A&S Graduate Awards & Scholarships

Value:

$10,000

Number of Awards:

Varies

Eligibility:

An incoming PhD student registered in a Faculty of Arts & Science program who has demonstrated academic excellence in their application and self-identifies as Indigenous and/or Black.

Criteria:

Academic excellence

Nomination:

By the unit offering admissions

Application:

For 2024–25 admissions cycle, applicants who receive offers of admissions are invited to inform the offering unit that they self-identify as Indigenous and/or Black and would like to be considered for this award. Units may then, based on number of qualified candidates, make nominations to the Office of the Dean, who will approve the awards up to a certain number per unit as requests are made.

Deadline for Nomination:

Rolling; Units may request Recognition of Excellence Awards as they extend offers of admissions throughout the winter/spring. Usually, units have up to two (2) Recognition of Excellence recipients per year. Awards are available on a first requested, first granted basis.

Results:

Via offer of admissions

Payment:

2024–25 academic year. Recipients must remain registered for three (3) full sessions to retain funds.

Value and Number of Awards:

One (1) award of $9,000

Eligibility:

Currently registered first year master’s or first year PhD students in a Faculty of Arts & Science program undertaking research related to Canada and who will be continuing their program in the fall 2025 session.

Criteria:

Academic excellence

Nomination:

Students must submit an application to their graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline. Each graduate unit may nominate one (1) applicant for consideration. Graduate units will submit their nomination packages by email to the A&S Award Committee.

Application:

To apply, students must:

1. Download and complete the A&S Graduate Scholarships application form (posted below);
2. Provide transcripts for all post-secondary studies, including a U of T transcript for the current degree in progress (ACORN print-outs are accepted and must show fall 2024 registration and grades; non-U of T transcripts must be official or certified by the graduate unit and include legends)*;
3. Provide curriculum vitae (no page restrictions, including list of publications, presentations, and awards);
4. Merge all required application materials into one (1) PDF;
5. Submit the application package in one email (excluding the referee’s letter) to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”;
6. Arrange for their supervisor** to email a letter of support to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”.

* Electronic transcripts are acceptable; an unencrypted copy of the file — using “Print to PDF” via Adobe Acrobat Reader or an internet browser (e.g., Chrome) — must be created in order to merge the document with other application materials. Certification/validation may be performed by the graduate unit. If the graduate unit is not able to certify/validate a transcript, it is each applicant’s responsibility to obtain and provide within their application package an original official transcript that was issued by the appropriate institution.

** If the student is in the early years of the program and does not have a supervisor, a letter of support may be provided by another faculty member from the program of study.

Student Deadline:

Set by graduate unit

Deadline for Graduate Unit Nominations:

April 18, 2025

Results:

Summer 2025

Payment:

Fall 2025

A&S Graduate Scholarships Application Form

Value and Number of Awards:

Ten (10) awards of $5,000 each

Eligibility:

Currently registered women graduate students in a Faculty of Arts & Science mathematics or science program who will be continuing their program in the fall 2025 session.

Criteria:

Academic merit and financial need. All applicants must meet the university’s financial need criteria, demonstrated through completion of the SGS Financial Need Assessment Form. Seven (7) of the ten (10) awards will be awarded in compliance with Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) requirements, which include Canadian citizenship, permanent resident or protected person status, Ontario residency, in addition to financial need.

Nomination:

Students must submit an application to their graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline. Each graduate unit may nominate two (2) students for consideration. Graduate units will submit their nomination packages by email to the A&S Award Committee.

Application:

To apply, students must:

1. Download and complete the A&S Graduate Scholarships application form (posted below);
2. Complete the appropriate SGS Financial Need Assessment Form, providing estimated resources and expenses for the 2025–26 academic year.
   • Ontario residents: SGS OSOTF Financial Need Assessment Form
   • All other applicants: SGS Financial Need Assessment Form
3. Provide transcripts for all post-secondary studies, including a U of T transcript for the current degree in progress (ACORN print-outs are accepted and must show fall 2024 registration and grades; non-U of T transcripts must be official or certified by the graduate unit and include legends)*;
4. Provide curriculum vitae (no page restrictions, including list of publications, presentations, and awards);
5. Merge all required application materials into one (1) PDF;
6. Submit the application package in one email (excluding the referee’s letter) to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”;
7. Arrange for their supervisor** to email a letter of support to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”.

* Electronic transcripts are acceptable; an unencrypted copy of the file — using “Print to PDF” via Adobe Acrobat Reader or an internet browser (e.g., Chrome) — must be created in order to merge the document with other application materials. Certification/validation may be performed by the graduate unit. If the graduate unit is not able to certify/validate a transcript, it is each applicant’s responsibility to obtain and provide within their application package an original official transcript that was issued by the appropriate institution.

** If the student is in the early years of the program and does not have a supervisor, a letter of support may be provided by another faculty member from the program of study.

Student Deadline:

Set by graduate unit

Deadline for Graduate Unit Nominations:

April 18, 2025

Results:

Summer 2025

Payment:

Fall 2025

A&S Graduate Scholarships Application Form

Value and Number of Awards:

One (1) award of $35,000

Eligibility:

Currently registered domestic master’s or PhD students in the humanities or social sciences at the Faculty of Arts & Science who will be continuing their program in 2025–26. Previous recipients may apply to be considered again but will not receive preference over other applicants.

Criteria:

Academic merit and financial need. All applicants must meet Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) requirements, which include Canadian citizenship, permanent resident or protected person status, Ontario residency and financial need.

Nomination:

Students must submit an application to their graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline. Each graduate unit may nominate one (1) student for consideration. A nomination letter explaining how the selected nominee meets the award criteria must be provided by the graduate chair or associate chair, graduate. Graduate units will submit their nomination packages by email to the A&S Award Committee.

Application:

To apply, students must:

1. Download and complete the A&S Graduate Scholarships application form (posted below);
2. Complete the SGS OSOTF Financial Need Assessment Form, providing estimated resources and expenses for the 2025–26 academic year.
3. Provide transcripts for all post-secondary studies, including a U of T transcript for the current degree in progress (ACORN print-outs are accepted and must show fall 2024 registration and grades; non-U of T transcripts must be official or certified by the graduate unit and include legends)*;
4. Provide curriculum vitae (no page restrictions, including list of publications, presentations, and awards);
5. Merge all required application materials into one (1) PDF;
6. Submit the application package in one email (excluding the referee’s letter) to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”;
7. Arrange for their supervisor** to email a letter of support to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”.

* Electronic transcripts are acceptable; an unencrypted copy of the file — using “Print to PDF” via Adobe Acrobat Reader or an internet browser (e.g., Chrome) — must be created in order to merge the document with other application materials. Certification/validation may be performed by the graduate unit. If the graduate unit is not able to certify/validate a transcript, it is each applicant’s responsibility to obtain and provide within their application package an original official transcript that was issued by the appropriate institution.

** If the student is in the early years of the program and does not have a supervisor, a letter of support may be provided by another faculty member from the program of study.

Student Deadline:

Set by graduate unit

Deadline for Graduate Unit Nominations:

April 18, 2025

Results:

Summer 2025

Payment:

Fall 2025

A&S Graduate Scholarships Application Form

Academic excellence is the Faculty of Arts & Science’s top priority for graduate education. The Faculty of Arts & Science has established a new suite of awards to recognize the very best doctoral students and their achievements.

Value and Number of Awards:

• One (1) Dean’s Doctoral Excellence Scholarship of $25,000
• Three (3) A&S Doctoral Excellence Scholarships of $5,000

Eligibility:

Currently registered doctoral students registered in the Faculty of Arts & Science who will be continuing their program in 2025–26. For 2025–26, the Dean’s Doctoral Excellence Scholarship ($25,000) will be awarded to a student in a Humanities or Social Science program. The A&S Doctoral Excellence Scholarships ($5,000) are open to students in Humanities, Social Science and Science programs.

Criteria:

Applicants must demonstrate:

1. Academic excellence;
2. Originality and significance of the body of work within the applicant’s fields of research;
3. Quality of publications relative to the stage of the career, recognizing that publication expectations vary by program of study;
4. Evidence of impact of the applicant’s work within their fields of research;
5. Level of engagement and quality of training and mentoring provided to students, emerging scholars and participants, relative to the applicant’s career level; and
6. Potential for leadership and societal contributions within and/or beyond the academic community.

Nomination:

Students must submit an application to their graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline. Each graduate unit may nominate one (1) applicant for consideration. A nomination letter explaining how the selected nominee meets the award criteria must be provided by the graduate chair or associate chair, graduate. Graduate units will submit their nomination packages by email to the A&S Award Committee.

Application:

To apply, students must:

1. Download and complete the A&S Graduate Scholarships application form, including the “Applicant Statement” section (posted below);
2. Provide transcripts for all post-secondary studies, including a U of T transcript for the current degree in progress (ACORN print-outs are accepted and must show fall 2024 registration and grades; non-U of T transcripts must be official or certified by the graduate unit and include legends)*;
3. Provide curriculum vitae (no page restrictions, including list of publications, presentations, and awards);
4. Merge all required application materials into one (1) PDF;
5. Submit the application package in one email (excluding the referee’s letter) to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”;
6. Arrange for their supervisor** to email a letter of support to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”.

* Electronic transcripts are acceptable; an unencrypted copy of the file — using “Print to PDF” via Adobe Acrobat Reader or an internet browser (e.g., Chrome) — must be created in order to merge the document with other application materials. Certification/validation may be performed by the graduate unit. If the graduate unit is not able to certify/validate a transcript, it is each applicant’s responsibility to obtain and provide within their application package an original official transcript that was issued by the appropriate institution.

** If the student is in the early years of the program and does not have a supervisor, a letter of support may be provided by another faculty member from the program of study.

Student Deadline:

Set by graduate unit

Deadline for Graduate Unit Nominations:

April 18, 2025

Results:

Summer 2025

Payment:

Fall 2025

A&S Graduate Scholarships Application Form

Value and Number of Awards:

One (1) award of $7,000

Eligibility:

Currently registered research-stream master’s or doctoral students in the Faculty of Arts & Science who will be continuing their program in the fall 2025 session.

Criteria:

Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence as well as outstanding leadership and contributions to the life of the University through student governance, community service or volunteer work.

Nomination:

Students must submit an application to their graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline. Each graduate unit may nominate one (1) applicant for consideration. A nomination letter explaining how the selected nominee meets the award criteria must be provided by the graduate chair or associate chair, graduate. Graduate units will submit their nomination packages by email to the A&S Award Committee.

Application:

To apply, students must:

1. Download and complete the A&S Graduate Scholarships application form, including the “Applicant Statement” section (posted below);
2. Provide transcripts for all post-secondary studies, including a U of T transcript for the current degree in progress (ACORN print-outs are accepted and must show fall 2024 registration and grades; non-U of T transcripts must be official or certified by the graduate unit and include legends)*;
3. Provide curriculum vitae (no page restrictions, including list of publications, presentations, and awards);
4. Merge all required application materials into one (1) PDF;
5. Submit the application package in one email (excluding the referee’s letter) to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”;
6. Arrange for their supervisor** to email a letter of support to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”.

* Electronic transcripts are acceptable; an unencrypted copy of the file — using “Print to PDF” via Adobe Acrobat Reader or an internet browser (e.g., Chrome) — must be created in order to merge the document with other application materials. Certification/validation may be performed by the graduate unit. If the graduate unit is not able to certify/validate a transcript, it is each applicant’s responsibility to obtain and provide within their application package an original official transcript that was issued by the appropriate institution.

** If the student is in the early years of the program and does not have a supervisor, a letter of support may be provided by another faculty member from the program of study.

Student Deadline:

Set by graduate unit

Deadline for Graduate Unit Nominations:

April 18, 2025

Results:

Summer 2025

Payment:

Fall 2025

A&S Graduate Scholarships Application Form

Value and Number of Awards:

• Dr Roman Turko and Yaroslawa Turko Scholarship in Ukrainian Studies (OSOTF): Value and number of awards to vary
• Dmytro and Natalia Haluszka Family Scholarship in Ukrainian Studies (OSOTF): Value and number of awards to vary
• Ivan Bodnarchuk Scholarship in Ukrainian Studies (OSOTF): Value and number of awards to vary

Eligibility:

Currently registered master’s or doctoral students in the Faculty of Arts & Science who will be continuing their program in the fall 2025 session.

Criteria:

Academic merit and financial need. Each applicant must be registered in a graduate program and pursuing study or research in Ukrainian studies. Preference will be given to students in history and the social sciences.

All applicants must meet the university’s financial need criteria, demonstrated through completion of the SGS Financial Need Assessment Form. Two thirds of the funds will be awarded in compliance with Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) criteria, which includes Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected Person status, Ontario residency and financial need.

Nomination:

Students must submit an application to their graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline. Each graduate unit may nominate all eligible students for consideration. Graduate units will submit their nomination packages by email to the A&S Award Committee.

Application:

To apply, students must:

1. Download and complete the A&S Graduate Scholarships application form, including the “Research Budget” (posted below);
   Complete the appropriate SGS Financial Need Assessment Form, providing estimated resources and expenses for the 2025–26 academic year.
   • Ontario residents: SGS OSOTF Financial Need Assessment Form
   • All other applicants: SGS Financial Need Assessment Form
2. Provide transcripts for all post-secondary studies, including a U of T transcript for the current degree in progress (ACORN print-outs are accepted and must show fall 2024 registration and grades; non-U of T transcripts must be official or certified by the graduate unit and include legends)*;
3. Provide curriculum vitae (no page restrictions, including list of publications, presentations, and awards);
4. Merge all required application materials into one (1) PDF;
5. Submit the application package in one email (excluding the referee’s letter) to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title, "A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”;
6. Arrange for their supervisor to email a letter of support to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title, "A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”.

* Electronic transcripts are acceptable; an unencrypted copy of the file — using “Print to PDF” via Adobe Acrobat Reader or an internet browser (e.g., Chrome) — must be created in order to merge the document with other application materials. Certification/validation may be performed by the graduate unit. If the graduate unit is not able to certify/validate a transcript, it is each applicant’s responsibility to obtain and provide within their application package an original official transcript that was issued by the appropriate institution.

** If the student is in the early years of the program and does not have a supervisor, a letter of support may be provided by another faculty member from the program of study.

Student Deadline:

Set by graduate unit

Deadline for Graduate Unit Nominations:

April 18, 2025

Results:

Summer 2025

Payment:

Fall 2025

A&S Graduate Scholarships Application Form

Value and Number of Awards:

Five (5) awards of $10,000 each

Eligibility:

Currently registered master’s or doctoral students in a Faculty of Arts & Science program who will be continuing their program in the fall 2025 session.

Criteria:

Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and be undertaking study/research on China, Russia or Soviet studies.

Nomination:

Students must submit an application to their graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline. Each graduate unit may nominate two (2) applicants for consideration. Graduate units will submit their nomination packages by email to the A&S Award Committee.

Application:

To apply, students must:

1. Download and complete the A&S Graduate Scholarships application form (posted below);
2. Provide transcripts for all post-secondary studies, including a U of T transcript for the current degree in progress (ACORN print-outs are accepted and must show fall 2024 registration and grades; non-U of T transcripts must be official or certified by the graduate unit and include legends)*;
3. Provide curriculum vitae (no page restrictions, including list of publications, presentations, and awards);
4. Merge all required application materials into one (1) PDF;
5. Submit the application package in one email (excluding the referee’s letter) to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”;
6. Arrange for their supervisor** to email a letter of support to the applicant’s graduate unit by the unit’s application deadline with the subject title “A&S Graduate Scholarships — Applicant’s Last Name”.

* Electronic transcripts are acceptable; an unencrypted copy of the file — using “Print to PDF” via Adobe Acrobat Reader or an internet browser (e.g., Chrome) — must be created in order to merge the document with other application materials. Certification/validation may be performed by the graduate unit. If the graduate unit is not able to certify/validate a transcript, it is each applicant’s responsibility to obtain and provide within their application package an original official transcript that was issued by the appropriate institution.

** If the student is in the early years of the program and does not have a supervisor, a letter of support may be provided by another faculty member from the program of study.

Student Deadline:

Set by graduate unit

Deadline for Graduate Unit Nominations:

April 18, 2025

Results:

Summer 2025

Payment:

Fall 2025

A&S Graduate Scholarships Application Form