3 University of Toronto Scholarships for Former Youth in Care

For questions, get in touch with the SMC Registrar smc.registrar@utoronto.ca

  1. The Korman Catholic Children’s Aid Bursary

Awarded to a full-time student registered at St. Michael’s College, in good academic standing. 

The applicant(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.

The preferred criteria include any of the following:

1) CCAS crown wards registered at St. Mike’s

2) CCAS former crown wards registered at St. Mike’s

3) CCAS crown wards admitted to U of T

4) Crown wards or former crown wards from CAS or other similar entities admitted to U of T

5) St. Mike’s students who demonstrate financial need

Value:  $2,000 – $3,000

https://stmikes.utoronto.ca/community/awards-and-scholarships#smc-admissions-awards

  1. The Matthew O’Brien Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student registered at St. Michael’s College, in good academic standing. 

The applicant(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.

The preferred criteria include any of the following:

1) CCAS crown wards registered at St. Mike’s

2) CCAS former crown wards registered at St. Mike’s

3) Crown wards or former crown wards from CAS registered at St. Mike’s

4) St. Mike’s students who demonstrate financial need

Value:  $5,000 – $10,000

Students interested can contact our Registrar for more info on how to apply. Once enrolled at the University of St. Michael’s College may apply for all grants using the Undergraduate Grant Application available on ACORN

  1. The Odette Family Bursary

Awarded to a full-time student registered at St. Michael’s College, in good academic standing. 

The applicant(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.

The preferred criteria include any of the following:

1) CCAS crown wards registered at St. Mike’s

2) CCAS former crown wards registered at St. Mike’s

3) CCAS crown wards admitted to U of T

4) Crown wards or former crown wards from CAS or other similar entities admitted to U of T

5) St. Mike’s students who demonstrate financial need

Value:  $2,000 – $10,000 

Students interested can contact our Registrar for more info on how to apply. Students once enrolled at the University of St. Michael’s College may apply for all grants using the Undergraduate Grant Application available on ACORN.

GTSWCA Scholarships – Now Accepting Applications

The Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors’ Association (GTSWCA) 2025 scholarship program is now accepting applications.

The goal of this program is to help students meet the demand of rising education costs. In 2025, the GTSWCA will provide up to 20 scholarships in the amount of $2,500.

Eligibility: applicants must be enrolled in a university, college, trade school, or training program in September 2025

Deadline: fill out the application form and submit all the required materials by no later than Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:59 pm

If you have any questions, please contact the GTSWCA (905-629-7766 or info@gtswca.org).

Click Here for Scholarship Application

Current and Former Youth in Extended Care Eligible for Annual Bursaries at Trent University

Students who have been or are in extended society care and demonstrate financial need are eligible to receive $3,000 in bursary funding during each academic year ($1,500 in each of the fall and winter terms).

How to Apply 

Eligible students are required to complete the UG Bursary Application at the beginning of each term. The application will be available on the Finances page of the myTrent Student Portal. 

To be eligible, students must be: 

  • In receipt of Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding, Government Student aid from another Canadian province, Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP), or First Nations Band Funding  
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada   
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate program at Trent University and enrolled in at least 60% of a full course load (or 40% for students with permanent disability status)  
  • A current or former youth in extended society care

Willsy’s Extended Society Care Fund  

The Willsy’s Extended Society Care Fund, created through the generosity of Elizabeth Wills-Edwards ’08, provides an annual bursary of up to $4,000 for students who lived under Extended Society Care.

Preference will be given, but not limited to, mature students who are at least 24 years of age and there is no restriction on the students’ academic year or field of study.

An application will be available on the Finances page of the myTrent Student Portal beginning in June each year. The annual deadline to apply is July 31.

Learn more about Willsy’s Extended Society Care Fund.

Support for Students who have been or are in extended society care

Transitioning to University can be made easier with the right support. We have resources that are specifically designed to help you reach your full potential, while providing you with the foundation, guidance and support you need.

Learn more about Support for Students who have been or are in extended society care.