Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards

Entrance Awards
Entrance scholarships, fellowships and awards are granted to approximately 15 per cent of Rotman students and are offered on the basis of exceptional merit, with a few on the combination of both merit and need. All applicants to the Rotman MBA Program are automatically assessed for entrance scholarships unless otherwise specified. The value shown below for some scholarships is approximate and dependent on the annual income generated by each award's endowment fund.

Continuing Awards and Scholarships

Scholarships and Awards
Rotman offers a number of scholarships and awards to continuing students in the MBA Program. The following awards are available to students entering their second year of studies; most are available to both domestic and international students on the basis of academic merit. These awards are administered by the MBA Program Services Office. The call for applications (where required) takes place at the end of the spring term and applications are due no later than May 31, unless stated otherwise. Recipients are honoured at the Rotman Awards Ceremony in October of each year.

Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS):
Students interested in applying for an Ontario Graduate Scholarship should consult the OGS web site for eligibility, conditions and application forms.

Rotman recipients will be designated to receive one of the following named awards:

Rotman Scholars
The Rotman School offers an academic mentorship program for first-year core courses. Second-year MBA students with an excellent academic record in a particular course and demonstrated communication skills will be selected to provide academic guidance and support to first-year students. Applicants must possess a strong desire to assist students and an ability to commit (approximately) 10 hours per week for the duration of the course to which they are applying. The role of the Scholar typically comprises a weekly tutorial session in which he/she may expand on material covered in class; provide guidance in preparation for an upcoming deliverable, quiz or exam; and/or address specific topics which individual students are seeking clarification on. In addition to the weekly tutorial sessions, the Scholar may perform other functions such as one-on-one tutorial support for students who are facing academic challenges; individual or small group meetings prior to exams or major projects; and instructor support (excluding the grading of course work which is the responsibility of Teaching Assistants).

Awards range in value from $1000-$2000, depending on the duration of the course.

Rotman Team Mentors
Rotman Team Mentor Awards have been established to recognize achievement and allow MBA students to both demonstrate and enhance their leadership skills by providing coaching and mentorship to the first year MBA project teams.  These opportunities are uniquely suited to upper-year students who have experienced the core MBA team experience and therefore have an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that students face in the Rotman MBA core set of courses.

Team mentors are selected on the basis of strong communication and leadership skills, a demonstrated understanding of team processes and a belief in the value of teams. 
Team Mentor Awards are valued between $1250 and $2500.

Convocation Awards:
The following awards are granted at convocation; no application is required.

Emergency Financial Assistance:
Students who find themselves in financial difficulty due to unforeseen or unexpected circumstances are advised to consult the Director, MBA Program Services as soon as the situation arises. Students in this situation may be considered for Emergency Bursary assistance. Please note that funding is limited and is intended to meet only acute, short-term financial needs.