The National Scholarship Program recognizes original and creative thinkers, community leaders and high academic achievers. It is U of T's most prestigious award for Canadian high school students entering the university.
Established in 1827, University of Toronto is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Toronto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, University of Toronto (UofT) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Toronto (UofT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Application Deadline October 31, 2025
Study Level Undergraduate
Sponsor University of Toronto
City to study Toronto
School to study University of Toronto
Eligible Country Canada
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The National Scholarship Program covers tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years of study. Runners-up will receive Arbor Scholarships at a value of $7,500 in the first year and $1,500 per year for three additional years of undergraduate study. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto.
Application Process
Visit University of Toronto on apply.adm.utoronto.ca to apply
Before you applyConfirm your eligibility
To apply for the National Scholarship Program, you must be:
a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
in your final year of Canadian secondary school or first-year CEGEP
planning to start university in the upcoming academic year (or planning to take a gap year)
nominated by your school for the U of T National Book Award
Sep - OctYour school nominates you
Ask your guidance counsellor, principal or head of school if your school participates in the National Book Award program. If your school has not yet participated, they can apply to join the program.
Schools will receive access to the 2026 nomination form the week of September 1, 2025. The deadline for schools to submit nominations is October 10, 2025. If you are nominated by your school, you'll receive a confirmation email with next steps.
Sep - OctApply for admission to U of T
In order to submit your National Scholarship Program application, you must first apply to at least one undergraduate program at the University of Toronto. The deadline to apply for admission to U of T and be considered for the National Scholarship Program is October 17, 2025.
Find out more about how to apply
Oct - NovSubmit your National Scholarship Program application
After you’re nominated and receive your JOINid, which you’ll get after you apply, you’ll gain access to the online National Scholarship Program application. You must complete and submit the scholarship application by October 31, 2025. You will not be automatically considered—you must submit the application.
As part of your application, you will be asked to choose a person within your school or your community to send us a confidential reference letter to support your application. Once you submit your application, your referee will be sent a link to submit their letter of reference. The deadline for your letter of reference is November 7, 2025.
Dec - FebParticipate in selection interviews
Approximately 25 finalists will be notified and invited to participate in virtual selection interviews in February 2026.
Only successful applicants are notified.
For more details, visit University of Toronto Scholarship webpage
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Established in 1827, University of Toronto is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Toronto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, University of Toronto (UofT) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Toronto (UofT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.