Applicants must have 85%+ average; demonstrated financial need; Canadian citizens or permanent residents (landed immigrant); entering the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; apply online.
Candidates must submit a 250-word essay that explains how their chosen program of study will benefit the public interest.
| Quantity | 5 |
| Application Required | Yes |
| Value | $1,900 |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline | Apr. 30, 2026 |
No matter what program you choose, you will be guaranteed a minimum level of institutional financial support in the form of scholarships and/or bursaries if you are entering directly from full-time high school studies, based on your application for admission, and best 6 final and interim Grade 12 U/M level courses (or equivalent) available in May.
|
Entrance Award |
Grade Range |
Renewable Over 4 Years |
|---|---|---|
|
President's Level Support |
95–100% |
Yes |
|
Dean's Level Support |
90–94.99% |
Yes |
|
Blue & Gold Level Support |
85–89.99% |
Year 1 only |
Renewable Entrance Scholarships may be granted for a maximum of 4 academic years (or 8 semesters) provided the student is registered on a full-time basis and maintains the required minimum cumulative average of 85%. For updates, additional details and renewal requirements, visit the Student Awards and Financial Aid website.
Our entrance awards recognize a combination of academic excellence, financial need and good citizenship. Most awards are open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons.
Complete your uWinAward Entrance Application Profile (available November 1) by April 30 to be considered. Submissions received prior to April 30 may receive early consideration. It is possible that the values associated with our application-based scholarships and bursaries exceed the minimum guaranteed level of financial support.
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