How do I apply for University of Toronto scholarships?

Most U of T entrance scholarships use automatic consideration when you apply for admission. Some awards need an additional step: eligible domestic high school applicants can complete the Awards Profile, the National Scholarship requires a school nomination and separate application, and the Pearson International Scholarship requires one school nomination plus a private scholarship application.

When does the University of Toronto announce entrance scholarships?

U of T says applicants selected for an admission award are typically notified when they receive their offer of admission. The award details and conditions appear in the offer letter or applicant portal. Divisional, profile-based, nominated, and external competitions can use different decision schedules.

Can you receive more than one U of T entrance scholarship?

Possibly. U of T says students can receive multiple admission awards, but whether awards can be combined depends on each award's terms. Some entrance scholarships are one-time awards and others are renewable, so the offer letter and applicant portal are the final sources for value, stacking, registration, and renewal conditions.

Where can I find the full list of University of Toronto scholarships?

Use U of T's Award Explorer to search thousands of admission, in-course, and graduating awards funded centrally and by academic divisions and colleges. Also check the page for your campus, St. George college, faculty, and program because some awards are administered outside one central list and can use separate applications.

How much is the University of Toronto Scholars Program worth?

U of T currently publishes approximately 900 University of Toronto Scholars awards worth $10,000 each. The award is non-renewable, applies to the first year, and uses automatic consideration for eligible domestic and international secondary-school applicants to first-year direct-entry undergraduate study.

How much is the President's Scholars of Excellence award?

The President's Scholars of Excellence Program currently provides a $15,000 non-renewable first-year entrance scholarship. Approximately 150 highly qualified domestic and international direct-entry secondary-school applicants are considered automatically using their admission average.

What are the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship deadlines for Fall 2027?

For September 2027 entry, the school nomination deadline is October 9, 2026, the deadline to apply to U of T for Pearson consideration is October 16, 2026, and the scholarship application and document deadline is November 6, 2026. Pearson covers tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years.

What is the U of T National Scholarship deadline for Fall 2027?

U of T had not published the Fall 2027 National Scholarship competition dates when this guide was reviewed on August 1, 2026. The official page still displayed the completed 2025–2026 nomination, admission, application, reference and interview timeline, so applicants should not reuse those dates for Fall 2027.

Who can complete the U of T Awards Profile?

The admission Awards Profile is for final-year high school students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons. It becomes available in the Join U of T or Engineering Applicant Portal after applying and is normally due in early February. The Fall 2027 date was not yet posted when this guide was reviewed.

What is UTAPS and do OSAP students need to apply?

UTAPS is U of T's largest need-based support program and uses non-repayable grants to help cover eligible unmet educational need after government aid or qualifying Indigenous sponsorship. U of T's current 2026–2027 instructions say students who want UTAPS consideration must submit an application through Need Navigator with any required documents.

Which U of T financial aid office should I contact?

Use University Registrar's Office Client Services for central OSAP, UTAPS, out-of-province, part-time, disability and U.S. aid questions. The current central Client Services number is 1-416-978-2190. UTM students should use AskRegistrar or call 905-828-5399, while UTSC students can email askRO.utsc@utoronto.ca. St. George colleges and faculties can also administer their own awards.

What is the University of Toronto financial aid office phone number?

University Registrar's Office Client Services currently lists 1-416-978-2190 for central admissions, awards, financial aid, fees, payments and transcript questions. UTM's Office of the Registrar lists 905-828-5399. UTSC directs financial-aid questions to askRO.utsc@utoronto.ca and its current contact page.

How do I contact the UTM financial aid office?

UTM undergraduates can use AskRegistrar to submit a ticket or book an online or in-person appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor. The UTM Office of the Registrar currently lists 905-828-5399 and is located in Room 1235 of the Innovation Complex at 3359 Mississauga Road.

How do I contact the UTSC financial aid office?

UTSC students can email askRO.utsc@utoronto.ca from their U of T account and include their name and student number. The UTSC Registrar's financial-aid team also provides in-person drop-ins in Highland Hall on the ground floor; applicants should check the official contact page for current hours.

What UTM entrance scholarships are automatic?

UTM currently lists domestic automatic entrance awards of up to $12,000 for admitted averages of 95% or higher, $3,000 for 92.0%–94.9%, and $2,000 for 90.0%–91.9%. The renewable portion of the top award requires full-time registration and a 3.70 cumulative GPA. UTM also automatically considers eligible international applicants for awards worth up to $180,000 over four years.

What UTSC entrance scholarships are automatic?

UTSC currently lists domestic automatic entrance awards of $12,000 over four years for admitted averages of 95% or higher, $2,000 for 92.0%–94.9%, $1,500 for 90.0%–91.9%, and $1,000 for 88.0%–89.9%. UTSC also automatically considers eligible international secondary-school applicants for renewable International Scholar Awards.

Does St. George have one automatic entrance-scholarship average table?

U of T does not publish one universal St. George percentage table equivalent to the UTM and UTSC campus tables in this guide. Eligible applicants are automatically considered for central awards such as U of T Scholars and President's Scholars, while colleges, faculties, and divisions administer many additional awards. Search Award Explorer and the pages tied to your exact admission choice.

Does U of T provide financial aid to international students?

U of T says it cannot provide direct need-based financial aid to international students as a publicly funded institution. International applicants are automatically considered for most admission scholarships, but some routes require an extra step: Engineering applicants should complete the Financial Information section of the Online Student Profile by January 15, UTSC encourages its International Financial Aid Profile in Join U of T, and Pearson requires a school nomination and separate application. Most awards do not cover the full cost, so applicants need a separate funding plan.

Are U of T grants and bursaries the same as scholarships?

U of T describes scholarships as non-repayable awards based on academic excellence alone or together with other criteria. Grants and bursaries are also non-repayable but are based primarily on financial need. Campus, college, faculty, and central programs can have separate applications and deadlines.

How much is University of Toronto tuition?

There is no one U of T tuition amount — it depends on campus, program, year, course load and fee status. Labelled 2026–27 examples from the March 1, 2026 Tuition Fee Report: $6,220 for Ontario-resident tri-campus Arts & Science and $14,460 for Engineering under the approved 2% schedule; $7,610 and $17,730 for non-Ontario domestic students; and $66,110 for Arts & Science or $72,860 for Engineering for international students entering in 2026. Incidental fees plus residence or rent, food, books, transportation and health insurance are additional, so use the official fee schedules for the exact program.

University of Toronto Scholarships & Financial Aid: 2027 Guide

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University of Toronto Scholarships & Financial Aid: 2027 Guide

Compare current U of T Scholars, President's Scholars, National, Pearson, Awards Profile, UTM, and UTSC funding; understand the separate UTAPS application; and find the right campus financial-aid office.

Reviewed August 25, 2026 · Fall 2027 dates are labelled only where U of T has published them

University of Toronto

Start with your funding route

What kind of U of T financial support can you use?

Domestic applicant or student

Apply for OSAP or your home province or territory's student aid first. Eligible students with unmet need can then apply separately for UTAPS through Need Navigator.

Check UTAPS routes and deadlines

International applicant

U of T automatically considers international applicants for most admission scholarships, but it does not provide direct need-based financial aid. Named awards can require extra steps.

Compare international scholarships

Current U of T student

Search Award Explorer and the central in-course application, then check your campus, college, faculty, and program because they can run separate competitions.

Find current-student awards

Need to contact an aid office

Use central Client Services for St. George and university-wide questions, AskRegistrar for UTM, or the UTSC Registrar's financial-aid team for Scarborough.

Choose the correct campus office

Current official figures

University of Toronto scholarships at a glance

$55M

Admission awards for 7,100 undergraduate students

$10,000

Approximately 900 U of T Scholars awards

$15,000

Approximately 150 President's Scholars awards

Pearson Scholars named in a typical year

Most entrance awards use automatic consideration, but some of the largest scholarships require a school nomination, Awards Profile, or separate application. The official U of T scholarships page reports $55 million in admission awards and should be checked again before applying.

What automatic scholarship consideration means

Application: Most admission awards are assessed from the U of T admission application without a separate scholarship form.
Decision timing: Selected applicants are typically notified with their admission offer, with details in the offer letter or applicant portal.
Multiple awards: More than one award may be possible, but each scholarship's combination rules and conditions control.
Renewal: Some awards are one-time and others are renewable; the offer terms are the final authority.

Source: U of T admission awards.

Fall 2027 scholarship deadline status

U of T has published the September 2027 Pearson competition: school nomination by October 9, 2026, admission application by October 16, 2026, and Pearson application and documents by November 6, 2026. The National Scholarship and Awards Profile pages still show the completed 2025–2026 cycle or a typical early-February date. Do not copy those old dates into a Fall 2027 calendar.

Start with the right application route

How to find and apply for U of T scholarships

“Automatic consideration” does not cover every University of Toronto scholarship. Use the route that matches the award instead of assuming one admission application completes every funding step.

Automatic admission-award consideration

Who this route is for: Eligible applicants to first-year, direct-entry undergraduate study, including domestic and international secondary-school applicants.
What to do: Submit the admission application. U of T automatically considers applicants for most entrance awards, including U of T Scholars and President's Scholars.
Timing: No separate scholarship form for these awards; monitor the applicant portal and admission offer.

Awards Profile

Who this route is for: Final-year high-school applicants who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons.
What to do: After applying, open the Awards Profile in Join U of T or the Engineering Applicant Portal and provide the requested financial, leadership, activity, and background details.
Timing: Normally due in early February. The Fall 2027 date was not published when reviewed.

School nomination and separate application

Who this route is for: Applicants targeting Pearson, National, Schulich Leader, or another award with its own nomination and eligibility rules.
What to do: Ask the school to verify eligibility and nomination capacity early, then complete both admission and scholarship-specific steps.
Timing: Pearson has confirmed Fall 2027 dates; National and external programs use separate calendars.

Award Explorer and division search

Who this route is for: Applicants and current students looking beyond the best-known central awards.
What to do: Search Award Explorer, then check the exact campus, college, faculty, and program pages because awards are administered across U of T.
Timing: Search before applying and again after admission; each result can have its own deadline and application route.

Where are the St. George scholarship tiers?

U of T publishes campus-wide admitted-average tables for UTM and UTSC, but it does not publish one equivalent universal table for every St. George applicant. U of T reports that colleges, faculties, and divisions administer 5,700 admission awards. Search Award Explorer and the pages tied to your exact college, faculty, and program.

Automatic, profile, and nominated awards

Major U of T entrance scholarships compared

These are prominent examples, not a complete award list. Values, eligibility, and combinations can differ by campus, college, faculty, and offer. Follow each official source and read the terms attached to your own award.

Scholarship	Published value	Who it is for	How to be considered	Timing and caveat
President's Scholars of Excellence	$15,000 in first year	Approximately 150 highly qualified domestic and international secondary-school applicants to first-year direct-entry undergraduate study.	Automatic consideration with the admission application.	Non-renewable; conditional on full-time fall and winter registration.
University of Toronto Scholars Program	$10,000 in first year	Approximately 900 outstanding domestic and international secondary-school applicants to first-year direct-entry undergraduate study.	Automatic consideration with the admission application.	Non-renewable; applicants with prior postsecondary study are not eligible.
National Scholarship Program	Tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years	Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and protected persons in their final year of Canadian secondary school or first-year CEGEP.	School nomination, early U of T application, scholarship application, and reference.	U of T still displays the completed 2025–2026 competition; Fall 2027 dates were not published when reviewed.
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship	Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence for four years	International students entering first-entry undergraduate study in September 2027; approximately 37 scholars are named each year.	One school nomination, U of T admission application, then the private Pearson application.	October 9, 2026 nomination; October 16 admission application; November 6 scholarship application.
C. David Naylor University Scholarship	$20,000 in first year	Eligible domestic secondary-school applicants with at least a 95% admission average and demonstrated leadership excellence.	Complete the Awards Profile after applying to U of T.	The Awards Profile deadline is normally in early February; the Fall 2027 date was not yet posted.
Fairfax Financial Award	$6,000 per year for up to four years	Eligible domestic secondary-school applicants assessed on financial need, academic merit and community or extracurricular involvement.	Complete the Awards Profile after applying to U of T.	The Awards Profile deadline is normally in early February; renewal conditions apply.
Winkelman Admission Scholarship	$7,000 in first year	Outstanding applicants who self-identify as Black students on the Awards Profile.	Complete the Awards Profile after applying to U of T.	Up to five recipients annually; non-renewable.
Schulich Leader Scholarships at U of T	$120,000 for Engineering or $100,000 for science, technology, or math	Outstanding Canadian high-school students entering eligible U of T STEM programs; U of T publishes up to ten awards each year.	School nomination plus the external Schulich Leader Scholarship application.	The specific distribution is confirmed by Schulich each March; use the external competition calendar rather than U of T admission deadlines.

Campus-specific automatic awards

UTM and UTSC entrance-scholarship tiers

Mississauga and Scarborough publish their own automatic domestic tiers. The admitted average is the campus's calculation, and an offer letter is the final authority. UTM says awards are not reassessed and uses the first attempt for repeated courses in its scholarship calculation.

Campus	Admitted average	Published award	Renewal
UTM	95.0% and above	Up to $12,000 ($3,000 × 4 years)	Renewable portion requires a 3.70 cumulative GPA and full-time registration.
UTM	92.0%–94.9%	$3,000	Non-renewable.
UTM	90.0%–91.9%	$2,000	Non-renewable.
UTSC	95.0% and above	$12,000 ($3,000 × 4 years)	Renewable with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.70.
UTSC	92.0%–94.9%	$2,000	Non-renewable.
UTSC	90.0%–91.9%	$1,500	Non-renewable.
UTSC	88.0%–89.9%	$1,000	Non-renewable.

UTM international awards

UTM automatically considers eligible international secondary-school applicants for International Scholar Awards worth up to $180,000, $100,000, or $60,000 over four years. Verify UTM awards.

UTSC international awards

UTSC automatically considers eligible international secondary-school applicants for renewable International Scholar Awards published at $45,000 or $25,000 per year. Verify UTSC awards.

Need-based funding

U of T grants, bursaries, OSAP, and UTAPS

Scholarship

Non-repayable funding based on academic excellence alone or together with criteria such as leadership, community involvement, or financial need.

Grant or bursary

Non-repayable funding based primarily on demonstrated financial need. U of T often uses the word grant where another institution might use bursary.

Government aid

Loans and grants from OSAP or the applicant's home province or territory. Domestic students normally begin here before need-based U of T support.

UTAPS

U of T's need-based grant program for eligible unmet costs after government aid or qualifying Indigenous sponsorship funding.

A current procedural change matters: U of T's 2026–2027 instructions say students seeking UTAPS consideration must submit through Need Navigator with any requested documents. Do not assume an OSAP application alone completes UTAPS.

2026–2027 study pattern	Recommended timing	Latest published date
Ontario · Fall only	September 22, 2026	October 13, 2026
Ontario · Fall and winter	September 22, 2026	February 18, 2027
Ontario · Winter only	January 26, 2027	February 18, 2027
Other Canadian province or territory · Fall only	Apply after home-province funding	November 3, 2026
Other Canadian province or territory · Fall and winter	November 3, 2026	February 8, 2027
Other Canadian province or territory · Winter only	Apply after home-province funding	February 8, 2027

Source: University Registrar's Office 2026–2027 UTAPS schedule. Indigenous sponsorship and students with an offer of admission have additional instructions on the official site.

Contact the correct office

Which U of T financial aid office should you contact?

U of T does not use one office for every campus, college, faculty, and funding type. Start with the route that owns your question so private financial details reach the correct university team.

St. George and central services

University Registrar's Office Client Services

OSAP, UTAPS, out-of-province aid, part-time funding, disability bursaries, U.S. aid, and central U of T funding questions.

Submit the official Client Services inquiry form or call the general inquiry line. Your college, faculty, or professional program may administer additional awards.

Phone: 1-416-978-2190
Location: 172 St. George Street, Toronto.

Open the official contact route

U of T Mississauga (UTM)

UTM Office of the Registrar financial-aid advising

Government student loans, UTM grants and bursaries, scholarship opportunities, and individual education-financing questions.

Book a phone or Microsoft Teams appointment through AskRegistrar. The office serves UTM undergraduates.

Phone: 905-828-5399
Location: Room 1235, Innovation Complex, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga.

Open the official contact route

U of T Scarborough (UTSC)

UTSC Office of the Registrar financial-aid advisors

OSAP and other Canadian government aid, fee deferrals, UTAPS, UTSC grants, bursaries, invoices, appeals, and budgeting.

Email the Registrar from your U of T account and include your name and student number, or use the current Registrar contact page for live chat and drop-in hours.

Email: askRO.utsc@utoronto.ca
Location: Highland Hall, ground floor, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto.

Open the official contact route

International applicants

University of Toronto scholarships for international students

International applicants are automatically considered for most admission scholarships, but campus, faculty, and named competitions can add a profile, nomination, or separate application. Follow the route tied to your admission choice.

Automatic admission-award consideration

Who it is for: International secondary-school applicants entering first-year undergraduate study at any U of T campus.
Required action: Submit the admission application. U of T says international applicants are automatically considered for most admission awards during the admissions review.
Timing: No separate application is required for most awards. Scholarship details normally appear with the offer or in the Join U of T portal.

Engineering international scholarships

Who it is for: International applicants to the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering who want to be considered for its international awards.
Required action: Complete the Financial Information section of the Engineering Online Student Profile in addition to the admission application.
Timing: U of T's current international-scholarship page states January 15 as the Financial Information deadline.

UTSC International Financial Aid Profile

Who it is for: International secondary-school applicants to U of T Scarborough.
Required action: Complete the International Financial Aid Profile in the Join U of T portal. UTSC encourages this even though applicants are automatically considered for its entrance scholarships.
Timing: UTSC says scholarship decisions are communicated before the deadline to accept an admission offer; follow the applicant portal for the profile's current deadline.

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

Who it is for: Eligible international students beginning first-entry undergraduate study in September 2027.
Required action: Secure the one-per-school nomination, apply to at least one U of T program, and submit the private Pearson scholarship application.
Timing: October 9, 2026 school nomination; October 16 admission application; November 6 scholarship application and documents.

Scholarships are not the same as international need-based aid. U of T says it cannot provide direct need-based financial aid to international students as a publicly funded institution. Most scholarships also do not cover the full cost, so applicants need a realistic funding plan and must satisfy Canada's study-permit proof-of-funds rules. Read U of T's international funding guidance.

Already enrolled at U of T?

University of Toronto scholarships for current students

Admission awards are only one stage. U of T says Award Explorer contains more than 5,900 in-course scholarships for current students. The central 2026 in-course application uses MyAwardsHub, opens September 8, 2026, and has a published deadline of November 13, 2026 at 5 p.m. EDT. Academic divisions can run separate competitions, so check both the central in-course awards page and your division.

Applicant workflow

University of Toronto scholarship and aid checklist

1
Apply to U of T and choose the exact campus, faculty, college, and admission category. Automatic entrance-award decisions depend on that admission application.
2
Open the Join U of T or Engineering Applicant Portal and record every personalized scholarship, document, and supplemental deadline.
3
If eligible, complete the Awards Profile. U of T says it is normally due in early February, but the Fall 2027 date is not yet published.
4
For the National or Pearson scholarship, start with the school-nomination process. These competitions are not covered by automatic consideration alone.
5
Apply for OSAP or your home province or territory's student aid early, then submit the separate 2026–2027 UTAPS application through Need Navigator.
6
Search the Award Explorer and the pages for your campus, St. George college, faculty, and program; U of T funding is administered across several offices.
7
Build a full-cost budget using the official fee schedule, residence or rent, meals, books, transportation, supplies, and insurance where applicable.

U of T admission requirements

Compare prerequisites, supplements, campus choices, application steps, and current Fall 2027 deadline status.

OSAP 2026–2027 guide

Plan the Ontario aid application, deadlines, course load, residency, grants, loans, and funding release.

U of T Computer Science pathway

Compare St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough requirements and work-integrated-learning options.

University cost calculator

Build a total-cost estimate that includes tuition, housing, food, books, transportation, and aid.

Official University of Toronto sources

Reviewed August 1, 2026. Award values, fee schedules, contacts, eligibility rules, and application dates can change. Use these pages as the final source before submitting or budgeting.

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers based on U of T's current scholarship, financial-aid, campus, and registrar guidance.

University of Toronto Scholarships & Financial Aid: 2027 Guide

What kind of U of T financial support can you use?

Domestic applicant or student

International applicant

Current U of T student

Need to contact an aid office

University of Toronto scholarships at a glance

What automatic scholarship consideration means

Fall 2027 scholarship deadline status

How to find and apply for U of T scholarships

Where are the St. George scholarship tiers?

Major U of T entrance scholarships compared

UTM and UTSC entrance-scholarship tiers

UTM international awards

UTSC international awards

U of T grants, bursaries, OSAP, and UTAPS

Scholarship

Grant or bursary

Government aid

UTAPS

Which U of T financial aid office should you contact?

University Registrar's Office Client Services

UTM Office of the Registrar financial-aid advising

UTSC Office of the Registrar financial-aid advisors

University of Toronto scholarships for international students

University of Toronto scholarships for current students

University of Toronto scholarship and aid checklist

Put funding into the rest of your application plan

U of T admission requirements

OSAP 2026–2027 guide

U of T Computer Science pathway

University cost calculator

Official University of Toronto sources

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