Scholarships & Awards

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.

Bequest of the late Professor William Stafford Milner (UC 1941), of the value of the annual income. For excellence in Greek and Roman history, with preference to students studying the subject in the original languages and also taking more than one course in the field.

Gifted from the estate of Pauline Anne Reinboth in memory of Walter (UC’27) and Hyacinth Frisby. To be awarded annually to a UC student in any program in the Faculty of Arts and Science on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need.

Gift from the grandchildren of William and Sheila Cowan (UC’41). To be awarded to second, third and fourth year students enrolled in the Humanities, with preference given to those majoring or specializing in History, and further preference to students who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces, especially combat veterans or students who are their spouses, children or siblings. In accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS), the primary criterion will be financial need.  Apply using the online grant application available on ACORN.

Gifted from the estate of Christine Holmes Crockett in memory of her late husband, William Mabon Crockett (UC’42). To be awarded to University College students in financial need who are enrolled in programs in the Department of English and have demonstrated financial need. Awards will vary in number and value. 

Gift of the late Mrs. Kathleen Mabel Mowbray, in honour of her husband, William Mowbray, of the value of the annual income from the fund. Preference is given to a student currently taking English as one of their courses. Apply using the online grant application available on ACORN.

To provide a bursary for a UC student with financial need. Preference will be given to students in modern languages. Awards are variable in number and size. Apply using the online grant application available on ACORN.