Awards and Scholarships
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!
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Questions? Contact awards@torontomu.ca.
This award recognizes and provides financial support to undergraduate LatinX students who are committed to improving the lives of people in the community.
Created by Anju Virmani, this award supports 2SLGBTQ+ students who are giving back to the community through volunteering and/or working towards a career that will support the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
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.
The FCS Undergraduate Black Student Award supports Black students who are enrolled in a full-time or part-time undergraduate program. The award was created to support the academic journeys of Black students across FCS.
The FCS 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.
The FCS Indigenous Student Success Awards supports Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students who have shown engagement with and/or commitment to Indigenous communities.
The FCS International Student Emergency Fund is a one-time emergency fund to support international students experiencing an urgent and immediate financial need. Students may receive up to $500 based on an identified short-term need, such as assistance with grocery or rent/tuition shortfall. Funds are limited and will not cover ongoing financial need. Students must first apply for financial support through the International Student Services (ISS). Following ISS financial eligibility assessment, students eligible for FCS funds will be referred by ISS.
The FCS 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.
The FCSS Daniel Barkin and Jacob Circo Student-in-Action Award recognizes students who have made significant contributions to student life and engagement in our faculty, acknowledging student leadership, volunteerism and commitment to supporting the FCS undergraduate student body.
The FCSS Student Achievement, Perseverance, and Support Award seeks to recognize and support students within FCS who have demonstrated resilience, academic achievement, and a commitment to mental health. This award fosters a culture of perseverance and well-being within the FCS community while encouraging students to reflect on their personal growth and impact.
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.
This grant funds FCS students who are traveling nationally or internationally for placement. The grant is intended to support 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).
The RBC Community Services Award is available for 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.
Ryan MacLaurin graduated from the School of Urban and Regional Planning in 2008. He left us too soon in 2013. This award respectfully acknowledges students whose actions reflect the qualities Ryan embodied throughout his life: kindness, warmth, generosity of spirit, and a strong sense of community responsibility.
The award celebrates contributions that support the flourishing of First Nations and Indigenous communities and recognizes individuals who build respectful relationships, demonstrate meaningful commitment, and contribute to the well-being of others through service and action.
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.
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.
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.
The FCS Graduate Black Student Award supports Black students who are enrolled in a full-time or part-time graduate program. The award was created to support the academic journeys of Black students across FCS.
The FCS Indigenous Student Success Awards support Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students who have shown engagement with and/or commitment to Indigenous communities.
The FCS 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.
The FCS 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 practising.
Designed for a first-generation student enrolling in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Community Services (excluding the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing), this award was created in honour of Dr. Lisa Barnoff in recognition of her spirit and commitment to inclusion
This award supports first-generation students as they embark on their post-secondary journey - knowing that they are welcomed, are valued and belong.
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
- Be admitted to a program in the Faculty of Community Services (excluding the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing)
- Be a first generation post-secondary student. (A first-generation secondary student is a student who is the first in their family [not including a sibling] to attend a post-secondary institute such as a college, university, or apprenticeship program either in Canada or outside of Canada)
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the university.
The McCall MacBain Foundation believes the best investment we can make towards our collective future is providing educational opportunities that help young people discover, develop, and deepen their leadership potential. The McCall MacBain Community Health Awards at TMU provide financial assistance to high-potential students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds pursuing undergraduate baccalaureate or advanced and post-baccalaureate programs in the Faculty of Community Services in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Public Health, and Nutrition.
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person.
- Be an entering undergraduate student enrolling in one of the following programs: Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Social Work Advanced Standing Direct Entry*, Public Health, or Nutrition.
- Have achieved a minimum final admission average of 86%. Applicants to Social Work Advanced Standing must have achieved a minimum final admission GPA of 3.0.
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the university.
- Be enrolled full-time upon matriculation (80% or more of a full course load, at least 4 billing units). This includes students in an approved reduced course load, i.e., students registered with Academic Accommodation Support.
*Students in the Social Work Advanced Standing Direct Entry program will only be eligible for 3 years of funding.
Renewable Award Criteria
To be eligible for consideration for the renewable award, you must:
- Be in clear academic standing.
- Have achieved a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Remain enrolled full-time (80% or more of a full course load, at least 4 billing units). This includes students in an approved reduced course load, i.e. students registered with Academic Accommodation Support.
- Maintain enrollment in an eligible, grant-supported undergraduate program at Toronto Metropolitan University (Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Public Health, and Nutrition).
The McCall MacBain Foundation believes the best investment we can make towards our collective future is providing educational opportunities that help young people discover, develop, and deepen their leadership potential. The McCall MacBain Community Health Awards at TMU provide financial assistance to high-potential students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds pursuing undergraduate baccalaureate or advanced and post-baccalaureate programs in the Faculty of Community Services in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Public Health
Renewable Award Criteria
To be eligible for consideration for the renewable award, you must:
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person.
- Be an entering undergraduate student enrolling in one of the following programs: Nursing Advanced Entry*, Post-Diploma Degree Completion Program in Nursing, Midwifery, or Public Health.
- Have achieved a final admission GPA of 3.0 or higher from a previous college diploma or university degree (including partial university studies).
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the university.
- Be enrolled full-time upon matriculation (80% or more of a full course load, at least 4 billing units). This includes students in an approved reduced course load, i.e.students registered with Academic Accommodation Support.
*Students in the 2.5-year Nursing Advanced Entry program will be eligible for 2.5 years of funding.
This grant aims to provide funding to undergraduate and graduate students 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 and until the funds run out.