Scholarships

Every year, Woodsworth College provides admission scholarships to the most promising new students entering U of T directly from high school.

• No application is necessary (students are considered automatically).

Woodsworth Awards

Woodsworth College has a number of awards specifically for students who self-identify as Black, Indigenous or 2SLGBTQ+. The application for these awards is available in the fall term.

Students may be considered for the following awards in addition to all other in-course awards offered by the College:

• 2020 WCSA Community Engagement Award

• Donna Lightfoot Award

• Emma Leckey Memorial Award

• Phyllis Velona Walker Scholarship

• Principal Joseph R. Desloges Legacy Scholarship

• Sandra Laughren and Steven Dwyer Scholarship

• Swan/Francis Award

• Tom Mitchinson and David Connolly Award

Detailed descriptions of award criteria may be found on the Awards Explorer website.

Access the scholarship application form.

Deadline to apply: December 13, 2024.  

Indigenous Learning & Knowledge Grants, Awards & Financial Aid

The Faculty of Arts & Science works closely with Indigenous offices across U of T to ensure Indigenous students can access a cohesive network of services and supports.

Learn more on the Arts & Science Indigenous Learning & Knowledge Grants, Awards & Financial Aid page. 

Through the generosity of Professor William Waters and other donors, a number of scholarships are awarded each year on the basis of both financial need and academic achievement to students who were registered in the Academic Bridging Program and have now begun their degree studies.

The Brookfield Peter F. Bronfman Gold and Leadership Scholarships are awarded to outstanding, all-round Woodsworth College students who are in their final year of a first undergraduate degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50. One Gold Scholarship valued at $12,000 and five Leadership Scholarships valued at $6,000 will be awarded each year.

Before you apply, please carefully review the criteria for the scholarships (found on the application instructions below) which includes:

• High academic achievement;
• Financial need;
• Demonstrated leadership qualities;
• Community involvement.

The deadline to apply for 2024 has now passed. 

The Faculty of Arts & Science offers over 300 in-course and admission scholarships to undergraduate students. 

Learn more about Faculty of Arts & Science scholarships. 

A small number of graduation awards are given out to graduating students on the basis of academic merit.

• No application is necessary (students are considered automatically).

Woodsworth College distributes in-course scholarships late in the fall term of each year. These recognize the college’s highest achieving students. These include Service Awards, which are normally awarded to fourth-year students who have significant volunteer experience.

• Access the scholarship application form.

• Deadline to apply: December 13, 2024. 

Woodsworth College has a number of scholarships designed to assist sole-support parents.

• Access the scholarship application form.

• Deadline to apply: December 13, 2024.  

The Summer Abroad Office offers a number of awards and bursaries for students participating in a Summer Abroad program.

The University of Toronto Student Leadership Awards recognize graduating students for their exemplary contributions and significant impact on U of T and on the university experience of their peers.

• Learn more about Student Leadership Awards. 

U of T Award Explorer

U of T's Award Explorer online tool can help you explore the diverse funding opportunities that recognize your achievements and financially support your studies.

Indigenous Learning & Knowledge Grants, Awards & Financial Aid

The Faculty of Arts & Science works closely with Indigenous offices across U of T to ensure Indigenous students can access a cohesive network of services and supports.

Learn more on the Arts & Science Indigenous Learning & Knowledge Grants, Awards & Financial Aid page.