Toronto Metropolitan University International Student Leadership Award (ISLA) 2026

ISLA, formerly known as the International Secondary School Merit Scholarship (ISSMS), is for undergraduate international students enrolling in a post-secondary institution for the first time. Applicants must be starting their first year of a full-time 4-year (or 5 year co-op) undergraduate degree at TMU and paying international student fees. It's for students who do well academically, volunteer, join clubs and show leadership qualities.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 17, 2026
• Value$10,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorToronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
• City to studyToronto
• School to studyToronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

ISLA for fall 2026 has a value of $10,000 CAD for up to 53 recipients. This award is entrance-only and is non-renewable.

Requirements

• You must be an international student starting your first year of a Canadian post-secondary institution on a full-time basis.
• You must be required to pay international tuition fees.
• You must have a final admission average of at least 86%, an A, or an equivalent.
• You must write a personal statement for submission.
• If a gap year was taken, it must be no longer than one academic year.

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Application Deadline

February 17, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) on torontomu.awardspring.ca to apply

As a TMU applicant, AwardSpring enables you to view and apply for all awards available at the university in one convenient spot once you have received your TMU Student Number and activated your online identity. Applicants are eligible to apply before receiving an offer of admission from TMU.

To learn more, visit TMU Scholarship webpage