Cambrian College Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Entrance Awards

Cambrian College is giving new international students a $2,500 Entrance Scholarship to help kickstart your journey! Apply for the September 2025 or January 2026 intake and make your move to Canada even more exciting. But hurry—spots are filling up fast!

Why Choose Cambrian College?

Career-focused Programs – Choose from 90+ career-focused programs designed to give you hands-on experience and industry-ready skills
Includes PGWP-eligible programs from the CIP Code list.
Affordable tuition, housing, and cost of living compared to larger cities.
A Global Community – Connect with students from approximately 70 countries.
Career-Ready Education – Work while studying and graduate with real-world skills.
Stay and Work in Sudbury – After graduation, Cambrian students may become eligible to apply for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and/or the Ontario Nomination Immigration Program.

Which programs are open to international applicants?

The Government of Canada, through its Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) department, has recently introduced new regulations concerning CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) codes. These regulations impact the eligibility of certain programs for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

To determine if the program you’re interested in is eligible for PGWP, refer to the list of programs provided in the link below. Please note program availability and eligibility criteria may change. We encourage you to regularly check this document for the most up-to-date information.

At Cambrian College, they help guide you through these changes. While some programs now qualify for PGWP based on CIP codes, other programs remain open for study and offer excellent learning opportunities and career prospects.

Eligible programs

The programs at Cambrian College affected by recent changes to the Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) policies regarding CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) codes. These regulations specify which programs are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) effective as November 1, 2024.

It is important to note that these regulations, as well as the list of programs below, are subject to change as IRCC updates its criteria. We strongly recommend reviewing this page regularly to ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information.

While some programs qualify for PGWP based on CIP codes, all our other programs remain open for enrollment, providing excellent learning opportunities and career pathways. View eligible programs

Cambrian College Scholarship

How to qualify?

Must be a new international student applying to Cambrian for the first time and living outside of Canada.
Apply for the September 2025 or January 2026 intake.
Submit your application on OCAS IAS yourself or with the help of your agent before May 30, 2025.
Receive an offer and pay your first semester fee by June 21, 2025.
Arrive in Canada and complete Day 10 of classes to receive the scholarship payment.

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Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Secure your scholarship and take the first step toward your future at Cambrian!

International FAQ

Is a Cambrian College diploma recognized?

Yes. Cambrian College is a fully accredited and publicly-funded community college functioning under the direction of the provincial Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. For this reason, its full-time post-secondary programs have been approved and are fully recognized by the Province of Ontario and the Canadian Government.

When do classes start?

Cambrian College has intakes year-round! We have intakes that begin in September, November, January, March, May, and July.

Can I get financial assistance to study at Cambrian?

International students may apply for awards and bursaries after completing one full semester. The Cambrian team will let you know when these awards and bursaries are open for application and how to apply!

Please note: International students are not eligible for government assistance through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Does Cambrian College have a residence?

Yes! Our residence is located just steps away from your classes. First-semester international students qualify for special first-semester pricing at only $450/month for townhouses.

When is the deadline to defer to the next intake?

There is no deadline to defer, but we recommend deferring sooner rather than later as some programs tend to fill up more quickly than others.

You or your agent can request your deferral on the International OCAS Portal.

What do I need to do before registering for my classes?

For students in programs with online (flex/hyflex) learning:

You will be prompted in myCambrian before registration to read and acknowledge the Temporary Remote Learning Conditions on the Terms of Registration and the College website. You will then be able to register for your classes and continue your studies from your home country.

For students in programs with on-campus learning:

In order to register, please download the iCent App to submit your documents to our team:

Select “Upload Mandatory Documents” found on the main iCent home screen;
Select “Submit Study Permit” or “Submit LOI/Approval of Visa”;
Upload a copy of the study permit or LOI place a checkmark on the terms and conditions and then tap “Submit”.

You will be prompted in myCambrian before registration to read and acknowledge the Terms of Registration. You will then be able to register for your classes and continue your studies.

Distance learning from inside Canada

If your courses were moved online due to the pandemic, the time you spend studying online from within Canada still counts toward the length of your PGWP. However, it’s highly recommended that you attend in-class options when offered. If you have both an online and an in-person option, you are advised to attend classes in person (if they are being offered in person) to avoid any issues in your future application with IRCC. In the future, IRCC may ask for an explanation /clarification on your next application, and the approval will be based on your satisfactory explanation based on your situation.