Introduced in 2015, in commemoration of Trinity College School’s (TCS) 150th anniversary, the Hunter Scholarships are awarded to two promising students who reside in Durham Region, Peterborough or Northumberland County, who are applying to Grade 9. These are the first full-tuition scholarships TCS has offered to Canadian day students. In 2022, Lew Cirne '89 gifted the School with the resources to offer an additional full-day scholarship, bringing the total to three awards.
Eligibility
The applicant must fulfill all of the following to be considered for this award:
- New Grade 9 day student only
- Residing in Durham, Peterborough or Northumberland County
Award Details
The scholarships are merit-based and include full tuition for the duration of the recipients’ studies in the day school program at Trinity College School. The recipients of these scholarships must exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, and the desire to become engaged in all aspects of the TCS community.
Criteria
These scholarships are given at the discretion of the TCS awards committee. The selection of recipients is not based solely on academic achievement but also focuses on a candidate's perceived ability to contribute to the School community.
Deadline
Friday, February 21, 2025
Requirements for Application
- Complete the regular application process for Trinity College School by Friday, February 14 2025.
- Write and submit an essay, demonstrating your leadership skills and potential by Friday, February 21, 2025.
Based on the application and essay a short list of 3-5 candidates will be selected for a second interview with the TCS Awards Committee and an additional character reference will be required.
This scholarship is given at the discretion of the TCS Awards Committee. The selection of a recipient is not based solely on academic achievement but also focuses on the candidate’s perceived ability to contribute to the School community. The scholarship recipient’s performance will be evaluated each year at the time of their second report card (February) and if all expectations are being met, the scholarship will be renewed for the following year.
Essay Directions & Requirements
Trinity College School values leadership skills and potential in our students. Being a strong leader means having the ability to recognize changes that need to be made in the world, thinking critically about possible solutions, and having the creative ability to put these plans into motion.
Reflect on the question using your own creative and critical thinking skills and provide an essay-style answer 500-800 words in length.
Question: The mission of TCS is to develop healthy habits of the heart and mind for a life of purpose and service. Please reflect upon what you would do to contribute to the lives of your classmates at TCS, with the school mission in mind.
Essay submissions should be sent to admissions@tcs.on.ca on or before Friday, February 21, 2025
History of the Hunter Scholarships
The Donald F. Hunter family has a long and distinguished history at Trinity College School spanning three generations and more than 20 family members. Donald H. Hunter ’67 led the establishment of the two Hunter Scholarships. He and his wife Jane are residents of Northumberland County and formerly lived in the Cayman Islands.
The first scholarship was established in 1978 with funding from the Donald F. Hunter Foundation. The scholarship initially focused on supporting outstanding boarding students from the Cayman Islands. In 2015, the focus of the scholarship changed to supporting local, Canadian day students. In 2018, a second scholarship was funded by Jane and Donald H. Hunter ’67.
