Innis College Admission Awards for Leadership at University of Toronto 2026

These awards encourage and recognize students who use their talents and creativity to make voluntary contributions to the world around them. Innis College recognizes that its students demonstrate leadership in many contexts, including their high schools, communities and workplaces. To receive an admission award, the recipient must be entering the first year of full-time studies in the Faculty of Arts & Science at Innis College, and must register at Innis College in the 2026-2027 Fall/Winter session.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 13, 2026
• Value$1,200 - $12,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Toronto
• City to studyToronto
• School to studyUniversity of Toronto
• Course to studyArt , Science
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Cunningham Social Justice Award at Innis College

• The value of this award is approximately $5,000 per recipient.

Innis College “Kitchen Sink” Award

• The value of this award is approximately $1,450.

Innis College Residence Award in Memory of Nagaiah Kandavel

• The value of this award is approximately $12,200.

John W. Browne OSOTF Admission Award

• The value of this award is approximately $1,200.

University Women’s Club Toronto Foundation Award

• The value of this award is approximately $7,900.

Requirements

Cunningham Social Justice Award at Innis College

• To be awarded to two undergraduate students entering first-year studies in Arts & Science at Innis College. The recipients will exemplify Frank Cunningham’s values of social justice: socialism, democracy, equality and diversity. Financial need may be considered.

Innis College “Kitchen Sink” Award

• This award recognizes a student entering the first year of full-time studies in the Faculty of Arts & Science at Innis College on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and involvement in school and community life. 

Innis College Residence Award in Memory of Nagaiah Kandavel

• This award is for an undergraduate student entering their first year of studies in Arts & Science at Innis College and living in the Innis Residence.  It is awarded to a student who is community minded and demonstrates high integrity and quiet leadership in their high schools and/or communities. Preference will be given to students with financial need.

John W. Browne OSOTF Admission Award

• This award is for an undergraduate student entering first-year studies in the Faculty of Arts & Science at Innis College. Awarded on the basis of financial need and to an Ontario Resident. Preference will be given to students who, by their leadership, have contributed to the life of their high school and/or community. 

University Women’s Club Toronto Foundation Award

• This award is for an undergraduate student entering their first year of studies in Arts & Science at Innis College and living in the Innis Residence. It is awarded to a student who, through leadership and their involvement in school and community life, has contributed to building a more equitable world. Financial need may be considered. This award is for Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents and Protected Persons. 

Application Documents

• Completed application form;
• A résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) that includes your active involvement in clubs, committees, groups and leadership roles. Please distinguish between paid and unpaid involvement;
• A 3000-character (maximum) statement describing your leadership role(s) and key achievement(s);
• If applying to the Cunningham Social Justice Award at Innis College, a 3000-character (maximum) statement describing how your leadership role(s) and/or key achievements exemplify the values of social justice, including socialism, democracy, equality and diversity;
• If applying to the Innis College Residency Award in Memory of Nagaiah Kandavel, a 3000-character (maximum) statement sharing how your leadership role(s) and/or key achievements demonstrate your community-mindness, high integrity and quiet leadership;
• One letter of recommendation from someone who can confirm your leadership activities; referees can submit a reference using our online form. Please ensure that you provide them with the same email address that you use on your own application form, as they will be required to enter it on the reference form.

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Application Deadline

April 13, 2026

How To Apply

1. Apply for a degree in Innis College at University of Toronto
2. Apply for the scholarship

For more details, visit University of Toronto Scholarship webpage