HBC Foundation Fellowship



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Overview and Application Guidelines

Purpose & Eligibility

To be awarded in early winter to either a part-time or full-time student who has completed half their courses by the end of April in the year of application, and is from any stream in the MI or MMSt programs. Must demonstrate financial need, be an Ontario resident, and be in good academic standing. Recipients must meet OSOTF eligibility criteria. Recipients of the award will be eligible for a summer internship at HBC (at HBC’s discretion), generally between the first and second year of their Master’s program. The internship will comprise work in either Records Management, Heritage, or Community Investment.

Award Value & Duration

$3500 CAD. Award disbursements may be split across multiple terms depending on total value.

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


How to Apply

All students at the Faculty of Information who are receiving OSAP or other government-sponsored financial aid are automatically considered for this award.

Deadline to Apply

All students at the Faculty of Information who are receiving OSAP or other government-sponsored financial aid are automatically considered for this award.


Selection Process

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