International Student Scholarships
The International Centre at George Brown College is pleased to announce an increase in scholarship funding for GBC international students.
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-course awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) after the beginning of the academic program.
Please note the following:
- Only successful applicants will be notified
- Successful scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply again for a second scholarship or bursary
- All award recipients require a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN). Awards are considered part of a student’s taxable income for the year. The College will issue T4A forms to all recipients in the spring of the year following the year in which the award was issued
- Awards are provided for returning students based on the eligibility requirements as outlined below.
There is no one exact template for writing a cover letter to support your scholarship application. Nevertheless, the following are a few tips for submitting a cover letter to support your application:
- Write clearly and concisely - let your accomplishments shine through.
- Consider the whole picture - how have your contributions impacted others?
- Apply early - don’t risk accidentally missing the deadline.
- Read the requirements carefully - ensure you don’t miss anything.
Post Secondary Scholarships for International Students
Diploma/Degree Programs
Sixteen Scholarships to be awarded to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary programs (diploma or degree) as follows:
- $5,000 scholarships: 7 awards
- $1,000 scholarships: 9 awards
To qualify an applicant must:
- be an international visa student with a valid Study Permit
- be registered in a full-time 2, 3 or 4-year diploma or degree program
- have completed at least two consecutive semesters of study with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 prior to current semester
- have participated in activities that have made a contribution to other students, their academic department and/or the College community in general
Application deadline:
October 31st (recipients will be notified by November 30th)
Please complete the application form. (PDF)
Required Supporting Documentation
- A cover letter briefly outlining the contributions you have made to other students, your department/School and/or the College community in general (include the start date/ end date of the activity; name of the organization; number of hours per week; and some specific details about the activity).
- Attach two letters in support of your application (at least one should be from a George Brown College staff member).
Forward completed application forms and attachments to:
International Centre, Main Floor
George Brown College,
200 King Street East,
Toronto, Ontario M5A 3W8
How will the award decision be made?
Successful scholarship award recipients will be selected by a committee established by the College; the committee will have representation from academic divisions. The decision of the committee is final and cannot be appealed.
If you have any questions, please contact Aida Viveiros at (416) 415-5000 ext. 2868 or e-mail
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Certificate Programs
Eight scholarships to be awarded to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary Certificate or Post Graduate Certificate Programs (2 or 3 semester) as follows:
Scholarships of $2,000:
- 3 awards for January start
- 1 award for May start
- 4 awards for September start
To qualify an applicant must:
- be an international visa student with a valid Study Permit
- be registered in a full-time 2 or 3 semester certificate program
- have completed at least a full semester of study with a minimum 3.5 GPA prior to current semester
- have participated in activities that have made a contribution to other students, your academic department and/or the College community in general
Application deadlines:
- For January start
Deadline is June 15th (recipients will be notified by July 15th)
- For May start
Deadline is October 31st (recipients will be notified by November 30th)
- For September start
Deadline is February 15th (recipients will be notified by March 15th of every year)
Please complete the application form. (PDF)
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International Intensive English Program Awards
Twelve Scholarships for International ESL Students
Scholarships for eligible returning ESL students as follows:
- Scholarships of $1000: 6 Awards (August Competition)
- Scholarships of $1000: 6 Awards (March Competition)
To qualify an applicant must:
- be a registered full-time international Intensive English Program student
- have completed at least two consecutive Intensive English Program levels with a grade A average
- have participated in activities that have made a contribution to other students, their academic department and/or the College community in general
Required Supporting Documentation
- A cover letter briefly outlining the contributions you have made to other students, your department/School and/or the College community in general (include the start date/ end date of the activity; name of the organization; number of hours per week; and some specific details about the activity).
- Attach a letter in support of your application from a George Brown College staff member.
Application deadlines:
- August Competition: September 1st (recipients will be notified by September 30th)
- March Competition: March 15th (recipients will be notified by April 15th)
Please complete the application form. (PDF)
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Externally funded scholarships
(not funded by GBC International Centre)
Woori Education Scholarship
One award of $1000
Awarded to an international student of Korean nationality based on academic performance and community involvement.
To qualify an applicant must:
- be an international student of Korean Nationality, with a valid Study Permit
- be registered in a full-time diploma or degree program
- have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 in at least two full semesters of consecutive study
- have participated in activities that have made a contribution to other students, their Department/School and/or the College community
Required Supporting Documentation
- A cover letter briefly outlining the contributions you have made to other students, your department/School and/or the College community in general (include the start date/ end date of the activity; name of the organization; number of hours per week; and some specific details about the activity).
- Attach two letters in support of your application (at least one should be from a George Brown College staff member).
Application Deadline: February 28 (Recipient will be notified by March 30)
Please complete the application form. (PDF)
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Student Association International Student Scholarships
Two awards
This award is administered by the GBC Awards Office.
Criteria: Awarded to an international student based on financial need and contributions to the College community.
Application Deadline: January 30th
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Awards of Merit
International Students may be eligible for awards of merit if there is no tax (i.e., government) money involved. Please check the existing awards at: http://www.georgebrown.ca/financialaid.
These awards are administered by the GBC Awards Office.
If you have any questions regarding scholarships or bursaries for international students, please contact Aida Viveiros at (416) 415-5000 ext. 2868 or e-mail
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Revised:
September 30, 2010
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