Fees, Awards & Financial Assistance

Awards

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

OGS recognizes academic excellence in graduate studies and carries a value of $5000 per term. Thus, awardees may receive $15,000 for three consecutive terms. For complete information about OGS including eligibility criteria and documentation required, please see the SGS website

The deadline for MBiotech applicants and students to apply for OGS is Friday, February 15, 2013.

Link to online application form: OGS Application Form

Questions? Please email adrian.berg@utoronto.ca

Merck Graduate Scholarship in Biosciences and Biotechnology

Awarded to an incoming student admitted to MBiotech, based on academic merit. No application is necessary. All newly admitted students are automatically considered. Value: TBA (approx $2000).

Amgen Canada Fellowship in Biotechnology

To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Master of Biotechnology Program (first or second year) on the basis of academic merit and on the consideration of three letters of reference. Financial need will also be considered. To be awarded starting in the 2012/2013 academic year. Returning students should apply for this by May 1, 2013, through the MBiotech offices. Value: TBA (approx $1500).

SGS University-Wide Awards

Through the generous support of numerous donors, a number of endowed awards have been established at the School of Graduate Studies. This year, more than 15 awards with various eligibility criteria and values are offered. Deadlines are usually in May. The application, individual award descriptions and requirements, and submission instruction sheet can be found at http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/informationfor/students/money/support/internal.htm

For more information about awards for MBiotech students, please contact Adrian Berg, Program Officer, adrian.berg@utoronto.ca

Information on Financial Aid

Information on Financial Aid may be researched through the School of Graduate Studies website at:
http://www.gradschool.utoronto.ca/fees-financial-support.htm

Financial Information for International Students

International Students can contact the Centre for International Experience at the St. George Campus or the International Centre at the Mississauga campus for assistance.

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Please see: http://osap.gov.on.ca/ for general information.

Continuation of Interest-Free Status Form (Schedule 2)

Scotiabank - Student Professionals Plan

Master of Biotechnology Program graduate students are eligible for professional student loans from Scotiabank. For more information, visit:

http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm-awards/html/financial%20aid/spsp.htm, and
http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,,CID9887_LIDen,00.html