The Durham College Scholarship offers international applicants a practical way to reduce study costs through the Global Entrance Scholarship. Eligible students receive a credit toward their college fees.
This guide explains that international entrance route and the separate Degree Entrance Scholarship. Start by choosing a suitable program and checking its academic and English requirements.
Brief description
- Institution: Durham College.
- Country: Canada.
- Main campuses: Oshawa and Whitby, Ontario.
- Route covered: international entrance funding.
- Study mode: full-time.
- Fee category: international.
- Selection route: admission acceptance.
- Payment method: student-account credit.
- Amounts: intake-dependent.
- Additional degree award: separately assessed.
About Durham College
Durham College is an Ontario college with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby. Applicants should check the delivery location of their chosen program before planning accommodation.
Its international program directory includes diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates and bachelor’s degrees. Teaching emphasizes practical skills and industry-focused learning.
The college provides an international admissions process and an applicant portal for tracking documents and decisions. Its international team also supplies registration and arrival guidance.
About the Durham College Scholarship
- The Global Entrance Scholarship is the main route discussed here.
- Applicants may live inside or outside Canada.
- International refugee claimants are included.
- Graduates starting a new Durham program may qualify.
- No separate scholarship application is required.
- The award has no cash alternative.
- Program transfers can affect later installments.
- Unscheduled study gaps can affect later installments.
Fields of study
The award’s published rule covers eligible full-time programs rather than a fixed list of scholarship majors. Use the live international program directory and application guide to identify all available programs for your intake. Availability and admission requirements must be checked for the exact course.
The directory includes the following study options; these examples do not replace its full program list:
- Accounting and business administration.
- Advertising and marketing communications.
- Animation and digital production.
- Applied data analytics and artificial intelligence.
- Construction management and cybersecurity.
- Behavioural science and addictions and mental health.
- Biomedical engineering technology and biotechnology.
- Architectural, chemical and civil engineering technology.
- Automotive service, carpentry and renovation.
Target group
- International applicants paying international fees.
- Applicants to eligible full-time Durham programs.
- Eligible international refugee claimants.
- Eligible students entering a second Durham program after completing their first.
Scholarship benefits
The official Global Entrance Scholarship terms advertise CAD 2,000 for the January and May 2027 intakes. Some qualifying longer programs have an additional year-two installment; obtain confirmation for your intake.
- Direct assistance with college fees.
- Possible combination with the Degree Entrance Scholarship, subject to its rules.
The separate Degree Entrance Scholarship uses these first-year award levels:
- 75% admission average: CAD 500.
- 80%: CAD 1,500.
- 85%: CAD 2,000.
- 90%: CAD 3,000.
These are partial awards. Neither linked award promises housing, travel, insurance, a living stipend or funded language classes.
Scholarship duration
- Bachelor’s degrees: entrance support applies under the intake’s award terms; it is not a promise of funding for every degree year. The international directory lists Construction Management and Cybersecurity at seven semesters, and honours Artificial Intelligence and Behavioural Science at nine semesters.
- Diplomas and advanced diplomas: program lengths vary; listed examples run four or six semesters. Any later award installment has its own eligibility conditions.
- Graduate certificates: listed examples run two or three consecutive semesters. These are college credentials, not master’s degrees.
Scholarship requirements
Admission and funding are connected, but your course requirements still determine whether you can enter the program.
- Qualify for the selected program.
- Accept the admission offer.
- Meet the award’s fee-status and enrollment conditions.
- Supply your Social Insurance Number through MyDC as required to retain the award.
- Follow the conditions attached to any second installment.
Admission requirements by qualification
The international admission requirements explain country-specific qualifications and accepted language evidence. Requirements vary by program.
Certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas
- Present the required secondary-school qualification and prerequisite subjects.
- For the standard language route, Academic IELTS is generally 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5.
- Check exceptions, including Practical Nursing, rather than applying the standard score to every course.
Bachelor’s and honours bachelor’s degrees
- Meet the country-specific degree-entry standard and course prerequisites.
- Academic IELTS is generally 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0.
- Degree scholarship assessment uses an eligible, combined non-weighted admission average.
Graduate certificates and fast-track programs
- Provide the required postsecondary qualification and transcripts.
- Academic IELTS is generally 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0.
- Communicative Disorders Assistant has a higher language requirement: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5.
Application instructions
Step 1: Choose your course
- Compare the credential, curriculum, campus and available intake.
- Read its prerequisites and your country’s qualification requirements.
Step 2: Prepare and submit the admission application
- Follow the international application link in the college’s admissions guide.
- Upload separate, legible PDF or JPEG files; combine multipage records into one PDF where possible.
- Pay the CAD 100 non-refundable application fee.
Step 3: Complete the applicant record
- Use the student number and portal details sent by admissions.
- Check the application status and supply any outstanding documents.
Step 4: Accept the offer and review funding
- Follow the offer’s acceptance and payment instructions.
- Ask admissions to clarify any difference between the advertised award and your account.
- Keep the official offer and fee receipt.
Step 5: Complete registration and arrival steps
- Follow the college’s applicable attestation-letter and immigration guidance.
- Complete course registration and orientation instructions.
- Review MyDC for scholarship and fee-account updates.
Documents required for registration
- Secondary-school transcript.
- Secondary-school diploma, where applicable.
- Postsecondary transcript, where applicable.
- Postsecondary qualification, where applicable.
- English-language evidence, where required.
- Passport.
- Any additional program-specific documents requested in the portal.
Important tips
These are practical application suggestions:
- Choose the credential that fits your career plan.
- Compare total study costs, not just the award.
- Read the intake-specific funding terms.
- Use the same name across all application records.
- Check scans for missing pages.
- Keep a copy of every submission.
- Monitor your spam folder for admissions messages.
- Quote your student number when contacting the college.
- Ask about funding effects before changing programs.
- Plan accommodation and living costs separately.
A well-matched course and a complete application matter more than chasing a headline amount. Confirm the scholarship in your own offer and build a realistic budget for the remaining costs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Durham University in the United Kingdom?
No. This guide concerns Durham College in Ontario, Canada.
Is a separate scholarship essay needed?
The Global Entrance Scholarship uses automatic qualification through eligible offer acceptance.
Does the scholarship replace admission requirements?
No. You must still satisfy the academic, prerequisite and language requirements of your selected program.
Should I use one English score for every program?
No. Qualification levels and certain health-related programs have different language standards. Check the program’s own requirements.