Scholarships & Awards

The Dorothy Pratt Memorial Scholarship is intended to provide an award for a Canadian female student in her graduating year, or a Canadian female graduate of University College who is entering a graduate program in management (e.g., MBA in the Faculty of Management).

Established in commemoration of Dr. James A. (UC 1913) and Connie P. Dickson, these awards are intended to recognize the best University College students with Grade A standing enrolled in science and mathematics programs. (These shall be the specialist and major programs designated in the calendar as leading to the Bachelor of Science degrees.)

Gift of the Toronto charter branch of the Association of Administrative Assistants; this award has a value of approximately $400.   

This award was donated by Diane Wilson (UC'77) in honour of her parents, Earle and Vivian Pullan. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Commerce program. Preference to a student in Second Year who has shown an interest in History and/or Politics. 

Gift of the late Edward Blake, formerly chancellor of the University. To be awarded to a student with high academic ability who is entering Modern Language and Literature. Award Value: $60.

To be awarded to University College students pursuing programs in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, or Jewish Studies on the basis of academic merit.

Established by Professor Paul Perron, principal of University College, and his wife, Jacqueline Perron, in honour of her mother, Elisabeth Destout. To assist a student in any discipline to travel to France in connection with his or her studies. First preference for a student from University College; if no such suitable candidate is available, the award may be used to assist a student from any college who is enrolled in a program sponsored by the Department of French. Students who have just completed their undergraduate studies are eligible, as well as those in the midst of their studies.  Should there be no suitable candidates available in any given year, a portion of the funds may be used to assist a University College student with travel to deliver a paper at a scholarly conference.

Bequest of the late Elizabeth Ann Wintercorbyn, in the amount of the annual income in recognition of excellent performance in English.

The gift of Elizabeth Brown (UC 1928) to perpetuate her contribution to Canada's role in less-favoured regions of the world.  Miss Brown served with the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in Palestine, the International Refugee Organization in West Germany and the Foster Parents Plan in Vietnam and Australia. The fund assists undergraduate and graduate students to travel beyond North America in connection with their studies or future career plans, preferably in relation to Peace and Conflict Studies.  Grants are variable, according to available funds and need.

For a student who has achieved excellent results in the Sexual Diversity Studies Program. The Director will be consulted regarding appropriate candidates. Open to all students in the Sexual Diversity Studies Program, regardless of college affiliation.