The following award list contains awards intended for undergraduate and/or graduate students in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures. The list, while broad, is not exhaustive and does not contain every detail of the award record. For more information on the awards, please contact slavic@utoronto.ca.
The University of Toronto's Award Explorer may also have additional details.
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The Taras Shevchenko Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship shall be awarded either to:
A) a person who is a graduate of a recognized university and who is enrolled or intends to enrol in the School of Graduate Studies taking or intending to take a course in Ukrainian Language in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures;
or B) to two students in the Faculty of Arts & Science, each to enjoy one half the income under the following conditions: that the student has completed their first, second or third year with at least B standing and enrols in Ukrainian in their ensuing year or who has obtained the higehst standing (at least B standing) in Ukrainian in their first, second or third year.
The Milan Surducki Memorial Scholarship
To be awarded to an undergraduate or a graduate student in any year of study who has obtained the highest standing (at least A-) in an undergraduate or graduate course in Serbo-Croatian language and literature. In lieu of Serbo-Croatian, the scholarship may be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student with the highest standing (at least A-) in an undergraduate or graduate course in Slavic Linguistics. Preference will be given to a student who has achievedan overall standing of A.
George Luckyj Prize
To be awarded to an undergraduate (enrolled ina 200, 300 or 400-level course) or a graduate student who have obtained the highest standing (at least A) in an undergraduate or graduate course in Ukrainian Literature. Preference will be given to a student who has achieved an overall standing of A. Student is eligible to receive this award only once (twiceonly if as an undergraduate or graduate). Only one award to be given in a year.
Toronto Polish-Canadian Hall Award
To be awarded to students at either the undergraduate or graduate level in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures:
1. Undergraduate: An undergraduate student must present evidence that they are planning to undertake (or is already engaged on) a major or specialist program in Polish language and literature (as such programs are defined in the University calendar).
2. Graduate: A graduate student will be considered eligible only if they are enrolled in a program leading to a doctorate in Polish literature or linguistics.
Dr. M. Huta Scholarship
To be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students on the basis of financial need. Academic merit will also be considered. To be awarded anually to a student enrolled in any of the Ukrainian language, literature, or culture course(s) currently offered in the Department of Slavic languages and Literatures. The purpose of the award is to help defray the costs of travel to Ukraine to participate in an approved program of study in Ukrainian language, literature, culture or related subjects. Preference will be given to summer programmes at major Ukrainian universities and approed for credit at a Canadian university.
Applications will be judged on the basis of the student's standing in Ukrainian courses in the Department, overall academic standing, commitment to a programme of Ukrainian studies, and the quality and significance of the proposed programme in Ukraine.
Elizabeteh Ruth Karch Award in Ukrainian Studies
Financial need must be considered, academic merit will also be considered. Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in coruses in Ukrainian language and/or literature.
Wolodymyr (Walter) Iwanyk Scholarship in Ukrainian Studies
Eligible Candidates:
1. Graduate students in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures pursuing an MA or PhD degree specializing in Ukrainian Languages, Literature, or Culture.
2. Graduate students in other departments whose work is primarily focused on Ukraine (Ukraine or Ukrainian culture must be the primary focus of their work, no merely a component in a broader selection) and who have enrolled in graduate courses in Ukrainian Language, Literature, Culture, or History.
3. Undergraduate students in the second or higher years who have already taken (will have completed by the time of the award) no fewer than two full courses in Ukrainian language, literature, or history.
Eligibility is not limited by financial need but is enhanced by good grades.
Graduate students who have exhausted the University of Toronto funding package are eligible.
Wilk and Bogdan Scholarship in Polish Language
To be awarded to students studying the Polish language. Academic merit and financial need will be considered.
Rosa Somborac Award
Awarded to students (undergraduate and graduate) taking at least 1 FCE course in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures for academic research study programs (such as language study,
research or to present scholarly work) and/or costs for summer study programs travel abroad.
Milutin Bajcetic Scholarship Fund
Academic merit and record of volunteerism/ activism within the Serbian community, contributing towards an informed understanding of the respective community's culture.
Ernest Tauber Scholarship
To be awarded to the best undergraduate student taking SLA105 or SLA204. This award can be awarded to a graduate student at the department's discretion in alternating years.
Joanna DeMone Award at the University of Toronto (Graduate or Undergraduate)
- Established by Joanna DeMone
- To be awarded to a graduate student from Poland pursuing either a masters or doctoral program in the Polish Language and Literature Program. The Award is renewable provided the student maintains academic standing. The next candidate for admissions from Poland will be selected when the incumbent recipient convocates or is no longer eligible for renewal. Priority will be given to a student with academic interests in Poland's Catholic cultural heritage.
- Alternatively, it could be awarded to a visiting graduate research or exchange student from Poland visiting the University through programs such as the International Visiting Graduate Student Study Abroad or other approved programs. Priority will be given to a student with academic interests in Poland's Catholic cultural heritage.
- In an academic year where either one of the conditions above cannot be satisfied, the award will be given to a student in the Polish Language and Literature Program. The Award is not renewable, however candidates may be reconsidered in subsequent years if one of the above conditions cannot be satisfied.
Polonicum Study Abroad Scholarship
- Establsihed by Polish Language and Literature at U of T and POLONICUM: Centre of Polish Language and Culture
- Available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Polish minor or major. We offer two undergraduate scholarships one graduate scholarship per year.
- The stipend covers the cost of the summer language and literature program organized annually by Polonicum Centre at University of Warsaw (4 weeks in August): tuition fees, lodging, and meals. It does not cover travel expenses
- Follow this link for more details about the Polonicum Summer Program.
- Applications, including a cover letter and CV, are due by the end of April each year.
- Upon completion of the program, the students may receive the credit equivalent for their coursework work (0.5FCE or 1FCE) counting towards their program and degree requirements. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Toronto Polish-Canadian Hall Award
- Established by Mr. V. Falkowski, Mrs. Anne Pasko, and Mr. T. Lewandowski.
- Undergraduate student who presents evidence that he/she is planning to undertake (or is already engaged in) a Major or Specialist program in Polish language and literature. May also be awarded to a graduate student who is enrolled in a program leading to a doctorate in Polish literature or linguistics.
Władysław and Nelli Turzański Foundation Scholarship in Polish Studies
- Established by the Władysław and Nelli Turzański Foundation
- To be awarded to a PhD student enrolled in the Polish Studies program on the basis of academic merit. Preference will be given towards the support of international students enrolled in the PhD program. Financial need will be considered.
The Joseph Bazylewicz Fellowships
- Award administered by the School of Graduate Studies. Click here for information on how to apply.
- Established by the Estate of Joseph Bazylewicz.
- Value up to $5,000.00
- At the time of application, an applicant must:
- Be a domestic or international graduate student with Polish citizenship
- Be registered full-time and will maintain full-time registration through the academic year immediately following the current competition
- Demonstrate financial need
- Awarded to students studying the Polish language. Academic merit and financial need will be considered.