Scholarships Alert! Top 10 Trent University Opportunities for International Students – Apply Now!

Trent University, in Peterborough, Ontario, is renowned for its exceptional academic programs, vibrant campus community, and commitment to fostering global citizenship. Established in 1964, Trent has gained recognition for its small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and strong emphasis on research. With a rich history of nurturing diverse talents, the university has continually evolved, recently earning accolades for its sustainability initiatives and cutting-edge research in areas like environmental science and Indigenous studies.

One of the core pillars of Trent University’s mission is supporting its students, particularly international learners, by providing a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. Hence, it is ranked among the best undergraduate universities in Ontario and First in Canada for scholarships and bursaries. Understanding the financial challenges that many international students face, Trent offers a variety of funding options to help ease tuition costs and provide opportunities for academic excellence.

These include merit-based scholarships, entrance awards, and need-based bursaries, all designed to ensure that students from around the world can thrive academically and personally. With generous financial aid options available, Trent University continues to prioritize the success of its global community, making higher education more accessible to talented international students.

In this post, I bring you an exhaustive list of scholarships open to International students at Trent University.

 1. Trent International Renewable Entrance Scholarships

All international undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships that are awarded based on academic excellence. These range in value from $1,500 to $3,000 annually and are renewable over the course of your undergraduate degree.

Eligibility for Entrance Schloarship

• Maintain a term average at Trent corresponding to your scholarship tier from the previous academic year.
• Complete at least 5 credits in the preceding academic year (Fall, Winter & Summer), or have a Student Accessibility Services (SAS)-approved reduced courseload accommodation.
• Register for courses as a full-time student for the upcoming academic year. 
• Be an international student paying international fees.

Pro Tip: Students have the opportunity to upgrade the renewable portion of their Entrance Scholarship if they achieve a higher term average at Trent, placing them in a higher scholarship tier.

For instance, a student who enters Trent with a high school average of 80% qualifies for a $1,500 entrance scholarship. If their average increases to 86% after their first year, they become eligible for a $2,000 scholarship (upgraded tier) for their second year of undergraduate studies.

Eligible students will automatically receive the updated scholarship amount in their myTrent account statement.

Renewable Prestigious Schorlarships and Awards

Trent International Prestigious Scholarships and Awards are granted to incoming international students who exhibit exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, community service involvement, and some financial need. These awards cover tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent, providing up to $34,000 per academic year and a maximum of $136,000 over a four-year degree.

 2. MOORE FAMILY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

This was established through a generous donation from long-time Trent supporters David and Joan Moore, this prestigious scholarship provides three outstanding students from outside North America with an annual award of $12,000, totaling up to $48,000 over a four-year degree. It is granted based on exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, community service, and demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is renewable each year, ensuring continued support for recipients throughout their undergraduate studies at Trent.

 3. JUSTIN CHIU INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Founded by Justin Chiu, a former international student who thrived at Trent, this scholarship supports incoming students from Asia who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, community service, and financial need. It provides partial funding for a Trent education, awarding between $3,000 and $15,000 per academic year. The scholarship is renewable, offering a total of $12,000 to $60,000 over a four-year degree.

 4. TRENT INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

The Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards are renewable and granted to incoming international students who exhibit exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, community service involvement, and financial need. These awards cover tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent, providing up to $34,000 per academic year and a total of up to $136,000 over a four-year degree.

 5. TRENT INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM TUITION LEVY SCHOLARSHIP

Funded by Trent University students through an annual levy, this renewable scholarship is awarded to international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a strong commitment to community and/or international service, along with some financial need. It covers international tuition and ancillary fees, providing up to $34,000 per academic year and a total of up to $136,000 over a four-year degree.

 6. DANIEL POWELL SCHORLASHIP

This renewable scholarship honors Professor Daniel Powell’s deep passion for international development, teaching, and his strong connection to Latin America and its people. It is awarded to Latin American students entering Trent University who plan to major in International Development Studies (IDS) and is based on academic excellence, financial need, and community or volunteer service. If no eligible students are enrolled in the IDS program, the scholarship may be awarded to Latin American students entering any program at Trent.

 7. IB STUDENT GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARDS

The IB Student Global Citizen Awards are renewable scholarships granted to undergraduate students who have completed an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma and demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, community service, and financial need. These awards cover tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent, providing up to $34,000 per academic year and a total of up to $136,000 over a four-year degree.

 8. TRENT-ESL:ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT SCHORLASHIP

The Trent-ESL: English for University Student Scholarship is a renewable award for incoming international students enrolled in the Trent-ESL: English for University program. It is granted to those who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, community service, and financial need.

This scholarship covers tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent, providing up to $34,000 per academic year and a maximum of $136,000 over a four-year degree. However, fees for ESL courses are not included. Students currently studying in the Trent-ESL program who have not yet begun their degree studies are eligible to apply.

 9. TRENT UNITED WORLD COLLEGES (UWC) SCHORLARSHIPS

This prestigious scholarship is awarded to an international student entering Trent University from a UWC college who exhibits exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, community service, and financial need. The scholarship amount is determined based on financial need and may cover international tuition and ancillary fees, providing up to $34,000 per academic year and a total of up to $136,000 over a four-year degree.

 10. MAPLE LEAF LEADERSHIP AWARD

This scholarship is awarded to an international student entering Trent University from a Maple Leaf Education System school who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, community service, and financial need. Valued at $2,000, this one-time award is granted to up to five students each year.

ELIGIBILITY 

• You must be an international student paying international fees. 
• You must be studying in Canada on a study permit. 
• You must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at Trent University. Postgraduate certificates and graduate-level students are not eligible. 
• You must meet Trent University’s Admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirements. (Please note that students do not need an admission offer to apply for the scholarships and awards). 
• You have a final high school average of 80% or more (Canadian Equivalent). 
• You will need to fulfill the conditions of your conditional offer letter and register for courses to receive the scholarship amount  

HOW TO APPLY

• Students must apply for Prestigious Scholarships. One application qualifies you for all prestigious scholarships. 
• The application form can be found on your myTrent applicant portal located under the Finances tab > International > “International Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards Application (2025)” form.

Scholarship Disbursement Schedule

All scholarships are applied to the student’s myTrent account statement one month after the first day of classes for the respective semester.

• Winter 2025 Start: Eligible students will receive the first installment (50%) in Winter 2025, with the second and final installment for that academic year applied in Fall 2025.
• Summer 2025 Start: Eligible students will receive the first installment (50%) in Fall 2025, with the second and final installment for that academic year applied in Winter 2026.
• Fall 2025 Start: Eligible students will receive the first installment (50%) in Fall 2025, with the second and final installment for that academic year applied in Winter 2026.

There you have it, all the details on Scholaships available to International students at Trent University.If you are looking to begin your application process, you an take of from here

Good luck!

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