International Merit Awards at Ontario Tech University 2026

The International Merit Awards is awarded to international secondary school student entering an undergraduate program at the university on a study permit.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value$20,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorOntario Tech University
• City to studyOshawa
• School to studyOntario Tech University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

International Merit Awards are valued at $20,000 CAD over four years ($5,000 CAD x four years) and will be awarded to applicants with a grade point average of 80 per cent or greater as calculated at the time of admission. 

Requirements

The requirements include:

• Values are subject to change without notice.
• Entrance scholarships are available to students attending the university from secondary school within 18 months of graduation.
• You have not previously attended a post-secondary institution.
• You may not hold more than one scholarship simultaneously.
• Summer school courses taken immediately prior to the start of the September term and any upgrading marks will not be included in grade calculations for awards.
• You must be enrolled in a minimum 80 per cent course load per term.
• The university reserves the right to determine acceptable academic credentials, grades and prerequisite courses to be used for admissions and awards.

• Continuation of all sources of funding from the university is dependent on maintaining good academic standing, and availability of funds. If you withdraw, change to part-time status, change your program, change your fee status or fail to complete a term, you may have your scholarship reduced or may no longer be eligible for funding.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible for the International Merit Awards.

This award may not be held in conjunction with other scholarships and/or awards, such as the Global Leadership Award, Awards of Recognition, Major Scholarships or In-Course Scholarships.

Student eligibility for renewal:

• Enrolled in a course load of at least 80 per cent or 12 credit hours (normally, four courses per term)
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or higher in your previous year

Note, if your residency status changes to domestic, you will no longer be eligible to receive this award.

Selection Process

Successful applicants will be notified with an offer of scholarship from the university. 

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Apply for an undergraduate degree at the University
2. The scholarship will be applied automatically to eligible applicants

For more details, visit Ontario Tech University Scholarship webpage