Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

Where applications are required, they should be sent to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, in care of Student Services, by the date indicated.  OSOTF, OSOTF II, and OTSS awards are a class of awards offered through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.  They are intended to assist students in financial need, which must be demonstrated by the completion of the OSOTF, OSOTF II, or OTSS financial form.  Note:  Fellowships and scholarships offered through the School of Graduate Studies have the additional eligibility requirement of a B+ average in the applicant's last two years of study.  Not all awards are available every year.

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Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   January 15  
Documents required:            Award Application Form

Graduate Admission Fellowship (OSOTF)

Donor:  Alumni of the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

Awarded on the basis of financial need to a student admitted to the Master's program in the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.  Academic merit will also be considered.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                              Annual fund income
Application due:                January 15
Documents required:         Award Application Form

Helen Carpenter Doctoral Fellowship (OSOTF II)

Donor:  Nursing Alumni and Friends

An admission award offered to a full-time incoming doctoral student in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science on the basis of academic merit.  The student must also demonstrate financial need and reside in the province of Ontario.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                             Annual fund income
Application due:               February 1
Documents required:        Award Application Form

Kathleen Arpin Doctoral Fellowship

Donor:  Nursing Alumni and Friends

An admission award offered to a full-time incoming doctoral student in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science on the basis of academic merit. 

Value:                                 Annual fund income
                                          Application not required

Kathleen King Doctoral Fellowship

Donor:  Nursing Alumni and Friends

An admission award offered to one or more full-time incoming doctoral students in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science on the basis of academic merit.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
                                          Application not required

Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Doctoral Admission Fellowship (OSOTF)

Donor:  Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Annual Fund

Awarded on the basis of financial need to a student admitted to the Ph.D. program.  Academic merit will also be considered.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   February 1
Documents required:            Award Application Form

Nora J. Parker Ph.D. Admission Fellowship (OSOTF)

Donor:  Dr. Nora Parker

Awarded on the basis of financial need to a student admitted to the Ph.D. program in the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.  Academic merit will also be considered.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                     Annual fund income
Application due:                       February 1
Documents required:                Award Application Form

Donor:  Dr. Gail Paech in memory of her mother

Award offered to a full-time graduate (Master's or Ph.D.) student in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science on the basis of academic merit and specializing in mental health nursing.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                  Annual fund income
Application due:                    January 15 for entering Master's students
                                           February 1 for entering Ph.D. students
                                           April 15 for in-course students
Documents required:             Award Application Form

Florence Emory Fellowship (OSOTF II)

Donor:  Nursing alumni and friends

Award offered to a Master's student in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science who intends to work in the nursing field following graduation.  The student must also demonstrate financial need and reside in the province of Ontario.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                             Annual fund income
Application due:               January 15 for entering students
                                      April 15 for in-course students
Documents required:        Award Application Form

Gail Donner Doctoral Nursing Fellowship (OSOTF II)

Donor:  Nursing alumni and friends

Award offered to a full-time or part-time doctoral student in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science on the basis of academic merit and whose nursing career goals and program of study reflect a nursing administration/health policy focus.  The student must also demonstrate financial need and reside in the province of Ontario.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                               Annual fund income
Application due:                 February 1 for entering students
                                       April 15 for in-course students
Documents required:         

1. Award Application Form
2. Copy of university transcript(s)

Glenn H. Carter Graduate Fellowships in Nursing

Donor:  Glenn H. Carter and others

Entry or in-course student applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

1. Masters students with at least three years full-time employment as an RN working at the bedside;
2. Masters students in the Nurse Practitioner Program with at least three years full-time employment as an RN working at the bedside;
3. Ph.D. students with at least five years full-time employment as an RN working at the bedside; and/or
4. Candidates may be considered who do not meet the prerequisites above, but are deemed by the faculty to have the equivalent in education and directly related work experience.

Award Preferences:

In addition to the above prerequisites, preference will be given to students who meet the following criteria:

1. Demonstrated leadership/supervisory skills and critical thinking;
2. Demonstrated interest in preventative healthcare including, but not limited to, diet, nutrition, exercise, and healthy living; and
3. Demonstrated compassion for persons-in-need with particular reference to elderly, pediatrics, and veterans.

Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   January 15 for entering Master's students
                                          February 1 for entering Ph.D. students
                                          April 15 for in-course students
Documents required:            Award Application Form

Helen Maude Carpenter Graduate Award in Nursing 

Donor:  Estate of Helen Maude Carpenter

Awarded to a graduate student(s) in the Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

Value:                                 Annual payout from interest on a capital sum

Application due:                   January 15 for entering Master's students
                                          February 1 for entering Ph.D. students
                                          April 15 for in-course students 

Documents required: Award Application Form

Jeannette Elizabeth Watson Memorial Fellowship

Donor:  Estate of Jeannette Elizabeth Watson

Awarded to a graduate student in the Master's (full-time or part-time) or Ph.D. program in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science on the basis of academic merit whose program of study focuses on the nursing care of persons requiring medical or surgical interventions.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                 Annual payout from interest on a capital sum
Application due:                   January 15 for entering Master's students
                                          February 1 for entering Ph.D. students
                                          April 15 for in-course students 
Documents required:

1. Award Application Form
2. Two letters of reference
3. Copy of university transcript(s)

Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Class of 6T0 Award (OSOTF II)

Donor:  Class of 6T0, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

Award offered to a full-time graduate (Master's or Ph.D.) student in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science on the basis of academic merit.  The student must also demonstrate financial need and reside in the province of Ontario.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   January 15 for entering Master's students
                                          February 1 for entering Ph.D. students
                                          April 15 for in-course students
Documents required:            Award Application Form

Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   January 15 for entering Master's students
                                          February 1 for entering Ph.D. students
                                          April 15 for in-course students
Documents required:            

1. Award Application Form
2. Copy of university transcript(s)

May Yoshida Memorial Fellowship

Donor:  Nursing Colleagues, Alumni, and Friends

Awarded to a Ph.D. student in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science, who plans to develop a research program in maternal/child health.  Preference will be given to someone

1. whose program includes a focus on issues related to culture/ethnicity; or
2. who is an international student.

Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   February 1 for entering students
                                          April 15 in-course students
Documents required:            Award Application Form

Nursing Faculty/Staff Fellowship

Donor:  Nursing faculty and staff

Award(s) offered to graduate (Master's or Ph.D.) student(s) in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science on the basis of academic merit.

Value:                                 Annual fund income 
                                          Application not required

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

The Government of the Province of Ontario offers a number of Graduate Scholarships.  Applicants must have a high level of academic achievement with first-class standing.  Applications and related documents must be submitted in early fall for the subsequent academic year.  Incoming graduate students submit applications directly, or through their undergraduate university.

Value:                                 $5,000 per term ($15,000 for 3 consecutive terms)
Application due:                   TBA - usually mid-October

For application information, visit our Graduate External Awards page or go directly to the School of Graduate Studies site.

Patricia Lyon Nursing Fellowship 

Donor: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Nursing Funds

Award(s) offered to full-time in the Master's degree or Doctoral program of the Graduate Department of Nursing Science whose studies are consistent with the goals of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) and/or will further the strategic directions of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Academic merit will be considered. Preference will be given to employees of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. In the event where there are applications from both Master and Doctoral students, Master's student applications will be given preference over Doctoral student applications.

Applicants should include the following information in their application (a) a list of professional and/or clinical activities that reflect the goals of TRI (b) a statement regarding the applicants commitment to rehabilitation nursing and how your participation in a graduate program would enhance nursing at TRI.

Application due:             January 15 for entering Master's students
                                          February 1 for entering Ph.D. students
                                          April 15 for in-course students
Documents required:

1. Award Application Form
2. Two reference letters from persons who have first-hand knowledge of your clinical and/or professional abilities.

Perinatal Nurses of Southern Ontario Fellowship in Women's Health (OSOTF)

Donor:  Perinatal Nurses of Southern Ontario

Awarded on the basis of financial need to a graduate student enrolled in the Master's or Ph.D. program in the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.  Demonstration of strong interest in women's health issues is necessary.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   January 15 for entering Master's students
                                          February 1 for entering Ph.D. students
                                          April 15 for in-course students
Documents required:

1. Award Application Form
2. Two reference letters from faculty members
3. Copy of university transcript(s)
4. A one page statement from the applicant documenting evidence of his/her interest in women's health

Rosella Cunningham Memorial Fellowship

Donor:  Estate of Rosella Cunningham

Awarded to a graduate student (Master's or Ph.D.) in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science to assist their preparation for work in public health nursing.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   January 15 for entering Master's students
                                          February 1 for entering Ph.D. students
                                          April 15 for in-course students 
Documents required:            Award Application Form

University of Toronto Fellowships

Available to full-time Master's (Year 1 and Year 2) and Doctoral (Year 1 to Year 5) degree students with at least a B+ academic standing in each of their last two years of study.  Students receiving a total of $15,000 either from external sources or awards administered by the University are not eligible for this Fellowship.

Value:                                 Varies
                                          Application not required

Zophia Nurse Practitioner Fellowship (OSOTF II)

Donor:  Nursing Faculty/Staff/Alumni/Friends

Award(s) to a student in the Master's and/or Post-Master's program on the basis of academic merit and financial need, who is/are entering or continuing their study as a Nurse Practitioner.  The student must also demonstrate financial need and reside in the province of Ontario.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   January 15 for entering students
                                          April 15 for in-course stduents 
Documents required:

1. Award Application Form
2. Copy of university transcript(s)

Donor:  Estate of Alice Girard, Nursing Colleagues and Friends

Award offered to a doctoral student after completion of at least one year of their Ph.D. program in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science on the basis of academic merit.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
                                          Application not required

Open to students enrolled in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science who have completed courses in community health and demonstrate a commitment to this aspect of nursing.  Awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement, particularly in courses related to community health nursing.

Value:                                     Annual fund income
Application due:                       September 30
Contact:                                  Office of Admissions and Awards
                                              University of Toronto 
                                              172 St. George Street
                                              Toronto, Ontario M5R 0A3

Graduate Nurses Student Union Fellowship

Donor:  Graduate Nurses Student Union

Awarded to a student in the Master's program in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science who has demonstrated outstanding extra-curricular involvement and/or leadership abilities.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Faculty of Nursing.

Application due:                     April 15
Documents required:

1. Award Application Form
2. Letter of reference

Hillian Titley Fellowship (OSOTF)

Donor:  Ms Beatrice Titley

Awarded on the basis of financial need to a graduate student in good standing who is interested in gerontological nursing, especially the care of people with dementia.  Academic merit will also be considered.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   April 15
Documents required:

1. Award Application Form
2. Copy of university transcript(s)

Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing The Class of 5T5 Fellowship (OSOTF II)

Donor:  Class of 5T5, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

Awarded to a student who has completed one year of full-time or part-time studies in the Master's program of the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, on the primary basis of financial need.  The award winner will also show evidence of community involvement and/or leadership, either within or external to the University of Toronto.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                   Annual fund income
Application due:                     April 15
Documents required:

1. Award Application Form
2. Two letters of references showing evidence of community involvement and/or leadership, either within or external to the University of Toronto

Value:                                     Annual fund income
Application due:                       April 15
Documents required:

1. Award Application Form
2. Copy of university transcript(s)

Manuel and Anne Belle Pusitz Fellowship

Donor:  Manuel E. Pusitz Estate

Awarded to a student in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science who:

1. has demonstrated successful achievement as a full-time student in the first year of the Master of Nursing program;
2. is re-enrolling in the second year of full-time study; and
3. has demonstrated financial need.

Preference may be given to an international student.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   April 15
Documents required:

1. Award Application Form
2. Copy of university transcript(s)

Mildred Claire Pratt Graduate Nursing Fellowship (OSOTF)

Donor:  Estate of Mildred Claire Pratt

Awarded on the basis of financial need to graduate nursing student(s) having completed one year of study in the Graduate Department of Nursing Science, in the area of palliative care and who exemplifies the qualities of compassion and efficiency.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                 Annual fund income
Application due:                   April 15
Documents required:

1. Award Application Form
2. Two letters of reference, preferably from a clinical area, exemplifying applicant's qualities of compassion and efficiency

Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Application due:                     January 31
Documents required:

1. Application form
2. A typed letter of no more than one page stating why the candidate feels worthy of the award.  It should include interests, project experience, special achievements, and a statement about employment plans and goals following graduation
3. Two letters of reference (one from faculty/supervisor and one from a fellow student)

St. George's Society of Toronto Florence Nightingale Fellowships

Donor:  St. George's Society of Toronto, Alumni & Friends of the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

Awarded to a full or part-time student(s) in the second year of a Masters level, Nurse Practitioner program on the basis of financial need.  Academic merit will also be considered.  Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate work experience in northern or aboriginal communities and who plan to return to those communities to work after graduation.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Value:                                     Annual fund income
Application due:                       April 15
Documents required:                Award Application Form

Zindart Fellowship for Nursing Care of Persons with Cancer

Donor:  Education Foundation - The Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (Ontario)

Awarded to a full-time student entering the final year or a part-time student who has completed at least 50% of the program requirements, and who demonstrates academic excellence in courses related to oncology nursing.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing.

Application due:                         April 15
Documents required:

1. Award Application Form
2. One letter of reference from a faculty member
3. Copy of university transcript(s)

Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Alumni Association Graduate Emergency Bursary

For a graduate student experiencing emergency financial need.  Apply to the Chair, Awards Committee, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing with a letter outlining the circumstances and the amount requested.

Value:                                 Annual total of $2000 available 
                                           No application deadline

University of Toronto Graduate Bursary

For full-time graduate students.  Application:  SGS Bursary Application (PDF format) is available for download here: Grant Application Form.

Information is available from: Award Information Flyer.