The Toronto Metropolitan Students’ Union (TMSU) recognizes that the high cost of post-secondary education is putting university out of reach for many. To help students with financial need the TMSU offers the following following grants:

The TMSU is very excited to continue our Emergency Bursary program in 2025-2026 after a successful year of distributing up to $500.00 (per request for each Fall and Winter Semester). Below you can find the process to apply for emergency bursaries, as well as Frequently Asked Questions.

1. Fill out the Emergency Bursary Application Google Form below.
2. Wait 1-2 weeks for the Student Grants Committee to review your application (Committee meets weekly to review applications)
3. Once the committee has made their decision, you will receive an email informing you of their decision.

If your application is approved, your cheque will be mailed to the address you provide us in the application or held for pickup at TMSU offices (please note your preference on the Google Form).

Applications for the Emergency Grant Program have closed for the Fall 2025 semester and will reopen on Monday January 5, 2026 for Winter Term.

The TMSU Board of Directors may decide to offer grants or bursaries for specific purposes, events, or communities. In the past for example, a student residence caught fire and we provided a fund for students who lost items in the fire.

If you have questions about previous grants or ones that may be available in the future, please email <communications@yourtmsu.ca>.