Scholarships & Awards

To provide an annual award to an undergraduate student registered at University College or whose submission is linked to work in a UC program or affiliated Centre.

Awarded to a University College student on the basis of financial need. Apply using the online grant application available on ACORN.

Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Schwartz in memory of her late husband; prize of the value of the annual income.

Bequest of the late Louis Rosenfeld. The award has a value of approximately $400 with a total possible value of approximately $2,400 over 4 years; awarded for general proficiency. The scholarship includes tuition allowance of $500 per year, which is renewable with an annual GPA of at least 3.50 on a course load of four full course equivalents (FCEs) from September to September.

To recognize and encourage outstanding academic performance in science, social sciences and humanities at University College.  Awarded to students finishing their first, second, third, or fourth year of study. Awards vary in value and number.

This bursary is to assist University College Students enrolled in an Actuarial Science program who demonstrate financial need. Apply using the online grant application available on ACORN.

To be awarded annually for deserving achievement by a University College student in a Commerce Program. Financial need may also be taken into account. 

Founded in 1889 by the Rev. Samuel Lyle of the city of Hamilton, accompanied by a financial award.

To be awarded on the basis of financial need to full-time, undergraduate students enrolled in the Humanities in University College with preference to those studying Philosophy. Eligible candidates are identified through the University's UTAPS program.

Established by a gift of the University College Committee in appreciation of Professor Forguson’s term as principal of University College (1989-97), these awards are intended to assist University College students to benefit from the advantages of living in the college’s residences. Financial need is the primary criterion in selecting recipients, but academic merit and community involvement are also considered. Awards vary in size and number. Apply using the online grant application available on ACORN.