The Faculty of Arts & Science awards approximately $35.5 million in admission awards to undergraduate students. These awards are offered based on criteria such as academic excellence, financial need, community involvement, leadership, creativity and other qualities.
In addition to A&S awards, students are eligible for thousands of awards at the University of Toronto. To explore the diverse funding opportunities, visit Award Explorer, a centralized, searchable database of thousands of awards.
Types of Awards for Incoming A&S Students
Newly-admitted A&S students may be eligible for thousands of admission awards!
Once you have completed the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) process and been admitted, you have two ways to acquire awards and scholarships:
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Automatic: You are automatically considered for a variety of admission awards and scholarships when you apply to the Faculty of Arts & Science (based on your grades at the time of admission).
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Application-based: Some awards require you to complete a separate application.
As an A&S student, you may be eligible for additional admission awards from your college. There are also awards for upper-year and graduating students that you may qualify for throughout your studies.
Some awards are only available to domestic students, as outlined in the eligibility requirements. U of T defines a domestic student as:
- A Canadian Citizen within the meaning of the Citizenship Act or;
- An Indigenous person who is recognized as a First Nations (status or non-status), Métis or Inuit or;
- A Permanent Resident, Protected Person and Convention Refugee within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act or;
- A person who has been approved “in-principle” for permanent resident status in Canada.
Automatic Admission Awards for A&S Students
Automatic admission awards are ones that incoming students will automatically be considered for; no separate application is needed.
| Award/Scholarship Name | Key Eligibility Requirements | Estimated Value |
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| Allen X. Ma Scholarship for Excellence in Leadership |
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$2,500 |
Financial need may be considered. |
Covers international tuition fees, incidental fees and University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) fees for four consecutive years, or until degree completion, whichever comes first. | |
| Dr. Babak Farzad’s Award of Leadership |
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Approximately $1,100 |
| Edward Blake Admission Scholarship |
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$5,500 over four years of study |
| International Merit Admission Award |
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Up to $50,000 over four years of study (up to $20,000 in the first year and renewable for $10,000 in second, third and fourth years) |
| James Hosinec & Carol M. Isaac Scholarship in the Faculty of Arts & Science |
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$10,000 in the first year of study |
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New Field Education Group International Entrance Scholarship |
Preference is given to a student who has demonstrated strong leadership potential and community involvement. |
$2,500 |
| Toronto Hong Kong Lions Club Admission Scholarship in Commerce |
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Approximately $1,900 |
| Uforse Award in Leadership and Volunteerism at Rotman Commerce |
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$2,500 |
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University of Toronto International Scholar Award
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Up to $100,000 over four years of study (up to $40,000 in the first year and renewable for $20,000 in the second, third and fourth years). |
| University of Toronto International Scholar Award (Rotman Commerce) |
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Up to $100,000 over four years of study (up to $40,000 in the first year and renewable for $20,000 in the second, third and fourth years). |
| University of Toronto International Merit Award (Rotman Commerce) |
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Up to $50,000 over four years of study (up to $20,000 in the first year and renewable for $10,000 in the second, third and fourth years). |
Application-Based Admission Awards for A&S Students
Faculty of Arts & Science students can apply to hundreds of awards. To be eligible, students must research and find which ones they qualify for — there are often separate opportunities for domestic and international students — then complete and submit an additional application. See the list below with links for more information on award details and terms and conditions.
Note: If you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or protected person (convention refugee), you may be eligible to apply for multiple admission awards at once by completing the Awards Profile in your JOIN U of T portal. The list below indicates which awards require an Awards Profile application.
| Award/Scholarship Name | Key Eligibility Requirements | How to Apply | Estimated Value |
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| Building Canadian Leaders: Donald S. McKeracher Scholarship in Rotman Commerce |
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To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | Up to approximately $15,400 over four years of study |
| Building Canadian Leaders: Frank William Moore Scholarship in Rotman Commerce |
Preference given to a University College student |
To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | Approximately $2,340 |
| Building Canadian Leaders: Class of 1968 Scholarship in Rotman Commerce |
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To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | Up to approximately $15,800 over four years of study |
| Building Canadian Leaders: Mr. Rajeeb Mukherjee |
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To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | Approximately $2,250 |
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David L. Adams Bursary |
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To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | $2,000 |
| Jack and Adrienne Taylor Scholarship for Undergraduate Students |
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To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | $14,000 in the first year of study |
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James Davie Bursary in Commerce and Finance |
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To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | Approximately $1,830 |
| Harbord Collegiate Entrance Award |
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To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | Approximately $2,500 |
| Nicoletta and Dan Scrimger Award |
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To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | Up to approximately $21,500 over four years of study |
| Robert Davis & Joseph Chen Access and Diversity Bursary at the University of Toronto |
Preference will be given to a Black student from the Greater Toronto Area. |
To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | $2,500 |
| The Daysy Krieger Young Memorial Award at the University of Toronto |
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To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | $2,500 |
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To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | $25,000 over four years of study | |
| William Waters Commerce and Finance Award |
Preference is given to a Woodsworth College student. |
To be considered, students must first apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile. | $10,000 |
College Awards
Each college at the Faculty of Arts & Science offers awards based on leadership, merit and other criteria. Visit the awards page within each college for more details:
- Innis College Awards
- New College Awards
- St. Michael's College Awards
- Trinity College Awards
- University College Awards
- Victoria College Awards
- Woodsworth College Awards
Upper Year & Graduate Awards
Beyond first year, U of T students have access to more than 4,730 in-course awards every year.
In total, the University’s annual merit-based awards for undergraduate and graduate students total $165.5 million! This includes renewable rewards and scholarships for those who excel in their academics and extracurricular activities.
Learn more about the various in-course and graduate award opportunities below.
- Current student awards: The Faculty of Arts & Science offers more than 700 awards for current undergraduate students, including annual renewable awards and scholarships. For a full list of awards at U of T, visit Awards Explorer.
- Academic departments: Most academic departments offer awards for undergraduate students. Visit your departmental website or speak to an advisor for help with department awards.
- Graduate awards: View a list of major graduate awards on the School of Graduate Studies website.
- Awards to study abroad: Both the Centre for International Experience and the Professional and International Programs office coordinate a variety of awards to help students study abroad.
- External awards: For more information on how to apply for external awards available to U of T students, visit the University Registrar’s Office website.
