Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Scholarship 2026 at Trent University

At Trent University, we value and encourage the unique skills and interests of our students. To recognize the focus and dedication that goes in to completing a Specialist High Skills Major, Trent University is offering a SHSM award valued at up to $2000 for fall 2026.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 24, 2026
• Value$2000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorTrent University
• City to studyPeterborough
• School to studyTrent University
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

• Awarded Waiver worth $2000 is Given.

Requirements

• You must receive the Specialist High Skills Major seal on your secondary school diploma.
• You must be a new incoming student directly from high school.
• You must register full-time for the 2026-2027 academic year at Trent University in Peterborough or Durham.
• The SHSM scholarship is non-refundable and non-transferrable and cannot be deferred to a different year.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

If you will be completing a Specialist High Skills Major as part of your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (and will receive your red seal), you can apply for the SHSM Awards through the "SHSM Award Application" form under the "Academics" tab of your myTrent portal. The question on the form is:

How did your Specialist High Skills Major help prepare you for Trent University?

In 1000 words or less, explain how completing a SHSM will help you to be successful as you pursue your degree.

The deadline to apply is midnight on May 24, 2026.

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