LANG NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
UPPER
Upper Canada College has been educating the next generation of leaders and innovators since 1829. Grounded in our values of learning, service, community, pluralism and wellbeing, UCC delivers transformational academic and co-curricular programming, including renowned athletics featuring top-level coaching and support.
ABOUT UCC ABOUT THE LANG SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Lang Scholars are exceptional student-athletes with strong leadership potential. Celebrating their demonstrated excellence, the program provides inspirational mentoring and leadership opportunities through a range of activities and initiatives. It was introduced in 2013 and honours remarkable alumnus Stu Lang ’70, whose $11-million gift to UCC is one of the largest single donations in Canadian independent school history.
INTRODUCING THE LANG NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
This is an opportunity for outstanding scholar-athletes of character to access a fully funded UCC boarding experience. The scholarship is a direct-entry pathway to the selective Lang Scholar Program. Recipients will receive leadership training, create and carry out service projects, and learn from expert mentors and speakers from the College’s alumni community and beyond.
THE LANG NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
WHAT IS IT?
• Merit-based boarding scholarship, distinct from UCC’s existing Canadian sector-leading financial assistance program
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
• Exceptional Canadian students with a strong academic record, varsity-level (or equivalent) skills, impeccable character, leadership potential and service orientation
• Grade 9 to 11 students from across Canada who might not otherwise consider UCC
WHAT DOES IT COVER?
• UCC tuition and boarding fees, including housing and meals, university counselling and health centre services
• Incidentals, including flights home at major breaks and unique athletic needs
HOW
DO I APPLY?
• For information and application details, visit langnationalscholarship.ucc.on.ca
TO BE ELIGIBLE, A STUDENT MUST:
• Be a Canadian resident and passport or PR holder
• Reside outside of Toronto (typically at least 40 km away from UCC)
• Play or have the potential to play two sports at the varsity level at UCC
• Have a strong academic record
• Demonstrate good citizenship and strong character
*The varsity athletics program at UCC includes: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, rowing, rugby, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, cricket, baseball and squash.
LANG NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete UCC boarding application and indicate interest in Lang National Scholarship (LNS)
Carry on with regular application, if desired
Submit letter of interest and two coach contacts
Complete a virtual entrance assessment, candidate interview and parent interview
Complete a financial assistance (FA) application through Apple Financial
Attend overnight experience and coach assessment on campus by invitation
Receive admissions decision, including FA package and whether a LNS finalist (~5)
finalist
Decide whether to accept the offer of admission and FA package and join UCC
Attend LNS selection weekend (interview and group activities)
Receive LNS award decision (~1-2 of ~5 finalists)
Decide whether to accept the LNS and join UCC
UCC AT-A-GLANCE
830
Upper School Students
School and Community School Life 19 Different Team Sports
430 Prep School Students
$6 M in financial assistance available to Canadian students annually
12,500 Alumni living in 81 different countries
90+ Student Clubs
6 Co-ed Theatrical Productions
14 Music Ensembles
“Attending
UCC is the opportunity of a lifetime.
It’s amazing to be part of this diverse community. I find whenever I need advice — such as when I’m looking into university applications — there are teachers to help out or Year 12s, who just completed their own applications, to guide me on my path.”
CHISOM ’25
Campus and Facilities
35 acres in the heart of Toronto
4-lane Oval Track
2 Ice Hockey Rinks (1 NHL, 1 Olympic)
6 Playing Fields
6 Tennis Courts
2024 Leaving Class Highlights:
800+
offers of admission close to 150 universities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe
IB scores
10% above the world average
63% Studying in Canada
37% Studying Abroad
For a list of the university destinations of our recent grads, please scan the QR code
1
Indoor Swimming Pool
3 Recording and Editing Suites
10,000 ft2 of Design Lab Space
Boarding at Upper Canada College
Upper Canada College offers a boutique urban boarding experience and a highsupport program to each student.
JUST THE FACTS
88 boarding students from Year 8 to 12 (in a school of 1,260)
7:1 student to boarding staff ratio
24 countries represented 21 languages spoken
30 new boarding students for September 2025 entry
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Students in double rooms are matched based on interests. Year 12 students get single rooms.
Students are placed in advisory groups with senior house advisers for weekly family-style gatherings.
Vast array of weekend activities planned, including co-ed events.
“The boarding students are unbelievable and they will motivate you to be your best self. It feels great if a friend convinces you to go to some event — such as the recent van Gogh exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario — that you think you won’t enjoy and it turns out to be amazing and absolutely worth experiencing.”
BEN ’23
Urban boarding experience in the heart of Toronto.
Emily Moir | emoir@ucc.on.ca Vice-Principal, Enrolment Management
Melody Miu | mmiu@ucc.on.ca Director of Upper and Boarding Admission admission@ucc.on.ca 416-488-1125 ext. 4100 220 LONSDALE RD. TORONTO, ON CANADA M4V 1W6 CONTACT