Departmental Awards & Scholarships

The Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga recognizes the contributions and excellence of our students on an annual basis. Awards are based on merit, stellar academic performance, and overall positive contribution to the learning environment and dynamism of the department.

Recipients of departmental awards join a distinguished group of fellow students who share a similar passion for learning and dedication to high achievement in historical studies programs of study. In order to qualify for any of the following awards, applicants must be enrolled in a historical studies subject POSt (Program of Study). Financial need is not always a requirement in order to be a successful candidate for nomination.

In addition to receiving a certificate from the department, award and scholarship recipients, along with their guests, are invited to attend a reception hosted by the Chair of the Department of Historical Studies.

For questions, please contact hs.admin@utoronto.ca

Classical Civilization Research and Study Grant 

Application is based on student's interest and is intended to encourage additional training and/or gain experience over the summer. Must be enrolled in a Classical Civilization major or minor program.

(The) Desmond Morton Book Prize

Awarded to a meritorious student enrolled at U of T Mississauga in a Canadian History course. The winner should have an otherwise satisfactory standing. Registration in the following year is not required.

(The) Hans-Georg Neumann Scholarship

Awarded to a 'mature student' (20+) enrolled in a History program, based on financial need. Academic merit in History course(s) will also be considered. If in any given year a suitable recipient cannot be found the annual income will be divided equally between two financially needy History students, one from the major program and one from the specialist program. Academic merit will also be considered.

History Emeriti Award 

Awarded to an outstanding U of T Mississauga student registered in a History program. Further registration is not required.

Historical Studies Best Paper Award 

Awarded based on excellence in a written assignment produced for a course offered in the department.

Historical Studies Creative Activity Award

Awarded based on excellence in an assignment of a creative nature produced for a course in the department.

Historical Studies Graduate School Transition Award

Awarded to an outstanding U of T Mississauga student registered in a Historical Studies program, transitioning to graduate school.

Hugh Smith Scholarship in Canadian History

Established in 1996, the Smith Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in a Canadian History course. There is no application required for this award.

Ida and Sam Aster Memorial Award in Historical Studies

Awarded to a student registered in a Historical Studies major or specialist program, on the basis of financial need. Academic merit will also be considered. First preference will be given to students in Historical Studies. Second preference will be given to students enrolled in a Humanities program. Student is required to enrol in full-time studies the following year in a historical studies or humanities program at the University of Toronto Mississauga.

(The) McNab Scholarship in Religious Studies (Erindale)

Awarded to the third year student, either full-time or part-time, who obtains the highest overall average in all courses taken for the Religious Studies major or specialist program. Further registration is not required. Value of scholarship is $200, and is awarded annually. The scholarship is not renewable.

(The) R.E.A. Morton Prize

Awarded to the Year 1 student obtaining the highest average in five full courses, of which three must be in the Division of the Humanities. Further registration is not required.

WGS Student of the Year / UTM Study of Women and Gender Program Award

Awarded to one or more outstanding students enrolled in the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies program at the University of Toronto Mississauga.