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SCHOLARSHIPS

International students commencing programs at Durham College may be eligible for a variety of scholarships that can help offset the cost of tuition. The awards are open only to new full-time international students in their first program of study at Durham College. Only tests taken in the last 2 years and valid at the time a student begins their program, will be considered for the scholarship.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY

The English Proficiency Entrance Scholarship will be discontinued after the May 2025 intake. We welcome you to look at our new Global Entrance Scholarship launching for our September 2025 intake.

Students must:

  • Submit their application for admission and pay their fees by the deadline indicated on their offer letter.
  • Arrive in Canada and remain enrolled at Durham College past the 10th day of the semester.

Exemptions:

  • If a student withdraws from Semester 2 prior to the 10th day of the semester, the scholarship will be revoked and the money awarded will be subtracted from their refund.
  • If a student fails to register for Semester 2 classes prior to the 5th day of the semester, the scholarship will be revoked and the money awarded will be subtracted from their account.

To note:

  • Scholarships are awarded towards second semester fees and will be provided prior to the deadline for the student’s second semester fee payment when possible, or before registration for semester 2 classes.
  • If a student has paid their full year fees in total before receiving the scholarship money, refund cheques will be issued in the month following the start of each semester (October, February and June)
AWARD UP TO C$1,000 AWARD UP TO C$1,500
Grade 12 English final of 80%**

Cape – Grade 2

CSEC (CXC) – Grade 1

A Level – Grade B

0 Level – Grade A/7

BGSCE – Grade A

B2 WAEC

KSCE – Grade A-

Academic IELTS 7.5

TOEFL (IBT) 102

IB English A HL – Grade 5

UCE – Grade 1

DUO LINGO 120

Grade 12 English final of 85%**

CAPE – Grade 1

A Level – Grade A/A*

O Level – Grade A*/8 or 9

A1 WAEC

KSCE – Grade A

Academic IELTS 8.0

TOEFL (IBT) 110

IB English A HL – Grade 6 or 7

*English Language Proficiency results must be submitted at the time of application and fees must be paid by the deadline shown on your Letter of Acceptance to be considered. University level English results are not considered for scholarships.
**Grade 12 English grade will be considered if from a Canadian or USA curriculum only.

Please note: Award and scholarship amounts, and qualifications are subject to change.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Students who achieve academic excellence in their program of study may be awarded an in-course scholarship valued up to $1,000 CAD. Recipients are invited to an awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements. 

BACHELOR’S DEGREE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

All eligible applicants to a degree program, with a combined minimum, non-weighted average of 75 percent and higher, will be considered to receive a first-year entrance award before their second semester of study commences.

  •  75% average – $500
  •  80% average – $1,500
  •  85% average – $2,000
  •  90% average – $3,000

**subject to change; be sure to check your Program information page for more details

APPLICATION AND NOTIFICATION

Students do not need to directly apply for a scholarship. Durham College staff will assess each student based on the scholarship eligibility criteria and notify successful recipients via email.

Other scholarships may be available. Contact the International Education Office for further details.