Francesca Annamaria Meneguzzi Award of Excellence

To support a student registered at the University of St. Michael’s College, who enters a full time university program after being out of school for not less than 10 years, and has not previously completed a university degree, who in the opinion of the USMC, comes closest to attaining the excellence, taking into account financial need, history of the student, academic standing and commitment to learning as a means of self­ improvement.  Eligible candidates can have previously attended and/or completed a community college program or the Academic Bridging Program. The student who wins the award in any year is eligible to be the winner in any other given year.

Application Deadline is Friday March 21st, 2025 at 5PM.

Value: $5,000-$10,000

Francesca Annamaria Meneguzzi Award of Excellence

  • Applicant Information

  • Please write name as it appears on your student account (ACORN)
  • Please enter your official UTmail+ address.
    SMC Undergraduate Grant Application can be found on ACORN. UTAPS application can be found here: https://www.registrar.utoronto.ca/finances-and-funding/utaps/
  • Statement of Qualification

    Please provide detail of why you should receive this award and explain/provide examples of how you have achieved academic excellence and shown commitment to learning as a means of self­ improvement.
  • Financial Need

    Please demonstrate why you are in financial need and how this scholarship will benefit you financially.
  • Declaration

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