Dependants Scholarship Program
University of Toronto Scholarship Program for Dependents of Faculty Members, Librarians Professionals/Managers, and Research Associates
Note: For an original and complete version of the policy for the Faculty Members and Librarians consult the University Policy Handbook. An unofficial copy of the handbook is available on the Governing Council website.
For a copy of the Policies for Professionals/Managers consult the Policies for Professionals/Managers
For a copy of the Policies for Research Associates consult the Policies for Research Associates
Who is Eligible
This scholarship program is for dependents of University of Toronto Faculty Members (including Full-time Clinical Academic Appointees), Librarians, Professionals/Managers and Research Associates (those covered under the Policy for Research Associates (limited term) and Senior Research Associates) who are studying on a full-time basis in an eligible program of study at an eligible institution. For those studying part-time at the University of Toronto, the tuition waiver program remains in effect.
Value of Scholarship
For dependants of eligible faculty members & librarians who hold an appointment of 76% or greater, the value of the scholarship is equal to 65% of the amount of the academic fees for five full courses in a general program in Arts and Science at the University of Toronto. For faculty members and librarians who hold an appointment of 25%-75%, the value is pro-rated to the actual FTE.
For dependants of full-time eligible Professionals/Managers and Research Associates, the value of the scholarship is equal to 50% of the amount of the academic fees for five full courses in a general program in Arts and Science at the University of Toronto. For part-time Professionals/Managers and Research Associates with appointments of 25%-99%, the value will be pro-rated to the actual FTE.
The application packages below are in fillable .pdf file format, but original signatures (digital signatures are fine) are required where noted. Please complete all sections, obtain the required signatures and submit it by or email along with any required supporting documents or transcripts.. For a paper copy of the form, or if you have questions or concerns not addressed above, please email.
Download the Application and Administrative Guidelines
Payment of the Award
For University of Toronto students, the scholarship will be credited to the student’s account after classes begin in September. For information on deferring fees or making partial fee payments with scholarship, please see the Student Accounts website.
For students registering at other institutions, the scholarship funds will be forwarded to the appropriate institution and released to the student upon confirmation of enrollment in a full-time course load (80% or greater). Students must make the necessary arrangements with their University to ensure that payment deadlines are met. The University of Toronto cannot ensure that the award will be paid in time to meet another institution’s tuition fee deadlines.
This scholarship is taxable income and T4A’s will be issued to all student recipients.
Terms and Conditions (pdf file)
