Scholarships & Awards

Gift of the Toronto Alumnae Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority; awarded to an outstanding female student. If there is no suitable candidate in third year, the award may be made in second year.

Bequest of Verna Pearl Fraser in memory of her late husband, George Roderick Fraser (UC 1928). For outstanding students entering University College intending to pursue mathematical studies, who come from Ontario schools outside “Metropolitan Toronto”.  The award value is $3,000 and is renewable up to 3 times for a total possible value of $12,000. The scholarships are renewable provided students achieve an annual grade point average of at least 3.50 on a course load of 4 full credit equivalents (FCEs) from September to September. Students must be enrolled in full-time studies in order to receive a renewal of their scholarship. 

To be awarded annually to a graduating or graduate student affiliated with University College. Preference will be given to a student intending to pursue research, archaeological exploration or a creative project in which the object or site of study is Greece of Italy. 

Of the value of the annual income; intended to help with the purchase of books. 

Founded by subscription in memory of Miss Gertrude Lawler. To be awarded in first year for English.

Bequest of Grace Agnes Fletcher (UC 1944), of the value of the annual income from the fund, for a student with excellent performance in a program sponsored by the Geography Department.

Gift of the graduating class of UC 1994, for a student entering University College from the Transitional Year Program who is deserving of financial assistance.

The Grant H. Ferguson Scholarship was established in honour of Grant H. Ferguson, BA (UC 1949), QC, upon the occasion of his retirement as mining and lands commissioner in the Ministry of Natural Resources. In making the award, preference will be given to a student going on to study law with the intent to specialize, ultimately, in the field of natural resources. If no such student is available, the scholarship may be awarded to a student graduating from a program of courses including geology, botany, zoology, or environmental studies.

Established by the late Colonel H.J. Grasett, CMG, in memory of his brother, the late G.R. Grasett. It will be awarded to the student ranking highest with Grade A standing in classics, provided that his/her combined marks of the second and third years average 80 per cent. If no candidate qualifies, the scholarship may be awarded to a student of the fourth year who intends to pursue a course of graduate study in the University. 

A gift of Mr. Kuldip Neelam, Mr. Satbir Neelam and family in honour of Mrs. Gurdev Kaur Neelam with a value of the annual income of the fund. To be offered on admission, in recognition of service to the community, on the basis of academic merit and financial need.