How to apply to the SMP
Before completing your application
Please remember, that this program is for students in grades 10-11 and in order to be eligible for the program, you must be 16 years of age by June 30, 2025. We encourage students to submit their application as soon as possible. Applications will open October 1, 2024 and close March 21, 2025 (EXTENDED). Applicants selected to proceed to the interview stage will be contacted periodically over the next few months.
To begin the application, you must first obtain a copy of your transcript from your guidance office, which is to be uploaded in either a PDF or JPEG format in the application form.
Please note that your Provincial Report Card will not be accepted as a substitute for your transcript.
Academic prerequisite: You must have completed a Grade 10 Science course in the academic stream (e.g. SNC2D) or have completed any Grade 11 science course either in the university (U) stream, university/college (M) stream, or the college (C) stream to be eligible for STEAM-D. A course from one of these categories must be visible on the transcript that you submit. If you have not already completed the academic prerequisite, but will complete it by June 30, 2025, you can still apply but you are required to submit your current transcript and will be asked to provide an updated one before the program starts in July 2025.
*In order to be eligible for the stipend provided at the end of the program, you are required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN). If you do not have a SIN, please consult your parent/guardian on how to obtain one. Please note that the SIN is not required at the time of your application; however, if selected to proceed to the next step of the selection process, you will be asked to provide it. Those with SINs beginning with "9" will need to submit a copy of a valid study/work permit as well.*
Information requested in the application form
The online application requests the following information to be filled out:
- Your personal information (i.e. name, email, phone, Date of Birth etc.).
- Contact information for your parent/guardian(s) and emergency contact(s).
- School information including: your student number, Ontario Education Number (OEN) and contact information for your Guidance Counsellor (i.e. their name and email address).
- Your statement of interest (i.e. A paragraph explaining why you would be a good candidate for the program).
- Your most up-to-date transcript.
Please email smp.outreach@utoronto.ca if you have any questions before starting your application.