Scholarships & Awards

Edward Moss Davidson Awards are a gift of the family and friends of the late Edward Moss Davidson (UC 1934), former Director of Admissions of the University of Toronto. The amount of each award depends on financial need. All students of University College in good academic standing are eligible for consideration. Apply using the online grant application available on ACORN.

Established by Eunice Croll Mouckley to support students in the study of Humanities at University College. To be awarded to full-time, undergraduate student(s) at University College studying Humanities on the basis of financial need. Awards will be limited to no more than two per year.  

To be awarded to students registered at University College on the basis of financial need, with a preference for Indigenous students. Eligible candidates are identified through the University's UTAPS program. 

The Frank W. Woods Bursary will be awarded to University College students with a financial need. 

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.

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.