University of Toronto the Donald Forster Award 2023-2024

The Donald Forster Award recognizes commitment to student governance and student activities at the University. It is open to students in their first undergraduate degree program, studying full time or part time. Students can apply only once. The award shall be tenable during the final year of study for any first undergraduate degree. Full-time students should apply during their second-to-last year of study (i.e. 3rd year of study), and part-time students should apply at the equivalent point in their degree studies.

• Table of Content
• About University of Toronto
• University of Toronto the Donald Forster Award
• Aim and Benefits of University of Toronto the Donald Forster Award
• Requirements for University of Toronto the Donald Forster Award Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Toronto the Donald Forster Award
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Toronto

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to... continue reading

University of Toronto the Donald Forster Award

• Category Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Toronto
• City to study Toronto
• School to study University of Toronto
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline February 1, 2024

Aim and Benefits of University of Toronto the Donald Forster Award

Value/Amount: Approximately $1,500

Requirements for University of Toronto the Donald Forster Award Qualification

Recipient must:

• be studying their first undergraduate degree, on a full- or part-time basis;
• demonstrate contribution to student governance and student activities at the University of Toronto;
• have maintained a cumulative average of at least “B”

Note: the financial circumstance of an applicant may also be considered, but will not be a determinative factor. Candidates for the Donald Forster Award may also be considered for the F.W. Minkler Scholarship

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Toronto the Donald Forster Award

Availability: Domestic Students

Application Deadline

How to Apply

New for Fall 2023 / Winter 2024: All in-course awards will be awarded in the Winter term. The application will close on Thursday February 1, 2024 at 5 p.m.  Only one application is required. You may apply for multiple awards on one U of T Student Award Application Form. Please be sure to check the award criteria before selecting the award. Applications will open on Tuesday September 5, 2023.

Notification of decision:

• Award recipients will receive an award letter by email from the University Registrar’s Office, usually one month after the application deadline.
• The award letter will include information on the award payment and should be kept for future reference.