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Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Scholarships & Financial Aid
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU, formerly Ryerson University) offers entrance scholarships, need-based bursaries, and faculty-specific awards. TMU has a strong focus on equity-deserving groups with dedicated awards for Black, Indigenous, and first-generation students. The university's co-op and internship programs also provide earning opportunities during study.
Entrance scholarships: Automatic at various admission average thresholds
President's Entrance Scholarship: $10,000+ for top applicants (competitive)
Black student awards: Dedicated entrance and in-course awards
Need-based bursaries: Through TMU Student Financial Assistance
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Quick facts — Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Scholarships & Financial Aid
Entrance scholarships
Automatic at various admission average thresholds
President's Entrance Scholarship
$10,000+ for top applicants (competitive)
Black student awards
Dedicated entrance and in-course awards
Need-based bursaries
Through TMU Student Financial Assistance
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Last verified
March 2026
Entrance awards
TMU provides both automatic and competitive entrance scholarships:
- Automatic entrance scholarships based on admission average (thresholds vary by program)
- President's Entrance Scholarship: $10,000+ for exceptional applicants — competitive, requires application
- Faculty-specific awards: Engineering, Business, and Creative Industries have dedicated entrance scholarships
- Black Student Application Program awards: Dedicated funding for self-identifying Black students
- Indigenous student entrance awards: Specific awards through TMU's Aboriginal Student Services
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Bursaries and financial support
TMU offers extensive need-based support:
- TMU General Bursary: Applied for through the Student Financial Assistance office each year
- Emergency financial assistance: For unexpected financial crises during the year
- Work-Study program: On-campus employment for students with financial need
- Food security supports: TMU maintains a food pantry and meal assistance programs
Tips for TMU students
Practical advice for TMU students:
- Check your program's specific entrance scholarship threshold — it varies by faculty
- Apply for the general bursary through my.torontomu.ca each year — many students miss this
- Self-identify on your application if eligible for equity-deserving group awards — this is confidential
- TMU's co-op and internship programs in Engineering and Business provide significant earning opportunities
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) was formerly known as Ryerson University. The name changed in 2022, but the institution, programs, and financial aid structure remain the same.
TMU offers automatic entrance scholarships based on admission average, plus competitive awards like the President's Entrance Scholarship. Amounts and thresholds vary by program.
Yes. TMU has a Black Student Application Program with dedicated entrance and in-course awards for self-identifying Black students.
Yes. Ontario residents at TMU can receive OSAP grants and loans. Apply through ontario.ca/osap and also complete TMU's institutional bursary application for additional funding.
Yes. TMU provides graduate scholarships, teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and the Yeates School of Graduate Studies awards for master's and doctoral students.
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Scholarships & Awards – Toronto Metropolitan University
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Last verified: March 2026
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