International Student Leadership Award (ISLA)
A $10,000 CAD entrance-only award for international students starting a full-time undergraduate degree at TMU with an admission average of 86% or higher.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
$10,000 CAD, entrance-only and non-renewable. Up to 53 recipients for the fall 2027 intake (up to 20 for the winter intake).
Eligible applicants
International first-year undergraduates paying international fees
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Overview
International Student Leadership Award (ISLA) is offered by Toronto Metropolitan University for Undergraduate study in Canada. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Personal statementRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition support (CAD 10,000 one-time)
Included
Renewal in later years
Not included
$10,000 CAD, entrance-only and non-renewable. Up to 53 recipients for the fall 2027 intake (up to 20 for the winter intake). Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International students paying international tuition fees.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Final admission average of at least 86%, an A, or equivalent.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Canada
Official eligibility summary
For international students starting the first year of a full-time 4-year (or 5-year co-op) degree at TMU, paying international tuition and entering post-secondary study for the first time. A final admission average of at least 86% (or equivalent) is needed, and any gap year must be no longer than one academic year. A personal statement is required.
Applicant profile
- International first-year undergraduates paying international fees
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- For international students starting the first year of a full-time 4-year (or 5-year co-op) degree at TMU, paying international tuition and entering post-secondary study for the first time. A final admission average of at least 86% (or equivalent) is needed, and any gap year must be no longer than one academic year. A personal statement is required.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to TMU
- 2
Submit the ISLA application on AwardSpring between 2 Nov 2026 and 16 Feb 2027
- 3
Include a personal statement
Application timeline
Application cycle
Fall 2027 intake: applications via AwardSpring open 2 November 2026 and close 16 February 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET; late applications are not accepted. A separate winter-intake route exists.
The listed deadline is February 16, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Toronto Metropolitan University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is February 16, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.