The University’s Commitment
The University of Toronto is committed to the principle that students who are offered admission will have the financial support necessary to allow them to enter and complete their program. The commitment is based on the assumption that Canadian citizens/permanent residents will first access the government aid for which they are eligible. Financial need is assessed based on the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), because OSAP provides a uniform method of assessing student need. For students who are assessed by OSAP (or by another Canadian provincial government financial aid program) as requiring maximum assistance, and whose assessed need is not fully covered by government aid, the university will ensure that the full need is met.
University of Toronto Advance Planning for Students (UTAPS)
All full-time students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, in good academic standing and assessed by OSAP as requiring maximum assistance, and whose assessed need is not fully covered by government aid for the maximum OSAP or other government support will be automatically considered for this nonrepayable grant. Students receiving funding from another province/territory or a First Nations band are also eligible for consideration. Students who do not meet the residence criteria for any province or territory should contact the Office of Admissions and Awards to discuss their residence history and financial situation in more detail with a counsellor. Students may do a self assessment on-line to obtain an estimate of the level of assistance. Full details on this program available at http://www.utaps.utoronto.ca/
Aid From Other Sources
Faculty of Physical Education and Health Bursaries
Needy students may obtain applications and information from the B.P.H.E. program office. Applications must be submitted by November 1st. Applications can be downloaded from the Office of Admissions and Awards website.
Other Bursaries and Awards
A comprehensive list of other bursaries, recognition awards, and scholarships is available at www.adm.utoronto.ca/fa.
The U of T Noah Meltz Program of Financial Assistance
This program provides grants to assist part-time undergraduate students who have financial need. The program assists students who are ineligible to apply to the Ontario Student Assistance program (OSAP) because their course load is less the OSAP minimum of 60 %. Applications are available from the Office of Admissions and Awards.
Ontario Special Bursary Plan
This program provides up to $2,500 per year (September to August) in nonrepayable bursary assistance for students enrolled in less than 1.5 credits per term. Students eligible for this program are those pursuing their first degree, receiving social assistance as a result of a disability or family situation and unable to study full-time for these reasons. The program provides funding for educational costs only such as tuition fees, books, travel and babysitting. There is limited budget for this provincial program.
Ontario Graduate Scholarships
The Government of Ontario provides a number of scholarships for graduate studies. These are tenable at any Ontario university and can provide funding for up to three terms. The value of the scholarships is established by the Government of Ontario. Last year the value was $5,000 per term. Apply early! Applications can be obtained at osap.gov.on.ca.
The application deadline is established by each department, but is generally early fall of the year prior to graduation.
Many other scholarships, fellowships and bursaries are available for graduate studies. These are listed and described in the School of Graduate Studies Calendar. For more information contact the School of Graduate Studies, Fellowships and Loans Office, 63 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2Z9, (416) 978-2379.