OpenFieldOntario Colleges Premier's Award for Applied Excellence Scholarship
Annual provincial academic scholarship recognizing outstanding prospective students entering accredited two-year or four-year diploma and applied degree programs across Ontario.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 80% cumulative average on senior secondary coursework.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88 for international applicants.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school transcript, statement of academic goals, and documentation of community impact.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or professional reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $5,000 merit award distributed towards full-time tuition across participating Ontario colleges
- Application fee
- CAD $125 application processing fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $4,200 (domestic) / CAD $16,800 (international) per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ontario Colleges Higher Education Consortium documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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