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Scholarships, Awards, Prizes and Medals for Continuing Students

Privately donated as well as University funded, these awards are made on the basis of academic achievement without regard to financial need.

Note: Students are advised that donors may request the biographical descriptions of award recipients. Awards are subject to change/cancellation without notice.

York University Continuing Student Scholarships

Donor: York University

The York University Continuing Student Scholarships are distributed annually in August to students who have achieved outstanding academic results in the previous Fall/Winter and Summer sessions. The monetary value of the awards varies proportionately with the student's level of academic achievement and course load. No application is required for this scholarship.

AGYU Writing Award for Art Criticism

Donor: Art Gallery of York University

The Art Gallery of York University is a university-affiliated not for profit public art gallery. The Art Gallery of York University provides exhibitions, programs, and related activities focusing on contemporary art to enrich the cultural and intellectual environment of York University and the surrounding regions. In order to promote the development of critical writing on the visual arts, the AGYU awards two prizes yearly. We seek submissions from students in all York Faculties in order to encourage interdisciplinary exchange and foster new viewpoints on culture through looking at contemporary art.

Ahrens Scholarship

Donor: Prof. Wolf Ahrens

The Ahrens Scholarship is available to a student preferably majoring in German or German Studies with at least a 7.0 grade point average who has elected to travel to Germany/Austria under the year-abroad program. In the event that, in any given year, there is no student who fulfills the above criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in German or German Studies in the second or higher year who has attained at least a grade point average of 7.0.

Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship

Donor: York University Alumni Association

The Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship was created in 1985 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of academic excellence and student/alumni leadership at York University. The value of the scholarship will be granted as a tuition credit to a student enrolled in an undergraduate program who has completed a minimum of 60 credits (or equivalent) at York. This award will be presented annually to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence. Of equal importance will be consideration of accomplishment in one or more of the following: York University (or other) community leadership; participation in extracurricular student life; significant contribution to the University; volunteer service; achievements in athletics or the arts and other significant endeavours. Application forms are available from the Scholarships and Bursaries unit of the Office of Student Financial Services after classes begin in September.

Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada Book Prizes

Three Ambassador of Switzerland book prizes will be awarded to Faculty of Arts students for studies in French, German and Italian.

French. This prize will be awarded to a student graduating in an Honours program in French Studies who has received a cumulative grade point average of B+ or above and has achieved a B+ (or above) average in their French Studies major.

German. A prize will be awarded to the best graduating student in the German section, preferably in an Honours program.

Italian. This prize will be awarded to a third- or fourth-year student who has both a very strong overall record of academic achievement and in Italian studies in particular.

Juan Antonio Performance Award

This award is dedicated to the memory of Juan Antonio, a dancer/choreographer/teacher who taught at York from 1985-88. He is remembered for his ability to inspire young dancers and influence many to pursue a career in performance. The award is for a third- or fourth-year Dance student who shows exceptional promise and achievement as a performing artist. Financial need is also a consideration. Selection will be made each spring, and the money will be available as a tuition credit upon registration the following September.

Joyce Aspinall Book Prize

The Joyce Aspinall Book Prize recognizes the outstanding contributions of Dr. Joyce Aspinall to the teaching of chemistry at the first-year level. This award will be presented annually to the student who achieves the highest academic distinction in SC/CHEM 1010 6.0 during the academic year and will take the form of a gift certificate for the York University Bookstore.

Association of Graduate Students Biological Science (AGSBS) Award

Donor: Association of Graduate Students Biological Science

An annual prize will be awarded to a fourth-year student enrolled in the Honours program in Biology at York who intends to continue graduate studies in Biology or a related discipline. The selection will be based on the scientific merit of the best written thesis submitted as part of the degree requirement in the fourth year.

Edward A. Beder Memorial Scholarships

Donor: Mr. R. Beder

Two scholarship are awarded annually to Faculty of Arts students-one to a student majoring in Economics and the other to a student majoring in Political Science. Both students must be entering the third- or fourth-year of their program. Some consideration will be given to financial need.

Benarroch-Hazan Scholarships

Donor: Mr. Georges Benarroch

Two scholarships will be awarded annually. One award will be given to the best student in Social Science 3390E 6.0 Interethnic Relations: The Jewish Minority - The Sephardim in Africa, Asia and Europe. The second award will be given to a student for an outstanding essay on a Sephardi topic written in any course.

Allen S. Berg Awards Of Excellence

Donor: Allen S. Berg

a) Award In Applied Mathematics

This award is presented annually to the best student in Applied Mathematics. It is based on third-year performance.

b) Louis Kamien Award

In memory of Louie Kamien. This annual award will be made to a student of outstanding achievement in the Program in Jewish Teacher Education.

c) Mark A. Levy Award

Prizes will be awarded annually to outstanding Faculty of Pure and Applied Science students enrolled in third- or fourth-year Computer Science courses.

d) Nancy Waisbord Award

An award will be presented to a graduating student who has consistently demonstrated excellence in undergraduate studies in Computer Science.

Hakan Berggren Fellowship

The Hakan Berggren Fellowship has been established by the members of the Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce to recognize the contribution of Ambassador Berggren to Canada-Sweden relationships and, in particular, to academic linkages between our two countries. The Fellowship will support two students annually-a Swedish student studying at York and a York student studying at a Swedish university.

Norman Bethune Prize for Outstanding Contributions to College Life

Donor: Norman Bethune College Council

This annual award and a plaque will normally be given to the one or at most two students who have made outstanding contributions to the college's community life that year or over a period of years. Contact the Master, Norman Bethune College, 416-736-5164, for information.

Blishen-Richmond Award for the Outstanding Sociology Student

This award is named in honour of Professors Bernard Blishen and Anthony Richmond, distinguished sociologists who have retired from the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts. The award (a plaque) will be presented annually to the Honours (Specialized, Combined or General) Sociology Arts graduand selected as outstanding among the candidates in both the November (previous year) and June graduands. Nomination by the course director of a Sociology course is required.

Ronald Bloore Award

Donor: Ronald Bloore

Ronald Bloore, a retired faculty member and artist will donate a drawing to the Vanier College student graduating from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Spring convocation with the highest cumulative grade point average.

Hédi Bouraoui Essay Prize

Donor: French Department

This award commemorates Professor Hédi Bouraoui on the occasion of his retirement. It will be awarded to a third- or fourth-year student in French in any of the disciplines (language, linguistics or literature) who has written a meritourious essay in French.

Hédi Bouraoui Scholarship in Canada-Maghreb Research

Donor: Hédi Bouraoui

This award is offered in honour of Hédi Bouraoui, a distinguished York faculty member, and is intended to encourage research into the Maghreb, an area of North Africa that includes Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, three Arabic and Berber-speaking countries that also use French extensively. The scholarship is awarded to the student, graduate or undergraduate, who presents the best research proposal or the best piece of academic work in an area related to Maghreb studies.

B.W. Boville Prize in Atmospheric Science

To be awarded to a student completing the third- or fourth-year or certificate program in Atmospheric Science, with a minimum B+ average, on the recommendation of the Earth and Atmospheric Science prize committee.

Robert M. Brooks Award

Donor: Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation

The Robert M. Brooks Award is awarded annually to the student in the Intermediate and Senior program who has shown the most outstanding qualities of scholarship, teaching ability and character throughout the year. The award is presented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation in memory of Robert Brooks who as Principal of Malvern Collegiate Institute instilled enthusiasm and motivation in his students. For further information regarding this award, contact the Office of Student Programs, Faculty of Education, 416-736-5001. No application required.

Dr. Charles Bull Sport Therapy Scholarship

Donor: York University Sport Therapy Association, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Friends and Colleagues of Dr. C. Bull; and the Certificate program in Sport Therapy

Awarded annually to a continuing Honours Kinesiology and Health Science student with a minimum cumulative grade average of B and who is enrolled in the Sport Therapy Certificate program. Awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence, service to injured athletes and leadership within the York University Certificate program in Sport Therapy. The Scholarships and Awards Committee of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science will select the recipient from among applicants.

Jack Bush Scholarships

Donor: Clement Greenberg/Merrit Publishing Company

At least six scholarships will be awarded annually to continuing undergraduate students in the Department of Visual Arts or the Fine Arts Studies program, Faculty of Fine Arts, concentrating in either Studio or Art History. Recipients will be selected in the spring; however, they must re-register in the fall of the same year and be registered in at least one Visual Arts course in order to receive the monetary value. Academic performance will be considered.

CAHPERD (Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) Student Award

Awarded annually to a third-year Honours Kinesiology and Health Science major student who has completed a minimum of 60 credits, has played a leadership role in student organizations within the School of Kinesiology and Health Science and has attained a minimum, cumulative grade average of B. The recipient shall serve as a liaison between York and CAHPERD during their fourth-year and will be encouraged to publicize and promote on campus the professional work of CAHPERD. A certificate and one-year membership in CAHPERD (commencing after graduation) will be presented to the recipient. A recipient will be named early in the fall term by the Awards and Scholarships Committee of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. Applications are available from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. Please contact the Executive Officer of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science for further information and deadline dates.

Canadian Macedonian Federation Scholarship

Donor: Canadian Macedonian Federation

The Canadian Macedonian Federation has over 50 member groups ranging from ethnic dance ensembles to medical associations. It also represents the Macedonian Orthodox churches in the Greater Toronto Area. This scholarship is awarded annually in recognition of academic excellence at York and service through the Federation.

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Student Award

This award will be given at Convocation to the graduating Honours Kinesiology and Health Science major student achieving the highest academic standing in the sports sciences portion of their curriculum. The recipient is awarded an engraved medallion and citation. Fall graduates will be considered as candidates for this award at the following spring convocation.

Hans Carol Prize

Donor: Friends and Colleagues of the late Hans Carol

As a mark of respect for the memory of Hans Carol (1915-1971), first Chair of the Department of Geography at York University, the University has instituted, at the request of the department, an annual prize in his name to recognize the academic achievements of a third-year student in Geography in the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, or the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies.

CASA Fine Arts Students Scholarship

Donor: Creative Arts Students Association

To assist Fine Arts students, full-time or part-time, who demonstrate a past record of Fine Arts involvement in student government, department related activities or other appropriate York University involvement, while maintaining satisfactory progress in his/her studies.

Paul Casino Award in Music

Donor: Family and Friends of Paul Casino

The Paul Casino Award in Music is given in recognition of exceptional artistic promise to an undergraduate student in the Department of Music. Students enrolled in any year of the Music program are eligible. The award was established by family and friends in memory of the late Paul Casino, who was a graduate of York University's Department of Music.

Charles Street Video Art Award

This annual award will be given to a third- or fourth-year student, enrolled in an Interdisciplinary Studio course in Visual Arts, for excellence in video production. The award is based on artistic merit and is available at the end of the Winter term. The recipient is chosen by jury selection at the year-end Interdisciplinary Exhibition. The award consists of a one-year membership at Charles Street Video as well as a monetary award to be applied toward the recipient's choice of Charles Street Video workshops, editing and production equipment rental.

Department of Chemistry 1st Year Book Prize

Donor: Chemistry Department

Awarded to an undergraduate student in Honours Chemistry, specialized or combined, with the highest academic results in SC/CHEM 1000 6.0.

Chinese Canadian Association of Biomedical Professionals (CCABP) Scholarship

Donor: Chinese Canadian Association of Biomedical Professionals

The Chinese Canadian Association of Biomedical Professionals awards an annual scholarship to a student who has achieved the highest academic standing in Biology 1010 at York University. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will be invited to receive a Scholarship Plaque at the annual CCABP Scientific Symposium Meeting. The recipient will be selected and recommended by the Department of Biology.

The Classics Award

The Classics Award has been established to encourage and reward outstanding students in Classics and Classical Studies, especially those pursuing courses in Greek and Latin literature. The scholarship is to be awarded in May of each year to a student who has completed at least 60 credits towards an Honours degree in Classics or Classical Studies and who has been judged by the Faculty of Arts in Classical Studies as most deserving of the award on the basis of academic accomplishment.

Computer Science Academic Achievement Medal

Two awards may be made annually to outstanding graduating students enrolled in an Honours computer science program in either the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science. The award is based on academic achievement and contribution to/participation in the life of the department and the University.

Consulate General of Romania Book Prize

Donor: The Consul General

The Consulate General of Romania is offering an award in the form of a book prize to the best student in computer science at Glendon.

Frank Cosentino Book Prize

This prize is awarded, each year after grades processing, to a second-year Honours Kinesiology and Health Science major student who has completed a minimum of 48 credits, with a minimum B cumulative average in both academic and practicum courses and the highest cumulative grade point average in Kinesiology and Health Science courses. A student may only receive this award once.

C.B. Cragg Prizes for Excellence in Natural Science

Donor: Family and Friends of C.B. Cragg

A fund was set up in 1979 to honour Professor C. Brian Cragg, founding director, lecturer and advocate of the Natural Science program. The fund is used to finance book prizes awarded annually to several undergraduate students who demonstrate excellent achievement in Natural Science courses.

Cragg Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Science

Donor: Catherine Cragg

This award is given in memory of C. Brian Cragg, chemist, professor and first director of the Division of Natural Science. It will be awarded annually to outstanding students who have distinguished themselves academically and who are enrolled in a full-course load.

Esiri Dafiewhare Annual Scholarship

This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a returning undergraduate student who has attained the highest cumulative grade point average in three courses completed toward an Honours Double Major in African Studies. In the event of a tie, the value of the award will be shared by the successful candidates.

Carl Dair Memorial Scholarship

Donor: Friends of the late Carl Dair

A scholarship in recognition of studio performance is awarded annually to a student in the Department of Visual Arts in the Faculty of Fine Arts. This is a spring award.

Dance Department Awards

Donor: Friends of the Dance Department

Awards are available to full-time and part-time students in the Dance Department who achieve high grades, consistency in studies and who demonstrate legitimate need for financial assistance.

Dance Scholar's Award

This will be an annual award offered to a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Department of Dance or to a student in the Graduate program in Dance who has completed course work and is writing a thesis. The award is intended to reward excellence and encourage students to complete their programs of study. The award will be made in the fall of the year but will be offered only if there is a deserving candidate.

Ashe Davis Liberal Award

Donor: York Peel Federal Liberal Association

In memory of Mr. Ashe Davis, who was active in the development of policy for the Liberal Party of Canada, an annual award will be given to an Honours undergraduate student in Political Science who is entering the fourth year of studies. The recipient would be judged to have the highest academic achievement and have demonstrated a special interest in the field of politics.

Dean's Award for Academic Excellence

Donor: Faculty of Arts

Awards are given to the students with the highest grade point average in each of first, second, third and fourth year in the Faculty of Arts. Normally, only one prize may be awarded in any given department each academic session.

Dean's Prizes for Excellence

There are two annual prizes in each of the five Fine Arts departments and in the Fine Arts Studies program. One prize is for scholarly work and the other for creative work. They will be awarded on the basis of completed projects which reflect excellence as established in the criteria by the individual departments.

Rosanna DeBenedictis Memorial Award

Donor: Paola Poletto and Rosa DiPalma

The Rosanna DeBenedictis Memorial Award recognizes excellence and dedication to work in design. The award is given annually to an upper-year Visual Arts student in the BFA program who is pursuing studies in design. The Rosanna DeBenedictis Memorial Award was established by friends in commemoration of Rosanna DeBenedictis, a graduate of the Department of Visual Arts (BFA 1994).

Thomas W. Doherty Prize in Piano

Although Thomas Doherty was a professor of French literature he also had a professional profile as a pianist specializing in 19th- and 20th-century French music. This award is presented annually to a student in the Music Department for outstanding performance of a contemporary work for piano as adjudicated by a panel of faculty members from the Music Department.

Lily D'Urzo Scholarship

Donor: Friends of the late Lily D'Urzo

Named in honour of Lily D'Urzo, a former York student, this scholarship is awarded annually to an Honours Kinesiology and Health Science major student entering the final year of study. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative average of B, have participated as a member of an interuniversity sport team, and have contributed in a leadership role to the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. Applications are available from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. Please contact the Executive Officer in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science for further information and deadline dates.

Michael C. Eben Award for Excellence in Academics and Athletics

The Michael C. Eben Award for Excellence in Academics and Athletics is awarded to a Founders College student who, in the previous academic year, has been a varsity or intramural athlete and has attained an academic standing of 7.0 in a minimum of 24 credits. Only students who, at the time of its being awarded, will have completed 60 credits may be considered for the award.

Sydney Eisen Book Prize

Donor: Faculty of Arts

An annual prize is awarded to the graduating student who has achieved the highest standing in an Interdisciplinary program or the Individualized Studies program in the Faculty of Arts.

Molly Eisenberg Memorial Award in Judaic Studies

Donor: Herbie Eisenberg and Sons and "Studies Unlimited"

An annual prize will be awarded to a student who has completed one year in the Judaic Studies program, who exhibits talent in their chosen discipline and demonstrates financial need.

Eldorado Lions Club Prize

Donor: Eldorado Lions Club

This award will be granted to an excellent student in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science who has completed at least 60 credits in the Environmental Science program.

Fred Elkin Sociology Merit Award

An award for the most distinguished graduating Honours student based on the highest grade point average in Sociology courses.

Jack Ellis Achievement Award

Donor: Faculty of Environmental Studies

This award honours Jack Ellis, Professor in Environmental Studies and the Bachelor of Environmental Studies program's founding program director. It is presented annually to the graduating BES student whose record at York comprises the best all round combination of academic achievement and extracurricular activity.

Tammy Emerton Memorial Award

Tammy Emerton was an extraordinary individual. Her life ended tragically when she was killed in an auto collision with a drunk driver. She is remembered by her friends at Tatham Hall as both a scholar and athlete. She gave much of herself and asked for little in return. Even in the most difficult moments, Tammy's perpetual smile, warmth and compassion enriched the lives of many in McLaughlin College. Applicants for this award must be students who are active in McLaughlin College; grades are of secondary importance. For further information, contact the Office of the Master, McLaughlin College.

Faculty of Arts Essay Award

Four awards will be awarded annually to students with the best essay in 1000-, 2000-, 3000- and 4000-level courses. Nominations will be received in the spring and the award will be presented in the fall.

Faculty of Education Book Prize

Awarded to graduating Pre-Service candidates who have made outstanding contribution to the good name of the Faculty of Education. No application required.

Faculty of Fine Arts Merit Awards

A number of Merit Awards will be given annually to Faculty of Fine Arts students in recognition of outstanding achievements within their major department. Each award will consist of a certificate and a transcript notation.

Faculty of Pure and Applied Science Gold Medal for Academic Excellence

The Faculty of Pure and Applied Science Gold Medal for Academic Excellence will be presented to a graduating student in recognition of the highest degree of scholarship and an outstanding undergraduate career.

Faculty of Pure and Applied Science Silver Medal

This distinction is awarded to the graduating student from the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science who has combined outstanding academic achievement with the greatest contribution to undergraduate student life at York.

Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (Ontario) Education Foundation Scholarships

Donor: F.C.C.P. (Ont.) Education Foundation

Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Award. The Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, offers an award annually to a second-year undergraduate student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the Chinese language and Chinese literature. The student must have completed at least 12 credits in Chinese and will subsequently re-register to complete an undergraduate degree.

Department of Sociology Scholarship. A scholarship is awarded annually to the outstanding student in AS/SOCI 3630 6.0 Sociology of Education.

Fine Arts Convocation Award of Recognition for Academic Distinction

An annual award presented at the Fine Arts Convocation reception in both the spring and fall to honour the graduating student who has achieved the highest cumulative grade point average in the Faculty among those graduating with First-Class Standing.

Ralph Fisher Scholarship

Donor: Friends and Colleagues of the late Ralph Fisher

This award, established in memory of Ralph Fisher, highlights the qualities he most cherished: academic excellence, leadership and community service. Any undergraduate student in any Faculty at York who has completed at least 30 credits in undergraduate studies at York may apply for this award. Applicants must have a minimum overall grade point average of B. The value of award will be determined by interest earned on endowed funds. Selection will be based upon academic achievement and leadership qualities, particularly in the area of public service. Applications are available from the Scholarships and Bursaries unit of the Office of Student Financial Services in September.

May and George Flint Scholarship

Donor: Family of Mr. and Mrs. G. Flint

Named in memory of May and George Flint, this scholarship is awarded annually to an Honours Kinesiology and Health Science major student in any year of study. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative average of B and have participated in the extracurricular activities of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. Applications are available from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. Please contact the Executive Officer in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, for further information and deadline dates.

Kenneth Ford Award

Donor: Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni and Friends of the Department of Theatre

The Kenneth Ford Award is presented to a student who has completed the second year of the Theatre program in the Production Area, in recognition of ability and talent, and determination, tenacity and stamina to meet the challenges of theatre production. The award is in memory of Kenneth Ford, who demonstrated these qualities while a student in the Theatre Department.

Founders College Cock and Bull Scholarship

Donor: Founders College Cock and Bull Pub and Coffee Shop

The interest on a fund established by the Founders College Cock and Bull Pub and Coffee Shop will provide an annual scholarship. The recipient will be a Founders College student of two years who has achieved the highest grade point average on a minimum of 60 credits completed at York during the preceding two Fall/Winter academic sessions and who will be registering in 30 credits the following September.

C.D. Fowle and B. Rozario Trust Fund

Donors: Friends and Colleagues of C.D. Fowle

The C.D. Fowle and B. Rozario Trust Fund was established in 1989 to honour the founding chairman of the Department of Biology. Professor Fowle is a well-known Canadian naturalist and conservationist. The prize will be awarded to the most outstanding graduating student in Honours Biology as determined by the department. The criteria used will not be limited to grades but will include such things as research potential and leadership activities within the department. The prize will consist of an inscribed book and a monetary award, and may not necessarily be given each year.

The Gertrude and Jack Friedman Memorial Award

This annual award is intended to assist a student in Jewish Studies, preferably a graduate student, to pursue a program of study and/or research at an Israeli university. The recipient must be an outstanding student, while financial need may be taken into consideration. In the event that in any year no suitable candidate applies or no application is selected, the award may be given to a student for outstanding accomplishment in the field of Jewish Studies or Jewish Teacher Education.

Otto Friedman Scholarship

Donor: Friends and Colleagues of the late Professor Otto Friedman

A scholarship is awarded to assist a student who at the time of application is enrolled in one or more upper-level Social Science courses in the Faculty of Arts and has a strong interest in one or more of social theory, social policy and planning, or the role of the Arts in society. Applicants should have a grade point average of 7.0 or better. The divisional committee reserves the right not to make an award in a given year.

Friends of Glendon College Scholarships

Friends of Glendon Scholarships are made available thanks to generous donations from students, alumni and members of the staff, faculty and the community at large. The Friends of Glendon College awards the following scholarships annually to Glendon students. Except where noted, no application is needed.

A. Ian Bingham Memorial Award

Ian Bingham played basketball with a group of his friends at Glendon every Saturday morning for 20 years. This award has been established to commemorate his commitment and enthusiasm for sportsmanship and participation. It will be awarded annually to a Glendon student who has shown exemplary talent in participation, organization and promotion of Glendon sports activities at the local and/or intercollege level. Candidates must have a good academic standing and be nominated by the Glendon sports community. The Friends of Glendon Committee will select the recipient.

B. Jean Burnet Scholarship

This scholarship was created in honour of Professor Jean Burnet, specialist in Canadian Ethnic Relations, founder of the Glendon Sociology Department, and one of the leading members of the "Friends of Glendon" for many years. The purpose of the award is to give recognition for academic excellence and to provide financial assistance to be applied to Graduate School tuition fees. It is presented to a student who is graduating from Glendon College and proceeding to graduate work with a specialization in Ethnic Relations or Canadian Studies. An application may be made to the Friends of Glendon, c/o Student Financial Services, C136 York Hall, before April 30. The Selection Committee reserves the right not to award a scholarship every year.

C. Glendon College Departmental Book Prizes

The departments and the Faculty of Education at Glendon College annually present book prizes to their most outstanding graduating student(s).

D. International Studies Scholarship

The award will be made to the best student in the International Studies program registered in the program for the final year who will have completed the third year with a minimum overall average of a B+ in the third year. The award is to be applied to the tuition fees of that student in the fourth year of International Studies.

E. Adele Kuperstein Memorial Scholarship for the Social Sciences

This scholarship, established in memory of a Glendon student, Adele Kuperstein, is awarded annually to a full-time student entering fourth year at Glendon College who is majoring in one of the social sciences (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, History, Linguistics) and possesses an outstanding overall average in that discipline. It will not be awarded to any person already selected to be a recipient of any other major York University scholarship. The value of this award will be applied toward tuition fees for courses offered by Glendon.

F. Lori Ann Marshall Memorial Prize

Donor: The Family of Lori Ann Marshall

The student recipient will be a person with a chronic physical disability who is also in financial need; the student is to be chosen by a committee selected by Student Affairs, Glendon.

G. Edgar McInnis Book Prize in Canadian History

This award is presented annually to the graduating student with the highest achievement in Canadian history at Glendon. Faculty nomination.

H. Edgar McInnis Book Prize in European History

This award is presented annually to the graduating student with the highest achievement in European history at Glendon. Faculty nomination.

I. Monica McQueen Scholarship in Economics

An annual scholarship is awarded to the Glendon student entering third or fourth year in the Economics program with the highest average.

J. Prix Molière

This prize is awarded annually to a Glendon student (full-time or part-time) who has made a specially important contribution to the year's work in Theatre Glendon in whatever capacity-acting, direction, design, technical construction and operation etc. The award is independent of grades. The value of this award may be divided between two recipients. Under normal circumstances, the recipient will be graduating or continuing at Glendon.

L. John Pollard Award

This award is named in honour of John Pollard, one of the original security officers at Glendon. It is given annually by the Student Union to a graduating student of Glendon for outstanding contribution to student affairs and activities and to the social and cultural life of Glendon while maintaining a good academic standing. The award carries a modest monetary stipend. No application is necessary.

M. Escott Reid Bilingual Scholarship

An annual scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding student graduating from an Honours program at Glendon who holds the Certificate of Bilingual Competence and is enrolling in a graduate program.

N. Escott Reid Plaque

First awarded in 1965-1966, the Escott Reid Plaque is presented annually at the Recreation Glendon dinner/dance to the outstanding male and female athletes of Glendon in their graduating year. Selection is based on athletic performance, sportsmanship, leadership and scholastics. The recipients' names are inscribed on the standing trophy which resides permanently at the Proctor Field House. The recipients themselves receive a replica of the plaque for their own possession.

O. Joseph R. Starobin Memorial Tuition Scholarship

An annual scholarship is awarded to a third-year Glendon student in the Honours, bilingual program majoring in the social sciences, on the basis of merit as decided by the Department of Political Science. The cash value will be applied to tuition fees for the fourth year. Interested students should contact the Political Science Department.

Herman Geiger-Torel Memorial Prize

Donor: Friends and Colleagues of Herman Geiger-Torel

This award is made annually to an outstanding graduating student in the Design area of the Department of Theatre, Faculty of Fine Arts. The prize, awarded for excellence in achievement in theatrical design studies, is in memory of Herman Geiger-Torel, founder of the Canadian Opera Company. This award is made in the spring.

Bertrand Gerstein Scholarships

Donor: Bertrand Gerstein

A scholarship will be awarded, with the possibility of renewal for two years, to a disadvantaged or mature student in financial need who is enrolled in the Schulich School of Business, Environmental Studies, Osgoode Hall Law School or Fine Arts. Two scholarships will be awarded, with the possibility of renewal for two years, to Glendon students whose financial circumstances are such that they might not be able to begin or continue a program of bilingual studies without this assistance.

Norman Gledhill Book Prize

Awarded each year after grades processing to the fourth-year Honours Kinesiology and Health Science major student, who has completed a minimum of 105 credits, has a minimum B cumulative average in both academic and practicum courses, and has the highest cumulative grade point average in Kinesiology and Health Science courses. A student may only receive this award once.

Reginald Godden Scholarship

Donor: Austin Clarkson

The Reginald Godden Scholarship is given annually to a third or fourth-year Music major in recognition of outstanding achievement in contemporary music performance. The scholarship was established by Professor Emeritus Austin Clarkson in memory of pianist and educator Reginald Godden.

Walter Gordon Book Prize in Canadian Studies

Donor: Walter Gordon

An annual prize is awarded, on the recommendation of the course director of AS/HUMA 4200 6.0-AS/SOSC 4200 6.0 Canadian Studies Seminar, to the author of the best paper written in that course. Candidates will be expected to have maintained high academic standing throughout their program.

Governor-General's Silver Medals

Donor: Governor-General of Canada

Silver Medals will be awarded annually at the Spring Convocation to two graduating students in the final year of an Honours program who have shown the highest distinction in scholarship at York University. The recipients will be chosen by the Senate Committee on Admissions, Recruitment and Student Assistance (SCARSA) on the basis of academic excellence.

Ivana Guglietti-Kelly Prize for Qualitative Research in Psychology

Donor: Family and Friends of Ivana Guglietti-Kelly

This prize has been established to honour Ivana Guglietti-Kelly whose interest and work in qualitative methods led to the first publication from the Department of Psychology at York University to be included in The Journal of Phenomenological Psychology. Each year both graduate and undergraduate students in any of the departments of Psychology at York (Arts, Atkinson, Glendon, Graduate Studies) will be invited to submit completed work in competition for this prize. The work may be historical, theoretical, or empirical, but will be distinguished by its focus on qualitative methods illuminating psychological processes. There will be one graduate and one undergraduate award.

Arthur Haberman Award in History/Humanities

Donor: Arthur Haberman/Founders College

This award is made annually to a Founders College student majoring in History and/or Humanities who has achieved the highest cumulative grade point average in courses taken in the major department and/or division. No student may receive the award more than once. In order to qualify for this award, students must have attained a minimum average of B in their major department and/or division.

Temple Harris Book Prize

Two awards will be given in the spring of each year from the Faculty of Fine Arts to outstanding third- or fourth-year students. Awards are to be books, musical scores, or money for same. Presentation will be made in conjunction with Convocation if student is graduating.

Desmond Hart Memorial Awards

Donor: Friends and Colleagues of the late Desmond Hart

Three prizes are awarded for excellence in work submitted in 3000- and 4000-level Faculty of Arts History courses. One award granted for the best essay in a 4000-level course by a third-year student, one award for the best essay in a 4000-level course by a fourth-year or special student, and one award for the best essay in a 3000-level course by any student, if the evaluation committee judges the submissions to be of sufficiently high merit. Essays are nominated by course instructors. The award is in memory of Professor Desmond Hart, who died in 1972.

Patricia E. Harvey Memorial Scholarship

The Patricia E. Harvey Memorial Scholarship was established by friends and colleagues to commemorate a professor of outstanding quality. The scholarship, the most distinguished offered in the Faculty of Education, is awarded on the basis of professional and academic excellence and is open to all candidates graduating from the third year of the Pre-Service program. The value of the scholarship equals the interest derived from an initial principal and the Faculty reserves the right not to award a scholarship every year. The successful recipient will be notified in the winter term. No application required.

Derek Hau-Guzmann Memorial Scholarship

Donor: Friends and Family of Derek Hau-Guzmann

This award is in memory of Derek Hau-Guzmann, Honours Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy/Political Science). Derek was a fine student who had been admitted to the Graduate program in Philosophy at the time of his tragic death in the summer of 1992. The award will be given to the student with the Philosophy essay in a third or fourth year course that most exemplifies the values of excellence and insight that Derek so cherished. The award may be withheld in any given year.

Dr. Wilson A. Head Scholarship

Donor: Community of Friends and Supporters of Dr. Wilson A. Head

The Dr. Wilson A. Head Scholarship fund was established to honour the outstanding achievements of Dr. Head in the areas of anti-racism, human rights and peace. Dr. Head was an active and widely published scholar in these fields. He was also an advocate who has worked extensively to achieve equality for all Canadians. He was the founder of the Urban Alliance on Race Relations. Application forms are available from the Scholarships and Bursaries unit of the Office of Student Financial Services after classes begin in September.

Hebrew University Scholarship

Given annually to a York student for one year's full-time study in Judaica at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Value of the award is tuition and room. The scholarship is open to any full-time York student who has completed at least one full year at York. Preference will be given to a student who has completed the second year of full-time studies and who is concentrating in Jewish Studies. Enquiries should be addressed to Professor M. Lockshin, 238 Vanier College, telephone 416-736-5191.

Theodore Heinrich Scholarship

This award is in memory of Dr. Theodore Heinrich, a renowned scholar, and is given to a third or fourth year Art History student based on academic standing. The award is made in the fall.

Charlene Anne Heisler Prize

This prize is awarded to a student entering her/his final year of study in an Honours program who combines excellence in astronomy with a demonstrated commitment to the communication of science.

Brian Hepworth Prize

The Brian Hepworth Prize is given in memory of Professor Brian Hepworth, a member of the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, from 1965 until his death in August, 1985. The prize is intended to recognize and continue Professor Hepworth's devotion to cultivating an interest in eighteenth century literature among undergraduate students. The prize will be awarded annually for the best essay on a subject drawn from English Literature, 1660-1800, written by an undergraduate student and submitted as part of the requirements for an undergraduate course offered in the current year by the English Department, Faculty of Arts. The winner will be chosen by a jury to be appointed annually by the Chair of the department. To be eligible, essays must be nominated by a member of the department and should be submitted to the Chair, Department of English, by April 15 of each year. The jury reserves the right not to award a prize in any given year.

Lucille Herbert Memorial Scholarship

Donor: Friends of Lucille Herbert

A scholarship is awarded to assist a student in the Faculty of Arts English Department who has completed at least four English courses and who proposes to travel to Europe, especially France. This travel might be specifically for the purpose of study, but this would not be a necessary qualification for the award. The departmental committee reserves the right not to make an award in a given year.

Herschel Prize

This award recognizes Sir William Herschel, his sister Caroline, and his son, John, each of whom has made their own outstanding contribution to the field of astronomy. It is given annually to the student who has achieved the highest academic performance in Physics 1070 4.0, Astronomy.

Ruth Hill Memorial Scholarships

Donor: Friends and Colleagues of the late Ruth Hill

The Ruth Hill Memorial Scholarship Fund was set up in 1973 to honour the late professor of Biology. The fund is used to finance scholarships for outstanding students in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science. No application required.

History Department Merit Award (Fourth Year)

A book award for the most distinguished graduating Honours student based on the highest grade point average in History courses.

History Department Merit Award (Third Year)

A book award for the most distinguished third-year graduating student based on the highest grade point average in History courses.

History Students Association Award

The History Students Association Executive will give an award to a student who is completing the second year of studies in the Faculty of Arts. The student must be a History major who has completed at least three History courses with the highest grade point average in all their History courses.

Denise Hobbins Prize

Donor: Friends of the late Denise Hobbins

Named in honour of Denise Hobbins, a Physics student at York who graduated in 1979, an annual book prize will be awarded to the student who obtains the highest marks in the first-year Physics course 1010 6.0.

R.M. Hobson Prize

In commemoration of Professor R.M. Hobson's 10 years of service as Chair of the Department of Physics at York, a cash prize, plus an engraved plaque, will be awarded to the student who obtains the highest aggregate marks in the four second-year Physics courses 2010 3.0, 2020 3.0, 2040 3.0 and 2060 3.0.

Humanities 25th Anniversary Book Prize

This prize is awarded annually to the Humanities major in the Faculty of Arts graduating with the highest cumulative grade point average of 7.5 or better for all years of study, calculated for all courses credited towards the major.

Institute for Social Research Scholarship

Donor: Institute for Social Research

The Institute for Social Research is an organized research unit at York University. Its scholarship is given annually to a continuing undergraduate student majoring in a social science discipline and achieving the highest marks in five full courses.

Donald Jackson Prize

On the occasion of Professor Donald Jackson's retirement, the Department of French Studies has created a book prize in his honour. Professor Jackson contributed extensively to both the department and the Faculty of Arts. The recipient of the award must be a French major or minor, have a B+ (or above) average in his/her French Studies courses, and have at least two A's in the last academic year.

William Jaffe Book Prize

The William Jaffe Book Prize is awarded each year to the Economics student who, in the opinion of the Faculty, has achieved the highest standing in Economics 4050 3.0/4060 3.0 the History of Economic Ideas I and II.

John and Mike's Award

Donor: John L. Kucher and W. Michael Thomas

This award was created for the "well rounded" student. It will be awarded to a student that has demonstrated academic achievement as well as leadership in their extracurricular activities at York or in the community. Application forms are available from the Scholarships and Bursaries unit of the Office of Student Financial Services after classes begin in September.

Penny Jolliffe Scholarship in Mass Communications

An annual scholarship to be awarded to a second-year student obtaining high academic excellence in Mass Communications in the Division of Social Science, continuing to third year study. Qualities such as creativity, motivation etc., may be considered at the discretion of the selection committee.

Kaiser Foundation Scholarships in Environmental Studies

Donor: The Kaiser Foundation for Higher Education

The Kaiser Foundation Scholarships in Environmental Studies have been established by the Kaiser Foundation to provide financial assistance to deserving York University students enrolled in the Faculty of Environmental Studies whose chosen area of study is Nature and Technology.

Karabekos Award

Donor: Friends

An annual scholarship(s) for students in the Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts (a) undertaking ethnomusicological field research in non-North American based musics, (b) showing prowess in composition incorporating elements outside the Western Art Music tradition, or (c) demonstrating unusual performance ability in a variety of musical styles, including the non-Western. Academic standing is a prime consideration.

Kilbourn Award in the Humanities

The Kilbourn Award in the Humanities commemorates the distinguished career of Professor William Kilbourn, historian, social activist, member of the Toronto City Council and Founding Chair of the Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts. The award honours excellence in Humanities and is awarded annually to a major who is entering the final year of study at York.

Molly Klein Book Prize

The Molly Klein Book Prize will be awarded annually to a third- or fourth-year graduating student who has shown outstanding service to McLaughlin College, its constituency and student organizations.

Peter Knights Memorial Prize in US History

This award is named in honour of Professor Peter Knights who taught at York for 24 years and whose specialization was the history of the United States. This award is given annually to the student who has been judged to have written the best essay in a United States History course at the fourth-year level.

Kondor Fine Arts Award

This award will be given to a third- or fourth-year student majoring in Fine Arts, in recognition of creative and/or scholarly achievement. The award will be given in the fall. Students may apply or a department may nominate a student for the award. One award will be given to each of the department areas and to Fine Arts Cultural Studies.

Allen C. Koretsky Book Prize

Donor: Stong College

Named in honour of Allen C. Koretsky, who served as Master of Stong College from 1988 to 1993, this book prize will be awarded to a Stong College student for an outstanding essay in a course in Medieval English Literature in the Faculty of Arts. Candidates for the award will be nominated by instructors and submissions will be adjudicated by the Executive Committee of the English Department. This award may not necessarily be given out each year.

Morris Krever History Prize

Donor: Horace and Elliot Krever

Named in honour of Morris Krever, an annual prize (representing the interest earned by a trust fund) will be awarded to an undergraduate History student. Both academic excellence and financial need will be taken into consideration. The winner will be selected by a committee chosen by the Department of History.

Shoshana Kurtz Book Prize

Donor: Board of Jewish Education

This award, endowed by the Toronto Board of Jewish Education, in recognition of Dr. Kurtz's outstanding contribution to Jewish education, will be made to a graduating student in the Program in Jewish Teacher Education for academic performance and professional promise.

The Kim Kyung-Won Award

Donor: Vice-President (Academic Affairs), The Centre for International and Strategic Studies and The Joint Centre for Asia-Pacific Studies

The Kim Kyung-Won Award was established by the Centre for International and Strategic Studies, The Joint Centre for Asia Pacific Studies and York International. It is awarded annually to the student in the Faculty of Arts, Glendon College or the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies who produces the most outstanding essay or other piece of scholarly work on international relations and the Asia Pacific region. The award is named in honour of Dr. Kim who has, through a lifetime of scholarship work and public service, contributed to our understanding of the origins of international conflict, the development of Korea and the connection between democracy and social change. Dr. Kim has worked tirelessly building bridges of understanding across the Pacific and making enormous contributions to the harmonization of relations between Korea and North America. Dr. Kim was the first Asian and the first Asianist to teach in the Department of Political Science at York University.

Dr. Nabil Ibrahim Labib Prize in Space and Communication Sciences/Space Engineering

Donor: York University Licensing Board

This annual prize is awarded to the student with the highest GPA among all second-year students in the Space and Communication Sciences program and the Space Engineering stream in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science. It was established in honour of Nabil Labib, who obtained his PhD in 1972 from the Centre for Research in Experimental Space Sciences (CRESS).

Lander Dandy Prize in Plant and Animal Biology

Donor: Friends of Elizabeth Lander and Cynthia Dandy

The prize is to honour the contribution of Elizabeth Lander and Cynthia Dandy during their careers at York. A book prize and certificate will be awarded to the student with the best combined performance in the concurrent completion of the courses SC/BIOL 2010 4.0 Plants and SC/BIOL 2030 5.0 Animals.

Lillian Lerman Book Prize

This prize honours Lillian Lerman, former director of undergraduate studies in the Division of Social Science, who retired in 1991. It recognizes her dedication and contribution to undergraduate teaching. The prize will go to the most outstanding student essay in a first-year Social Science course. Submissions will be made by course directors.

Alan Lessem Memorial Award

Donor: Friends and Family of Alan Lessem

The Alan Lessem Memorial Award commemorates the late Professor Alan Lessem, his contributions to the field of musicology and the musical community, and his many years of service to the Department of Music and the Faculty of Fine Arts. This award will go to a graduating undergraduate student in the Department of Music in recognition of an outstanding piece of scholarly (written) work in an upper-level course in Music. Overall grade standing is not a criterion. Nomination will be made by the Executive Committee of the Department of Music acting in consultation with Music faculty members.

Laya Liberman Memorial Scholarship

An endowed scholarship in memory of Laya Liberman will be given to a full-time or part-time student in the Department of Visual Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, in third or fourth year of study with special interest, dedication and enthusiasm in painting or sculpture. Prime consideration for the award is merit in one of these two areas taking into consideration good academic standing.

Marion Lower Prizes in Composition

This award has been donated to honour the memory of Marion Lower, a composer, pianist and church organist in the Chicago area for about 60 years. There are two prizes of equal value, one in classical contemporary composition and the other in jazz composition. Selection will be made by a panel of faculty composers and the Music Executive Committee. The panel may decide in any given year that no entry is worthy of the award.

Olive Lower Prize in Jazz Piano

Olive Lower had a long career as a jazz style pianist accompanying silent movies. In honour of her talent, this award has been established and will be given annually to a student who is judged to be the outstanding jazz pianist in the Music Department. The recipient will be chosen by a panel of jazz faculty members.

Leonard George Lumbers Scholarship

Donor: Elizabeth Chubb and Virginia Goodman

The Leonard G. Lumbers Scholarship is presented in memory of a good York Governor, a good friend and a fine, fine person. This scholarship is awarded to a continuing student entering the second year of the Bachelor of Environmental Studies program who exhibits academic excellence coupled with qualities of enthusiasm, commitment and active participation in the life of York University.

Lex MacKenzie Scholarship

Donor: Friends of the late Major A.A. MacKenzie, MC

Named in honour of Major A.A. MacKenzie, MC, this scholarship fund will be awarded annually to an outstanding full-time undergraduate in a Canadian History course, or one considered equivalent by the appropriate Faculty. The scholarship is awarded in alternate years in the Faculty of Arts and in Glendon College. The recipient must reside north of Steeles Avenue in the old provincial riding of York North, as it existed to June 1966, comprising the townships of Vaughan, King, East Gwillimbury, Whitchurch, Markham, North Gwillimbury, Georgina and all municipalities within this area.

Dr. Wendell MacLeod Award

Donor: Dr. Wendell MacLeod

This annual award and a plaque will be given to the graduating Norman Bethune Residence student in any Honours program who has demonstrated most commitment to internationalist or to community leadership or to health and society concerns. Contact the Master, Norman Bethune College, at 416-736-5164, for information.

Mactronix Award

Donor: Mactronix Ltd.

This award is offered annually in the Department of Film & Video, Faculty of Fine Arts, to a third- or fourth-year student who demonstrates excellence in video production. Canadian citizens have first priority. The award is made in the spring.

Mainguy Genetics Award

Donor: Friends of the Late Phillip Mainguy

In memory of Phillip Mainguy, this award goes to a third- or fourth-year Biology student who has taken at least 12 credits in genetics, including cytogenetics. The recipient must be a serious student of genetics who shows competence in both the laboratory and the classroom.

Sergio Marchi Scholarship

Donor: Friends of Sergio Marchi

This scholarship was established as a tribute to The Honourable Sergio Marchi, PC MP (Hon. BA '79, York). The scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student who is entering the fourth year of an Honours program in the Faculty of Arts with a major in Political Science. Selection will be based upon overall grade point average at the end of third year.

Kathleen Martindale Memorial Scholarship

Donor: Friends of Kathleen Martindale

This is an annual award given in memory of the late Professor Kathleen Martindale, who, until her death in 1995, was a member of the English Department, Faculty of Arts and Coordinator of the Women's Studies program.

Elizabeth Mascall Prize

Donor: Mrs. H.S. Marmorek

The prize is given annually to two second-year students in the Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Theatre Arts for exceptional acting performances in a play presented by the University during that year. Each prize will consist of a free subscription to the four or five plays to be presented by the University Alumnae Dramatic Club in the following season at the Alumnae Theatre.

Master's Award for Academic Excellence

Donor: Master's Office, Calumet

This award is given to a graduating student in a three or four year program who has maintained at least an 80 per cent course load with a B overall average. Courses must have been taken as a member of Calumet College. The intention of this award is to recognize the student who, in the opinion of the Master, has given exceptional service to the college, or has shown outstanding loyalty to the College's democratic principles.

Master's Award for Outstanding Contribution to College Life

This award, which carries with it a citation and cash prize, is presented by the Master to an upper-level student who has given exceptional service to Calumet College, or has shown outstanding loyalty to the college's democratic principles, and has maintained an excellent academic record. This award is presented in the spring, but might not necessarily be given each year.

Master's Prize for Academic Excellence

Donor: Master of Norman Bethune College

This annual award and a plaque will be given to the graduating student in Norman Bethune College in any Honours program who achieves the highest grades in that final year of full-time study. Contact the Master, Norman Bethune College, 416-736-5164, for information.

McKittrick Scholarship

Donor: Optech Incorporated

This award was established to recognize the contribution and achievements of Mr. Stan McKittrick in the field of aerospace in Canada. It will be given each year to the top first-year student in Space and Communication Science.

McLaughlin College Public Policy Scholarship

The McLaughlin College Public Policy Scholarship will be awarded annually to two McLaughlin College students majoring or minoring in a public policy program or area of study. One recipient must have completed second year (minimum of 48 credits completed) and has registered in their third year of study; and the other recipient must have completed third year (minimum of 72 credits completed) and has registered in their fourth year of study. The recipients must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of A (8.0).

Megaw Prize in Experimental Physics

Donor: Professor and Mrs. W.J. Megaw

A prize and a plaque will be awarded each year to the student who achieves the highest grade in the third-year laboratory course Physics 3210 6.0.

Tom Meininger Award

Donor: York Federation of Students (1989), Vanier College Council (1989), Winters College Council (1989)

As University Provost from 1984 to 1989, Tom Meininger made an immense contribution to student life at York. He acted quickly and fairly to resolve problems and to respond to requests presented to him by student groups and individual students. He extended his care and consideration to all aspects of student life and effectively advocated student interests within the University administration. His actions have consistently conveyed his commitment to students as full partners in the postsecondary education system. This award will be made to a York student with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 on the basis of quality of contribution to campus life and on the basis of academic achievement. Application forms are available from the Scholarships and Bursaries unit of the Office of Student Financial Services after classes begin in September.

Metro Toronto Lodge B'Nai Brith Scholarship in Canadian Jewish Studies

Donor: Metro Toronto Lodge B'Nai Brith

The Metro Toronto Lodge B'Nai Brith Scholarship in Canadian Jewish Studies is a prize for the best essay in the area of Canadian Jewish Studies.

Marion Miller Urban Studies Award

Donor: Friends and Colleagues of the late Marion Miller

A prize is awarded annually to a fourth-year Faculty of Arts student majoring in Urban Studies who has demonstrated high academic achievement and made some extracurricular contribution to the Urban Studies program.

Tait Montague Book Prize

The Tait Montague Book Prize is awarded each year to the Economics student who, in the opinion of the Faculty, has achieved the highest standing in the Economics 1000 3.0/1010 3.0 Principles course.

MR. SUB Scholarship

Donor: John F. Tobin

The MR. SUB Scholarship is to be awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Food Service and Hospitality or Business programs and ranked by academic and community involvement.

Gladys Neilson Book Prize in Canadian Studies

Donor: Friends and Colleagues of Gladys Neilson

An annual award of a book prize will be made to a superior student in the Canadian Studies program.

Don Newgren and Winters College Council Scholarship

Donor: Winters College Council

The Don Newgren and Winters College Council Scholarship was established in honour of Donald Newgren and his contribution to Winters College from 1989-1995. The award shall be given to three Winters College students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and who have contributed positively to the Winter's community. Three separate awards will be handed out, one each to a student entering second year, a student entering third year and a student entering their fourth year of study. For further information please contact the Winters College Council office.

bp Nichol Award

bp Nichol's death in September 1988, before his 44th birthday, was a tragedy for York University and the Canadian literary world. He was a winner of the Governor-General's Award, a Fellow of Calumet College and taught with the Creative Writing program. He is remembered as a gentle, giving and humane man. This award, in the form of a book certificate, is given to an exceptional undergraduate student writer for accumulative achievement in creating writing. To be eligible, students must be nominated each spring by an instructor in the Creative Writing program. No application is required. The winner is chosen by a jury appointed by Creative Writing, Humanities, English and Fine Arts.

Nicol, Vince and Wensley Book Prize in Anthropology

This award is given in honour of former staff members, Irene Wensley, Rena Nicol and Beryl Vince for their exemplary service to the Anthropology Department (Arts) and its students. Each year three book prizes will be awarded, one each to the second-, third- and fourth-year Anthropology majors having the highest cumulative grade point average.

Hiromi Niki Memorial Scholarship

Donor: Mrs. Hiromi Niki and Family and Friends of Hiromi Niki

Hiromi Niki was a key contributor to the success of the Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry at York and to the University's Graduate program in Chemistry and Earth and Space Science. In his honour, this award is given to the most outstanding fourth-year student in a honours degree stream in atmospheric chemistry, based on a cumulative grade point average in Science courses. The recipient will have completed at least 90 credits and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 8.0 on all Science courses.

L.L. Odette Sculpture Scholarship

An annual scholarship will be awarded to a third or fourth year student in the Department of Visual Arts. The prime consideration for the award is merit in sculpture. A secondary factor is overall academic standing. This is a spring award.

OECTA Award

Donor: Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association

Established in 1987, the OECTA Award is awarded on the basis of professional and academic excellence, and is open to all candidates graduating from their third year of the Pre-Service program who have completed ED/EDUC 3000 3.0, Teaching Religious Education in the Roman Catholic Separate Schools. To receive this award (with plaque), Ed 111 candidates who meet the grade point average criteria must be recommended by a course director. No application required.

Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association Award (Consecutive)

Donor: Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association

This award is open to all Pre-Service Faculty of Education students enrolled in the Consecutive program, who have completed ED/EDUC 3000 3.0, Teaching Religious Education in the Roman Catholic Separate Schools. The award is made on the basis of professional and academic excellence.

Outstanding Sociology Student, Year One/Year Two/Year Three

These awards are designed to recognize high performance and service among students who major in Sociology (Arts). The award will be presented to one student in each of years 1, 2 and 3. Students must present high academic promise and initiative in both course related and extracurricular activities in the York University and wider communities. Nomination by the course director of a Sociology course is required.

Carleton E. Perrin Book Prize for Excellence in Science and Humanities

Donor: Friends and Colleagues of the late Professor Carleton E. Perrin

This award, in the form of a book certificate, is given to the single most outstanding science student (i.e. an undergraduate student actively registered in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science) in a Humanities course in the Faculty of Arts. Candidates considered for this award are expected to have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, and have a notable appreciation of the humanities. The Chair of the Division of Humanities will seek out the best candidates, and, together with the Director of the Division of Natural Science, will make the selection. The award normally will be presented each year in the fall.

Oscar Peterson Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to outstanding Music majors enrolled in Music 3051 6.0 (Jazz Workshop III) who have maintained a minimum average of B+ in the Jazz program and a minimum overall average of C+. The number of scholarships and monetary value varies dependent upon funds available.

Political Science Scholarship

The scholarship is made to the graduating fourth-year student, Honours or Specialized Honours, including Honours Double Major, in the Faculty of Arts, with the highest grade point average calculated on Political Science courses only. In the event of a tie, the department will decide whether to make more than one award (but no more than three). If more than three students have the same Political Science grade point average, the department will take into consideration the number of Political Science courses taken by the students and their overall grade point averages in its selection of the three nominees.

Irvine R. Pounder Award

Irvine R. Pounder was one of the two founding members of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at York University. This award was established on the 100th anniversary of his birth. The best student in years 2, 3 and 4 will receive a certificate in his name.

President's Creative Writing Prize

Donor: York University

The President's Creative Writing Prize is a literary competition held annually and open to full or part-time York University undergraduate students. Four prizes are awarded for the best entry in poetry, prose fiction, screenplay and stage play. The competition will be judged by a panel of writers who are members of the York community. Contact the Creative Writing program office at 236 Vanier College for information and deadlines.

President's Honour Roll

This distinction is marked by a transcript notation and a letter from the President of York University. It is awarded to the very select group of continuing or graduating students who have achieved a sessional grade point average of 9.0 on a minimum of 30 credits in the previous Fall/Winter term. Winners are identified by the Scholarships and Bursaries unit of the Office of Student Financial Services.

R.F. Price Scholarship Fund

Donor: Friends of the late R.F. Price

Named in honour of R.F. "Bud" Price, a former administrator in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, this scholarship is awarded annually to an Honours Kinesiology and Health Science major student entering the third year of the program. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative average of B and have contributed in a leadership role to the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. Applications are available from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. Please contact the Executive Officer in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science for further information and deadline dates.

Psychology Undergraduate Book Prizes

These awards are offered as a means of identifying, honouring and rewarding excellence in the Psychology Honours program of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science. Six awards will be made annually to the most outstanding second-, third- and fourth-year Psychology students completing a full course load (one award for Faculty of Arts and one award for Faculty of Pure and Applied Science for each year level). Performance will be based upon sessional grade point average.

Charles Edward Rathé Scholarship

The interest on a fund will provide an annual scholarship. The recipient will be a full-time Founders College student who has achieved the highest grade point average on 30 credits completed at York during first year in residence at the University and will be registering in at least 24 credits the following September for second year.

Carey Risman Memorial Scholarship

Donor: Friends and Family of Carey Risman

Carey Risman was a former, exceptional student at York University who passed away January, 1996. He achieved very high academic excellence in the Combined Honours program in biology and chemistry and was awarded the Ruth Hill Memorial Scholarship in 1989. He was also an NSERC summer research student in the Biology Department for several years and published a manuscript in 1991 based on his summer research. He was an enthusiastic, unassuming and caring individual who will be sadly missed by both faculty and fellow students. In his memory, the Carey Risman Memorial Award will be given to a student who is in his/her third year of the Combined Honours program in biology and chemistry. The award will be based on academic achievement, the student must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 7.5 based on a minimum of 60 credits taken in the first two years.

Stuart G. Robbins Book Prize

Awarded each year after grades processing to the third-year Honours Kinesiology and Health Science major student who has completed a minimum of 75 credits, has a minimum B cumulative average, in both academic and practicum courses, and has the highest cumulative grade point average in Kinesiology and Health Science courses. A student may only receive this award once.

Virginia Rock Award

The Virginia Rock Award, created in honour of the first Master of Stong College, is funded by the entire Stong College community. It provides full tuition for one academic year to a returning full-time student entering the second, third or fourth year. The successful candidate will have earned at least a 6.0 academic average, will have been an active contributor to the college and will have demonstrated financial need. The award is thus intended to recognize a distinctive combination of academic achievement and devotion to the college and its ideas. The deadline for application for this award will be April 30. The award will be granted at the beginning of the Fall Term.

E.S. Rogers Film & Video Production Award

Donor: Rogers Communication Inc.

The E.S. Rogers Film & Video Production Award is given annually in recognition of artistic excellence/promise to a fourth-year production student in the Department of Film & Video, Faculty of Fine Arts, to help offset production costs for an approved fourth-year project of outstanding merit. The award, named for E.S. (Ted) Rogers, President and CEO, is supported by an endowment from Rogers Communication Inc.

E.S. Rogers Film & Video Scholarship

Donor: Rogers Communication Inc.

The E.S. Rogers Film & Video Scholarship is an annual award in recognition of academic excellence to a fourth-year production student in the Department of Film & Video, Faculty of Fine Arts, to help offset production costs for an approved fourth-year project of outstanding merit. The award is named for E.S. (Ted) Rogers, President and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc.

Rosedale Chapter (Susan S. Near) I.O.D.E.

Donor: Rosedale Chapter of Toronto I.O.D.E.

An annual award is available to students enrolled in the second or third year of the Canadian Studies program who are Canadian citizens and graduates of an Ontario secondary school.

Samuel G. Rosen Memorial Prize

Donor: Friends and Family of the late Samuel G. Rosen

A book prize is awarded for the outstanding essay in Judaic Studies by a third- or fourth-year student.

Murray G. Ross Award

Donor: York University

This award, established by the Student Council in 1962 in honour of York's first President, is presented annually to a graduating student for scholarship and outstanding contributions to undergraduate student life. No application is required.

Beryl Rowland Book Prize

Donor: Dr. Beryl Rowland

A book certificate is awarded to a McLaughlin student majoring in English with outstanding overall achievement.

George Ryga Award

This award is made annually to a Theatre major achieving the highest academic standing in THEA 3290 8.0-Playwriting I-and registered in THEA 4290 8.0-Playwriting II. The award commemorates the noted playwright George Ryga whose works include The Ecstasy of Rita Joe.

Elizabeth Sabiston Prize for Excellence in Academic Writing

This award is made to a student whose achievements in academic writing in a college course are deemed to be of outstanding quality. Student work will be nominated by the course instructor to the ICC Awards Committee on the basis of originality, critical awareness, presentation and academic quality.

William Pearson Scott Scholarship

Donor: The late William Pearson Scott

A scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in Economics or Political Science, who is entering the fourth year of Specialized Honours studies, or is in the first year of graduate work in either or both of these fields.

The Second City Theatre Prize

Donor: The Second City - Toronto

Established by The Second City - Toronto, Canada's foremost improvisational theatre company, The Second City Theatre Prize is awarded annually to an undergraduate Theatre major in second or higher year of studies who demonstrates exceptional promise/achievement in improvisation and/or comedic performance. The recipient may choose either a cash award of $250 or enrolment in a course given by The Second City's Training Centre.

Gerard Sendrey Prize

Donor: Gerard Sendrey

This award was established by Gerard Sendrey of Bordeaux, France, a renowned graphic artist, to honour outstanding achievement in the Visual Arts. Judging is based on work presented at the Samuel J. Zacks Gallery Invitational Stong Student Show. The Board of Adjudicators reserves the right not to make an award in a given year.

Senior Honours Work Award of Distinction (Faculty of Environmental Studies)

Donor: Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies

This award recognizes students graduating with the degree of Bachelor in Environmental Studies who are judged to have produced the most outstanding Senior Honours Work.

Moshe Shimrat Prize Fund

Donor: Friends and Family of Moshe Shimrat

This fund is used to make awards to students in university and secondary school for interest and demonstrated ability in mathematical problem solving. At present these prizes are awarded in connection with the Putnam Mathematical Competition and Etobicoke-Scarborough Mathematical Competition.

Abraham Isaac Silver Scholarship in Judaic Studies

Donor: The late Abraham Isaac Silver

A scholarship, with some financial consideration, to be awarded bi-annually to a York student or students, specializing in or interested in the field of Judaic Studies, and wishing to study at an institution of higher learning in Israel.

Bruno Skoggard Chinese Language Scholarship

A scholarship to be awarded annually to a registered student with honours standing who demonstrates the importance of Chinese language training for their program of study and career goals. Preference will be given to a student majoring in East Asian Studies, with a demonstrated need to pursue summer language training. Information and application forms are available in the East Asian Studies Office, 030C Founders College. Deadline date is February 15.

Julie Slater Memorial Award

Donor: Faculty of Education Student Association

In 1986, Julie Slater was tragically killed. She was a second-year Arts major and first-year concurrent Education student. In 1989 FESA established an annual book award for a first-year concurrent student who meets the qualifications. The qualifying student will receive the award within the first two weeks of classes. No application required.

Chris Sloan Prize

Donor: Friends of Christine Sloan

This prize was established in the memory of Christine Sloan, Administrative Assistant in the Department of Economics from 1969 to 1987. The award is based on academic achievement and contribution to the department. It is open to students both in the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Carl Smith Book Prize

Donor: Friends and associates of the late Carl Smith

The award was established in memory of Carl Smith, an alumnus of the department who was, at the time of his death, enrolled in York's Political Science Graduate program. The prize is awarded annually to a Political Science major who distinguishes themselves in their third year of study. Distinction will be measured in terms of sessional grade point average in the Autumn/Winter session. A student must have no fewer than 48 and no more than 81 credits at the beginning of the session and they must complete at least 24 credits or the equivalent during the session.

Sport and Recreation Awards

Four awards are given to student applicants reflecting a fair and reasonable balance of college and faculty affiliation and sport and recreation involvement. They will be awarded on the basis of honours standing within their program of study and contribution to sport and recreation programs.

Ernest Daniel Stong Essay Prize

Donor: Friends of Stong College

This award was established in memory of Ernest Daniel Stong (1887-1987), patriarch of the Stong Family. An annual award will be presented to a Stong student in the Canadian Studies program (or other programs) whose essay on a Canadian topic is selected as the most outstanding.

Stong College Scholarship Fund

Donor: Friends of Stong College

Applications will be considered on the basis of academic performance (First-Class Standing), length of college affiliation and registration status. The Scholarship can only be applied towards tuition fees. Further information may be obtained from the Master's Office, 317 Stong College. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right not to make an award in a given year.

Dr. Emily Stowe Award

Donor: Hudson J. Stowe

This annual award and a plaque will be given to the graduating Norman Bethune Residence female student in any Honours program who achieves the highest grades in that final year of full-time study. Contact the Master, Norman Bethune College, at 416-736-5164, for information.

Thomas H.B. Symons Award In Canadian Studies

Donor: Dr. Thomas H.B. Symons

This award is made annually to the student majoring in Canadian Studies at Glendon with the highest overall grade point average at the end of second year.

Tait McKenzie Honour Society

Graduating students who distinguish themselves in the study of Kinesiology and Health Science will be named to the Tait McKenzie Honour Society at Convocation. Members include graduating Honours Kinesiology and Health Science majors who have achieved, minimally, a cumulative grade average of B or higher, an average grade point average of 7.5 in Kinesiology and Health Science academic courses, and an average of B in Physical Education practicum courses. Members receive the book, The Sport Sculpture of R. Tait McKenzie (by A. Kozar), provided by faculty and staff donors within the School of Kinesiology and Health Science.

Taoist Tai Chi Society Chinese Literature Scholarship

Donor: Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada

The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada, in its effort to promote the exchange of Chinese and Canadian culture, offers an annual award to the most outstanding student in a Chinese literature course offered by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. The recipient will be judged on academic achievement and have demonstrated a special interest in Chinese literature and culture.

Bryce M. Taylor Book Prize

Awarded each year after grades processing to the first-year Honours Kinesiology and Health Science major student who has completed a minimum of 24 credits (of which at least six are in Kinesiology and Health Science courses), has a minimum B cumulative average, in both academic and practicum courses, and has the highest cumulative grade point average in Kinesiology and Health Science courses. A student may only receive this award once.

Bryce M. Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Named in honour of Dr. Bryce Taylor, founding Chair and Director of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science this scholarship is awarded to an Honours Kinesiology and Health Science student who is entering their fourth year (84 credits), has a minimum cumulative average of B and has distinguished themselves through public service in the University and in the external community. Applications are available from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. Please contact the Executive Officer in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science for further information and deadline dates.

N.A. Taylor Award for Film

Donor: Friends and Family of N.A. Taylor

The N.A. Taylor Award will be awarded annually to a third-year Fine Arts Film & Video student, returning to fourth year, who has shown outstanding achievement in the area of script writing. This award is available in the spring for fall presentation.

W.B. Templeton Annual Award

The Department of Psychology will give an award for the best Honours thesis. Each spring the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science will nominate theses. An adjudicating committee will evaluate each thesis in terms of comprehensiveness, methodological considerations, scholarship and style. The name of the recipient will be engraved on a plaque located in the department.

Fred Thury Prize

On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Vanier College Productions has instituted this award to honour its founder, Fred Thury. The award recognizes ongoing contributions to theatre and Vanier College. Selection will be made by Vanier College. This award is not necessarily given each year.

Lynne Sarah Torode Memorial Award

This award is given annually in recognition of academic/artistic excellence and promise to a fourth year student specializing in cinematography or television in the Department of Film & Video, Faculty of Fine Arts. Preference will be given to a female student. The award commemorates Lynne Torode, the first female cinematographer at the CBC.

Toronto Biotechnology Initiative Award

Donor: Toronto Biotechnology Initiative (TBI)

The Toronto Biotechnology Initiative has sponsored this annual award to recognize excellence and thereby encourage students to pursue a career in Biotechnology. The award will be given to the outstanding third- or fourth-year Faculty of Pure and Applied Science student in an appropriate Biotechnology course as selected by the Department of Biology.

Toronto Cathay Lions Club Chinese Language Scholarship (Third-Year Chinese Language Scholarship)

Donor: Toronto Cathay Lions Club

A scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding student in a third-year level Chinese language course offered by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. The recipient will be judged on academic achievement and have demonstrated a special interest in Chinese language and culture.

Toronto Duke Ellington Society Scholarship

Donor: Toronto Duke Ellington Society

These scholarships are given annually, for excellence in jazz performance or composition, to one or more music majors concentrating in jazz studies who are enrolled in at least one of the third- or fourth-year jazz workshops, jazz orchestra or jazz composition courses. All eligible students will automatically be considered. The Scholarship is supported by the Toronto Duke Ellington Society, which fosters the performance, study and appreciation of the music of Duke Ellington and his contemporaries.

Toronto Women's Bookstore Award (Faculty of Arts)

Donor: Toronto Women's Bookstore

The Toronto Women's Bookstore Award will be granted to a Faculty of Arts Women's Studies major in third or fourth year who has completed AS/HUMA 2930 6.0/AS/SOSC 2180 6.0. Students must apply to the Women's Studies Executive Committee in September of each year. All applicants must have a minimum grade point average of B+ and demonstrate financial need.

Alice Turner Awards

Donor: Alice Turner and Friends

Two awards will be awarded to outstanding mathematics students, one to a third-year bachelor's degree candidate and one to a fourth-year Honours or Combined Honours degree candidate in the Faculty of Arts, to be selected by the Departmental Awards Committee.

University Women's Club of North York Scholarship

Donor: University Women's Club of North York

One of the main goals of the club is to further the education of women. An annual award is given to a female who is registered in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, who is enrolled in courses leading to a Bachelor of Pure and Applied Science degree and who is in financial need. This award may not be given each year.

University Women's Club of Toronto Scholarship

Donor: University Women's Club of Toronto

An annual scholarship will be awarded to a female student enrolled full-time who either obtains an overall A average in the third year with the highest marks in a program specializing in Canadian Studies or has just completed her fourth year with the highest marks in a program specializing in Canadian Studies and will enter Graduate Studies within two years.

Marina van der Merwe Scholarship

Donor: Sharon Creelman and Sandra Levy

This scholarship is named in honour of Marina van der Merwe in recognition of her ongoing and outstanding contributions as a faculty member in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, coach of the University field hockey team since 1979, coach of the Canadian national team since 1976, and to women in sport through her work with the Canadian Olympic Association, Coaching Association of Canada and Sport Canada.

Vanier College Convocation Prize

One or more book prizes will be awarded annually to a Vanier College student, or students, graduating summa cum laude, who has/have made outstanding contribution to the life of the college and the University, receiving the highest grade point average in Classical Studies, Religious Studies. Award to be presented at Spring/Fall Convocation.

Vanier College Medal for Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the College and the University

Donor: Vanier College

This award consists of a commemorative medal and a book gift certificate and entry of the recipient's name on a scroll which will be kept in the college.

George R. and Mary L. Wallace Award

Donor: Friends and family of the late George R. and Mary L. Wallace

Named in honour of the late George R. Wallace, who was Senior Vice-President and Chief Actuary of the Zurich Life Insurance Company at the time of his death, and his wife the late Mary L. Wallace. An award will be offered in each of the following areas: the Actuarial stream of the Mathematics for Commerce program, the Operations Research stream of the Mathematics for Commerce program and the Applied Mathematics Honours program.

Stanley L. Warner Memorial Award

The friends and family of Stanley L. Warner, Professor of Statistics and Economics, established a memorial fund to celebrate his many contributions. Professor Warner always encouraged his students to look beyond the classroom to experience life to the fullest. He believed in excellence and was often heard in debate with students taking them in directions that they had never dreamed of. The Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, will make a Stanley L. Warner Memorial Award each year to the student submitting the best essay in fulfilment of the writing requirement of the economics degree. Selection will be made in the spring by a departmental committee.

Ian White Memorial Book Prize

Donor: Friends of the late Ian White

An annual book prize to be awarded to a second- or third-year student in the graphics area of the Department of Visual Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, based on excellence in graphics studies and with a minimum B average. This is a fall award.

Eric Winter Award of Merit

Donor: Master's Office, Calumet

This award is given to a graduating student in a three- or four-year program who has maintained at least an 80 per cent course load with a B overall average. Courses must have been taken as a member of Calumet College. The intention of this award is to recognize the student who, in the opinion of the Master, has given exceptional service to the College.

Leonard Wolinsky Scholarships

Given annually to two York students for one year's full-time study in Judaica at an Israeli university. The scholarships are open to any full-time York student who has completed at least one full year at York. Preference will be given to students completing their second year of full-time studies and who are concentrating in Jewish Studies. Enquiries should be addressed to Professor M. Lockshin, 238 Vanier College, telephone 416-736-5191.

Women's Canadian Historical Society of Toronto Scholarship

Donor: Women's Canadian Historical Society of Toronto

To mark its centennary in 1995, the Women's Canadian Historical Society of Toronto established this scholarship. It will be given to the Canadian or landed immigrant student with the highest overall average entering the fourth year of an honours program in history who has taken or will take at least three courses in Canadian history of which two are at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Yeomen Hockey Academic Achievement Award

Donor: Paul Erickson

This award has been made possible through the generosity of Paul Erickson, a York alumnus and former player on the men's varsity hockey team, as a means of encouraging academic achievement among student athletes who are members of the York Yeomen Hockey team. The award will be presented in the fall of each academic year to the continuing undergraduate student who: is a returning member of the Yeomen Hockey team in his third, fourth or fifth year of study; has achieved a minimum grade average of B+ in his previous year of study; and whose academic record shows the greatest improvement in cumulative grade average during the previous year of study. Where there are applicants of equal qualification/merit, the Selection Committee will choose the one with the greatest financial need.

Yeomen Hockey Leadership Award

Donor: Mr. Chris Kostka

This Award will be presented annually to a member of the Yeomen hockey team who consistently exhibits leadership qualities such as courage and vision; is an effective communicator and motivator; and serves as a role model to other players on the team. The recipient must be a continuing student who has achieved a minimum grade average of B.

Yeomen Volleyball Excellence Awards

These monies have been generated through alumni donations and fund raising events of the Yeomen Volleyball team (high school tournaments, player and coaches clinics etc.). These awards are given annually in the fall of each academic year to one or more continuing students who: are returning members of the Yeomen Volleyball team; have achieved a minimum grade average of B in their previous year of study. Preference will be given to those applicants who have demonstrated a high skill level in a starting position on the Yeomen Volleyball team for a minimum of one season. Where there are applicants of equal qualification/merit, the Selection Committee will choose the one(s) with the greatest financial need.

Yeowomen Field Hockey Excellence Award

These monies have been generated through fund raising events of the Yeowomen Field Hockey team, principally an annual field hockey development camp (for athletes, coaches and umpires) and an annual high school tournament which have been staffed voluntarily by coaches, athletes and alumni. These awards are given annually in the fall of each academic year to one or more continuing students who: are returning members of the Yeowomen Field Hockey team; have achieved a minimum grade average of 70 per cent in their previous year of study. Preference will be given to those applicants who have demonstrated a high skill level in a starting position on the Yeowomen Field Hockey team for a minimum of one season. Where there are applicants of equal qualification/merit, the Selection Committee will choose the one(s) with the greatest financial need.

Yeowomen Volleyball Alumni Award

These monies have been generated through alumni donations and fund raising events of the Yeowomen Volleyball team (high school tournaments, player and coaches clinics etc.) which have been voluntarily staffed by coaches, alumni and athletes. These awards are given annually to a continuing student who is a current member of the Yeowomen Volleyball team and who has achieved a minimum grade average of 70 per cent in their previous year of study. The Selection Committee will consider financial need, demonstrated athletic excellence and number of years on the Yeowomen Volleyball team as criteria in its selection. Where there are applicants of equal qualification/merit, the Selection Committee will choose the one with the greatest financial need.

York Science Undergraduate Summer Research Awards

This award replaces the NSERC award and is designed to expose promising students to research in Science with a view to further preparing them for graduate study.

YUFA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

Donor: YUFA Foundation and York University

A generous donation by the York University Faculty Association has made possible awards of substantial value to the top students in the Faculties of Arts, Atkinson, Education, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Glendon, Osgoode, Pure and Applied Science and the Schulich School of Business. The recipients will have completed between 60 and 90 credits at York University, achieved the best accumulative grade point average in their Faculty, and will subsequently re-register at York to complete their undergraduate degree program. The scholarships may be held only once and will be payable at the time of the re-registration. Students who are coregistered in the concurrent education program will only be considered for this award by the Faulty of Education.

Samuel J. Zacks Scholarship Fund

Donor: Mrs. Ayala Zacks Abramov

This Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student enrolled in either the History of Art, Visual Arts, or Performing Arts programs in the Faculty of Fine Arts on the basis of academic and/or artistic merit, predicated on college affiliation of at least one full academic session. The scholarship can only be applied towards tuition fees. For further information, please contact the Masters Office, 317 Stong College. The Scholarship Committee and the Board of Adjudicators reserves the right not to make an award in a given year.

The Joseph Zbili Memorial Book Prize In Hebrew

In memory of Joseph Zbili, coordinator of Hebrew Studies, this book prize will be awarded annually to the outstanding student in an advanced Hebrew course. The award will be made in the spring.