Debating Entrance Scholarship

Queen's University

Get $1,500 for your first year of study if you were the top individual speaker at the Canadian National High School Debating Tournament.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026

Total value

$1,500

Deadline

Feb 15, 2027

Level

High school

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What you will need

Submit the Financial Aid and Awards Profile application through SOLUS (the Queen's University student system for managing admissions and finances)
Be the top individual speaker at the Canadian National High School Debating Tournament

About this award

You get $1,500 for one year of study. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have excelled in competitive debating and earned the title of top individual speaker at the national high school level. You must apply by February 15. When you apply, ask Queen's University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a phone call, or through the student portal. Selection is based on your performance as the top individual speaker at the Canadian National High School Debating Tournament. Only one award is available, so ask Queen's University how they verify this ranking and how many students typically apply for this specific prize. Ask Queen's University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, while others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. It is a one-year award; it does not renew.

Who qualifies

You can apply regardless of your program of study, as this is open to all programs. To qualify, you must be the top individual speaker at the Canadian National High School Debating Tournament. The high school grades needed vary from year to year.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student
Open to high school students

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

DebatingAvoid focusing only on your overall team victory. Instead, highlight your specific achievements and rankings as an individual speaker. Provide the official tournament results to prove your rank.
SupportAvoid assuming Queen's already has your tournament result. Instead, ask Queen's how they confirm the top individual speaker at the Canadian National High School Debating Tournament.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to access the portal. Instead, log into SOLUS (the Queen's University student system for managing admissions and finances) early to ensure your profile is complete.
RealismAvoid counting on this award. Instead, remember that only one person receives this scholarship each year, so continue applying for other financial aid options.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on February 15, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Yes. It is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

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