Student Awards and Financial Aid
Ontario Tech mourns the passing of Bob Baun, hockey legend, honorary doctorate recipient and longtime university supporter
August 15, 2023
Ontario Tech University is saddened to learn of the passing of philanthropist, Toronto Maple Leaf legend, and businessman Robert (Bobby) Baun.
Ontario Tech announces 2023 Joyce Family Foundation Success Award recipients
July 21, 2023
Over Ontario Tech’s first two decades, the university has established a culture of community support for student success through a growing base of philanthropic groups and individuals. Among these generous organizations is The Joyce Family Foundation, a private, family foundation created by the late Canadian entrepreneur Ronald V. Joyce, whose philanthropy reflected a deep-rooted sense of responsibility to give back to his community.
Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2023-2024 major scholarship recipients
July 18, 2023
Each year, seven outstanding incoming students are awarded our most prestigious entrance scholarships. Our scholarship program serves to recognize secondary school students with exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
Leading the pack again: Ontario Tech tops among province’s universities for year-over-year percentage growth in applications
January 18, 2023
For the second consecutive academic recruitment cycle, Ontario Tech University is posting province-leading numbers for growth in overall applications for Fall enrolment. Following the January 12 deadline for Ontario high school students to apply to an undergraduate program at an Ontario university, the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) says Ontario Tech again leads the province in a key metric.
Ontario Tech University Chancellor Mitch Frazer appointed to Order of Ontario
November 04, 2022
Ontario Tech University congratulates Chancellor Mitch Frazer on being named to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest honour.
Ontario Tech at 20: A great university success story that’s only just beginning
October 20, 2022
Two full decades after its founding, Ontario Tech University can reflect upon its formative years with immense pride and a confident view toward its future.
Announcing Ontario Tech University’s major scholarship recipients for 2022-2023
August 24, 2022
Each year, seven outstanding incoming students receive Ontario Tech University’s most prestigious entrance scholarships. The university’s scholarship program recognizes secondary school students for exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
Ontario Tech announces 2022 Joyce Family Foundation Success Award recipients
June 23, 2022
In 2016, a donation of $1 million from The Joyce Family Foundation to Ontario Tech established two new awards to help students to turn their dream of post-secondary education into reality.
Let’s count the ways Ontario Tech’s annual Pi Day of Giving was a success!
April 05, 2022
Over the past month, Ontario Tech alumni, faculty, staff, students and members of our community came together for our students raising more than $156,000. Donors gave to scholarships, bursaries, athletics and in support of the Student Relief Fund, which provides assistance to students in many different ways.
Ontario Tech establishes international emergency bursary
March 23, 2022
To underscore its commitment to champion student success and provide greater access to educational opportunities, Ontario Tech University has created an international emergency bursary for students transferring to Canada due to war or environmental catastrophe.
More students applying to Ontario Tech than ever before
January 31, 2022
Great degree programs, powerful links with industry and a tradition of job-ready graduates are making more students choose Ontario Tech University.
Maclean’s magazine 2022 university rankings moves Ontario Tech to its highest overall placing to date
October 20, 2021
For the first time in its history, Ontario Tech University has moved inside the top 10 of the Maclean’s magazine rankings of Canada’s universities in the category of ‘primarily undergraduate institutions’.
OPG renews support for Durham College, Ontario Tech
October 20, 2021
Ontario Power Generation will continue its decade-long collaboration with Durham College and Ontario Tech University through a new $5-million investment.
Prepare to be a doctor with Ontario Tech University’s Medical School pathway
September 21, 2021
Ontario Tech offers some of the most technologically advanced and modern undergraduate programs available anywhere. Discover one of the many pathway programs to kickstart your dream of becoming a medical doctor, or explore additional opportunities in the area of medicine and health.
Colleagues, alumni and the university celebrate Dr. George Bereznai
August 30, 2021
As one of the university’s first faculty hires by founding president Dr. Gary Polonsky, Dr. George Bereznai played a pivotal role in shaping the university’s culture for innovation and collaboration, and building its reputation as a technology-focused and distinctly modern university.
2021-2022 Ontario Tech University major scholarship recipients
July 28, 2021
Each year, seven outstanding incoming students are awarded to Ontario Tech University’s most prestigious entrance scholarships. The university’s scholarship program recognizes secondary school students for exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
Ontario Tech’s 2021 recipients of The Joyce Family Foundation Success Award
June 22, 2021
The Joyce Family Foundation is making the dream of post-secondary education a reality.
Ontario Tech agreement with airline takes flight for international students
June 04, 2021
Ontario Tech international students booking air travel to Canada are eligible for a special flight discount thanks to a new university partnership with Air Canada. Air Canada serves more than 200 airports on six continents.
Ontario Tech University receives $2.2 million donation from Tribute Communities
June 03, 2021
A new series of scholarships funded by Durham Region-based real estate developer Tribute Communities will help the next generation of Ontario Tech University students achieve their academic dreams.
Come see what Ontario Tech University is all about on March 27
March 22, 2021
As physical-distancing protocols continue, Ontario Tech University is driving high-tech ways to digitally take its campus… off campus. On Saturday, March 27, students and families interested in the university will be able to visit Ontario Tech at its next Virtual Open House.
Ontario Tech awards Remembrance Scholarship in honour of 2020 Iran plane crash victims
February 04, 2021
Ontario Tech’s Remembrance Scholarship recipient is Yashashvi Thaker, a Mechatronics Engineering student in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. The international student from India says she chose to study at Ontario Tech for the sense of belonging and community the campus provides.
Remembrance scholarship in honour of Iran plane crash victims
September 30, 2020
In remembrance of the victims of the January 2020 Iran plane crash, the Province of Ontario will provide various publicly-assisted post-secondary institutions with funding for dedicated scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year, including one at Ontario Tech University.
Career Ready Fund Auto Stream a winning combination for Ontario Tech students and employers seeking new talent
September 25, 2020
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Skills and Training is investing $757,143 in the new Career Ready Fund (CRF) Auto Stream program led by Ontario Tech University, in partnership with Durham College and Loyalist College.