Full-ride and $10,000+ scholarships in Canada
We list 76 awards where the provider states tuition itself or an amount of $10,000 or more: 3 that cover tuition, 9 national awards and 64 university awards. Many show a top amount that only some winners get. The next published date is October 9, 2026 (Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship, school nomination due). Each links to its provider, checked between August 2, 2026 and October 2, 2026.
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Awards that cover tuition
The provider states the award as tuition, sometimes with residence or fees.
| Award | Amount | Next date |
|---|---|---|
Lester B. Pearson International Student ScholarshipUniversity of TorontoUniversity of Toronto. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsFor 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.
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 | Amount: Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years | Next date: Closing soonHow you apply: School nomination |
U of T National Scholarship ProgramUniversity of TorontoUniversity of TorontoWho can apply and stepsFor 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.
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 | Amount: Tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years | Next date: Closing soonHow you apply: School nomination |
Western Tuition Support for Youth in Extended Society CareWestern UniversityWestern University. For: Youth in or from careWho can apply and stepsWestern covers tuition for up to four years for five new students a year who left extended society care without being adopted and are applying to a first-entry program at the main campus.
Timing, as the provider states it: Fill in the Extended Society Care Youth Form by April 30 | Amount: Full tuition for up to four years of full-time study | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Through your school |
National awards worth $10,000 or more
Foundation and company awards. The tag shows who can apply.
| Award | Amount | Next date | Minimum average |
|---|---|---|---|
Loran AwardLoran Scholars FoundationAnywhere in CanadaWho can apply and stepsA 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.
Timing, as the provider states it: 2027 Loran Award applications and referee forms are due October 15, 2026 at noon Eastern Time | Amount: More than $100,000 over four years | Next date: Closing soonHow you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: 88% |
Dean Connor Sun Life Inclusion Scholarship & InternshipSun Life CanadaAnywhere in Canada. For: Black students or First Nations, Inuit & MétisWho can apply and stepsFor 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.
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 | Amount: $10,000 for one academic year plus a paid four-month internship from May to August 2027 | Next date: Closing soonHow you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: No number set |
TD Scholarship for Indigenous PeoplesAFOA Canada and TD Bank GroupAnywhere in Canada. For: First Nations, Inuit & MétisWho can apply and stepsTwenty-five awards for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in any field heading into a full-time program of two years or more. No essay. Each year includes a paid four-month TD internship.
Timing, as the provider states it: Applications for 2027-28 open October 1 and close October 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET | Amount: Up to $60,000 over four years ($10,000 tuition and $5,000 living costs a year), plus internships | Next date: Closing soonHow you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: No number set |
Terry Fox Humanitarian AwardTerry Fox Humanitarian Award ProgramAnywhere in CanadaWho can apply and stepsFor Canadian citizens or permanent residents graduating from or finished high school, or completing first-year CEGEP, with good academic standing and unpaid humanitarian service. Supports a first degree or diploma in Canada, including eligible students already studying.
Timing, as the provider states it: 2026–27 application cycle: opens November 1, 2026; closes December 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time | Amount: Up to $28,000 over four years; renewal conditions apply | Next date: How you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: No number set |
Schulich Leader ScholarshipsSchulich FoundationAnywhere in CanadaWho can apply and stepsMajor entrance scholarships for entrepreneurial-minded Canadian citizens graduating from high school or CEGEP in Canada in 2026–27 and entering an eligible STEM program at a partner university.
Timing, as the provider states it: School nominations are due January 27, 2027; nominee applications and references are due February 17, 2027 | Amount: $120,000 for engineering or $100,000 for science and mathematics | Next date: How you apply: School nomination | Minimum average: No number set |
Belcourt Brosseau Métis AwardsEdmonton Community FoundationAlberta residents. For: First Nations, Inuit & MétisWho can apply and stepsYearly awards for Métis Albertans in an eligible post-secondary program. You need Otipemisiwak Métis Government citizenship or Métis Settlement membership.
Timing, as the provider states it: Applications open January 2 and close March 31 at 6 p.m. | Amount: $1,000 to $10,000 a year | Next date: How you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: No number set |
Beedie Luminaries SHINE ScholarshipBeedie LuminariesBritish Columbia residentsWho can apply and stepsFor Grade 12 students in British Columbia who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, with at least a 75% average last school year, applying to an eligible post-secondary school.
Timing, as the provider states it: Applications for Cohort 2027 open November 2, 2026 at 1 p.m. PST; read the 2027 Program Guidelines for the closing date | Amount: Up to $44,000 for a four-year degree or $22,000 for a two-year diploma or trade foundation program | Next date: Opens November 2, 2026. Deadline not posted yetHow you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: 75% |
FIRST Canada Canadian Women in STEM ScholarshipFIRST Robotics CanadaAnywhere in Canada. For: WomenWho can apply and stepsFor young women in Canada who were on a FIRST Robotics Competition or FIRST Tech Challenge team, plan to study STEM after high school, and show leadership in equity and inclusion in STEM.
Timing, as the provider states it: The last cycle closed January 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET; the next date isn't posted yet | Amount: $10,000 | Next date: Next deadline not posted yetHow you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: No number set |
Telesat Women in Engineering & Technology ScholarshipTelesatAnywhere in Canada. For: WomenWho can apply and stepsTen awards for women entering or in a first bachelor's degree or college diploma in a STEM field linked to Telesat's work, with at least 70% over the last three terms.
Timing, as the provider states it: The 2026 cycle closed February 26, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET. Telesat runs it each year | Amount: $10,000 (10 awards) | Next date: Next deadline not posted yetHow you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: 70% |
University awards worth $10,000 or more
The amount is the top the university states. The tag shows the school.
| Award | Amount | Next date | Minimum average |
|---|---|---|---|
BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow ScholarshipsUniversity of ManitobaUniversity of Manitoba. For: First Nations, Inuit & MétisWho can apply and stepsThree awards for Indigenous high school graduates from across Canada with at least 90% who show leadership and community involvement.
Timing, as the provider states it: Application and documents due December 1 | Amount: $16,000 over four years (3 awards) | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: 90% |
UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance AwardsUniversity of British ColumbiaUniversity of British ColumbiaWho can apply and stepsNeed-based entrance awards for strong students entering UBC from high school or transferring in. You write about your circumstances and send a reference.
Timing, as the provider states it: Admission application and Entrance Award application due December 1, 2026 | Amount: One-time and renewable awards of up to $80,000 | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
UBC Presidential Scholars AwardsUniversity of British ColumbiaUniversity of British ColumbiaWho can apply and stepsFor high school and CEGEP students who excel in class and in arts, service, sport or school life. A share is set aside for Indigenous students.
Timing, as the provider states it: Ask to be considered in your UBC application by December 1, 2026 | Amount: About $5,000 one-time, or renewable up to $80,000 (Vancouver) or $40,000 (Okanagan) over four years | Next date: How you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: No number set |
Guelph President's and Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's ScholarshipsUniversity of GuelphUniversity of GuelphWho can apply and stepsGuelph's top domestic entrance awards, for students with at least a 90% admission average plus exceptional leadership and community impact. One application covers both.
Timing, as the provider states it: Fall 2027 applications due January 22, 2027 at 4 p.m. EST; references due January 29 | Amount: $42,500 each | Next date: How you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: 90% |
York President's International Scholarship of ExcellenceYork UniversityYork University. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsYork's competitive award for top international applicants, with a separate application and school nomination.
Timing, as the provider states it: 2027 application opens November 1, 2026 and closes January 27, 2027; nominations due February 4, 2027 | Amount: $180,000 ($45,000 a year) | Next date: How you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: 90% |
Dalhousie First Nations and Indigenous Black Student ScholarshipsDalhousie UniversityDalhousie University. For: Black students or First Nations, Inuit & MétisWho can apply and stepsFor Indigenous Black and First Nations students from Atlantic Canada with good academic standing and financial need. The admission average isn't considered.
Timing, as the provider states it: Entrance award deadline February 15, 2027 | Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 a year for four years) | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Dalhousie General Entrance AwardsDalhousie UniversityDalhousie UniversityWho can apply and stepsDalhousie assesses each applicant individually for entrance awards, usually from an 80% average or 26 IB points. The 2027–28 program opens October 1, 2026.
Timing, as the provider states it: 2027–28 entrance award program: October 1, 2026 to February 15, 2027 | Amount: Varies; named awards up to $80,000 | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: 80% |
Dalhousie Johnson Foundation BursariesDalhousie UniversityDalhousie University. For: Students with disabilitiesWho can apply and stepsRenewable entrance bursaries for students with a permanent disability and financial need.
Timing, as the provider states it: Entrance award application opens October 1, 2026 and closes February 15, 2027 | Amount: $5,000 to $20,000 ($1,500 to $5,000 a year for four years) | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Dalhousie Sankofa ScholarshipsDalhousie UniversityDalhousie University. For: Black studentsWho can apply and stepsTwo domestic awards: one for a Black student of Caribbean heritage and one for a Black or African Nova Scotian student entering an undergraduate degree.
Timing, as the provider states it: Entrance award application opens October 1, 2026 and closes February 15, 2027 | Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 a year for four years) | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Forsyth Family NS ScholarshipDalhousie UniversityDalhousie University. For: Black studentsWho can apply and stepsFor Black African Nova Scotian students entering Dalhousie who show financial need and extracurricular involvement.
Timing, as the provider states it: Entrance award application opens October 1, 2026 and closes February 15, 2027 | Amount: Up to $80,000 (up to $20,000 a year for four years) | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Saint Mary's Sobey National Innovator ScholarshipsSaint Mary's UniversitySaint Mary's UniversityWho can apply and stepsTen renewable entrance awards for accepted applicants from across Canada with 90%+ or an IB Diploma score of 36+.
Timing, as the provider states it: Entrance Awards and Admissions Scholarships deadline February 15, 2027 | Amount: $50,000 over four years ($20,000 in year one) | Next date: How you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: 90% |
Queen's Commitment Scholars AwardQueen's UniversityQueen's University. For: Black students or First Nations, Inuit & MétisWho can apply and stepsTen renewable awards for students from under-represented groups, including Black and Indigenous students, who lead on racial justice or equity work. Racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ and disabled students can also apply.
Timing, as the provider states it: Application due February 15, 2027 | Amount: $48,000 ($12,000 a year for four years) | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Beaverbrook Scholars AwardUniversity of New BrunswickUniversity of New BrunswickWho can apply and stepsThree awards for New Brunswick students with strong marks, leadership and activities outside class.
Timing, as the provider states it: UNB entrance scholarship application due March 1 | Amount: $62,000 (3 awards) | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Cape Breton University Major Entrance ScholarshipsCape Breton UniversityCape Breton UniversityWho can apply and stepsA limited number of renewable awards, such as the Chancellor's, President's and Deans' scholarships, for students entering straight from high school, based on marks.
Timing, as the provider states it: Accepted students apply for entrance scholarships until March 1 | Amount: $10,000 to $30,000 over four years (Chancellor's $7,500 a year) | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Currie Undergraduate ScholarshipUniversity of New BrunswickUniversity of New BrunswickWho can apply and stepsFour awards for Atlantic Canadian students who show leadership and have overcome a significant obstacle.
Timing, as the provider states it: UNB entrance scholarship application due March 1 | Amount: $75,000 (4 awards) | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Dr. Salem & Laila Masry ScholarshipUniversity of New BrunswickUniversity of New BrunswickWho can apply and stepsOne award for a student entering UNB Engineering in Fredericton, weighing marks, financial need and community involvement.
Timing, as the provider states it: UNB entrance scholarship application due March 1 | Amount: $80,000 | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
H. Harrison McCain ScholarshipsUniversity of New BrunswickUniversity of New BrunswickWho can apply and stepsOpen to high school students from across Canada entering UNB.
Timing, as the provider states it: UNB entrance scholarship application due March 1 | Amount: $16,000 | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Leacross Women in Technology Entrance ScholarshipDalhousie UniversityDalhousie UniversityWho can apply and stepsFor Canadian and international students entering Dalhousie's Bachelor of Computer Science. Applicants who identify as women are preferred.
Timing, as the provider states it: Computer Science scholarship application due March 1 | Amount: $10,000 over two years | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
WeAreAllCS African Nova Scotian and African Descent Student Entrance ScholarshipDalhousie UniversityDalhousie University. For: Black studentsWho can apply and stepsFor students of African descent entering Dalhousie Computer Science with at least 70%. African Nova Scotian and Black Canadian applicants are preferred; international students can apply.
Timing, as the provider states it: Computer Science scholarship application due March 1 | Amount: Up to $10,000 over two years ($5,000 a year) | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: 70% |
WeAreAllCS Indigenous Student Entrance ScholarshipDalhousie UniversityDalhousie University. For: First Nations, Inuit & MétisWho can apply and stepsFor First Nations (status or non-status), Métis and Inuit students entering Dalhousie Computer Science. Mi'kmaq applicants are preferred.
Timing, as the provider states it: Computer Science scholarship application due March 1 | Amount: Up to $10,000 over two years ($5,000 a year) | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Waterloo Scholarships for Black StudentsUniversity of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo. For: Black studentsWho can apply and stepsEntrance scholarships for students of African, African American, Afro-Latine, Black Canadian, Caribbean or other African descent. You apply in the applicant portal.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply in the applicant portal by April 15 | Amount: Up to $40,000 | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Waterloo Scholarships for Indigenous StudentsUniversity of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo. For: First Nations, Inuit & MétisWho can apply and stepsEntrance scholarships for First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Inuit and Métis students. You apply in the applicant portal.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply in the applicant portal by April 15 | Amount: Up to $40,000 | Next date: How you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: No number set |
Bennett Family Award for Black and Indigenous StudentsYork UniversityYork University. For: Black students or First Nations, Inuit & MétisWho can apply and stepsFor Black or Indigenous Ontario residents entering a direct-entry York program from high school with at least 75% and financial need.
Timing, as the provider states it: York's award application in MyFile closed April 1 for fall 2026 entry. The fall 2027 date isn't posted yet | Amount: $30,000 ($7,500 a year for four years) | Next date: Next deadline not posted yetHow you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: 75% |
Bennett First Generation AwardYork UniversityYork University. For: First in familyWho can apply and stepsFor first-generation Ontario residents entering a direct-entry York program from high school with at least 75% and financial need.
Timing, as the provider states it: York's award application in MyFile closed April 1 for fall 2026 entry. The fall 2027 date isn't posted yet | Amount: $30,000 ($7,500 a year for four years) | Next date: Next deadline not posted yetHow you apply: Through your school | Minimum average: 75% |
Queen's Chancellor's ScholarshipQueen's UniversityQueen's UniversityWho can apply and steps50 awards each cycle for students with superior academics (90%+ standard), creative thinking and proven leadership. Needs a high-school nomination and the Major Admission Award application in SOLUS.
Timing, as the provider states it: The Fall 2027 Major Admission Award deadline isn't published yet; the last one was December 8, 2025 | Amount: $48,000 ($12,000 a year for four years) | Next date: Next deadline not posted yetHow you apply: School nomination | Minimum average: 90% |
SFU International Undergraduate Scholars Entrance ScholarshipSimon Fraser UniversitySimon Fraser University. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsInternational applicants with at least 90% (or 31 IB points) and strong extracurricular excellence compete for this award.
Timing, as the provider states it: Check SFU's entrance award page for the next deadline | Amount: $140,000 (8 × $17,500) | Next date: Next deadline not posted yetHow you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: 90% |
SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance ScholarshipSimon Fraser UniversitySimon Fraser UniversityWho can apply and stepsFor Canadian citizens and permanent residents with at least 90% (or 31 IB points) and strong extracurricular excellence. SFU also lists named awards in computing and engineering.
Timing, as the provider states it: Check SFU's entrance award page for the next deadline | Amount: $40,000 (8 × $5,000); named awards up to $60,000 | Next date: Next deadline not posted yetHow you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: 90% |
TMU President's Entrance ScholarshipToronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto Metropolitan UniversityWho can apply and stepsTwelve awards for secondary-school graduates with strong academics, leadership, original thought and creative ability. Separate application through AwardSpring.
Timing, as the provider states it: Fall 2027 dates aren't published yet; the Fall 2026 deadline was February 17, 2026 | Amount: $10,000 a year, up to $40,000 | Next date: Next deadline not posted yetHow you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: No number set |
UFV Chancellor's Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of the Fraser ValleyUniversity of the Fraser ValleyWho can apply and stepsFor Canadian citizens and permanent residents with an A average (4.0 GPA) in all Grade 12 courses, enrolling full-time the year after Grade 12.
Timing, as the provider states it: Fall 2027 deadline not yet published; the last one was March 10, 2026 | Amount: $10,000 a year, up to $40,000 | Next date: Next deadline not posted yetHow you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: No number set |
Western National Scholarship ProgramWestern UniversityWestern UniversityWho can apply and stepsSchool-nominated awards for Canadian citizens and permanent residents with at least 90% across Grade 12 U/M courses. Each school can nominate up to four students.
Timing, as the provider states it: The 2027–28 application will be available by mid-November 2026; the last deadline was February 14, 2026 | Amount: $50,000 to $100,000 over four years; interviewed non-winners get a $2,000 National Merit Award | Next date: Next deadline not posted yetHow you apply: School nomination | Minimum average: 90% |
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% |
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% |
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 |
King's College Dr. Carrie Best ScholarshipUniversity of King's CollegeUniversity of King's College. For: Black students or First Nations, Inuit & MétisWho can apply and stepsA King's major entrance award for Black Canadian and Indigenous students. Most major awards need the scholarship section of the admission application and a 500-word essay.
Timing, as the provider states it: Scholarship application and essay due March 1, 11:59 p.m. AST | Amount: $20,000 | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: No number set |
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% |
McGill Major Entrance ScholarshipsMcGill UniversityMcGill UniversityWho can apply and stepsRenewable awards by separate application. The $12,000 awards are only for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Timing, as the provider states it: Application opens October 1. It closes January 21 for schools outside Canada, February 7 for Ontario and other provinces, and March 7 for Quebec CEGEPs. | Amount: $3,000, $5,000, $10,000 or $12,000 a year, renewable for up to three or four years | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Apply directly | 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% |
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% |
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 |
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% |
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% |
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 International Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of CalgaryUniversity of Calgary. International students onlyWho can apply and stepsTwo awards a year for international students, by application through the High School Prestige Awards portal.
Timing, as the provider states it: Apply through the My UCalgary High School Prestige Awards portal | Amount: $20,000, renewable in years two to four | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: No number set |
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% |
USask Best and Brightest Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of SaskatchewanUniversity of SaskatchewanWho can apply and stepsUSask's top renewable entrance awards, including the President's First & Best, Chancellors' and Edwards awards. Five are Circle of Honour Awards for Indigenous students.
Timing, as the provider states it: Admission application by December 1; Best and Brightest application in PAWS by December 15 | Amount: $24,000 to $40,000 over four years | Next date: No single deadline. See timing.How you apply: Apply directly | Minimum average: No number set |
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 |
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 |
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% |
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
- 76 awards
- Next published date
- October 9, 2026: Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship
- No single deadline
- 35 awards
- Checked at the source
- Between August 2, 2026 and October 2, 2026
Read the amount line closely
Big numbers are often a total over four years, or the top of a range that only some winners get. The amount column shows the provider's own wording, so check whether it's per year, in total or “up to”.
Multi-year awards usually renew only if you keep a set average. Our renewable scholarships page explains what to check.
Plan for a competition
Large awards are competitive. Most weigh leadership and service as well as marks, and several ask for essays, interviews or a school nomination.
Our guide to Loran, Schulich Leader and other major awards compares the best-known ones side by side.
- Start a list of activities, roles and dates now.
- Ask referees at least three weeks before the date.
- Apply to several. Each is a separate competition.
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
- Lester B. Pearson International Student ScholarshipUniversity of Toronto. Checked September 11, 2026.
- U of T National Scholarship ProgramUniversity of Toronto. Checked October 1, 2026.
- Western Tuition Support for Youth in Extended Society CareWestern University. Checked October 1, 2026.
- Loran AwardLoran Scholars Foundation. Checked September 11, 2026.
- Dean Connor Sun Life Inclusion Scholarship & InternshipSun Life Canada. Checked September 11, 2026.
- TD Scholarship for Indigenous PeoplesAFOA Canada. Checked October 2, 2026.
- Terry Fox Humanitarian AwardTerry Fox Humanitarian Award Program. Checked September 11, 2026.
- Schulich Leader ScholarshipsSchulich Leader Scholarships. Checked September 11, 2026.
- Belcourt Brosseau Métis AwardsEdmonton Community Foundation. Checked October 2, 2026.
- Beedie Luminaries SHINE ScholarshipBeedie Luminaries. Checked October 1, 2026.
- FIRST Canada Canadian Women in STEM ScholarshipFIRST Robotics Canada. Checked October 1, 2026.
- Telesat Women in Engineering & Technology ScholarshipTelesat. Checked October 2, 2026.
- BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow ScholarshipsUniversity of Manitoba. Checked October 2, 2026.
- UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance AwardsUniversity of British Columbia. Checked October 2, 2026.
- UBC Presidential Scholars AwardsUniversity of British Columbia. Checked October 2, 2026.
- Guelph President's and Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's ScholarshipsUniversity of Guelph. Checked August 14, 2026.
- York President's International Scholarship of ExcellenceYork University. Checked September 1, 2026.
- Dalhousie First Nations and Indigenous Black Student ScholarshipsDalhousie University. Checked October 1, 2026.
- Saint Mary's Sobey National Innovator ScholarshipsSaint Mary's University. Checked August 15, 2026.
- Queen's Commitment Scholars AwardQueen's University. Checked October 2, 2026.
- Beaverbrook Scholars AwardUniversity of New Brunswick. Checked October 2, 2026.
- Cape Breton University Major Entrance ScholarshipsCape Breton University. Checked October 2, 2026.
- WeAreAllCS African Nova Scotian and African Descent Student Entrance ScholarshipDalhousie University. Checked October 2, 2026.
- Waterloo Scholarships for Black StudentsUniversity of Waterloo. Checked October 2, 2026.
- Queen's Chancellor's ScholarshipQueen's University. Checked August 14, 2026.
- SFU International Undergraduate Scholars Entrance ScholarshipSimon Fraser University. Checked August 14, 2026.
- TMU President's Entrance ScholarshipToronto Metropolitan University. Checked August 2, 2026.
- UFV Chancellor's Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of the Fraser Valley. Checked August 15, 2026.
- Western National Scholarship ProgramWestern University. Checked October 1, 2026.
- Acadia Entrance ScholarshipsAcadia University. Checked August 15, 2026.
- Carleton Renewable Entrance ScholarshipsCarleton University. Checked October 1, 2026.
- Fluor Women in Engineering Entrance AwardUniversity of British Columbia. Checked October 2, 2026.
- King's College Dr. Carrie Best ScholarshipUniversity of King's College. Checked August 15, 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.
- McGill Major Entrance ScholarshipsMcGill University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Mount Allison Entrance ScholarshipsMount Allison University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Nipissing Guaranteed Entrance ScholarshipsNipissing 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.
- St. Thomas University ScholarshipSt. Thomas University. Checked August 15, 2026.
- StFX National Entrance ScholarshipsSt. Francis Xavier University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Trent International Entrance ScholarshipsTrent University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- Trent National Entrance ScholarshipsTrent University. Checked August 16, 2026.
- U of A International Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Alberta. Checked August 16, 2026.
- U of A National Achievement ScholarshipUniversity of Alberta. Checked August 16, 2026.
- UBC International Major Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of British Columbia. Checked August 13, 2026.
- UCalgary International Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of Calgary. 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.
- USask Best and Brightest Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Saskatchewan. Checked August 14, 2026.
- UVic International Entrance ScholarshipUniversity of Victoria. Checked August 14, 2026.
- Waterloo International Student Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Waterloo. Checked September 11, 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.
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