In-Course Undergraduate Awards Application

In-Course Awards Requiring Application 2024-2025

Below you will find an application form for in-course awards. Please refer to list of awards on the Student Services page tab: In-Course Awards Requiring Application for the full list of awards and criteria. For awards on this list that mention financial need, applicants are required to submit application for UTAPS and the USMC Undergraduate Grant Application first in order to be considered. The deadline for application is October 21st at 5 p.m. For any questions please contact jill.rankin@utoronto.ca

Applicant Information
Name*
First Name Last Name
Please write name as it appears on your student account (ACORN)
U of T Student Number*
Are you a registered St. Michael's College student?*
Have you received an award from St. Michael's College in the past?*
Please list the name(s) of the awards received.

Refer to ACORN/ROSI Account. If you are unsure, please contact Jill Rankin, Student Awards Officer jill.rankin@utoronto.ca
Year of Study*
Program of Study (Specialist, Major, Minor)*
Email Address*

Please enter your official UTmail+ address.
Address*
Street Address Unit, Suite, Apt. # City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Award Selection
Please select one or more awards for which you wish to be considered. Only apply to and check off awards where you meet the full criteria. For full crtieria please refer to the Student Services page, under the In-Course Awards Requiring Application tab for list of awards.*
- Patricia Massel Bursary – To be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student registered in the Faculty of Arts and Science at St. Michael’s College with acceptable academic standing and demonstrating financial need. Preference will be given to a student entering their third or fourth year and demonstrating service to the St. Michael’s or broader community. Candidates should outline their eligibility for this award in the “community service” section of the application, including a description of their volunteer/service contributions they have made in their community or at St. Mike’s. Candidates should also submit a resume and reference letter in support of their application.
- Lucia Colavita Memorial Scholarship – A merit-based award made available to an in-course undergraduate student attending St. Michael’s College and registered in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Preference will be given to a student who intends to pursue a career in special education and has demonstrated philanthropic interests or community service. Applicants must describe in detail why they want to pursue a career in special education in their “Statement of Qualifications” and provide detail of their philanthropic interests and volunteer work in the “Community Service” section of the application.
- Peter Brison Award – To be awarded to an undergraduate student, either in full- or part-time study, registered at the University of St. Michael’s College. The student must also exemplify an active interest in Christianity, articulate speech and writing, and personal courage. Applicants are to describe their interest in Christianity in their “Statement of Qualifications”. This could be active participation in their church, detail of their personal spiritual journey, detail of courses they have taken that lead to their interest, etc. Applicants can also explain in their statement how they developed personal courage by sharing a story or experiences as examples.
- St. Michael’s College Centennial Scholarship – Available to students registered at St. Michael’s College who demonstrate academic excellence. Academic excellence will be assessed based on CGPA, and involvement in academic related extra curricular activities (academic related clubs, initiatives, etc.).
- The Gerald J. Leahy Award in Chemistry Studies – Applicants must be a full-time student enrolled at the University of St. Michael’s and pursuing a course of study in Chemistry. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
- The Lex Byrd Award – To be awarded to a female undergraduate student and a male undergraduate student registered at the University of St. Michael’s College. The student must be involved in athletics and demonstrate financial need. Applicants should describe their athletic involvement, including university athletics in their “Statement of Qualifications”.
- Josh Macri Memorial Award – One (1) award of $1,000 will be disbursed annually, to a domestic full-time undergraduate student who is registered at the University of St. Michael’s College in their third year of study while pursuing a degree in Humanities in the University of Toronto. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate positive attitude and willingness to support his/her peers and spirit of dedication to their chosen area of professional study. The award is not based on merit and therefore the student’s GPA shall not be considered in the award selection process. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Applicants should describe in their “statement of qualifications” how they have demonstrated positive attitude in their life experiences/university years, and how they have supported their peers. They should also explain how they have shown dedication to their chosen area of study in the Humanities.
- John J. Sebisty Scholarship – Awarded to registered St. Michael’s College students enrolled in a science or math program.
- Robert J. McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship – Available to students registered at St. Michael’s College and enrolled in full-time studies in the Philosophy Major or Specialist program. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
- Roberto Ciasca Scholarship – To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students registered at the University of St. Michael’s College. Preference will be given to students whose financial circumstances present a barrier to the pursuit of their university education. Applicants will need to reference this award in their Undergraduate Grant Application and explain how their financial circumstances present a barrier to being successful at university. Applicants may mention steps they are taking to overcome this barrier, or how this award will impact their university experience.
- The Michael J. Walker Student Bursary – Awarded to St. Michael’s College full-time students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in science and are entering their third or fourth year of study. The recipient(s) must demonstrate financial need, are Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada or protected persons under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) at the time of the application; and are residents of Ontario at the time of the application. Preference will be given to applicants who are specialist or major in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Mathematics. Preference will be given to students with a grade point average of at least 3.00. Preference will be given to students who have served in a volunteer capacity on campus or in the community. Applicants will need to describe their volunteer experience in the “Community Service” section of the application.
- The Thomas Cardinal Collins Scholarship in Student Leadership – To be awarded to a student registered at St. Michael’s College and has demonstrated outstanding leadership while attending USMC. The recipient(s) must demonstrate financial need, are Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada or protected persons under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) at the time of the application; and are residents of Ontario at the time of the application. Applicants should describe their leadership experiences in their “Statement of Qualifications” section on their application.
Financial Profile
Please only fill out this Financial Profile section if you are applying for an award asking to demonstrate financial need. If you are applying to an award that mentions need, you will need to also apply to the Undergraduate Grant Application available on ACORN (opens October 1st).
Are you receiving OSAP or government financial assistance?
Statement of Financial Need
Community Service
This section is for you to share any volunteer work or community involvement. Be sure to draw connections between your experience and how it relates to the award(s) you are applying for. Include the name of the organization you volunteered with and the amount of time you volunteered there. It is good to mention what you learned from these experiences and how it perhaps influenced your academic path.
Statement of Community Service
Statement of Qualifications
A statement (no more than 500 words) outlining your qualification for the in-course award(s) selected. This section is for you to share detail on why you qualify for the award(s) you are applying for. You may share extra-curricular involvement and how it relates. Any involvement in SMC activities or leadership roles are also important to mention if it relates to the award you applied for. If you are applying for a program related award, you could share why you are passionate about your program of study, what courses you have enjoyed, and perhaps any career goals or graduate programs you would like to pursue in the future. Again, drawing connections between your experiences and the specific awards you are applying for is important.
Statement of Qualifications*
Optional- Resume
Max. file size: 98 MB.
This is for awards that have criteria related to volunteer work, and leadership experience.
Optional- Letter of Reference
Max. file size: 98 MB.
This is required for applicants who are applying to the Patricia Massel Bursary.
Declaration
Use of AI Tools The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT and other AI applications, is prohibited when creating content for any University of Toronto undergraduate award application. Students and applicants found to have used generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) to create content that is presented as their own ideas will be disqualified from award eligibility. This prohibited use of generative AI for content creation will be considered an academic offence. For information on academic integrity at the University of Toronto, visit academicintegrity.utoronto.ca. For information on how to use AI safely and responsibly please visit: ai.utoronto.ca/students/*
- I hereby certify that the information provided on this application is my own and I did not use AI tools to assist.
Use of AI Tools The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT and other AI applications, is prohibited when creating content for any University of Toronto undergraduate award application. Students and applicants found to have used generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) to create content that is presented as their own ideas will be disqualified from award eligibility. This prohibited use of generative AI for content creation will be considered an academic offence. For information on academic integrity at the University of Toronto, visit academicintegrity.utoronto.ca. For information on how to use AI safely and responsibly please visit: ai.utoronto.ca/students/
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- I hereby certify that the information provided on this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete; and I authorize the release of the information contained herein to the appropriate award selection committee. Further, I understand that the award selection committee will review the information and have access to my academic record.
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In-Course Awards Requiring Application 2024-2025

Applicant Information

Award Selection

Financial Profile

Community Service

Statement of Qualifications

Declaration