Merit Awards & Scholarships

Scholarship Applications

Below is a list of awards which require an application and their deadline dates.  Information on the award criteria can be found on the application, the calendar, or our website (see below). 

Name of Award Deadline
Leigha Lee Browne in Drama May 29, 2009
Biology Students’ Association Award May 29, 2009
The Ann Boddington Prize in Music Performance  May 29, 2009
Canadian Federation of Women (CFUW) Scarborough In-Course Scholarships  Sep 30, 2009
Jeffrey and Waleuska Feldberg May 29, 2009
Frontier College at UTSC Literacy Award May 29, 2009
C.K. Govind Excellence Award May 29, 2009
The U of T Scarborough Students’ Union Prize May 29, 2009
U of T Scarborough Women’s Centre In-Course Scholarships May 29, 2009
van den Thillart Family Scholarship in Management May 29, 2009
The Prudential Ability Award June 30, 2009
The Prudential Management and Economics Award June 30, 2009
The Prudential Spirit Award June 30, 2009
The Morris Krever History Prize Sep 30, 2009
The Lawrence B. Leverington Mentor Award Sep 30, 2009
Brian David Radford Memorial Scholarship in Management Sep 30, 2009
Introduction to Merit Awards & Scholarships

Academic awards recognize the academic achievements of students and graduates. Some awards also come with a monetary value, which we call a scholarship. Scholarships reward academic excellence and are a non-repayable type of financial support.

Some awards require an application while others are automatically granted from a pool of candidates meeting the award criteria. Decisions are made by an awards committee.

Up to date and accurate information on the deadline for a specific scholarship, prize or bursary can be found at one of the following locations:

 

The official award records are on file in the Financial Aid & Awards Office.

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Scholarships and Awards Policy
A general condition for holding an entrance or in-course award is that the student must register at the University of Toronto Scarborough in the following academic year with degree status. Students who have been awarded a scholarship, which is based on enrolment in a particular program of study, must continue in that program to receive the award.

U of T Scarborough reserves the right to not award a scholarship, if, in a particular year, the academic achievement of the candidate is not of high standard.

For graduation awards, students who graduate at the fall convocation are considered for awards at the following spring convocation in competition with the spring graduands. Students who graduate with three-year degrees are not considered for in-course awards.

In order to give more students an opportunity to be recognized for excellent academic achievement the policy of the University of Toronto Scarborough Awards Committee permits a student to hold only one major award.

Payment of a scholarship amount usually takes place in November and is deposited into the student's ROSI account.

Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund Awards (OSOTF*)

To qualify for consideration for awards which are identified as OSOTF awards, students must qualify for consideration for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Eligible candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and satisfy the Ontario residency requirements as defined by OSAP.

University of Toronto Scarborough Scholarships and Awards

University of Toronto Scarborough seeks to attract, recognize and reward the academic achievements of students registered in undergraduate degree programs.  We have allocated approximately $2.3 million worth of financial support (scholarships and aid programs) for students attending the University of Toronto Scarborough. We offer our students the following categories of scholarships and awards:

a) Automatically awarded
b) Application or Nomination based

Admission Awards

U of T Scarborough allocates entrance scholarships to students entering first year directly from secondary school. A limited number of entrance scholarships are available to international students. Successful applicants will be notified of awards received at the time they receive an offer of admission to the University. In considering students for scholarships, the University reserves the right to give preference to students whose marks are the result of a single attempt at each course.

Visit the Admissions & Student Recruitment website for specific information. 

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UTSC In-Course Scholarships and Awards
University of Toronto Scarborough recognizes outstanding students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs and who will be continuing in undergraduate degree programs by awarding scholarships, prizes and bursaries to eligible students.   Students are considered for in-course scholarships and prizes at the end of the session in which they complete their 5th, 10th and 15th full credit.  Decisions for automatic in-course awards are made in the summer and notification letters are normally sent out in late July. 

University of Toronto Scarborough publishes an honours list, annually, including the names of all degree students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.70 or better in their most recent year of full-time study or equivalent amount of part-time study. Students are considered for the honours list at the end of the session in which they complete their 5th, 10th, 15th and 20th credit. Other students may be nominated by the academic Department.

Outstanding undergraduate degree students will be considered for University of Toronto Scholars Program at the end of the first, second and third year of their programs. At UTSC, there are approximately 19 scholarships at each level. These in-course awards are tenable with other in-course scholarships.

Awarded to students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.70 or better in their most recent year of full-time study or equivalent amount of part-time study.  Students are considered at the end of the session in which they complete their 5th, 10th, and 15th credit.

Awarded to the outstanding student in each year at University of Toronto Scarborough, in any field of study. The scholarships are awarded in memory of Dr. A. D. Allen, a former Principal of U of T Scarborough.

Two scholarships for each of first, second and third year are awarded on the basis of exceptional academ­ic achievement. The scholarships are awarded in memory of Professor V. Bladen, a former member of the faculty in Economics.

In-Course Awards By Academic Department

We administer numerous awards, prizes and scholarships in all areas of study. We've organized the in-course awards in charts for each academic department. Awards that require an application are noted with the specified deadline date. The chart will include the award criteria and note whether the award is an OSOTF* type (see above).

  1. Department of Biological Sciences
  2. Department of Computer & Mathematical Sciences
  3. Department of Humanities
  4. Department of Management
  5. Department of Physical & Enviromental Sciences
  6. Department of Psychology
  7. Department of Social Sciences

Please note that some awards are listed in two or more departments as required by the award criteria. 

ALL DEPARTMENTS
Award Selection Deadline Criteria Type
Neil H. Dobbs Award Automatic Awarded to a student on the basis of financial need. Academic merit will also be considered. OSOTF*
Frontier College at University of Toronto Scarborough Literacy Award Application May 29 Awarded to a student entering the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year who

  • is in good academic standing, and 
  • has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities through extracurricular/community volunteer involvement promoting literacy.

Special consideration will be given to students who have volunteered with Frontier College at University of Toronto Scarborough and /or their community  partners.
Candidates who were executive members of the Frontier College at University of Toronto Scarborough in the previous year are ineligible to apply.

  
Nortel Institute Undergraduate Scholarship(s) Application November 1 TRI-CAMPUS
The scholarship is open to students in 2nd or 3rd year in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Arts and Science and U of T Scarborough on the basis of financial need, academic merit and an essay.		  
Prudential Insurance Company Spirit Award Application June 30 Awarded to a full-time student entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th  year who having demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in his/her school or community also

  • is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
  • has been a City of Toronto resident for at least 5 years,
  • is a graduate of a secondary school in Toronto,
  • has a good academic record (minimum B average or 3.0 GPA), and
  • demonstrates financial need.
OSOTF*
Prudential Insurance Company Ability Award Application June 30 Awarded to a student entering 2nd , 3rd or 4th year who has special educational needs due to a physical or learning disability and who

  • has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in his/her school or community,
  • is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, (iii) has a good academic record (minimum B average/3.0 GPA) and (iv) demonstrates financial need.

Preference is normally given to full-time students. However, students who are not enrolled in a full-time course load may explain the reasons for carrying a part-time course load.

 OSOTF*
Residence Life Scholarship Application   Awarded to one or more full-time students entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year, who

  • are returning to residence for the following year,
  • have demonstrated a strong involvement in his/her residence community,
  • have a good academic record (minimum B average/3.0 GPA),
  • have completed at least 3.0 credits in each year they have been registered, and 
  • can demonstrate financial need.
  
Scarborough Campus Students’ Union Prizes Application May 29 Awarded to a student in good academic standing entering his/her 2nd, 3rd or 4th year who has made an outstanding contribution to the academic, social or cultural life of UTSC. Application or nomination required.  
University of Toronto Women's Association Lois Dove Memorial Scholarship Automatic Awarded to a student in the 3rd year of a 4-year undergraduate degree program on the basis of excellent academic achievement.  
University of Toronto Scarborough Women’s Centre In-Course Scholarships Application
Or
Nomination		 Two awards will be given to students entering the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year who

  • are in good academic standing and
  • have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities through extracurricular or community involvement.

Special consideration will be given to students who can demonstrate an active commitment to supporting women’s groups and women’s issues. These awards are open to all students (all genders and both full and part-time students). 

 
Branko Vojnovic U of T Scarborough AccessAbility Award Nomination May 31 Awarded to a student entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year who is registered with AccessAbility Services and/or has special educational needs due to a disability/challenge as defined under the human rights code, is in good academic standing and displays a drive for learning. Preference is given to students enrolled in Management programs.  Nomination required.  
Bob and Kam Lo Anniversary Scholarship Automatic Part Time Studies
Awarded to a student who has completed 5.0 credits, with a minimum CGPA of 3.3 (B+). The recipient will be working towards his/her degree on a part-time basis.		  

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Award Selection Deadline Criteria Type
Filosa Family Scholarship in Arts and Science Automatic Awarded to a full-time student entering 2nd year who is continuing in a Humanities, Biological Sciences, Psychology, Physical Sciences or Social Sciences program. Financial need must be considered and the recipient must be in good academic standing. OSOTF*
Biology Students’ Association (at UTSC) Award Application May 29 Awarded to a full-time student entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a program in the Department of Biological Sciences (must have completed 5 credits). Candidates must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 (B+) and demonstrate involvement in the scientific community.  
Yvonne and John Chiu Award in Genetics Automatic Awarded to a student enrolled in a Biological Sciences program who has the highest grade in BGYC15H3 Transmission Genetics.  
William D. Peek Award in Biology Automatic Awarded to a full-time student entering the 2nd year of any program in the Biological Sciences on the basis of excellent achievement in BGYA01H and BGYA02H Introductory Biology courses (minimum 3.3 GPA/B+). Emphasis will be placed on the laboratory component of the course and overall contribution to the class.  
Ting Sum Tang Memorial Scholarship in Cell & Molecular Biology Automatic Awarded to a student entering the 4th  year of a Cell and Molecular Biology specialist program on the basis of excellent academic achievement (minimum GPA 3.3/B+). The award will be given to a student who has shown a commitment/contribution to their area of study through collaboration in class.
Donated by the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals Ontario Education Foundation 		 
University of Toronto Scarborough Prize in Biology Automatic Awarded to a full-time student entering the 4th  year of a specialist program in Biological Sciences on the basis of excellent academic achievement. Emphasis will be placed on achievement in the third year of study.  
C. K. Govind Excellence Award Application May 29 Awarded to a full-time student entering 4th year of study in an Integrative Biology or Neuroscience program.  In addition to academic excellence (minimum cumulative GPA 3.3/B+), candidates must demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the lives of other people through volunteer work within the community. Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.  
Stanley Kosta Todorow Scholarships Automatic Awarded on the basis of academic excellence to one or more students registered in a program in the Department of Biological Sciences, Psychology or Physical and Environmental Sciences that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree.  

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
Award Selection Deadline Criteria Type
Filosa Family Scholarship in Arts and Science Automatic Awarded to a full-time student entering 2nd year who is continuing in a Humanities, Biological Sciences, Psychology, Physical Sciences or Social Sciences program. Financial need must be considered and the recipient must be in good academic standing. OSOTF*
Kwong-loi Shun Award Application   Awarded to a student entering 3rd or 4th year, who has completed 1.0 credits in Asian or Buddhist studies and who plans to continue courses in these areas.  Preference will be given to those who demonstrate academic merit (min. GPA 3.0) and who participate  
Arts Management Scholarship Automatic Awarded to one or more students enrolled in the Arts Management Co-op program who are eligible for placement and are in good standing. Financial need must be considered. OSOTF*
Jane Bancroft Scholarship in French Automatic Awarded to a student who is entering the 3rd or 4th year in a major or specialist program in French on the basis of outstanding achievement in French studies. A minimum of 4.0 full credits must be completed.  
William Beardmore Memorial Prize in History Automatic Awarded to the student completing third year who in the opinion of the faculty in History, has excelled in the study of History. Awarded in the memory of William Beardmore, a History graduate of UTSC.  
Ann Boddington Prize in Music Performance Application May 29 Awarded to a student entering the 3rd or 4th year of any program, who has made a contribution to music performance at U of T Scarborough. The recipient should be an active/participating member in the campus and /or local community who can demonstrate strong citizenship through having enriched the lives of others in these communities. The recipient must be in good academic standing, and may not win this award more than once.  
Norman F. Brown Memorial Award in Humanities Automatic Awarded to a student enrolled in the second or third year of a program in the Department of Humanities on the basis of excellent academic achievement.  
Leigha Lee Browne Scholarship in Drama Application May 29 Awarded to a student displaying outstanding ability in dramatic arts who is either continuing in a Drama Program at U of T Scarborough or is graduating and has registered in an advanced training program in the dramatic arts.  
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Scarborough Scholarships Application May 29 Awarded to two students entering the third or fourth year of a major or minor program in Women’s Studies who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in his/her school or community and have financial need. OSOTF*
Cultural Pluralism and the Arts Undergraduate Essay Prize Nomination April 28 Awarded on the basis of an essay (2,500 to 5,000 words in length) on a topic in the field of Cultural Pluralism and the Arts. Essays are normally those submitted for course work. Nominations are usually made by instructors to the Chair of the Department of Humanities by April 28, and should include a copy of the essay and a cover page showing full name of the student, student number and name of the course for which and professor to whom the essay was originally submitted.  
Anita Fitzgerald Prize in Women's Studies Nomination Awarded for the best essay in the area of Women's Studies. Instructors nominate essays.  
Abram Krashinsky Prize in Music Automatic Awarded for the best essay or original composition in a course in music offered at U of T Scarborough.  
Abram Krashinsky In-Course Scholarship in Visual and Performing Arts Automatic Awarded to a student enrolled in a program in the Visual and Performing Arts who:

  • has completed at least 10 full credits, and
  • has achieved excellent standing in VPA courses.
  
Morris Krever History Prize Application September 30 Awarded to a student entering the 3rd year of a major or specialist program in History on the basis of academic performance (at least B+ standing) and financial need. Emphasis is placed on academic performance.    
Lawrence B. Leverington Mentor Award Nomination  September 30 Awarded to a student entering the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year for outstanding musical ability in one of the following three areas: direction, composition or performance.  The award recipient must be in good academic standing and must demonstrate financial need. Nomination required. OSOTF *
Margeson Scholarship in English Automatic Awarded to an outstanding student who has completed the second year of a major or specialist program in English.  
Margaret H. McCoy Johnston Scholarship Automatic Awarded to the student enrolled in a major or specialist program in a modern language who, on entering the third or fourth year, has the highest grade point average in courses taken to satisfy the program. (Minimum GPA 3.2).  
McClelland and Stewart Essay Prize in Canadian Studies Nomination or
Submission		 April 28 Awarded on the basis of an essay (2,500 to 5,000 words in length) on a topic focusing on Canadian art, drama, music or literature. Essays are normally those submitted for course work and nominated by instructors. However, students may also submit a copy of their essays directly to the Chair of the Department of Humanities by April 28. Include a cover page showing full name, student number and the name of the course for which and professor to whom the essay was originally submitted.  
Peter Moes Prize in French Nomination Awarded for the best undergraduate essay in French drama. Instructors nominate essays.  
John S. Moir Prize in Canadian History Automatic Awarded to the student with the highest standing in HISB40H Canadian History to 1885.  
Katherine Nagel Philosophy Prize Automatic Awarded to the student in a major or specialist program in Philosophy before the beginning of the 3rd or 4th year of study whose grades and performance in Philosophy, in the opinion of the faculty in Philosophy, best demonstrated excellence in the subject.  
Oxford University Press English Essay Prize Nomination Awarded for the best essay written for an English course, in the past academic year. Instructors nominate essays.  
Ting Sum Tang Memorial Scholarship in Arts Management Co-op Automatic Awarded to a student entering the 4th year of the Arts Management Co-op specialist program on the basis of excellent academic achievement (minimum GPA 3.3/B+).  The award will be given on the basis of achievement in a recent work placement.
Donated by the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals Ontario Education Foundation 		 
Karlheinz Theil Prize in English Automatic Awarded to the student who, in the year he/she completes the ENGB03H, ENGB04H, ENGB05H sequence of courses, has the highest average in those three courses.  
University of Toronto Scarborough Prizes in Creative Writing Submission April 1 Awarded on the basis of excellence in creative writing in poetry or short fiction (1000 word maximum for poetry submission; 3000 word maximum for short fiction).  Submissions will be made to the Co-ordinator of the Writing Centre and must include a cover page showing full name of the student, student number, contact information and the name of the course for which the piece was originally submitted (if the piece was used in course work).  

Award Selection Deadline Criteria Type
Harvey Babiak Award in Financial Accounting Automatic Awarded to a student completing the 3rd year of the Specialist Program in Management or Management and Economics with the highest grade (at least A-) in MGTC07H and MGTC08H.  
Bladen Prize in Economics Submission TBA Awarded on the basis of an essay submitted by a student specializing in Management or Economics on any subject covered by a B-, C- or D-level course in Economics.  
Sandford Borins Scholarship in Public Management Automatic Awarded to the student in a specialist program in Management who has achieved the highest grade in the course MGTC42H3 (Public Management).   
Myer Brody Prize in Entrepreneurship Automatic Awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled in a Management program who has the highest grade in the course MGTC38H3 Entrepreneurship (minimum grade A-).  
Keith and Amelia Ellis Award in Management and Economics

 Automatic Awarded to a student entering 3rd year in a degree program in the Department of Management on the basis of financial need. Preference will be given to a candidate who has shown a marked improvement in academic standing from year one to year two. OSOTF*
Ernst & Young Scholarships in Commerce Automatic Awarded to students in the third and fourth year of a specialist program in Management who have successfully completed accounting courses. Financial need is also considered. OSOTF*
Yurgen Krumma Award in Economics Automatic   Awarded to the top academic student entering the 3rd or 4th year of the Specialist program in Economics, leading to a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.  
Prudential Insurance Company Management and Economics Award Application June 30 Awarded to a full-time student entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th  year in a program in the Department of Management who having demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in his/her school or community also:

  • is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident,
  • has a good academic record (minimum B average/3.0 GPA) and
  • demonstrates financial need.
OSOTF*
Brian David Radford Memorial Scholarship in Management Application September 30 Awarded to one or more students entering the 3rd or 4th  year of a Management program whose academic and athletic achievement, combined, best exhibit dedication to excellence. (minimum B+ average/3.3 GPA).   
Scarborough Frank Faubert Scholarships Automatic Awarded to students entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year in a degree program offered by the Department of Management on the basis of financial need. Eligible candidates are to be limited to graduates of high schools within the geographic limits of the Corporation of the City of Scarborough as it existed on December 31, 1997. OSOTF*
van den Thillart Family Scholarship in Management Application May 29 Awarded to a student entering the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of the co-op Program in Management, on the basis of excellent academic achievement, demonstrated leadership experience, and financial need. To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must have been born outside of Canada, and be either a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.  
Ho Chak Wan Memorial Scholarship in Management Automatic Awarded to a student entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year in a Management program. Financial need must be considered in addition to academic merit. OSOTF*

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER &  MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Award Selection Deadline Criteria Type
Samuel Beatty In-Course Scholarships Nomination TRI-CAMPUS
Awarded to students enrolled in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year, in a specialist program offered by the departments of Computer & Mathematical Sciences and Physical & Environmental Sciences on the basis of academic performance and financial need.		  
Tom Hull Scholarship in Computer Science Automatic TRI-CAMPUS
Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in Computer Science. The award will be based on financial need and will also take academic merit into account. 		OSOTF*
Ken Sevcik Bursary in Computer Science Automatic TRI-CAMPUS
Awarded to any student(s) in a Specialist or Major program in Computer Science. Financial need must be considered; academic merit will also be considered.  		OSOTF*
Trenwith Computer Science Awards Automatic TRI-CAMPUS
To be awarded on the basis of financial need to three students – one entering each of 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of a computer science program. Academic merit will also be considered.  		OSOTF*

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL & ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCES
Award Selection Deadline Criteria Type
Filosa Family Scholarship in Arts and Science Automatic Awarded to a full-time student entering 2nd year who is continuing in a Humanities, Biological Sciences, Psychology, Physical Sciences or Social Sciences program. Financial need must be considered and the recipient must be in good academic standing. OSOTF*
Stanley Kosta Todorow Scholarships Automatic Awarded on the basis of academic excellence to one or more students registered in a program in the Department of Biological Sciences, Psychology or Physical and Environmental Sciences that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree.  
Samuel Beatty In-Course Scholarships Nomination TRI-CAMPUS
Awarded to students enrolled in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year, in a specialist program offered by the departments of Computer & Mathematical Sciences and Physical & Environmental Sciences on the basis of academic performance and financial need.		  
Rouge Watershed Scholarship Application   Awarded to a student enrolled in an Environmental Science, Ecology or Geography program on the basis of excellent academic achievement, strong interest in environmental issues and active participation in environmental projects within the university or community. Financial need must be considered.  OSOTF*
Canadian Society for Chemistry , Toronto Section Book Prize Automatic Awarded to the most improved student entering 4th year and specializing in Chemistry.   
Canadian Society for Chemistry Silver Medal Automatic Awarded to a student entering the 4th year of a specialist program in Chemistry who has the highest standing in the program in 3rd year.  
Arthur Louden Scholarship(s) Automatic   Awarded to one or more students enrolled in the Concurrent Teacher Education program (CTEP) (or the Early Teacher Project) on the basis of academic achievement (minimum 3.3 GPA).  The recipient(s) must be enrolled in a specialist program in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences.  
Esther Mitchell Prize in Chemistry Automatic Awarded to a student entering the 3rd year of a program in Chemistry, for achievement in the courses required for the program (a minimum of three full credits in Chemistry, including Analytical Chemistry, must be completed to be considered).   
John Pounder Prize in Astronomy Automatic Awarded to a full-time student entering the third year of a Physical Sciences program on the basis of excellent achievement in ASTA01H, ASTA02H and one B- or C- level course in Astronomy.  
Rohm & Haas Canada Scholarship Automatic Awarded to one or more students entering either:

  • the 3rd year of a major program in Chemistry or
  • the 3rd or 4th year of a specialist program in Chemistry ,

on the basis of financial need.  Academic merit will also be considered.

OSOTF*
Savitri Chandrasekhar Prize in Chemistry Automatic Awarded to a 3rd or 4th year student in a major or specialist program in Chemistry who has obtained the highest grade in CHMC31Y (min. B+).  The recipient must be in good academic standing.   

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Award

Selection

Deadline

Criteria

Type
C. K. Govind Excellence Award Application May 29 Awarded to a full-time student entering 4th year of study in an Integrative Biology or Neuroscience program.  In addition to academic excellence (minimum cumulative GPA 3.3/B+), candidates must demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the lives of other people through volunteer work within the community. Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.  
Dr. Vivian Paskal Memorial Prize in Psychology Automatic Awarded to a full-time student entering the 4th year of the specialist program in Psychology, on the basis of excellent academic achievement.  
Stanley Kosta Todorow Scholarships Automatic Awarded on the basis of academic excellence to one or more students registered in a program in the Department of Biological Sciences, Psychology or Physical and Environmental Sciences that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree.  

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Award Selection Deadline Criteria Type
Filosa Family Scholarship in Arts and Science Automatic Awarded to a full-time student entering 2nd year who is continuing in a Humanities, Biological Sciences, Psychology, Physical Sciences or Social Sciences program. Financial need must be considered and the recipient must be in good academic standing. OSOTF*
Rouge Watershed Scholarship Application   Awarded to a student enrolled in an Environmental Science, Ecology or Geography program on the basis of excellent academic achievement, strong interest in environmental issues and active participation in environmental projects within the university or community. Financial need must be considered.  OSOTF*
Diefenbaker Essay Prize Nomination or
Submission		 April 28 Awarded on the basis of an essay (2,500 to 5,000 words in length) on a topic focusing on Canadian politics or a similar field of Canadian Studies. The essay should have Canada as its primary focus. Essays are normally those submitted for course work. Nominations are usually made by instructors to the Chair of the Department of Social Sciences by April 28, and should include a copy of the essay and a cover page showing full name of the student, student number and the name of the course for which and professor to whom the essay was originally submitted.  
Frank Faubert Scholarship in International Development Studies Automatic Awarded to a student enrolled in the co-operative program in International Development Studies who is starting his/her work placement.  
Jeffrey and Waleuska Feldberg Scholarship in Social Sciences Application May 29 Awarded to a student entering 3rd or 4th year who

  • is enrolled in a program sponsored by the Department of Social Sciences with preference given to a student enrolled in a Political Science program and who
  • is involved in extracurricular/community activities, and
  • has shown outstanding improvement in his/her academic standing while studying under challenging personal circumstances.
 
Filosa Family International Development Studies Placement Scholarship Application Awarded to a student enrolled in the co-operative program in International Development Studies who is starting his or her work placement. Financial need must be considered.  
Gallant Y.T. Ho Scholarship in International Development Studies Application   Awarded to a student entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year in the co-operative program in International Development Studies. Financial need must be considered in addition to academic merit. OSOTF*
International Development Studies Scholarship Application Awarded to one or more students enrolled in the co-operative program in International Development Studies who are starting their work placement. Financial need must be considered. OSOTF*
Tom McFeat Prize in Anthropology Automatic Awarded to the outstanding student entering the final year of a major or specialist program in Anthropology.  
Scarborough-York Region Chinese Business Association Scholarship Application Awarded to students enrolled in the co-operative program in International Development Studies who are starting their work placement. Financial need must be considered. OSOTF*
SKF Canada Limited Scholarship Application Awarded to a student enrolled in the co-operative program in International Development Studies who is starting his/her work placement. Financial need must be considered in addition to academic merit. OSOTF*
Wu Yee Sun Scholarship Application Awarded to a student enrolled in the co-operative program in International Development Studies who is starting his/her work placement. Financial need must be considered. OSOTF*
Ali Tayyeb Prize in Geography Automatic Awarded to the outstanding student graduating in Geography, in a major or specialist program.  
UTSC Social Sciences In-Course Scholarship Automatic Awarded to a student entering the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a program offered by the Department of Social Sciences on the basis of excellent academic achievement.  
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Other U of T In-Course Scholarships

Part-time undergraduate students who (a) have completed at least five full credits with a B average (GPA of 3.0) in the last five full credits, and (b) have demonstrated outstanding achievement or commitment in activities distinct from their University studies or have overcome adverse circumstances in order to attend University, may be considered. Applications available on-line at www.apus.utoronto.ca.   

Part-time undergraduate students who (a) have completed at least ten full credits, of which four are in an area of specialization, and; (b) have obtained a B average (GPA of 3.0) in the most recent five full credits, may be considered. Applications available on-line at www.apus.utoronto.ca.

Awarded to an international student entering the final year of an undergraduate program on the basis of exceptional academic achievement and extra-curricular leadership.  Students should request an application for this prestigious scholarship from the University of Toronto Alumni Association. The deadline is normally in December/January.

Awarded to a student, alumnus/a, administrative staff member or faculty member who has made a significant contribution toward improving the quality of academic or extra-curricular student life on campus. Sponsored by the University of Toronto Alumni Association. Nomination required in December.

Part-time students who have a GPA of at least 3.3 in the most recent five full credits who have completed the majority of their courses on a part-time basis may be considered. Sponsored by APUS. Applications available on-line at www.apus.utoronto.ca

For current U of T students only, Click Here to view in-course scholarships offered by Admissions and Awards.

The Faculty of Physical Education and Health has financial awards for both undergraduate and graduate students for both students registered in the Faculty’s degree programs as well as students from other faculties who are engaged in university athletics.  For more information please visit the Faculty of Physical Education and Health website.  To download a current booklet on these awards, go to:  www.ac-fpeh.com/alumni/awards.

UTSC Graduation Awards

All graduating students are automatically considered for a variety of Graduation Awards and Prizes. Awards are awarded in June at a special ceremony which usually takes place one or two days prior to the June convocation. Students who graduate in November will be considered for graduation awards in June.

Automatically awarded:

University of Toronto Scarborough students who have completed at least ten full-credits while registered at U of T Scarborough, at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts and Science or at the U of T Mississauga will graduate with high distinction if their cumulative grade point average is 3.50 or better and will graduate with distinction if their cumulative grade point average is between 3.20 and 3.49. Other students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or better will be considered on an individual basis.

University of Toronto Scarborough publishes annually an honours list, including the names of all degree students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.70 or better in their most recent year of full-time study or equivalent amount of part-time study. Students are considered for the honours list at the end of the session in which they complete their 5th, 10th, 15th and 20th credit.

Departmental Graduation Prizes

These awards are automatically awarded to the outstanding member of the graduating class in each of these areas of scholarship: Biological Sciences; Computer & Mathematical Sciences; Humanities; Management; Physical & Environmental Sciences; Psychology; and, Social Sciences

Awarded to the outstanding student graduating from the specialist (co-operative) program in International Development Studies.

Awarded to an outstanding graduating student completing a specialist program in Management (B.B.A) who has displayed excellent achievement in accounting, with an average of at least a B+ in MGTB03H, MGTC06H, MGTC07H and MGTC08H.

To qualify for consideration, students must be in their final year, be in good academic standing and must have made a substantial contribution to their college, faculty, or the University as a whole. The award, established by the University of Toronto Alumni Association, requires a nomination by University of Toronto Scarborough. The nomination deadline is normally in January.

Awarded to the outstanding student graduating in History, in a major or specialist program.

Awarded to the outstanding member of the graduating class who has completed the specialist program in Psychology.

Awarded to the outstanding student graduating in a major or specialist program in Political Science.

Awarded to a student graduating in a studio art program who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the studio art courses.

Awarded to the outstanding student graduating in Sociology, in a major or specialist program.

Awarded to the outstanding student in Public Policy, in a major or specialist program.

Awarded to an outstanding member of the graduating class who has completed either the specialist program in Arts and Culture, the major program in Art History, the major program in Drama, or the major program in Music and Culture.

Awarded to the outstanding student graduating in Anthropology, in a major or specialist program.

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has completed a specialist program in Chemistry and achieved the highest standing in the final year (minimum GPA of 3.0/75%; has completed the degree within the normal number of years).

Awarded to the outstanding student graduating in Geography, in a major or specialist program.

The following graduation awards require an application or nomination:

Exceptional all-round students graduating in the spring who intend to enter a graduate or second undergraduate degree program should request an application for this prestigious scholarship from the University of Toronto Alumni Association in the fall. The deadline is normally in early December.

The award recognizes graduating students for significant contributions to improving the quality of student life at U of T Scarborough. More information may be obtained at the Office of Student Affairs .  Nomination required.

External Scholarships

There are many organizations and associations outside of University of Toronto Scarborough that offer scholarships and awards to students.  There is an abundance of information available on the Internet.  Some of the websites will ask you to complete a questionnaire thus enabling you to receive a list of scholarships and awards that are suitable to the profile you created.  You can even receive emails to alert you to new awards or upcoming deadlines. 

In addition to the links we provide, you can also visit the U of T Admissions & Awards website to view information on external awards.

  Scholarship & Awards Links

Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation (Deadline - May 20, 2009)

View all the details for the above awards at:  www.excellenceaward.ca

Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship (Deadline - June 19, 2009)

This scholarship is awarded to students graduating from Ontario high schools and recognizes students who have shown academic excellence at the high school level.  The value of the scholarship ranges from $100 to $3,500.  To be considered for the full amount of the scholarship, you must complete the entire OSAP application. 

If you want to apply for the basic merit amount of $100 only, you do not need to complete the entire 2008-2009 OSAP application but you must fill out the Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship Application for Basic Merit Amount.
This scholarship has a deadline to apply (usually mid June) and is renewable for up to four years, provided you keep your grades up. In order to maintain your eligibility for renewal in subsequent academic years, students must meet the following criteria:

Students who receive this award can renew the scholarship for up to 4 years of their program of study.

Full details are available on the OSAP website. 

Electro-Federation Canada - EFC Foundation (Deadline - July 1, 2009)

Are you in BBA or Computer Science? If yes, then you can apply online for this scholarship.

Eligible applicants:

Other corporate scholarships are also available. For individual award descriptions, visit the EFC Foundation website.

To apply for the 2009 Scholarship, you must submit your application by midnight on July 1st, 2009 on online at the EFC Foundation website.

Basilicata Cultural Society of Canada Scholarships (Deadline - Sept. 1, 2009)

The Basilicata Cultural Society of Canada offers 3 scholarships of $2,000 each. This scholarship is intended to assist students enrolled in college or university who are residents of Canada and who have family originally from Basilicata (i.e. at least one grandparent or great-grandparent).

The scholarship can be used to offset educational costs or a trip to the Region of Basilicata. Eligible applicants should submit an essay (1000 to 1500 words) in English or Italian discussing the significance of their Basilicata heritage and the Region of Basilicata. In addition the essay should explain how this scholarship will benefit them.

Additional criteria can be found on the Society's website. Applications can be downloaded from the website of the Basiclicata Cultural Society of Canada.

Fessenden - Trott Scholarships

This scholarship from the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) is open to students who have completed their first year of an undergraduate degree and are continuing into second year. It is renewable for 3 consecutive years. More information can be obtained from the U of T Admissions and Awards website. Deadline is in mid to late June. Applications are available from the Registrar's Office.

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