No. You do not need to be accepted to the University of Toronto in order to apply.
No. Although we say “UofT,” the scholarship applies only to the St. George campus.
We do not specifically evaluate financial need. However, if financial circumstances shaped your story, you are welcome to integrate that into your application.
Yes. Students are allowed to apply to both.
No. We require reference forms, not reference letters. The form includes specific questions and is sent to the reference through our application platform once triggered by the applicant.
Yes. Both can be academic as long as the second referee can also speak to your character and involvement beyond the classroom (e.g., extracurriculars).
Yes. References can be from any year of high school, not just your most recent year.
IB scores will be assessed based on the percentage conversion provided by the applicant’s high school on their official transcript.
Yes. Prospective students must apply separately to the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts & Science to be eligible for the Wolf Scholars Process. Selected Wolf Scholars will receive a conditional acceptance, pending their acceptance to the University of Toronto in early 2026.
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
No. Applications must be completed and submitted by the stated deadline. We encourage applicants to begin their application early to avoid last-minute issues.
All applications are acknowledged by email. We will inform candidates at every stage whether they progress to the next round.
No. You may apply even if you are not nominated by your school. A school nomination can strengthen your application but it does not guarantee advancement.
School nominations serve as additional support for your application. However, they do not guarantee advancement into any round. Nominations will be assessed holistically with the strength of your entire application.
Please contact your guidance counselor for dates and details about your school's nomination process. If your school does not have a guidance counselor, you can speak with a principal or trusted teacher for support with scholarship information or your application.
Yes. Students taking postsecondary courses while in Grade 12 are still eligible - we welcome students who are “reaching ahead.”
No. We look at all grades from your last completed school year (for most applicants, this is Grade 11).
Students are expected to maintain consistent academic standing for the duration of their high school studies. If the University of Toronto withdraws their conditional offer, your Wolf Scholars Program offer will also be withdrawn.
No. Wolf Scholars can only pursue majors in the Faculty of Arts & Science, excluding Rotman Commerce.
You must have a minimum 90% academic average in your last completed year of high school or Cégep. If you currently attend school outside of Canada, your transcripts will be reviewed using an equivalency framework based on a 90% average.
Yes, you need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident at the time of application to be eligible for the Wolf Scholars Program.
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.
No. Only students who have not yet attended a post-secondary institution can apply to be a Wolf Scholar.
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident attending a high school abroad, you may apply to this program. If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you are not eligible for this program, regardless of where you reside.
Yes. Scholars must commit to attending and participating fully in our programming.
The Wolf Scholars Program is designed to help students develop the critical thinking, leadership, and research skills needed to excel in postgraduate studies. Through internships, academic seminars, mentorship, and global learning opportunities, Scholars gain the confidence and experience to apply successfully to top graduate and professional programs around the world.
Yes, Wolf Scholars may participate in First-Year Foundations Ones Programs such as Innis One: Storytelling and Society, Munk One, New One: Learning Without Borders, SMC One, Trinity One, UC One: Engaging Toronto, Vic One, and Woodsworth One, provided there are no scheduling or program conflicts.
Wolf Scholars will travel across Canada to provinces they have not lived in after their first year, and globally for two weeks in the summers after years 2 and 3 of the Program. The international travel component will be to dynamic regions of global importance critical to the changing world moving forward - example regions include Asia, and the Middle East. Exact destinations will be determined closer to the travel date. All travel will take the maximum safety precautions and will be led by experienced professors, Foundation staff and local leaders
No. Wolf Scholars can join any U of T college for Faculty of Arts & Science students.
Wolf Scholars' tuition will be fully covered throughout their four years in the Program, through scholarships granted by the Wolf Cooper Foundation and the University of Toronto. Scholars will also receive an annual stipend of $10,000 to cover additional student expenses. Beyond this, all extracurricular program activities (including Wolf Scholars-related trips and retreats) will be fully paid for by the Wolf Cooper Foundation.
Scholars receive support to secure competitive internships at leading companies, government agencies, and non-profits in Canada. These internships are designed to provide exposure to diverse career paths and build practical skills.
Wolf Scholars participate in seminars, events, and workshops throughout the academic year, typically requiring several hours per month outside of their regular coursework.
