APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN OCT/NOV
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
i. TRU Scholarships: 1st of March, 2024
ii. TRU Awards: 1st of April, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
Undergraduate entrance scholarships and awards are available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have not previously attended Thompson RU other than having completed up to 12 transferable university credits on a part-time basis. All scholarships and awards are applied for, through a single general application and applicants are automatically considered for all possible scholarships and awards.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible, you must;
For TRU Scholarships
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Be a first time TRU student who has never previously attended a college or university (except for up to 12 credits on a part-time basis)
• Be entering a TRU campus program of two years or longer
• Meet the minimum academic requirement of an 80% average based on grades in the best four academic Grade 11 courses including English 11. (Grade 12 fall semester courses may be substituted where appropriate in individual cases)
• Demonstrate a history of activities and/or accomplishments promoting strong to exemplary leadership, service, goal orientation, and the development of grit in overcoming obstacles
For TRU Awards
• Demonstrate a history of activities and/or accomplishments promoting leadership, service, goal orientation, and the development of grit in overcoming obstacles.
• Not possess a post-secondary credential, but may have completed and be transferring prior post-secondary credit.
• Ensure two references are submitted by the application deadline.
• Meet the minimum academic requirement of a 70% average in Grade 11 courses (all courses included). Where prior post-secondary has been completed, a 3.00 GPA (on the 4.33 scale) or equivalent is required.
Value of Scholarship:
The TRU Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships & Awards are namely as follows;
i. Alvin & Lydia Grunert Scholarship: CAD$30,000 over four years {1 award available}
ii. TRU Ambassador’s Entrance Scholarship: Up to CAD$24,000 over four years (6 awards available}
iii. TRU Leadership Entrance Scholarship: CAD$5,000 over two semesters {15 awards available}
iv. TRU President’s Entrance Scholarship: CAD$3,000 - CAD$4,000 over two semesters {10-20 awards available}
v. TRU Relocation Top-Up Scholarship: CAD$500 {15 awards available}
vi. TRU Undergraduate Entrance Awards: CAD$2,000 - CAD$4,000 each (applied to two semesters of tuition & fees) {over 40 awards available}
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission and supporting materials to TRU, although a final admission decision is not required to apply for the above scholarships.
ii. All scholarships and awards are applied for through a single general application on the myTRU platform and applicants are automatically considered for all possible scholarships and awards. Only one application is required to be considered for the above scholarships and awards.
iii. Two references must be submitted separately to entrance@tru.ca by the deadline using the fillable PDF form. References may be emailed either directly from the referee or from the applicant. Handwritten reference letters will not be accepted.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Thompson River University Scholarship Page.