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).

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 an 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.

Deadline to apply: 12 noon, October 16, 2023. 

• Access the Brookfield Bronfman 2023 application instructions. 
• Access the Brookfield Bronfman 2023 fillable application form.

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.

Deadline to apply: December 15, 2023 @ 12 noon.

Access Scholarship Application Form here. 

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

Deadline to apply: December 15, 2023 @ 12 noon.

Access the Scholarship Application Form here. 

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's Award Explorer online tool can help you explore the diverse funding opportunities that recognize your achievements and financially support your studies.