Undergraduate Engineering Students at the University of Toronto are eligible to apply to the Skule™ Mental Health Bursary funded by the Engineering Society (EngSoc), the Dean’s Office and alumni philanthropic support. This bursary aims to provide financial aid to students in need of wellness and mental health financial support.
The Bursary accepts applications in both the Fall and Winter terms, providing funding of up to $500 to eligible applicants each year.
Fall 2025 applications open on September 2, 2025
Mental Health Support
The Skule™ Mental Health Bursary can be used towards a range of resources and services related to mental health and wellness. These may include:
- 1:1 counselling sessions (in addition to UTSU Health & Dental plan coverage)
- Group therapy sessions
- Peer support groups
- Subscription to wellness apps or services
- Subsidizing the cost of mental health-related medications (does not include naturopathic remedies)
The bursary is not intended to cover other costs incurred as an undergraduate student, such as those listed below. Students facing financial need can view the financial support available to engineering students.
- Tuition
- Rent
- Groceries
- Academic supplies
- Travel and commute
- Other health-related costs covered by the UTSU Student Health & Dental Plan
"Receiving the Skule™ Mental Health Bursary has allowed me to continue bi-weekly therapy sessions and cover the costs beyond what the student insurance plan provides. This has been very helpful as I am completing my final semester here at UofT Engineering and alleviated a lot of financial anxiety related to mental health costs."
2024 Bursary Recipient
“I applied to the Skule™ Mental Health Bursary to cover the cost of psychotherapy sessions after maxing out the coverage under the student health plan. The application process was very easy and straightforward. I hope more students become aware of the Bursary and make use of the funding.”
2023 Bursary Recipient
How to Apply
The Skule™ Mental Health Bursary is available annually during the beginning of the Fall and Winter semesters. The next round of the Bursary application period will be available on September 2, 2025.
2025 Fall Deadline: October 3, 2025
Students may also access the application by searching for “SkuleTM Mental Health” in Award Explorer.
All personal health information provided in the application will remain confidential. Any identifying information will be removed during the adjudication process, and applicants/recipients will not be asked by any member of the Engineering community to disclose their application status.
Undergraduate engineering students will receive updates about the Bursary through the Registrar’s Office, First Year Office and Engineering Science newsletters.
Questions & Resources
If you have any questions regarding the Skule™ Mental Health Bursary, please contact Teresa Woo, FASE Student & Community Wellness Coordinator, by email at wellness@engineering.utoronto.ca.
Resources
- U of T Engineering Wellness Resources
- University-wide mental health resources
- Skule™ Mental Wellness