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The Founding College of the University of Toronto

Scholarships & Awards

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In Course Scholarships
Created by Klaus Goldschlag (UC 1944), in honour of Allan Coatsworth, whose ecumenical benevolence assisted young Jewish Torontonians before and during the Second World War. To be awarded annually to students in University College who have achieved high standing in one or more of the following areas of study: history, philosophy and languages. Awards have a value of $500 and are variable in number.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrolled in UC

How to Apply

  • Automatic Consideration/No Application Required
Financial Need Awards
The Allan Coatsworth Memorial Scholarship was created by Klaus Goldschlag (UC 1944) in honour of Allan Coatsworth, whose ecumenical benevolence assisted young Jewish Torontonians before and during the Second World War. It is awarded annually to students in University College who have achieved high standing in one or more of the following areas of study: history, philosophy and languages. The primary criterion for the award is financial need. Awards have a value of $500 and are variable in number. Apply using the online grant application available on ACORN.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrolled in UC

How to Apply

  • Application Required
Leadership Awards
In memory of  Flt/Lt. S.A. Marshall (UC 1948) who gave his life in the service of Canada on May 19, 1956. The bursary of the value of the annual income is awarded to a student entering their graduating year, requiring financial assistance, who has in previous years obtained high academic standing and has been active in student affairs. Approximate value is $400.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrolled in UC

How to Apply

  • Application Required
In Course Scholarships
The prize will alternate between Old French of the third year and French phonetics of the first year and will be awarded to a student ranking first in first-class honours in the subjects of Old French and French Phonetics respectively. If no candidate qualifies, the prize may be awarded elsewhere at the discretion of college council.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrolled in UC

How to Apply

  • Automatic Consideration/No Application Required
In Course Scholarships
Bequest of the late Mrs. Helen Shepard in memory of her daughter Ann, a student of Parkdale Collegiate who died in 1928 before entering University; the first scholarship with a value of $400, the second of $300, and the remaining four of $250 each. In making the first two awards, preference will be given to students intending to enter a second-year program in biological sciences.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrolled in UC

How to Apply

  • Automatic Consideration/No Application Required
In Course Scholarships
Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies
To provide funding for 3rd and 4th year University College students enrolled in either Specialist or Major programs in the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies.  

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrolled in UC

How to Apply

  • Automatic Consideration/No Application Required
In Course Scholarships
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.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrolled in UC

How to Apply

  • Automatic Consideration/No Application Required
Financial Need Awards
Provided under the will of the late Mrs. Bessie Griffith Cosens, a graduate of University College in the year 1924, and supplemented by her husband, Mr. Gordon Cosens.  To be awarded to a woman student of University College in any course, and in any year, who is most deserving of financial assistance.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrolled in UC

How to Apply

  • Application Required
Leadership Awards
Created by Shanley Lee (BCom 1981 UC) in honour of his parents, Bing and Jane Lee, who exemplified humility, curiosity, and scholarship during their lives.  The award covers a year's tuition* for one UC student per year based on outstanding leadership contributions to the University College and the University of Toronto community. Preference will be given to a student with both peer mentoring experience and high academic achievement. Financial need may also be considered. Recipient must register in full-time studies in the subsequent Fall/Winter session. *Equivalent value of regulated Program Fee, Arts & Science

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrolled in UC

How to Apply

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

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrolled in UC

How to Apply

  • Automatic Consideration/No Application Required