International Student Leadership Award (ISLA) – Winter

ISLA – Winter is for undergraduate international students enrolling in a post-secondary institution for the first time. Applicants must be starting their first year of a full-time 4-year (or 5 year co-op) undergraduate degree at TMU and paying international tuition fees in January 2027. It’s for students who do well academically, volunteer, join clubs and show leadership qualities.

ISLA – Winter has a value of $10,000 CAD. The possible number of recipients is up to 20 students. This award is entrance-only and is non-renewable.

Key points to note:

• You must be an international student starting your first year post-secondary studies.

• You must be studying on a full-time basis.

• You must be required to pay international tuition fees.

• You must have a final admission average of at least 86%, an A, or an equivalent.

• You must write a personal statement for submission.

• You must be enrolling in a post-secondary institution for the first time.

• If a gap year was taken, it may be no longer than one academic year.

Applications for ISLA – Winter 2027 will begin to be accepted in May 2026. The deadline for ISLA – Winter 2027 applications will be September 14, 2026.¹