University of Toronto National Scholarship Program
9 U of T scholarships a year covering tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years, for outstanding Canadian secondary school students nominated by their school.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
Covers tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years. Runners-up receive Arbor Scholarships worth $7,500 in year 1 and $1,500/yr for three further years.
Eligible applicants
Canadian citizens and permanent residents (school-nominated)
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Overview
University of Toronto National Scholarship Program is offered by University of Toronto for Undergraduate study in Canada. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust apply to at least one undergraduate programme at U of T.
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition for up to four years
Included
Incidental fees
Included
Residence fees for up to four years
Included
Covers tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years. Runners-up receive Arbor Scholarships worth $7,500 in year 1 and $1,500/yr for three further years. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons only. Not available to international students.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons only.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Canada
Official eligibility summary
Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons in their final year of Canadian secondary school (or first-year CEGEP), nominated by their school for the National Book Award.
Applicant profile
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents (school-nominated)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons in their final year of Canadian secondary school (or first-year CEGEP), nominated by their school for the National Book Award.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Ask your school to nominate you for the National Book Award by October 9, 2026.
- 2
Apply to a U of T undergraduate programme through OUAC by October 16, 2026.
- 3
Submit the National Scholarship Programme application by October 30, 2026.
- 4
Arrange for a referee to submit their letter by November 6, 2026.
- 5
Approximately 25 finalists are invited to virtual interviews in February 2027.
Application timeline
Application cycle
September 2027 entry: school nominations by October 9, 2026; OUAC admission application by October 16, 2026; scholarship application by October 30, 2026; reference letter by November 6, 2026; finalist interviews in February 2027.
The listed deadline is October 30, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Toronto
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is October 30, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.