External scholarship opportunities
External scholarship opportunities are noted below; while Rotman Commerce encourages students to pursue external scholarship opportunities, RC does not bear responsibility in sharing information about them and cautions students to do their due diligence in researching and applying for them. Any questions related to the external opportunities on this page should be directed to the associated awarding body.
Please check this page regularly during the academic year for updates.
Interested in a pursuing a career in advertising or marketing?
Ad Standards is a non-profit organization, and the only national independent advertising self-regulatory organization in Canada. Their mission is to ensure advertising in Canada is truthful, fair, and accurate.
Each year, Ad Standards awards two $1500 scholarships to students enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a Canadian university or college – one for English-language education and one for French-language education. Successful applicants must demonstrate:
- a commitment to volunteerism
- a record of academic excellence
- an interest in pursuing a career in advertising or marketing.
To learn more about the application criteria and to download the application form, students can visit www.adstandards.ca/scholarship.
The application deadline for this year is February 29, 2024 – NOW CLOSED
Deloitte Canada Scholarship for Students with Disabilities – NOW CLOSED
Deloitte Canada Indigenous Student Scholarship – NOW CLOSED
Deloitte Canada Black Student Scholarship – NOW CLOSED
Do you enjoy conducting independent research to develop your academic potential as well as participating various global programs to expand your leadership abilities? If so, apply to become a 2024 Laidlaw Scholar!
The Laidlaw Scholars Program provides 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students with funding to pursue research in any area of interest at U of T, or anywhere in the world. It aims to develop a new generation of leaders who are skilled researchers, and believe it is a moral imperative to lead with integrity.
This year’s application will open on October 10th 2023 and close on January 29th 2024, 9AM EST. – NOW CLOSED
- If you are interested, please submit your application through CLNx. After logging in, click “Experiential Learning -> View Available Programs/Courses -> Fall 2023 Laidlaw Scholars Program”. You can then start the application there.
- If you would like to learn more about the U of T Laidlaw Scholars Program, please visit our website here. On the website, under “Eligibility & Applications”, you will find all information related to program application, including the Application Guidelines.
- There is one more Office Hour Session on Jan. 18th 2024 at 12PM and you will hear from the current Laidlaw Scholars to talk about their experience. It is virtual and you may sign up here. For UTM and UTSC students, you can email laidlaw.scholars@utoronto.ca to sign up for this Office Hour Session.
For more information about the Laidlaw Program or to know more about eligibility requirements, please visit this website. If you have any questions related to the Laidlaw Program, please email laidlaw.scholars@utoronto.ca.
June 11th, 5-6pm EDT. To register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/uoft-jun11
Interested in mentorship, leadership skills development, and funding to start a graduate degree?
Applications open on June 1st for the 2025 cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars – Canada’s first comprehensive, leadership-based scholarship program for master’s and professional studies. The program brings together students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.
The scholarship covers:
- Tuition and fees for an eligible degree (150+ options) at McGill University
- A living stipend of $2,000 per month during academic terms
- A relocation grant and summer funding options
- Mentors, advisors, and coaching
- A leadership development program
Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 additional awards, from $5,000 to $20,000, will be offered annually for admission the following year. Two-thirds of the scholarships are available for Canadian students, and one-third are for international students in Canada and abroad.
An Info Session will take place on March 7th at 12pm at Cumberland Room, CIE, 33 St. George Street. To attend, please register below:
https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=62543
Schwarzman Scholars is a fully-funded, one-year master’s degree program in global affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. An unparalleled graduate program, the experience encompasses unique opportunities in and outside the classroom, providing Scholars with extensive leadership training, a network of senior mentors, opportunities to engage in high-level interactions with Chinese leaders and visiting speakers, optional internships, career development guidance, and travel seminars around China. Schwarzman Scholars’ dynamic curriculum–based on the pillars of China, leadership, and global affairs–is designed to provide Scholars with the knowledge, skills, and firsthand experience needed to navigate the complexities of the evolving global landscape.
Each year, up to 200 candidates from around the world are selected to join a diverse cohort. Schwarzman Scholars seeks candidates with leadership qualities and the potential to foster cross-cultural understanding. Scholars come from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, such as business, technology, politics, healthcare, and more. With a growing alumni network of leaders who are working to foster dialogue and build global understanding, Schwarzman Scholars aspires to create a global network of leaders who will shape the future.
Eligibility: Schwarzman Scholarsis seeking high-caliber applicants who will represent the world’s next generation of leaders. The program is open to students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 28 years old, regardless of nationality, who are proficient in English and have obtained an undergraduate degree. For the next cohort, this unparalleled opportunity will begin in Beijing in August 2025 at Schwarzman College. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, take our questionnaire here.
Application:
The China Application for the 2025-26 academic year is now open to Chinese candidates (Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan passport holders). The deadline to apply is May 20, 2024 – NOW CLOSED
The U.S./Global Application will launch on April 12, 2023 and the deadline to apply is September 12, 2024.
