There are many opportunities for financial assistance from both the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) and CERES.
Our students have received scholarships and financial aid from:
Tuition rates for the 2023-2024 school year are approximately $8,213.96 for domestic students and $31,659.96 for international students.
You will be automatically considered for financial aid, provided your application is received by CERES by February 1. Scholarships are awarded based on academic ranking by the CERES funding committee. If you are offered funding for your first year, you must maintain your academic standing to receive your second-year funding.
Endowments at CERES
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, CERES offers a number of fellowships and awards in addition to University-awarded scholarships. Please note, these endowed fellowships are only available to CERES MA students.
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.
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.
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 student participating in the University of Toronto -- Central European University Graduate Student Exchange Program.
Laszlo T. Duska Memorial Fellowship
To be awarded to graduate students with academic excellence and have taken at least one course related to Hungarian Studies. Eligible students will be drawn from departments in which the student’s research is focused in Hungarian Studies.
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.
Veneta Elieff and Danny Filipovic Fellowships in Balkan Studies
Established by Danny Filipovic. It is awarded to CERES MA students pursuing an internship, exchange, or research activities in the Balkans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.