Entrance ScholarshipsTrent UniversityTrent UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic ladder for domestic applicants starting at 80%. Renewal needs at least 80% in a full course load.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application | Amount: $1,500 a year at 80% up to $18,118 over four years at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
Trinity College Admission ScholarshipsTrinity College, University of TorontoTrinity College, University of TorontoWho can apply and stepsAbout 90 one-year admission scholarships for eligible applicants who choose Trinity College at U of T. Consideration is automatic.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application for most awards. You're considered when you apply. | Amount: $1,000 to $3,500 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
University of Guelph Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of GuelphUniversity of GuelphWho can apply and stepsAutomatic for eligible first-time domestic post-secondary entrants with a 90%+ admission average.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application | Amount: $1,000 at 90–94.9%; $2,000 at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 90% |
University of Ottawa Admission ScholarshipUniversity of OttawaUniversity of OttawaWho can apply and stepsAutomatic for full-time students entering a direct-entry faculty or the Civil Law Section with an 85%+ admission average. Mature applicants and university transfers aren't eligible.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application required | Amount: $1,000 at 85–89.9%; $2,000 at 90–94.9%; $3,000 at 95–100% | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
University of Sudbury Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of SudburyUniversity of SudburyWho can apply and stepsEligible full-time students receive the scholarship automatically every year of a four-year bachelor's degree.
Timing, as the provider states it: Automatic | Amount: $3,000 a year ($12,000 over four years) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
University of Toronto Scholars ProgramUniversity of TorontoUniversity of TorontoWho can apply and stepsAbout 900 awards for outstanding domestic and international high-school applicants entering first-year direct-entry programs, based on the average at the time of admission. Students with past post-secondary study aren't eligible.
Timing, as the provider states it: No scholarship application. You're considered with your admission application. | Amount: $10,000 in first year (not renewable) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
uOttawa Differential Tuition Fee Exemption ScholarshipUniversity of OttawaUniversity of Ottawa. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsAutomatic for international-fee students in an approved French program, or an English program with the French Immersion Stream, taking at least three courses in French each term.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application required | Amount: $12,500 a term in most faculties; $16,000 at Telfer; $18,000 in Engineering | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
uOttawa International English Admission ScholarshipUniversity of OttawaUniversity of Ottawa. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsAutomatic for new international-fee students in approved English-language programs in the six direct-entry faculties with an 80%+ admission average. 100 students with 90%+ also get a $10,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application required | Amount: $7,500 a term, up to $60,000 over four years (up to $70,000 with the excellence award) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
Waterloo International Student Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsAutomatic entrance funding for international fee-paying students admitted to eligible full-time, first-year degree studies at Waterloo.
Timing, as the provider states it: No scholarship application; eligible awards appear in the Waterloo applicant portal beginning in mid-April | Amount: $10,000 in first year, applied as $5,000 toward each of the first two terms | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Waterloo Merit and President's ScholarshipsUniversity of WaterlooUniversity of WaterlooWho can apply and stepsAutomatic entrance scholarships for first-time, full-time students, based on the admission average from your top six Grade 12 courses, including required courses.
Timing, as the provider states it: No scholarship application. You're considered when you apply for admission. | Amount: $1,000 at 85–89.9%; $2,000 at 90–94.9%; at 95%+ $2,000 plus a $1,500 International Experience or Research Award | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
Western Automatic Admission ScholarshipsWestern UniversityWestern UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic awards for students admitted to first-year, full-time study at Western's main campus straight from high school: the Scholarship of Excellence goes to 250 top averages; Distinction is for 92%+ and the Admission Scholarship for 90–91.9%.
Timing, as the provider states it: Consideration is guaranteed when your OUAC application and documents are in by March 1 | Amount: $2,500 to $8,000, including optional study-abroad funding | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 90% |
Windsor Global Lancer ScholarshipUniversity of WindsorUniversity of Windsor. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsEntrance funding for qualifying international undergraduates.
Timing, as the provider states it: Made at the time of admission | Amount: Up to $24,000 over four years | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Windsor Open Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of WindsorUniversity of WindsorWho can apply and stepsAutomatic for students entering full-time straight from high school, based on the best six Grade 12 U/M courses. Windsor's pages differ on whether international students use this ladder, so confirm.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application; most other entrance awards close April 30 | Amount: $1,000 at 85%; $10,000 at 90% (renewable); $16,000 at 95%+ (renewable) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
York Automatic Entrance ScholarshipsYork UniversityYork UniversityWho can apply and stepsEligible Canadian high-school applicants are assessed automatically on final admission grades, starting at 80%.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application | Amount: $1,000 to $3,500 a year; $4,000 to $14,000 over four years | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
York International Entrance ScholarshipsYork UniversityYork University. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsAutomatic awards for international students: Scholarship of Distinction at 90%+, Merit Award at 80–89.9%, and a one-time Entrance Award at 75–79.9%.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application for these automatic awards | Amount: $5,000 one-time up to $37,500 over four years | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 75% |
Automatic entrance awards in Western Canada
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
| Award | Amount | Next date | Minimum average |
|---|---|---|---|
Brandon University Board of Governors Entrance ScholarshipsBrandon UniversityBrandon UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic awards for students coming directly from an accredited Canadian high school (one gap year allowed) and taking 12+ credit hours each term.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply for admission with documents by March 1 | Amount: $800 at 85% up to $2,000 at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
Burman Academic Excellence ScholarshipBurman UniversityBurman UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic for first-time students with a government-issued Grade 12 transcript, renewable for a four-year degree. GED students don't qualify.
Timing, as the provider states it: Automatic with admission | Amount: $500 a year at 75% up to $3,500 a year at 90%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 75% |
Canadian Mennonite University Entrance ScholarshipCanadian Mennonite UniversityCanadian Mennonite UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic entrance ladder for new students.
Timing, as the provider states it: Fall materials due February 28 | Amount: $1,000 at 85%; $2,000 at 90%; $3,000 at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
Concordia University of Edmonton Entrance ScholarshipConcordia University of EdmontonConcordia University of EdmontonWho can apply and stepsRenewable award for students entering Arts, Management or Science directly from high school, based on English plus the four highest eligible courses.
Timing, as the provider states it: Admission application and final transcripts by April 1 for September | Amount: $1,000 a year at 75% up to $5,000 a year at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 75% |
Fluor Women in Engineering Entrance AwardUniversity of British ColumbiaUniversity of British Columbia. For: WomenWho can apply and stepsOne award a year for an outstanding woman entering UBC Engineering from high school, weighing marks and leadership. Work promoting women in STEM is preferred.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application. Apply to UBC Engineering by the admission deadline | Amount: $10,000 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Lethbridge Board of Governors Admission ScholarshipUniversity of LethbridgeUniversity of LethbridgeWho can apply and stepsApplicants with at least an 80% Grade 12 admission average who apply by December 15 are considered automatically.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply for admission by December 15 | Amount: Up to $1,000 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
St. Mary's University President's Entrance ScholarshipSt. Mary's University (Calgary)St. Mary's University (Calgary)Who can apply and stepsLadder award for entering students taking at least nine credits a term.
Timing, as the provider states it: Automatic with admission | Amount: $500 at 75% up to $3,000 at 90%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 75% |
Trinity Western Academic ScholarshipsTrinity Western UniversityTrinity Western UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic ladder for incoming Canadian and non-US students at a full course load.
Timing, as the provider states it: Automatic with admission | Amount: $2,000 at 73%; $4,000 at 85%; $6,000 at 90%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 73% |
U of A Gold Standard ScholarshipUniversity of AlbertaUniversity of AlbertaWho can apply and stepsAdmission-based award for the top 5% of students in each faculty by admission average. No application.
Timing, as the provider states it: Assessed at the time of the admission offer | Amount: Up to $6,000 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
U of A Indigenous Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of AlbertaUniversity of Alberta. For: First Nations, Inuit & MétisWho can apply and stepsFor self-declared First Nations, Métis or Inuit applicants with an 80%+ admission average and approved identity documents.
Timing, as the provider states it: Assessed at the time of the admission offer | Amount: $1,500 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
U of A International Admission ScholarshipUniversity of AlbertaUniversity of Alberta. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsAdmission-based award for international students. The U of A also offers application-based awards up to $120,000, due January 10.
Timing, as the provider states it: Admission-based; application awards close January 10 | Amount: Up to $10,000; application awards up to $120,000 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
U of A National Achievement ScholarshipUniversity of AlbertaUniversity of AlbertaWho can apply and stepsFor top incoming Canadian students from outside Alberta, based on admission average. No application.
Timing, as the provider states it: Assessed at the time of the admission offer | Amount: $30,000 over four years | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
UBC International Major Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of British ColumbiaUniversity of British Columbia. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsAutomatic consideration for international secondary-school students who apply by the admission deadline and aren't International Scholars nominees.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply for admission by UBC's deadline | Amount: $10,000 to $25,000 a year, renewable for up to three more years | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
UBC Women in Engineering Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of British ColumbiaUniversity of British Columbia. For: WomenWho can apply and stepsFor a woman entering UBC Engineering directly from high school who shows leadership outside class. B.C. residents are preferred.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application. Apply to UBC Engineering by the admission deadline | Amount: Up to $10,000 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
UCalgary President's Admission ScholarshipUniversity of CalgaryUniversity of CalgaryWho can apply and stepsAutomatic for students in any faculty entering first year from high school with a 95%+ final admission average. Domestic and international students are eligible.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application | Amount: $5,000 (not renewable) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 95% |
UNBC Early Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Northern British ColumbiaUniversity of Northern British ColumbiaWho can apply and stepsGrades-based awards for first-year students who apply and self-declare their grades by January 15.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply and self-declare grades by January 15 | Amount: $2,500 or $5,500 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
University of Manitoba General Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of ManitobaUniversity of ManitobaWho can apply and stepsAutomatic awards for a minimum 85% across five approved courses and 24+ credit hours in fall and winter. Higher automatic awards are renewable at 95%+.
Timing, as the provider states it: Submit and pay your application by March 1 | Amount: $1,000 at 85%; $2,000 at 90%; $3,000 at 95%; renewable $5,000 awards at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
University of Regina Automatic Entrance AwardsUniversity of ReginaUniversity of ReginaWho can apply and stepsAutomatic awards for domestic students entering straight from high school, by early admission average. Out-of-province students have their own band.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply for early admission by March 15 | Amount: $1,000 at 90%; $1,500 at 93%; $3,000 at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 90% |
USask Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of SaskatchewanUniversity of SaskatchewanWho can apply and steps600 automatic awards a year for high-achieving entering students, by admission average. The deadline is early: apply by December 1 and get documents in by December 15.
Timing, as the provider states it: Admission application and fee by December 1; transcripts and documents by December 15 | Amount: $5,000 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
UVic Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of VictoriaUniversity of VictoriaWho can apply and stepsAutomatic one-time awards for Canadian citizens and permanent residents admitted with 90%+ (or 32 IB points). Students outside B.C. self-report marks February 15 to March 15.
Timing, as the provider states it: Out-of-province Grade 12 students self-report marks February 15 to March 15 | Amount: $3,000 to $6,000 one-time (2026–27) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 90% |
UVic International Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of VictoriaUniversity of Victoria. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsAutomatic one-time award for international students admitted with an A- or equivalent.
Timing, as the provider states it: No application | Amount: $15,000 one-time (2026–27) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
UWinnipeg International Special Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsAutomatic ladder for international students registering full-time.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply by the listed admission deadline | Amount: $1,000 at 85%; $2,000 at 90%; $3,000 at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
UWinnipeg Special Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of WinnipegUniversity of WinnipegWho can apply and stepsAutomatic ladder for students entering directly from a Canadian high school and registering in 18+ credit hours.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply by the listed admission deadline | Amount: $1,100 at 85%; $1,750 at 90%; $2,250 at 95%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
Yves and Cynthia Bled Women in Engineering Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of British ColumbiaUniversity of British Columbia. For: WomenWho can apply and stepsRenewable awards for outstanding women entering UBC Engineering from high school or by transfer. Leadership and B.C. residency are preferred.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application. Apply to UBC Engineering by the admission deadline | Amount: Renewable awards totalling $6,500 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Automatic entrance awards in Quebec and Atlantic Canada
Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
| Award | Amount | Next date | Minimum average |
|---|---|---|---|
Acadia Entrance ScholarshipsAcadia UniversityAcadia UniversityWho can apply and stepsCanadian and international applicants are considered automatically with at least 80% in the courses required for admission, within five years of finishing high school.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply and submit scholarship forms in the Status Portal by March 1 | Amount: $2,000 to $10,000 over four years; other awards up to $80,000 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
Bishop's University Entrance ScholarshipsBishop's UniversityBishop's UniversityWho can apply and stepsEntering students are considered for scholarships when they finish their admission application on time. Most entrance awards are one-time.
Timing, as the provider states it: Admission application by March 31; supporting documents by April 15 | Amount: $1,000 to $4,000 a year | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Concordia Undergraduate Excellence AwardsConcordia UniversityConcordia UniversityWho can apply and stepsA guaranteed award for citizens and permanent residents finishing Grade 12, CEGEP or a baccalaureate in Canada who start a first bachelor's in fall 2027 or winter 2028.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application | Amount: $4,000 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Entrance Scholarship (Memorial)Memorial University of NewfoundlandMemorial University of NewfoundlandWho can apply and stepsFor citizens and permanent residents entering Memorial who show financial need. You don't apply separately.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application. Apply to Memorial by its admission deadline | Amount: $6,000 a year | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
HEC Montréal BBA Admission ScholarshipsHEC MontréalHEC MontréalWho can apply and stepsAdmission scholarships for qualifying Quebec and other Canadian students entering the BBA, paid in two instalments. No separate form.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application | Amount: $3,000, $4,500 or $6,000 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Jo Ann Butler Entrance ScholarshipMemorial University of NewfoundlandMemorial University of NewfoundlandWho can apply and stepsFor citizens and permanent residents graduating from a Canadian high school and entering Memorial with at least 80%. You don't apply separately.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application. Apply to Memorial by its admission deadline | Amount: $6,000 a year | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
King's College General Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of King's CollegeUniversity of King's CollegeWho can apply and stepsGuaranteed Year 1 amounts for secondary students applying for September entry in the BA, BSc, BJ(Hons) or BMus at 80%+.
Timing, as the provider states it: Official mid-year grades by March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST | Amount: $1,000 at 80% up to $5,000 at 98%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
McGill One-Year Entrance ScholarshipMcGill UniversityMcGill UniversityWho can apply and stepsUndergraduate degree applicants who meet McGill's minimum academic requirements are considered automatically. Meeting them doesn't guarantee an award.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application | Amount: $3,000 for the first two semesters | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Memorial Transforming Our Horizons Entrance ScholarshipMemorial University of NewfoundlandMemorial University of NewfoundlandWho can apply and stepsGuaranteed at early acceptance from your best Grade 11 math, science and English marks, even if your final average changes.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply for admission by March 1 of your graduation year | Amount: $500 at 85% up to $6,000 at 98%+ | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
Memorial University Centennial Entrance ScholarshipMemorial University of NewfoundlandMemorial University of NewfoundlandWho can apply and stepsFor Newfoundland and Labrador high school graduates entering a first-year STEM degree at Memorial. You don't apply separately.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application. Apply to Memorial by its admission deadline | Amount: Up to one year's tuition | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Mount Allison Entrance ScholarshipsMount Allison UniversityMount Allison UniversityWho can apply and stepsAll entering students with a calculated admission average of at least 80% are considered automatically after applying by March 1.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply by March 1 | Amount: $4,000 to $20,000 total ($1,000 to $5,000 a year) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
Polytechnique Bourses d'admission au fémininPolytechnique MontréalPolytechnique Montréal. For: WomenWho can apply and stepsFor women entering engineering at Polytechnique who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents with an R score of at least 28.
Timing, as the provider states it: Offered with admission | Amount: $4,000 ($2,000 in fall, $2,000 in winter) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Polytechnique Montréal Admission Excellence ScholarshipPolytechnique MontréalPolytechnique MontréalWho can apply and stepsFor CEGEP finishers with an R score of 35 or more (34 with certain DECs or the IB). The offer comes with the admission letter.
Timing, as the provider states it: No form required | Amount: $2,000 ($1,000 at first registration, $1,000 the second full-time term) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
St. Thomas University ScholarshipSt. Thomas UniversitySt. Thomas UniversityWho can apply and stepsAn 80%+ admission average earns automatic consideration, weighing academics, leadership, activities and community contributions.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply for admission; other entrance awards close March 1 | Amount: Up to $20,000, renewable for four years | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
StFX National Entrance ScholarshipsSt. Francis Xavier UniversitySt. Francis Xavier UniversityWho can apply and stepsAutomatic ladder based on the five Grade 12 admission courses.
Timing, as the provider states it: Automatic with admission | Amount: $5,000 at 85%; $7,000 at 90%; $12,000 at 96%+ (paid over four years) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 85% |
Université de Moncton Award for Ontario StudentsUniversité de MonctonUniversité de MonctonWho can apply and stepsEvery Ontario student registering for the first time in a first-cycle program receives this scholarship automatically with the admission letter.
Timing, as the provider states it: Automatic with admission | Amount: $2,000 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Université Laval Exemption Scholarship for Canadians outside QuebecUniversité LavalUniversité LavalWho can apply and stepsCanadian citizens and permanent residents who aren't Quebec residents pay the Quebec tuition rate when they study in French in an eligible Laval program. Most certificates, bachelor's and master's programs qualify.
Timing, as the provider states it: Applied to eligible programs; check the 2026–2027 excluded-program list | Amount: Supplemental out-of-province fees removed (you pay the Quebec rate) | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Université Sainte-Anne Excellence ScholarshipUniversité Sainte-AnneUniversité Sainte-AnneWho can apply and stepsAutomatic ladder for eligible students coming directly from a Canadian high school.
Timing, as the provider states it: Automatic with admission | Amount: $2,000 at 80% up to $5,000 at 95% | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: 80% |
Warren and Catherine Ball Memorial Entrance ScholarshipMemorial University of NewfoundlandMemorial University of NewfoundlandWho can apply and stepsA major renewable entrance scholarship for students entering Memorial with scholarship standing. You don't apply separately.
Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application. Apply to Memorial by its admission deadline | Amount: $7,500 a year for up to four years | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Automatic consideration | Minimum average: No number set |
Being listed doesn't mean you qualify. Each provider sets its own rules, so check the official page before you apply.
Key facts
- Open or coming up
- 74 awards
- Next published date
- None posted yet
- No single deadline
- 74 awards
- Checked at the source
- Between August 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026
How automatic entrance awards work
You apply for admission and the university checks your average against its own scale. If you meet a band, you get the award. Each university decides which grades count and says when it confirms the amount.
Most are paid in first year only. Some renew if you keep a set average; our renewable scholarships page lists those.
Our Top 6 average calculator shows where your Ontario average lands on the scales it covers.
Entrance scholarships at each university
Our university pages show the full scale, renewal rules and the awards that need a form.
Don't skip the awards that need a form
The biggest university awards usually need a separate application, an essay or a school nomination. They often close in the winter of Grade 12.
See major national awards and scholarships worth $10,000 or more.
How this list works
Every award here comes from the same checked list as our Scholarship Finder. Each record links to the provider's own page and shows the day we last checked it. We never copy award details from aggregator sites.
Awards that are closed for this cycle are left out of the tables. They come back when the provider posts new dates. Dates refresh on their own, so a passed date drops off the page.
A listing isn't a promise that you qualify. Each provider sets its own rules and picks its own winners. Read the official page before you apply.
Official sources
Confirm current dates, rules, fees, and program details in these primary sources.
Written by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed by Official-source review desk · Last reviewed October 1, 2026
- Carleton Renewable Entrance ScholarshipsCarleton University. Checked October 1, 2026.
- Guelph President's International Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of Guelph. Checked August 29, 2026.
- Lakehead Entrance ScholarshipsLakehead University. Checked August 14, 2026.
- Lakehead International Entrance ScholarshipsLakehead University. Checked August 14, 2026.
- Laurentian Academic Excellence ScholarshipsLaurentian University. Checked August 14, 2026.
- Laurentian International Academic Excellence ScholarshipsLaurentian University. Checked August 14, 2026.
- Laurier Entrance ScholarshipsWilfrid Laurier University. Checked August 14, 2026.
- McMaster University Entrance AwardMcMaster University. Checked October 1, 2026.
- Nipissing Guaranteed Entrance ScholarshipsNipissing University. Checked August 14, 2026.
- OCAD U Guaranteed Entrance ScholarshipsOCAD University. Checked August 14, 2026.
- President's Scholars of Excellence ProgramUniversity of Toronto. Checked October 1, 2026.
- Queen's Dean's International AwardsQueen's University. Checked August 14, 2026.
- Queen's Principal's ScholarshipQueen's University. Checked August 14, 2026.
- TMU Guaranteed Renewable Entrance ScholarshipToronto Metropolitan University. Checked October 1, 2026.
- Trent International Entrance ScholarshipsTrent University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Trent National Entrance ScholarshipsTrent University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Trinity College Admission ScholarshipsTrinity College, University of Toronto. Checked August 16, 2026.
- University of Guelph Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of Guelph. Checked August 14, 2026.
- University of Ottawa Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Ottawa. Checked August 14, 2026.
- University of Sudbury Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of Sudbury. Checked August 16, 2026.
- University of Toronto Scholars ProgramUniversity of Toronto. Checked October 1, 2026.
- uOttawa Differential Tuition Fee Exemption ScholarshipUniversity of Ottawa. Checked August 14, 2026.
- uOttawa International English Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Ottawa. Checked August 14, 2026.
- Waterloo International Student Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Waterloo. Checked September 11, 2026.
- Waterloo Merit and President's ScholarshipsUniversity of Waterloo. Checked August 13, 2026.
- Western Automatic Admission ScholarshipsWestern University. Checked October 1, 2026.
- Windsor Global Lancer ScholarshipUniversity of Windsor. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Windsor Open Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Windsor. Checked August 16, 2026.
- York Automatic Entrance ScholarshipsYork University. Checked August 13, 2026.
- York International Entrance ScholarshipsYork University. Checked September 1, 2026.
- Brandon University Board of Governors Entrance ScholarshipsBrandon University. Checked August 15, 2026.
- Burman Academic Excellence ScholarshipBurman University. Checked August 15, 2026.
- Canadian Mennonite University Entrance ScholarshipCanadian Mennonite University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Concordia University of Edmonton Entrance ScholarshipConcordia University of Edmonton. Checked August 15, 2026.
- Fluor Women in Engineering Entrance AwardUniversity of British Columbia. Checked October 2, 2026.
- Lethbridge Board of Governors Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Lethbridge. Checked August 16, 2026.
- St. Mary's University President's Entrance ScholarshipSt. Mary's University (Calgary). Checked August 16, 2026.
- Trinity Western Academic ScholarshipsTrinity Western University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- U of A Gold Standard ScholarshipUniversity of Alberta. Checked August 16, 2026.
- U of A International Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Alberta. Checked August 16, 2026.
- UBC International Major Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of British Columbia. Checked August 13, 2026.
- UCalgary President's Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Calgary. Checked August 14, 2026.
- UNBC Early Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Northern British Columbia. Checked August 16, 2026.
- University of Manitoba General Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Manitoba. Checked August 14, 2026.
- University of Regina Automatic Entrance AwardsUniversity of Regina. Checked October 2, 2026.
- USask Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Saskatchewan. Checked August 14, 2026.
- UVic Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Victoria. Checked August 14, 2026.
- UWinnipeg International Special Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Winnipeg. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Acadia Entrance ScholarshipsAcadia University. Checked August 15, 2026.
- Bishop's University Entrance ScholarshipsBishop's University. Checked October 2, 2026.
- Concordia Undergraduate Excellence AwardsConcordia University. Checked October 2, 2026.
- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Entrance Scholarship (Memorial)Memorial University of Newfoundland. Checked October 2, 2026.
- HEC Montréal BBA Admission ScholarshipsHEC Montréal. Checked August 16, 2026.
- King's College General Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of King's College. Checked August 15, 2026.
- McGill One-Year Entrance ScholarshipMcGill University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Memorial Transforming Our Horizons Entrance ScholarshipMemorial University of Newfoundland. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Mount Allison Entrance ScholarshipsMount Allison University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Polytechnique Bourses d'admission au fémininPolytechnique Montréal. Checked August 14, 2026.
- St. Thomas University ScholarshipSt. Thomas University. Checked August 15, 2026.
- StFX National Entrance ScholarshipsSt. Francis Xavier University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Université de Moncton Award for Ontario StudentsUniversité de Moncton. Checked August 15, 2026.
- Université Laval Exemption Scholarship for Canadians outside QuebecUniversité Laval. Checked August 14, 2026.
- Université Sainte-Anne Excellence ScholarshipUniversité Sainte-Anne. Checked August 16, 2026.
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