LANG NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
ABOUT UCC
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 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 — the most generous cumulative donor to an independent school in Canadian history.
THE LANG NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
A leadership development opportunity for outstanding student-athletes to access a fully funded UCC boarding experience.
The Lang National Scholarship is a direct-entry pathway to the selective Lang Scholar Program at UCC. Recipients will have access to dedicated leadership training, university counselling, community service projects, and expert mentors from the College’s alumni community and beyond.
In addition, Lang National Scholars will represent UCC at the varsity level and train and compete with top coaches and trainers in state-of-the-art facilities.
Student-athletes will live on UCC’s campus in the heart of Toronto with supportive boarding staff, a meal plan and organized social events.
WHAT IS IT?
• Merit-based boarding scholarship
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
• Exceptional Canadian students with a strong academic record, varsity-level (or equivalent) skills in at least two sports, impeccable character, leadership potential and service orientation
• Students applying to enter Grade 9 to 11
• Students-athletes interested in a school that inspires them to become their best selves
• Students-athletes who would benefit from UCC’s transformational learning and development experiences
WHAT DOES IT COVER?
• UCC tuition and boarding fees
• Incidentals, including flights home at major breaks and unique athletic needs
HOW DO I APPLY?
• Please visit langnationalscholarship.ucc.on.ca
TO BE ELIGIBLE, A STUDENT MUST:
• Be a Canadian resident and hold a Canadian passport or have permanent residency
• 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 online and indicate interest in Lang National Scholarship (LNS)
Carry on with regular application, if desired
Submit letter of interest, two coach contacts and videos of game play
Complete a virtual entrance assessment, candidate interview and parent interview
Complete a financial assistance (FA) application through Apple Financial Services
Attend overnight experience and coach assessment on campus by invitation
Receive admissions decision, including FA package and whether a LNS finalist (~5)
Attend LNS selection weekend (interview and group activities)
Decide whether to accept the offer of admission and FA package and join UCC
Receive LNS award decision (~1-2 of ~5 finalists)
Decide whether to accept the LNS and join UCC
UCC AT-A-GLANCE
School and Community
830 Upper School Students 450 Prep School Students
$6 M in financial assistance available to Canadian students annually
12,500 Alumni living in 81 different countries
School Life
19 Different Team Sports
90+ Student Clubs
6 Co-ed Theatrical Productions
14 Music Ensembles
Celebrating Lang Scholar Success since 2014
98 graduated Lang Scholars
44 postsecondary institutions
60% studying in Canada
40% studying abroad
Destinations include:
University of Toronto | University of British Columbia | Queen’s University McGill University | Harvard University | University of Chicago | Yale University
University of Western Australia | University of Saint Andrews
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
Leaving Class Highlights:
990
offers of admission from 135 postsecondary institutions in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe
IB scores
13% above the world average
68% Studying in Canada
32% Studying Abroad
1 Indoor Swimming Pool
3 Recording and Editing Suites
10,000 ft2 of Design Lab Space
Boarding Highlights
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 1,280)
7:1 student to boarding staff ratio 25 countries represented 24 languages spoken
BOARDING LIFE
To learn more about boarding at UCC, please scan the QR code.
Students in double rooms are matched based on interests. Year 12 students have single rooms.
Students are placed in advisory groups with senior house advisers for weekly family-style gatherings.
Range of weekend activities, including co-ed events.
“Attending UCC is the opportunity of a lifetime. It’s amazing to be part of this diversecommunity. 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 OCHUBA ’25 Lang Scholar, Head Steward
Urban boarding experience in the heart of Toronto.
CONTACT LEARN MORE
Melody Miu | mmiu@ucc.on.ca
Vice-Principal, Enrolment Management
Alexandra Zourntos | azourntos@ucc.on.ca
Director of Admission, Upper School and Boarding
admission@ucc.on.ca 416-488-1125 ext. 4100
220 LONSDALE RD. TORONTO, ON CANADA M4V 1W6
For more information, please visit our website or scan the QR code below langnationalscholarship.ucc.on.ca