The Scholars at Risk Award Program supports undergraduate and graduate students:

• who are, or have been within the last five years, asylum-seekers or refugees anywhere in the world (regardless of status in Canada), or
• whose current or proposed program of study has been impacted by changing political environments in their country of current or future study, including changes in immigration law, or
• are studying on a temporary basis (e.g. exchange) at the University of Toronto during a time of conflict or political turmoil in the country in which they are registered. These students would have special registration status.

Eligibility:

• A student who is, or has been within the last 5 years, an asylum/refugee seeker anywhere in the world (regardless of status in Canada); OR whose current or proposed program of study has been impacted by changing political environments in their country of current or future study, including changes in immigration law; or
• A registered full-time student or a newly admitted student, or a student that has accepted an offer of admission as a transfer student to an undergraduate program on a full-time basis at the University of Toronto for the upcoming academic year, or
• A student studying on a temporary basis (e.g. exchange) at the University of Toronto during a time of conflict or political turmoil in the country in which they are registered. These students would have special registration status.
• A student that can demonstrate financial need.

Award Type: Admission Current students Grant

Action: Application Required

Availability: Domestic Students International Students

Level of Study: Graduate Undergraduate

Actual Deadline Date: Application is closed for the Winter 2023 term

Value/Amount: up to $10,000

Decision:

• Applicants will be informed of the award decisions by email. This is usually within a month or two after the application deadline.
• Award recipients will receive an award letter by email. The award letter will include information on the award payment and should be kept for future reference.