Shaw Scholarship

Awarded by : University of Toronto

Updated on Jan 20, 2024
Rashmi Shukla

University Research Analyst

Shaw Scholarship

  • Applicable for

    University of Toronto in Canada

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 3,03,750/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Bachelors

  • Intake year

    Sep 2024

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

Shaw Scholarship is applicable to only Bachelors only. This is a merit-based scholarship. Shaw Scholarship award up to CAD 5000 each year to various international students. The number of students to be awarded this scholarship varies each year. Academic eligibility which students need to meet is 12th. All international students irrespective of their countries can apply for a Shaw Scholarship. Students who want to be considered for Shaw Scholarship from University of Toronto are required to submit the following documents: Official Transcripts.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Toronto in Canada

  • The Shaw Admission Scholarship is awarded to a student entering the first year of Engineering Science 

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CAD 5,000 => Rs 3,03,750

Conversion rate used: 1 CAD = Rs. 60.10 (last updated 17th January 2025)

Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • $5,000 awarded on admission and renewable for 3 years – potential value of $20,000

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL Required (minimum score 89)
IELTS Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE Required (minimum score 65)
12 Required

Eligibility

  • The Shaw Admission Scholarship is awarded to a student entering the first year of Engineering Science who demonstrates high academic achievement
  • Candidates are required to complete a certification with excellent results in the grade 12 prerequisite requirements, with one of the following boards:

    • All India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE or
    • Indian School Certificate (awarded by CISCE) or
    • Year 12 State Board Exams with excellent results
  • PTE-an overall score of 65 with no part below 60.
  • TOEFL-a total score of 89 with 22 in each of Speaking and Writing.
  • DUOLINGO-an overall score of 120, with no subscore below 100
  • IELTS: The minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0
  • All applicants to the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering are required to present senior level courses in:

    • Mathematics (including Calculus)
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English
  • To be eligible for any scholarship or award granted solely on academic standing, a student must normally have completed not less than the normal full load (approximately 5.0 credits units) within the two sessions upon which the award is based
  • A student whose program in these two sessions contains repeated courses will only be eligible if the aggregate of new courses is equal to or greater than 5.0 credits

Preference will be given to following candidates:

  • Preference is given to students who possesses leadership skills and design capability as demonstrated in extra-curricular design projects and activities

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +239 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official transcripts Required

  • No seperate application is required
  • Documents required:
    • Submit full documentation (transcripts) for all secondary and post-secondary studies attempted
      • Applicants may also be required to submit the online ‘self-reported grades’ form
    • Proof of English language proficiency
    • Standardized test results, or other supplemental information (if applicable)
    • Notarized translations of any documents issued in a language other than English or French are also required
    • Optional Personal Statement
    • Academic Profile and Personal Profile
    • Details of extracurricular Activities
    • India specific documents:
      • Secondary school transcript, showing all years of study including current interim results
      • Class 10 board examination results
      • Predicted 12th board grades, if provided by school
      • 12th board admit card, when available in February-March

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • No specific deadline is mentioned

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Phone number (416) 978-2011

Additional Information

  • The selection is made on the recommendation of the chair of the Division of Engineering Science. The scholarship is renewable for three years provided the recipient maintains a minimum 75 per cent overall average and continues in Engineering Science

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