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ACAA and ASA Award

The Atkinson College Alumni Association (ACAA) and the Atkinson Student Association Award (ASA) was established in recognition of high academic achievement in AK/ADMS 2510 3.00 offered by the School of Administrative Studies, Atkinson.

The recipient will be selected from among students who have completed AK/ADMS 2510 3.00 in the previous 12 months (i.e. fall, winter, or summer term), obtained a minimum grade of B+ (7.0) in the course, have completed at least 30 York credits with an overall minimum grade point average of 7.0 and have demonstrated financial need.

Ida Alpert Bursary Fund

The Alpert Bursary honours the memory of Ida Alpert whose contributions to social work spanned professional and voluntary work in the United States and Canada. The award is made on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and financial need, and is available to students currently enrolled in the bachelor of social work program. Awards will be made annually to defray tuition and other course-related costs. The minimum expected value of the award will be $500; at least three awards will be made each year.

Atkinson Students' Association (ASA) Bursary

The bursary was established by the Atkinson Students' Association, to help students in need of financial support. Students must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and meet Ontario residency requirements as per OSAP guidelines.

Canadian Daughters' League Award

The Canadian Daughters League is an educational and sororall society which was established in 1923 to promote the interests of Canada. This award goes to a student currently enrolled in the bachelor of social work program who demonstrates financial need, to be selected by the School of Social Work on the basis of need and academic excellence. One award will be made each year.

Harry S. Crowe/Atkinson Students' Association (ASA) Bursary

The Harry S. Crowe/Atkinson Students' Association (ASA) Bursary fund is for Atkinson students requiring financial assistance who have demonstrated financial need on a bursary application form.

Marta Danylewycz Memorial Bursary

This bursary is in honour of Marta Danylewycz who was a professor of history in Atkinson. The selection committee will give preference to students entering Atkinson from bridging courses.

Fish Memorial Bursary

The Fish Memorial Bursary, given in honour of Aaron and Zlata Fish, provides for one or more bursaries annually in varying amounts to recognize academic achievement and to provide financial assistance for deserving Atkinson students. The award is granted to an Atkinson student or students who have completed at least 30 Atkinson credits with the best academic performance among those who have shown financial need on a bursary application form.

Elspeth Heyworth Bursary

Out of the interest on a capital fund contributed by colleagues, students and friends, Atkinson offers an annual bursary to recognize Elspeth Heyworth's outstanding contributions as a teacher and her commitment to accessible university education. The bursary will be awarded on the basis of financial need to either a student proceeding to a bachelor of social work degree or to a graduate of Atkinson's Women's Studies Program bridging course enrolling in the first degree course at Atkinson. Consideration will also be given to the student's academic record.

Hong Kong and Asian Awards

The Hong Kong and Asian Awards are offered to one or more Atkinson students who: have completed at least 30 Atkinson credits with a minimum overall average of 7.0 (B+); are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, meet Ontario residency requirements as per OSAP guidelines; demonstrate financial need on an Atkinson bursary form.

Hong Kong Students' Association Award

The Hong Kong Students' Association Award was established to encourage and support students pursuing their degree through Atkinson. The award will be made annually to an Atkinson student who: has completed at least 30 Atkinson credits with a minimum overall average of 7.0 (B+); is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, meets Ontario residency requirements as per OSAP guidelines; demonstrates financial need on an Atkinson bursary form.

George Hopton Award

The George Hopton Award was established by the Atkinson Students' Association (ASA) and friends, to honour Professor Hopton, retired Professor of Humanities at York University, ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church, and former Master of Atkinson. Professor Hopton was an advocate for redressing systemic imbalances and social injustices. This award is intended to recognize and encourage students with special needs or circumstances. It will be awarded annually to an Atkinson student who is pursuing his/her first degree; has completed at least 18 Atkinson credits, six of which should be a general education course (one full course); has at least 7.0 (B+) overall average; is majoring in any of the following fields: humanities, religious studies, social science, sociology, social work, women's studies. Preference will be given to a student who is financially needy (per Atkinson bursary guidelines); the first in her/his family to attend university; a single parent (male or female); disabled; aboriginal.

Dorothea Johnson Award in Nursing

Dorothea Johnson began her career as a nursing professional in South Africa during a time when equal access to education did not exist. She actively pursued her education over many years despite the financial and political obstacles and obtained both her RN certification and additional practical certificates. Mrs. Johnson strongly believes in the importance of lifelong learning. She established the Dorothea Johnson Award in Nursing to encourage and assist individuals who are pursuing a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BScN) at Atkinson.

The award will be made annually to an Atkinson student pursuing the BScN program who has completed at least 30 Atkinson/York University credits and has the best academic performance among those who have shown financial need on an Atkinson bursary application form.

The R. Vernon Johnson Memorial Bursary

The R. Vernon Johnson Memorial Bursary was established by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Vernon Johnson. Mr. Johnson studied at the University of Capetown before moving to Canada. He taught English as a Second Language at Joyce Public School and continued his education at York University, graduating from Atkinson in 1975 with a BA degree in geography. The bursary will be awarded in the fall of each year to a mature part-time student who is enrolled in at least one geography course at Atkinson and who has demonstrated financial need on a bursary application form.

Franc and Mary Joubin Bursary Fund

Through the generosity of the late Mr. Franc R. Joubin, this Fund was established to assist Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies students. The bursary is granted to a) students who have been registered in less than 18 credits per session and demonstrate financial need on a bursary application form, with preference given to students whose education has been interrupted for financial reasons, or: b) students who are in pursuit of Graduate studies in Canada or abroad, immediately upon graduation. Students who are admitted to graduate studies at York University and who demonstrate financial need on a bursary application form may also be eligible for a tuition bursary in the amount of $1000.00.

Varpu Lindström Award

The Varpu Lindström award has been established by the Atkinson Students' Association (ASA), the international community, colleagues, students, alumni and friends of Dr. Lindström to honour her contribution to cultural and educational programs and her involvement with part-time students, women's studies, immigrant women's history, Canadian social and cultural history and multiculturalism. Dr. Lindström is a professor of History at York University. She is regarded as the premier scholarly authority on Finnish Canadian immigration history and is well-known in Canada as she is internationally. Dr. Lindström has written extensively on this subject and in addition to her academic achievements, she was awarded various accolades including "Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, First Class". She was Chair of the (then) Atkinson History Department and Master of Atkinson for three years. The Award will be made annually to an Atkinson student who: has completed at least 48 credits with preference to students majoring in history, Canadian studies, or women's studies; has at least a 7.0 (B+) overall average; is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, meets Ontario residency requirements as per OSAP guidelines; demonstrates financial need.

Victor S. MacKinnon Award

The Victor S. MacKinnon Award has been established by colleagues, students and friends to honour Professor Victor S. MacKinnon who retired from active teaching in the Department of Administrative Studies in 1994. His tenure at Atkinson included the positions of Director of the Division of Social Science, Chair of Administrative Studies and Master of Atkinson. In addition to his teaching, he has published and written work on constitutional law, charter of rights and freedoms, statutory reform, and has written extensively in numerous scholarly journals and law reviews. Professor MacKinnon made an impact on a number of areas of scholarly and intellectual life in Canada and internationally. The award will be made annually to an Atkinson student who: is majoring in administrative studies and has completed at least 48 credits; has completed at least one course reflecting Professor MacKinnon's work and involvement in administrative, constitutional and comparative law, public administration, social, political and economic thought, and with a grade of at least B+ in each course; holds the highest overall average among the qualified candidates; is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, meets Ontario residency requirements as per OSAP guidelines; demonstrates financial need.

Mary McCann Bursary

Two bursaries of $500 will be available each year (fall and winter) for Atkinson students enrolled in the BScN program (post-RN and collaborative streams) who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are single parents.

Jacqueline McCarthy Award in Nursing

The Jacqueline McCarthy Award will be given to a fourth-year student enrolled full-time in the Collaborative Nursing Program who demonstrates academic excellence with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.0 (B+), financial need, and plans to pursue a career in community nursing. Candidates must submit a document stating their career plans.

Daphne McNeil Memorial Award

The Daphne McNeil Memorial Award was established by family, friends and colleagues to commemorate Daphne McNeil, who served as a marriage and family counsellor in York Region from 1976 until her death in 1990. Daphne received both of her degrees from York University: BA in psychology in 1983 and BSW in 1986. An avid learner and an inspired counsellor, she was valued by many of her peers for her zest for personal and professional growth.

The successful candidate for this award must demonstrate financial need and must be an Atkinson BSW student. Preference will be given to a single parent with one or more dependants under the age of eighteen, and who demonstrates commitment to anti-discriminatory social work practice. Application forms are available through the School of Social Work. If there is no suitable candidate in any given year, no award will be made.

Tim Price Bursary

Tim Price was a co-chair of The National Campaign for York University and member of the University's Board of Governors. He has donated this bursary to assist a student registered in the School of Administrative Studies, Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, Ontario resident and who demonstrates financial need.

Colin Ramsay Bursary

The Colin Ramsay Bursary is to be awarded yearly to a mature student enrolling in the post-RN bachelor of science in nursing (Honours) program, or the School of Health Policy and Management at Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies at York University. The award will be given to a student currently employed in the field of nursing and holding a current RN certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario, with preference given to students who have had their studies interrupted, and are returning to school to further her/his education. Applicants are required to submit a one-page letter outlining their personal and educational background, as well as a reference letter from their current employer. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Hany Salama Bursary

Thanks to a generous donation, matched by funds from the Ontario government, the Hany Salama Bursary has been established to provide encouragement and financial support to one or two Atkinson students who:

• are majoring in computer science or mathematics;
• have completed a minimum of 30 York credits, of which at least 18 credits are Atkinson;
• demonstrate financial need on an Atkinson bursary form;
• are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants; and
• meet the Ontario residency requirement as per OSAP guidelines.

Note: The bursary/bursaries will be awarded in September of each year. If there is no suitable candidate in a given year, no award will be made.

Glenn Thompson Bursary

The Glenn Thompson Bursary will be given to a student with a psychiatric disability entering or enrolled in a Masters of Social Work program in the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies (full-time) and demonstrating financial need.

A student applying for The Glenn Thompson Bursary will be required to (a) produce written diagnosis from a currently registered medical doctor or psychiatrist that has been signed no more than 12 months from the date of the award application (b) sign the Atkinson Counselling Centre's (the "Centre") standard release form which permits the Centre to submit their name to Atkinson's Faculty Council for the purpose of selecting the Bursary recipient and (c) complete an Atkinson Bursary form.

Chaloner-Merrett Award

The Chaloner-Merrett Award provides for one or more bursaries annually in varying amounts to recognize academic achievement and to provide financial assistance for deserving Atkinson students. The award is granted to an Atkinson student or students who have demonstrated a high level of achievement early in their academic program (normally those who have completed 12-30 credits). The selection will be made from those students who have shown financial need on a bursary application form.

Cathy Moseley Memorial Prize

Cathy Moseley came to the Women's Studies program at York University through a Bridging course after being out of school for twenty-five years. Cathy loved her studies at Atkinson, was passionate about learning and believed her calling was to help people. To this end she studied hard through days where all she had to go on was her unfailing belief in herself and a positive outlook. In December 1998 she was diagnosed with cancer, but she remained positive and determined to beat her disease and return to school to complete her degree. Cathy received her degree one week before she passed away in August 2000. This prize was created by Cathy's family and friends at York to honour her memory and dream.

The award will be made annually to an Atkinson student entering through an Atkinson Bridging course with the best academic performance with a B average or better, a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, Ontario resident and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student entering a women's studies degree program. If there is no candidate entering the Women's Studies Program, preference will be given to a student entering an Atkinson liberal arts degree program.

Toronto Women's Bookstore Book Prize

The Toronto Women's Bookstore offers an annual prize toward the purchase of books at the bookstore. This prize is offered to a student proceeding to a degree in women's studies. The successful candidate(s) must have completed AK/AS/GL/WMST 2500 6.00 with a minimum grade of B+. Preference will be given to those students who demonstrate financial need.

University Women's Club North York

This award is available to an Atkinson student in a degree program who has satisfactorily completed at least 30 credits and who is in need of financial assistance. Preference will be given to North York residents.