5 International Scholars Award (Toronto) Winners

Studying in Toronto can involve significant tuition and living costs, so international applicants often need to think about funding at the same time as admission. The International Scholars Award is one option to consider when presenting a strong academic profile and clear reasons for studying in the city.

Winners share how they organised their applications, described their achievements, and showed what they could contribute as international students. Read their stories to learn which parts of their background they emphasised and how they prepared for the award process.

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Griselda

May 5, 2026

Hi! My name is Griselda, and I’m an Indonesian student pursuing my Chemical Science and Technology (or basically Chemical .... Read more

Faizan

April 8, 2026

Hey, I’m Faizan. I was raised in Dubai, UAE, and I’m originally from Pakistan. Growing up in Dubai, it’s pretty common .... Read more

Ella Suita

September 10, 2025

Hi! My name is Ella Suita, and I come from Jakarta, Indonesia. I’m currently studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineerin .... Read more

Seemal Sheikh

July 24, 2025

My name is Seemal Sheikh, and I come from Lahore, Pakistan. I completed my GCE A-Levels from Lahore Grammar School, Defence. .... Read more

Nadya Heryanto

January 5, 2024

My name is Nadya, I grew up and studied high school in Indonesia. I applied to three faculties at the University of Toronto .... Read more