ISLA Winter Intake Award

Toronto Metropolitan University

$10,000 for international students starting their first year of a full-time undergraduate degree at Toronto Metropolitan University in a January intake.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026

Total value

$10,000

Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Level

High school

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What you will need

Completed ISLA - Winter application form (a Google Form in the 2027 round)
Personal statement
A final admission average of at least 86%, an A, or an equivalent
International visa student status and authorization when you register and during your first semester at TMU

About this award

You get $10,000 CAD for this award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. Because it is non-renewable, you receive this amount once. This is for you if you are an international student starting post-secondary studies for the first time at TMU in January, with good grades and a record of volunteering, clubs and leadership. The Winter 2027 round closed on September 14, 2026 (applications went through a Google Form). The form and deadline for the next winter intake are not posted yet — check TMU's international scholarships page or email awards@torontomu.ca. TMU looks for students who do well academically, volunteer, join clubs and show leadership qualities, and you must write a personal statement. Up to 20 students receive it. Ask Toronto Metropolitan University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed because this is an entrance-only award. Since it is non-renewable, you will not need to apply for it again in future years.

Who qualifies

You must be an international student enrolling in a post-secondary institution for the first time. You must be starting your first year of a full-time 4-year (or 5 year co-op) undergraduate degree at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and paying international tuition fees when you start in January. You must have a final admission average of at least 86%, an A, or an equivalent. If you took a gap year, it may be no longer than one academic year. You must also have International Visa student status and authorization at the time you register and during the semester you begin studying at the school.

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.

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.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
This round closed on September 14, 2026
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

Personal StatementAvoid writing a generic list of your grades. Instead, tell a specific story about a time you led a club or volunteered to help others. Describe the actual impact your leadership had on your community.
SupportAvoid writing your personal statement alone at the last minute. Instead, ask a teacher or club supervisor to read a draft and check that it shows your leadership clearly.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out the Google Form. Instead, draft your personal statement in a separate document first so you can edit it carefully before submitting. Double-check that your admission average meets the 86% requirement before you start.
RealismAvoid counting on this award just because you have high grades. Instead, remember that only up to 20 students receive this funding. Apply for several other bursaries at Toronto Metropolitan University to ensure you have a safety net.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on September 14, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

Yes. It is open to international students.

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