Purpose and Eligibility

To be awarded each year to a student entering the Master of Information Studies degree program in the Library and Information Science stream (LIS). The award will be given on the basis of financial need. Academic merit will also be considered.

Award Value and Duration

The value of this award and the number distributed varies annually. It is a one-time only award and students must remain registered full-time for the entire academic year they hold the award.

How to Apply

This is an automatic admission / entrance award. No additional application is required. You are automatically considered for this award with your application to the MI or MMSt program.

To be automatically considered for any Faculty of Information entrance awards / scholarships, all application materials need to be received by the application deadline – January 31.

This includes the online application form, application fee, and all supporting documents.

The applicant must have a minimum 3.80 / 4.0 admission average / A average to be considered.

The review process for admission awards includes consideration of the applicant’s full academic history, personal statements, CV/resume and reference letters.

Admissions awards / scholarships are highly competitive

Selection Process

Successful applicants will be notified via email from: awards.ischool@utoronto.ca

Contacts and Resources

Awards.ischool@utoronto.ca