Explore the wide range of financial support available, in the form of scholarships, merit-based and needs-based awards.
At OISE, awards are generally separated into two categories:
1. OISE Internal Awards, comprised of Faculty Wide Awards and Departmental Awards
2. External Awards, offered by the (SGS) and external agencies
Below is a list of these awards, available to students registered in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning (CTL), or where applicable, applicants to CTL programs. Deadlines will be updated as they become available for the current cycle. Those interested in applying to these awards must submit a complete application by the indicated deadline.
Note on eligibility: Please read award details carefully to ensure all eligibility criteria are met before applying. Award names are hyperlinked to official award webpages with complete information.
Students in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning will receive email communications throughout the academic year regarding award announcements and application deadlines, as they become available. However, students are responsible for reviewing these award pages for the most complete and up to date information. (Please note that these email communications will be sent to official UTmail+ student email addresses ending in @mail.utoronto.ca only).
For questions about Faculty Wide Awards, please contact oise.financialaid@utoronto.ca. For questions about External Awards, please review the award details to contact the appropriate award office. For questions about CTL's Departmental Awards, or general support on how to navigate these award opportunities, CTL students may email oise.ctlawards@utoronto.ca.
A note for registered Master of Teaching (MT) students and MT applicants: as part of CTL's Departmental Awards, there are a number of MT-specific entrance awards, in-course awards and end-of-year award opportunities. Available also are the OISE External Awards for Teacher Education Students. Please review the award information and application deadlines carefully. Deadlines will be updated as they become available for the current cycle.
Additional websites offering other opportunities or support in regards to awards, scholarships and finances for CTL students:
- - please select "Graduate Awards"
- OISE Tuition & Financial Support
- OISE Graduate Student Funding
External Graduate Awards
| Award | Required Legal Status | Degree | Student Submits to: | Student Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | November 21, 2025, 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) | ||
| Domestic, International | Doctoral | Department | July 14, 2026 | |
| Domestic | School of Graduate Studies | December 1, 2025 | ||
| Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | Online | May 9, 2025, 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) | |
| Domestic | Department Nominated | January 23, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | Faculty/ Department Nominated | January 30, 2026 | ||
| Domestic | Online | September 16, 2025 (SSHRC), September 9, 2025 (CIHR/NSERC) | ||
| Domestic | Online | December 1, 2025 before 8:00 pm (Eastern Time) | ||
| Domestic | Online | September 22, 2025, 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) | ||
| International | Department Nominated | Winter | ||
| International | School of Graduate Studies | December 1, 2025 | ||
| Domestic, International | Department | June 1, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | Doctoral | Department | March 6, 2026 | |
| Domestic, International | Department | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | Department | Winter 2026 - Date TBD | ||
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | January 23, 2026, 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) | ||
| Domestic, International | Online | March 5, 2026 | ||
| Domestic | Department | November 10, 2025 | ||
| Domestic, International | Foundation | November 17, 4:00 pm (Eastern Time) | ||
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | May 17, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | Fall: November 28, 2025 / Winter: March 31, 2026 / Summer: July 31, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | Applications Open Year-Round | ||
| Domestic, International | Department | Deadline for Fall Session: January 15, 2026 / Deadline for Winter Session: April 30, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | Fall: November 28, 2025 / Winter: March 31, 2026 / Summer: July 31, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | Online | August 28, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | SGS | Winter 2026 - Date TBD | ||
| Domestic | Doctoral | Department | February 13, 2026 |
OISE Internal Awards - CTL Students
| Award | Required Legal Status | Degree | Student Submits to: | Student Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waldorf Schools Scholarship for Evidence-based Research | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | November 15, 2025 |
OISE Internal Awards - Faculty Wide
| Award | Required Legal Status | Degree | Student Submits to: | Student Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra & Leonid Semeniuk Award | Domestic | Doctoral, Master's | December 15, 2025 | |
| Azim Premji Foundation Fellowship | Domestic | Doctoral, Master's | June 30, 2025 | |
| Bonnie Burstow Scholarship for Research in Violence Against Indigenous Women in Memory of Helen Betty Osborne | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | December 1, 2025 | |
| Burstow Scholarship for Research into Antisemitism | Domestic, International | Doctoral | September 30, 2025 | |
| Christopher Parker Memorial Fund | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | N/A | |
| Keith A. McLeod Bursary | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | June 30, 2025 | |
| Leithwood Award for OISE Outstanding Thesis of the Year | Domestic, International | 12:00 PM EST February 15, 2024 | ||
| Margaret I. Hambly Memorial Scholarship | Domestic | Doctoral, Master's | January 15, 2026 | |
| OISE Alumni Association Doctoral Fellowship | Domestic, International | Doctoral | April 30, 2025 | |
| OISE Scholarship Program for Indigenous Students | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | April 30, 2025 | |
| Wilfred Rusk Wees Fellowship | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | February 15, 2026 | |
| William G. Davis Golden Anniversary Leadership Scholarship | Domestic, International | Doctoral | September 30, 2025 | |
| William Pakenham Fellowship | Domestic | Doctoral, Master's | August 1, 2025 | |
| William Waters Scholarship in Urban Education | Domestic, International | Master's | November 15, 2025 |