To be eligible, you must: 

• Be studying in Canada on a study permit.  
• Have applied to an undergraduate degree program at Trent University. Postgraduate certificates and graduate-level students are not eligible.  
• Meet our admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirements.  
• Have a final high school average of 80% or more (or Canadian equivalent).  
• Fulfill the conditions of your conditional offer letter and register for courses to receive the scholarship amount.  

Our Entrance Scholarships can be renewed at the beginning of each new academic year during your undergraduate program. The Entrance Scholarship changes to an In-Course Scholarship after your first year at Trent.  

The In-Course Scholarship is the renewable portion of the Entrance Scholarship and requires an application each year through your Trent Applicant Portal. Please review eligibility criteria for renewal on the Scholarships and Bursaries for Current International Students page.

Students who do not qualify for the Entrance Scholarship in their first year may qualify for the In-Course Scholarship after the end of their first year if they meet the eligibility criteria each year. 

Entrance Scholarship amounts are determined based on the Canadian equivalent of your high school average used for admission consideration. Students will receive the entrance scholarship amount directly in their Trent Applicant Portal account statement close to the beginning of their first academic term.  

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.  

Current International Students who started their undergraduate studies before Winter 2025 should refer to this website. 

Upgrade Example:  

A student who enters Trent with an 80% high school average (Tier 4) receives a $2,500 Entrance Scholarship. After their first year, if their Trent average rises to 86% (Tier 3), they become eligible for a $3,500 In-Course Scholarship for their second year.  

Downgrade Example:  

A student with a 90% high school average (Tier 2) receives a $4,500 Entrance Scholarship. If their average at Trent drops to 88% (Tier 3) after their first year, their In-Course Scholarship will be reduced to $3,500 in their second year.  

Please keep in mind:  

• Your In-Course Scholarship tier is re-evaluated annually based on your most recent academic performance.
• You can upgrade to a higher tier in any upper year if your term average improves.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be an international student paying international fees.  
• Be studying in Canada on a study permit.  
• Have applied to an undergraduate degree program at Trent University. Postgraduate certificates and graduate-level students are not eligible.  
• Meet our admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirements.  
• Have a final high school average of 80% or more (or Canadian equivalent).  
• Fulfill the conditions of your conditional offer letter and register for courses to receive the scholarship amount.
• Apply for Prestigious Scholarships and Awards through Trent Applicant Portal. 

• You must apply for Prestigious Scholarships to qualify. One application qualifies you for all prestigious scholarships.
• The application form can be found on your Trent Applicant Portal located under the Finances tab > International > “International Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards Application (2026)” form. 

The Prestigious Scholarship application is open year-round, with key dates highlighted below based on application deadlines and their respective decision date:

All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on or before the application deadline to be considered for the corresponding decision date. Regardless of the scholarship decision date, all students will receive funds in line with their start date if their application is successful.

Important Guidelines to keep in mind:

Below are suggested application deadlines based on semester start dates:

• Winter 2026: Students are recommended to apply before August 1, 2025, to receive a decision by September 1, 2025, and use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application. Students starting in Winter 2026 are ineligible to apply after December 1, 2025.  
• Summer 2026: Students are recommended to apply before November 1, 2025, to receive a decision by December 1t, 2025, and use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application. Students starting in Summer 2026 are ineligible to apply after April 1, 2026.
• Fall 2026: Students are recommended to apply before February 1, 2026, to receive a decision by March 1, 2026, and use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application. Students starting in Fall 2026 are ineligible to apply after April 1, 2026.   

The success of your application and scholarship amount is not influenced by the date you submit your application.

You cannot apply for two different start dates at the same time. For example, if your application is not successful for one of the start dates listed above, you are not able to apply for the next one. If your application is unsuccessful, you will need to make an application for the next academic year application cycle if your initial start date is deferred. 

Established through a generous donation by long-time Trent supporters David and Joan Moore, the Moore Family International Scholarship offers a recurring scholarship of $12,000 annually, up to a maximum of $48,000, for three students from outside of North America.  

This scholarship will be awarded based on outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. This scholarship is renewable up to $48,000 over a four-year degree.   

This scholarship was established by Justin Chiu, who benefited from the Trent experience as an international student. The Justin Chiu International Scholarship is awarded in amounts between $3,000 and $15,000 per academic year and is renewable between $12,000 - $60,000 over a four-year degree.

The scholarship will be awarded to entering international students from Asia who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need.  

This renewable scholarship reflects Professor Daniel Powell's passion for international development and teaching. It is also tied to his love for Latin America and its people, as he felt very close to their struggles and aspirations.  

The Daniel Powell Scholarship is renewable and is awarded to Latin American students entering Trent University who are intending to major in International Development Studies. The scholarship is based upon academic achievement, financial barriers, and community and/or volunteer service.

If there are no students who qualify in the International Development Studies (IDS) program, the scholarship may be awarded to Latin American students entering Trent in any program. 

This renewable scholarship is awarded to entering international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need.  

Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards fund tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent in amounts up to $40,000 per academic year, and up to $160,000 over a four-year degree. 

This renewable scholarship is awarded based on high academic achievement and a strong record of community and/or international service, leadership and some financial need.  

The Trent International Program Tuition Levy Scholarship is funded by Trent University students through an annual levy and covers international tuition and ancillary fees of up to $40,000 per academic year, and up to $160,000 over a four-year degree. 

This renewable scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who have completed an IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma and who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need.    

IB Student Global Citizen Awards fund tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent in amounts up to $40,000 per academic year, and up to $160,000 over a four-year degree.

Awarded to an international student entering Trent University from a UWC college who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential and financial need.  

The value of the scholarship is determined upon assessment of financial need and may extend to cover international tuition and ancillary fees of up to $40,000 per academic year, and up to $160,000 over a four-year degree. 

Awarded to an international student entering Trent University from a Maple Leaf Education System school who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential and financial need.  

The value of the award is $2,000 and is given on a one-time basis to a maximum of five students per year. 

All scholarships are applied to the student's Trent Applicant Portal account statement one week after the first day of classes of the applicable semester.

• If eligible, students starting in Winter 2026 will receive the first installment (50%) in Winter 2026. The second and final installment (for that academic year) will be applied in Fall 2026.
• If eligible, students starting in Summer 2026 will receive the first installment (50%) in Fall 2026. The second and final installment (for that academic year) will be applied in Winter 2027.
• If eligible, students starting in Fall 2026 will receive the first installment (50%) in Fall 2026. The second and final installment (for that academic year) will be applied in Winter 2027.