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Awards and Scholarships

Rows of framed certificates for various student awards.

The Faculty of Community Services (FCS) offers over 20 awards and scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students that recognize your leadership, research, activism and more. There is more than $80,000 in funding available!

This year's awards application cycle runs from November 30, 2023 to February 16, 2024.

Applying for awards takes three easy steps:

  • Create a general profile on AwardSpring
  • Match to awards available
  • Complete and submit all requirements before application deadline

Questions? Contact fcsstudentexperience@torontomu.ca.

This award recognizes and provides financial support to undergraduate LatinX students in the Faculty of Community Services who are committed to improving the lives of people in the community.

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

Created by Anju Virmani, this award supports 2SLGBTQ+ students in the Faculty of Community Service, who are giving back to the community through volunteering and/or working towards a career that will support the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

The Durst Family Award for Indigenous Students supports Indigenous students who are enrolled in a full-time or part-time undergraduate program of study in the Schools of Child and Youth Care, Disability Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Social Work, and Urban and Regional Planning.

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

The Faculty of Community Services Indigenous Student Success Awards support Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Community Services who have shown engagement with and/or commitment to Indigenous communities.

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

The Faculty of Community Services Full-time Undergraduate Award acknowledges students who have demonstrated leadership, collaboration, creativity, innovation, commitment and/or contribution to their discipline, school or community. It also recognizes students who have may have overcome a personal obstacle while remaining in school.

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

The Faculty of Community Services Part-time Undergraduate Award acknowledges students who have demonstrated leadership, collaboration, creativity, innovation, commitment and/or contribution to their discipline, school or community. It also recognizes students who may have overcome a personal obstacle while remaining in school.

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

The Faculty of Community Services (FCS) Undergraduate Black Student Award supports Black students who are enrolled in a full-time or part-time undergraduate program of study in the FCS. The award was created to support the academic journeys of Black students across FCS.

Award value: Nine awards of $1,000 each

The Isabella and Oscar Zacharias Undergraduate Research Award promotes and recognizes outstanding research and high academic achievement for full-time and part-time undergraduate students in the Faculty of Community Students.

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

The Marvyn Novick Award in the Faculty of Community Services was established in memory of Marvyn Novick (1940-2016), former dean of the Faculty of Community Services and a leading thinker and contributor to social policy in Ontario and Canada. He researched and wrote major national reports on child poverty in Canada; conducted a widely cited pioneering study on changing social conditions in Toronto suburbs; addressed issues of employment, civic and community well-being , and the life chances of children; and focused public attention on the need for cross-community alliances to build inclusive communities and on the social responsibilities of government at all levels.

Award value: One award of $1,000

This grant funds out-of-provide placement opportunities for students in the Faculty of Community Services. The grant is intended to support placement opportunities that will enhance the student’s capacity to support healthy, equitable and caring environments for all. Funding is available for placements in the current academic year (including Fall, Winter, or Spring/Summer semesters).

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

The RBC Community Services Award is available for undergraduate students enrolled in an undergraduate full-time degree program at the Faculty of Community Services who are interested in pursuing a career in the non-profit sector.

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

The Faculty of Community Services Social Innovation Award supports full-time and part-time undergraduate students who have a strong interest in working creatively towards addressing a social issue. The award was established to support students that think boldly and act courageously.

Award value: One award of $1,000

The Toronto Eglinton Rotary Club / Dr. Robert McClure Award in Health Science Award supports Indigenous students pursuing a degree in a full-time, undergraduate Health Sciences program in the Faculty of Community Services (Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Midwifery Education Program, the School of Occupational and Public Health or the School of Nutrition). The award was created to honour the work of Dr. Robert McClure, an outstanding humanitarian, gifted surgeon, the first lay Moderator of the United Church of Canada and member of the Toronto Eglinton Rotary Club.

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

 

The Faculty of Community Services Undergraduate Research Grant encourages undergraduate students to engage in a research project focused on a question they have that has emerged from their academic experience, student engagement, transition from student to a professional role, or teaching and learning experiences.

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

 

The Usha George Students-in-Action Award has been established in recognition of Usha George, former Dean of the Faculty of Community Services, for her active commitment to student engagement, learning opportunities beyond the classroom and social innovation.

Full-time and part-time undergraduate students can apply for project funding for a student-led initiative that addresses a social issue in the local/global community. Examples may include launching a campaign, organizing an event, hosting a lecture, facilitating a workshop, or executing a project. Innovation and creativity are encouraged! Students may apply as a group, however, one student will submit the application and be responsible for managing their funding and any other requirements of this award.

Award value: One award of $2,000

The Faculty of Community Services Indigenous Student Success Awards support Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Community Services who have shown engagement with and/or commitment to Indigenous communities. 

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

The Faculty of Community Services Student Dean's Essay Writing Award acknowledges graduate students for the winning essay within each of our graduate school programs. By nomination only - no application is required.

Successful applicants will receive a monetary award.

The Faculty of Community Services Dean’s Social Justice Graduate Award supports graduate students who demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice through their program of study and/or research. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who have not already received another major scholarship through Toronto Met or external bodies in the same academic year.

Award value: One award of $2,500

The Faculty of Community Services (FCS) Graduate Black Student Award supports Black students who are enrolled in a full-time or part-time graduate program of study in the FCS. The award was created to support the academic journeys of Black students across FCS.

Award value: Six awards of $2,500 each

The Faculty of Community Services SRC Innovation Graduate Award supports graduate students who challenges the status quo within their field of study with new solutions and new ways of thinking and practicing. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who have not already received another major scholarship through Toronto Met or external bodies in the same academic year.

Award value: One award of $2,500

This grant aims to provide funding to undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Community Services who have had a paper accepted and who have been invited to attend a peer-reviewed academic conference. This grant is available for the Fall and Winter term.


Visit AwardSpring (external link)  to apply.