Bursaries and Grants

• Bursaries are non–repayable grants for students with financial need.
• Assists with Fall/Winter (eight months from Sept. to April) or Summer (four months from May to Aug.) academic sessions.
• Designed to cover modest shortfalls of income, unexpected expenses or other academic/living costs. Documentation such as receipts or lease agreements is required.
• Bursaries are generally not sufficient to cover a student’s total university cost.
• Approved amounts are determined on a case–by–case basis.
• Students ineligible for government aid will be asked to explain why in their application.
• For students planning learning abroad experiences, financial aid from Victoria College may be available in the form of an Award for International Experience.
• In addition to general bursary funds, there are designated funds for OSAP recipients, Indigenous students, students with a disability, Vic One students, students living in residence and mature students (age 25 and up). 

See All Vic Bursaries

Inquiries: email vic.awards@utoronto.ca and include your student number

The bursary application link is posted below in the "How do I apply?" section.  If you are experiencing any urgent financial circumstances that is safety-related, please email us at vic.awards@utoronto.ca.

• Summer deadline: July 5, 2026 (now closed until May 2027) 
• Fall deadline: Nov. 1, 2026 (will re-open in early September 2026)
• Winter deadline: March 1, 2027 (now closed until early January 2027)

IMPORTANT: 

• You are required to set up direct deposit on ACORN with a Canadian bank account to receive any eligible bursary funds. Approved bursary funding is normally first applied to outstanding fees.