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Year 12 | Scholarships

Loran Award

The Loran Award is one of Canada’s most prestigious honours, paying particular attention to a young person’s character, service and leadership. They identify students ready to embrace the challenge of leaving the world better than they found it. They look for young people with a guiding sense of purpose, the capacity to collaborate to drive change, an enthusiasm to grow by pushing their limits, and the potential to serve and lead with integrity.

To find the next generation of leaders for Canada, they look beyond the transcript and find the promise of character: integrity, courage, compassion, determination and a high level of personal autonomy. Tenable at 25 Canadian partner universities, the Loran Award is valued at more than $100,000 over four years, including mentorship, a leadership enrichment program and participation in an extensive network of past and present scholars. 

All interested and eligible students are welcome to apply by filling out the application, uploading a transcript, and naming a reference. School sponsorship is no longer required. Previous Loran Scholars from UCC include Toni Agbaje-Ojo ’21 and Vlad Chindea ’18.

The deadline for all applications is Oct. 16 (at noon ET).

To learn more about the Loran Award, the eligibility criteria and the application process, visit the Loran Scholars website. Please reach out to your university counsellor for support and any questions you may have about your application.

University of Toronto National Scholarship 

The University of Toronto National Scholarship rewards original, creative and committed Canadian secondary school students. These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. Approximately fifteen students are selected as National Scholars (winners) and ten are named Arbor Scholars (runners-up).

The UofT National Scholarship covers tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years of study. Finalists not designated as National Scholars 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. 

To learn more, please explore the information on their website. UCC can nominate one grade 12 student to apply for the National Scholarship. We invite qualified students who are interested in being nominated to submit a one-page letter to Ms. Lopez by 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, outlining why you feel you would be an excellent candidate for the scholarship and how you embody the traits that the scholarship committee is looking for. If you apply to be nominated, the University of Toronto should be your top choice university. Please contact your university counsellor if you have any questions. 

University of Toronto Wolf Scholarship

Students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents who plan to apply to the University of Toronto St. George Faculty of Arts and Science (not including Rotman Commerce) are encouraged to explore this new U of T Scholarship. The Wolf Scholarship is looking for applicants who drive to build and lead, have exceptional character and curiosity and intellectual engagement. Wolf Scholars will receive a full academic tuition scholarship and an annual stipend, academic seminars, summer internships, speaker series & leadership development, international & domestic travel and join a purpose-driven community.  Interested students are encouraged to explore the website for more information and to consider attending a webinar. 

Applications open on Sept. 8 and must be submitted by Nov. 10.

Wolf Scholar applicants must also apply for early admission to the University of Toronto by Nov. 7, to be considered.

University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program

International students in Year 12 who are interested in studying at the University of Toronto (and will need a study permit) should check out the U of T Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships. The scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community. The scholarship will cover tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years. More information can be found on their website. 

A student must be nominated to apply for the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship. Any interested and qualified UCC applicant should write a one-page letter to the University Counselling Office detailing why they would be a good candidate for the scholarship. These letters should be submitted to Ms. Lopez by 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept 15. Interested students are encouraged to speak with their university counsellor as soon as possible to learn more.

Ivy+ Student information session: Canada

Oxford Webinar

As part of their Destination Oxford student webinar programme, they would like to share with you the registration links for student webinars taking place in September.

Sept. 9

Preparing for Admissions Tests

Start time: 10 a.m. (BST)
Click here to register

Start time: 4 p.m. (BST)
Click here to register (PM)

From January 2026 they will be communicating webinar information directly to students via their student mailing list. Prospective applicants please sign up to the student mailing list now to receive future webinar registration links and updates.

Register | Year 10 PSAT/NMSQT exam

The PSAT/NMSQT exam will be digitally administered on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. for students who wish to write it (not mandatory).   

Why would I take the PSAT exam?

The PSAT is a great way for students to get an idea of what it's like to write timed, standardized tests such as the SAT/ACT. It's a diagnostic test and is not used for admissions purposes, but to help you understand the style of questions that are used on standardized tests. Additionally, for some students who are being recruited as an athlete, this can give coaches an early “preview” of a possible test score during the recruiting process. American citizens can use their PSAT results as the qualifying exam used by the National Merit Scholarship Program. 

Registration:

Space is limited. Students who wish to write this exam, are required to register here by Friday, Oct. 10.  Please note that students must register using their UCC email. 

Accommodations: 

Any students taking the PSAT who require accommodations must receive approval from College Board's Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Families should check with the school’s SSD coordinator and our CFL to make sure accommodations are in place well in advance of the test date (4 weeks). 

Under standard conditions, the test takes 2 hours and 14 minutes with one break.

Register | University of Cambridge evening presentation

Save the date | September university visits

•  15, 1:30 p.m. Room 140 - Western University 

•  22, 1:30 p.m. Room 140 - Boston University 

•  22, 1:30 p.m. Room 128 - Wesleyan University

•  22, 1:30 p.m. Room 127 - University of California (Davis)

•  23, 1:30 p.m. Room 128 - Toronto Metropolitan University  

•  23, 1:30 p.m. Room 140 - McGill University

•  23, 1:30 p.m. Room 128 - Washington University in St. Louis

•  23, 1:30 p.m. Room 138 A - Denison University 

•  24, 10:40 a.m. Room 127- University of Toronto (Engineering)

•  24, 10:40 a.m. Room 122 - Babson College

•  24, 10:40 a.m. Room 128 - Rochester Institute of Technology 

•  24, 10:40 a.m. Room 138 - Boston College

•  24, 10:40 a.m. Room 138 A - The George Washington University 

•  25, 1:30 p.m. Room 127 - McMaster University

•  25, 1:30 p.m. Room 138 A - Syracuse University

•  25, 1:30 p.m. Room 128 - Ohio State University

•  26, 6 p.m. Manucha & Bellamy Theatre, Upper School- University of Cambridge  (open to the public)

•  29, 1:30 p.m. Room 140  - Queen's University

•  29, 1:30 p.m. Room 127 - Georgetown University

•  29, 1:30 p.m. Room 128 - University of King's College

•  29, 1:30 p.m. Room 138 - Edinburgh University, Ulster University, Falmouth University

•  30, 6 p.m. Student Centre, Upper School - U.S. Panel: Advice from behind the desk. University of Chicago, New York University and University of Southern California (open to the public)

•  30, 1:30 p.m. Room 140 - Richard Ivey School of Business

Please note that day university visits are exclusively for UCC students. Public events will be marked as open to the public.