Thompson Rivers University offers 9 official scholarships, of which 8 are accessible to Indian applicants at the Kamloops campus. Awards run from CAD 2,000 to CAD 6,000 in cash, plus paid Graduate Teaching Assistantship hours worth CAD 2,520 each term. Most UG scholarships apply automatically at admission, so Indian applicants do not send a separate essay for the largest awards.
- Standard international UG tuition: CAD 26,250 per year (INR 17.80 Lakhs) at 2026-27 rates.
- Net UG tuition in year one after the Exceptional Student Award: CAD 24,250 (INR 16.44 Lakhs).
- MSc Data Science 2-year sticker of CAD 51,186 drops to CAD 40,146 (INR 27.22 Lakhs) with a Sherman Jen Award plus two GTA semesters.
- Next major cutoff: TRU Online Awards portal closes tentative September 30, 2026 for the current cycle.
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 CAD = INR 67.80 as of September 2026. Amounts above INR 1 Lakh are shown in Lakhs (1 Lakh = 100,000 INR) for readability.
Table of Contents
- Thompson Rivers University Scholarships for UG Students
- Thompson Rivers University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
- India-Specific Scholarships at Thompson Rivers University
- Thompson Rivers University PhD Scholarships
- Thompson Rivers University External Government Scholarships
- Thompson Rivers University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Thompson Rivers University Scholarships for UG Students
The five awards below cover direct-entry undergraduate Indian applicants across every Kamloops faculty.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD / INR) | Eligibility | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Student Award | CAD 4,000 total (INR 2.71 Lakhs) | 80%+ Grade 12 aggregate, IELTS 6.5+, direct entry | Automatic at admission |
| Academic Excellence Award | CAD 2,000 total (INR 1.36 Lakhs) | 86%+ final-year Grade 12 GPA | Automatic at admission |
| International Engineering Scholarship | Tuition credit varies by faculty budget | Enrolled in the 2-year Engineering Transfer program | Automatic at admission |
| International Athletic Scholarship | Value varies by team and role | Member of a TRU Varsity Team | Coach nomination |
| International Social Media Ambassador Award | Tuition credit varies | Willing to promote TRU on social platforms | Separate application via TRU World |
The Exceptional Student Award is the standard automatic scholarship for direct-admit Indian applicants at Kamloops. A Grade 12 aggregate of 80% or higher with IELTS 6.5 triggers CAD 1,000 for each of the first four semesters. Every renewal after semester one requires a running 3.33 GPA on the TRU 4.33 scale.
Students with a 12th-grade aggregate of 86% or above collect an additional CAD 2,000 through the Academic Excellence Award. Engineering Transfer entrants also receive an automatic top-up in year one, with the exact value printed in the offer letter.
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Thompson Rivers University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
Graduate awards at TRU combine one entry scholarship with paid teaching or research hours across the two-year Master’s program.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD / INR) | Eligibility | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sherman Jen Graduate Entrance Award | CAD 6,000 (INR 4.07 Lakhs), 8 awards each year | First-year full-time on-campus grad in science or education | Separate form; tentative April 1, 2027 |
| Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) | CAD 18 per hour, up to CAD 2,520 per term (INR 1.71 Lakhs) | Grad student in good standing with English proficiency | Program coordinator match |
| Research Assistant Fellowship (RA) | Varies with supervisor grant | Aligned with a faculty research project | Direct email to supervisor |
The Dr. Sherman Jen Award is the top grad entry scholarship at TRU, funded by an endowment for science and education students. Only eight awards land each year, so MSc Data Science and Master of Education applicants should submit early in the Fall 2027 cycle.
GTA slots pay CAD 18 per hour for up to 140 hours per semester, and returners claim most slots by early September.
Reddit Insight: TRU MSc Data Science threads on r/gradadmissions flag that landing a GTA slot needs a direct email to the program coordinator by September 1. Returning students lock most 140-hour allotments during the previous term.
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India-Specific Scholarships at Thompson Rivers University
TRU does not run a scholarship reserved exclusively for Indian passport holders on the Kamloops campus. However, roughly 1,000 Indian students study at TRU, so most automatic entry awards flow to Indian recipients in practice. The Exceptional Student Award, Academic Excellence Award and GTA hours dominate the funded slots for the India cohort each year.
The Global Diversity Scholarship, capped at CAD 4,000, explicitly excludes India from its eligible country list. TRU targets that award at countries with five or fewer students on campus, which India exceeds by a factor of two hundred.
Indian students on the Kamloops campus tend to access these funded slots most often:
- Exceptional Student Award: most common award for Indian direct-entry UG applicants at TRU.
- Academic Excellence Award: reserved for Class 12 aggregates at or above 86%.
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship: most-claimed grad funding route for MSc DS and MEd cohorts.
Reddit Insight: Indian CBSE and ICSE students on r/canada_studyabroad see the Exceptional Student Award posted to their invoice within a week of the offer. No interview or scholarship essay is asked.
Thompson Rivers University PhD Scholarships
TRU does not offer a traditional research PhD on the Kamloops campus at present. Doctoral learners enrol in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) through TRU Open Learning, delivered fully online and billed per course. Federal doctoral funding routes still apply once a candidate holds a research affiliation with a Canadian institution.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD / INR) | Eligibility | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRU Graduate Teaching Assistantship (open to DBA cohort) | CAD 18 per hour, up to CAD 2,520 per term (INR 1.71 Lakhs) | DBA candidate in good standing | Course-coordinator match |
| Mitacs Accelerate Doctoral | CAD 15,000 per 4-month internship (INR 10.17 Lakhs) | Doctoral candidate with a Canadian industry partner | Rolling; via Mitacs portal |
Doctoral applicants at TRU also compete for the federal Canada Graduate Research Scholarship at the doctoral level. The full row for that award sits in the External Government Scholarships table below, as it is a national grant not a TRU-managed one.
Thompson Rivers University External Government Scholarships
Federal Canadian awards and Indian government schemes provide the largest single grants an Indian TRU student can secure. The five programs below all accept TRU applications and cover UG research, Master’s tuition and PhD stipends.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD / INR) | Eligibility | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS-D) | CAD 40,000 per year for 3 years (INR 27.12 Lakhs annually) | Doctoral candidate at any Canadian institution | Via TRU grad office; tentative November 3, 2026 |
| Mitacs Globalink Research Internship | CAD 4,500 for 12 weeks (INR 3.05 Lakhs) | Third-year Indian UG with 3.5+ CGPA | Tentative September 15, 2026 for Summer 2027 |
| AICTE-Mitacs Globalink Award | CAD 12,000 (INR 8.14 Lakhs) covering airfare, stipend and living costs | B.E./B.Tech third-year with 85%+ CGPA in an AICTE institute | Tentative March 31, 2026 via AICTE portal |
| Mitacs-SICI Globalink Research Award | CAD 6,000 (INR 4.07 Lakhs) for a 12- to 24-week project | Master’s or PhD from an SICI member institution in India | Rolling; tentative September 30, 2026 |
| National Overseas Scholarship (Govt of India) | Up to USD 15,400 annual living allowance | SC or ST student with a confirmed Master’s or PhD offer | Tentative March 31, 2026 via Ministry of Social Justice portal |
The CGRS-D is the successor to the discontinued Vanier scholarship, and the amount was rebased from CAD 50,000 to CAD 40,000 for the 2026 cycle. Applicants must route the submission through the TRU Faculty of Student Development early, since only a fixed quota is forwarded to the national committee.
Mitacs runs three overlapping tracks that Indian UG and grad students at TRU commonly stack. The AICTE-Mitacs slot pays the largest cash value at CAD 12,000, but is reserved for third-year B.Tech students at AICTE-approved Indian colleges. The general Globalink track opens to any third-year UG at Indian institutions with a 3.5 GPA.
National Overseas Scholarship applicants upload the TRU admission offer to the Ministry portal by tentative March 31, 2026 for Fall 2026 entry.
Reddit Insight: Indian third-year B.Tech students on r/GradSchool report that the AICTE-Mitacs shortlist tilts heavily toward CGPAs above 9.0. Around 300 seats are filled each year against roughly 6,000 applications.
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Thompson Rivers University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship stack an Indian student can hit at Thompson Rivers University?
Ans. An Indian UG stacks the Exceptional Student Award with 20 hours per week of on-campus work, reaching about CAD 15,000 (INR 10.17 Lakhs) in year one. Grad students in science layer the Dr. Sherman Jen Award (CAD 6,000) plus two GTA semesters (CAD 5,040), landing near CAD 11,000 (INR 7.46 Lakhs).
Ques. When should Indian applicants apply for Thompson Rivers University scholarships?
Ans. Indian applicants should target the TRU Online Awards portal deadline of tentative September 30, 2026 for the current cycle. UG entry awards decide at admission, so a December 2026 application for Fall 2027 gives the earliest confirmation. The Dr. Sherman Jen Graduate Award runs a separate tentative April 1, 2027 deadline for science grads.
Ques. Do Indian applicants need to submit a separate scholarship application at TRU?
Ans. Most UG scholarships at TRU need no separate form. The Exceptional Student Award, Academic Excellence Award and International Engineering Scholarship each apply automatically when TRU World issues the admission offer. Grad entrance awards, GTA hours and the Sherman Jen scholarship each require a distinct online submission.
Ques. How does the Exceptional Student Award work for Indian students at TRU?
Ans. The Exceptional Student Award pays CAD 1,000 per term across the first four semesters at TRU, totalling CAD 4,000 (INR 2.71 Lakhs). Eligibility asks for a Class 12 mark of 80%+ and IELTS 6.5, with no band below 6.0. Renewal after semester one depends on holding a 3.33 GPA on the TRU 4.33 scale.
Ques. Will a TRU scholarship cover rent in Kamloops for an Indian student?
Ans. A TRU award of CAD 4,000 covers about six months of Kamloops rent for a shared apartment at around CAD 650 monthly near campus. Full-year living costs sit at roughly CAD 15,000 (INR 10.17 Lakhs), so awards close about a quarter of the annual expense. Indian students pair the award with 20 hours of on-campus work to close the remaining gap.
Ques. What Class 12 percentage do Indian students need for a TRU scholarship?
Ans. TRU sets 80% in Class 12 as the floor for the Exceptional Student Award, and 86% for the Academic Excellence Award. Both apply automatically to direct-entry UG applicants who meet the IELTS 6.5 minimum. Applicants below 80% still receive admission, but do not qualify for the two automatic entry scholarships.
Scholarships offered
Ontario Graduate Fellowship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $8,875
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Doctorate
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Jared J. Davis Grant
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $1,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: 1
The Google Lime Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $10,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $1,500
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Axol Science Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $2,000
- Type: Company-Sponsored
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Business Administration Scholarships
- International Student Eligible: No
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
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- Some of the faculty are racist so choose your professor well. Read reviews on them.
- I found off-campus accommodation, which is $800 per month for a private room. I used Facebook Marketplace to find it.
Likes
- I really like the teaching faculty, especially the computing science department. The professors are very helpful.
- I also like this one thing about my University they put a lot of focus on the student's mental health whether it be a domestic or an international student.
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- The one thing that I dislike is that there are not many jobs on campus for international students except for the co-op positions. There are many opportunities for domestic students comparatively.
The one particular reason for choosing this University is because it has a tie-up program with a college in India in Chandigarh. Through this program, I was able to complete two years of my Canadian education in India with the same curriculum as Canada. My overall experience at this University has been amazing. I really recommend this University as there are so many things you can find in here. I chose this particular program as it was of my interest and I was able to complete the first two years in India.
Likes
- Practical knowledge valued over theoretical knowledge
- Clean and hygienic campus
- Good faculty while delivering lectures
Dislikes
- Less on-campus accommodation
- Very high competition for on-campus jobs
- Fewer placement records from the campus
I chose this university as the program schedule was what I really wanted to study; the weather is pretty good compared to other provinces. On-campus classes are more than in other colleges/universities where the study is half online.
Likes
- This Post Baccalaureate course in Supply chain management was available only at TRU and it’s located in British Columbia, an important international hub in logistics and exports. Job opportunities are comparatively higher in this province when compared to other provinces.
- The university is diverse and involves students from different parts of the world. Staff are really supportive and are open to help in whichever way possible. Qualified professors & lecturers and the university is located in a scenic city with lots of explore.
Dislikes
- University tuition fee is really expensive and comparatively fewer jobs in and around Kamloops city. When looked at housing costs, on campus is a good place to live, but again the cost is massive when compared to the amenities available.
I have completed one year of study and it has indeed been a roller coaster of an experience. There are ups and downs but in the end the focus shouldn’t divert from the goal. There may be days when you may feel lonely but it’s important to remember why you’re there. Focus on your goals, speak to family and friends, work and strive hard to achieve your dreams.
Likes
- It was one of the best universities to pursue MBA in British Columbia without a GMAT. As I decided very late to move to Canada I had not planned to take GMAT. This helped me to still pursue MBA from one of the best universities in BC
- Some professors were extremely Knowledgeable. The campus was great. Good exposure to extra curricular activities like basketball games, LEAP, etc. I made good friends, have good relationships with my professors.
Dislikes
- There were no courses that would actually prepare us students for our future jobs. So many software were not included in our courses to prepare us for the job roles in future. In a technologically advanced era, the students could benefit a lot if SQL, Tableau and Python like softwares are taught to us.
Overall experience was okay, for the fees that I paid to become an MBA graduate I had a lot of expectations regarding learning a lot of things that could actually help me get a job sooner.
I contacted CareerBrick in Delhi, and they helped me with the admission process. Gave IELTS after studying for 3-4 days from an online platform called Magoosh. The admission process was relatively easy. Got the confirmation from the university in a couple of months, and that's it. Also, I gave my GMAT too, although it isn't a prerequisite for admission at the university.
Scholarship
I received a TRU diversity scholarship in the first year which was for students with good marks. However international students do NOT receive many scholarships here. Even though I received the scholarship they didn't give it to me in the second year saying that the scholarship was given to everyone because it was some anniversary. Moreover, many students were given the same amount when it was the pandemic and the university was struggling to find more immigrants which makes sense now.
I applied with my engineering transcript and IELTS scores for admission with help of an agent from India. It took six months to know a decision from the university's side. I selected this institution because being an engineer this is the only institution that takes non-business graduates for higher studies in programs such as post-baccalaureate diplomas.
Scholarship
No
The course and papers made sense for what I wanted to pursue: Affordable course.
Scholarship
No
TRU provides options to work on and off campus. They also have a co-op program where we can gain career related work experience before graduating
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No, I didn't receive any scholarship.
TRU is one of the best experiences anyone can get. For an average student like me, you get more than average rating University which has a good campus and can explore a lot of things in the University from joining clubs to being part of all the activities. One of the other reasons is diversity which is difficult to find in many colleges in Canada but fortunately, TRU will give that opportunity, especially in non-business courses.
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