Toronto Metropolitan University Entrance Funding, Scholarships and Awards
Ted Rogers School Graduate Entrance Scholarship & Awards
Thanks to a $15 million donation from Ted and Loretta Rogers, each year the Ted Rogers School of Management issues Graduate Entrance Scholarships and Awards to support the professional development of our Graduate students.
Ted Rogers School Graduate Entrance Scholarship
The criteria for a Ted Rogers Graduate Entrance Scholarship is based solely on demonstrated academic excellence. This scholarship is open to full-time and part-time domestic applicants and full-time international applicants. All applicants are considered for entrance funding at the point of application. Scholarships are worth up to $15,000 each for full-time and $5,000 each for part-time candidates.
Ted Rogers School Graduate Entrance Award
The criteria for a Ted Rogers Graduate Entrance Award include academic excellence, extracurricular involvement and financial need. Successful applicants (domestic students only) to the program considered for this award will receive an application from the program before or at the beginning of their studies. Awards are up to $15,000 for full-time students and up to $5,000 for part-time students.
Ronald Alphonso Award
The award was created by Jonathan Alphonso and his mother, Helen Eliopoulos-Alphonso, in memory of Jonathan’s father and Helen’s husband, Ronald Alphonso, a TMU alumnus.
Application deadline:
April 1, 2026
Value and duration:
One (1) annual award of approximately $3,000.
Weighted criteria:
- Candidate that is a graduate student or incoming graduate student at the Ted Rogers School of Management with financial need who is interested in re-investing in themselves as part of a career transition.
- Full-time or part-time graduate student.
- Incoming students for the MBA, Master of Science in Management, PhD in Management, or Master of Health Adminstration programs.
About Ronald Alphonso
Ronald Alphonso was an extraordinary man, a proud Toronto Metropolitan University graduate, respected entrepreneur, and dedicated community member. He lived a life defined by integrity, resilience, and a deep commitment to personal growth. Ronald earned two degrees at his alma mater: an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and, later, an MBA with a specialization in technology and innovation. He exemplified the value of lifelong learning, pursuing graduate education at the age of 50 as part of a significant career transition.
Following this, Ronald founded and served as principal broker of the Mortgage Broker Store, where he built a successful business grounded in honesty, empathy, and client-focused service. Known for his generosity, sharp wit, and ability to make others feel seen and valued, Ronald left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
In honour of his legacy, the Ronald Alphonso Award has been established to support graduate students who, like Ronald, are re-investing in themselves as part of a career transition. This award reflects a commitment to fostering the next generation of business leaders and recognizes the evolving nature of work, encouraging those who are bold enough to chart new paths and pursue meaningful change through education.
Graduate Scholarships and Awards
For more information and a comprehensive list of university-wide; provincial; federal and international awards to help fund your graduate studies at Toronto Metropolitan University, please visit the university's Scholarships and Awards webpage.
Terms and Conditions
By accepting funding from Toronto Metropolitan University, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.
Toronto Met Graduate Fellowship (RGF)
A Toronto Metropolitan Graduate Fellowship is a merit-based scholarship allocated on a competitive basis. All eligible domestic applicants offered admission will automatically be considered. No separate application is required.
Toronto Met Graduate Development Award (RGDA)
A Toronto Metropolitan Graduate Development Award (RGDA) is a non-merit-based award provided by an individual graduate program.All eligible domestic and international applicants offered admission will automatically be considered. No separate application is required.
Black Graduate Student Awards
The Black Graduate Student awards are a suite of awards and bursaries established by Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (YSGPS) to support Black Students pursuing graduate studies.
Black Graduate Student Bursary
Five (5) bursaries provided between $1,000 and $5,000 each for a maximum total of $5,000 annually commencing in the 2020/2021 academic year. Funding for the award will be confirmed annually in March of each year and will be made available to eligible students in the Fall.
Scholarships and Awards for Indigenous Students
Gdoo-maawnjidimi Mompii Indigenous Student Services maintains a list of internal and external bursaries, awards and scholarships on its website, some of which are open to graduate students. They also offer assistance in completing budgets and application forms. Among the ones available to graduate students are:
Indigenous Student Bursary
Established in the 2008-09 academic year as part of the Government of Ontario’s Indigenous Education Strategy. Value up to $3500.
Indigenous Graduate Scholarship
The scholarship provides up to three (3) $5,000 awards annually commencing in the 2020/2021 academic year. Funding for the award will be confirmed annually in March of each year and will be made available to eligible students in the Fall.
Indspire (external link)
Indspire is a national Indigenous-led registered charity that invests in the education of Indigenous Peoples for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. They offer a number of bursaries, awards and scholarships (external link) for post-secondary students with deadlines throughout the year.
External Sources of Funding and Financial Aid
Applicants are encouraged to conduct research on external organizations that may offer scholarships or bursaries. There are many scholarships and bursaries available to Graduate students via external organizations and sometimes employers.
Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program (OGS)
OGS awards are merit-based scholarships available to students in all disciplines of academic study. OGS has a value of $15,000 per year and each is tenable for a maximum of one (1) year (three (3) terms) and a minimum of two (2) consecutive terms. To learn more, visit the Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website and contact your program about eligibility details.
SE Health Michael Decter Scholarship for Health Leadership and Policy Studies ($5000) (external link)
This award seeks high-performing students entering the first year of a graduate health leadership/policy program who are passionate about making a difference in the Canadian health care landscape. Applications for students entering a program in Sept 2018 were due Nov 5, 2018. The 2018 application package required a submission demonstrating personal vision for health policy or leadership as well as three references.
Government Loans (OSAP) (external link)
All Graduate Programs at the Ted Rogers School of Management are accredited by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Upon acceptance to one of these programs, students may apply for a government student loan. For more information on how to apply for a government student loan, please visit OSAP (external link) .
BMO Student Line of Credit
A BMO Professional Student Line of Credit is a flexible, affordable way to pay for your business studies.
How it works:
- You have access to funds whenever you need them and only pay interest on what you borrow
- There are no annual or monthly fees
- You can pay the entire outstanding balance whenever you want, without a penalty
- Make interest-only payments while you are still in school and up to two years after graduation, followed by a monthly repayment schedule
Disclaimer:
The availability and monetary value of all awards, bursaries and scholarships are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for the content of external links. Please follow the links to each award for the most up to date information.