Scholarships and Financial Aid
The University of Toronto Policy on Student Financial Support guarantees that no student offered admission will be unable to attend due to financial circumstances (Canadian students, Canadian permanent residents and protected persons only). This guarantee requires that students use all available means of student aid.
The Awards and Financial Aid offices provide assistance to students looking for information about the university's scholarship and financial assistance programs.
Entrance Scholarships
In-Course Scholarships
Student Grants, Loans, and Bursaries
International Student Financial Aid
Entrance Scholarships
Students who have applied for admission will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of academic achievement. Each year, the University of Toronto offers approximately 1,900 scholarships totaling $2,500,000. Scholarship offers are mailed out at the same time as the offers of admission. Most entrance scholarships do not require an application; they are awarded automatically to top students.
Automatic Consideration - No Application Required
| Name | Value | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| U of T Scholars Awards |
$5,000 |
150 | Open to applicants to any U of T campus. Based on academic excellence. |
| College entrance scholarships |
$500 - $12,000 |
Varies by college |
College specific requirements. Refer to the College section of the Guide to Arts and Science for details. |
| President's Entrance Scholarships |
$2,000 | Unlimited | Open to domestic Canadian applicants to any U of T campus. Minimum admission average of 92, with an A standing in each required subject. Not tenable with other U of T awards. |
Application Required
| Name |
Value | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Scholarship |
Tuition (x 4 yrs); residence in first year plus varying cash award |
12 (approx) |
Based on academic excellence, together with creativity, intellectual enthusiasm and school/community involvement. Special consideration and essay. |
| Avie Bennet Scholarship |
$5,000 |
100 | Open to Canadian citizen/permanent resident applicants studying the humanities and/or social sciences. Awarded on the basis of financial need and excellence in arts or athletics |
In-Course Scholarships
In-Course Scholarships are awarded to students who have excelled in their programs of study. These scholarships may be awarded by the University or by the student's faculty or college and are based on general proficiency or outstanding achievements in certain areas.
Student Grants, Loans, and Bursaries
University of Toronto Advance Planning for Students (UTAPS) is a financial aid program for full-time students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and are eligible for need-based government student assistance or funding from a First Nations band.
Students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents may be eligible for financial assistance from their provincial governments.
Bursaries are non-repayable sums of money provided by colleges and faculties of the University to assist students who encounter financial difficulties. These grants are of modest value in comparison to the funding available through provincial loans and UTAPS. They are awarded on the basis of financial need, often in situations where a student experiences a temporary financial setback during the course of their academic program.
International Student Financial Aid
For information on scholarships and financial aid for international students, visit the International Awards page.
Citizens of the United States studying in degree programs at the University of Toronto can apply for financial assistance from the USA Federal Direct Loan Program. As an international school, the University of Toronto is only eligible for Direct Loans (excludes U.S. grant and work-study). Complete details can be found on the Financial Aid website.
