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International Student Leadership Award (ISLA))—Fall

ISLA, formerly known as the International Secondary School Merit Scholarship (ISSMS), 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 student fees. It's for students who do well academically, volunteer, join clubs and show leadership qualities.

ISLA for fall 2026 has a value of $10,000 CAD for up to 53 recipients. This award is entrance-only and is non-renewable.

Key points to remember:

• You must be an international student starting your first year of a Canadian post-secondary institution 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.
• If a gap year was taken, it must be no longer than one academic year.

The deadline to apply for the Fall 2026 International Student Leadership Award (ISLA) has been extended to February 17! 
 

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. More details coming soon. The deadline for ISLA - Winter 2027 applications will be July 15, 2026.