Scholars at Risk Award Program

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.

Complete the U of T Student Awards Application and describe your current status within the last five years as either an asylum seeker or refugee (regardless of status in Canada) and how your proposed program of study has been impacted by changing political environments in your country of current or future study, including changes in immigration law. Undergraduate and graduate applications for this program are administered by the University Registrar’s Office. Paper applications or applications sent by email will not be accepted.

Accepts transfer credit.