Current Students
Program Specific Scholarships for Returning Students
Social Work
*Where applications are required contact the School of Social Work at 416-979-5000 ext. 6228 for procedures and/or applications.
| Scholarship Name | Application Required* |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work Award Up to $1000 To recognize full-time or part-time students, enrolled in second or third year, who have overcome adversity, personal challenges or extenuating circumstances, and remain committed to their area of study. Students can apply or be nominated by faculty, staff, and students after completing first or second year in good academic standing. Recipients may demonstrate financial need and must demonstrate extenuating personal or family circumstances, detailed in a written statement. The award will honour a student for their passion, contribution to the life of the school, strength of character. |
Yes* |
| George Bielmeier Award Up to $500 x 2 In recognition of outstanding contribution within the Field Practicum to a third-year and fourth-year student in either the full or part-time program. |
Yes* |
| Buddhist Compassion Foundation Awards for Community Service Up to $2000 x 5 Open to students enrolled in full-time studies in second, third or fourth year, for demonstrated financial need and an outstanding commitment to their work in the community. |
Yes* |
Sheri Cohen Social Justice Award for People with Disabilities |
Yes* |
| Lisa Crew Memorial Award Up to $165 To a graduate of the degree program for excellence in a social work practice paper. |
No |
| Jacqueline and Howard Edelson Award Value to be determined. Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons; Ontario residents; demonstrate financial need; minimum CGPA of 3.00 or higher; clear academic standing; demonstrate an interest and commitment to promoting the interests of elderly people with dementia and/or who are frail, through direct care, community development, policy development, program development, design or evaluation, research or advocacy. |
Yes* |
| Jenny & Jean Green Social Justice Award Up to $540 For a caring attitude, involvement with one or more social movements or community groups and leadership qualities - one third or fourth-year recipient. Students are nominated by fellow students, faculty or staff. |
Yes* |
| Russell Jollife Award for Excellence in Social Work Practice Up to $1450 To assist a full-time student entering the fourth year of the Social Work program, based on demonstrated excellence in their third-year practicum and Social Work Practice Seminar (SWP036 and SWP031). Student must have an 80% course load, minimum 3.00 GPA and demonstrated financial need. |
Yes* |
| Cheryl Lajoie Memorial Award Up to $1000 Applicants have completed at least one year of the program; demonstrated financial need and a commitment to the School and the community. |
Yes* |
| Gordon C. MacFarlane/John Howard Society of Ontario Award $1000 towards a master of social work program at a Canadian University For academic excellence, demonstrated financial need and commitment to pursuing a career in social work. |
Yes* |
| Mya Award $1000 Awarded to a female student who is enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in the Social Work program; has a clear academic standing; is a sole support parent of one or more children; demonstrates financial need. |
Yes* |
| Ana Sofia Nascimento Award Up to $750 For a student who has completed second or third year of the Social Work program with clear academic standing; CGPA of 3.00; demonstrates a commitment to social justice and community development through work with seniors, newcomers, and/or women; be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or protected person; be an Ontario resident; demonstrate financial need. |
Yes* |
| Harry A. Newman Memorial Foundation Undergraduate Awards Up to $2100 Eligible students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons; Ontario residents; demonstrate financial need; clear academic standing; min CGPA 2.00; demonstrate active volunteerism within the community as outlined in the enclosed cover letter and resume; may be self-nominated by faculty or member of the community. |
Yes* |
| John David Parker Scholarship Up to $1000 For involvement in child and youth work through volunteer work experiences, being currently registered in courses in the full-time or part-time degree program in Social Work. |
Yes* |
| Judith Sandys Award in Community Inclusion and Intellectual Disability Award value to be determined. Open to students who are enrolled in the Social Work program; must be a Canadian citizen, permament resident or a protected person; must be an Ontario resident; must demonstrate financial need; must be a part-time or full-time student in the School of Social Work; have completed first, second or third year by the time of award application; have a minimum CGPA of 3.00; have demonstrated commitment in the area of intellectual disability, while a student in the Social Work program, through field work, advocacy or academic work. | Yes* |
| Nancy C. Sprott School of Social Work Leadership Awards Up to $3000 x 3 Open to full-time students enrolled in the School of Social Work who have completed first, second and third years. to be eligible a sudent must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or Protected person; must be an Ontario resident; demonstrate financial need; demonstrate academic excellence with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and a clear academic standing; must demonstrate leadership in areas that exemplify the mission and values of the School of Social Work. | Yes* |
| Harriet Stairs Award Up to $924 Officially enrolled in the Social Work or Criminal Justice four-year undergraduate degree program; entering second, third or fourth year; officially registered with the Access Centre; must be an Ontario resident; minimum CGPA 3.00; clear academic standing; demonstrate financial need. Deadline: February 8 2013. |
Yes |
| Karol Steinhouse Memorial Social Work Award Up to $1100 x 2 For demonstrating commitment to issues of social justice as they relate to sexual orientation, gender and diversity, minimum 3.00 GPA and demonstrated financial need |
Yes* |
| Walker Wood Foundation Award Up to $2000 x 2 Open to a students who are Canadian citizens, have been accepted as mature students in the Social Work program, demonstrate financial need, and demonstrate how they encountered a significant life challenge. | Yes* |
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