$100000 UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Students who have been nominated by their schools as National Book Award recipients may submit applications to the National Scholarship Program. If you would like to be considered for nomination please email Ms.Morabito by OCT 9th. In addition, students who identify themselves as meeting the scholarship criteria are invited to apply directly for the National Scholarship, without having been nominated for the Book Award. 

The National Scholarship rewards original, creative and committed Canadian secondary school students. These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. Each year approximately ten students are named National Scholars (winners) and ten are named Arbor Scholars (runners-up).

Eligibility

Students who have been nominated by their schools as National Book Award recipients may submit applications to the National Scholarship Program. In addition, students who identify themselves as meeting the scholarship criteria are invited to apply directly for the National Scholarship, without having been nominated for the Book Award.

Eligibility Criteria:

• an original and creative thinker
• committed to school and community
• a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits
• enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration
• a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
• currently in your final year of Canadian secondary school or first-year CEGEP
• intending to begin university the following academic year
• a National Book Award nominee or self-identify as meeting the criteria above

Award Value:

The National Scholarship covers tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years of study. Finalists not designated as National Scholars receive Arbor Scholarships at a value of $7,500 in the first year and $1,500 per year for three additional years of undergraduate study. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto.

Application Process

Students must submit an online application form in order to be considered for the National Scholarship. The National Scholarship application is now open for the 2021-2022 admission cycle. 

2021 NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 

DEADLINE:  OCTOBER 22