Thompson Rivers University is a leading destination in Canada for international students.
International enrolment now exceeds 3,500 students from 100+ nations, so TRU gives out various awards each year to help support their hard working students from around the world.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship.
AWARD: Recipient awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 CAD depending on the scholarship.
DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship and time of enrollment. Learn more by clicking the button below.
Scholarships
Current scholarships and awards available for international students are:
International Athletic Scholarships
Students of outstanding sporting ability who demonstrate athletic excellence by qualifying to one of TRU’s Varsity Teams may be considered for an athletic scholarship.
Engineering Scholarships
International students accepted and enrolled in TRU’s two-year Engineering Transfer program will be considered.
TRU Law International Student Award
$5,000 per student. Available to all qualified International students who are enrolled in the Juris Doctor Program.
Jorge Campos Award for Mexican Citizens
The scholarship is open only to Mexican citizens currently enrolled in a full-time program of studies in Mexico.
Scholarships for American Students
US citizens admitted to a TRU undergraduate program of two years or longer are eligible for an automatic scholarship of $2,000 per student.
Scholarships for Residents of The Bahamas and Caribbean
Available for students from The Bahamas (or Jamaica if there are no eligible applicants from The Bahamas) entering an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism.
International Social Media Ambassador Awards
A limited number of awards are available for international and Canadian students who are interested in promoting TRU worldwide as a study destination.
Diversity Scholarships
TRU offers global diversity scholarships to new international students that demonstrate excellent academics and are from countries that are underrepresented on campus. To be considered, students should meet one of the following: 3.0 GPA or 6.5 IELTS or 88 TOEFL iBT.
Academic Excellence Award
To be considered, students must have a minimum GPA of 86% (A) during last year of high school/college/university.
Exceptional Student Award
To be considered, students must have a minimum GPA of 80% (A-) during the last year of high school/college/university and gain direct entry to academic studies (IELTS 6.5+).