Scholarships & Awards

Awarded to a UC student pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Arts, based on academic merit, with a preference for a student in an English program.

For students enrolled in the Sexual Diversity Studies program. Awarded to a student with financial need. Scholarships and awards will be given to students without regard to students’ college membership.  Recipients must satisfy the eligibility requirements of the OSOTF II / OTSS program. 

Gift of various donors in appreciation of Professor Paul Perron’s term as Principal of University College (1997 – 2005). To be awarded to UC students who are enrolled in a minimum course load of 3.0 with a GPA of at least 3.0. The award must be made in accordance with the UofT Policy on Student Awards and OSOTF II / OTSS program guidelines. Apply using the online grant application available on ACORN.

Gift of his students, colleagues and friends in honour of Peter V. Marinelli (1933-93), professor of English in University College (1963-93). To be awarded for excellent performance by a University College student enrolled in the specialist program in English.

Bequest of the late Colonel R.W. Leonard, each of the value of $500. One gives preference to the humanities, one to the social sciences, one to the physical sciences and one is open. (Four scholarships offered in each of first, second, third and fourth years.)

Bequest of the late Colonel R.W. Leonard, to a student of University College in any year, enrolled in at least one full course equivalent in Canadian Studies. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in the specialist program in Canadian Studies.

Bequest of the late Colonel R.W. Leonard to a full-time student of the University College in any year who is enrolled in the drama program.

Gift of R.O. Daly, QC (UC 1912); to be awarded to the student with the highest mark in FRE240.

Awarded on the basis of financial need to students enrolled in Health Studies or Sexual Diversity Studies Programs. Preference will be given to a 4th year student who has demonstrated academic excellence in gender or addiction issues related to social determinants of health. 

Bequest of Helen Eunice Stubbs (UC 1933) in memory of her father, Samuel James Stubbs. These awards (variable in number and value) are to assist students in third and fourth Years whose programs of study include courses in classics and/or English.  The basis of the decision will include financial need, professional interest and academic ability.