WE ARE #1 – You won’t find another university in Canada that invests more in scholarships and bursaries than Trent. We are with you to guide, teach and inspire. We also offer many scholarships, bursaries and prizes to help out along the way. At Trent, we believe in rewarding academic excellence and supporting an accessible education for all.
School of Business Study Abroad Prize
Established by Jesse Ledger ’97.
To be awarded to a full-time undergraduate business student with distinction in a study abroad program. Application by letter, chosen by committee.
To learn more about Jesse Ledger and his story here.
Grant Thornton Accounting Prize
- This prize is presented by the Grant Thornton to an undergraduate student in ADMN-3200H – Financial Management, who has demonstrated exceptional promise and enthusiasm for the study and dissemination of the principles and practices of accounting.
- $900 prize
- awarded to a student at the Trent Symons Campus, Peterborough
Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Business Student Leadership Prize
- This prize is presented by the Chamber of Commerce to a third year student who has demonstrated great potential to be a leader in business, and exhibited initiative beyond the boundaries of academics.
- $1,000 prize
- awarded to a student at the Trent Symons Campus, Peterborough
William Bligh Shaw Scholarship
- The gift of Muriel Beatrice Shaw. Awarded to an outstanding student in the first year of the Business Administration Program.
- $500 prize
Robert Fowler Scholarship
- The gift of the Quaker Oats Company of Canada in memory of the late Robert M. Fowler, a former member of the board of Directors of Quaker Oats, and the board of Governors of Trent University. Awarded to a student in the final year of the Business Administration Program.
- $500 prize
Robin Morris Scholarship
- Established by her family and friends in memory of Robin Morris ‘91. Awarded annually to a student in the Business Administration Program whose spirit, enthusiasm and commitment to Human Resource Management is considered to be outstanding.
- $500 prize
Costello Roebuck Grant Fund
- This fund provides financial support to students in the Business Administration Program in order to allow them to participate in activities to enhance their education program. This includes, but is not limited to participation in case competitions and other special events.
Bonnie M. Patterson Leadership Development Grant
- Established by Bonnie Patterson, former President of Trent University, the grant supports students enrolled in the BBA program in their engagement with the community in order to develop their collaborative and entrepreneurial leadership skills.
Ed & Sylvia Vanhaverbeke Durham Scholarship
- Established by the founders of Syvan Developments Limited who believe in supporting students in their region, this scholarship is be awarded to a student at Trent Durham GTA returning for the final year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program with at least 12 credits.
- Candidates must have a GPA of 80% or higher and engaged in community service
- $1,000 prize
- awarded to a student at the Trent Durham campus
The Trent Business Students' Association (TBSA) Prize
- Established by the TBSA Executive Team. To be awarded to a full-time undergraduate business student in Peterborough in any year, with a minimum 70% cumulative average. The student recipient will be chosen based on demonstrated contribution to student life at Trent University through extracurricular activities or volunteerism.
- To be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in any year of the business program. The student must possess a minimum 70% cumulative average.
- $500 prize
The Mary Snack Scholarship
- The Mary Snack Scholarship is awarded to a mature student studying full-time in the School of Business who has achieved academic excellence. Mary worked at Trent for many years and enjoyed her time immensely. She graduated from high school at the top of her class and even though she didn’t have the chance to go to university, Trent would have been the perfect environment for her. This scholarship will reward students like Mary – intelligent, hard- working, and dedicated.
- Recipient(s) must be enrolled full-time in a program with the School of Business and should be 21 years or age or older.
- Preference for the recipient(s) to be among the top academic student(s) with a minimum grade average of 80%.
2023-2024 Academic Year Award Winners
- Ed & Sylvia Vanhaverbeke Scholarship – Ngoc Duc Anh Nguyen, to be awarded in Fall 2024
- Grant Thornton Accounting Prize – Manh An Le
- Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Award – Ali Jammal and Joylyn D'Souza
- William Bligh Shaw Scholarship – Vasuki Thayanantharajah
- Robert Fowler Scholarship – Sawyer Hill and Chyna Magalona
- Robin Morris Scholarship –Erfan Khazei and Sahanaa Kugathasan
- The Trent Business Students' Association (TBSA) Prize - Jakob Wildfong and Talha Ahmad
- Bonnie M. Patterson Leadership Development Grant - Moeez Khawar
- The Mary Snack Scholarship - David Nichols
