The School of Graduate Studies Inclusive Excellence Admissions Scholarships for Master’s Students aims to diversify academia by supporting the recruitment of underrepresented groups, specifically first-year Black and Indigenous master’s students to PhD-stream programs (i.e. MA, MSc, MSW, MEd, MPH, and other research and professional programs that are commonly a stepping-stone to a UofT PhD program).

These Scholarships are an SGS initiative developed in response to recommendations emerging from the Weecheehetowin Final Report of the Steering Committee for the University of Toronto Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, The Anti-Black Racism Task Force Final Report, and the Scarborough Charter to increase graduate school opportunities for Black and Indigenous applicants whose paths to academia include significant accomplishments that may not be included in conventional graduate admission criteria.

Eligibility

• Completed the Master of Information and/or the Master of Museum Studies application and submitted prior to January 31st of the year the candidate wish to apply to for program admissions
• Complete the Ontario Graduate Scholarship application
  • The deadline to complete the Ontario Graduate Scholarship application will be posted at the SGS website and is typically at the end of April.
• Indicated on their application that they self-identify as a Black or Indigenous applicant;
• Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply;
• Have a distinguished record of professional/volunteer/community experience or leadership;
• At the time of offer, have not been awarded other major internal or external funding in excess of $10,000 (excluding OSAP);
• Intend to pursue a PhD program after the completion of their Master’s program
• Intend to complete either the Thesis track of their program or complete a Reading course.

• $15,000 for one year (i.e. $5,000 per registered session). Student need to be enrolled/registered for Year 1 Fall, Winter and Summer to receive the full $15,000.
• Number of awards = 1

• Be on track to completing a Thesis or a reading course as part of their MI or MMSt program. Please information on:
  • MI thesis
  • MMSt thesis
  • Reading course
• Intend to pursue a PhD program after the completion of their Master’s program