Study in Canada at Durham College and receive up to $3,000 in an entrance scholarship when you begin a new program in September 2025, or January 2026.
*Scholarship amounts vary based on the duration of your study program.
How much will I receive for my entrance scholarship?
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.
Am I eligible?
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.
Is my program eligible?
- 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.
How do I apply?
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.
How do I receive the scholarship?
- 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.
Terms and Conditions: Scholarship Eligibility
- 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.