Canada University of Toronto National Scholarship Program 2026 (Fully Funded)

The University of Toronto National Scholarship Program is a fully funded undergraduate award from the University of Toronto in Canada. It covers tuition, incidental fees and residence costs for up to four years, making it one of the country's most generous awards for students starting university.

It is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons in their final year of secondary school or first year of CEGEP, who must be nominated by their school. Runners-up may receive Arbor Scholarships. Application dates are on the official page; the sections below explain eligibility, benefits and how to apply.

The National Scholarship Program is one of the most generous undergraduate awards in Canada. Benefits include:

• Full coverage of tuition fees for up to four years.
• Coverage of incidental fees.
• Residence fees fully covered for the duration of the program.
• Arbor Scholarships for runners-up valued at $7,500 in the first year and $1,500 annually for the next three years.

The National Scholarship Program is available for undergraduate degree programs at the University of Toronto.

Recipients can pursue any undergraduate program at the University of Toronto. There are no subject restrictions, making it an excellent opportunity for students across diverse academic fields.

The scholarship is open to:

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents
• Protected persons under Canadian law

To be eligible for the National Scholarship Program 2026, applicants must:

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person.
• Be in their final year of Canadian secondary school or first year of CEGEP.
• Plan to begin university in the 2026 academic year (or after a gap year).
• Be nominated by their high school for the U of T National Book Award.
• Apply to at least one undergraduate program at the University of Toronto by October 17, 2025.

School Nomination (September–October 2025)

• Ask your guidance counsellor, principal, or head of school if your school participates in the National Book Award.
• Schools can nominate one student per year.
• Nomination deadline: October 10, 2025.

Apply to U of T (by October 17, 2025)

• Submit an application for admission to at least one undergraduate program at the University of Toronto.

Submit the Scholarship Application (by October 31, 2025)

• Once nominated and after receiving your JOINid, complete the online National Scholarship Program application.
• Choose a referee from your school or community. Referees submit their confidential letters online by November 7, 2025.

Interviews (December 2025 – February 2026)

• Around 25 finalists will be invited to virtual interviews.

Notification

• Only successful applicants are notified. Scholarship results are shared in early 2026.

Important Dates & Deadlines (for 2026 entry)

• National Book Award nomination deadline: October 10, 2025
• Admission application deadline at U of T: October 17, 2025
• National Scholarship Program application deadline: October 31, 2025
• Reference submission deadline: November 7, 2025
• Selection interviews: February 2026

The University of Toronto National Scholarship Program 2026 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Canada’s brightest high school students to pursue their studies at one of the world’s top universities with full financial support.