Scholarships
Every year, Woodsworth College distributes more than $225,000 in scholarships. For most of these scholarships, you do not need to submit an application as you will be automatically considered on the basis of academic merit and, in some cases, volunteer work.
Admission 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).
Awards for Black, Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ Students
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:
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2020 WCSA Community Engagement Award
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Donna Lightfoot Award
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Emma Leckey Memorial Award
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Phyllis Velona Walker Scholarship
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Principal Joseph R. Desloges Legacy Scholarship
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Sandra Laughren and Steven Dwyer Scholarship
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Swan/Francis Award
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Tom Mitchinson and David Connolly Award
Detailed descriptions of award criteria may be found on the Awards Explorer website.
The application deadline for 2023 has now passed.
Awards for Academic Bridging Program graduates
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.
Brookfield Peter F. Bronfman Gold and Leadership Scholarships
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.
Applications for this scholarship are now closed.
Faculty of Arts & Science scholarships
The Faculty of Arts & Science offers over 300 in-course and admission scholarships to undergraduate students.
Graduation awards
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).
In-course scholarships
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.
The application deadline for 2023 has now passed.
Sole-Support Parent Scholarships
Woodsworth College has a number of scholarships designed to assist sole-support parents.
The application deadline for 2023 has now passed.
Summer Abroad awards
The Summer Abroad Office offers a number of awards and bursaries for students participating in a Summer Abroad program.
University of Toronto Student Leadership Awards
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.
Other University of Toronto scholarships
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.