Don Summerville Scholarship

Toronto Community Housing is working with our development partners, Context Developments Inc. and RioCan Living, together with Applegrove Community Complex, to deliver the Don Summerville Scholarship Program. This program recognizes the commitment of tenants who have contributed to their community, bettering the world around them and cultivating change in their career.

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    Scholarship Eligibility

    The program is available to all Toronto TCHC tenants who meet all the following:

    • Current or relocated (due to ongoing revitalization) TCHC tenant of the Don Summerville community.

    • 17 years old and up.

    • Tenant in good standing with respect to rent payments.

    • Entering or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution (college, university) or taking training courses from acredible training or academic institution (college, career academy, trade school, etc.) on either a fulltime or part-time basis.

    • Able to demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

    • Able to demonstrate community involvement and / or leadership.

    Key Information

    Applications for the 2025 scholarship opens March 17 2025 and closes May 2, 2025.

    • Scholarship awards are valued at up to $3,000 and cover tuition fees for any program at a post-secondary institute or an accredited Canadian educational/training institute.
    • A $500 bursary is available to cover expenses such as textbooks, childcare, transportation, and other related costs.

    How to apply

    • Apply online
    • You can pick up the physical application package from Applegrove Community Complex at 60 Woodfield Road, Toronto ON M4L 2W6 starting Monday, March 17 at 10 a.m. Call Applegrove 416-461-8143 to enter their office through Duke of Connaught school from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

    Applications close Thursday, May 1 at 4 p.m. for in-person drop off. Online applicants have until Friday, May 2 at 11:59 p.m. Please make sure to include all of the required documents with your application. 

    Apply for the Don Summerville scholarship online

    Fill out the online application by Friday, May 2.

    Apply today

    Virtual information sessions

    • Thursday, March 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, April 2, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

    Email Jade Shulist for the meeting link. 

    FAQ

    Can I only ask for the bursary?

    No, the bursary is only given when you attend a course and both Bursary and Tuition are paid at the same time.

    What period does the scholarship season (2025-20256) cover?

    This season will cover all courses from Fall 2025 and Winter 2026.

    For the ones that take fall & winter courses are they eligible for two bursaries?

    No, you only get one bursary for the entire scholarship season.

    When is the deadline for submitting Winter courses invoices?

    The deadline for submitting invoices for Winter 2026 courses is January 31, 2026.

    Why do I need to provide a SIN #?

    This is a mandatory request from TCHC for tax purposes.

    Who will be responsible for covering the rest of the course fees beyond $3,000?

    The student is responsible for paying the remaining balance on their account. We will only pay up to $3,000.

    Can I have the tuition payment paid directly to me?

    No, the tuition fees are paid directly to the Institution of your choice once an invoice has been provided. The one-time Bursary fee of $500 will be paid directly to you.

    Can I use the tuition fee to pay for past courses/balances?

    No, we can only pay for future courses listed on the invoices provided from the Institution you are attending.

    Can I apply for other scholarships offered from TCHC like the Investing in Our Diversity (IIOD) scholarship?

    Yes, you can apply for other scholarships.

    Questions?

    Jade Shulist

    Contact Jade Shulist if you need a paper copy, a translation, or any other accommodation to complete the application.

    Phone: 416-676-5439
    Email: Jade.Shulist@torontohousing.ca

    Stay in touch

    You can stay up to date by following these channels below. 

    Don Summerville monthly newsletter: email dsrevitalization@torontohousing.ca

    Instagram: @donsummervillehub

    Website: https://queencoxwellrevitalization.ca