FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Applying to Wolf Scholars

If I am interested in becoming a Wolf Scholar, do I need to separately apply to the University of Toronto?

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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.

Can I secure a great job in business post-graduation as a Wolf Scholar, despite not having a business degree?

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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.

When will details be available on the Wolf Scholars application process?

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Details will be available in spring 2025.

Eligibility

Can Wolf Scholars study in the Faculty of Engineering?

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No. Wolf Scholars can only pursue majors in the Faculty of Arts & Science, excluding Rotman Commerce.

Is there a minimum GPA requirement?

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We will be admitting students with an excellent academic record as part of a holistic assessment which also includes their character and leadership potential. Further details on the application process will be released in Spring 2025.

Do I need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to apply?

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Yes, you need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident at the time of application to be eligible for the Wolf Scholars Program.

Can I be a Wolf Scholar at an institution other than the University of Toronto?

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The Wolf Scholars Program is only available to University of Toronto students.

What can I major in as a Wolf Scholar?

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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.

Can current university or college students apply to the Wolf Scholars Program?

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No. Only students who have not yet attended a post-secondary institution can apply to be a Wolf Scholar.

Program

Where will Wolf Scholars travel as part of the program?

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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 China, South-East 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.

Do Wolf Scholars have to study at a particular U of T college?

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No. Wolf Scholars can join any U of T college for Faculty of Arts & Science students.

What will be financially covered by the Wolf Scholars Program?

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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 $4,000 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.

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