Deadline: April 1, 2027
Applications are open for the Toronto Metropolitan University Global Migration Institute Scholarships 2027-2028. Every year, the Global Migration Institute offers a limited number of stipends through its Bridging Divides program, open to full-time Master’s and PhD students studying or applying to study at Toronto Metropolitan University on a topic related to one of Bridging Divide’s four research themes.
Student recipients of the Bridging Divides Graduate Student Stipend will be fully integrated in the TMU Global Migration Institute team and are expected to participate in research training activities and workshops, enjoying a comprehensive scientific and professional development experience. Supervisors or co-supervisors must be TMU faculty members directly involved in the program.
Funding
- Master’s – Entrance & Existing students stipend: Up to $35,000 per year for both domestic and international students, for a maximum of two years for incoming students. Renewals are subject to an annual review of the student’s progress and availability of funds. Available to prospective first-year students and existing students entering their second year of a Master’s program at Toronto Metropolitan University in Fall 2027.
- PhD – Existing students stipend: Up to $45,000 per year for both domestic and international students, for a maximum of three years. Renewals are subject to an annual review of the student’s progress and availability of funds. Available to existing PhD students enrolled in a Toronto Metropolitan University PhD program in Fall 2027.
Eligibility
- Open to full-time Master’s and PhD students studying or applying to study at Toronto Metropolitan University.
- Be pursuing research connected to one of Bridging Divides’ four themes:
- Immigrant Health and Well-Being
- Employment and Lifelong Learning
- Place and Infrastructure
- Citizenship and Participation
Application
First-year incoming Master’s students
After applying to your Toronto Metropolitan University program(s) of interest, submit an online application form
Online application form requirements include:
- Indication of which program(s) at TMU you have applied for
- CV
- Transcript
- Statement of Interest/Letter of Intent from Master’s program application
- Bridging Divides motivation letter (maximum 2 pages) stating your intent to apply for the Graduate Stipend, providing justification for why you should be given the stipend, and explaining how you research relates to at least one of the four research themes outlined on the Bridging Divides website
Additional requirements for FEAS applicants only:
- Name of proposed\expected supervisor(s), one of which must be a Bridging Divides researcher
- Written statement from the FEAS Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, stating that the applicant meets admission requirements.
If the candidate is accepted to the chosen TMU Master’s program, their Graduate Student Stipend application will be considered.
For more information, visit Global Migration Institute Scholarships.
