Regent Park Scholarship

The Regent Park Scholarship 2026 to 2027 is open to eligible Regent Park TCHC tenants ages 17 and older.

Successful applicants will receive funding towards their part- or full-time accredited post-secondary college, university, career academy, or trade school program for the 2025-26 school year. Programs may be in-person, online, or hybrid: 

• up to $3,000 for tuition fees
• $500 for books and related fees (such as transportation costs).

Key Information: 

• Application deadline: Sunday, May 10, at 11:59 p.m.
• Scholarship awards are valued at up to $3,000 for tuition fees.  
• A $500 bursary is awarded for books and fees, such as transportation costs.
• A cumulative maximum of $10,000 (tuition plus bursaries) per recipient from the scholarship program throughout the revitalization period, or until funds have been exhausted.
• Scholarship awards are applicable for part- or full-time post-secondary studies. Programs may be in-person, online, or hybrid.
• Recipients will be selected by a panel of evaluators.
• Scholarship awards will be paid directly to the post-secondary/training institution and bursaries will be paid to the recipient upon proof of enrolment.
• Scholarship recipients are eligible to use their funds to pay tuition fees for several terms within one academic calendar year, including Fall 2026 and Winter 2027. 

TCHC recognizes that the impacts of anti-Black racism have created negative outcomes for Black communities in Toronto, including underrepresentation in decision-making and access to social and economic opportunities. Through our Confronting Anti-Black Racism Strategy (PDF), we are committed to providing meaningful economic opportunities, such as creating and prioritizing access to scholarship opportunities that Black-identifying tenants can participate in and attain.

Applicants are scored using a point system that correlates to the specific mandatory components of the applications. This is why a complete application form is important! Applications are reviewed by an evaluation panel comprised of representatives of Regent Park-based organizations and service providers. Applicant names will be hidden throughout the evaluation process.  

TCHC recognizes that the impacts of anti-Black racism have created negative outcomes for Black communities in Toronto, including underrepresentation in decision-making and access to social and economic opportunities. Through our Confronting Anti-Black Racism Strategy (PDF), we are committed to providing meaningful economic opportunities, such as creating and prioritizing access to scholarship opportunities that Black-identifying tenants can participate in and attain. 

Recipients will be selected by a panel of evaluators and will be contacted on Friday, July 10, 2026.

If you haven’t received an update on your application status by Friday, July 10, 2026 please come to our office at 530 Dundas St E on Mondays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To speak to a member of our team call Vanessa Gyali, Community Revitalization Assistant, at 437-717-3378  (TRS 7-1-1) or email us at TalkRegentPark@TorontoHousing.ca 

Decisions of the evaluation panel are final. We encourage those not accepted in the current program to reapply next year.

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

This season will cover all courses from Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.

No, you are eligible for only one bursary for the entire 2025-26 scholarship season.

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. 

No, we can only pay for future courses as stated in the provided invoices from the institution you are attending. 

Yes, you can apply for this or other available TCHC-wide scholarships, like the Investing in our Diversity Scholarship (IIODS) in the future. There is a cumulative maximum of $10,000 (tuition plus bursaries) per recipient from the Regent Park Scholarship Program throughout the revitalization period, or until funds have been exhausted. 

The scholarship program is funded through the $26.8 million Community Benefits Agreement, brought to Regent Park in partnership with Tridel, the developer partner for Phase 4-5. Residents voted to allocate $3.8 million in scholarships for tenants over Phase 4-5. 

The personal information shared in your application will remain confidential. TCHC and Tridel must publicly report on the Community Benefits Agreement, which includes the Regent Park Scholarship Program. This will include the number of:

• Scholarships and bursaries awarded
• Applications received
• Full-time and part-time students  
• Recipients by post-secondary institution type (ex. college, university, trades school, etc.)  
• Unique scholarship recipients