Thompson Rivers University  Diversity Award 2026 in Canada

Thompson Rivers University  Diversity Award is an automatic tuition-credit award for new international undergraduate students from countries under-represented at Thompson Rivers University. The award is applied to eligible students’ tuition when they meet academic or language benchmarks and are admitted to full-time undergraduate programs.

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops, British Columbia, is a public university with over 3,500 international students from 100+ countries, offering bachelor’s degrees, diplomas and certificates across a wide range of subjects and paid co-op options.

Thompson Rivers University  Diversity Award Benefits

• Diversity award credit applied automatically to tuition for eligible new international students from under-represented countries (the value is set by TRU each intake)
• No application required – the award is added to your admission file when the criteria are met
• Can be combined with TRU’s other automatic entrance awards for high achievers: Academic Excellence Award (up to CAD 2,000 – CAD 1,000 per semester for 2 semesters, 86%+ average) and Exceptional Student Award (up to CAD 4,000 – CAD 1,000 per semester for up to 4 semesters, 80%+ average with direct entry)
• Eligible to apply for TRU’s Undergraduate Awards Application (International) every year by 30 September for further merit-based scholarships and awards
• Access to paid co-op work terms and up to 20 hours/week of off-campus work during studies, plus the Post-Graduation Work Permit route after graduation

Thompson Rivers University  Diversity Award Eligibility Criteria

• Be a new international student applying for admission to an undergraduate program at Thompson Rivers University
• Hold citizenship of a country that is under-represented on the TRU campus (five or fewer TRU students from that country)
• Meet one of the following academic/language benchmarks: a minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent), or IELTS 6.5 overall, or TOEFL iBT 88
• Meet TRU’s general admission requirements for the chosen program (secondary school completion with the required subjects and grades)
• Enrol full-time; awards are applied to tuition once the student is registered

How to Apply for Thompson Rivers University  Diversity Award

• Search degree programs and choose your undergraduate program on the TRU website and check its specific admission requirements.
• Apply online through TRU’s international application portal and pay the application fee.
• Upload your academic transcripts and certificates (with certified English translations where needed), a copy of your passport, and proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88 or an accepted equivalent).
• Submit before your intake deadline – 1 October 2026 for January 2027, 1 February 2027 for May 2027, or 1 May 2027 for September 2027.
• TRU reviews your application, checks the representation of your country on campus and, if you qualify, adds the diversity award to your offer of admission.
• After you register, the award is credited to your tuition account. You can also submit the Undergraduate Awards Application (International) by 30 September each year for additional merit awards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Thompson Rivers University  Diversity Award. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply based on the official Thompson Rivers University information.