Study in Canada: Apply for University of Toronto's National Scholarship

The last date to apply for the University of Toronto's National Scholarship is October 17, 2024. The University of Toronto ranks 25th in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Study Abroad: While Canada has announced that it will cut study permits for foreign students by a further 10% from 2025, it is still a popular study-abroad destination. Those who are planning to study in Canada can apply for the University of Toronto's National Scholarship. The last date to fill out the application for this scholarship is October 17, 2024.

The University of Toronto is recognized as the global leader in teaching and research. It offers around 700 undergraduate programs in Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Commerce & Management, Engineering, Kinesiology & Physical Education, Computer Science, Music, Physical & Mathematical Sciences, and Architecture.

The candidates who have been nominated as National Book Award recipients by their schools may apply. This scholarship covers incidental, tuition and residence fees for up to four years of study. Those finalists who are not designated as the National Scholars, in the first year, they get Arbor Scholarships at a value of $7,500 and $1,500 per year for the remaining three years of their undergraduate courses.

University of Toronto's National Scholarship: Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility conditions to apply for this scholarship in Canada:

• The applicant should be a creative and original thinker
• They should be committed to their community and school
• Outstanding students with high academic merits and creative pursuits
• They must be interested in exploring new things and learning.
• They must be a Canadian citizen, protected person or permanent resident
• The students can be in their final year of Canadian secondary school or first-year CEGEP.

A National Book Award nominee who is planning to start a university education next year or aiming to take a year gap is also eligible.

"In order to be considered for the National Scholarship, nominees must submit a National Scholarship application form by the posted deadline (i.e., nominees are not automatically considered for the scholarship). The selection committee will select approximately twenty-five finalists to participate in selection interviews, which will be held virtually in January. Only successful candidates will be notified," reads the official notification.

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