U of T In-Course Awards
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3. Review the criteria below for the awards with extra criteria to see if you are eligible
4. Select those awards on the In-Course Application tab and upload supporting documentation for those awards
Application Opens:
Monday, September 8, 2025
Deadline to Apply:
Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5 p.m. EDT
List of U of T In-Course Awards
The Abdul Razak and Sofia Naik Award, of approximately $400 is awarded to a student with a disability on the basis of financial need.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
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Have a disability
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Demonstrate financial need
Value/Amount
Approximately $400
Awarded to students in their final year of undergraduate study in an Engineering, Computer Science or Bachelor of Commerce Degree and actively involved in extracurricular activities.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
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Be enrolled in an Engineering, Computer Science or Bachelor of Commerce Degree.
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Be in third year year of undergraduate study, entering their final year of study the following September.
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Have maintained a strong academic background with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Be actively involved in two or more extracurricular activities, such as Professional or social organizations, organized sports teams or activities.
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Demonstrate continued active involvement and commitment.
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,300
Awarded to an undergraduate student who demonstrates community involvement, academic excellence, integrity and an appreciation and interest in music.
Eligibility
Recipients must:
- be an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto
- demonstrate community involvement, academic excellence and an appreciation for music
Value/Amount
Approximately $500
To be awarded to students on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic merit. Preference will be given to immigrants whose financial need is directly related to their move to Canada, especially those lacking family support in this country.
Eligibility
Recipients must be/have:
- Demonstrated financial need
- Demonstrated academic merit
Value/Amount
Varies
The Allen Angus Rodgers Wheelchair Athletes’ Fund Disability Bursaries are of approximately $1,100 and available to disabled students in any program at the University of Toronto. Candidates must demonstrate financial need, contribution to their community through volunteer work or demonstrated leadership ability, and maintain satisfactory academic standing.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- have a disability
- be a Canadian citizen /permanent resident and resident of Ontario
- demonstrate financial need
- have contributed to their community through volunteer work or have demonstrated leadership ability and
- maintain satisfactory academic standing.
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,100
The Anita Garbarino Girard Award is awarded to full-time undergraduate or graduate students at any Faculty or Campus.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate or graduate students at U of T
Value/Amount
Varies
To be awarded to current full-time, undergraduate students at the University of Toronto on the basis of financial need with preference given to students with Indigenous backgrounds or whose parents did not attend university or college.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Demonstrated financial need
- Must be current full-time undergraduate students of Indigenous backgrounds or whose parents did not attend College/University
Value/Amount
Varies: Based on Financial Need
The Beata Fitzpatrick Award is intended for U of T administrative staff pursuing a degree. The amount awarded is dependent on annual income.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a U of T administrative staff member;
- be pursing studies towards an undergraduate or graduate degree;
- demonstrate financial need.
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,500
To be awarded annually to a Black student in financial need enrolled in undergraduate studies at U of T.
Value/Amount
2 awards at $2,500 each
To be awarded to female students, who are residents of Etobicoke, on the basis of financial need. One bursary to be awarded to a first year undergraduate student and one bursary to be awarded to a second or higher year undergraduate student.
Eligibility
Recipients must:
- be female undergraduate students
- be residents of Etobicoke and
- demonstrate financial need
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,600
To be awarded to the student on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated dance experience. An applicant will be required to submit a letter verifying at least three years of attendance at a recognized dance institute along with a transcript of marks.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Be an undergraduate student.
- Demonstrated dance experience. Applicants are required to provide a letter verifying at least three years of attendance at a recognized dance institute along with a transcript of marks.You must submit this letter with your award application form.
This award is granted on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated dance experience.
Value/Amount
Varies
The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement, particularly in courses related to community health nursing.
Eligibility
Undergraduate Scholarship:
- Open to students completing the third year of the four year BScN program, until this program ceases to exist, and to students completing the first year of the second-entry two year BScN program.
- Preference may be given to students who are proficient in a language besides English and whose interest is to work with multicultural families.
- Be Canadian citizen/permanent resident and resident of Ontario.
- Demonstrate academic achievement.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Graduate Scholarship:
- Open to students enrolled in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science who have completed courses in community health and demonstrate a commitment to this aspect of nursing.
- Be Canadian citizen/permanent resident and resident of Ontario.
- Demonstrate academic achievement
- Demonstrate financial need
Value/Amount
One undergraduate scholarship of $5,000 and one graduate scholarship valued at the balance of the annual income.
The scholarships will be awarded to indigenous students studying in any of the health professional programs, undergraduate or graduate, on the basis of financial need, academic merit and demonstrated community leadership skills.
Eligibility
Recipients must:
- be Indigenous/First Nations (Status, Non-Status), Metis and Inuit students who are studying in any of the undergraduate or graduate health-related professional programs;
- be Canadian citizen/permanent resident and resident of Ontario;
- have financial need
- demonstrate academic merit and
- demonstrated community leadership skills.
Value/Amount
Varies
The City of Toronto Women’s Studies Scholarship is awarded to:
- One undergraduate student who has completed year three and is enrolled in a major or specialist program in Women’s Studies.
- One graduate student enrolled in the Graduate studies in Women and Gender Studies (Degree or Collaborative Program).
Both the undergraduate and graduate scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need to students in Women and Gender Studies, enrolled full-time or part-time, deemed most likely to contribute to studies on the status of women, community studies and public policy.
Eligibility
Undergraduate recipient must:
- be a Canadian citizen /permanent resident and resident of Ontario;
- have completed at least 13.5 credits
- be enrolled in a major or specialist program in Women’s Studies
- demonstrate academic merit and financial need
- be deemed most likely to contribute to studies on the status of women, community studies and public policy.
Graduate recipients must:
- be Canadian citizen/permanent resident and resident of Ontario;
- be enrolled in the Graduate studies in Women and Gender Studies (Degree or Collaborative Program)
- demonstrate academic merit and financial need
- be deemed most likely to contribute to studies on the status of women, community studies and public policy.
Value/Amount
One undergraduate scholarship of $5,000 / Graduate award varies
The Dan Leckie City of Toronto Award recognizes undergraduate or graduate students who are full-time residents of the City of Toronto, on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a full-time resident of the City of Toronto;
- be an undergraduate or graduate student in the Division of the Environment or Community Studies or any program of study relating to these fields such as Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Health Science, Education.
- demonstrate financial need.
- demonstrate academic merit.
Value/Amount
$1,000
To be awarded annually to a 3rd or 4th year full time or part time undergraduate student in any faculty who has financial need and an interest in pursuing work in any aspect of Caribbean study/research. Copy of final paper/work, conforming to accepted academic standards, should be provided to the CEOC for future reference and to build a collection of outstanding work in Caribbean study.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Be a 3rd or 4th year full-time or part time undergraduate student in any faculty interested in pursing work in any aspect of Caribbean study/research,
- Demonstrated financial need,
- Demonstrate academic merit.
Value/Amount
Varies
Financial need must be considered, academic merit will also be considered. Awarded to a student in a Major or Specialist Program in Art History in the Faculty of Arts and Science or Visual Studies in the Faculty of Architecture.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be in a Major or Specialist Program in Art History in the Faculty of Arts and Science or Visual Studies in the Faculty of Architecture
- demonstrate academic merit
- satisfy OSOTF criteria:
- financial need and
- be an Ontario resident.
Value/Amount
Varies
To be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students on the basis of academic standing. First preference will be for students from (or with connections to) the following West Indian/Caribbean countries: Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago. Where possible, preference should also be given to women applying to or registered in programs where women are under-represented.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student
- Demonstrate excellent academic standing
First preference will be for students from (or with connections to) the following West Indian/Caribbean countries: Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago. Where possible, preference should also be given to women applying to or registered in programs where women are under-represented.
Eligibility
To be awarded to a student on the basis of academic merit and financial need whose parent or parents are members of a trade union at the University of Toronto.
Value/Amount
$1,000
To be awarded to a graduate or undergraduate student(s) registered with Accessibility Services office at U of T with financial need who face barriers related to mobility or sensory disabilities. Students are eligible to receive the award for subsequent years.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident of Canada or protected person and must be a resident of Ontario;
- be a student registered with Accessibility Services;
- demonstrate financial need.
Preference will be given to students with a physical or sensory disability.
Value/Amount
$3,500 – $4,000 each
The Dr. Anderson Abbott Award of $4,000 is awarded to a black student in any program of study on the basis of academic achievement, financial need and contribution to the black community.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a black undergraduate student in any program of study;
- show high academic achievement;
- demonstrate financial need;
- present evidence of contribution to the black community.
The selection committee may give preference to a student in the medical program or in a related health science program.
Value/Amount
$4,000
To be awarded annually to a master’s or doctoral full time or part time student in any faculty who has an interest in pursuing any aspect of scholarly work which recognizes the multi-cultural composition of the Caribbean, and who demonstrates financial need.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a master’s or doctoral full time or part time student in any faculty
- has an interest in pursuing any aspect of scholarly work which recognizes the multi-cultural composition of the Caribbean,
- demonstrates financial need.
Value/Amount
Varies
To be awarded to Indigenous students studying full-time at the University of Toronto on the basis of financial need and Ontario residency as defined by OSOTF II program conditions. Individual bursaries will vary in value depending on the need of the candidate. Aboriginal students enrolled in the Transitional Year Programme, undergraduate and graduate level programs and second entry studies will all be eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a contribution to the Aboriginal community through volunteerism and involvement with First Nations House and/or Native Student’s Association.
Eligibility
Recipients must:
- be an Indigenous Student studying at the University of Toronto
- be a Canadian citizen /permanent resident and resident of Ontario;
- demonstrate financial need
Note: Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a contribution to the Indigenous community through volunteerism and involvement with First Nation House and/or Indigenous Student Groups.
Value/Amount
Multiple awards varying in number and value.
To be awarded to an undergraduate student based on financial need. Preference given to students studying Tamil studies at U of T or students who are active in Tamil communities.
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Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident and resident of Ontario;
- be studying Tamil studies at UofT or students who are active in Tamil Communities;
- demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need.
Value/Amount
Varies
The Edward and Dorothy Dawson Award for Indigenous Students is designed for Indigenous students with financial need. The value of the award is dependent on financial need, and preference is given to Indigenous students enrolled in any science related discipline.
Eligibility
Recipient must
- be Indigenous students
- enrolled in any science related discipline
- demonstrate financial need.
If no suitable candidates can be found, consideration will be given to Indigenous Students in any discipline on the basis of financial need.
Value/Amount
Multiple awards ranging in value (approximately $1000-$2500)
The E.J. Pratt Award in Poetry competition is open to any student proceeding toward a first or a post-graduate degree at the University of Toronto. The award will be made based on the most outstanding poetry submission. If, in the opinion of the selection committee, no submission is of sufficient excellence, the award will not be given.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be proceeding toward a first or a post-graduate degree at the University of Toronto.
- The award will be made on the basis of the poem, or group of related poems, judged to be the most outstanding submission. Entries should be no more than 3 pages in length. No previously published composition will be considered, except for work in campus student publications. No more than three entries will be accepted from any student. If, in the opinion of the selection committee, no submission is of sufficient excellence, the award will not be given. You must attach your personal work (poem, or group of related poems) as a separate file. Please note that your submission will be reviewed under pseudonyms.
Value/Amount
$1,000
Awarded to student in the third and fourth year of a specialist program in Commerce/Accounting who have successfully completed accounting courses.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be third or fourth year full time or part-time student enrolled in a Commerce/ Accounting Specialist
- Third year students must be enrolled in a Commerce Specialist who are enrolled in a third year course in accounting (RSM320H, 321H, 322H, or equivalent courses) and who have successfully completed a second year course in accounting (RSM220H, 221H, 222H, or equivalent courses).
- Fourth year students must be enrolled in Commerce Specialist who are enrolled in a fourth year course in accounting (RSM422H, 423H, 426H or equivalent courses) and who have successfully completed a third year course in accounting (RSM320H, 321H, 322H, or equivalent courses).
- satisfy OSOTF criteria:
- demonstrate financial need and
- be an Ontario resident
The award is open to students on the St. George, UTM and UTSC campuses.
Value/Amount
$5,000
The Estonian Scholarship Fund provides funding to students from Estonia, and to Canadian students researching topics related to Estonia, or doing work associated with the Chair of Estonian Studies. The award is made on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Eligibility
Undergraduate or graduate students on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Recipient must:
- Demonstrate academic merit and financial need
- Represent one of the following categories:
- Exchange students from Tartu University in Estonia as described in the exchange agreement between the University of Toronto and Tartu University;
- Exchange students from the Tallinn Technical University in Estonia as described in the exchange agreement between the University of Toronto and the Tallinn Technical University;
- Other students from Estonia studying at the University of Toronto;
- Canadian students doing work associated with the Chair of Estonian Studies;
- Canadian candidates undertaking research on Estonia from a Social Sciences or Humanities perspective, and on Estonians’ interactions with other peoples of Central and Eastern Europe.
Value/Amount
Based on need
To be awarded to graduate or undergraduate students who identify as Black student, based on financial need and a demonstrated commitment to community leadership in advancing social equity and/or outstanding contributions to the Black community. The recipient must be currently enrolled or accepted an offer of admission in a U of T program (undergraduate, Masters or Doctoral), second entry program or research-stream graduate program (Masters or Ph.D.).
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Be a graduate or undergraduate student. Currently enrolled or accepted an offer of admission in a U of T program (undergraduate, Masters or Doctoral), second entry program or research-stream graduate program (Masters or Ph.D.).
- Self-identify as Black student
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Demonstrate commitment to community leadership in advancing social equity and/or outstanding contributions to the Black community
The candidates will be reviewed by the EiB Award Selection Committee comprised of student club representatives from the Rotman School of Management, Faculty of Medicine, and Faculty of Law.
Value/Amount
$2,500
Awarded to Indigenous undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Be an Indigenous undergraduate student
- Demonstrate financial need
- Prior to applying for this grant, students are expected to have explored all sources of funding such as band funding, family support, savings, summer and study period income, OSAP or other government assistance programs, daycare subsidies, and bank lines of credit as appropriate.
The Frederick Marker award is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students on the basis of financial need.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate or graduate students at U of T
- Based on financial need
Value/Amount
Varies
The Gladys Watson Indigenous Education Fund provides grant funding to Indigenous students include First Nation (Status, Non-Status), Inuit and Metis students enrolled in University of Toronto graduate programs at the masters or doctoral level, and second-entry professional programs. All full- and part-time Indigenous students in these programs are eligible to apply, with preference given to those students who demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility
Recipients must:
- be Indigenous/First Nations (Status, Non-Status),Metis and Inuit);
- be a Canadian citizen /permanent resident and resident of Ontario;
- be enrolled in a University of Toronto graduate program at the masters or doctoral level, and second-entry professional programs.
Value/Amount
Multiple awards ranging in value (approximately $1,000-$3,000)
The Gwendolyn Peacher Award for the Traditional Arts is granted to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated innovative and creative involvement in the traditional performing arts, preferably in dance. This participation does not necessarily have to be within the University community. Candidates are assessed primarily on the basis of a letter of application describing their interest and involvement in the traditional arts, including previous activities and future plans. In addition, two letters of reference from persons qualified to attest to the candidate’s involvement are required.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be an undergraduate student;
- demonstrate innovative and creative involvement in the traditional performing arts, preferably dance, either within the University community or elsewhere.
Value/Amount
Approximately $500
The Hosinec Family Scholarships are made up of multiple awards varying in value. They are awarded to Ontario students on the basis of need and academic merit.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a Canadian citizen /permanent resident and resident of Ontario;
- be an Undergraduate or Graduate student
- have financial need and
- demonstrate academic achievement
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,000-$2,500
The Hungarian Helicon Award has been established to assist students of Hungarian background in financial need enrolled at the University of Toronto. In addition applicants must have demonstrated interest and desire to actively participate in the Toronto Hungarian community’s endeavours OR be of Hungarian background. Applicants must undertake or have undertaken as part of their studies at least two courses in the field of Hungarian or International Studies.
Value/Amount
Up to $3,500
The Hungarian Helicon Foundation Award is to be to be awarded to full-time University of Toronto students on the basis of financial need. Academic merit will also be considered. Eligible students will have completed at least 4.0 credits and be returning to undergraduate study within the University of Toronto. Applicants must submit for adjudication a piece of original work, demonstrating their ability to discuss Hungarian themes in relation to their area of study.
Value/Amount
Varies
Ilmar Heinsoo Estonian Scholarship provides funding to students from Estonia, and to Canadian students researching topics related to Estonia, or doing work associated with the Chair of Estonian Studies. The award is made on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Be Arts and Science students at either the undergraduate or graduate level who meet OSOTF II criteria
- Demonstrate academic merit, and
- Fit the following categories:
- Doing work associated with the Chair of Estonian Studies; and/or
- Undertaking research on Estonia from a Social Sciences or Humanities perspective, or on Estonians’ interactions with other people of Central and Eastern Europe
Value/Amount
Dependent on need.
The Irving J. Hoffman Memorial Scholarship of approximately $1,000 is awarded to a physically disabled student enrolled on either a full-time or part-time basis, who demonstrates superior academic achievement and financial need. Candidates must have completed at least five university credits, or the equivalent.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a Canadian citizen /permanent resident and resident of Ontario;
- be a full-time or part-time Undergraduate student
- be physically disabled
- demonstrate superior academic achievement
- have completed at least five university-level courses, or the equivalent.
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,000
To be awarded to students of the University of Toronto who in the judgement and discretion of the then Warden of Hart House give promise of developing into mature adults of professional competence, primarily in the general area of public life or social work, with special emphasis on penology, and such fund shall be used for educational purposes of such students in the discretion of the then Warden of Hart House of the University of Toronto.
Eligibility
Recipients must:
- be graduate or undergraduate students
- be in a program of study and have career interests in the area of public life or social work, with an emphasis on penology
- demonstrate financial need
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,000 each
This scholarship awards approximately $1,300, based on financial need, to students with outstanding academic achievement enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Preference will be given to candidates from the Afro-Canadian community and Metro Toronto Housing Authority residents. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding service to the Afro-Canadian community. Must be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident and a resident of Ontario.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be an undergraduate student
- be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident and a resident of Ontario
- demonstrate financial need
- demonstrate outstanding academic achievement
Preference will be given to candidates from the Afro-Canadian community and Metro Toronto Housing Authority residents.
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,300
To be awarded to a 2nd or 3rd student who is enrolled in a Specialist or Major program in the Department of History of Art in the Faculty of Arts and Science or in Visual Studies in the Faculty of Architecture. Financial need must be considered. The recipient must also have a high GPA of 3.3 (B+) as well as demonstrate involvement in the community.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be enrolled in a Specialist or Major program in the Department of History of Art in the Faculty of Arts and Science or in Visual Studies in the Faculty of Architecture.
- be in second or third year with a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+)
- demonstrate involvement in the community
- satisfy OSOTF criteria:
- demonstrate financial need and
- be an Ontario resident
Value/Amount
Varies
To be awarded to Indigenous students studying full/part-time at the University of Toronto on the basis of financial need and Ontario residency as defined by the OTSS program conditions. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a contribution to the Indigenous community through volunteerism and involvement with the Native Students Association.
Eligibility
Recipients must:
- be an Indigenous Student studying at the University of Toronto
- be a Canadian citizen /permanent resident and resident of Ontario;
- demonstrate financial need
Note: Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a contribution to the Indigenous community through volunteerism and involvement with First Nation House and/or Indigenous Student Groups.
Value/Amount
Multiple awards varying in number and value.
The Merit College Scholarship for Leadership and Academic Excellence at the University of Toronto is to be awarded to a full-time international undergraduate student entering their 1st year at University of Toronto who graduated from Merit College/Merit Education with demonstrated leadership and academic excellence.
Eligibility
- Entering 1st year at U of T
- Graduated from Merit College/Merit Education
- Demonstrated leadership and academic excellence
Value/Amount
$2,500
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Student Bursary Program provides bursaries to students registered and enrolled at the University of Toronto who demonstrate financial need and who are verified Métis citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Applicants will be required to consent to a citizenship verification check to confirm eligibility for these awards.
Eligibility
Recipients must:
- Registered members of Metis Nation of Ontario
- be Canadian citizen/permanent resident and resident of Ontario;
- have financial need
Value/Amount
Varies
The Nelson Mandela Award is awarded to fourth year students on the basis of academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and community involvement. Eligible candidates must demonstrate, through their studies and community involvement, a commitment to promoting peace, justice, citizenship and human rights. This award has been established to celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a 4th year undergraduate student.
- demonstrate academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and community involvement.
- candidates must demonstrate, through their studies and community involvement, a commitment to promoting peace, justice, citizenship and human rights.
Value/Amount
Varies
The Norma Dewar Chisholm Memorial Bursary is awarded to an undergraduate student registered with Accessibility Services, on the basis of financial need. Preference will be given to students with a physical or sensory disability.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident of Canada or protected person and must be a resident of Ontario;
- be an undergraduate student registered with Accessibility Services;
- demonstrate financial need.
Preference will be given to students with a physical or sensory disability.
Value/Amount
Approximately $3,200
The Nortel Institute Undergraduate Scholarship, with an approximate value of up to $5,000, is awarded to undergraduate students in second or third year in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto Mississauga and University of Toronto Scarborough. Candidates are considered on the basis of financial need, academic merit (minimum CGPA of 3.0) and an essay.
Candidates are also required to demonstrate active involvement in one of the followings:
- Research, coursework or work experience involving micro/nanofabrication;
- A proposal for potential student summer research project or capstone project involving micro/nanofabrication.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Be a Canadian citizen /permanent resident and resident of Ontario;
- Be an undergraduate student in second or third year in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto Mississauga or University of Toronto Scarborough and
- Demonstrate financial need and academic merit
- Candidates are also required to demonstrate active involvement in one of the followings: -research, coursework or work experience involving micro/nanofabrication; – a proposal for potential student summer research project or capstone project involving micro/nanofabrication.
Value/Amount
Approximately $2,500 – $5,000
The Richard B. Nunn Leadership Award recognizes participation in, and contribution to student governance, student activities and athletics at the University of Toronto and academic achievement. Full time students should apply during their second-to-last year of study (i.e. 3rd year of study), and part-time students should apply at the equivalent point in their degree studies. Students may apply only once.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a full-time undergraduate student in the penultimate year of study (or the equivalent point in degree studies for part-time students)
- demonstrate participation in, and contribution to, student governance, student activities and athletics at the University of Toronto and academic achievement
- have maintained a cumulative average of at least B+ (CGPA 3.5)
Note: The financial circumstance of an applicant may also be considered, but will not be a determinative factor.
Value/Amount
Varies
Eligibility
To be awarded to full-time undergraduate student(s) going into second year who have a good academic record and a serious involvement in some worthwhile activity in the field of sports or in the arts, and who can also demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
To be awarded to one or more Indigenous student(s) on admission to the Faculty of Law and/or the Faculty of Medicine. Student(s) will be considered on the basis of financial need and demonstrated contribution, commitment and interest in the Indigenous community.
Value/Amount
Varies
To be awarded to an undergraduate student of indigenous ancestry enrolled in his/her second, third or fourth year of study. To be eligible the student must be registered in an undergraduate program and have obtained at least second class honours standing in his/her previous year. The financial status of the student may receive consideration.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Undergraduate student of indigenous ancestry
- Enrolled in second, third or fourth year of study
- Obtained at least second class honours standing in previous year
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,000
The S. Ubakata Fund for Japanese Students provides awards of approximately $700 to Japanese students from Japan proper. Grants may be made to assist students in any year of any course, graduate or undergraduate. Candidates must be able to satisfy admission requirements respecting English facility. No payment will be made until the award winner has registered at the University of Toronto as a full-time student. Students receiving this grant may not receive financial aid from any other source.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a Japanese student from Japan proper
- be registered at the University of Toronto as a full-time student
- be able to satisfy admission requirements respecting English facility
- not be receiving financial aid from any other source.
Value/Amount
Varies
To be awarded to first-year undergraduate students at the University of Toronto in good academic standing. Recipients will have demonstrated strong leadership based on her/his participation in extracurricular activities.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Be a first-year undergraduate student in good academic standing
- Demonstrated strong leadership based on participation in extracurricular activities.
Value/Amount
Varies
To be awarded preferably to an equal number of male and female graduate or undergraduate students on the basis of financial need, a minimum B average and a member of one of the Varsity Blues Teams.
Students from across all three campuses and from all colleges and faculties are eligible to apply, without any emphasis on a particular field of study. Preference will be given to in-course students.
The award shall conform to all relevant league regulations.
Eligibility
Recipients must be/have:
- Undergraduate or graduate students with demonstrated financial need
- Minimum B average
- A member of one of the Varsity Blues Teams.
Value/Amount
Approximately $2,000 – $5,000
The Stephanie Ali Memorial Scholarship of approximately $1,800 is awarded to students with financial need who have demonstrated commitment to community work and/or participation in charitable activities. This can include church choirs, youth group leadership, Sunday School leadership, outreach planning or missions as well as volunteer or paid work at shelters, food banks or other charitable causes. Preference will be given to candidates who are past or present members of the University of Toronto Gospel Choir.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be an undergraduate student
- demonstrate financial need
- have demonstrated commitment to community work and/or participation in charitable activities
- be Canadian citizen/permanent resident and resident of Ontario
Value/Amount
Determined annually
The Taylor Statten Memorial Fellowship assists a graduate student carrying out post-baccalaureate studies in any professional field or career related to youth services. This could include studies in physical and health education, psychology, teaching, the ministry, social work, or other areas. Particular consideration is given to academically qualified candidates whose career goals and past interest and experiences indicate a serious commitment to working with young people.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a graduate student
- carrying out post-baccalaureate studies in any professional field or career related to youth services.
- demonstrate academic merit
Value/Amount
Varies
The Donald Forster Award recognizes commitment to student governance and student activities at the University. It is open to students in their first undergraduate degree program, studying full time or part time. Students can apply only once. The award shall be tenable during the final year of study for any first undergraduate degree. Full-time students should apply during their second-to-last year of study (i.e. 3rd year of study), and part-time students should apply at the equivalent point in their degree studies.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be studying their first undergraduate degree, on a full- or part-time basis;
- demonstrate contribution to student governance and student activities at the University of Toronto;
- have maintained a cumulative average of at least “B”
Note: the financial circumstance of an applicant may also be considered, but will not be a determinative factor. Candidates for the Donald Forster Award may also be considered for the F.W. Minkler Scholarship.
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,500
The F.W. Minkler Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student whose integrity, scholarship and contribution to the University of Toronto is outstanding.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Be eligible for the Donald Forster Award on the recommendation of the Selection Committee at the Office of Student Awards.
- Full-time students should apply during their second-to-last year of study, and part-time students should apply at the equivalent point in their degree studies.
- Students can apply only once to be considered for the award.
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,000
Eligibility
To be awarded to full-time Indigenous Students. Preference shall be given to students who demonstrate financial need and who are associated with First Nations House.
This bursary is awarded to University of Toronto students on the basis of financial need and who have at least one parent born in Italy.
Eligibility
Candidate must:
- be a student in any program at the University of Toronto
- have at least one parent born in Italy and
- demonstrate financial need.
Value/Amount
Approximately $600
The Khaki University and YMCA Memorial Scholarship recognizes students enrolled in the second or higher year of an undergraduate program, who have at least a first-class honours standing. Preference will be given to descendants of individuals having served in the armed forces.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be an undergraduate student in the second or higher year of study;
- have obtained at least first class honours standing.
Preference is given to descendants of individuals having served in the armed forces (proof of service is required).
Value/Amount
Varies
This scholarship recognizes an outstanding senior undergraduate or graduate student who has combined a special interest in relations between Japan and Canada with studies in business, law, economics, international relations, or political science.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be a senior undergraduate or graduate student;
- demonstrate an interest in relations between Japan and Canada;
- area of study is in business, economics or international relations.
Value/Amount
Approximately $2,500
The Rabbi Isserman Prize of $400 is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student on the basis of an essay exploring International or Interracial Relations. If no essay is deemed worthy, the Prize will not be awarded.
Eligibility
Recipients must be:
- an undergraduate or graduate student
- submit an essay (see “How to Apply” for the instruction) exploring International or Interracial Relations.
Value/Amount
$400
To be awarded to a student enrolled in the TYP Program on the basis of financial need. Preference will be given to a sole support parent.
The award was established by the University of Toronto Women’s Association.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- Be a student enrolled in the TYP Program
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be an Ontario resident, as per OSOTF guidelines.
Preference will be given to a sole support parent.
To be awarded to an undergraduate student, on the basis of demonstrated financial need and expectation of academic success.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be an undergraduate student
- demonstrate financial need and expectation of academic merit.
Value/Amount
Varies
The University of Toronto Student Union (UTSU) Undergraduate Grant is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who is a University of Toronto Students’ Union member on the basis of financial need, and extracurricular involvement in the University Community. The recipient must have maintained a minimum academic standing of ‘C’.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be full-time undergraduate student
- demonstrate financial need
- have extracurricular involvement in the University Community
- have maintained a minimum academic standing of “C”.
Value/Amount
Approximately $500
The Women’s Association of the Mining Industry of Canada Burge Connell Bursary is awarded to an undergraduate student entering third or fourth year of Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering or a Geology program within the Faculty of Arts and Science. It is awarded to students with financial need.
Eligibility
Recipient must:
- be an undergraduate student entering third or fourth year of Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program,Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering or a Geology program, Faculty of Arts and Science;
- have achieved a minimum second-year average of 85 % (APSC) or 3.18 GPA (A&S)
- demonstrate financial need
- have an interest in pursuing studies related to a career in the geological sciences
Value/Amount
Varies
The Women’s Association of the Mining Industry of Canada Edith Tyrrell Award and Medal is awarded to one or more students who are registered in the third or fourth year of Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering or a Geology program in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Candidates must rank academically in the top quarter of his or her class and demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, as evidenced through his or her active extra-curricular and/or community involvement.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate student in the third or fourth year of the Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering or a Geology program, Faculty of Arts and Science
- Rank academically in the top quarter of his or her class
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, as evidenced through active extra-curricular and/or community involvement
- Financial need may also be considered.
Value/Amount
Approximately $1,900
The WAMIC Foundation Award is awarded on the basis of academic merit to a third or fourth year student registered in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering or the Faculty of Arts and Science, in one of the following programs of study: Mineral Engineering, Mining, Metallurgy, Geology, Geophysics, Geological Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or related studies in Earth Sciences. The candidate must have achieved a minimum second-year average of 85% (Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering) or 3.18 GPA (Faculty of Arts and Science).
Eligibility
- Third or fourth year student registered in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering or the Faculty of Arts and Science, in one of the following programs of study: Mineral Engineering, Mining, Metallurgy, Geology, Geophysics, Geological Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or related studies in Earth Sciences
- Minimum second-year average of 85% (Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering) or 3.18 GPA (Faculty of Arts and Science)
Value/Amount
Varies
The Women’s Association of the Mining Industry of Canada (WAMIC) Wood Scholarship is awarded to one or more undergraduate students registered in the third or fourth year of Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering or the Earth Science program in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Candidates must be pursuing studies related to a career in the mining industry and must demonstrate financial need. Additional consideration may be given to candidate’s leadership skills, as demonstrated through extra-curricular and/or community involvement.
Eligibility
- Third or fourth year undergraduate student
- Registered in the Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering or the Earth Science program, Faculty of Arts and Science
- Pursuing studies related to a career in the mining industry
- Demonstrate financial need
- Leadership skills demonstrated through extra-curricular and/or community involvement.
Value/Amount
Varies
The Women and Gender Studies Grant is awarded to full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate students, enrolled in the Women and Gender Studies Institute Program. It is awarded on the basis of financial need. Academic merit is also considered.
Eligibility
- Graduate or undergraduate, full-time or part-time student
- Enrolled in a Women and Gender Studies Institute program
- Meet all OSOTF requirements:
- Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada or Protected Person;
- Resident of Ontario; and
- Demonstrates financial need
Value/Amount
Approximately $400
Notification of Decision
Award recipients will receive an award letter by email from the University Registrar’s Office, usually one month after the application deadline. The award letter will include information on the award payment and should be kept for future reference.
Award Explorer
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