This award was established in memory of Ferdous Akhter, a visual artist who died in 1990. The award is to provide assistance to a student enrolled in a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in visual arts, who is in financial need and demonstrates artistic merit. Recipients must be female students who have shown excellence/promise in studio work.

This award is dedicated to the memory of Juan Antonio, a dancer/choreographer/teacher who taught at York from 1985-1988. He is remembered for his ability to inspire young dancers and influenced 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.

The Art History Award is given in recognition of excellence in art history to a visual arts student enrolled in second year studies or higher in the BA program. Eligibility criteria include financial need, Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status and Ontario residency as per OSAP regulations.

The Sterling Beckwith Award, established by the Music Department's founding Chair, is open to second- and third-year music majors who demonstrate exceptional promise and ability in performance, superior musicianship and a breadth of cultural and academic interests. Preference is given to students of voice. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Donor: Reggae Canada

Established by Reggae Canada in honour of renowned Jamaican poet, Louise Bennett-Coverley, the award is given to a 2nd or 3rd year music major who demonstrates exceptional promise/achievement in world music studies and who is in financial need. Students are invited to apply in the fall of each year.

This bursary is to honour James A. Beveridge, the founding Chair of the Department of Film & Video at York University and a renowned Canadian documentary filmmaker. This award will be given to the applicant with the best proposal for a documentary film for fourth-year production. Candidates must be third-year students intending to register in fourth-year film production. Financial need will also be a stipulation.

Donor: J.P. Bickell Foundation

The J.P. Bickell Foundation Awards are open to fine arts students who are engaged in Faculty of Fine Arts projects, courses or programs involving community outreach. Eligibility criteria include financial need, Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status, and Ontario residency.

The Ronald Bloore Award is given annually to an undergraduate student in excellent academic standing who is enrolled in second or higher year of studies in the Department of Visual Arts. Recipients must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. The award was established in honour of noted Canadian artist and York Professor Emeritus Ronald Bloore.

The Ken Carpenter Award is given in recognition of academic excellence to a visual arts major who is enrolled in at least one half course in art history at the 3000 level and who is in financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

The CASA Fine Arts Student Award is given annually to a fine arts student demonstrating a strong record of involvement in and positive contribution to student government or departmental, Faculty or York University activities, while maintaining satisfactory progress in his/her studies. Eligibility criteria include financial need, Ontario residency and Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status. Current members of CASA are not eligible to apply. The award was established by the Creative Arts Students Association (CASA), the student government in the Faculty of Fine Arts.

The Bill Chan Bursary is given annually to a student in the Faculty of Fine Arts who is in financial need, and who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and a resident of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Donor: Mr. Steve Mirkopoulos, Mr. Nick Mirkopoulos, Mr. Larry Mirkopoulos and Families

The Cinespace Studios Film & Video Production Award recognizes exceptional artistic merit and achievement demonstrated by a 3rd year film & video major in financial need, who is returning to 4th year production studies.

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.

The Dance Education Award is given annually to a dance major in the Faculty of Fine Arts who demonstrates exceptional achievement/strength in courses related to dance teaching. Eligibility requirements include completion of at least five courses with a minimum grade of B and financial need. The Dance Education Award reflects the Dance Department's commitment to the training of educators in the field of dance.

The Department of Visual Arts Award is given annually to a visual arts student with a strong academic record who is in financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and residents of Ontario as per OSAP regulations.

Donor: Professor Don Newgren with additional contributions from alumni, faculty, staff and friends from the Design Department and the Faculty of Fine Arts

The Design Department Alumni Award is given to a third-year design major who has a strong academic record and has demonstrable financial need. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and resident of Ontario.

The Joseph Drapell Award, named in honour of the distinguished Canadian painter, is given annually to one or more visual arts majors in recognition of artistic and academic excellence. Eligible students will be in their second or higher year of study in the BFA program. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Limited funds may be available to fine arts students on the basis of financial need.

Faculty of Fine Arts Opportunity Awards are open to fine arts majors enrolled in full- or part-time studies in any Fine Arts program, at any year level, who demonstrate exceptional academic and/or artistic achievement or potential and are in financial need. Eligibility criteria include Ontario residency and Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

Donor: Contributions from alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the Department of Film & Video

The Film & Video Bursary is given annually to a film & video major in good standing who is in financial need. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and an Ontario resident.

Donor: Professor Joy Cohnstaedt with additional contributions from alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Fine Arts Cultural Studies Program

The Fine Arts Cultural Studies Award is given in recognition of academic excellence to a second- or third-year fine arts cultural studies major. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and resident of Ontario who demonstrates financial need. The award was established by Professor Joy Cohnstaedt, a former coordinator of the FACS Program.

The Ella Fitzgerald Award for Jazz Performance is given annually to a third- or fourth-year music student concentrating in jazz studies. Selection/eligibility criteria include artistic excellence and financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

The Mira Friedlander Award recognizes exceptional promise/achievement in theatre studies; theatre writing, criticism, world and/or Canadian theatre studies. Theatre majors who are in financial need and are completing their third year of studies and continuing into fourth year are eligible to apply. The award was established by family, friends and colleagues in memory of theatre critic and writer Mira Friedlander.

The purpose of this award is to provide assistance to theatre majors who are in financial need and who are in good standing in the department. Students who are interested in applying should contact the Department of Theatre.

The Jean Gascon Award in Acting is given annually to a third- or fourth-year theatre major in the acting stream, who has shown outstanding creativity and originality and the ability to work in a wide variety of theatrical forms, as demonstrated in studio and public performance work. 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 Jean Gascon Award in Acting was established in honour of the late Jean Gascon, founder of Montreal's Théâtre du Nouveau Monde, co-founder of the National Theatre School, and former artistic director of the Stratford Festival, to commemorate his outstanding work as an actor and director and his enormous contribution to the development of theatre and theatre artists in Canada.

Established in memory of Russell Norman Gladstone, this bursary is offered annually to a mature student in the Faculty of Fine Arts who demonstrates financial need.

The GVFX Award is given in recognition of outstanding artistic achievement/promise in film and video production to a film & video major proceeding into the fourth year of study in the production stream. Eligibility criteria include financial need, Ontario residency and Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status. The award has two components: a 10-week paid summer internship in the Toronto studio of GVFX and support towards production costs of the recipient's fourth-year project. GVFX is an award-winning Canadian company offering integrated visual effects services for film and television.

The K. Hayano Printmaking Award is given each spring to a visual arts major who has demonstrated excellence in printmaking, is currently enrolled in a printmaking course and will be returning to continue studies in the fall. 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 Imasco Performing Arts Awards are tuition credits awarded to full-time undergraduate performance majors in the Faculty of Fine Arts in recognition of outstanding ability and achievement in one or more of the performing arts. Applicants must be enrolled in second or third year and returning to continue full-time studies in fine arts. Eligibility criteria include sound academic standing, financial need, Ontario residency and Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status. The awards were established by Imasco, a diversified Canadian company based in Montreal which takes an active role in supporting excellence in academic endeavours.

The Diti Katona, John Pylypczak Award, established by York alumna Diti Katona, is given to a third- or fourth-year design student for excellence in design practicum courses. The recipient must also be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and an Ontario resident who demonstrates financial need.

The Konopny-Fischtein Family Award is given annually to a third- or fourth-year visual arts student enrolled in the BA stream and is based on academic excellence. 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 Patricia and Robert Martin Award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in an adjudicated performance to a third- or fourth-year student in the classical performance stream in the Department of Music. Eligibility criteria include sound academic standing, financial need, Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status and Ontario residency.

The Louis Odette Sculpture Awards are given annually in recognition of promise and achievement in sculpture. Visual arts majors who have completed at least one half course in sculpture are eligible to apply. Selection/eligibility criteria include sound academic standing and financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Two Orpheus Awards are given each year for outstanding achievement in adjudicated vocal performance to music majors in the classical performance stream. Eligibility criteria include financial need, Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status and Ontario residency.

An annual bursary to be awarded to both full- and part-time students majoring in music. Preference will be given to mature students. Nominations will be made in the fall.

Bursaries are available to students demonstrating financial need and who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, jazz studies at York University. Preference will be given to students enrolled full-time.

This award has been established by the ICE Group of Companies and family and friends in the memory of Michael Plexman, a graduate of the Department of Visual Arts at York University (BFA '83). Applicants must be third- or fourth-year Faculty of Fine Arts students and demonstrate innovation in creative work in visual arts, design, new media or interactive multimedia. 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.

In memory of Cheryl Rosen a bursary is awarded to a needy student in the third or fourth year of study in the Department of Theatre, Faculty of Fine Arts. This is a fall award.

The Harry Rowe Bursary is open to all meritorious Faculty of Fine Arts students facing acute financial hardship and is intended to enable them to continue their studies. Priority consideration will be given to the needs of students with disabilities and students from groups that have been historically disadvantaged because of race, colour, ancestry and/or ethnic origin. 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 Harry W.W. Rowe Arts of the Americas Bursary is open to third- and fourth-year visual arts and fine arts cultural studies majors who are in financial need and who demonstrate a strong interest in, and commitment to, the study of the art history, art criticism and/or visual cultures of South, Central and/or North America.

Bursaries are available to full-time and part-time students in the Music Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, who are in financial need.

The Nancy Scoular Underhill Piano Award is given in recognition of exceptional promise and ability in classical piano performance to a second-year music major. Preference will be given to female students. Eligibility criteria include financial need, Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status and Ontario residency. The award was established in honour of Nancy Underhill by her family and friends.

The Sorbara Award in Music recognizes outstanding creative achievement in music in the areas of composition, improvisation or sound design. Third-year music majors who are pursuing studies full-time and who will be proceeding into their fourth year of study are eligible to apply for this award. 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 Spedding Memorial Award in Dance is given to a third- or fourth-year dance major for excellence in choreography as demonstrated in the presentation of an original work in public performance in the Dance Department. 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 award was established in memory of Eleanor Margaret Spedding Paterson and Charlotte Jane Spedding Mitchell by their family.

The Spedding Memorial Award in Music is given annually to a fourth-year music major in recognition of academic and/or artistic excellence in music. 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 award was established in memory of Eleanor Margaret Spedding Paterson and Charlotte Jane Spedding Mitchell by their family.

Donor: Ms Nalini Stewart

The Nalini & Tim Stewart Photography Award is given to a fourth-year visual arts major for exceptional achievement in photography. Eligibility criteria include financial need, Canadian citizen or permanent resident status, and Ontario residency. The award was established by Nalini Stewart, a longtime volunteer in the arts and member of York University's Board of Governors.

Donor: Contributions from Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Friends of the Department of Dance

The Grant Strate Award in Dance, named for the department's founding Chair, is given annually to an undergraduate dance major in any year of study who shows strength in both studio and academic studies in dance. The eligibility/selection criteria include sound academic standing overall and financial need. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and an Ontario resident.

The John M. Tait Award, established by an alumnus of York University, recognizes exceptional promise/achievement in theatre production. Theatre majors concentrating in production who are in financial need, Canadian citizens or permanent residents and Ontario residents are eligible to apply.

The Manorama Thakkar Award in Indian Dance is given in recognition of excellence and achievement in performance or research studies in Indian dance. Both undergraduate and graduate students in dance are eligible to apply, but preference will be given to undergraduate applicants. Selection/eligibility criteria include sound academic standing and financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). The Manorama Thakkar Award in Indian Dance was established by renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer Menaka Thakkar in memory of her mother. The Award is supported through the Manorama and Bhanuchandra Thakkar Endowment Fund.

The Menaka Thakkar Award in World Dance is given annually to a third- or fourth-year dance student in recognition of excellence and achievement in studio work or academic studies in world dance. Selection/eligibility criteria include sound academic standing and financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). The Menaka Thakkar Award in World Dance was established by Indian classical dancer and choreographer Menaka Thakkar, an adjunct professor in the Department of Dance at York University. The award is supported through the Manorama and Bhanuchandra Thakkar Endowment Fund.

Four Theatre Department Bursaries are given annually to theatre majors in good standing who are in financial need. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and residents of Ontario.

Two Saint Thyagaraja Music Awards are presented annually in recognition of artistic and scholarly achievement in Indian classical music studies. One award is given for demonstrated artistic excellence to a student enrolled in performance studies (vocal/instrumental) of Indian classical music. The other award recognizes top standing in the academic study of Indian classical music. Applicants must be undergraduate music majors pursuing full-time studies. Selection/eligibility criteria also include financial need, Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status and Ontario residency as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

The Helen Vari Award is given in recognition of outstanding creative or scholarly achievement and overall academic excellence to a third- or fourth-year film & video student. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. The award was established by Helen Vari, a member of York University's Board of Governors.

The Tim Whiten Award is given for outstanding achievement in studio work to a visual arts major in second or higher year of study in the BFA stream, who demonstrates interest and ability in a wide range of artistic media. Eligibility criteria include financial need, Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status and Ontario residency. The award is named in honour of York Visual Arts Professor Tim Whiten.

The Willowdale Group of Artists Award is a renewable award given annually to a second-year visual arts major in recognition of outstanding achievement in painting. The recipient must have top grades in painting and a 7.0 (B+) average overall and must demonstrate financial need. The award is renewable for two subsequent years, contingent on maintenance of the same high academic standing and particular excellence in painting. Recipients may apply to participate in an exhibition with the Willowdale Group of Artists, a community-based association dedicated to the art of painting.