Students who encounter unexpected financial circumstances or who have a shortfall in their academic budget are welcome to apply for a Victoria College bursary during the academic year.
Priority is given to students who are receiving OSAP, other provincial government aid and/or UTAPS.
Students from under-represented groups are also welcome to apply:
- self-identify as Black or Indigenous
- self-identify as a first-generation student
- are registered with Accessibility Services
About Bursaries
- Bursaries are non–repayable grants for students with financial need.
- Assists with Fall/Winter (eight months from Sept. to April) or Summer (four months from May to Aug.) academic sessions.
- Designed to cover modest shortfalls of income, unexpected expenses or other academic/living costs. Documentation such as receipts or lease agreements is required.
- Bursaries are generally not sufficient to cover a student’s total university cost.
- Approved amounts are determined on a case–by–case basis.
- Students ineligible for government aid will be asked to explain why in their application.
- For students planning learning abroad experiences, financial aid from Victoria College may be available in the form of an Award for International Experience.
- In addition to general bursary funds, there are designated funds for OSAP recipients, Indigenous students, students with a disability, Vic One students, students living in residence and mature students (age 25 and up).
Inquiries: email vic.awards@utoronto.ca and include your student number
Application Deadlines
- Fall deadline: Nov. 1, 2026 (will re-open in late September 2026)
- Winter deadline: March 1, 2027 (now closed until early January 2027)
- Summer deadline: July 5, 2026 (now closed until May 2027)
If you are experiencing any urgent financial circumstances that is safety-related, please email us at vic.awards@utoronto.ca.
IMPORTANT:
- You are required to set up direct deposit on ACORN with a Canadian bank account to receive any eligible bursary funds. Approved bursary funding is normally first applied to outstanding fees.