Scholarships & Awards

Bequest of the late Thomas A. Russell. This award recognizes excellence in any subjects or general proficiency. Preference will be given to students entering the Sir Daniel Wilson Residence or Whitney Hall.

Founded by subscription in honour of Professor Frederick Tracy; scholarship of the value of the annual income from the fund, awarded to the student who obtains the highest percentage in Grade A standing in an ethics course. 

To assist with the relief of student loan debt for students who have graduated from the Transitional Year Program upon their subsequent graduation from the Faculty of Arts and Science. Preference will be given to those who are graduating from University College but other TYP alumni will be eligible if funds are sufficient. The intention is to provide relief equivalent to one year of a student’s OSAP debt.

Supported by donations from University College Alumni and awarded on the basis of academic merit or financial need. Eligible students are automatically considered.

To be awarded to the most outstanding graduating student in each of arts, science and commerce.

For excellence in any subject or general proficiency in secondary school. Only awarded when required: if all other renewable scholarships are exhausted. 

Awarded to University College students for excellent academic performance in a course. Number and value to be determined by need and funds available.

Awarded to a UC student on the basis of academic merit. Preference will be given to a first year student in the Hart House Debating Club.

Established by Dorel Callendar in memory of her husband, Victor Callendar (UC 1959), and supported by family and friends. To be awarded at admission to a student born or raised in the Caribbean, with preference to students from Grenada. Recipients must be registered at University College and will be selected on the basis of academic merit. Financial need may also be considered.

Gift of Mrs. van der Smissen in memory of her husband, formerly head of the Department of German in University College; scholarship is of the value of the income and awarded to the student who obtains the highest Grade A standing in German.