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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 Science and Engineering Gold Medal for Academic Excellence

The Faculty of Science and Engineering 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 Science and Engineering Silver Medal

This distinction is awarded to the graduating student from the Faculty of Science and Engineering 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 6.00 Sociology of Education.

Stanley Fefferman Prize in Creative Writing

Donor: Multiple donors

The Stanley Fefferman Prize in Creative Writing is awarded annually to a student who produces the best piece of original work in an Atkinson creative writing course. In years when a creative writing course is not offered at Atkinson, the prize is open to students taking creative writing courses in the Faculty of Arts. The prize will be awarded early in the fall term, for work completed in the previous fall/winter and summer sessions.

Suzanne Finn Prize

Donor: Mr. Jim Hill

This prize is awarded to a student entering the fourth year of the collaborative BScN program in the School of Nursing. The recipient will have demonstrated a combination of high academic standing (minimum grade point average of 7.5) and exhibited characteristics of enthusiasm, leadership and professionalism in the third year of the same program.

Field Hockey Excellence Award

These monies have been generated through fund raising events of the 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 field hockey team; have achieved a minimum average grade of B over all courses taken for the session, 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 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.

Sally Murray Findley Memorial Scholarship

The Sally Murray Findley Memorial Scholarship has been established to honour the late Sally Findley, former Administrative Secretary of the (then) Atkinson Computer Science and Mathematics Department. This scholarship will be awarded annually for academic excellence to a student majoring in computer science or mathematics at Atkinson who has completed at least 48 Atkinson credits including at least 18 credits in the major, with an average of at least B+ in the major. No application is required.

Fine Arts Convocation Award of Recognition for Academic Distinction

This is 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 6.0 (B). The value of the 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 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 6.0 (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 (B+) or better. The divisional committee reserves the right not to make an award in a given year.

The Frances Frisken Urban Studies Prize

The Frances Frisken Urban Studies Prize was established by the Urban Studies Program to offer assistance to continuing students. The award will be given to the urban studies major who achieves the highest grade in SOSC 2710 9.00 A - City Lives and City Forms. In the event of a tie, the award will be given to the student with the highest sessional grade point average.

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) Edward Appathurai Scholarship in International Studies

This is awarded to the most outstanding student registered in the final year of the International Studies Program with a minimum overall average of 7.0 (B+).

b) 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.

c) Brazier Family Prize

This prize, awarded at Glendon convocation, recognizes the special achievement of a graduating student who has overcome major physical challenges in the pursuit of his or her degree. This prize is in honour of the Brazier family, in particular Glendon graduate Heather Brazier who achieved her Bachelor of Arts degree against seemingly impossible physical odds. Faculty members will nominate potential recipients, and these nominee(s) will be forwarded to the Friends of Glendon Committee for a final decision on a recipient.

d) 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, C138 York Hall, before April 30. The Selection Committee reserves the right not to award a scholarship every year.

e) 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).

f) 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.

g) 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.

h) 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.

i) 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.

j) 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.

k) 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 Excellence 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 Scholarship

Donor: Bertrand Gerstein

A renewable scholarship of $2,500 will be made to an Atkinson undergraduate of high academic standing (minimum 7.0 (B+) average) who has completed at least 60 York credits, of which 30 credits were completed at Atkinson, has never undertaken a full-time (18 credits or more) course load, and who now wishes to attend York University on a full-time (at least 18 credits) basis. Application deadline is April 30. The recipient will be selected in May and the award will be applied to the fall/winter session of the same year.

H.K. Girling Literature Prize

Donor: Girling Family

The H.K. Girling Literature Prize was established by friends and family in memory of Professor Harry K. Girling, a member of the York University English Department from 1962 to 1984. The prize is awarded annually, on the recommendation of the English Department, to a student enrolled in a 2000- or 3000-level English course. Its basis is an outstanding essay written for that course by a student who shows commitment to literature in both the classroom and in other ways. Submissions will include both a clean copy of the essay and an accompanying letter written by the student detailing his or her commitment to literature and to connecting his or her studies to contemporary culture. An application is required to be eligible for this prize.

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 6.0 (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 6.00/AS/SOSC 4200 6.00, 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 three 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 6.0 (B) in their major department and/or division.

The Eva Halward Prize

The Eva Halward Prize is awarded to the student in Atkinson religious studies who achieves the highest standing in an Atkinson religious studies core course in the twelve months preceding the date of award.

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 by friends and colleagues 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. In addition, he was an advocate who worked extensively to achieve equality for all Canadians and was the founder of the Urban Alliance on Race Relations. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in and commitment to the areas of anti-racism, human rights/or peace; and have completed at least 30 credits with a minimum average of a B (6.0).

The Health and Society Prize

The Health and Society Honours Prize has been established by the Health and Society program to recognize academic excellence of a fourth-year HESO honours major. The Prize will be awarded in September of each year to the fourth-year HESO honours major who attained the highest academic average in his/her previous year of full-time study.

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 SC/PHYS 1070 4.00.

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 Science and Engineering. 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 SC/PHYS 1010 6.00.

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 SC/PHYS 2010 3.00, SC/PHYS 2020 3.00, SC/PHYS 2040 3.00 and SC/PHYS 2060 3.00.

HSBC Bank Canada Scholarship in Administrative Studies

The HSBC Bank Canada scholarship will be given to the top student in the School of Administrative Studies. The eligible student will have completed the first 90 credits of the program having achieved the highest academic standards

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 men's 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 men's hockey team in his third, fourth or fifth year of study; has achieved a minimum average grade of B+ over all courses taken for the session, 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.

Hockey Leadership Award

Donor: Mr. Chris Kostka

This award will be presented annually to a member of the men's 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 athlete who has achieved a minimum average grade of B over all courses taken for the session.

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.

Information Systems Audit and Control Association Scholarship

The Toronto Chapter of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association will award three scholarships of $500 each through the School of Administrative Studies during each academic year. The recipients will be the students who have earned the highest grades in AK/ADMS 4552 3.00 in the fall, winter and summer semesters, respectively.

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 7.0 (B+) (or above) average in his/her French studies courses, and have at least two A's in French courses in the last academic year.

Louise Jacobs Jamaican Scholarship

The Louise Jacobs Jamaican Scholarship was established in honour of Louise Jacobs. Ms. Jacobs, a proud Jamaican, retired in 1999 to return to her native country after having served Atkinson for many years and helped in an exemplary fashion those in need in the Caribbean community both within and outside Atkinson. A scholarship will be awarded annually to an Atkinson student whose academic and extra-curricular activities best reflect the values which Louise Jacobs upheld throughout her stay in Canada. To be considered for the award, applicants should have completed at least 30 credits at Atkinson with a minimum grade point average of 7.0 (B+) and provide evidence of active community involvement.

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 AS/ECON 4050 3.00 and AS/ECON 4060 3.00.

Stefan Jankowski Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of the late Stefan Jankowski to honour a lifetime devoted to learning by encouraging student interest in Polish history and rewarding excellent academic achievement. The scholarship is awarded annually, for the best essay submitted each calendar year as part of the work in any 2000- to 4000-level Atkinson course in the area of Polish history or related studies. If there is no suitable candidate in a given year, no award will be made.

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 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 who is continuing to third-year study. Qualities such as creativity, motivation etc. may be considered at the discretion of the selection committee.

Karabekos Award

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

Edna Khubyar Acting Scholarship

Donor: Edna Khubyar

The Edna Khubyar Acting Scholarship is given in recognition of exceptional talent and achievement to a fourth-year, full-time theatre student in the Acting Stream who will be completing his or her degree requirements in the current academic year. The scholarship was established by Edna Khubyar, owner/president of Edna Talent Management Ltd. The scholarship will be offered in the fall of each year.

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.

Melissa J. Knauer Essay Prize

The Atkinson Women's Studies Program offers a prize for the best essay submitted in the social sciences on a topic relating to women. Excellence and originality are the chief criteria. The prize is to be awarded annually out of the interest on a capital fund contributed by members and students of the Women's Studies Program, in memory of Melissa J. Knauer, feminist anthropologist who taught women's studies at York, and who died in 1985 in Africa while doing research on women as caregivers.

Knebel Watters & Associates Scholarship

Donor: Knebel Watters & Associates

The Knebel Watters & Associates Scholarship will be given annually to honour and encourage high performance from students enrolled in the Bachelor of Human Resources Management honours degree in the School of Administrative Studies. This scholarship will be awarded to the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Human Resources Management honours program with the highest grade point average after 90 credits.

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.

Eric Koch Award

This award honours Professor Eric Koch, a long-time member of the Communications Studies Program in the Faculty of Arts who retired in 2003. It is presented annually to a student who is enrolled in a minimum of 18 credits in the Honours year (fourth year) of the Communications Studies Program, has achieved a minimum of a 6.0 grade point average in his/her 3000-level courses, and demonstrates (through a letter of application) his/her interest in the field of public broadcasting (which can be broadly interpreted to include any area of public policy and public practices in public communication).

Kondor Fine Arts Award

This award will be given to a third- or fourth-year student in the Faculty of 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.

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.