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Renewable Degree Scholarships

Students in degree programs

Full-time students starting in any of Seneca’s full-time bachelor’s degree or master’s degree programs can qualify for a renewable scholarship for one credential. Eligibility is determined based on Grade 12 grades or grades from a previous postsecondary program.

Grade requirements

To qualify for the scholarship, you must achieve and maintain the required GPA listed below. The amount awarded each year is based on your academic performance.

Annual GPA requirements and award amounts:

• 70% or 3.0 GPA+ – $500 per year
• 75% or 3.3 GPA+ – $750 per year
• 80% or 3.6 GPA+ – $1,000 per year

Duration of awards

• Students in a four-year bachelor’s degree program may receive up to four annual scholarships
• Students in a three-year bachelor’s degree program may receive up to three annual scholarships
• Students in a master’s degree program may receive up to two annual scholarships

Scholarships are renewable based on academic performance in subsequent years of study. Students must maintain full-time enrolment and meet the required GPA each year to continue receiving the award.

Note: International applicants in any of Seneca’s degree programs, including three and four-year bachelor's degrees and master's degrees, may qualify for both the renewable degree scholarship and the entrance scholarship for international students.

Application process

If you are only applying for the renewable degree scholarship, you do not need to submit an application. Your eligibility and the award amount will be reviewed automatically based on your program application.

If you plan to apply for other awards, scholarships or bursaries in addition to the renewable degree scholarship, you must submit an application for any additional awards or bursaries you wish to apply for.

If you are a diploma-to-degree pathway student and would like to receive the diploma-to-degree scholarship instead of the renewable degree scholarship, you must submit an application for the diploma-to-degree scholarship.

Important: All students must enter their SIN/ITN number in Student Home to receive a scholarship payment. Follow these instructions to complete this step. Please note the following deadlines:

• For fall term awards, you must upload your SIN/ITN by the end of September
• For winter term awards, you must upload your SIN/ITN by the end of January
• For summer term awards, you must upload your SIN/ITN by the end of May

If you meet one of the criteria above where an application is required, please following the instructions below to apply:

1. Read the instructions on how to apply for awards page.
2. Complete the online financial aid application on Student Home.

Renewable degree scholarships and diploma-to-degree scholarships are open to students starting in the fall, winter and summer terms.

• For the fall term, application opens July 15
• For the winter term, application opens Dec. 1
• For the summer term, application opens May 1

The application deadline is the 10th day of classes in the term for which you are applying.  After the deadline to drop classes, we will assess your application to ensure you meet the awards criteria.