Scholarships & Awards

Gift of the late Arthur Cohen (UC 1903). The value is approximately $500 plus the tuition allowance for a total possible value of approximately $2,500 over four years; awarded for general proficiency, including English and French. The scholarships include tuition allowance of $500 per year which is renewable with an annual grade point average of at least 3.50 on a course load of 4 full credit equivalents (FCEs) from September to September.

Gift of the late Mr. Arthur Cohen and Mrs. Cohen; awarded to a student who has specialized in English. 

A bequest of Mrs. Beryl Lowry, an alumna of University College who studied English Literature in her later years; this prize is to be awarded to a student in any year who has done well in courses in English literature.

To be awarded to second- or third-year University College students pursuing a Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations program based on demonstrated financial need.

In honour of the late Professor C.A. Chant, former professor of astrophysics, this award is the gift of the late William McLeod (UC 1895) and is to be awarded to the student who obtains the highest Grade A standing in an appropriate astronomy course. 

The gift of the late C.L. Burton, CBE.  Preference will be given to students who have completed third year in the humanities, but awards may be made in other years and fields at the discretion of the college council.

Gift of the late C.L. Burton, CBE. The scholarship will be awarded to University College students with a Grade A standing who show special proficiency in Second and Third years in Mathematics and/or Physical Sciences.

Gift of the late C.L. Burton, CBE, To be awarded to students with Grade A standing who show special proficiency in Modern Languages in First, Second or Third Year.

Awarded to a student with the highest final grade in the course CDN268: Canada and Globalization.

The Canadian Studies Interdisciplinary Prize, generously supported by Peter Warrian, is awarded to an undergraduate student who writes the best essay on any interdisciplinary aspect of Canadian life, thought, or society and is in financial need. The student must be in the Canadian Studies program or enrolled in a University college course that is sponsored by the Canadian Studies department.