In-Course Awards:
In-Course Awards do not require a formal application. Students are automatically considered for these awards every year. You may find a complete list in Award Explorer searching for "physics".
By-Application Awards:
By-Application Awards require students to submit an application in order to be considered. In the Department of Physics these consist of the Momentum Builders Scholarship and Samuel Beatty In-Course Scholarship which are further described below.
Momentum Builders Scholarship
The Momentum Builders Scholarship has been established through the generosity of donors who wish to support the next generation of physicists and build momentum for greater diversity in physics. We wish to create opportunities for Indigenous and Black physics students to achieve their educational goals and contribute their ideas, insights and knowledge, thereby enriching our collective understanding of physics and the universe.
Conditions:
To be awarded to one or more full-time undergraduate student(s) from an underrepresented group, including Black and/or Indigenous students, in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts & Science on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
How do I apply?
Link to application form below will be active in the Fall during the application period.
Samuel Beatty In-Course Scholarship
The Samuel Beatty In-Course Scholarship: Gift of the Samuel Beatty Fund in honour of the late Professor Samuel Beatty, M.A., Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S.C., who was a member of the Department of Mathematics for over 40 years. He served for many years as Head of the Department and from 1936-1952 was Dean of the Faculty of Arts.
Who is eligible?
The award is open to Faculty of Arts & Science students in second, third, or fourth year with preference given to full-time students. Students must have completed at least 4.0 FCE that at the time of application includes at least either:
- 2.0 FCE of CSC courses for students in a Computer Science Specialist program or
- 2.0 FCE of MAT courses for students in a Math Specialist program or
- 2.0 FCE of PHY courses for students in a Physics Specialist program or
- 2.0 FCE of STA courses for students in a Statistics Specialist program or
- 2.0 FCE of ACT courses for students in an Actuarial Science Specialist program
What are the criteria of selection?
Awards will be given on the basis of academic performance in CSC/MAT/PHY/STA/ACT courses. Financial need may also be considered by the committee provided that applicants include a statement explaining their financial need.
Who will select the winners?
A committee composed of the Undergraduate Associate Chairs (or their representatives) of the Departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistical Sciences, and Actuarial Sciences.
How do I apply?
Link to application form below will be active in the Fall during the application period.
If you have questions about our undergraduate awards and scholarships, please email the Physics Undergraduate Coordinator at: physics.ugprogram@utoronto.ca.