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The National and Arbor Scholarship Program

The National Book Awards

The University of Toronto National Book Award Program is intended to recognize and reward the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend. These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities.

Each secondary school in Canada is invited to nominate one student on the basis of these criteria. The deadline for nominations is November 11, 2011. The Book Award is sent to the school for presentation to the student.

Download Instructions for Schools and/or Nomination Form (pdf files)

The National and Arbor Scholarships

Students selected as National Book Award winners have the opportunity to submit applications to the National Scholarship program. In addition, students who identify themselves as meeting the scholarship criteria are invited to apply directly for the National Scholarship. Please refer to the composite profiles (pdf file) which illustrate attributes of successful candidates.

On the basis of application criteria, about 20 students are selected as finalists. The finalists are invited to be the guests of the University during the selection interviews held in the spring following application. The University expects to award approximately 10 National Scholarships annually. The National Scholarship will cover tuition and incidental fees for four years, will provide residence support in first year, and will include an additional, renewable monetary award. The monetary award will be determined on the basis of individual financial circumstances. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto.

Those finalists not designated as National Scholars will receive Arbor Scholarships. These scholarships are renewable and have a value of $5,000 in the first year and $1,500 per year for three additional years of undergraduate study.

Download Instructions for Students and Confidential Reference Form (pdf files)

Download Part A of the National Scholarship Application (pdf files)
Download Part B of the National Scholarship Application (pdf files)

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