President’s Entrance Scholarships

The President’s Entrance Scholarship is awarded to secondary school graduates who demonstrate academic accomplishment, leadership qualities, original thought and creative ability. 

Twelve (12) recipients | $40,000 (total value) | $10,000 (annual amount) (renewable)

Recipients are reserved (costs not included) a bed in residence. This is limited to Pitman Hall single bedroom with shared hallway washroom or the International Living/Learning single bedroom with private washroom. Please visit the Housing and Residence Life website for more information about living on campus.

A minimum 90% final admission average is required for consideration. Your average is calculated with your best six Grade 12 U/M courses, or your home country’s equivalent. 

This application will ask that you include the following: 

1. An essay or project summary: this may be a piece of creative writing, or a summary of any creative project which you may have undertaken. It must reflect your capacity for original thought and creative ability (max 500 words).

2. Two (2) letters of reference:

   1. academic reference letter that confirms your scholastic abilities. This reference may also speak to your leadership/creative endeavours.

   2. reference letter should address your leadership/creative endeavours. It should not verify academic achievement.

3. Your leadership activities: you will indicate the leadership activities/positions that you have been involved in during your final two years in secondary school.

Note: Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada, Protected Persons in Canada and International Students are eligible to apply for this award.