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Access York Award

Donor: c/o Access York Advisory Committee on Special Needs

The Access York Award has been established to assist students with disabilities who are experiencing financial difficulty. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0 (C+), be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Alumni 40th Anniversary Bursary

Donor: Mr. John F. Bankes and Pamela M. Gibson

This award was established in 1999 to celebrate York's 40th anniversary and to honour the contribution of the alumni. It will be awarded annually to undergraduate students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and who demonstrate financial need.

Bank of Montreal Awards

Donor: Bank of Montreal

Awarded to students entering their undergraduate program or entering their graduate program at the masters level in all Faculties. Applicants must be Canadian citizen, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Susan Bellisario Memorial Award

Donor: Gino Bellisario

This award will be given annually to a continuing York University student. Candidates must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents, demonstrate financial need, have achieved a minimum average of a 4 (C), and have been a client of the Counselling and Development Centre within 12 months of being identified as the award recipient. Preference will be given to clients who are dealing with personal psychological distress.

Barkley's of Avonmore Bursary

Donor: Mr. F. Barkley

An annual bursary will be awarded to a York student in financial need. Academic standing will be a consideration and preference will be given to candidates from a third world country.

Benarroch-Hazan Sephardi Studies Award

Donor: Mr. Georges Benarroch

The Benarroch-Hazan Awards are given to graduate and/or undergraduate students for achievement in Sephardi studies. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Nirvan Bhavan Foundation Awards

Donor: Bhavan Foundation

Two annual undergraduate awards will be available to students in the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Fine Arts, and the projected India Studies Program. These awards are open to full-time students in third or fourth year enrolled in a course(s) dealing with the arts, society and/or culture of India. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Birks Family Foundation Bursaries

Donor: Birks Family Foundation

The Birks Family Foundation has established a plan of annual contributions to the student aid funds of recognized Canadian universities for the creation of the Birks Family Foundation Bursaries.

The Joseph and Jack Bitton Award in Sephardi studies at the Centre for Jewish Studies

Donor: Joseph Bitton and Jack Bitton

The Joseph and Jack Bitton Award in Sephardi studies at the Centre for Jewish Studies will be given annually to a student in Sephardi studies who demonstrates financial need and academic merit. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and a resident of Ontario.

Dr. Harry Botterell Bursary

Donor: Mrs. Margaret Botterell

Dr. Harry Botterell was one of Canada's earliest neurosurgeons and had a lifelong interest in the rehabilitation of spinal cord injury patients. His family has established this award in his memory to help mobility-disabled students at York University. This bursary will be given to a mobility-disabled student, undergraduate or graduate who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person as well as Ontario resident as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

James Alan Brackley Bursary

Donor: Family and Friends of James Alan Brackley

This bursary was established to honour the memory of James Alan Brackley, a member of the Department of Psychology staff for 32 years. It will be given annually to a psychology major in one of the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science and Engineering or the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies who is in financial need. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

David and Lois Buckstein Bursary

Donor: David and Lois Buckstein

This bursary is available to students in Jewish studies. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Michael and Rena Buckstein Bursary

Donor: Michael and Rena Buckstein

This bursary is available to student in Jewish studies. Recipients must be Canadian Citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Elizabeth Burton Bursary

Donor: Mrs. Elizabeth Burton

One or more bursaries are available annually to students of good standing in the second, third or fourth year of a program who are in financial need.

Canadian Federation of University Women - Etobicoke Award

Awarded to a female student in a degree program. Recipient must have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credits, have financial need and be a resident of Etobicoke.

Canadian Federation of University Women - North Toronto Branch Award

Donor: CFUW - North Toronto

The Canadian Federation of University Women is a non-partisan, non-profit, voluntary and self-funded association of university women graduates who are active in public affairs, who work to raise social, economic and legal status of women, and to improve education, the environment, peace, justice and human rights. The North Toronto Branch consisting of 120 women residing in north Toronto, is one of 67 branches in Canada, with over 10,000 members. The CFUW is affiliated with the International Federation of University Women, consisting of over 180,000 members worldwide. The award will be given to a female student currently registered in any undergraduate or graduate program, with preference to students studying in a science-related field. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons Bursary

Donor: Vim Kochhar

This award has been established by the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons to provide five annual bursaries to deserving York University students with a physical disability. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University Award

Donor: Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University

Awards are available to graduate and undergraduate students to study and/or research at the Hebrew University. Preference will go to students who have completed two years at York and who return to York from Israel for at least one year and who are enrolled in the Jewish Teacher Education Program. Recipients must be participating in York-recognized exchange programs with the Hebrew University and will be selected on the basis of financial need and scholarship merit. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Canadian Hand Emulation Research Organization Bursary

Donor: Mr. Davio DiMonte

The bursary will provide financial assistance to students who have lost a hand or hands, or who have a disability affecting the use of a hand or hands. Applicants will be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need, and are entering any year of undergraduate study, or their first year of study in a graduate program. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the School of Health Policy and Management or the graduate program, MA (Critical Disability Studies). If no eligible candidates are enrolled in these programs, the bursary will be granted to an eligible York University student who has lost a hand or hands, or who has a disability affecting the use of a hand or hands, regardless of his or her program of study. The primary purpose of the bursary is to relieve financial hardship for students who have experienced the loss or disability of a hand or hands. However, if there are no eligible candidates, the bursary will be given to a student who demonstrates financial hardship associated with any physical disability.

Paul Cantor Award

Donor: Paul Cantor

Paul Cantor has served as a member of the York University Board of Governors (1998 to 2002) and has extensive experience in the Toronto business community. This award will be granted annually to a student who has completed 48 credits, has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B) and focused his/her studies in the areas of public policy and administration. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is a member of McLaughlin College.

CGI Award

Donor: Ms Eileen Mercier

This award is available to undergraduate students majoring in computer science or information technology who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and demonstrate financial need.

Pricilla Clark Award

Donor: Phyllis Clark

The Pricilla Clark Award will be given to an undergraduate student who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Frank & Nella Colantonio Award in Italian Canadian History

Donor: Nella Colantonio

The Frank & Nella Colantonio Award will be available to a second- or third-year student in the Faculty of Arts or the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, with a clear interest in Italian-Canadian studies. Selection will be based on academic standing (minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B)) and financial need. Application forms are available through the Mariano Elia Chair in Italian-Canadian Studies located in 135 Founders College.

Robert L. Colson Family Award

Donor: Mr. Robert L. Colson

The Robert L. Colson Family Award has been established by Robert L. Colson BA, '73, LLB '77, to provide an annual award to a deserving York University undergraduate student with a preference given to those students who are affiliated with either Vanier College or Bethune College. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

David J. Conrad Bursary

Donor: Friends of David J. Conrad

David J. Conrad began his studies in political science at York University in 1987. In addition to his academic pursuits, David was active in every aspect of student life. This included his participation in the student government and involvement with a variety of on-campus student clubs. He was a respected student leader and he inspired all of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Unfortunately, in April 1992, David passed away as a result of his lifelong battle with muscular dystrophy. This award was established to honour his memory. Applicants must have financial need and have demonstrated an extracurricular commitment to improving the life of students with disabilities at York. Applications are available from the Office for Persons with Disabilities. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Ron Cope Bursary

Donor: Friends of Ron Cope

Ronald Cope dedicated his career to teaching deaf, deafened and hard of hearing students. In memory of this commitment and dedication, the Ron Cope Resource Room was established on York Campus providing deaf, deafened and hard of hearing students with access to the most current databases, resources and services available. Each year the Ron Cope Bursary is given to a student in order to meet a portion of his/her educational expenses and to afford him/her the opportunity to participate in the operation of the Ron Cope Resource Room. Bursary recipients must be a deaf, deafened or hard of hearing York student and will be selected on the basis of financial need. Recipients must have Canadian citizenship, permanent resident or protected person status and be Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Harry S. Crowe/Atkinson College Association Bursary Fund

Donor: Atkinson College Students' Association

The Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies Committee on Awards and Petitions will select the candidates and recommend the value of each bursary in accordance with college policy. The bursaries are available to part-time undergraduate students in a degree program with the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies. Students of the other York University Faculties may apply for assistance from this fund in the summer session only provided they are taking Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies courses.

Murray Davis Bursary

Donor: Barry Davis

The Murray Davis Bursary is awarded annually to a second-year or higher-level undergraduate student who holds a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0 (C+). Students must provide documentation regarding a psychiatric disability either from a professional in the community or from a disability service provider on campus and must demonstrate financial need.

Charlene Denzel Bursary

Donor: Charlene Denzel

Charlene Denzel has been the receptionist in the Counselling and Development Centre for 25 years. During that time she has watched many single parents struggle to get an education and now wants to help in a small way. This bursary is for an undergraduate student, in any Faculty, who is also a single parent and the primary caregiver. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Deborah Doxtator Bursary

Donor: Friends of Deborah Doxtator

This bursary honours the memory and the contributions of Professor Deborah Doxtator to the study of First Nations culture and history. Her intellectual generosity and pedagogical commitment, her wit, her wisdom, and compassion, inspired her students and colleagues alike. Her brilliance and independence of mind were exemplary. Deborah's passionate belief in academic education was balanced always by a clear sense of its limitations. She believed that education was only part of the journey. This bursary is to help students with that part. Open to both undergraduate and graduate First Nations students, particularly graduates of a Native bridging course. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and have been a resident of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Ken Dryden Award

Donor: The Ken Dryden Scholarship Awards Fund

This award must be granted to an undergraduate applicant who has had significant experience with the child welfare system in Ontario. This experience is defined as having lived in a foster home or group home or such other experience that is deemed appropriate. The applicant must have lived in the province of Ontario for at least 12 months prior to commencing postsecondary education. In addition, the recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, Ontario resident as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and must demonstrate financial need.

Dusk Family Bursary

Donor: Cora Dusk

In her position as Assistant Vice-President Student Affairs, Cora Dusk has established a commitment to the quality of student life. Her goal is that all students have equal opportunity to participate fully at the University and receive their degree. This award was established to assist students with physical disabilities. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B), be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and demonstrate financial need.

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.

Michael and Pui Feldman Award

Donor: Michael and Pui Feldman

This award has been made possible by the generosity of Michael and Pui Feldman for the purpose of helping students who are committed to their studies and require financial assistance. This award is open to second-year undergraduate students with a minimum 6.0 (B) average. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Charma Mordido Figuracion Bursary

Donor: Katherine Figuracion

This award is in honour of Charma Mordido Figuracion. We remember and recognize her for her thirst of knowledge; her compassion and generosity towards others; and her inspirational and rewarding work with the education of children. She was a model to those around her and she continues to inspire our lives today. She lives on through her loving parents, Ernesto and Luzviminda; and through her siblings Erminn, Ruby and Katherine. This bursary is awarded annually to a female computer science major who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, resident of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and who demonstrates financial need.

Fitzhenry-Weatherhead Theatre Award

Donor: Eugenia Weatherhead

The Fitzhenry-Weatherhead Theatre Award is given in recognition of excellence and achievement in studies or creative work in theatre to a third- or fourth-year theatre major enrolled in any of York's Theatre programs: the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, the Faculty of Fine Arts and Glendon College. Selection/eligibility criteria include completion of at least 48 academic credits, sound academic standing (minimum 6.0 (B) average) and financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Both part-time and full-time students are encouraged to apply.

The Fleischer Awards at the Centre for Jewish Studies

Donor: Willie and Mildred Fleischer Charitable Foundation

The Fleischer Awards at the Centre for Jewish Studies has been created by a generous donation from the Willie and Mildred Fleischer Charitable Foundation. These awards will annually support two outstanding students in financial need. The first award will go to a student in the Jewish Teacher Education Program - priority will be given to students in their entering year. The second award will be granted to a graduate student in the Jewish Studies Program. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and residents of Ontario.

Margot Franssen and Quig Tingley Award for Undergraduate Students

Donors: Margot Franssen and Quig Tingley

Margot Franssen and Quig Tingley are the owners of the Body Shop, Canada. Their generous gift has established a permanent endowment to assist academically qualified students who have financial need. Ms Franssen is a York University graduate (BA '79) who has supported York in many ways including volunteering her time as one of the campaign co-chairs during York's National Campaign. This award is available to undergraduate students who are academically eligible to continue in an Honours program. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

General Motors of Canada Limited Bursary for Undergraduate Students in Computer Science

Donor: General Motors of Canada Limited

General Motors of Canada Limited is committed to education and has established this bursary to assist York University undergraduate students in computer science. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Berek and Regina Gertner Bursary in Holocaust Studies

Donor: Eric Gertner and Friends

Awarded annually to either graduate or undergraduate students who are in financial need and who have demonstrated their interest in Holocaust studies by virtue of course work or research projects. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

The Enrica Jemma Glickman Award

The Enrica Jemma Glickman Award will provide assistance to an Honours undergraduate Faculty of Arts student entering year four (successful completion of at least 90 credits) of a major program in Humanities or Italian Studies. The award will be given to the eligible student who has an overall cumulative grade point average of at least 7.0 at the end of year three. Additional criteria for granting the award are demonstrated financial need, Canadian citizenship, permanent resident or protected person status, Ontario residency, and involvement in College life, preferably Founders.

The Evelyn Gollin Bursary for a Student in Jewish Studies

Donor: Ruth Frisch

The Evelyn Gollin Bursary for a Student in Jewish Studies is established in memory of Evelyn Gollin, a member of the Toronto Jewish Community. She held academia in high regard and valued Jewish education and culture. The bursary will be given annually to a student in Jewish Studies who demonstrates need to enable him/her an opportunity for study that may not have been available without the extra support.

Richard Goranson Memorial Research Award

This award is named in honour of Professor Richard Goranson, a long-time member of the Department of Psychology. Professor Goranson was especially interested in research methodology and was very committed to the supervision of undergraduate student research projects. This award will be given annually to fourth-year Honours students registered in AS/SC/PSYC 4000 6.00. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario as defined by Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and demonstrate financial need. Students must submit a brief description of their thesis projects.

Charleen Gorbet Award

Donor: Fred and Charleen Gorbet

The Charleen Gorbet Award has been established by Charleen Harris Gorbet, BA '66 (Glendon), and Fred Gorbet, BA '65 (Glendon), to provide an annual award to a deserving York University student. Undergraduate students whose financial circumstances may not allow them to continue their postsecondary education (with preference given to mature female students) are eligible for this award. The award is based on financial need and a minimum of 6.0/7.0 (B/B+) average at the time of admission to York. The successful applicant must have demonstrable financial need, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and be a resident of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Ivana Guglietti-Kelly Award

Donor: Professor Malcolm Westcott

This award is given in honour of Ivana Guglietti-Kelly. Both graduate and undergraduate students in any of the departments of psychology at York (Arts, Atkinson, Glendon, Graduate Studies or Science) are eligible for this award. Applicants must submit an application for the Ivana Guglietti-Kelly Award for Qualitative Research in Psychology. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and an Ontario resident who demonstrates financial need.

Shirley Halevy Award

Donor: Professor Balfour Halevy

This award was established to assist students with physical disabilities who are in financial need. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative average of 6.0 (B), be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Arden R. Haynes Emergency Bursary Fund

Donor: Arden R. Haynes

Awarded to students in third- or fourth-year undergraduate or master's level program, with a minimum 6.0 (B) average, in all disciplines. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

The Heaslip Leadership Award

Donor: Nona and William Heaslip

The Heaslip Leadership Awards will be awarded to an undergraduate student in the Faculties of Environmental Studies (FES) and Science and Engineering (FSE) who have made outstanding contributions to community life, social action, neighbourhood development; or who have demonstrated leadership within their Faculty or the York community. Recipients must be entering their second year of study, maintain a full course load (minimum of 18 credits for the fall/winter session) and a grade point average of 6.0 or greater (70 per cent or greater), be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. This award is renewable for two years.

Lynda Mary Ann Heppenstall Bursary

Donor: The Estate of Olive Violet Weir

In memory of Lynda Heppenstall, this bursary provides assistance to allow undergraduates in financial need to pursue their studies.

The HKUAA (Ontario) Chinese Cultural Heritage Award

Donor: Hong Kong University Alumni Association (Ontario)

The Hong Kong University Alumni Association (Ontario) established this award to promote a better understanding of Chinese culture and heritage among York students through academic, extracurricular or personal activities. The recipient must be registered at a Hong Kong university through an official York University exchange program, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0 (C+) and demonstrate financial need.

Edith A. Horsley Bursary

Awarded to an undergraduate student who has a chronic physical disability and requires financial aid to continue their studies at York. The award honours the memory of Edith A. Horsley, who had particular admiration for those who, although restricted by disabilities, strive to complete their education and consequently improve their lifestyle.

Peter and Basya Hunter Award

Donor: David Hunter

This award was endowed in memory of Peter and Basya Hunter who dedicated their lives to social justice. It will be awarded to one full-time student per year who has completed 48 credits in any area of study and has or will be taking courses focused on either women's literary studies, peace studies or both. Applicants must have a minimum 6.0 (B) cumulative grade point average, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to McLaughlin College students.

Danny Iannuzziello Soccer Awards

Donor: Mr. Danny Iannuzziello

These awards have been made possible through the generosity of Danny Iannuzziello, a York alumnus and former player on the men's varsity soccer team, as a means of providing financial assistance to student-athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds, such as low income or single parent families. Two awards are presented every year - one to a member of the men's interuniversity soccer team and one to a member of the women's interuniversity soccer team. An applicant must be a returning member of the men's or women's interuniversity soccer team and have achieved a minimum average grade of B in the previous year of study. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Other considerations for selection may include community service and volunteerism.

International Courier Award

Donor: The International Courier

The International Courier Award is offered to one or more students proceeding from the women's studies bridging course into a degree program in any Faculty of York University. The successful candidate(s) will be chosen from among those who obtained at least a grade of B in a women's studies bridging course completed in the period of September to June of a given academic year; have registered in a course for the following fall/winter, winter or summer session; and have demonstrated financial need on a bursary application form.

International Student Emergency Donation Fund

The purpose of this fund is to provide bursaries to registered graduate and undergraduate international students in financial difficulty due to unforeseen circumstances. Bursaries range from $500-$3000, but do not exceed $3000. To be eligible for this bursary, international students must be in good academic standing and be enrolled in full-time studies at York University. In addition, bursaries will be issued only if the selection committee is convinced that the student has demonstrated strong financial need and the bursary will provide a final solution to the financial difficulty. The bursary is used only for the purpose of reducing students' tuition fees and is therefore applied directly to students' York University financial accounts.

International Student Fund

Donor: Jayfran Enterprises Ltd.

Bursary/loan fund available to international students in their penultimate or final year of a degree program at York, who are citizens of underdeveloped countries.

Arthur C. Johnson Memorial Award

Donor: Estate of Professor Arthur C. Johnson

The Arthur C. Johnson Memorial Bursaries are awarded to continuing students with an average grade of B or higher over all courses taken for the degree, who have had an association with interuniversity athletics. The awards are selected and administered by Student Financial Services on the basis of financial need and conform with CIS and OUA regulations. Please contact the executive officer in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science for further information and deadline dates.

Kenaidan Contracting Award

Donor: Kenaidan Contracting Limited

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. has had a long association with York University. They have established this award to support students who are experiencing financial difficulty while completing their undergraduate degree. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and must demonstrate financial need.

Kenaidan Contracting Hockey Award

Donor: Kenaidan Contracting Limited

These awards have been made possible through the generosity of Kenaidan Contracting Limited, as a means of assisting student-athletes on York University's varsity hockey teams who have demonstrated financial need. Aidan Flatley, co-founder and president of Kenaidan, is a York graduate and former player on the men's varsity hockey team. Awarded to two continuing students--one to a member of the men's hockey team and one to a member of the women's hockey team. These awards are intended for the student-athlete on each team who meets the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) criteria of a minimum average grade of B in the previous year of study. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

The Paul Kiang Award at York University

Donor: Ms Katherine M. Kiang

This award will be given annually to a continuing undergraduate student at York University who has a cumulative grade point average of a 7.0 (B) or higher, is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, is an Ontario resident, and demonstrates financial need. The first award will be given during the Fall/Winter 2007-2008 Session.

Koenig Psychology Undergraduate Award

This is the most prestigious award offered by the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science and Engineering) and is named in honour of Professor Kathryn Koenig, a long-time member of the faculty. Dr. Koenig obtained her PhD in social psychology from the University of Michigan in 1962. She joined the department as an assistant professor in 1965 when all of York University was located at Glendon. She moved to the main campus in 1967 and the following year was promoted to the rank of associate professor. Among many other responsibilities, she served as Chair of the undergraduate studies program (1968-1971), associate dean of the Faculty of Arts (1973-1976) and Chair of the department (1987-1990). In these and other positions, Dr. Koenig was very sensitive and responsive to the needs and concerns of undergraduate students. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Dr. Allen T. Lambert Scholars Award

Donor: Dr. Allen T. Lambert

The Dr. Allen T. Lambert Scholars Award will be offered each year to two outstanding undergraduate and two outstanding graduate Canadian Aboriginal or First Nations students showing promise as a first-rank scholar and researcher in their chosen field. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need. Dr. Allen T. Lambert has been associated with York University since it was founded in 1959 and awarded an honorary doctorate in 1982. Dr. Lambert has served on the first Board of Governors, and as a fundraiser, pioneered on behalf of York, orchestrating the University's first one million dollar gift.

Barbara Langstaff Memorial Award

Donor: Canadian Federation of University Women, Aurora-Newmarket Club

A bursary is donated annually for a worthy woman student of York county excluding Metropolitan Toronto.

Honourable Ray Lawson Bursary

Donor: The Honourable Ray Lawson

A bursary is awarded to a student entering the second year of an undergraduate program.

Learning Disabilities Association of North York Bursary

This bursary was donated by the Learning Disabilities Association of North York to help learning disabled students in financial need.

John D. Leitch Bursary

Donor: Mr. John D. Leitch

This bursary will be awarded annually to a student who demonstrates financial need. It is open to students in any undergraduate Faculty who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and Ontario residents.

Sheldon Levy Award

Donor: University Community

The Sheldon Levy Award is named in honour of a longstanding citizen of York, who studied and worked at the University for over 25 years. Sheldon Levy received his BSc (Honours, First Class) and MA degrees from York University, and lectured in mathematics and computer science. He served the University in a succession of academic and administrative posts culminating in Vice-President (Institutional Affairs), through which he become known for his advocacy and administrative expertise. He spoke out about the need to make university education a public priority, and never wavered from his commitment to academic quality, equity and accountability. He was the recipient of the Class-Builders Award for his keen interest in high school recruitment and student issues, and was a staunch supporter of students with disabilities. This award has been designated to assist both undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities, who demonstrate financial need, to achieve their academic goals. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Lions Achievement Awards

Awarded annually in the fall of each academic year to continuing students who are returning members of their respective interuniversity sport teams and have achieved a minimum average grade of B over all courses taken for the session, in their previous year of study. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated a high skill level in the starting position on their respective interuniversity sport teams for a minimum of one season.

Charles Lithgow Award

Donor: Ian Lithgow

Ian H. Lithgow, former vice-president of University Advancement, York University, established the award, in honour of his father, the late Charles Lithgow. All undergraduate students majoring in English are eligible for this award. The successful applicant must have demonstrable financial need, have Canadian citizenship, permanent resident or protected person status and be a resident of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Dr. Robert Lundell Achievement Bursary

Donor: Guy Burry and Elizabeth Lundell

This award has been established in honour of Dr. Lundell's long standing career at York University. As a faculty member of the Faculty of Science and a McLaughlin Fellow, Dr. Lundell was truly a York pioneer. Dr. Lundell's commitment to York University and its students extended far outside of the classroom, and over the years he has been an active participant and supporter of a wide range of university events and activities. This award has been established as encouragement to those who follow Dr. Lundell's example of active involvement in the university wide community. The successful applicant will have demonstrated commitment to York University outside of the classroom through extracurricular involvement. Examples include varsity and/or intramural athletics, volunteer activities, college affiliations, student government, student publications etc. This award is open to all third- or fourth-year undergraduate students at York University who have completed 10 university courses or York University equivalent with a minimum of five courses completed at York. The successful applicant must be in good academic standing with a minimum 7.0 (B+) average. A student may be eligible to receive this award in both their third and fourth year of their undergraduate program. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Bob Lundell Tennis Award

Donor: Guy Burry

The Bob Lundell Tennis Award will be given annually to a continuing undergraduate student-athlete who is a member of the men's or women's tennis team and has achieved a grade point average of 6.0 or higher. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents, and demonstrate financial need.

Magnum Copy Centres Award

Donor: Jared Kelton, Magnum Copy Centres

Magnum Copy Centres, in appreciation of the Kinesiology and Health Science Program for the opportunity to reproduce manuals and manuscripts, provides two awards annually to kinesiology and health science students, one female and one male, each of whom have: completed a minimum of 48 credits in their degree study; a minimum 6.0 (B) cumulative grade average overall; a minimum grade average of 6.0 (B) in kinesiology and health science practica; undertaken extracurricular, volunteer activities; a demonstrated financial need.

Mann Award of Excellence for Study Abroad

Donor: Dr. Susan Mann and Friends

This bursary was established through a gift from Dr. Susan Mann, president of York University, 1992-1997, to acknowledge her own introduction to "study abroad" by her parents, Ottawa high school English teachers Walter and Marjorie Mann. It will be awarded to a student majoring in the humanities, social sciences, fine arts or sciences. The recipient must be pursuing full-time third-year studies in a formal York University exchange program in a country outside of Canada and the US. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

The John Marden Bursary

Donor: Anne Marden

This award is for a York student, undergraduate or graduate, who is studying about Hong Kong at York University or who is going on an exchange to Hong Kong. The bursary is made possible by a donation from Anne Marden in honour of her husband, a former Chair of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Masonic Foundation of Ontario Bursary

An annual bursary is available to an undergraduate student registered in the final or penultimate year of study who encounters a financial emergency. Student must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, as well as a resident of Ontario.

Vera McGarry Memorial Bursary Fund

Donor: Local 373, CUPE

In honour of its late past President, Vera McGarry, Local 373 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (City of North York Municipal Employees) has established the Vera McGarry Bursary Fund. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in athletics.

Meloche Monnex Bursary

Donor: Richard Lim, Vice President

This bursary will be awarded to two students in each of the Faculties of Arts, Education, Glendon, and Science and Engineering. Recipients must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident (as defined by OSAP) and demonstrate financial need.

Memories and Dreams of Maple Leaf Gardens Award

This award has been established in recognition of the last game played by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Maple Leaf Gardens after 68 years of hockey. This annual award will be given to a student-athlete on the men's hockey team who demonstrates financial need and who has maintained a minimum average grade of B over all courses taken for the session. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Marco and Sarah Mendelson Award

Donor: Mr. S.J. Mendelson

This award has been established in honour of Marco and Sarah Mendelson for one or more annual awards to students enrolled in either part-time or full-time programs of study.

Robert Munro Menzies Award

Donor: Mr. Robert Munro Menzies

Robert Munro Menzies received a Bachelor of Arts from Atkinson of York University in 1984. He generously established this award in 1999, shortly after retiring as a teacher with the Toronto Board of Education. This award is presented annually to a kinesiology and health science major who is a continuing interuniversity athlete; has successfully completed a minimum of 18 credits in the previous academic year and achieved an average grade of B over all courses taken for the session. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need. Preference may be given to applicants who are returning members of the interuniversity badminton and volleyball teams.

Vera Morris Bursary Fund

Donor: Mr. John Morris

Although she had to cope with arthritis from her earliest youth, the last thing anyone might have called Vera Morris was handicapped. Throughout her life she was active and interested in everything and everyone around her. Born in 1911 in Winnipeg, Vera led an exceptionally full and active life. She was a nursery school teacher, mother, freelance writer, a politically active crusader and fervent nationalist. At 60, she began a new career as a travel agent and took advantage of her position to pursue her love for travel, taking trips to the Caribbean, Europe and Asia, including Hong Kong, on two canes. This bursary is available to York students with physical disabilities.

Mount Sinai Masonic Lodge Golden Anniversary Fund Bursary

Donor: Mount Sinai Masonic Lodge

A bursary, provided by the Mount Sinai Masonic Lodge to commemorate its 50th anniversary, is awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need.

Elaine Newton and Alan Wilder Achievement Scholarship

In appreciation of the education received by all six of their children at York University, Professor Elaine Newton and her husband, Alan Wilder, have established this scholarship. This scholarship is available to students who have a major or minor in these Faculties of Arts, Fine Arts and Education programs: Creative Writing, Dance, Education, English, Film (Photography), History, Humanities, Kinesiology and Health Science, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Theatre, or Visual Arts. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 54 credits, have a B+ average and be in financial need.

Ed Nowalkoski Award

Donor: Friends and Family of Ed Nowalkoski

Named in memory of Ed Nowalkoski, former head athletic therapist and lecturer in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science from 1971 to 1995, this award is presented annually to either an interuniversity student-athlete or student therapist who: has completed a minimum of 90 credits in academic courses toward a degree; has achieved a minimum average grade of B over all courses taken for the session in the previous academic year; meets the OSAP Ontario residence requirement; and has financial need.

Alyce Orzy Award in Jewish Teacher Education

Donor: S. Richard Orzy

The Alyce Orzy Award in Jewish Teacher Education is awarded to a student in the Jewish Teacher Education Program demonstrating financial need and high academic achievement. Preference will be given to students from communities outside Toronto. The Alyce Orzy Award in Jewish Teacher Education is given in memory of a prominent leader of the Kitchener and Toronto Jewish communities. Normally, the award will not be given to a student with a grade less than a B.

Pass It On Bursary

Two important messages are attached to this bursary:

Pass it on--when you are doing OK, and have some money to spare and the gift has served its purpose for you, pass it on.

Be the best you can be. The successful recipient will be an undergraduate student in any year/Faculty with demonstrated financial need. This annual award will be administered by the Scholarships and Bursaries unit of Student Financial Services.

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group - York University Bursary

Donor: The Pepsi Bottling Group (Canada) Inc.

Pepsi-Cola Canada, in recognition of the financial challenges faced by students in pursuit of their university studies, has created this bursary to assist students in their studies at York University. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Richard Pettyjohn Bursary

Donor: Estate of Richard Pettyjohn

Rick Pettyjohn was a teacher in Durham district for 24 years. He was teaching special education at Vincent Massey Public School in Oshawa when he died of a heart attack. Rick was president of the Oshawa Bonsai Club, convenor of the Oshawa Shamrock Football League and an avid outdoors person. This bursary will be awarded annually to a student who demonstrates financial need. It is open to students in any undergraduate Faculty who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and Ontario residents. Preference will be given to a student in the Faculty of Education.

Mary Patricia Ratcliffe Bursary

Donor: Joseph Gagne

The Mary Patricia Ratcliffe Bursary is given to an undergraduate student in any Faculty. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and an Ontario resident who demonstrates financial need. This bursary has been established through a gift made by Joseph Gagne, president of Abrams Towing Services Limited.

Rose Reisman Bursary

Donor: Sam and Rose Reisman

Sam and Rose Reisman donated this bursary to help students who need assistance to successfully complete their studies. It is available annually to a student who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, Ontario resident and demonstrates financial need.

Stuart G. Robbins Awards

Donor: School of Kinesiology and Health Science

These awards are named in honour of Dr. Stuart G. Robbins, a faculty member in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science from 1974 to 2000 who served as director of sport and recreation and three terms as Chair of the school. Recipients will be chosen from among the continuing student-athletes who have achieved the highest grade average in the previous academic session from the women's and men's interuniversity sport teams selected to receive the York University Sport Excellence Award. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Royal Bank Emergency Bursary Fund

Donor: Royal Bank of Canada

Awarded to students in third- or fourth-year undergraduate or master's level program, with a minimum 6.0 (B) standing, in all Faculties except the Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

School of Kinesiology and Health Science Honour Awards

Awards are provided annually to continuing kinesiology and health science Honours students who (a) were named to the School of Kinesiology and Health Science Honour Roll in the previous year of study; (b) are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons; (c) meet the OSAP Ontario residency requirement; and (d) have a demonstrated financial need. To be eligible, an applicant will have completed a minimum of 18 credits in the previous year of study. Ten awards will be offered annually. At least one award will be given in each level of study above first year (24 credits or more).

David Morris Schrage Bursary for Jewish Studies

This award is available to undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in Jewish studies who have a 6.0 (B) average and are in financial need.

Helen Schrage Jewish Studies Bursary

Donor: Al Schrage

Awarded on the basis of financial need to a graduate or undergraduate student with a demonstrated interest in Jewish studies.

Seneca@York Bursary

To celebrate the opening of Seneca College on the York University campus, York University has established this bursary. Recipients must be enrolled in a joint York/Seneca program and be currently registered at York to receive the award. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

The Seretis Family Bursary

Donor: George Seretis

George Seretis is a volunteer with the York Business and Professional Alliance at York. Mr. Seretis has generously established a bursary to support students in financial need. This bursary is for an undergraduate student, in any Faculty. Preference will be given to a student who does volunteer work in the Greek community. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Allan C. Silber Award for Holocaust and Eastern European Jewish Studies

Donor: Mr. Allan Silber

Graduate or undergraduate awards are available for study and/or research in the area of Holocaust and Eastern European studies. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

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.

Saul A. Silverman Family Foundation Bursary

Donor: Judith Teller

This award was created to provide students an opportunity to realize their academic goal. It will be awarded annually to a student who is suffering through a personal crisis and requires financial assistance. Preference will be given to a student who is a client of York's Counselling and Development Centre. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, a resident of Ontario as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Percy and Bernice Singer Award

Donor: Steven Singer and Percy Singer

Awarded to graduate and or undergraduate students with an interest in physical education to study at the Wingate Institute in Israel or at another appropriate Israeli institution. Preference will be given to students who have completed two years at York and who will return to York from Israel for at least one year and who are enrolled in the Jewish Teacher Education Program. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

William Small Bursary

Donor: York University Retirees Association (Members)

William W. Small was the second employee hired at York University after its first president Dr. Murray Ross in 1960. As vice-president of University Services between 1964-1973, he oversaw the design and construction of 36 of the buildings of York University. He was a founding member of York's Retirement Planning Centre. A bursary will be awarded by the York University Retirees Association (YURA), to a mature undergraduate student who has sustained, after at least nine credits, a grade point average of 7.0 (B+) or above. Preference will be given to students who have a clear focus on their program of study and their selection of courses. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and demonstrate financial need.

Michael Smith Award

Donor: School of Kinesiology and Health Science

Named in memory of Dr. Michael D. Smith, a former professor in sport sociology and leading researcher in the field of domestic violence, this award is given annually to a continuing kinesiology and health science major, who has a minimum grade average of 6.0 (B), meets the OSAP residency requirement, is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and has a demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student from a traditionally under-represented group who may have faced systemic barriers. Consideration may also be given to a student whose extracurricular involvements have included volunteer work either with the disadvantaged, or in support of social agencies or causes.

Social Justice Bursary

Donor: The Children's Aid Foundation, The Hope for Children Foundation of the Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto and The Toronto Centre for Social Justice

This award was established to assist students who are currently or at one time were wards of the Crown and who are studying at York University. To qualify for this award, a student must be or have been a ward in the care of the Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto or the Children's Aid Society of Toronto for a minimum of one year. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. In addition, students must be enrolled in at least a 60 per cent course load (nine credits per term) or if a student has a permanent disability they must be enrolled in at least a 40 per cent course load (six credits per term). This award is open to students from all undergraduate Faculties but preference will be given to McLaughlin College students.

Sport Administration Leadership Award

Donor: York University Sport Administration Alumni Association

This award has been initiated by the York University Sport Administration Alumni Association in order to recognize a deserving student in the Sport Administration Certificate Program. This annual award will be presented to a current member of the Sport Administration Certificate Program with a minimum 6.0 (B) average in all sport administration courses who has demonstrated outstanding leadership of, and commitment to, the activities of the York University Sport Administration Association. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and demonstrate financial need.

Sport and Recreation Bursaries

Four bursaries will be awarded to student applicants reflecting a fair and reasonable balance of college and Faculty affiliation and sport and recreation program involvement, as determined by the Awards and Scholarships Committee of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. Recipients must have demonstrated financial need.

Mary Stevens Memorial Bursary

Donor: Family, Friends and Colleagues of Mrs. Mary Stevens

This fund has been established in honour of Mrs. Mary Stevens, who was an active supporter of people returning to school after a number of years in the work force, to provide a bursary for a mature student (21 years or older) demonstrating financial need. Potential applicants must be majoring in computer science, have recently successfully completed 24 credits or the equivalent at York University and maintained a 5.0 (C+) or higher average. The bursary is to be awarded by application on the basis of financial need.

Tel Aviv University - The Berdie and Irvin Cohen Award

Donor: Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University

This award will be given annually to a qualifying student at York University who has been accepted to Tel Aviv University. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Tel Aviv University - Vera Dolly Denty Award

Donor: Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University

Named in memory of Vera Dolly Denty, this award will be given annually to a qualifying student at York University who has been accepted to Tel Aviv University. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Tel Aviv University - Marnie Kimelman Award

Donor: Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University

Named in memory of Marnie Kimelman, this award will be awarded annually to a qualifying student at York University who has been accepted to Tel Aviv University. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and resident of Ontario who demonstrates financial need.

Tel Aviv University - Louis Manpel Award

Donor: Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University

Named in memory of Louis Manpel, this award will be given annually to a qualifying student at York University who has been accepted to Tel Aviv University. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

TD Financial Group Bursary

Donor: The Toronto Dominion Bank

TD Bank Financial Group is committed to helping students succeed in their postsecondary studies. This bursary is for undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need, are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and who qualify as entitled to the domestic tuition fee rate.

Arvo Tiidus Awards

Donor: School of Kinesiology and Health Science

Named in honour of the founding coordinator of Recreation York, two awards are given annually to continuing students who have an average grade of B or higher over all courses taken for the degree, and who have made significant contributions to the recreation program. One of the two annual awards is specified for an applicant who meets the OSAP residency requirement, is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and has a demonstrated financial need.

Undergraduate Residence Life Bursaries

Bursaries are available to encourage students to make a valuable contribution to their residence community. Applications are available from the Master's Office in each college after classes begin in September.

University Women's Club of North York

Donor: University Women's Club of North York

The Club donates, annually, a sum of money to be used for bursaries to deserving women students.

University Women's Club of Toronto Emergency Fund

Donor: University Women's Club of Toronto

An annual award is given to a full-time female student in any year of an approved degree program who has demonstrated need for financial assistance preferably on an emergency basis in order to maintain herself in an institutional setting.

John Unrau Canadian Writers in Person Scholarship

Donor: McCarthy Tetrault, Toronto

The John Unrau Canadian Writers in Person Scholarship is to be awarded annually to a continuing student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.5 on at least 30 credits taken at York. Preference will be given to a student who has completed AK/EN 1953 6.00 Canadian Writers in Person. If this course is not offered, then preference will be given to a student majoring in English. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, be a resident of the province of Ontario and must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.

Marina van der Merwe Award

Donors: Sharon Creelman and Sandra Levy

This award 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 from 1971 to 1999, coach of the Canadian national team from 1976 to 1996, and to women in sport through her work with the Canadian Olympic Association, Coaching Association of Canada and Sport Canada. The award is given to a continuing female student-athlete who is an Honours kinesiology and health science major (or double major), has an average grade of B or higher over all courses taken for the degree, and has demonstrated excellence as a member of the field hockey team for a minimum of one year. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), and in financial need.

Margery Ward Memorial Bursary Fund

Donor: The Ward Family

This award is in memory of Margery Ward (MPP, Don Mills) who passed away on January 22, 1993. Margery graduated from York University with a bachelor of arts (Honours) degree in computer science in 1980. She had attended York both as an evening student and a full-time day student. This bursary is for a mature, female student majoring in political science in an undergraduate Faculty.

Joseph Webber Memorial Fund for International Education

Donor: Janet and Mark Webber

The Joseph Webber Memorial Fund for International Education honours the memory of Joseph Webber in accordance with his conviction that international study plays an important role in students' academic and personal development. This bursary is intended to promote international education by allowing qualified and deserving students to study abroad. Reflecting Joseph Webber's own interests and experiences, it is directed to undergraduates and graduate students wishing to study at a university in (in order of descending priority): (1) Germany, (2) Europe, (3) other countries. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Leonard Wolinsky Israel Study Awards

Donor: Mr. David Wolinsky

This award is given annually to one or more York graduate and/or undergraduate students for one year of full-time study in Jewish studies at an Israeli university. Preference will be given to students who have completed two years at York and who will return to York from Israel for at least one year and who are enrolled in the Jewish Teacher Education Program. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and in financial need.

Dr. James Wu Bursary

Donor: Henry Wu

This bursary is awarded annually to an undergraduate student who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, resident of Ontario, and who demonstrates financial need.

York Business & Professional Alliance Bursary

Donor: Friends of York Business & Professional Alliance

The York Business & Professional Alliance's principal aim is to provide a meaningful link between York University and the business community in the greater Toronto area. This bursary, established by contributions from the small to medium-size business sector, is to be awarded to undergraduate students requiring financial assistance. The recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and must demonstrate financial need.

York International Internship Award

The York International Internship Award (YIIA) is automatically offered to students selected for the York University Internationally Oriented Internship Program. This award is designed to assist students in meeting part of the expenses incurred while pursuing the designated internationally oriented internship positions. The York University Internationally Oriented Internship Program is designed by the Office of the Associate Vice President International to provide York University undergraduate students, and in some instances graduate students, an opportunity to apply academic knowledge to the international professional work environment and enhance job-related skills in an international/inter-cultural setting.

York International Mobility Award

In accordance with the York Internationalization Strategy, the York International Mobility Award is intended to further and promote the internationalization of York University through financial support for registered York students who show that financial need is a barrier to participating in international education mobility programs. Students may apply for the YIMA once they have been accepted to any of the approved program opportunities. Students may contact York International for further information.

The York-Sweden Exchange Bursary

The York-Sweden Exchange Bursary is available to a full-time registered degree-seeking student, who is nominated to one of York's university-wide exchange programs with a partner in Sweden and who demonstrated that financial need is a barrier to participation. First consideration for the award will go to a student selected for exchange with the Umea University, Umea, Sweden. Students selected for York's other Swedish exchange programs will be considered if there is no student nominated for Umea or the student nominated for Umea does not show need.

York University Alumni Bursary Endowment

Donor: York University Alumni Association

The interest on a fund established by the York University Alumni Association provides assistance for needy undergraduate students of good standing who satisfactorily demonstrate financial need. While neither a legal nor a moral obligation for repayment exists, it is hoped that each recipient may contribute to the Alumni Fund when in a financial position to do so.

York University Black Students' Alliance Scholars Award

Donor: York University Black Students' Alliance (YUBSA)

The York University Black Students' Alliance (YUBSA) through its fundraising efforts have created this award to assist a continuing undergraduate student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.0 (B+). The recipient must be a visible minority of African descent, dedicated at least one year of service to the York University Black Students' Alliance and demonstrate financial need.

York University Faculty Association Bursaries

Donor: YUFA Foundation

The York University Faculty Association Foundation and Trust established these bursaries in recognition of the financial difficulties faced by the students while completing their undergraduate studies. They will be awarded annually to students in the Faculties of Arts, Atkinson, Education, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Glendon, Osgoode, Science and Engineering and the Schulich School of Business. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and demonstrate financial need.

York University Service Bursaries

Many students enjoy volunteering their time and participating in campus activities, but are hampered by their financial obligations. They cannot afford to give up time that could be spent earning money, even though this unpaid work will give them valuable experience for the future. To address this issue York has developed the Service Bursary Program. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

York University Sport Excellence Awards

Donor: School of Kinesiology and Health Science

These renewable awards are available to continuing student athletes who have achieved a minimum average grade of B in the previous year of study, and are members of the following interuniversity sport teams: Men's - basketball, football, ice hockey, track and field, volleyball, cross country, soccer, swimming; Women's - basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, track and field, volleyball, cross country, soccer, swimming, rugby. To be eligible, an applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, Ontario resident and have a demonstrated financial need. In addition, an applicant must have demonstrated athletic excellence as a member of one of the aforementioned interuniversity sport teams for one or more years. Criteria for measuring `athletic excellence' have been established, and are available from the Office of the Chair of Kinesiology and Health Science. These awards are administered by the Scholarship and Bursary Unit, Student Financial Services, in consultation with the Awards and Scholarships Committee of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science.