Awarded to up to five (5) Master of Museum Studies (MMSt) Students per year in order to pursue a twelve-week summer training internship that usually occurs between first and second year of the Program at a small sized Canadian museum, gallery or historic site (with at least 3-4 permanent employees). This organization must be a member of the Canadian Museums Association or an accredited provincial association.

The amount of this award varies from year to year. Award disbursements may be split across multiple terms depending on total value.

This award is non-renewable (one year only).

Students apply for this award using the Faculty of Information’s “In Course Award Application” form, (for continuing students who have already completed their first year of study). Applications are available in late summer and early fall here: In Course Awards Application 2024-25 (Page 1 of 3) (office.com)

Recipient(s) will be informed via email from the Awards Committee (awards.ischool@utoronto.ca).