Financial Need-Based Admission Scholarships
The following scholarships are one-time only admission financial-need based scholarships (unless specified otherwise) and require an application form. Applicants must be Ontario residents and must have demonstrated financial need (according to U of T criteria, financial need is determined by the receipt of Ontario Student Assistance Program funding). Students receiving OSAP funding will be given priority; however, other cases of financial need will be considered.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada Admission Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Donor: The CWL of Canada
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College woman who is pursuing studies in the liberal arts and who has financial need.
Terms: Eligible candidates will have a high mid-term average on admission and will have indicated St. Michael's College as their first choice of college in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Application is obtained through the CWL parish.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
The Clayton W. Kehoe Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Donor: The Kehoe Family in memory of Mr. Clayton W. Kehoe and his commitment to higher education.
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College first-year student pursuing a degree in Humanities or Social Sciences and who has financial need.
Terms: Priority is given to applicants from Ontario in the following order:
(1) Grey-Bruce County
(2) Parry Sound
(3) Toronto
The total value of the scholarship is $6,500 over a four-year consecutive period. This scholarship is renewable ($1,500) if the following conditions are met:
1) the recipient achieves a minimum annual grade point average (AGPA) of 3.50 in a full-time course-load at the end of the academic year in which the recipient is enrolled at St .Michael's College, (2) recipient returns to full-time studies at St. Michael's College in the following fall/winter sessions.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
The Doris Anne Davies Admission Scholarship (OSOTF)
Amount: $800 – $1,000
Donor: The Davies Family in memory of Doris Anne Davies and her commitment to higher education
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College first-year student who has financial need.
Terms: Eligible candidates will have a high 80s average on admission and will have indicated St Michael's College as their first choice of college in the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
The Karlo Duvnjak Family Scholarship (OSOTF)
Amount: $1,500 - $2,000
Donor: The Duvnjak Family
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College first-year student who has financial need.
Terms: Preference will be given to applicants who are:
a) Croatian scholar athletes, or of
b) Croatian background, or of
c) German background
Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their parish priest.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
The Matthew O'Brien Memorial Scholarship (OSOTF)
Amount: Undetermined
Application: Contact: Hope for Children Foundation
Donor: Michael & Mary-Catherine O'Brien in memory of their son, Matthew
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College first-year student who is a ward of the Catholic Children's Aid Society and who has financial need.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
The Melissa Clubbe Memorial Admission Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Donor: The Clubbe Family in memory of their daughter, Melissa.
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College first-year student pursuing a degree in the Humanities and Social Sciences and who has financial need.
Terms: Eligible candidates will have a high average on admission and will have indicated St. Michael's College as their first choice of college in the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
The Pope Benedict XVI Admission Scholarship (OSOTF)
Amount: $2,000
Donor: Anonymous donor, established in observance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the supreme pontificate of Pope John Paul II, the Pope Benedict XVI Admission Scholarship will be renamed for each successor to the supreme pontificate.
Purpose: 1) To encourage in a student of St. Michael's College a devoted appreciation of the ministry of the Roman Pontiff as Successor of St. Peter and Chief Bishop of Christ's Holy Catholic Church, 2) To be awarded to a first-year St. Michael's College student who has financial need.
Terms: Eligible candidates will have at least a high 80s average on admission and will have indicated St. Michael's College as their first choice of college in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Applicants must include a 250 300 word statement regarding the Pontiff's contribution to higher education and/or youth ministry.
This scholarship will be renewed if all of the following conditions are met: (1) recipient continues to demonstrate financial need, (2) recipient maintains an annual grade point average (AGPA) of 3.50 on a total of 5.0 full course equivalents in the fall/winter sessions, and (3) recipient returns to full-time studies (i.e. 5.0 full course equivalents) at St Michael's College in the following fall/winter sessions.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
The Principal Joseph Boyle Entrance Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Donor: The St. Michael's College Foundation in honour of Professor Joseph Boyle's retirement in June 2002 and his years of dedicated service as Principal of the College
Purpose: To be awarded to a St. Michael's College first-year student who has financial need.
Terms: Eligible candidates will have a high average on admission and who will be entering St Michael's College from a Catholic secondary school anywhere in Ontario.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
The Queen Elizabeth II Admission Scholarship (OSOTF)
Amount: $2,000 per year ($8,000 over four years)
Donor: Established by gracious permission of Her Majesty the Queen
Purpose: 1)To encourage, in an undergraduate student, a loyal appreciation of the role of the Monarchy or, more specifically, of the Queen (or King) of Canada and her or his predecessors in Canadian history, government, and society; 2) To provide financial assistance to a first-year St. Michael's College student who has financial need.
Terms: Eligible candidates will have a high 80s average on admission and will have indicated St Michael's College as their first choice of college in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Applicants must include a 250-300 word statement regarding the Monarchy's role in contemporary Canada.
This scholarship will be renewed if all of the following conditions are met: (1) recipient continues to demonstrate financial need, (2) recipient maintains an annual grade point average (AGPA) of 3.50 on a total of 5.0 full course equivalents in the fall/winter sessions, and (3) recipient returns to full-time studies (i.e. 5.0 full course equivalents) at St Michael's College in the following fall/winter sessions.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
The Robert J. and Mary Catherine (Ware) Birgeneau Scholarships (OSOTF)
Amount: $2,500
Donor: Robert J. and Mary Catherine (Ware) Birgeneau
Purpose: To provide for half of the total annual fees of St. Michael's College first-year students who have financial need.
Terms: Preference will be given to students with high academic standing from the following parishes in the following order of priority:
(1) St. Helen's Parish, Toronto
(2) St. Anthony's Parish, Toronto
(3) any other parish in the downtown urban core of Toronto
(4) any other parish in Ontario
Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their parish priest.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
The Sister St. John Entrance Awards
Amount: $500
Donor: Sister St. John Trust Fund to honour the memory of Sister St. John O'Malley who served as a revered and respected Professor of Classics at St. Michael's College for over forty years.
Purpose: To be awarded to St. Michael's College first-year students who have shown strong academic performance at the high school level and who intend to enroll in at least one course in the Christianity and Culture Program in their first year of full-time study at St. Michael's College.
Terms: Applicants must submit a letter of introduction explaining briefly their interest in taking a course in the Christianity and Culture program. The applicant may include a statement regarding extra-curricular activities in which she/he participated throughout high school.
Financial Need-Based SMC Admission Scholarships available July 2013
In-Course Scholarships - Merit-Based
St Michael’s College / C.L. Burton In-Course /Fr. Robert J. Madden In-Course Scholarships
Donor: The St. Michael's College Foundation, C.L. Burton Trust and Friends of Father. Robert J. Madden, csb.
Amount: Annual Income
Application: No application is necessary. These scholarships are awarded automatically. Eligible students receiving an in-course scholarship will be notified by mail in late summer.
Purpose: To recognize the academic achievement of students registered at St. Michael's College.
Terms: Awarded to St. Michael's College students who qualify at end of the fall-winter session or at the end of the summer session in which they complete their 5th, 10th or 15th credit. Students must have completed a minimum of 4.0 credits while registered at SMC.
Students qualifying at the end of a fall/winter session in which they have completed at least 4.0 credits must have an annual grade point average (AGPA) of 3.70 or greater.
Students qualifying at the end of a fall/winter session in which they have completed fewer than 4.0 credits and students qualifying at the end of a summer session must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.7 or greater based on all the courses taken during the sessions in which their most recent four credits were completed.
Please note that courses designated as "extra" will not be counted. Recipients must continue their studies in the next session in order to receive the award.
The total value of this scholarship will vary from year to year depending on the number of students who are eligible.
The Lawrence E. Lynch In-Course Scholarship in Philosophy
Amount: $1,000
Application: No application required. The scholarship will be awarded automatically by the Awards and Scholarship Committee in the fall.
Donor: The St. Michael's College Foundation. To honour the late Professor Lawrence E. Lynch in recognition of his long service to St. Michael's College as Professor and Principal of the College, and to encourage and recognize excellence in the study of Philosophy.
Purpose: Awarded to a full-time or part-time St. Michael's College student who is entering third or fourth year and who has excelled in the study of Philosophy.
Criteria: Eligible candidates must have all of the following criteria: (1) obtained an annual grade point average of 3.70 (AGPA) or greater in the fall-winter sessions prior to the award, (2) be enrolled in a major or specialist program in Philosophy.
The J. Robert S. Prichard and Ann Wilson Prize for Excellence in Academic Achievement in the Study of English Literature
Amount: $2000
Application: No application required. The scholarship will be awarded automatically by the Awards and Scholarship Committee in the fall.
Deadline: N/A
Donor: Tony and Elizabeth Comper to honour University of Toronto President Emeritus J. Robert S. Prichard and Ms. Ann Wilson for their outstanding contributions made to the University of Toronto.
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College full-time student who is entering their third or fourth year of study in the fall-winter sessions, and is enrolled in a major or specialist program in English, and whose course of study involves a concentration in the area of English Literature.
Criteria: Student must have completed a total of 5.0 full course equivalents with a minimum annual grade point average (AGPA) of 3.7 or better in the fall/winter sessions prior to the award. (Please note that courses designated as "extra" will not be counted as part of the 5.0 full course equivalents.)
In-Course Scholarships: Need based
The Victoria Mueller-Carson In-Course Scholarship (OSOTF)
Amount: $1,200 - $1,500
Donor: The Carson Family to honour the late Victoria Mueller-Carson and in recognition of her long service to St Michael's College as professor and head of the Department of German, and to encourage and recognize excellence in the study of German.
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College full-time student enrolled in a major or specialist program in German, or in at least two German courses per year.
The Desmond Wong Award
Amount: $500 - $1,500
Donor: The Wong Family
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College second, third or fourth year student registered in a Commerce program and who has financial need.
Criteria: Preference will be given to students from Loretto Abbey.
The Sister St. John In-Course Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
Donor: Sponsored by the Sister St. John O'Malley Trust Fund
Purpose: To honour the memory of Sister St. John O'Malley who served as a revered and respected professor of Classics at St. Michael's College for over forty years.
Criteria: Awarded to St. Michael's College full-time students who are enrolled in the Christianity and Culture program, and who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and participation in the life of the College.
The Irene J. McGovern and John Ward McGovern In-Course Scholarship (2013 Fall - 2014 Winter Session)
Amount: $5,000
Application Deadline: Contact the Celtic Studies Office at St. Michael's College for the application
Donor: Estate of Irene J. McGovern and John Ward
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College student enrolling in the second or any subsequent year of an undergraduate program, and whose course of study involves a concentration or major focus in Celtic Studies.
Criteria: Applicant must have a high academic achievement, particularly in the areas of Celtic History and Literature.
The W.B. Dunphy In-Course Scholarship (OSOTF)
Amount: $600 - $1,000
Donor: The Dunphy Family in honour of the late Professor W.B. Dunphy's years of service at St. Michael's College as professor and principal of the College from 1981-1992, and to encourage and recognize excellence in the study of Mediaeval Studies.
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College second, third or fourth- year student who is enrolled in a major or specialist program in Mediaeval Studies.
Criteria: Good academic standing and financial need will also be considered. In the event that there is no suitable candidate from the Mediaeval Studies program, preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled in a major or specialist program in Philosophy, or Celtic Studies, or Christianity and Culture (not necessarily in that order).
The Professor Lawrence E. Lynch Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Donor: The Lynch Family in honour of the late Professor Lawrence E. Lynch's years of service at St Michael's College as professor and principal of the College, and to encourage and recognize excellence in the study of Philosophy.
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College third or fourth-year student enrolled in Philosophy in the fall-winter sessions.
Criteria: Eligible candidates must have all of the following criteria: (1) obtained an annual grade point average of 3.70 (AGPA) or greater in the fall-winter sessions prior to the award, (2) be enrolled in a major or specialist program in Philosophy.
The Garry W. Nicholson Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 - $2,000
Donor: Mrs. Barbara Nicholson, in memory of her husband, Garry Nicholson
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College third-year student registered in Economics or Commerce and Finance and who has financial need.
Criteria: Applicants must be registered in a major or specialist program in Economics or a major or specialist program in Commerce and Finance. Good academic standing will also be considered.
The David and Mary Agnes Bennett Scholarship
Amount: TBA
Application Deadline: Not available for 2012 Fall - 2013 Winter Sessions
Donor: The Bennett Family
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College student enrolled in a major or specialist in Christianity and Culture and who has financial need.
Criteria: Preference will be given in the following order of priority:
- SMC fourth-year students
- SMC third-year students
The Marie Juliette Fischette and Joseph A. Fischette Memorial Scholarship (OTSS)
Amount: $1500 - $2,000
Donor: The Estate of Joseph A. Fischette
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College second, third or fourth-year full-time student enrolled in Italian or French Studies and who has financial need.
Criteria: Preference will be given to a St. Michael's College student who is completing a major or specialist in Italian Studies. In the event that there is no suitable candidate, preference will be given to a student enrolled in the French Studies program. Preference will be given to a student with an academic grade point average of B+ (3.3 GPA) or higher.
The St Michael's College GRADitude Scholarship
Amount: $500
Donor: Donors to the 1997, 2004 and 2005 St. Michael's College GRADitude Campaigns
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College student who has financial need.
Criteria: Any year level
The Mariano Elia Scholarships in Italian Studies
Amount: $1,500 - $2,000
Donor: Mariano Elia Foundation
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to St Michael's College second, third and fourth-year students enrolled in Italian Studies.
Criteria: Applicants must be enrolled in a minor, major, or specialist in Italian Studies and demonstrating excellence in the following:
- Italian Language or Italian Linguistics
- Italian Literary Studies
Good academic standing will also be considered.
The Hon. Fabian A. O'Dea Scholarship in Geography
Amount: $1,000
Donor: The O'Dea Family, in memory of their father, the Honourable Fabian O'Dea, Memorial Alumnus, Rhodes Scholar, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland, and recipient of honorary degrees from both Memorial and the Law Society of Newfoundland, and to commemorate Dr. O'Dea's work in Newfoundland cartography
Purpose: Awarded to a St Michael's College second, third, or fourth- year student enrolled in Geography and who has financial need.
Criteria: Preference will be given to a student enrolled in a minor, major or specialist in Geography and/or is registered with Accessibility Services, and/or has a demonstrated interest in cartography.
The Anna Mary Bridget Loftus Scholarships (OSOTF)
Amount: $800 - $1,000
Donor: Estate of Anna Mary Bridget Loftus
Purpose: Awarded to St Michael's College full-time students of any year level and who have financial need.
Criteria: Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Celtic Studies program. Applicants must be in good academic standing.
The Gerald J. Leahy Award in Chemistry Studies
Amount: $500
Donor: Gerald J. Leahy. To recognize Mr. Leahy's appreciation for the contribution that the University of St Michael's College made to his career while at the same time promoting the study of Chemistry.
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College full-time student enrolled in Chemistry and who has financial need.
Criteria: Students must be enrolled in a major or a specialist program in Chemistry. Applicants must be in good academic standing.
The Celtic Studies Scholarships for Summer Study
Amount: $3,500
Application Deadline: Contact the Celtic Studies Office at St. Michael's College for applicationDonor: The St. Michael's College Foundation
Purpose: Awarded to students who wish to further their studies of Celtic culture by attending summer schools, or pursuing an approved course of study overseas.
Criteria: Financial assistance. Open to all students enrolled in the Celtic Studies program
Scholarships for summer study are also available from the St. Patrick's Benevolent Society of Toronto, Celtic Arts of Canada, and the St. Andrew's Society of Toronto. Please contact the Celtic Studies Office at St Michael's College.
The Eileen Allen Scholarship
Amount: $500 - $1,500
Application Deadline: Contact the Celtic Studies Office at St. Michael's College for applicationDonor: Eileen Allen Trust
Purpose: Awarded to students enrolled in the Celtic Studies program to attend the Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Irish Studies. For further information contact the Celtic Studies Office at St Michael's College.
Criteria: Financial assistance
Denis Leyne Famine Studies Scholarship
Amount: $500
Application Deadline: Contact the Celtic Studies Office at St. Michael's College for application
Criteria: This award is open to all undergraduate or graduate students in the Celtic Studies Program, either to an undergraduate student who writes the best essay in Famine Studies in a Celtic Studies course (no application necessary). The professor of the particular course will determine the selection of the best essay
- OR
a graduate or undergraduate student who needs money for research in Famine Studies (study of famines anywhere in the world) and who is connected with the Celtic Studies Program.
Leadership Awards
The W.B. Dunphy Student Leadership Award (OSOTF)
Amount:$1,500 - $1,800
Donor: The Dunphy Family in honour of the late Professor W.B. Dunphy’s years of dedicated service to St. Michael’s College as professor and principal of the College from 1981-1991.
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College second, third or fourth-year student who, by their leadership, has made a significant contribution to the life of the College and/or University and/or community.
Criteria: Financial Need and good academic standing will also be considered.
The Thomas Cardinal Collins Scholarship in Student Leadership
Amount: $350
Donor: Friends of Cardinal Collins and the College. Established on February 18th, 2012 in honour of USMC Chancellor, His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto on the occasion of his elevation to the College of Cardinals.
Purpose: Awarded to a St. Michael's College student who, by their leadership, has made a significant contribution to the life of the College and/or University and/or community.
Criteria: Financial Need
Residence Scholarships
Financial Need-Based Residence Scholarships
Residence Scholarships for First Year Resident Students
Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to 1st year St Michael's College students living in one of the college residences.
Criteria: Must be registered at St Michael's College and live in one of its residences.
Any questions regarding residence scholarships, please contact p.maskwa@utoronto.ca.
The C.D. Howe Memorial Residence Scholarships (OSOTF)
Donor: The C.D. Howe Foundation
The Hubert Sceats Memorial Residence Scholarships (OSOTF)
Donor: Estate of Mr. Hubert Sceats
The Louis L. Odette Residence Scholarships (OSOTF)
Donor: Mr. Louis L. Odette & Family
The Wilfred S. McDonnell, Q.C., Residence Scholarships (OSOTF)
Donor: Estate of Mr. Wilfred S. McDonnell
The Rev. John M. Kelly, C.S.B., Residence Scholarships (OSOTF)
Donor: Ms. Sherrie Murphy
The OTTS Residence Bursary
Donor: Donors and Friends
The First-Year Student Residence Award
Donor: Anonymous Donor
The Gerald S. Horgan Q.C., Residence Credit Award
Amount: $2,500 (Already awarded for 2012-13)
Donor: The Horgan Family in memory of their father, Mr. Gerald S. Horgan.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a Michael's College first-year student who demonstrates the potential to be active in campus life - particularly competitive athletics
Criteria: Financial need; high average on admission. Student must include documentation/letter of reference demonstrating participation in competitive athletics.
Residence Scholarships for Upper Year Resident Students
Deadline: TBA (unless specified otherwise)
The Convey-Spillane Second Year Residence Award (OSOTF/OTSS)
Amount: $1,000 - $1,500
Donor: The Convey-Spillane Family
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a St. Michael's College student who returns to live in a St. Michael's College residence in second year.
Criteria: Eligible candidate will be in good academic standing and will be active in extra-curricular activities at the College.
The Class of 52 Residence Bursary (OTSS)
Amount: $300
Donor: Graduation Class of 1952
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a St. Michael's College full-time student of any year level.
Criteria: Must be registered at St. Michael's College and live in one of its residences.
The Ernie and Dora Schnell Residence Bursary (OTSS)
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Donor: The Schnell Family in honour of their father's retirement from the business community and their mother's retirement from teaching,
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a St. Michael's College full-time student of any year level.
Criteria: Must be registered at St. Michael's College and live in one of its residences.
The Thuy Le Memorial Residence Bursary
Amount: $1,000 - $1,500
Donor: The Thuy Family
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a St. Michael's College full-time student of any year level.
Criteria: Must be registered at St. Michael's College and live in one of its residences.
Financial Aid Counselling
Learning to manage your money can be a challenge. Whether you are a student living at home, in residence, or on your own, a budget is an important tool based on expenses and income. Creating a budget helps to separate your needs from your wants and to avoid spending impulsively.
What are your costs? What are your resources? The University of Toronto provides a budget sheet, along with budgeting tips, at http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm-awards/html/financial%20aid/budget/bdgtmain.htm
Do you need assistance with your financial planning? Do you have questions regarding your eligibility for financial aid? Is your financial situation leaving you stressed? We provide financial counseling at any time during the year.
Grants
The St. Michael's College Grant is available to all domestic St. Michael’s College undergraduate students of any year level. Available from mid-September to end of March, grants are designed to assist students who have taken full advantage of all other avenues of financial assistance (e.g. family support, savings, summer and study period income, student line of credit, OSAP, or the aid programs of other provinces/territories) and still have unmet financial need with respect to their educational expenses. Grants are not intended to fund non-educational expenses or to repay your debts.
It is also recommended, not mandatory, that students applying for a SMC grant to review their application with a financial aid officer at the college. You may be contacted for an appointment with a financial aid officer. An inaccurate or incomplete application will not be considered.
It is recommended that you submit an application sooner rather than later. Students experiencing immediate financial difficulty at any time during the academic year are asked to contact the Financial Aid Officer at p.maskwa@utoronto.ca.
The St. Michael’s College Grant
Amount: varies according to demonstrated need and availability of funds
Application: Available mid-September to March inclusive
Deadline: Applications will be accepted from mid-September to March inclusive
Donor: St. Michael's College/University of Toronto
Purpose: To provide financial assistance for St. Michael's undergraduate students in financial need.
Download Application
Bursaries
St. Michael’s also offers a number of bursaries and awards based on need, as follows:
The Karlo Duvnjak Family Bursaries (OSOTF)
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Application: Available September 2012
Deadline: TBA
Donor: The Karlo Duvnjak Family
Purpose: To provide financial assistance for St. Michael's College second, third and fourth-year year students.
Terms: Preference will be given to applicants who are of Croatian or German background.
The Angelina Prokich Awards
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: TBA
Donor: Mr. Alex Prokich
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to St. Michael's College students.
Terms: Any year level
The Tom and Rose Di Giacomo Bursaries (OSOTF II and OTSS)
Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline: TBA
Donor: Rose M. Patten
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to St. Michael's College students of any year level.
Terms: Preference will be given to applicants who have immigrated to Canada, have received their Canadian citizenship and who are in receipt of OSAP funding.
The Ronald Anthony Pigott & Anne Marie Magee Pigott Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - $1,500
Deadline: TBA
Donor: Estate of Ronald Anthony Pigott
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to St Michael's College students of any year level.
Terms: Academic merit will also be considered.
The Reverend Richard Donovan, csb, Bursary
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: TBA
Donor: Ms. Gloria Angela Longo - to honour the memory of Father Richard Donovan, csb, who served as college registrar from 1977-1989 and French professor from 1956-1988.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a St. Michael's College student of any year level
Terms: Financial need
The Michael J. Walker Student Bursary
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: TBA
Donor: Friends of Dr. Michael J. Walker, 6T8. In appreciation for the outstanding education and scholarship support Dr. Walker received while attending St. Michael’s College and in recognition of the lasting impact that education had on his life and career.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a St. Michael's College full-time student in third or fourth year of study and is enrolled in a major or specialist program in Science.
Terms: Preference will be given to students who perform a minimum of 25 hours of community service over the course of the semester. Preference will be given to students with a grade point average of at 3.0 or greater.
The Msgr. Giuseppe Sbrocchi and the Reverend Michele Marcantonio Bursary (OSOTF)
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Deadline: TBA
Donor: The Roseto Valfortore Social Club – to honour Msgr. Sbrocchi and Fr. Marcantonio and their commitment to Catholic education.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a St. Michael's College second, third or fourth year student
Terms: Preference will be given to a student enrolled in one full course in Italian Studies. Academic merit willl also be considered: B+ or better.
The Constance “Connie” Richards Memorial Bursary
Amount: $500
Deadline: TBA
Donor: Mr. Andy M. Bicanic
Purpose: To provide financial assistance for a St. Michael's College full-time student
Terms: Preference will be given to a second, third or fourth year student
The Cardinal George B. Flahiff Bursary (OTSS)
Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Deadline: TBA
Donors: The late Mr. James Carson and Mr. Paul Carson
Purpose: To provide financial assistance for a St. Michael's College in second, third, or fourth year
Terms: Preference will be given to students majoring in Mediaeval History or History
The St. George's Society of Toronto Financial Awards
Amount: $300 - $1,000
Deadline: TBA
Donor: The St. George's Society of Toronto
Purpose: The St. George's Society of Toronto attempts to disseminate a meaningful understanding and appreciation of English institutions and traditions with a view to preserving and furthering English culture. The Society is engaged in a variety of benevolent, educational, cultural and social activities. One major program involves the provision of educational grants to support university students.
Terms: demonstrated financial need; Ontario residency; student must academically be in good standing; involvement in extracurricular activities such as: sports (rowing, cricket, rugby, soccer, etc.); social programs (working with the poor; food banks, hospital and educational programs, Canada's reserve armed forces, and environmental projects; cultural programs: music, theatre, debating, etc.
Student must include letter(s) of reference(s) along with their application demonstrating involvement in the extracurricular activities mentioned above.
Graduation Awards
Graduation Awards are awarded annually in conjunction with the Awards Presentation following the June Convocation. Download the Application for the June 2013 Graduation Awards
The following require the Graduation Awards application:
- The Principal’s Medal
- The W.B. Dunphy Medal
- The Marina Santin Award
- The Fr. Robert Madden Leadership Awards
- The Fr. Henry Carr, CSB, Award
- The Sir Bertram C.A. Windle Graduate Scholarship
- The W.H. Broadhurst Graduate scholarship
The College Gold Medals
Amount: N/A
Application Deadline: N/A
Donor: St. Michael's College Foundation
Purpose: To be awarded to students with the highest cumulative grade point average upon graduation in Humanities/Social Sciences, Sciences, and Commerce and Finance.
No application required. Recipients of the College Gold Medals will be selected by the Awards and Scholarship Committee in June.
The College Silver Medals
Amount: N/A
Application Deadline: N/A
Donor: St. Michael's College Foundation
Purpose: To be awarded to students with a high cumulative grade point average upon graduation in any area of study. No application required. Recipients of the College Silver Medals will be selected by the Awards and Scholarship Committee in June.
The Principal's Medal
Amount: N/A
Application Deadline: 10 May 2013
Donor: St. Michael's College Foundation and the Lynch Family to honour the late Professor E. Lynch's years of service as principal and professor of the College.
Purpose: To be awarded to a student who has made a distinctive contribution to life at the college, who has upheld the practice of Catholicism proper to a university community, and who has participated fully in college life. Excellent academic record (minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average).
The W.B. Dunphy Medal
Amount: N/A
Application Deadline: 10 May 2013
Donor: The Dunphy Family to honour the late Professor William Dunphy who served as College Principal from 1980- 1991.
Purpose: To be awarded to a student who has been most successful in combining very good academic achievement with sustained commitment to volunteer service in the wider community. Minimum 3.3 cumulative grade point average.
The Fr. Robert Madden Leadership Awards (Certificate)
Amount: No monetary value
Application Deadline: 10 May 2013
Donor: St. Michael's College Alumni Association in honour of Father Robert Madden's many years of service to the College.
Purpose: To be awarded to students who have made significant contributions to the St. Michael's College community by demonstrating leadership, cooperation and solidarity in student-run organizations or community endeavors.
The Father Henry Carr, CSB, Award (plaque)
Amount: N/A
Application Deadline: 10 May 2013
Donor: St. Michael's College Principal's Office to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Federation of St. Michael's College and the University of Toronto.
Purpose: To be awarded to a St. Michael's College student who has made an outstanding contribution to the University of Toronto in athletics, academics, leadership, or student life. Good academic standing.
The Marina Santin Award (Certificate)
Amount: N/A
Application Deadline: 10 May 2013
Donor: The Santin Family, in memory of their daughter, Marina.
Purpose: To be awarded to a woman graduand who has distinguished herself by an active and constructive involvement in the life of the college and who exemplifies the Christian ideals of joyful engagement in life, openness to others, service to the community, and responsible leadership. Good academic record.
The Sir Bertram C.A. Windle Graduate Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Application Deadline: 10 May 2013
Donor: The Sir Bertram C.A. Windle Trust Fund
Purpose: To be awarded to a student with an excellent academic record and who will be entering a liberal arts graduate program at the University of Toronto in the September following graduation.
The W.H. Broadhurst Graduate Scholarship
Amount: $1750
Application Deadline: 10 May 2013
Donor: Accounting Firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers in appreciation of Mr. William Broadhurst's number of years of dedicated service to the firm.
Purpose: To be awarded to a student graduating with a B.A. degree with a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher, and who will be entering in a Liberal Arts program at the University of Toronto in September following graduation. If there is no qualified candidate proceeding to a Liberal Arts program at the University of Toronto, students entering a graduate program in Liberal Arts at another Canadian university will be considered.
The Sister St. John Aere Perennius Prize
Amount: $150
Application Deadline: N/A
Donor: The Sister St. John O'Malley Trust Fund, in memory of Sister St. John O'Malley, former professor of classics at the College.
Purpose: To be awarded to the best student in Christianity and Culture student who has demonstrated serious interest in the study of Latin.
No application required. Recipient of the Prize will be selected by the Awards and Scholarship Committee in June.
The Mercier-Knowlton Prize in Christianity and Culture and Philosophy (Medal)
Amount: N/A
Application Deadline: N/A
Donor: Leo Knowlton Fund
Purpose: To be awarded to a student who will be graduating with the highest grades in Philosophy and Christianity and Culture.
No application required. The recipient will be selected by the Awards and Scholarship Committee in June.
The Father H.B. Gardner Campus Ministry Community Life Awards
Amount: No monetary value
Application Deadline: N/A
Donor: St. Michael's College Chaplaincy's Office in honour of Father Harry B. Gardner's many years of service in SMC Chaplaincy.
Purpose: To be awarded to students who have contributed greatly to the life of the college through their service in various chaplaincy events, liturgies and social justice projects consistently during their time at the college. No application required. These awards are through nomination by the SMC Chaplains.
The Ambassador of Switzerland Book Awards
Amount: N/A
Application Deadline: N/A
Donor: Embassy of Switzerland
Purpose: To be awarded annually to students who have distinguished themselves in the study of German, French or Italian.
No application required. Recipients will be selected by the Awards and Scholarship Committee in June.
The James R. O'Brien 5T0 Book Award in Philosophy
Amount: N/A
Application Deadline: N/A
Donor: The James R. O'Brien Family & Friends
Purpose: To be awarded to a student registered in a minor, major or specialist program in Christianity and Culture program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater.
No application required. Recipient will be selected by the Awards and Scholarship Committee in June.
The Tommaso Serrao Award
Amount: N/A
Application Deadline: N/A
Donor: The estate of the late Tommaso Serrao, Family & Friends
Purpose: To be awarded to a student registered in a major or specialist in Italian Studies program, and whose course of study involves a concentration in the area of Italian language and literature, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater.
No application required. Recipient will be selected by the Awards and Scholarship Committee in June.
