Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now closed. Join our mailing list to be notified when the next application cycle opens and to receive updates about the Wolf Scholars Program.
Thank you to all those who applied to the Wolf Scholars Program. We were inspired by the depth of motivation, talent, and leadership demonstrated across applications.
Semi-finalists will be notified the week of December 14, and finalists will be notified the week of January 19. The Finals Weekend will take place in Toronto on the last weekend of February.
Applicants will be informed of their status at each stage of the process, even if they are not selected to advance.
There is no ‘one type’ of Wolf Scholar. We are committed to building an exceptional community of scholars who bring a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to the program.
You are a leader at school, in your local community or at work. You take initiative and craft creative solutions where others see obstacles. You influence and inspire others to achieve. When you set goals, you follow through with drive, hard work, collaboration, and an open mind. You face challenges with optimism and resilience.
You ask thoughtful questions and strive to understand the wider world. You actively seek out new ideas, experiences, and perspectives. The academic rigour and intellectual depth required of the Wolf Scholars program excites you. You are keen to contribute positively to and learn from your Wolf Scholars peers and the broader U of T community.
You act with humility, honesty, and empathy. You are self-aware and understand how your actions and words impact others. You uplift and empower those around you. You make the most of every opportunity and you have a desire to create meaningful impact, locally and globally.
You must currently be in your final year of secondary school or in your first year of Cégep and have not yet attended a post-secondary institution. If you’ve graduated from secondary school within the last three years, you’re still eligible - as long as you meet the additional requirements below.
You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.
Academic Admission Requirements:
You must have a minimum cumulative 90% academic average in your last completed year of high school.
If you currently attend school outside of Canada, your transcripts will be reviewed using an equivalency framework based on a 90% average.
Upon entry to first year university (September 2026), you must be between 17 and 22 years old; born between September 1 2004 and September 1, 2009.
You must apply to the Faculty of Arts & Science at the St. George campus through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the early admission deadline of November 7.
Prospective Wolf Scholars were required to apply to the Faculty of Arts & Science through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the early admission deadline of November 7, 2025.
Please refer to the University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science admissions information for more details.
As a Wolf Scholar, you will have the flexibility to take courses throughout the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Arts & Science (other than Rotman Commerce). Prospective applicants may apply to the following Admission Categories to be considered eligible for the Wolf Scholars program.
Candidates will submit an online application to become a Wolf Scholar. For the 2026 entry cycle, applications closed on November 10, 2025.
Semi-finalists will be invited to participate in an online interview in January.
Finalists will attend Wolf Selection Weekend held at the University of Toronto in late February. Travel and accommodation are covered by the Program.
Up to 16 exceptional students will be selected as Wolf Scholars in March, and will join the experience of a lifetime!
The Wolf Scholars Program encourages all those who believe they possess our values of curiosity, drive, optimism, collaboration, and resilience to apply. We are focused on the quality of your character and your future leadership potential, rather than simply your excellent academic record. We seek a holistic understanding of each applicant.
Yes. Through the Program's internships, mentorship, and extracurricular business analytics and soft skills training, Wolf Scholars can pursue careers in business with confidence, regardless of their degree of study
The Wolf Scholars Program is only available to University of Toronto students.
As a Wolf Scholar, you can pursue any major in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto except for Rotman Commerce. Some majors require application in the first year and admission is not guaranteed.
