Humber College Scholarships 2025: Amount and Eligibility

• Accommodation was pretty much the same. Finding accommodation is getting a bit harder now and monthly rent in GTA area for sharing is around 500-600 cad

• Accommodation you can find it through facebook market place Kijiji. If you’re looking for a sharing room, it can cost you around $500-800 and if you want a private room it can cost you around $700-900 or more depending on the location and house.
• Some people tends to save money by leasing the whole house. You might be charged more if the house is not shown by the house owner

• I didn’t receive any scholarship, and as far as I remember, none of the people I knew in my batch did either. We did receive a scholarship application form released by the college during the course. All of us filled it out—it had questions related to our background, expenses incurred, financial needs, questions like why we need the reimbursement, etc., based on which students were picked out to be rewarded with scholarships.
• Scholarships were awarded primarily to vulnerable populations such as LGBTQ+, Black students, or refugees. I didn’t have detailed knowledge and never enquired about it much either. All I can say is that scholarships are limited—some are targeted towards specific communities or high achievers, making them not easily accessible to the general student population. Therefore, it is quite competitive. I think more information might be available on the college’s website for the same.
   

• During my first semester, I stayed in the college residence, which was quite easy to apply for through Humber College’s official portal. After that, I moved to off-campus housing for the remainder of my course. I changed places once more after a year, so in total, I stayed at three different accommodations during my studies. The first off-campus place (after leaving the residence) was found through Facebook Marketplace—which, surprisingly, is extremely popular in Canada. Whether you're looking for rentals, roommates, furniture, or even selling used items, Facebook Marketplace is the go-to platform. The third place I moved to was through acquaintances, so it didn’t require much effort. Some of my friends also used real estate agents, especially those who had specific requirements like pets or needed fully private spaces. There are other online options as well (e.g., Kijiji, Rentals.ca), but Facebook Marketplace worked best for me due to the variety and availability.
• Across all three accommodations, my average rent was around CAD 850/month. In every place I lived: Utilities like electricity, hydro, and Wi-Fi were included in the rent. The first two places were fully furnished, while for the third one, I had to buy some furniture myself. All of my accommodations were within 5–10 minutes walking distance from the Humber Lakeshore campus. Many students, especially Indians, prefer to stay in Brampton, Mississauga, or Scarborough, where rent is cheaper. However, those locations are farther from campus, and I chose to stay nearby — even if it meant paying more — because I preferred having a private room and being close to college and friends.
• Finding the first off-campus place was tough. We started searching 1 to 1.5 months in advance, but many listings weren’t reliable — some landlords didn’t respond, and in other cases, multiple students were competing for the same place. When I finally found a suitable place, I paid the deposit immediately after viewing it, because I knew it wouldn’t be available for long. Moving out was emotionally and physically overwhelming. I was constantly worried about things like: Will I get along with housemates? Will they be clean and respectful? What if they’re too noisy or inconsiderate?. Living in shared accommodations often comes with a lot of compromise, and it never truly feels like home.
• Recommendations for Future Students: If you have friends or contacts in Canada, definitely seek their help during your accommodation search. It makes a big difference when you're settling in a new country. If you can afford it, stay in the college residence during your first semester. It’s convenient and saves you from the stress of immediate house-hunting. Facebook Marketplace is a great resource — but be cautious. Do not sign leases or transfer any money while you’re still abroad. Try to visit the property in person or have someone you trust check it out to avoid scams. Unfortunately, international students are often targeted by scams, especially when arranging housing from another country. So stay alert and verify everything before committing.
   

• The best way to find accommodation is through Facebook Marketplace and through various Facebook groups. Agents also help in getting good accommodation options but they are usually more expensive than the ones listed on the marketplace. Overall, it is not very difficult to find a good house, even on a tight budget.

• Humber College does have scholarships for both international and local students. For international students, scholarships were based on academic performance and I have seen scholarships up to $4000.
• I didn't get any scholarships as such but I had applied for some for which I was eligible for but had no luck getting one. Most of my batchmates, including myself didn’t received scholarships, but I do remember one fellow classmate had got a scholarship of $2000.
• She was part of the black community and the college had options for the student belonging to a particular community through which she was able to get some sort of discount on the fees.
• On average I believe over 1000+ scholarship programs are available for both local and international students so many do get it.
   

• I found my accommodation through Facebook Marketplace after about two months of searching. Initially, I stayed with a relative, but they lived far from the college, and it took me around 2 hours to commute by public transit. Eventually, I found a place closer to the college, paying $650 per month for a single room, which included utilities like electricity, hydro, and Wi-Fi.
• Finding affordable accommodation was challenging as things have gotten expensive here from past few years, most places cost around $800 to $1000. So would I recommend starting your search 2-3 months before your arrival and using platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji or WhatsApp groups to find your accommodation, also research about the locality as some places have higher rate of crimes and drugs being legal is also an issue here. Talk to the person who has posted the ad for the room to make sure the are genuine and not scammers as it's common these days.
• My accommodation is about 20 minutes away from the college by bus and 10 minutes by car. It is very convenient as I need to only take one bus which goes directly to my college.
• Many students and some of my classmates took the same bus as many students live near college and many also came from Mississauga and Brampton where majority of students stay.
   

• Scholarships are available.
• I did not receive any scholarship.
• I don't know if any of my batchmates received any kind of scholarships.
• The number of students receiving scholarships each year is around 10k and the amount depends on the courses and also on the people who are offering these scholarships.
• Some scholarships are like one time that they give to the students whereas some includes paying the whole tuition fee for the student.
   

• I had my brother living there already. so, I lived with him and later on, when we changed the house we took help from real estate agents.
• The monthly rent for us was 1600$. since it was a personal basement. It just included some basic furniture such as a refrigerator, oven and microwave.
• For future students, find a place to live before you go; harsh truth but no relative is going to keep you with them since it is extremely expensive and they wont have space for you.
• I used to live 30 mins away from my college. Most of the students used to live nearby the college.

I decided to study in Humber because it offered the best nursing course across Ontario. Even they are providing mandatory Co-op, Humber is organising extracurricular activities every week which helps to relax the students. Humber North Campus is just a few steps away from the Bus terminal. My overall experience at Humber is the best.

I chose this college because of it's quality education and this is one of the most respected educational institutions in Toronto with it's beautiful campus and placements, practical approach used in teaching. One of the best colleges in Toronto, highly recommended for the quality of education they provide.

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Sop was required and one of the main points was proving that I came back to India Because it offered the best course of my field. As per my research, it was one of the best colleges for an international student. The commute and the location also was a big factor that led me to choosing this college.

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I chose humber because it is one of the best schools for business here in Canada. Studying abroad has been really a good decision. I’ve met a lot of people from different path of the world. So cultural diversity is a major factor here. Besides the college experience so far has been really good and I am looking forward to making more memories.