Our generous of donors have endowed a number of fellowships and awards to provide sources of financial support in addition to University-awarded scholarships:

Marija Aukstaite Graduate Student Award

• Established by A. Franks Hylands
• It is awarded to graduate students whose projects relate to Lithuania in whole or in part.

George Babits Fellowship in Hungarian Studies

• Established by Mr. George A. Babits and matched by GSEF
• It is awarded to a graduate student(s) in the Hungarian Studies Program in the Department of Slavic Language and Literature, and the Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (CERES), on the basis of academic merit.

Karel and Ellen Buzek Fellowship

• Established by the Karel Buzek Czech Cultural Organization and matched by OSOTF and EAF
• It is awarded to graduate students studying at CERES on the basis of financial need, where academic merit will also be considered. OSOTF

CERES Graduate Student Awards

• Established by the Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (CERES)
• It is awarded to graduate students enrolled in a program offered by the Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (CERES) or another graduate program at the University of Toronto.

CERES Student Awards

• Established through the generous donations from Various Donors
• It is awarded to graduate students enrolled in a program offered by CERES or another graduate program at the University of Toronto.

Rudolf and Rosalie Cermak Graduate Fellowship

• Established by Josef Cermak and matched by OSOTF and EAF
• It is awarded to graduate students affiliated with CERES, who are pursuing advanced study of the Czech Republic. Awards will be made on the basis of financial need and academic merit. OSOTF

Daniel and Elizabeth Damov Graduate Fellowship

• Established by Daniel and Elizabeth Damov and matched by EAF
• It is awarded to a graduate student(s) affiliated with CERES, with a preference given to students studying Bulgaria and the Balkan region.

Ilona Diener Fund

• Established by the Diener Family
• It is awarded to a graduate students participating in the University of Toronto Central European University Graduate Student Exchange Program.

Veneta and James Elieff Fellowship

• Established by Mrs. Veneta Elieff
• It is awarded to graduate students affiliated with CERES studying for/or conducting research on Bulgaria, on the basis of academic merit.

Rudolf and Viera Frastacky Graduate Fellowship

• Established by the family and friends of Rudolf and Viera Frastacky and matched by OSOTF and EAF
• It is awarded to graduate students affiliated with CERES. Awards will be made on the basis of financial need, where academic merit will also be considered. OSOTF

Hungarian Chamber of Commerce Graduate Exchange Fund

• Established through the generous donations by Various Donors
• It is awarded to graduate students participating in an exchange program between the University of Toronto and Central European University, on the basis of academic merit.

Husky Energy Graduate Student Award in Hungarian Studies

• Established by Husky Energy Inc. and matched by GSEF
• It is awarded to a graduate student(s) in the Hungarian Studies Program in the Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (CERES), on the basis of academic merit.

Petro Jacyk Graduate Scholarships in Ukrainian Studies

• Established by Petro Jacyk
• It is awarded to graduate students studying Ukrainian Studies at CERES.

Karel Kukula and Family Graduate Award

• Established by Mrs. Vlasta Scheybal and matched by OSOTF and EAF
• It is awarded to a graduate student, Master’s or PhD, undertaking research on Czech history, society and culture. Academic merit and financial need will be considered. OSOTF

Irma and John Papesh Graduate Award

• Established by Mrs. Irma Papesh
• It is awarded to graduate students whose research focus includes Slavic studies, with a preference for Czech and Slovak studies. Academic merit and financial need will be considered. OSOTF

H. Gordon Skilling Fund

• Established through the generous donations of Various Donors and the Mellon Foundation and matched by OSOTF and EAF
• It is awarded to graduate students affiliated with CERES, who are pursuing advanced study of a country of the region covered by the Centre's mandate. Academic merit and financial need will be considered.OSOTF

Jan and Georgina Steinsky Sehnoutka Graduate Award in Czech Studies

• Established by Jan and Georgina Steinsky and matched by OSOTF
• It is awarded to a graduate student whose research focuses on the Czech Republic, where financial need will be considered. OSOTF

George and Helen Vari Fund

• Established by the George and Helen Vari Foundation
• It is awarded to graduate students participating in the University of Toronto Central European University Graduate Student Exchange Program.

Joint Initiative in German and European Studies Graduate Awards (OSOTF)

• Established by the German/European Academic Exchange Service and matched by OSOTF and EAF
• It is awarded to graduate students in German and European studies for support with projects and/or travel. Academic merit and financial need will be considered. OSOTF