During the academic year, a student who has received a student loan for the academic year may apply to the School of Graduate Students for a Completion Grant/Emergency Funding on the basis of issues that are unforeseen. Students apply directly to the School of Graduate Studies. The University requires that students, before registering, have established an ability to pay for their school expenses in terms of tuition, accommodation, food, travel and clothing, as examples. Bursaries are limited funds that are available to students who experience need as a result of sudden and unforeseen circumstances that could prevent completion of their educational programs.
The FIFSW Conference Bursary provides support for FIFSW students presenting at academic conferences. Students can apply for this bursary prior to receiving confirmation that their conference submissions have been accepted.
The maximum bursary amount is $500, as provided as a form of reimbursement after conference attendance. It is meant to offset the expenses to participate in the conference rather than to cover full expenses.
Please read the following information carefully to understand whether you are eligible, how to apply, and the required documentation. Please note that the requirements and process for this fund are different from those of the School of Graduate Students Conference Grant.
Eligibility:
Eligible expenses:
When attending conferences outside of Canada:
If you are travelling outside of Canada for the conference, you must follow the instructions and steps listed on the Safety Abroad Office website for completion of the Safety Abroad pre-departure requirements well in advance of your travel abroad.
These requirements include:
That you comply with university travel guidelines and restrictions. For the most up to date information, refer to the U of T COVID-19 Information for Students webpage.
Safety Abroad procedures are mandatory for all U of T students travelling outside of Canada, including to the U.S.A., and must be completed before the travel occurs (regardless of receiving SGS Conference Grant support). Travel for in-person conferences that is conducted without prior completion of all Safety Abroad requirements would render students ineligible.
The following steps must be completed prior to departure for in-person conferences:
How to apply:
Submit the FIFSW Conference Bursary form, ask your supervisors to complete the FIFSW Conference Bursary Approval form and email registrar.fifsw@utoronto.ca once these two steps are completed. If you are travelling abroad please include proof that you have completed the Safety Abroad pre-departure workshop and were added to Safety Abroad Registry in the same email.
Students can apply for this bursary prior to receiving confirmation that their conference submissions have been accepted.
To receive funding:
Upon return of the conference, submit:
Supporting documents must be submitted within 45 days of the last day of the conference, or within 45 days of receiving application results. You must be a registered student at the time of the conference to be eligible to claim the funding.
Send your documentation through to registrar.fifsw@utoronto.ca the with the email address included on your ACORN profile.
Decisions are final and will be sent to you via email. Please check that email from registrar.fifsw@utoronto.ca has not been directed to your junk email folder.
Made possible through the generous support of numerous donors. For a list of awards and application procedures visit the School of Graduate Studies.
The following awards are administered through the FIFSW. To be considered, the applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in either the MSW or PhD programs. Award values range from $1000-4000.
The awards available to registered students are listed below under the following categories:
Community Based Practice
Direct Practice (Individual/Families/Groups)
Diversity Based
Financial Need
Gerontology Based
Health Based
International or Rural Based
Leadership, Merit, Social Policy and Research
To be awarded to a full-time MSW or PhD student at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, who has demonstrated active volunteerism and outstanding leadership in the community. Students must be in good academic standing. The student’s resume must accompany the application. The student recipient will be recognized at a special Faculty Awards event.
One award to a student who is proceeding to the MSW degree in community practice who demonstrates financial need.
To be awarded to a MSW or PhD student at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social work who has demonstrated active volunteerism in the community, academic excellence and financial need. Must meet OTSS requirements.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
One award to be awarded on the basis of financial need to a MSW or doctoral student who has demonstrated consistent academic achievement and has shown an interest in the progress of wider community through committee involvement, political activism, community service or volunteerism. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
Five awards ($2000 each or awards of varying value to a total of $10,000) on the basis of financial need to a student with at least a “B” average who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and who is active in the community or charitable organization.
To be awarded to a student(s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, on the basis of financial need and whose academic program and philosophical extra-curricular interests focus on social justice and social development, nationally and locally, in Canada. Must meet OTSS requirements.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
Awarded on the basis of financial need and Ontario residency to a registered full-time graduate student enrolled at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate volunteerism and community activism in the Chao Chow community. Academic merit will be considered, also. Applicants must meet (OSOTF II) conditions.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF II)
To be eligible , students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and satisfy one of the following criteria:
1) student has always resided in Ontario;
2) Ontario is the last province that the student has resided in for 12 consecutive months without being a full-time post-secondary student;
3) student who is considered married for OSAP purposes can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s partner has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies and during this time, the student’s partner was not enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies;
4) a single dependent student can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s parent(s), step-parent(s), legal guardian(s), or official sponsor(s) has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies.
To be awarded to an MSW or PhD student(s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, on the basis of academic merit, specializing in the area of Child and Family.
International students are also eligible to apply.
To be awarded to a student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, on the basis of fiancial need, specializing in the area of Children and their Families. First award, 2011.
To be awarded to an MSW student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Preference will be given to a student focusing on the area of Cyber-Counseling and/or the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Social Work.
To be awarded to a full-time MSW student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, on the basis of financial need, whose focus is clinical social work.
One award to be awarded on the basis of financial need to a registered full-time student enrolled at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work with a demonstrated interest in working with families, children and adolescents. Recipient must meet OSOTF conditions.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
One award to be awarded to a student enrolled in the first year of Social work with preference being given to a candidate in Social Group Work who shows a special interest in youth, particularly emotionally disturbed youth or children.
One award to a registered MSW or PhD student at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work concentrating on direct practice in child and family. The award will be given to a student on the basis of financial need. Merit also will be considered.
To be awarded to one or more PhD student(s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work whose dissertation focuses on group work in social work. Merit will be considered.
To be awarded to a MSW student(s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, specializing in the area of Children and their Families on the basis of financial need. Merit will be considered.
To be awarded to a full-time MSW student registered at the FIFSW on the basis of merit and a strong interest in hospital-based social work, including research. The intention of the award is to provide funding for a student who has either worked, or completed a practicum, or who is registered in a practicum, in a hospital setting. Preference will be given to a student with a practicum at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Students must have achieved a grade point average in the A range (3.7 – 4.0) in the last academic year of study and demonstrate financial need.
Candidates will be registered MSW students who demonstrate suitability for work in the field of Correction and Penology. Preference will be given to a female student. Financial need will also be considered.
The applicant must be registered in the second year of the Two-Year MSW Program or a full-time One-Year MSW student with Advanced Standing. Preference will be given to a candidate with an interest in the area of medical social work.
To be awarded to a registered 2nd year MSW student with a minimum B average at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work concentrating on direct practice in the area of child and family. The award will be given on the basis of financial need. Must meet OSOTF, OTSS conditions.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
One award to a registered MSW student specializing in work with individuals, families and small groups.
To be awarded to an MSW student at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, on the basis of financial need, participating in an exchange program through the Haifa University Collaborative Project. Must meet OTSS.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
To be awarded to a PhD student(s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, on the basis of merit, whose research focus is clinical practice.
To be awarded to 5 MSW students registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, specializing in Children and their Families, on the basis of financial need.
To be awarded to Aboriginal students registered in the MSW Program at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, on the basis of financial need. This award is intended for students in the Advanced Aboriginal Practice Initiative Program (AAPI).
One award to a registered MSW or PhD Native student based on proven scholastic ability. Financial need may be a consideration.
To be awarded to a student(s) registered in the MSW program at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Preference will be given to an Indigenous student or a student focusing on Indigenous studies. To be awarded on the basis of financial need. Academic merit will also be considered.
To be awarded to MSW student (s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, in the Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency field of study on the basis of academic merit. In the event that no student meets this condition, the award will be given to a student at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work focusing on Indigenous communities.
To be awarded to MSW students enrolled full-time in either the first or second year of the Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency specialization, who demonstrate financial need.
Applicants must be already accepted into the MSW Program at the time of application and must maintain full-time registration status throughout the academic year.
Bursaries are open to eligible Canadian Citizens and international students. Demonstration of financial need is required.
Students will be expected to budget accordingly to meet their financial needs through employment, OSAP, Band Funding, and any other resources available to them. These bursaries have been established to address unmet need up to a maximum of $5,000 each. The bursary will be paid directly to student tuition.
Awarded to a full-time MSW or PhD student at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work on the basis of financial need and demonstrated academic achievement. Preference will be given to an Aboriginal student(s).
One award to be awarded on the basis of financial need to a student enrolled in the MSW program, with consideration given to recruitment, incentives, support and retention of Black students. Academic merit will also be considered. Applicants must meet OSOTF II/OTSS requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF II)
To be eligible , students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and satisfy one of the following criteria:
1) student has always resided in Ontario;
2) Ontario is the last province that the student has resided in for 12 consecutive months without being a full-time post-secondary student;
3) student who is considered married for OSAP purposes can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s partner has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies and during this time, the student’s partner was not enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies;
4) a single dependent student can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s parent(s), step-parent(s), legal guardian(s), or official sponsor(s) has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
To be awarded to Indigenous students registered full-time in either the first or second year of the MSW Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency Field of Study at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social work, who demonstrates financial need.
Application: Indspire https://indspire.ca/for-students/bursaries-scholarships/
To be awarded to full-time students enrolled in either the first or second year of the Maser of Social Work Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency Field of Study in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, on the basis of financial need and will be paid directly to student tuition. These awards are designated for students in the ITR Field of Study who are not eligible for the following Fu Hui Education Foundation awards/bursaries at the FIFSW: 1) Fu Hui Education Foundation Bursaries; 2)Fu Hui Education Foundation Awards for the Six-Day Intensives; or 3) Fu Hui Education Community Intervention Awards.
One award to be given to a registered student at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, in a practicum at Jewish Family & Child Service, on the basis of financial need. Merit will be considered. Must meet OTSS requirements.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
Candidates are registered MSW students who are proceeding into the second year of the MSW program. Preference will be given to an Asian student. Promise of leadership in Social Work, consideration being given also to academic standing and financial need.
One award with consideration given to a Black Canadian Resident/Citizen, who is a student in the MSW program, and who demonstrates financial need and good performance. The intention is to promote higher education for students in the Black community. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
To be awarded to an Aboriginal student(s) or a student(s) working with Aboriginal Communities who are registered in the MSW or PhD Program at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work.
To be awarded to a MSW or PhD student on the basis of financial need and demonstrated academic achievement at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Preference to be given to an Aboriginal student in community practice or to a student from Africa, Asia or Latin America. Must meet OTSS requirements.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
To be awarded to a Chinese student who is fluent in Mandarin/Cantonese, on the basis of financial need and Canadian residency, registered in the MSW program at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. The intention of the award is to promote and increase the number of students attending the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, from the Chinese community, with the objective of increasing the number of social workers working with the Chinese community in Canada.
One award on the basis of financial need. Academic merit will also be considered. If there are two equally strong candidates for this award, preference could be given to the candidate with a demonstrated interest in Aboriginal people as a Social Work area of focus. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
To be awarded to a full-time student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social work, on the basis of financial need and merit whose focus is clinical practice in a social work setting.
To be awarded on the basis of financial need and Ontario residency to a registered graduate student enrolled at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Must meet OSOTF II Award requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF II)
To be eligible , students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and satisfy one of the following criteria:
1) student has always resided in Ontario;
2) Ontario is the last province that the student has resided in for 12 consecutive months without being a full-time post-secondary student;
3) student who is considered married for OSAP purposes can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s partner has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies and during this time, the student’s partner was not enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies;
4) a single dependent student can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s parent(s), step-parent(s), legal guardian(s), or official sponsor(s) has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies.
One award to a student in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work on the basis of financial need. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
Awarded to a student in either the MSW or PhD programs who demonstrates financial need. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
To be awarded to a full-time MSW or PhD students registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social work, on the basis of financial need. Must meet OTSS conditions.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
One award to a MSW student on the basis of financial need and demonstrated academic effort. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
To be awarded to a MSW student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work on the basis of financial need.
To be awarded on the basis of financial need and Ontario residency to a registered graduate student enrolled at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (in accordance with the University of Toronto Policy on Student Awards and OTSS program guidelines).
To be awarded to an MSW student on the basis of financial need and Ontario residency.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund II (OSOTF II)
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
To be awarded to a full-time student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social work on the basis of financial need. Must meet OTSS conditions.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
To be awarded to an MSW student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social work on the basis of financial need.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
One award to a graduate student from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work on the basis of financial need. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
An award to be awarded to a MSW student on the basis of financial need. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
To be awarded on the basis of financial need to a student with unmet need as determined by OSAP/other provincial/territorial student funding agencies.
Bursary funds may be awarded to a MSW or PhD student who is in need of financial assistance due to circumstances beyond her/his control (e.g. unexpected medical/dental bills, family emergency requiring funds for out of town travel.) Contact the Faculty Registrar for an application if you experience need as a result of sudden or unforeseen circumstances during your program. You will be asked to provide acceptable evidence of expenses. Must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
One award to be awarded to a registered MSW student at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work on the basis of financial need. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
One or more awards for a MSW Program student on the basis of financial need and Ontario residency. Must meet OSOTF II requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF II)
To be eligible , students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and satisfy one of the following criteria:
1) student has always resided in Ontario;
2) Ontario is the last province that the student has resided in for 12 consecutive months without being a full-time post-secondary student;
3) student who is considered married for OSAP purposes can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s partner has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies and during this time, the student’s partner was not enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies;
4) a single dependent student can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s parent(s), step-parent(s), legal guardian(s), or official sponsor(s) has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies.
To be awarded on the basis of financial need and Ontario residency to a registered graduate student enrolled at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. OSOTF II Award restrictions.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF II)
To be eligible , students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and satisfy one of the following criteria:
1) student has always resided in Ontario;
2) Ontario is the last province that the student has resided in for 12 consecutive months without being a full-time post-secondary student;
3) student who is considered married for OSAP purposes can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s partner has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies and during this time, the student’s partner was not enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies;
4) a single dependent student can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s parent(s), step-parent(s), legal guardian(s), or official sponsor(s) has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies.
To be awarded to two students (MSW/PhD) registered at the FIFSW based on financial need.
To be awarded to an MSW or PhD student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, specializing in the field of Gerontology. To be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
One award to a second year MSW student or student in the PhD program who exemplifies dedication to the field of gerontological social work and who demonstrates financial need. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
To be awarded to a PhD student in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work on the basis of an excellent academic record, who has achieved candidacy (thesis stage) and shows promise as a scholar and whose approved dissertation in the field of gerontology has the potential for affecting social work practice through the research.
To be awarded to an MSW student(s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, specializing in the field of gerontology, on the basis of financial need.
To be awarded on the basis of academic merit to two students who are working towards the advancement of social work practice and research in palliative or hospice care, particularly for those in marginalized groups such as refugees or homeless persons. Financial need may be considered. Eligible students for the award are registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work either in the MSW or PhD programs.
To be awarded to a registered Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work student(s) who is in need of financial assistance due to unforeseen circumstances. A student in the mental health or gerontology fields would be preferred.
To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MSW or PhD program, with consideration given to students specializing in children, disabilities or health. The recipient must meet Ontario eligibility residency restrictions for OTSS awards.
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
To be awarded to as many full-time MSW students as possible. The recipients must be first year students in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work who will study social aspects of HIV/AIDS. Recipients should have a minimum B+ grade standing, and preference should be given to those demonstrating the greatest financial need. Further consideration should be given to those students infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and/or who have volunteered in the gay community or in palliative care. Once awarded, the recipient will continue to receive the award each year until their master’s degree is completed (for a maximum of two years). (Must meet OSOTF requirements)
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
One award to a student entering the second year of the MSW program with a demonstrated interest and commitment to the Field of the Developmentally Disabled.
To be awarded to an MSW student(s) in the second year of the two-year MSW program at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, on the basis of merit and financial need, with a demonstrated interest and commitment to the area of healthcare.
One award on the basis of financial need to a social work student with a demonstrated interest and commitment to the area of Health and/or Disability. Academic merit will also be considered. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
To be awarded to a registered graduate student enrolled at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work who shows a special and/or demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, the area of depression and suicide. Must meet OSOTF II/OTSS requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF II)
To be eligible , students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and satisfy one of the following criteria:
1) student has always resided in Ontario;
2) Ontario is the last province that the student has resided in for 12 consecutive months without being a full-time post-secondary student;
3) student who is considered married for OSAP purposes can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s partner has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies and during this time, the student’s partner was not enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies;
4) a single dependent student can be considered an Ontario resident if the student’s parent(s), step-parent(s), legal guardian(s), or official sponsor(s) has resided in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before the last day of the month in which classes began for the student’s most recent period of full-time post-secondary studies.
To be awarded to a MSW student at the Faculty-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, on the basis of financial need, specializing in the area of mental health or children and families. Must meet OTSS requirements.
To be awarded to a full-time MSW student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social work, on the basis of financial need, specializing in the area of Health and Mental Health. Must meet OTSS requirements.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
To be awarded to a MSW student on the basis of financial need and academic merit. Preference will be given to a student with a demonstrated interest and commitment to the field of mental health.
To be awarded to an MSW student, registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, specializing in Mental Health and Health, on the basis of financial need. Preference will be given to students doing their practicum in the Online Counselling Clinic.
Awarded annually (approximately $1,800) on the basis of financial need to a MSW or PhD student with a special interest or specialization in the area of international social work. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
To be awarded to an international student in the PhD program at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work.
One or more awards to a student whose intention is to specialise in work related to newcomers to Canada and their problems as new Canadians.
Awarded to students, preferably from a rural community, on the basis of merit and financial need.
To be awarded to an international PhD student from China who is studying full-time at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto. If in any year there are not students who meet these conditions, other international students from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work may be considered.
To be awarded to an MSW student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work on the basis of financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is involved in student activities that enhance the student experience.
To be awarded to a student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Merit will be considered.
One award to a registered MSW student with a demonstrated record of academic excellence and a strong potential for leadership in professional practice.
Awarded at the beginning of the second year of the program leading to the degree of MSW, the primary basis for the award is the student’s attainment and promise, but financial need shall also be taken into account.
To be awarded to a student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, on the basis of financial need. Merit will be considered.
To be awarded to a student(s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, on the basis of financial need. Merit will be considered.
To be awarded to full-time graduate students registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work.
To be awarded on the basis of financial need to an MSW student(s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Academic merit will also be considered.
To be awarded to an incoming graduate student at the master’s level in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work on the basis of financial need. Preference will be given to Black and/or Indigenous students. Black and/or Indigenous applicants will be identified through the Black Student Application Program or the Indigenous Student Application Program, with consideration to financial need. Award applications not necessary.
To be awarded at the beginning of the Fall Session to new full-time MSW students on the basis of academic merit.
To be awarded to an MSW or PhD student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work on the basis of financial need. Academic merit will also be considered.
a) Merit-Based: Two awards, at $10,000 each, will be offered to either a MSW or PhD incoming student as an entrance award, at the beginning of the Fall Session.
b) Needs-Based: To be awarded to registered students who exemplify dedication to the field of Aboriginal Studies in social work and who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students specializing in Aboriginal studies. Award values may vary.
To be awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding ability in the first year of the MSW program at the University of Toronto, and who enrolls in the following session in the second year of the program as a candidate for the degree of Master of Social Work.
To be awarded to a full-time MSW student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. Merit will be considered.
To be awarded to a student on the basis of academic merit and financial need who is enrolled in the graduate collaborative program in Women’s Studies (GCWS). The recipient shows a demonstrated commitment to feminist analysis and action. Priority will be shown for a feminist approach to child-care or to women in politics or to women leaders working with marginalized women and children. The award will be given in alternate years, one year to a student from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and the next year to a student from any other GCWS collaborating unit.
Should no graduate student be eligible, the award may be granted to an undergraduate for that particular year. Applications should be forwarded to the Women and Gender Studies Institute, RM 2036, Wilson Hall, New College, University of Toronto. Visit their web site for more information: (www.utoronto.ca/wgsi). Must meet OSOTF requirements.
To be awarded to a full-time MSW student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social work on the basis of financial need. Merit will also be considered. Must meet OTSS conditions.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
To be award to MSW student (s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, focusing on LGBTQ studies, based on financial need. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated leadership in and advocacy for the LGBTQ community.
To be awarded to an MSW student registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work on the basis of financial need. Merit also will be considered.
To be awarded to a PhD student registered at the FIFSW focusing on Feminist Social Policy.
One or more awards to be awarded for research internships in the Centre for Applied Social Research (CASR) for students currently enrolled in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work PhD program. The RBGF is designed to provide FIFSW PhD students with research training opportunities, financial support for students in need and to support faculty research. At least two-thirds of the annual income available for awards must be awarded for financial need in compliance with OSOTF guidelines. Academic merit will also be considered. Applications are available mid-May.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).
To be awarded to MSW student (s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, based on financial need. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Human Services Management and Leadership field of study. Previous voluntary and human service work experience in the area of leadership and/or organizational change is an asset.
To be awarded to a student(s) registered at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work engaged in social policy or social innovation practice or research, on the basis of academic merit.
To be awarded to a female student who is registered in the Advanced Diploma in Social Service Administration or the MSW Program specializing in Social Service Administration at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, on the basis of financial need. Consideration will be given to a student who is an Ontario resident, continuing her studies to advance her education in the management and administration skills required for leadership positions in social agencies and other organizations. Preference will be given to a single parent. Must meet OTSS requirements. First award Fall 2011.
Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS)
Students applying for awards under OTSS, must meet financial need and Ontario residency, as well as, Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident or Protected persons status as a requirement for this award. In some cases, a combination of merit-based criteria with financial need also may be assessed.
To be awarded annually at Spring convocation to the student(s) achieving the highest academic standing in the Master of Social Work Program in the graduating year.
To be awarded on the basis of financial need to a student with a demonstrated interest in the area of seniors, women, or Canadian social policy. Applicants must meet OSOTF requirements.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF)
Awards are restricted to applicants who meet the provincial government’s funding guidelines concerning financial need and Ontario residency (attending University in Ontario).