Eligibility: Approximately 150 of the most highly qualified students applying to first year of direct-entry, undergraduate studies will be distinguished as President’s Scholars of Excellence. Outstanding domestic and international secondary school students are considered automatically for the President’s Scholars of Excellence Program (PSEP) upon admission (i.e. a separate application is not required). Students are considered on the basis of their average at the time of admission. Applicants who have previously attended a post-secondary institution are not eligible for PSEP consideration. This distinction, offered to a small number of highly qualified students, includes the following opportunities:
- A $15,000 entrance scholarship in first year (non-renewable).
- Additional features may be offered by the admitting division. Please refer to your letter of offer for further details.
Award Type: Admission
Action: Automatically Considered
Availability: Domestic Students International Students
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Value/Amount: $15,000 in first year (non-renewable)
How/When Is It Paid: Payment of the award is conditional on full-time registration in September at the division/faculty making the offer (i.e. the scholarship offer is division/faculty specific). .Students must be registered full time for both the fall and winter sessions. The funds in payment of the award will be credited to the student's fees account following registration in September. After deduction of outstanding fees, any balance remaining will be issued by direct deposit. Please ensure your direct deposit banking information is updated on your ACORN account. Instructions for setting up direct deposit on ACORN are available at http://help.acorn.utoronto.ca/how-to/.
