Toronto Metropolitan University Entrance Scholarships 2026 , Canada

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), located in the heart of downtown Toronto, offers a wide range of entrance scholarships and awards for undergraduate students. With over $7 million CAD allocated annually, TMU recognizes academic excellence, leadership, creativity, and financial need among domestic and international students.

Scholarship Categories at TMU

TMU offers multiple types of entrance scholarships, including:

Guaranteed & Renewable Entrance Scholarships
Prestigious Entrance Scholarships
Scholarships for Equity-Seeking & Specific Student Groups
Faculty-Based Entrance Scholarships
International Student Scholarships

Degree Level

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)

Available Subjects

All subjects

Benefits

Guaranteed & Renewable Entrance Scholarships

Students graduating from Canadian secondary schools with strong academic averages are automatically considered for guaranteed renewable scholarships.

Scholarship Values

95% and above

Year 1 Award: $3,000
Renewable Per Year: $3,000
Total Value: $12,000

90% – 94.99%

Year 1 Award: $1,500
Renewable Per Year: $1,500
Total Value: $6,000

86% – 89.99%

Year 1 Award: $750
Renewable Per Year: $750
Total Value: $3,000

Note: Scholarship renewal is dependent on maintaining the required CGPA each academic year.

Prestigious Entrance Scholarships (Apply via AwardSpring)

1. President’s Entrance Scholarship

Value: $40,000 CAD total ($10,000/year, renewable)
Recipients: 12 students
Minimum Average: 90%
Additional Benefit: Guaranteed residence placement

Selection Criteria:

Academic excellence
Leadership & creativity
Essay or project summary (500 words max)
Two reference letters

Note: Open to domestic and international students

2. Terence Grier Entrance Scholarship

Value: Full tuition for first year only
Recipients: 1
Minimum Average: 85%

Eligibility:

Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons
Personal statement
Two reference letters

Scholarships for Specific Student Groups

BMO Financial Group Diversity Scholarships

For students from underrepresented groups including:

Women
Visible minorities
Indigenous students
Students with disabilities
International students

Requirements:

Minimum 80% average
Demonstrated financial need

H. Graham Walker Award

For Ontario secondary school students
Minimum 85% average
Financial need
Strong extracurricular or community involvement

Lesley Hampton Fashion Award

Value: $2,000 per year
Monthly mentorship opportunity
Focus on Indigenous students in fashion-related studies

Ted Rogers Scholarships

Ted Rogers Future Leader Scholarship

Value: $6,700 (renewable)
Recipients: 20
Open to equity-seeking groups
Minimum 80% average

Ted Rogers Legacy Scholarship

Value: $25,000 (renewable)
Recipients: 2
Programs: Computer Science & Computer Engineering
Minimum 90% average

International Student Leadership Award (ISLA)

ISLA – Fall

Value: $10,000 CAD
Recipients: Up to 53
Entrance-only (non-renewable)

Eligibility:

International students paying international tuition
Minimum 86% admission average
Leadership, volunteering, extracurricular involvement

ISLA – Winter

Value: $10,000 CAD
Recipients: Up to 20
Deadline: July 15

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons, and international students

Eligibility Criteria

Full-time Canadian secondary school student
Minimum 3 Ontario Grade 12 U/M courses (or equivalent)
First-time post-secondary student
Continuous full-time enrollment
Application submitted by September 1

Application Procedure

How to Apply (AwardSpring Portal)

Apply for undergraduate admission at TMU
Receive your TMU Student Number
Activate your online identity
Log in to AwardSpring
Complete the general scholarship application
Submit required essays, references, and follow-ups

Note: Applicants can apply before receiving an admission offer.

Application Deadlines

Prestigious Entrance Scholarships:

Applications typically close in mid-February.
All applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the official deadline date.

International Student Leadership Award (ISLA – Fall Intake):

Deadline is usually aligned with the main entrance scholarship cycle. Applicants should check AwardSpring for the current intake deadline.

International Student Leadership Award (ISLA – Winter Intake):

Applications generally open in late spring and close in mid-summer.

Note: Late or incomplete applications are not accepted under any circumstances, including technical issues. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

Important Application Notes

Deadlines may be extended or adjusted by the university.
Students should regularly check AwardSpring and the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal for the most up-to-date information.
Applications must be fully submitted before the deadline; changes cannot be made afterward.