International Scholarships & Awards
Trent University has been one of the top universities in Ontario for Scholarships and Bursaries for more than 20 years.
Trent's full and diverse scholarship program is designed to foster and reward academic excellence among our students. Scholarships are merit-based financial awards, typically awarded on the basis of academic excellence or a combination of academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.
Trent International Renewable Entrance Scholarships
All international undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships that are awarded based on academic excellence. These range in value from $1,500 to $3,000 annually and are renewable over the course of your undergraduate degree.
| Tier | Grade Range (Canadian Equivalent) |
Scholarship Per Academic Year (in Canadian dollars) |
Total Scholarship Potential (over 4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80% - 84% | $1,500 | $6,000 |
| 2 | 85% - 89% | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 3 | 90% - 94% | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| 4 | 95% - 100% | $3,000 | $12,000 |
Entrance Scholarship Eligibility
Students are eligible to renew their Entrance Scholarship at the same value received in their first year if they meet the conditions below.
- Maintain a term average at Trent corresponding to your scholarship tier from the previous academic year. For example
- If you enter Trent with a 92% average, you’ll receive $2,500 in your first year.
- If your Trent term average is 89%, you’ll receive $2,000 for the next academic year.
- If your Trent term average is 95%, you’ll receive $3,000 for the next academic year.
- Complete at least 5 credits in the preceding academic year (Fall, Winter & Summer), or have a Student Accessibility Services (SAS)-approved reduced courseload accommodation.
- Register for courses as a full-time student for the upcoming academic year.
- Be an international student paying international fees.
Upgrade Your International Entrance Scholarship
Students are eligible to upgrade the renewable portion of their Entrance Scholarship if they achieve a higher term average at Trent which places them in a higher tier. For example, if a student’s high school grade is 80%, this makes them eligible for a $1,500 entrance scholarship. However, if after their first year at Trent their average increases to 86%, the student would then become eligible for a $2,000 scholarship (upgraded tier) for their second year of undergraduate studies at Trent.
Students who are eligible for an upgrade will automatically receive the new Entrance Scholarship amount in their myTrent account statement by early October each academic year after the course drop deadline has passed.
How and when are Entrance Scholarship offers made?
Entrance Scholarship averages are awarded based on the Canadian equivalent of your average used for admission consideration. Students will receive the entrance scholarship amount directly in their myTrent account statement.
*Please note that all the above scholarship values, eligibility requirements, and criteria are subject to change without notice. Entrance Scholarships can be paired with Trent International’s Prestigious Renewable Scholarships. All eligible students are strongly encouraged to apply for these renewable awards to receive a larger total scholarship package.
Current International Students who started their undergraduate studies before Winter 2025 should refer to this website.
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Renewable Prestigious Scholarships and Awards (Application Required)
Trent International Prestigious Scholarships and Awards are awarded to entering international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. These awards fund tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent in amounts up to $34,000 per academic year, and up to $136,000 over a 4-year degree.
- You must be an international student paying international fees.
- You must be studying in Canada on a study permit.
- You must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at Trent University. Postgraduate certificates and graduate-level students are not eligible.
- You must meet Trent University’s Admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirements. (Please note that students do not need an admission offer to apply for the scholarships and awards).
- You have a final high school average of 80% or more (Canadian Equivalent).
- You will need to fulfill the conditions of your conditional offer letter and register for courses to receive the scholarship amount
- Students must apply for Prestigious Scholarships. One application qualifies you for all prestigious scholarships.
- The application form can be found on your myTrent applicant portal located under the Finances tab > International > “International Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards Application (2025)” form.
The scholarship application is open year-round, with key dates highlighted below based on application deadline and their respective result declaration:
| Application Deadline | Scholarship Result Declaration Date |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2024 | December 16, 2024 |
| March 2, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
Regardless of the scholarship result declaration date, all students will receive funds, if successful, in line with their start date.
Important Guidelines to keep in mind:
The application deadline you submit does not influence your application success probability or the scholarship amount. There are suggested application deadlines based on semester starts below:
- Students starting in Winter 2025 are ineligible to apply for the prestigious scholarships after November 17th, 2024.
- Summer 2025 start students are recommended to apply before November 17th to receive a decision by December 16th, as well as use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application.
- Fall 2025 start students are recommended to apply before March 2nd to receive a decision by March 31st, as well as use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application.
Please note, students cannot apply for two cohorts at the same time. If their application is not successful for a cohort, they are not able to apply for the next one. Unsuccessful students will need to make an application for the 2026 academic year application cycle if their initial start date is deferred.
Established through a generous donation by long-time Trent supporters David and Joan Moore, this new scholarship will offer a recurring scholarship of $12,000 annually, up to a maximum of $48,000 for three students from outside of North America. It will be awarded based on outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. This scholarship is renewable up to $48,000 over a 4-year degree.
This scholarship was established by Justin Chiu, who benefited from the Trent experience as an international student. Awarded to entering international students from Asia who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. Scholarships partially fund the costs of Trent education in amounts between $3,000 and $15,000 per academic year. This scholarship is renewable between $12,000 - $60,000 over a 4-year degree.
This renewable scholarship reflects Professor Daniel Powell's passion for international development and teaching. It is also tied to his love for Latin America and its people, as he felt very close to their struggles and aspirations. This renewable scholarship is awarded to Latin American students entering Trent University who are intending to major in International Development Studies. Based upon academic achievement, financial barriers, and community and/or volunteer service. If there are no students who qualify in the International Development Studies (IDS) program, it can be awarded to Latin American students entering Trent in any program.
This renewable scholarship is awarded to entering international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards fund tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent in amounts up to $34,000 per academic year, and up to $136,000 over a 4-year degree.
This renewable scholarship is funded by Trent University students through an annual levy. Based on high academic achievement and a strong record of community and/or international service, leadership and some financial need, this scholarship covers international tuition and ancillary fees of up to $34,000 per academic year, and up to $136,000 over a 4-year degree.
This renewable scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who have completed an IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma and who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need.
IB Student Global Citizen Awards fund tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent in amounts up to $34,000 per academic year, and up to $136,000 over a 4-year degree.
This renewable scholarship is awarded to entering international students who are enrolled in Trent-ESL: English for University program and who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need.
Trent-ESL: English for University Student Scholarships fund tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent in amounts up to $34,000 per academic year, and up to $136,000 over a 4-year degree. Fees related to ESL courses are not covered by this scholarship. Students who are currently studying in Trent-ESL: English for University and have not started their degree studies are eligible to apply.
Awarded to an international student entering Trent University from a UWC college who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential and financial need. The value of the scholarship is determined upon assessment of financial need and may extend to cover international tuition and ancillary fees of up to $34,000 per academic year, and up to $136,000 over a 4-year degree.
Awarded to an international student entering Trent University from a Maple Leaf Education System school who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential and financial need. The value of the award is $2,000 and is given on a one-time basis to a maximum of 5 students per year.
All scholarships are applied to the student's myTrent account statement 1 month after the first day of classes of a particular semester.
If eligible, students starting in Winter 2025 will receive the first installment (50%) in Winter 2025. The second and final installment (For that academic year) will be applied in Fall 2025.
If eligible, students starting in Summer 2025 will receive the first installment (50%) in Fall 2025. The second and final installment (For that academic year) will be applied in Winter 2026.
If eligible, students starting in Fall 2025 will receive the first installment (50%) in Fall 2025. The second and final installment (For that academic year) will be applied in Winter 2026.
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