U of T ENGINEERING

Department of Materials Science & Engineering

Scholarships & Awards

U of T Engineering Admissions & In-Course Scholarships

Admissions Scholarships & Awards

Admitted undergraduate students to the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering are automatically considered for University of Toronto internal admissions scholarships and awards based on academic admissions merit and details provided via your admissions Student Profile Form (SPF).

In-Course Scholarships & Awards (for current undergraduate students)

Current undergraduate students in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering are automatically considered (annually) for U of T Engineering in-course scholarships and awards based on academic merit and details provided via your ePortfolio (unless otherwise indicated).

Both admissions and in-course scholarships have criteria based on academic achievement and merit, financial assistance, community involvement, and/or extra-curricular activities. Please ensure that your Student Profile Form (admissions) or ePortfolio (in-course scholarships) are accurate and up-to-date to ensure accuracy and competitiveness for scholarships pertaining to financial aid, extra-curricular and/or community involvement criteria. Your academic performance will be assessed based on academic data provided to (admissions) or contained with (in-course) the University.

A full listing of scholarships and awards is available in the FASE website.

External & Other Scholarships and Awards

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA)

MSE has 7 awards available for 2024 Summer

  • Student submission deadline: March 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM (Department application deadline)
  • Value/Duration: $6,000+$1,500 supervisory top-up for 16 weeks
  • Level of study: Undergraduate Students
  • Required Legal Status: Domestic (Canadian citizen or permanent resident)
  • Results: April 2024 at the departmental level
  • Application: Please see Application Procedure below.

 

The NSERC USRA provides research work experience to help develop and inspire student’s potential for graduate studies and a research career in natural sciences and engineering. NSERC encourages qualified black and Indigenous students to apply for this award.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, you:

  • are a Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada;
  • are currently registered student in a Canadian post-secondary institution;
  • have completed at least two academic terms/semesters of your bachelor’s degree (i.e., first year students are not eligible). Students finishing a PEY co-op term in April can also apply for if research can begin in May;
  • have obtained a cumulative average of at least "B-";
  • have not started nor completed graduate studies in Natural Science or Engineering;
  • will be engaged in research and development activities in natural sciences or engineering;
  • will be supervised by faculty members who is currently eligible to hold an NSERC research grant and able to independently supervise students as per their appointment with the university
  • must be able to commit to work, full-time, the full 16 consecutive weeks(for example May 6th – August 23th, 2024); research must be completed by September 1st.

Application Procedure

You will be asked to complete:

1. Form 202- Part I (Student’s part)
Online via NSERC. You will have to log-in or create an account through their online system. Follow the instructions and adhere to NSERC’s General Presentation Guideline. If you self-identify as Indigenous or Black, please select the appropriate field under Form 202-Part I and please also indicate this in the e-mail text when submitting your application to the MSE department.

2. Attach Transcript in PDF
This should be your most recent academic transcript, in PDF.
Students can provide an e-transcript or academic history report generated directly from ACORN.
Students external to U of T must provide official transcripts or transcripts that have been verified by their Undergraduate Office.

3. Form 202- Part II (Supervisor’s part)
Online via NSERC.
Please provide your supervisor with the reference number generated by the system once you have completed Part I.

4. Submission to NSERC USRA by Supervisor
Supervisors to verify and submit both Form 202 Part I and II. Application status will change to “Complete”. If any changes are need after submission, both parties must verify and confirm the changes and re-submit the edited application.

5. Submission to Undergraduate Liaison Officer
Please prepare a package of items 1-3 (Form 202 Part I, Form 202 Part II, and academic transcript) and submit as PDF via e-mail directly to mse.undergraduate@utoronto.ca by March 24th, 2024.

 

Please use the NSERC USRA Application Checklist to ensure you have completed everything. Please visit NSERC USRA for more information and the application forms.

If you have any questions, please contact mse.undergraduate@utoronto.ca.

Additional Notes:

 

  • USRA is intended to be over and above the academic credits required for degree. Award holders should not receive academic credits for work done during the USRA work term.
  • Award holders may be enrolled in maximum of two courses (1.0 FCE) during the summer, with their supervisor’s permission. The awardee has an obligation for the duration of the award and should drop the course if the work for both becomes unmanageable.
  • A student may hold only one USRA per fiscal year and a maximum of three USRAs throughout their university career.
  • Students are responsible for finding their own supervisors (please see MSE Faculty List). Please contact the supervisors directly to start the conversation.
  • There is no provision for sick leave, vacation, or other interruptions of awards.
    Award cannot be deferred.
  • Remote work is acceptable with supervision expected on a frequent basis. If work is to be completed remotely, please indicate this in your application/project description.
  • Travel allowances will not be granted and the supervisor must cover any additional costs related to fieldwork.

 

2024 University of Toronto Excellence Awards (UTEA)

MSE has 2 awards available for 2024 Summer

Student submission deadline: March 24, 2024
Value/Duration: $5,250+$2,250 supervisory top-up for 14 weeks
Level of study: Undergraduate Students
Results: April 2024 at the departmental level
Application: Please see Application Procedure below.

The UTEA provides undergraduate students with opportunities to gain direct research experience on a faculty-led project helping students learn and appreciate investigative methodology in areas of interest (natural sciences and engineering, social sciences and humanities, or health and life sciences). The UTEA helps to foster interest in and knowledge of careers in research.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, you:

  • are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or an international student with a valid student visa for the full summer work term.
  • are currently a full-time registered student in a bachelor’s program at University of Toronto at time of application. Part-time students are also eligible only if it is the final term of studies. Graduating students and students currently on PEY with work term finishing in April are also eligible.
  • have not started nor completed graduate.
  • have obtained a cumulative average (or best two years of study for students in higher years) of at least “B+”.
  • will be supervised by faculty members who is currently eligible to hold an NSERC research grant, under list of eligible NSERC Programs. If supervisor is unsure of their eligibility, please contact mse.undergraduate@utoronto.ca.
  • must be able to commit to work, full-time, for 14 weeks  in the summer, beginning no earlier than May 1st and ending no later than September 30th, 2024

Application Procedure

You will be asked to complete:

  1. 2024 UTEA Application (page 1) PART I  (Student’s part)
  2. 2024 UTEA Application (page 2) PART II  (Supervisor’s part)
    Please provide your supervisor with the application for them to complete.
  3. Submit to Undergraduate Liaison Officer
    Please submit completed UTEA Application (both Part I and II) directly to mse.undergraduate@utoronto.ca by March 24th, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact mse.undergraduate@utoronto.ca.

Additional Notes:

  • A student may only apply for one UTEA opportunity per year.
  • A student may not concurrently hold a UTEA and a NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA).
  • Preference will normally be given to second and third year students or first-time holders.
  • A student may hold only a maximum of 3 UTEAs throughout their university career.
  • A Research Report must be submitted by October 1, 2024 to Research Funding Officer, Cheryl Nash (cheryl.nash@utoronto.ca).  Template will be provided with UTEA award letters.

Contact

Agnes Hsin
Undergraduate Liaison Officer
T: 416.978.7308
E: mse.undergraduate@utoronto.ca

 

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