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. 

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.

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. 

Bequest of Mrs. Ella Ferguson in honour of her husband the Honourable Howard Ferguson, premier of the Province of Ontario 1923-30 (UC 1892). These scholarships are intended to recognize outstanding Ontario students applying from outside the Greater Toronto area in order to encourage enrolment at “the Provincial College.” 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 course equivalents (FCEs) from September to September.

Awarded on the basis of academic merit to an Indigenous UC student. Preference will be given to a student who has completed courses in a law-related undergraduate program.

Gift of the late J.S. McLean, each of the value of up to $3,000 cash, with a total possible value of up to $5,000 over 4 years, for excellence in any subjects or for general proficiency. 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.