Entrance Scholarships
Trent University National Renewable Entrance Scholarships for Canadian Students
Trent’s National Entrance Scholarships are available for Canadian students entering an undergraduate program directly from a Canadian secondary school, and for Canadian students transferring from another post-secondary institution. Applications are not required for the National Entrance Scholarships and they are renewable for up to 4 years of full-time study.
| Entering Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 95%+ | $12,000 | $3,000 X 4 years |
| 90% - 95% | $10,000 | $2,500 X 4 years |
| 85% - 90% | $6,000 | $1,500 X 4 years |
| 80% - 85% | $4,000 | $ 1,000 X 4 years |
Eligibility Criteria
Secondary Students - Canadian students entering first year at Trent directly from a Canadian secondary school with an admission average of 80% or higher.
Transfer Students - Students who transfer from another accredited Canadian post-secondary institution (University or College Diploma program), with an admission average of 80% or higher.
Ineligible
- Transfer from college certificate program
- Part-time students
- Non-degree seeking students
- Mature students (e.g. out of high school for more than 2 years)
- BED students
Details & Conditions
- Admission grade point average for incoming students
- Ontario High School student’s average is calculated by averaging the top 6 4U or 4M courses; not program specific.
- Out-of-Province student’s average is based on undergraduate admission requirements.
- Transfer student’s average is based on the cumulative average from previous institution attended.
- For an average ending in 0.5 standard rounding principles apply.
- Final scholarship amounts will be communicated to students by the Financial Aid office.
- Scholarships can be renewed by maintaining a cumulative average of 80% or above in 5.0 Trent credits per year.
Scholarship conditions and values are subject to change.
Scholarships for Home Schooled Students
Only students who have objective, third-party grades, will be offered Entrance Scholarships.
Students who are home schooled may qualify for scholarships if they completed senior secondary school credits and are using 4U/4M, AP or IB marks as a basis for admission. Students who have written the SAT test will also be considered for scholarships based on the grade translation assessed by the Admissions office.
Scholarships for Non-Canadian High School Students
International Scholarships are awarded through the Trent International office.