U of T Dentistry Wilson G. Harron Trust Award for Aboriginal Students

Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto

Four annual awards are available for Canadian Aboriginal students in the Faculty of Dentistry to help cover educational costs.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026

Level

Undergraduate, Graduate

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What you will need

Wait for the Student Services Office to send you the official application forms
Be a Canadian Aboriginal student (status, non-status, or Metis as defined by the Federal Government)
Confirmation of enrollment in a DDS or graduate program at the Faculty of Dentistry

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Canadian Aboriginal student—including status, non-status, or Metis as defined by the Federal Government—pursuing dental education. No deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. The Student Services Office will contact you to inform you of deadlines and send you the necessary forms. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto 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 Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian Aboriginal student (status, non-status, or Metis as defined by the Federal Government) enrolled in the Faculty of Dentistry. This is open to DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and graduate students across all year groups and all programs.

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
Open to undergraduate or graduate students
Studying Dentistry

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 giving vague descriptions of your expenses. Instead, list the specific costs of your dental education that are not covered by federal grants. Create a simple spreadsheet of these gaps to share with the office.
SupportAvoid waiting for the office to find you. Instead, proactively introduce yourself to the Student Services Office. Send a polite email to let them know you are interested in Aboriginal student funding.
StrategyAvoid trying to apply for this specific fund directly. Instead, wait for the Student Services Office to send you the official forms, as you cannot apply for specific awards individually.
RealismAvoid assuming you will get one of the four awards available each year. Instead, complete every financial aid form the Student Services Office sends you, since that is how you are considered for the Faculty's awards.

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.

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