Trent University Opens Its Doors: Explore Scholarships, Paid Co-op & Career Experience Guarantee at Spring Open House
Future students and supporters invited to learn more about renewable entrance scholarships, paid co-op, and research opportunities, along with academic programs and student life
Future students are invited to discover why Trent University continues to rank as one of Canada’s top universities for scholarships, bursaries, and student success at Spring Open House, happening Friday, March 20 on the Peterborough campus.
With renewable entrance scholarships, including full first-year tuition for students entering with a 95%+ average, alongside extensive bursaries, paid co-op options, and guaranteed career experience, Trent is putting student opportunity front and centre.
Students and their supporters want to know that university will open doors—academically, financially, and professionally,” says Marilyn Burns, vice-president of Communications & Enrolment. “Trent’s investments in renewable scholarships, bursaries and hands-on learning reflect our commitment to supporting students from day one through to graduation and beyond.
At Open House, visitors can connect directly with faculty, staff, and current students to explore academic programs, hands‑on learning, supports, and life on campus, as well as the University's distinctive career experience guarantee.
Event Details:
What: Spring Open House: Trent University’s Peterborough Campus
When: Friday, March 20, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, Ontario
What to explore at Open House:
- Scholarships & Financial Support:
- Attend a dedicated information session and drop by the Academic & Student Services Fair to learn about ways to finance your education at Trent, including guaranteed entrance scholarships and full tuition for students entering with 95%+, as well as bursaries, student awards, OSAP, and jobs on campus.
- Career Experience Guarantee & Paid Co-op:
- Meet the Careerspace team and explore guaranteed career experience, including 30+ paid co-ops across the arts, sciences, and professional programs.
- Career-boosting Programs:
- Ask about Trent/Swansea Dual Degrees for Law & Arts or Law & Business, the Medical Professional Stream and international med school pathways, and popular programs like Kinesiology, Criminology, Software Engineering Co-op, and Forensic Anthropology.
- Accelerated Master’s Options:
- Fast-track your future with Trent’s accelerated pathways to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in less time across business, sciences and the humanities.
- Explore Campus:
- Tour residences, labs and state-of-the-art facilities such the Nursing Simulation Lab and Financial Intelligence & Innovation Hub.
- Perks for Attending:
- Register and attend for a chance to win free first-year tuition. Check in upon arrival for an additional chance to win.
- Apply on the spot or accept an offer if you already have one.
- 40% off Trent merch.
- Residence bingo for prizes and a chance to earn priority room selection.
The event is open to all prospective students, families, and community members. Register now for Spring Open House at Trent University in Peterborough.
About Trent University
One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful and transformative. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world. Here, undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities. Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Today, Trent's unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives and collaboration. In a learning environment that builds life-long passion for inclusion, leadership and social change, Trent's students, alumni, faculty and staff are engaged global citizens who are catalysts in developing sustainable solutions to complex issues. Trent's Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area, delivers a distinct mix of programming in the east GTA.
Media are invited to attend Open House at Trent University. Interviews with faculty and University leaders can be arranged upon request.
To schedule an interview or RSVP for the event, contact: Justin Beaudoin, Trent University, (705) 748-1011 x6180 or justinbeaudoin@trentu.ca