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.
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 a credible training or academic institution (college, career academy, trade school, etc.) on either a full-time or part-time basis.
- Able to demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Able to demonstrate community involvement and/or leadership.
Key Information
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.
Apply online
Applicants can save their progress and come back to the online application at any time before the deadline.
Apply by Sunday, May 10FAQ
Can I only ask for the bursary?
No, the bursary is only given when you attend a course. Both bursary and tuition are paid at the same time.
What period does the scholarship season (2026-2027) cover?
This season will cover all courses from Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.
Are people who take fall and winter courses eligible for two bursaries?
No, you only get one bursary for the entire scholarship season.
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?
Sanitra Henderson
Contact Sanitra if you need a paper copy, a translation, or any other accommodation to complete the application.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
