Note to prospective Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MA) and Master of Theology (ThM) applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents:
The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program (CGS-M), under the SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada) award is open for applications. Information is available on the Toronto School of Theology website (click on SSHRC OGS Application Guide).
To fulfill Ontario Student Opportunity Fund requirements, those awards asterisked as partially funded by OSOTF are restricted in certain years to Canadian citizens who have been resident in Ontario for at least one year. For more information please see: Conditions and Requirements.
The Alpha Sigma Nu Entrance Scholarship of $1,000 is awarded each year to an entering student who, through her or his programs of study, are believed to have the potential to contribute to the intellectual, social, moral and religious ideals of Jesuit higher education.
The Caroline Marshall Bursary* of $1,000, established in 1997 to honour Mrs. Caroline Marshall on the occasion of her retirement as Registrar of Regis College, is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Gwen Egan Bursary* of $1,000 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Harold and Anne Costello Bursary* of $1,500 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Jacques Monet Scholarship* of $2,000, established to honour Jacques Monet, S.J.’s years as resident of Regis College, is awarded annually to a student in any one of the College’s degree programs.
The John Hochban Scholarship* of $1,000 is awarded to a student in a degree program who best demonstrates the community spirit and qualities of personality exemplified by John Hochban, S.J., in his service to Regis College as Rector, Vice-President, and Registrar.
The John V. Prendergast Bursary* of $2,500 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Marion McCarthy Bursary* of $2,500 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Moira Hughes Bursary* of $1,000, established in 1997 to honour Mrs. Moira Hughes on the occasion of her retirement as Administrative Assistant to the President of Regis College, is awarded to a student in any Regis degree program.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame Bursary* of $2,500, is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Tuohy Bursary* of $1,500 is awarded to a deserving student in any degree program.
The William Larkin Bursary* of $2,500, established by William Larkin, the architect responsible for the renovation of the Regis College buildings, is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Adrienne Pereira Bursary* of $2,000 is awarded annually to a 2nd year student who exemplifies the Ignatian spirit in academics and student life in a Regis degree program.
The A. N. Deland Family Scholarship* of $1,500 is provided for a faculty assistant in history, or an assistant to the Canadian Institute for Jesuit Studies and the Jesuit Archives.
The Amanda Dolanjski Scholarship* of $800 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The John E. Costello Bursary* of $4,000 is awarded to a student who seeks excellence in academic engagement and Ignatian generosity.
The Kuna-Delicaet Scholarship of $2,500, established by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Delicaet to honor their parents, is awarded for academic excellence to an advanced student, as demonstrated by scholarly achievement and letters of recommendation.
The Leonard G Delicaet Scholarship* of $2,250 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Jean-Marc Laporte Graduate Scholarship* of $2,500, established to honor the presidency of Jean-Marc Laporte, S.J., is awarded annually to a research program student at Regis College on the basis of academic competence and the merit of his/her research proposal.
The Joseph Plevnik Bursary* of $1,500 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Gordon A. Rixon Bursary* of $3,000 is awarded to a Regis College student preparing to engage in public leadership in church and society.
The George Schner Award* of $2,000 is awraded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The D. Stanley Bursary* of $500, established to honor a former professor of New Testament studies at Regis College, is awarded annually to a research program student in biblical studies.
The Carl and Hertha Starkloff Bursary* of $2,000, established by family donors to honour the parents of Fr. Carl Starkloff, S.J., is awarded to a deserving Research program student.
The Reverend Mother Ignatia Campbell Bursary* of $4,000 is awarded to a deserving female student in any degree program.
The R.A.F. MacKenzie Bursary of $1,500, is awarded to a deserving Catholic woman in any Regis degree program.
The Walter and Mary Tuohy Fund* of $3,000 is awarded to a lay female student in any degree program.
The Canadian Conventual Franciscan Friars Bursary* of $2,500 is awarded to a deserving lay student in any Regis degree program.
The Dr. Peter and Barbara Peloso Bursary* of $2,500 is awarded to a deserving lay student in any Regis degree program.
The Edward F. Sheridan Bursary*; Frederick E. Crowe Bursary*; Gerald W. Tait Bursary*: each award of $2,500 is awarded to a deserving lay student in any Regis degree program. These bursaries were established by the Jesuit Fathers of Upper Canada and by various Canadian Jesuit Communities.
The Helen Poole Clair Award of $1,500, established to honour Mrs. Helen Poole Clair, first lay graduate of Regis College, is awarded to a needy lay student in any Regis degree program.
The Sr. Cathleen Flynn, C.S.J. Awards* (5) of $1,500 each are awarded to students entering the M.A. in M.S. program for full-time studies beginning in September 2008. Successful applicants may reapply for one additional year of support. Part-time applicants may also apply and may share the award with another recipient. One or more of these awards may be restricted to Canadian citizens who have been residents of Ontario for at least one year.
The Mary Therese Gervais Award* of $2,000 is awarded to a student in the Integration for Ministry in Spiritual Direction Program.
OSOTF 2021-2022 Substantial Needs-based Funding*
A limited number of substantial partial bursaries are available for lay students beginning full-time studies (enrolled in a minimum of four credits per supported session) in the Master of Divinity program at Regis College for the 2021-2022 academic year.
This funding is provided as part of the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF). Note: Incidental fees are extra and the exact amount will vary.
These awards are offered solely based on financial need and are restricted to individuals who meet the following criteria at the time of application:
1. Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada, or Protected Person
2. Resident of Ontario (see application form for detailed Ontario Student Assistant Program criteria http://osap.gov.on.ca)
3. Demonstrates financial need and completes the required application form (Download Form)
The Cecil Ryan Memorial Bursary* of $1,000 is awarded to a deserving student in the Master of Divinity Program
The Anne M. Kuna-Delicaet Scholarship* of $2,000, established by Mr. Leonard Delicaet to honour his wife Anne on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary, is awarded to a Jesuit student with scholarly promise.
The Jean Annette V. Desroches Scholarship* of $1,000 is awarded to a deserving candidate for the priesthood.
The Genevieve Khoury Scholarship of $4,000 supports the training of a Jesuit for the priesthood.
The Marcella McGowan Scholarship of $2,500, established by the late Marcella McGowan, is awarded to a Regis College candidate for the priesthood.
The Pedro Arrupe Fund is an endowment given by the Regis College Jesuit Community in memory of the twenty-eighth Jesuit Superior General. Awarded by the Rector of the Jesuit Community, it provides assistance to Jesuit students from abroad.
The Jesuit Fathers of Lourdes Award* of $1,000 is awarded to a Regis College student who contributes to the parish in pastoral or theological ministry.
The Light for Children Bursary of $1,000, established anonymously, is granted to a student in any degree program who will work with children.
To fulfill Ontario Student Opportunity Fund requirements, those awards asterisked as partially funded by OSOTF are restricted in certain years to Canadian citizens who have been resident in Ontario for at least one year. For more information please see: Conditions and Requirements.
A limited number of $5,000 awards are available for international students entering the ThD program, which can be renewed for up to four additional years.
The Margaret O’Gara Scholarship for Advanced Degree Students in Ecumenical Theology of $2,000 is open to master’s and doctoral students registered in any college of the Toronto School of Theology.
The Alpha Sigma Nu Entrance Scholarship of $1,000 is awarded each year to an entering student who, through her or his programs of study, are believed to have the potential to contribute to the intellectual, social, moral and religious ideals of Jesuit higher education.
The Carl and Hertha Starkloff Bursary of $2,000, established by family donors to honour the parents of Fr. Carl Starkoff, S.J., is awarded to a deserving Research program student.
The Caroline Marshall Bursary* of $1,000, established in 1997 to honour Mrs. Caroline Marshall on the occasion of her retirement as Registrar of Regis College, is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Gwen Egan Bursary* of $1,000 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Harold and Anne Costello Bursary* of $1,500 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Jacques Monet Scholarship* of $2,000, established to honour Jacques Monet, S.J.’s years as resident of Regis College, is awarded annually to a student in any one of the College’s degree programs.
The John Hochban Scholarship* of $1,000 is awarded to a student in a degree program who best demonstrates the community spirit and qualities of personality exemplified by John Hochban, S.J., in his service to Regis College as Rector, Vice-President, and Registrar.
The John V. Prendergast Bursary* of $2,500 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Marion McCarthy Bursary* of $2,500 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Moira Hughes Bursary* of $1,000, established in 1997 to honour Mrs. Moira Hughes on the occasion of her retirement as Administrative Assistant to the President of Regis College, is awarded to a student in any Regis degree program.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame Bursary* of $2,500 is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Tuohy Bursary* of $1,500 is awarded to a deserving student in any degree program.
The William Larkin Bursary* of $2,500, established by William Larkin, the architect responsible for the renovation of the Regis College buildings, is awarded to a deserving student in any Regis degree program.
The Adrienne Pereira Bursary* is awarded annually to a second year student who exemplifies the Ignatian spirit in academics and student life, and as a member of the broader Regis community.
The Kuna-Delicaet Scholarship of $2,500, established by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Delicaet to honour their parents, is awarded for academic excellence to a research program student, as demonstrated by scholarly achievement and letters of recommendation.
The Jean-Marc Laporte Graduate Scholarship* of $2,500, established to honour the presidency of Jean-Marc Laporte, S.J., is awarded annually to a research program student of Regis College on the basis of academic competence and the merit of his/her research proposal.
The D. Stanley Bursary of $500, established to honour a former professor of New Testament studies at Regis College, is awarded annually to a research program student in biblical studies.
The A.N. Deland Family Scholarship* of $1,500 is provided for a faculty assistant in History, or an assistant to the Canadian Institute for Jesuit Studies and the Jesuit Archives.
The Lorreto Sisters Award of $5,000 is awarded to a female candidate entering the Th.D. program in September 2013. The successful applicant may reapply for four years of additional support.
The Reverend Mother Ignatia Campbell Bursary* of $4,000 is awarded to a deserving female student in any degree program.
The R.A.F. MacKenzie Bursary of $1,500, is awarded to a deserving Catholic woman in any Regis degree program.
The Walter and Mary Tuohy Fund* of $3,000 is awarded to a lay female student in any degree program.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame Award of $5,000, is awarded to a deserving international student entering the Th.D. program in September 2008. The successful applicant may reapply for up to four years of additional support.
The Canadian Conventual Franciscan Friars Bursary* of $2,500 is awarded to a deserving lay student in any Regis degree program.
The Dr. Peter and Barbara Peloso Bursary* of $2,500 is awarded to a deserving lay student in any Regis degree program.
The Edward F. Sheridan Bursary*; Frederick E. Crowe Bursary*; Gerald W. Tait Bursary*: each award of $2,500 is awarded to a deserving lay student in any Regis degree program. These bursaries were established by the Jesuit Fathers of Upper Canada and by various Canadian Jesuit Communities.
The Helen Poole Clair Award of $1,500, established to honour Mrs. Helen Poole Clair, first lay graduate of Regis College, is awarded to a needy lay student in any Regis degree program.
The Lonergan Studies Scholarship* of $10,000 is granted to a student entering an advanced degree program in September 2009. The successful applicant may apply for one additional year of funding at the $10,000 and up to two additional years at the $5,000 level.
The Th.M. Bursaries* of $4,000 each are awarded to a limited number of students entering the Th.M. program for full-time studies. Successful applicants may reapply for one additional year of support. Part-time applicants may also apply and may share an award with another recipient. These awards sometimes incorporate another named award.
The Anne M. Kuna-Delicaet Scholarship* of $2,000, established by Mr. Leonard Delicaet to honour his wife Anne on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary, is awarded to a Jesuit student with scholarly promise.
The Jean Annette V. Desroches Scholarship* of $1,000 is awarded to a deserving candidate for the priesthood.
The Genevieve Khoury Scholarship of $4,000 supports the training of a Jesuit for the priesthood.
The Marcella McGowan Scholarship of $2,500, established by the late Marcella McGowan, is awarded to a Regis College candidate for the priesthood.
The Pedro Arrupe Fund is an endowment given by the Regis College Jesuit Community in memory of the twenty-eighth Jesuit Superior General. Awarded by the Rector of the Jesuit Community, it provides assistance to Jesuit students from abroad.
The Light for Children Bursary of $1,000, established anonymously, is granted to a student in any degree program who will work with children.
The following bursaries have been offered in past years and are usually posted on bulletin boards throughout the College. Do not contact them until the information is posted:
The following orders and organisations also have made funds available to students:
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards, Toronto School of Theology: http://www.tst.edu/academic/scholarships-and-bursaries
Please check the Student Information Bulletin Boards regularly for notices of available bursaries.
The OSAP offers assistance in the form of interest-free student loans to Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, to assist with educational and living expenses. Applications are available through the Finance Office, Room 110. Information on OSAP is available online at http://osap.gov.on.ca. UofT has a bursary program called UTAPS that is intended to top up OSAP loans. Maximum award is $2000. Apply through Admission and Awards, 315 Bloor Street West, 416-978-2190.
The SSHRC of Canada is the largest federal funding agency for university-based research and graduate training in the social sciences and humanities, including religious studies. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status. The deadline for most grants is October 15. For further information, check www.sshrc.ca.
Some Regis College faculty members have teaching assistants to help with tutorials, grading of papers and exams, and research. Advanced Degree students may apply to the Dean for available positions. Regis College may also need students to serve as assistants to faculty members, administrative staff, or library staff. Students may apply to the Dean for available positions.
http://www.tst.edu/academic/scholarships-and-bursaries
Please seek advice from the Office of Enrolment Services, University of Toronto about other possible loans:
https://future.utoronto.ca/finances/financial-aid/usa/
Information about scholarships and bursaries outside the University of Toronto is available through the First Nations House, University of Toronto. A list of external funding is posted at http://fnh.utoronto.ca/Current-Students/Financial-Aid/Bursaries-And-Scholarships.htm#external
First Nations House
University of Toronto
Borden Building North
563 Spadina Avenue, 3rd floor
Toronto, ON M5S 2J7
Tel. 416-978-8227, 800-810-8069
Fax 416-978-1893
Email: fnh.info@utoronto.ca
Web: www.fnh.utoronto.ca
Applications are to reach the Registrar’s Office:
Please note the following guidelines regarding the acceptance of scholarships and bursaries:
