Davis-Katz First Generation Admission Award

University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

An admission award for students entering any undergraduate engineering program at U of T who are the first in their family to attend university. Preference is given to female students.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 24, 2026

Level

High school, Undergraduate

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About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As this is a scholarship, it is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This award is for you if you are a first-generation university student entering the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. No deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Preference is given to female students. The official page does not say how many awards are given each year, so ask the Faculty how recipients are chosen. Ask University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be entering any undergraduate program in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto and be the first generation in your family to attend university. Preference is given to female students.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
Open to high school or undergraduate students
Studying Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering or Materials Engineering

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Check this year's deadline
We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

How to be consideredThe official page does not describe a separate application for this award. Ask the Faculty's awards office how they learn that you are the first in your family to attend university, and whether you need to fill in a form.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to check the deadline. Instead, set a calendar reminder to contact the faculty office today. This ensures you don't miss the window for admission-based funding.
RealismAvoid assuming this award is guaranteed just because you were admitted. Instead, treat this as a competitive addition to your financial plan. Apply for other need-based grants through the Need Navigator to diversify your funding.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

We don't have a confirmed deadline for this one. Check the award's official page for this year's date.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.

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