Global Entrance Scholarship of up to $3,000 for All International Students

When you enroll in a new program at Durham College, you will be awarded an entrance scholarship. The scholarship value will depend on the duration of your studies.

• One-year program - $1,500
• Two-year program - $3,000 ($1,500 in year one, $1,500 in year two)
• Three-year program - $3,000 ($1,500 in year one, $1,500 in year two)
• Bachelor program - $3,000 ($1,500 in year one, $1,500 in year two).
• Students applying for a Durham College bachelor program may also be eligible for the first-year Degree Entrance Scholarship, valued at between $500 to $3000.

You are eligible if you are an international applicant, whether inside or outside of Canada, applying for a full-time postsecondary program and confirm your offer of admission as soon as possible*.

You also qualify if you are an international student who:

• Pays international tuition fees.
• Is currently studying in Canada and interested in a second program.
• Is obtaining or in the process of obtaining an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
• Is enrolled in an eligible English pathway program in Canada.
• Is currently studying at Durham College and applying for a second program.

* Refer to the Important Dates and Deadlines page for further details.

• Students enrolling in full-time postsecondary programs starting in September 2025, or January 2026 are eligible for the entrance scholarship.
• If you are enrolled in a second program, you will receive an entrance scholarship.
• Before applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), please ensure you are aware of the latest eligibility updates.

You automatically qualify for the entrance scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Here is what you need to do:

• Confirm your offer of admission to a full-time program at Durham College as soon as possible*.
• If you are applying within Canada, submit a valid study permit at the time of application.
• Pay the minimum $2,700 tuition deposit to receive a PAL from Durham College.
• Pay your fees by the due date to secure your spot
• Complete any remaining steps to enrol at Durham College.

* Refer to the Important Dates and Deadlines page for further details.

• The entrance scholarship will be credited directly to your student account prior to October 15, 2025, for September 2025 recipients.
• There is no cash equivalent or alternative for this scholarship.
• To receive the scholarship, you must provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN) to the Durham College International Education Office after arriving in Canada.

• Program Transfer Policy: Students who transfer programs prior to completing their initial program of study will forfeit eligibility for the second installment of their scholarship (if applicable).  
• Academic Standing Requirement: To remain eligible for the second installment of their scholarship (if applicable), students must maintain good academic standing throughout their studies.
• Enrollment Continuity Requirement: Students who take an unscheduled gap between semesters will not be eligible for the second installment of their scholarship (if applicable). 
• Scholarship Stacking: The Global Entrance Scholarship may be combined with a Degree Entrance Award, subject to all applicable terms and conditions.