Location: Canada
Program: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: Varies
Deadline: November 3, 2025
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The University of Toronto offers over 5,800 in-course awards each year to recognize and support current students. These awards are designed to celebrate academic excellence, leadership, and contribution to the university community.
The University of Toronto (U of T), founded in 1827, is Canada’s largest and one of its most prestigious public research universities, with three campuses—St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. Known for its collegiate system, diverse academic programs, and groundbreaking research (including the discovery of insulin and innovations in AI), U of T consistently ranks among the top global institutions. It offers over 700 undergraduate and 200 graduate programs, attracting a vibrant community of students from around the world.
In-Course Awards at U of T are merit-based scholarships granted to current students for outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, or specific accomplishments during their studies. Some awards, like the University of Toronto Scholar In-Course Scholarship (valued around $1,500), are automatic and based on high GPA or percentage averages, while others—such as the Samuel Beatty In-Course Scholarship or Accenture Scholarship—require applications and may be faculty, college, or department-specific. These awards can be university-wide or tied to particular programs, with eligibility and amounts varying annually. Maintaining excellent academic performance and regularly checking faculty or departmental listings increases students’ chances of receiving them.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Different fields of study are available.
- The In-Course Scholarship Awards value varies. Some are valued at $5,000. This can be used to cover:
- Full tuition fee
- Living expense
- Books
- Health care
- Accommodation
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria varies for each of the awards. However, to be eligible for the scholarship, applicant must:
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student at the UoT
- Demonstrate excellent academic results
- Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident of Canada or international student
- Demonstrate financial need
Selection Criteria
The In-Course Scholarship Awards are awarded primarily based on academic excellence and financial need of the student.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
