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Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships for International Students 

International undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University’s renewable entrance scholarships, 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.

Learn more about eligibility conditions for the renewable entrance scholarships and about all of Trent’s scholarships and bursaries for international students, visit the International Scholarships & Awards page.

Prestigious Scholarships

Receive up to $30,000 as a recipient of one of Trent’s prestigious scholarships. If you're a Canadian student entering your first year at Trent with an average of 80% or higher, we encourage you to apply – and you only have to fill out a single application!

Full Details & Eligibility Requirements 

• Any Canadian student entering their first year at Trent with a final admission average of 80% or higher may apply for a Trent University Prestigious scholarship. To qualify for a scholarship, students must be enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program.
• The prestigious scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study provided the student maintains a minimum 80% average in a full course load during the previous academic year.  
• A student may only receive one major Trent University entrance scholarship. For example, if you received an offer for a Trent University National Renewable entrance scholarship, and you have been selected for a Prestigious scholarship, the National Renewable scholarship will be replaced by the higher value Prestigious scholarship. 
• Students not selected for a prestigious scholarship are automatically considered for a Trent University National Renewable Entrance Scholarship.?All students new to Trent University with a final admission average of 80% or greater are considered for an entrance scholarship; no application is required. Entrance scholarships are renewable each year for students who maintain an average of 80% or higher in a full course load. Scholarship values range from $1,500 to $4,000 per year and up to $18,000 for four years. 

How to Apply

• 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 under the My Account tab.
• Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is April 1.
• Students with a final entrance average of 80% or higher who did not apply or are not eligible for a Prestigious Scholarship will automatically be considered for a Trent University National Renewable Entrance Scholarship.

International Scholarships & Awards

For international undergraduate students starting in January (Winter) 2025, May (Summer) 2025 or September (Fall) 2025.

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.

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. 

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Graduate Distinguished Entrance Scholarship

We are pleased to announce the introduction of the Graduate Distinguished Entrance Scholarship for top applicants entering the Master of Management or Applied Modelling & Quantitative Methods (M.Sc.) programs. Eligible students can receive up to $3,000 in scholarship funding. This scholarship is a one-time academic excellence award applicable to students starting in Fall 2025.

More Graduate Study Opportunities
Trent University offers 30+ graduate degree programs, including course-based and thesis-based master’s degrees, each featuring unique experiences to support students' academic and career goals.

Here are a few that your students may be interested in:

• Master of Science in Applied Modelling (Data Science & Analytics): 12-month program with a final term research practicum – scholarship eligible
• Master of Management (Health Care Management): 16-month program with a final term workplace-integrated learning placement – scholarship eligible
• Master of Arts Management (Co-op): 12-month program with a 4-month paid co-op placement - scholarship eligible
• Master of Instrumental Chemical Analysis (Co-op): 12-month program with a 4-month paid co-op placement