Social Justice Education Awards (Descriptions)
Diversity and Feminism in Research Graduate Award
To be awarded to one or more students in the Department of Social Education to attend scholarly conferences related to their research in diversity and/or women’s studies in education, scheduled on or before August 1, 2025. Preference will be given to non-funded students on the basis of financial need. Secondary preference will be given to first time applicants.
Applicants must be registered students in good academic standing during the current academic year (both at the time of application and at the time of the conference) and must have a demonstrated financial need based on the University’s criteria.
Awarded funding can only be used for the conference listed on application, which must be scheduled on or before August 1, 2025. Funding cannot be transferred to another conference. Conference registration fees, transportation and accommodation costs are eligible for reimbursement. Meals are not eligible for reimbursement. Proof of attendance (e.g. attendance tag), original receipts (accommodation & transportation) and boarding passes will be required. Students are encouraged to pursue additional sources of funding.
Contact: Questions about this award can be directed to sezen.atacan@utoronto.ca
Registration Status: Open to full and part-time registered students.
Award Value: Based on the annual income (approximately $2,000), which can be divided among multiple recipients.
Application Period: March - June
Application: The deadline to apply has passed. Subject to renewal of annual funds, this award will be posted in March with a deadline in June.
Mary O'Brien Graduate Student Fellowship
The bursary is given to a graduate student on the basis of financial need who is enrolled in the Department of Social Justice Education with an ability in women's studies. The student should best exemplify Mary O'Brien's critical approach to social enquiry. The recipient must qualify as an Ontario resident.
Contact: Questions about this award can be directed to sezen.atacan@utoronto.ca.
Registration Status: Part- or full-time registered students.
Award Value: The value of this award is based on the annual income (approximately $900).
Application Period: September - October
Application: The deadline to apply for this award has passed. Subject to renewal of annual funds, this award will be posted in September with a deadline in October.
Mary Smith Memorial Bursary
The bursary is given to one or more OISE students to assist in the completion and production of his/her/their doctoral thesis(es). The eligible student should have been registered initially as an international student from a developing country. The award will be based on financial need and preference will be given to students enrolled in the Department of Social Justice Education.
Contact: Questions about this award can be directed to sezen.atacan@utoronto.ca.
Registration Status: Open to full and part-time registered students.
Award Value: The value of this award is based on the annual income (approximately $400).
Application Period: September - October.
Application: The deadline to apply has passed. Subject to renewal of annual funds, this award is expected to be posted annually in September with a deadline in October.
Muriel & Danny Fung Graduate Scholarship
The purpose of this award is to give support to students enrolled in graduate studies in the Department of Social Justice Education at OISE, University of Toronto. Priority consideration is given to students who are not eligible to receive the University of Toronto’s Graduate Funding Package. Specifically, the Muriel and Danny Fung Graduate Award will be awarded annually to a student who is registered full time in the second year or later year of their program and who's academic and community work promote racial equality and social justice.
Contact: Questions about this award can be directed to sezen.atacan@utoronto.ca
Registration Status: Open to full-time registered students only.
Award Value: Based on the annual income (approximately $1,500), which can be divided among multiple recipients.
Application Period: March - June
Application: The deadline to apply has passed. Subject to renewal of annual funds, this award will be posted in March with a deadline in June.