Chancellor's Award

Awarded to two students entering full-time study in the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies. Applicants must have a minimum 85% average and show evidence of personal leadership activities: e.g. excellence in fine arts, writing, debating; excellence in science extracurricular activities beyond local school class requirements; and/or significant citizenship contributions to community or family. Recipients must also demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Each recipient receives $10,000 during their first year, and the scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years at $3,000 per year based on the maintenance of a minimum 85% average on their best 24 credits. Recipients of this award may not also hold a President’s, Schulich, FIRST Robotics, Carl Sanders scholarship or NU Entrance Award.

Award
$10,000.00
Deadline
05/03/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. During the past 2 years, what volunteer contribution to the community do you consider to have been the most meaningful, and why?
  2. Please describe any skills or talents (music, the arts, writing, athletics, etc.) that you have.
  3. Describe a specific experience where you demonstrated personal leadership - whether in the arts, writing, debating, science activities beyond class requirements, or through meaningful contributions to your community. What impact did your actions have on others?
  4. Please provide the name and email of a SCHOOL REFERENCE. This reference must be a high school teacher or counsellor who has been able to observe you in your public life and be aware of your various involvements.
  5. Please provide the name and email of a COMMUNITY REFERENCE who is not related to you. This reference will have observed you in your public life and be aware of your various involvements.