Master of Teaching Entrance Awards

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Master of Teaching
Entrance Awards

There are entrance awards available through generous contributions of our donors.

Eligible Master of Teaching candidates are welcome to apply for the following awards as part of their admission application:

The M. Penelope Carter Award

Award Type: Merit and Financial Need


To be considered for the award, candidates must satisfy the following qualifying criteria:

  • Must have completed a Bachelors degree program from the University of Toronto with a Major or Specialist in English with good academic standing.
  • Must apply for admission to the MT Intermediate / Senior Division (Grades 7-12) choosing English as one of the teachable subjects.  (Note: Completion of six full-year university courses in English is required for first-choice teaching subject, and completion of three full-year university courses in English is required for second-choice teaching subject).
  • Must demonstrate financial need, especially related to family responsibilities

Master of Teaching program candidates who meet the specified criteria must complete the awards section of the admission application. The Financial Need Assessment form must be attached to the award application, when prompted. 

Dr. and Mrs. R.L. Peterson Memorial Entrance Award

Award Type: Merit and Financial Need


To be considered for the award, candidates must satisfy the following qualifying criteria:

  • Must have completed a Bachelor’s degree program with good academic standing.
  • Must apply for admission to the MT Intermediate / Senior Division (Grades 7-12) choosing Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science-General as one of the teachable subjects. (Note: teachable subject prerequisite requirements for the Intermediate-Senior division).
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to conservation and activities providing preparation for career in teaching.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.

Master of Teaching program candidates who meet the specified criteria must complete the awards section of the admission application.  The Financial Need Assessment form must be completed and attached to the award application, when prompted.

Roseann Runte Award

Award Type: Merit and Financial Need


To be considered for the award, candidates must satisfy the following qualifying criteria:

  • Must have completed a Bachelor’s degree program with good academic standing.
  • Must apply for admission to the Master of Teaching Program.
  • Must show evidence of commitment to pursuing a career in education.
  • Must demonstrate promise as an educational leader.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.

Master of Teaching program candidates who meet the specified criteria must complete the awards section of the admission application. The Financial Need Assessment form must be completed and attached to the award application, when prompted.

Keith and Leta Torrie Scholarship

Award Type: Merit


To be considered for the award, candidates must satisfy the following qualifying criteria:

  • Must have completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) program from the University of Toronto with a Major or Specialist in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (or a closely related discipline such as Astronomy or Statistics) with good academic standing.
  • Must apply for admission to the MT Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate division.

Additional Awards

OISE Internal Awards

Master of Teaching candidates may also be considered for other award opportunities. Please review the OISE Internal Awards listed under the following headings:

  • Faculty Wide Awards
  • Curriculum, Teaching and Learning - Master of Teaching

Please note: Application procedures (if applicable) may differ.

University of Toronto Awards

You may also want to explore awards at the University of Toronto. 

The Award Explorer is a tool that can help you explore diverse funding opportunities.  Master of Teaching candidates will want to review “Graduate Award” opportunities.