Promise Scholars
- Quantity
- Variable
- Grade Range
- Other
- Value
- $60,000 to 100,000 over 4 years
- Deadline
- February 15, 2026
- Application Required
- Yes
- Renewable
- Yes
- Applies to Equity-seeking applicants?
- Yes
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Received admission to a Queen’s first-year undergraduate degree program
- Be a first-generation student (meaning parents or guardians have not obtained a college diploma or university degree)
- Family income is $70,000 or less
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Will graduate from an Ontario secondary school in one of the following:
- City of Kingston
- County of Frontenac
- County of Lennox and Addington
- County of Leeds and Grenville
- Hastings County
- Prince Edward County
Additional Information
The Promise Scholars program is a comprehensive initiative designed to reduce financial barriers and increase access to Queen’s for local, first-generation students. The program provides dedicated financial, academic and career support to help students complete their degree.
