Individual Conference and Engagement Awards

This fund helps Victoria students pursue important out-of-the-classroom experiences that may or may not be related to their coursework or academic programs.

The annual application deadline is February 1.

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Please email the completed application form to vic.dean@utoronto.ca.

Up to $250 may be granted to support:

• Travel during the academic year, or between semesters, for volunteering or conducting research not required for academic work.
• Attendance at intellectually-related student activities at other institutions where students represent Victoria individually or in teams.
• Participation in activities related to academic programs. Students from various fine arts programs, for example, often present their work in galleries or theaters in order to get experience and exposure.
• Participation in academic conferences that may or may not require the presentation of academic work.
• Fostering student intellectual initiatives that directly contribute to campus culture.

 The Susan McDonald Award

• Established in 2016, by friends, colleagues and Victoria University to mark the retirement of Susan McDonald, Victoria University Registrar and Secretary to the Senate from 1989-2016.
• Awarded to Victoria College students who completed their first year but who have not yet graduated, for the purpose of travel to present an academic paper, related to their studies, at national or international conferences.

The Dr Roseann Runte Award

• Friends and colleagues in 2001 in honour of Roseann Runte, President and Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University 1994-2001.
• Awarded to Victoria University students who have completed their first year but who have not yet graduated, for the purpose of travel related to their studies. Preference will be given to students who will be presenting papers at international conferences.

Applications are accepted year-round.  First-time applicants will be given priority.

Students should apply well in advance of the date of the conference. These funds are not for reimbursement for a past conference.

Recipients must provide documentation for the following:

• confirmation of your participation in the intended conference from the conference organizer
• screenshots of the flight & accommodation booking or receipts showing the paid amounts
• screenshot of the conference programme with the student's name listed as a presenter (if available)
• any other relevant supporting documentation

In the budget section, enter your anticipated resources and expenses for the conference alone, not for the entire academic year.

Please include the following in your personal statement:

• briefly explain what your research/academic paper is about (in layman's terms)
• provide the name of the research lab/team that you are involved with, and how long did it take to do your research
• explain the impact or potential impact of your research
• explain if there are any financial barriers that you or your family are currently facing or have faced
• explain how you will benefit from this experience in terms of personal/academic/career development

If approved, award payments are issued to the recipients’ ACORN student account.  Set up direct deposit in advance to receive these funds.

Award recipients are required to register with the University of Toronto Safety Abroad Registry prior to their departure.  Check with your program department if they can serve as your "Activity Sponsor".

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

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