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Peter E. Board Bursary

This award was established by the Faculty of Education in the memory of Professor Peter E. Board. Recipients must show both financial need and academic promise. Students should submit an application along with a course director's recommendation to the Secretary, Petitions and Awards Committee in the Faculty of Education. Applications, available from the Faculty, must be received by January 10.

Faculty of Education Entrance Award

The Faculty of Education recognizes that students may be challenged in their pursuit of a postsecondary education because of limited financial resources. We are committed to providing these individuals with the opportunity to realize their goal to complete their Education degree. The Faculty of Education Entrance Award's selection criteria will be based on academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Jamison Family Award

Donor: Ms. Nadina Jamison

The Jamison Family Award has been established by the Jamison family to provide an annual award to a deserving York University student with a preference given to those students who are in the Faculty of Education. All Faculty of Education students, both concurrent and consecutive, are eligible for this award. Students must be enrolled in practicum courses during the academic year the award is offered. The award is based on recognized academic promise. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Lakeshore Teachers College Bursary Fund

Donor: Lakeshore Teachers College

An annual bursary will be awarded to a student coregistered in the Faculty of Education who is in financial need. Applications, which are available through the Office of Student Programs, Faculty of Education, and the Glendon Education Office, should be submitted to the same office before November 1.

The Learning Company School Canada Technology Leadership Award

Donor: Mr. Robert Martellacci

This award is given to a full-time undergraduate in the BEd Concurrent or Consecutive program or graduate student enrolled in the MEd or PhD program in Education. The first award shall be given to an undergraduate student; the following year the award shall go to a graduate student. The award shall continue to be given on this alternating cycle. The recipient must demonstrate leadership in the application of technology to teaching and learning in schools or the community, as well as a willingness to present a workshop or seminar to the Faculty of Education on the use of technology in teaching and learning during the year of tenure of the award. A minimum grade point average of B (6.0) or the equivalent is required. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

The Learning.Station.Com Canadian Technology Bursary

Donor: Mr. Domenic Sicilia

The Learning.Station.Com Canadian Technology Bursary has been established through a gift made by Domenic Sicilia. The Learning.Station.Com Canada is North America's leading subscription-based network dedicated to the education marketplace. This bursary is for an undergraduate continuing student in the Faculty of Education program. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

MarySue McCarthy Bursary

This award has been established by the Faculty of Education Alumni Association to honour Professor MarySue McCarthy, an outstanding educator and a founding member of the Faculty. Recipients will be able to demonstrate both academic promise and financial need.

Stan M. Shapson Bursary

Donor: Stan M. Shapson

Stan Shapson is a York graduate (MA '69, PhD '73) who went on to become the Dean of the Faculty of Education from 1990 to 1998 and Associate Vice-President, Strategic Academic Initiative. This award will be made annually to a deserving student who is enrolled in the Jewish Teacher Education program (Faculties of Arts and Education). The recipient must be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, an Ontario resident and must demonstrate financial need.