Toronto Metropolitan University

Bennett Awards for Indigenous Students

The Bennett Awards for Indigenous Students celebrate the passion and potential within each student recipient. Because of the Bennett Family Foundation’s generous gift, over the last academic year, 31 deserving students started working at Toronto Metropolitan University toward a bright future.

The Bennett Awards for Indigenous Students are awarded to TMU students who are: Either First Nation status, recognized by the Federal Government, non-status, Inuit, or Métis; Residents of Ontario; and, Enrolled in any full-time, part-time, or continuing education program.

Tory's LLP Scholarships for Indigenous Law Students

Toronto Metropolitan University Law is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a robust scholarship and bursary program for its law students. International business law firm Torys LLP supports this drive with a generous commitment of their own. The Torys LLP Scholarships for Indigenous Students are renewable entrance scholarships worth $20,000 each, awarded to Indigenous students with high academic standing entering their first year at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Law. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and demonstrate financial need. 

The Torys LLP Scholarships for Indigenous Law Students are awarded to: Either First Nation status, recognized by the Federal Government, non-status, Inuit, or Métis; Full-time Indigenous students enrolled in Toronto Metropolitan University Law with high academic standing; Based on demonstrated financial need.

There are two awards available for Fall 2022. Students selected will require confirmation of enrollment to TMU Law for Fall 2022. The value is $20,000 annually, renewed for an additional two years, provided they continue to meet eligibility requirements. Total funding package is $60,000.

Toronto Metropolitan University Indigenous Student Awards, Supported by Hydro One

Four undergraduate awards of $8,800 each will be distributed annually to Indigenous student(s) enrolled at Toronto Metropolitan University, who are eligible for funding through Indspire. Although demonstrated financial need will be the primary consideration, other factors may also be considered such as involvement in and contribution to the community as a whole; and demonstrated academic merit and performance.

Level of Study: Any

Indigenous Affiliation: Any

Community/Region:

Toronto Metropolitan University is Canada’s leader in innovative, career-oriented education. Urban, culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to more than 45,300 students, including 2,600 Master’s and PhD students, 3,800 faculty and staff, and more than 216,000 alumni worldwide. For more information, visit www.torontomu.ca.

Toronto Metropolitan University is home to:

The Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Communication & Design
The Faculty of Community Services
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
The Faculty of Law, Canada’s newest law school
The Faculty of Science

The Ted Rogers School of Management, Canada’s largest undergraduate business school

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Canada’s largest, most successful continuing education program.

Located in the heart of Toronto, our students gain real-world knowledge through co-operative education and internships, and amplify their studies through zone learning and specialized minors. Choosing us means getting closer to where you want to be. Whether that involves working in your field or pursuing graduate studies, a Toronto Metropolitan University education will prepare you for success.

Toronto Metropolitan University has a longstanding commitment to supporting Indigenous students and Indigenous ways of learning. TMU’s Elder and Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, sits at the leadership table and is part of TMU’s commitment to increasing Indigenous representation at the senior level. The Elder and Senior Advisor works to further embed Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into the university’s culture.

The cornerstone of the university’s commitment to the Indigenous community is Toronto Met Aboriginal Student Services (also known by its acronym RASS). Launched in 1994, RASS has steadily expanded to meet the needs of our growing Indigenous population, and adapt to the growth of Indigenous-related initiatives across the campus. The RASS support team includes a counsellor, an academic advisor, and Indigenous peer supporters who coach students one-on-one.