President’s Scholars of Excellence Program

President’s Scholars of Excellence Program, available at the University of Toronto, is designed for students beginning their UG studies. The scholarship program is applicable for both domestic and international students (present on the Canadian student visa).

Annually, 150 new students are rewarded under the President’s Scholars of Excellence Program.
Recipients receive 15,000 CAD at the time of commencement of their Toronto UG program.
Confirmed on-campus employment in the second year of study.
Students might get additional features offered by the admitting division. Students should refer to their letter of offer for further details.

No separate applications are required for the President’s Scholars of Excellence Program.

Highlights

Scholarship Type	College-Specific, Merit-Based
Offered by	Institution
Organization	N/A
Application Deadline	Sep 01 ,2024
Number of Scholarships	150
Amount	₹1,266,150 ($15,000)
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://future.utoronto.ca/scholarships/presidents-scholars-of-excellence-program/

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the President’s Scholars of Excellence Program are as follow:

Admission in the University of Toronto, in a UG program.
No restriction in terms of the subject or stream.
Not have received or in receipt of another university scholarship.

The university does not have any specifications in terms of citizenship and residency. Both international and domestic students are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Application Process

The University of Toronto does not require any extra application to be filled or fees paid to participate in the President’s Scholars of Excellence Program.

Any student applying for an undergraduate degree (for which the scholarship is tenable) with an outstanding performance in senior secondary is automatically considered for the scholarship.

Selection Process

Selections of the recipients of the President’s Scholars of Excellence Program are primarily based on academic performance.

The committee analyses the previous grades of each applicant in high school.

Grant Details

In the first year, recipients are provided with a scholarship of 10000 CAD at the time of the full registration in the tenable department.

In the second year, the students are provided with on-campus jobs, with a maximum of 15 hours per week. The jobs are mostly research jobs and are work-study postings. Anyone can apply at the jobs but the students from the program are prioritized.

The President’s Scholars of Excellence Program offers an excellent opportunity to domestic and international students seeking a chance to study in U of T, Canada’s topmost ranking university.

Contact email: scholarship.enquiry@utoronto.ca
Phone Number: 416-978-2190