Scholarships at Durham College

Students who achieve academic excellence in their program of study may be awarded an in-course scholarship valued up to $1,000 CAD. Recipients are invited to an awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements. 

All eligible applicants to a degree program, with a combined minimum, non-weighted average of 75 percent and higher, will be considered to receive a first-year entrance award:

•  75% average – $500

•  80% average – $1,500

•  85% average – $2,000

•  90% average – $3,000

**subject to change; be sure to check your Program information page for more details

ELIGIBILITY

Students must:

• Submit their application for admission and pay their fees by the deadline indicated on their offer letter.

• Arrive in Canada and remain enrolled at Durham College past the 10th day of the semester.

Exemptions:

• If a student withdraws from Semester 2 prior to the 10th day of the semester, the scholarship will be revoked and the money awarded will be subtracted from their refund.

• If a student fails to register for Semester 2 classes prior to the 5th day of the semester, the scholarship will be revoked and the money awarded will be subtracted from their account.

To Note:

• Scholarships are awarded towards second semester fees and will be provided prior to the deadline for the student’s second semester fee payment when possible, or before registration for semester 2 classes.

• If a student has paid their full year fees in total before receiving the scholarship money, refund cheques will be issued in the month following the start of each semester (October, February and June)

*English Language Proficiency results must be submitted at the time of application and fees must be paid by the deadline shown on your Letter of Acceptance to be considered. University level English results are not considered for scholarships.
**Grade 12 English grade will be considered if from a Canadian or USA curriculum only.

Please note: Award and scholarship amounts, and qualifications are subject to change.

Study in Canada at Durham College and receive up to $3,000 in an entrance scholarship when you begin a new program in September 2025, or January 2026.

*Scholarship amounts vary based on the duration of your study program.

How much will I receive for my entrance scholarship?

• One-year program - $1,500

• Two-year program - $3,000 ($1,500 in year one, $1,500 in year two)

• Three-year program - $3,000 ($1,500 in year one, $1,500 in year two)

• Bachelor program - $3,000 ($1,500 in year one, $1,500 in year two).

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you are an international applicant, whether inside or outside of Canada, applying for a full-time postsecondary program and confirm your offer of admission as soon as possible*.

You also qualify if you are an international student who:

• Pays international tuition fees.

• Is currently studying in Canada and interested in a second program.

• Is obtaining or in the process of obtaining an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

• Is enrolled in an eligible English pathway program in Canada.

• Is currently studying at Durham College and applying for a second program.

Is my program eligible?

• Students enrolling in full-time postsecondary programs starting in September 2025, or January 2026 are eligible for the entrance scholarship.

• If you are enrolled in a second program, you will receive an entrance scholarship.

How do I receive the scholarship?

• The entrance scholarship will be credited directly to your student account prior to October 15, 2025, for September 2025 recipients.

• There is no cash equivalent or alternative for this scholarship.

• To receive the scholarship, you must provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN) to the Durham College International Education Office after arriving in Canada.

Terms and Conditions: Scholarship Eligibility

• Program Transfer Policy: Students who transfer programs prior to completing their initial program of study will forfeit eligibility for the second installment of their scholarship (if applicable).  

• Academic Standing Requirement: To remain eligible for the second installment of their scholarship (if applicable), students must maintain good academic standing throughout their studies.

• Enrollment Continuity Requirement: Students who take an unscheduled gap between semesters will not be eligible for the second installment of their scholarship (if applicable). 

• Scholarship Stacking: The Global Entrance Scholarship may be combined with a Degree Entrance Award, subject to all applicable terms and conditions.