The objective of the June Scott Teaching Excellence Awards for Teaching Assistants is to recognize publicly the contributions, which teaching assistants make towards the achievement of excellence in undergraduate education, and to honour those who have made exceptional contributions to teaching.
The award recipient will receive $2000 for conference travel/professional development.
Learn more about the June Scott Teaching Excellent Award for Teaching Assistants and how to apply.
UTM is pleased to announce the 2025-26 call for proposals for the Angela B. Lange and Ian Orchard Graduate Student Initiatives Fund.
Award Overview
- Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for events occurring between May 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026
- Value: Variable.
- Level of Study: Full-time master’s or doctoral student
- Required Legal Status: Domestic or International
Campus Affiliation: Applicants must be UTM-affiliated graduate students *
Grant Purpose
The Graduate Student Initiatives Fund (GSIF) was established in 2020 through the generosity of Professors Angela B. Lange and Ian Orchard to support inspiring and engaging graduate initiatives that enhance the graduate student experience and foster a sense of community at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM).
Open to both individual graduate student applicants and recognized graduate student groups, the GSIF typically provides funding to a minimum of two graduate student proposals annually, with strong preference given to in-person initiatives held at the UTM campus.
Possible events and activities include but are not limited to:
- Community building events on campus
- Student-led conferences and symposia at UTM
- Guest lectures
- Professional development workshops (to benefit the collective not the individual)
Eligibility
Graduate students falling into one of the following categories are eligible to apply:
- UTM-affiliated professional-stream Master’s students *
UTM-affiliated research-stream Master’s or doctoral students *
Additionally, all applicants must:
- Be registered full-time, in good-standing, and within their time limit, both at the time of the application and for the duration of the initiative.
*Students are identified as UTM-affiliated on ACORN/ROSI only if they submitted a completed SGS (School of Graduate Studies) Affiliation Form indicating that they are so affiliated (and have not subsequently changed that affiliation).
Value
The value of this fund is based on accrued annual income, which can be divided among multiple recipients. The awarded value will vary depending on endowment income, the number of recipients, and the proposed budget(s).
Students applying for reimbursement for past events are welcome to request funds provided that these were not covered by another funding source. In cases where partial funding was received, students can request funds through the GSIF to cover the difference.
General Guidelines
- Currently accepting applications for graduate initiatives scheduled in the 2025-26 academic year, which for the purposes of this award includes Summer 2025 – i.e. May 2025 to August 2026.
- Events and activities must be accessible for all members of the community in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and other University policies on inclusion, diversity, and equity, and demonstrate a positive impact on the educational, recreational, social, or cultural values of UTM.
- It is recommended and encouraged that Fund recipients use existing UTM resources where appropriate (e.g., technical support)
Initiatives that are grounded in UTM’s Strategic Framework will be given priority.
Application Process and Deadlines
Applications Process for Past Events
For initiatives that have already taken place at the time of the application between May 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026, graduate students may submit an application using the Angela B. Lange and Ian Orchard Graduate Student Initiatives Application Form, typically within 30 days of the initiative.
Applications Process for Future Events
For initiatives that have yet to take place, graduate students may submit their initiative proposal and accompanying budget using the Angela B. Lange and Ian Orchard Graduate Student Initiatives Application Form.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis during the academic year starting May 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
Adjudication Process
Applications will be adjudicated by the Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs Team within the Office of the Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year.
Notification of Results & Reporting Requirements
All applicants will be notified of the results within 30 days of submission.
For initiatives that have yet to take place, successful applicants will be required to apply for reimbursement and include accompanying receipts along with a summary report within 30 days of the date of the initiative.
For initiatives that have already taken place at the time of the application, successful applicants must submit a reimbursement form and accompanying receipts along with a summary report within 30 days of the notification of results.
Contact
Questions can be directed to:
Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs Team
Office of the Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean
graduate.utm@utoronto.ca
The Novo Nordisk Health Population Graduate Award is for graduate students pursuing thesis-based projects (Research Stream) and currently registered at the University of Toronto at any department at UofT Mississauga. NHP will support research projects that are in alignment with the NHP’s core mission and objectives. Students who are conducting research in such areas and supervised by faculty members from different disciplines are encouraged to apply for support.
Click here to learn more about the Network for Healthy Population Award.
UTM is pleased to announce the 2026-27 Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST):
To be awarded to a student in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto at Mississauga (UTM) on the basis of academic excellence. Students must have maintained on overall A- average over the last two years of study at the post-secondary level. Recipients should also exhibit research ability/potential, good communication skills and interpersonal/leadership abilities. Preference will be given to a student studying in the area of biotechnology or related fields at UTM.*
This award is only intended for UTM affiliated domestic research-stream science graduate students from the Faculty of Arts & Science who are affiliated with one of the following UTM departments: Anthropology, Biology, Chemical & Physical Sciences, Geography, Geomatics & Environment, Mathematical & Computational Sciences, or Psychology.
*Note this is dependent on a number of factors. Last year’s winner was from the Department of Geography, Geomatics, & Environment.
Students applying for this award must complete two steps by May 3, 2026:
- Apply to the award as per the instructions (see below)
- Complete this simple form to express their interest in competing at UTM: UTM Expression of Interest Form
Award Overview
| Student Deadline to UTM: | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Value/Duration: | $5,000 per term for 2 or 3 consecutive terms |
| Level of study: | Master’s or Doctoral |
| Required Legal Status: | Domestic Students (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected persons) |
| Results: | July 2026 |
Purpose
In 1998, the Ontario government introduced the QEII-GSST, a merit-based scholarship program targeted specifically toward graduate students in science and technology. The Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEII‐GSST) Program is designed to encourage excellence in graduate studies in science and technology. The program is supported through funds provided by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) and by funds raised by the University of Toronto from the private sector. The Province allocates QEII-GSST awards to universities specifying the number of awards that each may offer to their students annually.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) by the student deadline.
- Be registered or intend to register in an eligible program on a full-time basis in 2026-2027;
- An eligible program is defined as a full-time program of study of two or three terms at the University of Toronto leading to a graduate degree. A full-time student is one who is in at least 60% of a full course load (40% for students with a permanent disability) or as defined by their institution. Program eligibility is determined individually by each graduate unit. Students should carefully review the information outlined by the graduate unit they intend to be registered in, to determine if their program is eligible for the graduate unit’s QEII-GSST competition
- Be enrolled in a research master’s or doctoral program in a participating graduate unit (see list of eligible graduate units below);
- Have not exceeded the lifetime maximum of government-funded support or maximum QEII-GSST/OGS support available for their current level of study (see website under maximum support); and
- Have achieved at least A- (or equivalent) in each of the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent); or if the student has competed two years of graduate studies at the time of application, the student must only demonstrate an overall average of at least A- (or equivalent) on all graduate courses completed.
- Starting 2024-25: At the graduate unit's discretion, exceptions may be made for highly meritorious applicants who are below the required GPA minimum. Examples of cases in which a unit may consider granting an exception include (but are not limited to): applicants with documented medical issues or family care responsibilities, applicants who have pursued alternative career paths, or mature students with professional experience. Contact your proposed graduate unit(s) to confirm their use of this eligibility criterion.
Note: If marks used for calculating an applicant's grade point average (GPA) are not available (for example, courses were graded on a pass-fail basis), then the next most recent available undergraduate or graduate marks should be used to determine eligibility.
To be eligible to hold the QEII-GSST, recipients:
- Must register and remain enrolled as a full-time student at U of T in an eligible program at the graduate unit from which the QEII-GSST was awarded;
- Who withdraw, transfer to part-time status, back transfer from a doctoral to a master’s degree, complete degree requirements prior to the end of their award, or fail to complete the full term, will be required to repay any funds received for the incomplete term;
- Must be in good standing with the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Applicants who have defaulted on a Canada or Ontario Student Loan, or have failed to make satisfactory repayment on a loan overpayment, are ineligible to receive the award. Students who have never applied for OSAP are in good standing. Those with an OSAP restriction may still apply for the QEII-GSST. However, if awarded, they must have the restriction cleared within 30 days of notification in order to accept and hold the award;
- May accept research assistantships, part-time teaching positions, or other paid employment that does not affect their status as a full-time graduate student and is commensurate with the graduate unit policies. Typically, students holding full-time paid employment are not eligible to receive a QEII-GSST from the University of Toronto; and
- Cannot hold a QEII-GSST award in the same session (overlapping) or from the same award year as a scholarship from SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR, OGS, or another QEII-GSST.
The eligibility criteria provided above are the minimum requirements only. Graduate units may impose additional criteria to apply, receive, or hold an QEII-GSST. Please inquire with your graduate unit regarding any additional requirements or conditions to those listed here.
QEII-GSST Eligible Graduate Units
Graduate units participating in the QEII-GSST competition at the University of Toronto are listed below. Please note the list is considered comprehensive and students should consult with the graduate unit to confirm eligibility of their specific program. Professional Master’s programs are not eligible for a QEII-GSST (e.g., Master of Engineering, Master of Forestry Conservation, Master of Mathematical Finance, Master of Science in Planning, Master of Heath Science, etc.)
Arts and Science (faculty) at Mississauga campus Aerospace Studies Astronomy & Astrophysics Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering Cell & Systems Biology Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Dentistry | Earth Sciences Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Electrical & Computer Engineering Forestry Geography & Planning Health Policy, Management & Evaluation Immunology Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology Materials Science & Engineering Mathematics Mechanical & Industrial Engineering | Medical Biophysics Medical Science Molecular and Medical Genetics Nursing Science Nutritional Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacology & Toxicology Physics Physiology Public Health Sciences Rehabilitation Science Statistics |
Application Process
Applicants must submit an OGS application to their proposed graduate unit using the U of T OGS Online Application and select “Yes” that they would like to be considered for other graduate award competitions in the “Governmental Award Applications in Progress” section of the Awards and Financial Aid page of the application. Additional application requirements may be necessary depending on the individual competitions. The OGS Online Application is accessible through the SGS OGS webpage.
Applicants applying for other awards that use the OGS application form may upload additional application documents as an attachment to the application form’s “Awards and Financial Aid” page. Note: Any unit who wishes to use the new attachment function for their QEII-GSST or other awards competitions will need to instruct their applicants to select “Yes” on the form that they are applying for other awards and attachment(s) are required.
Once completed and submitted online, the entire application will be available to the proposed graduate unit(s) for review and consideration.
Important note for prospective students: QEII-GSST awards are not transferrable between universities or between graduate units at U of T. Accordingly, students must submit an OGS application to each graduate unit for which they are seeking admission at U of T and each Ontario institution if applying to multiple universities (each institution will have its own unique OGS and QEII-GSST application process).
For detailed instructions on how to complete the OGS Application, please see the OGS Application Instructions.
Results
Official QEII-GSST award offers will be issued by SGS starting July 2026. QEII-GSST results are not available on the OGS Application system.
Contacts and Resources
Please direct questions regarding the QEII-GSST competition or nomination process to:
Amanda Pennings, Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs Specialist
Office of the Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean
graduate.utm@utoronto.ca
Questions regarding the administration of the award at the SGS and technical support for the application may be directed to:
Debbie Chau, Graduate Awards Officer
Graduate Awards Office
School of Graduate Studies
debbie.chau@utoronto.ca
UTM offers financial support each academic session for qualified full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students with childcare provider expenses. These grants are provided through the generous support of all UTM students, in addition to the financial aid available from campus, university and other sources.
Learn more about the UTM Childcare Grant.
Applications for 2025 Summer Gym Bursary
The Vice-Dean, Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs is committed to graduate students' well-being. To encourage them to stay active over the summer months, the Vice-Dean, Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs, is providing a summer gym bursary for eligible graduate students who purchase a 2025 Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre (RAWC) summer gym membership.
The UTM Summer Gym Bursary is available to UTM-affiliated graduate students in both professional and research-stream programs.
Applicants must:
- Be a UTM-affiliated graduate student in a master’s or doctoral program;
- Be registered full-time for the summer 2025 session;
- Have purchased a full or partial summer 2025 gym membership from the Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre (RAWC)
- Have valid proof of purchase that displays name and/or student number.
Eligible students may receive the UTM Summer Gym Bursary once per summer session.
Students will be reimbursed up to $223.00 of the summer gym membership. The membership fee is pro-rated on a daily basis. These funds will be deposited into your ACORN/ROSI account.
Registered students can access the online UTM Summer Gym Bursary Form beginning on May 2025 through to August 2025.
Please note:
- Students must be registered at the time of application;
- One application is permitted per applicant for summer membership or program fees incurred at one facility;
- The application cannot be modified after submission; and
- Proof of payment must be uploaded as a PDF, JPEG, or JPG file.
Payment to students will be processed on a monthly basis. To ensure that there is no delay in receiving your bursary make sure that you have direct deposit set up on your ACORN account.
Departmental Awards
Several UTM academic departments who house UTM-affiliated graduate students from across the tri-campus offer funding opportunities, in addition to other perks, to research stream graduate students working in their unit (e.g., Biology, CPS). Similarly, many tri-campus graduate units also offer funding opportunities (e.g., Religion), as do the faculties that house them (e.g., the Faculty of Arts & Science). Professional stream master's students may also access funds from their respective departments (e.g., IMI). Each department and faculty maintains its own funding information on its respective website or student handbook.
Financial Resources
Award Explorer is the University's central awards repository. The searchable database contains a comprehensive list of awards, scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities from across the tri-campus.
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) houses the Financial Aid and Advising Office and the Graduate Awards Office. From emergency loans to conference and travel grants, the School offers multiple funding opportunities, in addition to administrative support and financial counselling. Explore scholarships and merit-based awards on the SGS website.
The Office of the Registrar's Financial Aid Team provides full service for UTM-affiliated graduate students in matters related to their Ontario government student loan.
Graduate students who are out of province should contact the University Registrar's Office for assistance and may upload forms for their out of province student aid to the Out of Province Portal. Additional funding opportunities (grants, scholarships, and funding packages) are also available.