Harbord Collegiate Entrance Award

University of Toronto (Faculty of Arts & Science)

Get approximately $2,500 if you graduated from Harbord Collegiate Institute in Toronto, have financial need and are starting first year at U of T; preference goes to students admitted to Rotman Commerce.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026

Total value

$2,500

Level

High school

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What you will need

Apply to the University of Toronto
Complete the Awards Profile in the Join U of T applicant portal (deadline typically in early February)

About this award

This is a scholarship worth approximately $2,500. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a domestic student and a graduate of Harbord Collegiate Institute in Toronto with financial need, starting first-year studies at the University of Toronto. Preference goes to a student admitted to Rotman Commerce (Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus); if no qualified candidate is found, it goes to a student admitted to a Math or Sciences admission category. To be considered, apply to U of T and then complete the Awards Profile in the Join U of T applicant portal; its deadline is typically in early February. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. The award is offered based on financial need. Ask the University of Toronto roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Toronto (Faculty of Arts & Science) 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. This scholarship is non-renewable, and payment depends on full-time registration in first-year studies.

Who qualifies

You must be a domestic student, which means you are a Canadian citizen, an Indigenous person recognized as First Nations (status or non-status), Métis or Inuit, a permanent resident, or a protected person (convention refugee) in Canada. You must also be a graduate of Harbord Collegiate Institute in Toronto and show financial need. Preference is given to a student admitted to first-year Rotman Commerce (Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George campus); if no qualified candidate is found, the award goes to a student admitted to a Math or Sciences admission category.

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 students

Preferred, not required

Preference for students in Rotman Commerce

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

Financial NeedAvoid providing vague statements about your situation. Instead, use specific examples of expenses or income gaps that impact your ability to pay for school. Gather your latest tax documents to prove your need quickly.
StrategyAvoid forgetting the preliminary steps. Instead, ensure you have first applied to the university and finished your Awards Profile. Check your portal daily after submitting to ensure no documents are missing.
RealismAvoid counting on this award just because you graduated from Harbord. Instead, treat this as one part of your funding plan while applying for other admission awards. Apply to multiple options to increase your chances.

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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