UofT U of T Grants Program

What you will need

• ✓ Enrollment as a domestic or international student at University of Toronto
• ✓ The unforeseen financial emergency
• ✓ Evidence that you have explored other funding sources (e.g. family support, savings, government assistance, daycare subsidies, or bank lines of credit)

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact University of Toronto to confirm the value for your specific grant before you apply. As a grant, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a domestic or international student dealing with a sudden financial emergency that makes it difficult for you to continue your studies. No deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check University of Toronto'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. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Toronto how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask 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 University of Toronto whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a domestic or international student at the University of Toronto. This grant is specifically for those experiencing unforeseen financial emergencies which impact your ability to progress academically. Before you apply, the university expects you to have explored all other funding options, including family support, personal savings, income from your study period, government student financial assistance programs, daycare subsidies, and bank lines of credit.

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 or international student
• ✓ Open to undergraduate students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   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 a vague description of your situation. Instead, provide a clear account of the unforeseen emergency and how it specifically stops you from progressing in your studies. List the exact date the emergency occurred.
• SupportAvoid omitting other funding sources you have already tried. Instead, show that you have looked into family help, savings, and government loans first. Create a simple list of the sources you contacted and the outcomes.
• RealismAvoid assuming this grant will cover all your long-term costs. Instead, treat this as a short-term bridge to get you through a crisis. Contact the University of Toronto financial aid office to discuss a sustainable long-term budget.

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