Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship Program (IIODS)

Between the cost of tuition, books, food, and transportation, it can be tough for many students to find the money to cover the cost of postsecondary school. We can help! Apply today for the Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship (IIODS) and you could receive $4,000 to cover your tuition fees and school-related expenses for full-time postsecondary education or training.

Apply today

Apply for the IIODS program through our online form

Applications are due Friday, March 20 at 5 p.m.

Application process

How do I apply?

Applications are now open! Apply online.

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Accessibility: If you are a person with a disability and need the application in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the process, please email economic.opportunities@torontohousing.ca or call our IIODS team at 437-998-8652.

Do you need support with the application or have questions about the scholarship?

We’re holding in-person and virtual information sessions in the coming weeks led by the scholarship administration team and community partners. Keep checking this page as we will announce dates, times, and locations soon.

Who is eligible?

Grade 12 high school students and/or graduates, GED graduates or post-secondary undergraduate students involved in anti-racism, diversity and/or building safe and healthy communities, and who can answer yes to all of the following:

A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
29 years old or younger (as of April 30, 2026)
Not a previous recipient of an IIOD Scholarship
TCHC tenant or person living in the Scadding Court Community Centre (SCCC) catchment area (Lake Ontario to the south, Bloor Street to the north, Yonge Street to the east, and Lansdowne Avenue to the west)
Currently studying or planning to attend a recognized post-secondary education or training school (i.e., college, university, career academy or apprenticeship) in the upcoming academic year
Able to demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

How are recipients selected?

Successful scholarship recipients are selected from among Toronto's up-and-coming diverse young leaders by the IIODS administration team.

Each recipient must have made a strong contribution to their communities in promoting diversity, equity and anti-racism dialogue.

Program staff, donors, and students reflect on the how the Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship is removing financial barriers to post-secondary education for TCHC youth.