Scholarships & Awards

Established in 1948 in memory of Professor Frederic Davidson (UC ’90), the Frederic Davidson Competition offers one prize of $2,000, one of $1,000, and one of $500 annually to any undergraduate student registered at UC, or whose submission is linked to work in a UC program or affiliated Centre, for any type of academic essay. Preference will be given to essays on English or French literature.

Established by Marguerite Ruth Dow (UC’49) in memory of her father Gordon Russell Dow (1887-1974). To be awarded to a University College student enrolled in Astronomy who has demonstrated financial need. Academic standing will also be considered.

The Gordon H. Southam Scholarships were established originally by the Southam family in memory of Gordon Hamilton Southam (UC 1907), killed in action in 1916. Intended to assist University College students with the costs of university education. The primary criterion for selecting recipients will be financial need. Also considered will be academic standing, and participation in extracurricular activities in the University.

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.

Established by the class of 1997 to assist a University College student who demonstrates financial need. Financial need will be the primary criterion in determining the recipient but involvement in college life and service to the college community may also be considered.

The Gurston Allen Memorial Bursary is a gift of the Kappa Alumni Association, Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity, in memory of the late Gurston S. Allen (UC 1931). It has a value of the annual income of the fund. It is awarded at full value to a student who is a Canadian citizen on the basis of financial need and good academic standing. 

To be awarded to a student living in Loudon House, Sir Daniel Wilson Residence at University College on the basis of financial need. Apply using the online grant application available on ACORN.

The award is intended to assist deserving University College students with the costs of living in UC residences. Financial need will be the primary criterion in making the award, but service to the community and family circumstances may also be taken into consideration. 

Established primarily to support students in the Sexual Diversity Studies (SDS) Program. Though preference will be given to students in the SDS Program, awards may also be given to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students enrolled in other programs at the University of Toronto. Although the primary criterion for selection will be financial need based on the requirements of the OTSS program, the Committee may also consider other factors such as a student’s commitment to academic achievement, outstanding volunteer contributions on or off campus aimed at increasing acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

To assist students in any discipline to travel to France or any francophone country or province 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 French Department. 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 University College students with travel to present papers at a scholarly conference. Awards will vary in number and value.