Entrance Scholarships

Overview

Start your academic journey at Centennial College with up to $5,000 in Entrance Scholarships designed specifically for international students beginning their studies in May 2026, September 2026, or January 2027. This scholarship helps ease the financial burden of tuition fees and supports your success from day one.

Scholarship Value and Duration

The scholarship amount depends on the length of your program:

$2,000 for a 1-year program (awarded in Year 1)
$3,000 for a 2-year program ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Year 2)
$4,000 for a 3-year program ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2 and 3)
$5,000 for a 4-year program ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2, 3, and 4)

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Entrance Scholarship, you must:

Be an international student starting your first program at Centennial College in May 2026, September 2026, or January 2027.
Be enrolling in your main academic program (not an English Language Learning program).

Exclusions and Conditions

You are not eligible if:

You are starting a second program at Centennial College (scholarship is for first-time students only).
You have already received an Entrance, Loyalty, or Mobility scholarship (only one type of scholarship per student).
You are a new ELL student (must be starting your main academic program).
You are exempt from international tuition fees (e.g., protected persons or dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents).
You have deferred your start date, have $2,000 or more in your account, but have not applied for a Study Permit.

This scholarship is a valuable opportunity for international students to reduce tuition costs and focus on academic excellence at Centennial College. Be sure to check your eligibility and prepare your application to take advantage of this funding for the 2026/27 academic year.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities