Scholarships and awards
Undergraduate/graduate scholarships
Undergraduate scholarships
Graduate scholarships
Receipients are honored at the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures Annual Award Ceremony. Applications for the Polonicum Summer Program Scholarship are accepted throughout the year until the end of the Winter session (see below for more information).
Undergraduate/graduate scholarships
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.
Undergraduate scholarships
Stefan Jankowski Undergraduate Scholarship in Polish Studies
- Established by Lloyd and Mira Fournier.
- To be awarded to an outstanding student in second or third-year undergraduate student enrolled in the Polish Studies or Polish Language and Literature program. In order to recognize academic excellence and exceptional effort, grades will serve as the primary criterion.
Wilk and Bogdan Scholarship in Polish Language
- Established by the Estate of Aniela (Nellie) Anderson, in memory of Anna Wilk, Anthony Bogdan, and Stanley Wilk.
- Awarded to students studying the Polish language. Academic merit and financial need will be considered.
Graduate scholarships
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.
