The following awards are available to current and/or recent RSI graduate students and have application deadlines in the near future. It is recommended that you check back regularly and/or bookmark this page to ensure you have the most up to date information.
| AWARD | DESCRIPTION | DEADLINE* |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (for Domestic Students) |
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) program encourages excellence in graduate studies at publicly-assisted universities in Ontario. Since 1975, the OGS program has been providing merit-based scholarships to Ontario’s best graduate students in all disciplines of academic study. The scholarship program at U of T is jointly funded by the Province of Ontario and the University of Toronto. The Province allocates OGS awards to universities specifying the number of awards that each may offer to their students annually. Indigenous Scholar Awards Graduate students who are Indigenous to Canada (recognized in the Constitution Act, 1982 as a person who identifies with First nations (Status/Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit) and provide this information on their OGS application may be eligible to be considered for one of at least three (3) Ontario Graduate Scholarship Indigenous Scholar Awards and other Indigenous awards offered by the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto, such as the McCuaig-Throop Bursary and the newly created SGS Inclusive Excellence Graduate Scholarship, each valued at $10,000. *“Indigenous peoples” is a collective name for the original peoples of North America and their descendants. “Aboriginal peoples” is also often used as a synonym. For the purposes of this program, the University of Toronto uses the Canadian Constitution Act, 1982 definition of Aboriginal peoples as including the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada. |
MAR 23, 2024 |
| 2024-2025 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (for International Students) | The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) program encourages excellence in graduate studies at publicly-assisted universities in Ontario. Since 1975, the OGS program has been providing merit-based scholarships to Ontario’s best graduate students in all disciplines of academic study. The scholarship program at U of T is jointly funded by the Province of Ontario and the University of Toronto. The Province allocates OGS awards to universities specifying the number of awards that each may offer to their students annually. The Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) allocated 22 OGS awards to the University for International students this year. Accordingly, each graduate unit will receive a quota, ranging from 1-3 applications to be submitted to and adjudicated centrally by SGS. |
MAR 23, 2024 |
| In 1998, the Ontario government introduced the QEII-GSST, a merit-based scholarship program targeted specifically toward graduate students in science and technology. The Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEII‐GSST) Program is designed to encourage excellence in graduate studies in science and technology. The program is supported through funds provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and by funds raised by the University of Toronto from the private sector. The province allocates QEII-GSST awards to universities specifying the number of awards that each may offer to their students annually. | APR 1, 2024 | |
| 2024-25 Temerty Medicine QEII-GSST Awards |
The QEII-GSST program is designed to encourage excellence in graduate studies in science and technology. The program is supported through funds provided by the Province of Ontario and by funds raised by the University of Toronto from the private sector. |
APR 5, 2024 |
| 2024-2025 OVDRHSE OSOTF and Other Endowed Awards Competition | Through the generous support of numerous donors, several endowed awards have been established at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. This year, 22 awards with individual eligibility criteria and values are offered within the OVDRHSE OSOTF and Other Endowed Awards Competition. | APR 15, 2024 |
| Winter 2024 Master’s Completion Bursary (MCB) | The Master’s Completion Bursary (MCB) is a financial aid program which serves to assist master’s students who must register beyond the program length required for their degree due to unanticipated factors beyond their control. The Bursary aims to assist students who must register full-time in the final session of their program to complete a small or minimal amount of remaining work that is necessary to fulfill their degree requirements. | APR 30, 2024 |
| 2024-25 Burstow Scholarship for Studies in Activism from the Margins | The Burstow Scholarship for Studies in Activism from the Margins was established with the support of Professor Bonnie Burstow and other donors. This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit to registered graduate students working on a thesis focused on activism by or about populations traditionally thought of as mad, or which would once have been so conceptualized. The School of Graduate Studies is expecting to award approximately eight scholarships per year. | MAY 10, 2024 |
| 2024-25 Scholars-at-Risk Fellowship | Established with initial funding from the Donner Canadian Foundation, the School of Graduate Studies and Massey College provide this Fellowship, on an annual basis, as an established mechanism through which the University of Toronto is able to support eligible graduate candidates who meet the criteria listed below. The Fellowship offers financial support for academic endeavours and the opportunity to participate in the Massey College community. | MAY 17, 2024 |
*Dates indicated are the internal deadlines for submission for RSI faculty, staff and students.
RSI Departmental Student Awards (Internal):
These awards listed below are available to RSI doctoral stream students (i.e. MSc & PhD students)
How to Apply:
Submit the following documents to rsi.busofficer@utoronto.ca (unless stated otherwise) by TBA 2024.
- Application Form (with documents indicated)
- OSOTF Financial Needs Form
Please Note: only electronic transcripts are needed.
Lois Snelling Physical Therapy Bursary
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to a doctoral stream student in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the Faculty of Medicine. The recipient shall be a graduate of physical therapy. Selection will also be based on financial need.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application and the OSOTF Financial Needs Form
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $1500
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Judy Willcocks Memorial Bursary
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in a doctoral stream program in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. The selection will be based on financial need.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application and the OSOTF Financial Needs Form
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $1200
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Marguerite Harland Smith Graduate Award in Rehabilitation Science
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to a full-time student in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute that has graduated from a physical therapy program. The student must be conducting rehabilitation research in the neuroscience field. The selection will be based on financial need and academic achievement.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application, a 500 word description of your research and a OSOTF Financial Needs Form
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $1000
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Ruth Bradshaw Award
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to (a) full-time student(s) enrolled in the doctoral stream program in Rehabilitation Science. The recipient shall be a graduate of physical therapy and be eligible to practice in Canada. Academic achievement and the relevance of the candidate’s program to physical therapy will also be taken into consideration. Selection will also be based on financial need.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application, a 500 word description of your research and a OSOTF Financial Needs Form
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $2600
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Gwen Bell Endowment Fund
ELIGIBILITY: Award annually to an Occupational Therapist who is entering in the University of Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. The award will be based on:
- His/her undergraduate academic performance and
- His/her general area of research with preference given to research in occupational therapy that has application for everyday practice
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application and a 500 word description of your research
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $1700
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Robin Schaffer Graduate Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded on the basis of academic merit, to a graduate student with an Occupational Therapy background, who is entering the doctoral stream program in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application, a 500 word description of your research and a Financial Needs Form
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: Not available for 2021-22
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Diane Gasner Graduate Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to a graduate student who has completed the University of Toronto MScPT program, is enrolled in a doctoral stream program in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and is undertaking musculoskeletal research.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application and a 500 word description of your research
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $4068
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Peter Rappolt Family Scholarship for Research in Occupational Performance and Wellbeing
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded based on academic merit to a graduate of the World Federation of Occupational Therapist approved entry-level occupational therapy program, who is enrolled in the first year doctoral program of the rehabilitation Sciences Institute. The applicant must be undertaking research to improve the occupational performance and wellbeing of individuals with serious mental health issues and complex developmental and chronic health issues.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application, a 500 word description of your research and a confidential letter of reference (sent from referee to rsi.admin@utoronto.ca)
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $8000
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Dawson Family Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY: Awarded to a PhD student in any year who is pursuing mental health research with an occupational therapy focus in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. Preference will be given to new students who demonstrate high academic achievement.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please include the RSI Application, a 500 word description of your research and a confidential letter of reference (sent from referee to rsi.admin@utoronto.ca)
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $2100
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
Theresa and Miron Polatajko Graduate Award
ELIGIBILITY: To be awarded based on academic merit to a doctoral (PhD) student who is pursuing doctoral work in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medicine, with primary preference given to a student who self-identifies as a first generation university student. Secondary preference will be given to a student with a background in occupational therapy. Tertiary preference will be given based on financial need.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit a goal statement as well as why they chose to pursue a PhD.
ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT: $2000
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DEADLINE: TBA 2024
OSOTF Application Procedure:
OSOTF awards are allocated on the basis of academic excellence; however, financial need is the primary consideration for OSOTF awards. The award holder must be a full-time student for at least 14 weeks in any term during which they hold the award. Internal awards are automatically used to pay the student's outstanding fees. Preference in funding decisions will be given to students in year 1-2 of their MSc or year 1-4 of their PhD and year 5 for transfers. Students beyond these years will be considered under exceptional circumstances. The length of support from OSOTF awards is for up to one year and is not renewable, however new application may be made for subsequent competitions.
In order to assist the review committee, please –
Complete all sections of the Application Form, ensuring that each section is either filled out or the appropriate documents are attached. All applications are to be signed by the applicant and the applicant’s supervisor .
Complete the OSOTF Needs Assessment Form (where indicated), making sure that all the details of your income is clear. Provide where applicable:
- Names and amount for existing awards, and
- Details on funding from your supervisor. Also, given that the primary criterion for this award is one of “need”, provide a good description of why you are in need. If you have outstanding student loans or other debts and/or have dependants, please provide details.
Contact: Diane Wiltshire, Business Officer | rsi.busofficer@utoronto.ca | 416-978-0300