Introduction

The "OSOTF awards" refer to a class of awards, which have resulted from Ontario government's "matching" program. Under the program every dollar of donation received for student assistance has been matched by the government as well as the university on a dollar-for-dollar basis. There are two major conditions for all OSOTF awards. Recipients must be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility

OSOTF awards are restricted to the residents of Ontario who demonstrate financial need, according to the provincial government's guidelines on OSOTF program.

For the purpose of OSOTF awards, an Ontario resident is either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada who has an Ontario mailing address at the time the award is made.

Financial need can be demonstrated by applying for OSAP or by completing the attached need assessment form.

If you have already been assessed for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or the University of Toronto Advance Planning for Students (UTAPS), complete sections 1, 2 and 3 only. If you have applied for OSAP, but did not receive the result of assessment, complete this form. If you have not applied for OSAP, complete the form also.

In addition to the financial and residence requirements, there may be other selection criteria for the OSOTF awards. Consult your graduate unit or the Fellowships and Loans Office for the detail.

Application Procedure

NB: This form is not an application for the OSOTF awards

1. Consult your graduate unit or the Fellowships and Loans Office (63 St. George St., Room 207) for the application procedures, deadlines and other conditions for the awards that you wish to apply.
2. Submit this need assessment form and other additional documents to the Department/Faculty, which administers the OSOTF awards that your are applying or being considered.
3. A list of OSOTF awards can be found in the School of Graduate Studies Calendar.

Financial Need Assessment Form (PDF)