Explore the wide range of financial support available, in the form of scholarships and merit-based awards.
Students registered in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning (or if applicable, those applying to one of our graduate programs) must submit a complete application by the deadlines posted here.
Note on Degree eligibility: Unless otherwise stated, students in the MA, MEd, and MT degree programs may apply for any award listed here as long as all award eligibility criteria are met. Award names are hyperlinked to more detailed information. Awards available only to students in a specific degree program will be noted with an * asterisk symbol.
External Graduate Awards
| Award | Required Legal Status | Degree | Student Submits to: | Student Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | November 21, 2025, 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) | ||
| Domestic | School of Graduate Studies | December 1, 2025 | ||
| Domestic | Department Nominated | January 23, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | Faculty/ Department Nominated | January 30, 2026 | ||
| Domestic | Online | September 16, 2025 (SSHRC), September 9, 2025 (CIHR/NSERC) | ||
| Domestic | Online | December 1, 2025 before 8:00 pm (Eastern Time) | ||
| Domestic | Online | September 22, 2025, 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) | ||
| International | Department Nominated | Winter | ||
| International | School of Graduate Studies | December 1, 2025 | ||
| Domestic, International | Department | June 1, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | Department | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | Department | Winter 2026 - Date TBD | ||
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | January 23, 2026, 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) | ||
| Domestic, International | Online | March 5, 2026 | ||
| Domestic | Department | November 10, 2025 | ||
| Domestic, International | Foundation | November 17, 4:00 pm (Eastern Time) | ||
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | May 17, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | Fall: November 28, 2025 / Winter: March 31, 2026 / Summer: July 31, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | Applications Open Year-Round | ||
| Domestic, International | Department | Deadline for Fall Session: January 15, 2026 / Deadline for Winter Session: April 30, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | School of Graduate Studies | Fall: November 28, 2025 / Winter: March 31, 2026 / Summer: July 31, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | Online | August 28, 2026 | ||
| Domestic, International | SGS | Winter 2026 - Date TBD |
OISE Internal Awards - CTL Students
| Award | Required Legal Status | Degree | Student Submits to: | Student Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waldorf Schools Scholarship for Evidence-based Research | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | November 15, 2025 |
OISE Internal Awards - Faculty Wide
| Award | Required Legal Status | Degree | Student Submits to: | Student Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra & Leonid Semeniuk Award | Domestic | Doctoral, Master's | December 15, 2025 | |
| Azim Premji Foundation Fellowship | Domestic | Doctoral, Master's | June 30, 2025 | |
| Bonnie Burstow Scholarship for Research in Violence Against Indigenous Women in Memory of Helen Betty Osborne | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | November 17, 2025 | |
| Burstow Scholarship for Research into Antisemitism | Domestic, International | Doctoral | September 30, 2025 | |
| Christopher Parker Memorial Fund | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | N/A | |
| Keith A. McLeod Bursary | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | June 30, 2025 | |
| Leithwood Award for OISE Outstanding Thesis of the Year | Domestic, International | 12:00 PM EST February 15, 2024 | ||
| Margaret I. Hambly Memorial Scholarship | Domestic | Doctoral, Master's | January 15, 2026 | |
| OISE Alumni Association Doctoral Fellowship | Domestic, International | Doctoral | April 30, 2025 | |
| OISE Scholarship Program for Indigenous Students | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | April 30, 2025 | |
| Wilfred Rusk Wees Fellowship | Domestic, International | Doctoral, Master's | February 15, 2026 | |
| William G. Davis Golden Anniversary Leadership Scholarship | Domestic, International | Doctoral | September 30, 2025 | |
| William Pakenham Fellowship | Domestic | Doctoral, Master's | August 1, 2025 | |
| William Waters Scholarship in Urban Education | Domestic, International | Master's | November 15, 2025 |
