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Ferdous Akhter Memorial Bursary Donor: Jesmin Khan This award was established in memory of Ferdous Akhter, a visual artist who died in 1990. The award is to provide assistance to a student enrolled in a bachelor of fine arts degree in visual arts, who is in financial need and demonstrates artistic merit. Recipients must be female students who have shown excellence/promise in studio work. Juan Antonio Performance Award This award is dedicated to the memory of Juan Antonio, a dancer/choreographer/teacher who taught at York from 1985-1988. He is remembered for his ability to inspire young dancers and influenced many to pursue a career in performance. The award is for a third- or fourth-year dance student who shows exceptional promise and achievement as a performing artist. Financial need is also a consideration. Selection will be made each spring, and the money will be available as a tuition credit upon registration the following September. Art History Award Donor: Professor Barbara Dodge The Art History Award is given in recognition of excellence in art history to a visual arts student enrolled in second year studies or higher in the BA program. Student must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and an Ontario resident who demonstrates financial need. Sterling Beckwith Award Donor: Sterling Beckwith The Sterling Beckwith Award, established by the Music Department's founding Chair, is open to second- and third-year music majors who demonstrate exceptional promise and ability in performance, superior musicianship and a breadth of cultural and academic interests. Preference is given to students of voice. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. Louise Bennett-Coverley Award Donor: Reggae Canada Established by Reggae Canada in honour of renowned Jamaican poet, Louise Bennett-Coverley, the award is given to a second- or third-year music major who demonstrates exceptional promise/achievement in world music studies and who is in financial need. Students are invited to apply in the fall of each year. James Beveridge Bursary Donor: Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television This bursary is to honour James A. Beveridge, the founding Chair of the Department of Film at York University and a renowned Canadian documentary filmmaker. This award will be given to the applicant with the best proposal for a documentary film for fourth-year production. Candidates must be third-year students intending to register in fourth-year film production. Financial need is also a stipulation. J.P. Bickell Foundation Awards Donor: J.P. Bickell Foundation The J.P. Bickell Foundation Awards are open to fine arts students who are engaged in Faculty of Fine Arts projects, courses or programs involving community outreach. Student must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and an Ontario resident who demonstrates financial need. The Ronald Bloore Award Donor: Ronald L. Bloore The Ronald Bloore Award is given annually to an undergraduate student in excellent academic standing who is enrolled in second or higher year of studies in the Department of Visual Arts. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. The award was established in honour of noted Canadian artist and York Professor Emeritus Ronald Bloore. The Ken Carpenter Award Donor: Dorothy and Irving Schoichet The Ken Carpenter Award is given in recognition of academic excellence to a visual arts major who is enrolled in at least one half course in art history at the 3000 level and who is in financial need. Applicants must also be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents. CASA Fine Arts Student Award Donor: Creative Arts Students Association (CASA) The CASA Fine Arts Student Award is given annually to a fine arts student demonstrating a strong record of involvement in and positive contribution to student government or departmental, Faculty or York University activities, while maintaining satisfactory progress in his/her studies. Student must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and an Ontario resident who demonstrates financial need. Current members of CASA are not eligible to apply. The award was established by the Creative Arts Students Association (CASA), the student government in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Chair of Design Scholarship In honour of the York Chair of Design, this scholarship recognizes exceptional achievement in typography and is given to a BDes student who has successfully completed a minimum of 84 credits. The recipient must demonstrate excellence in typography courses as indicated in his/her academic record; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person; be an Ontario resident; and demonstrate financial need. Bill Chan Bursary Donor: Mr. Bill Chan The Bill Chan Bursary is given annually to a student in the Faculty of Fine Arts who is in financial need, and who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and a resident of Ontario. Cinespace Studios Film and Video Production Award Donor: Mr. Steve Mirkopoulos, Mr. Nick Mirkopoulos, Mr. Larry Mirkopoulos and Families The Cinespace Studios Film and Video Production Award recognizes exceptional artistic merit and achievement demonstrated by a third-year film and video major in financial need, who is returning to fourth-year production studies. Dance Department Awards Donor: Friends of the Dance Department Awards are available to full-time and part-time students in the Dance Department who achieve high grades, consistency in studies and who demonstrate legitimate need for financial assistance. Dance Education Award Donor: Professor Mary Jane Warner The Dance Education Award is given annually to a dance major in the Faculty of Fine Arts who demonstrates exceptional achievement/strength in courses related to dance teaching. Eligibility requirements include completion of at least five courses with a minimum grade of B and financial need. The Dance Education Award reflects the Dance Department's commitment to the training of educators in the field of dance. Department of Design Scholarship This scholarship recognizes exceptional achievement in design and is given to a BDes student who has successfully completed a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 83 credits. The recipient must demonstrate excellence in design courses as indicated in his/her academic record; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person; be an Ontario resident; and demonstrate financial need. Department of Visual Arts Award Donor: Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Friends of the Visual Arts Department The Department of Visual Arts Award is given annually to a visual arts student with a strong academic record who is in financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and residents of Ontario. Design Department Alumni Award Donor: Professor Don Newgren with additional contributions from alumni, faculty, staff and friends from the Design Department and the Faculty of Fine Arts The Design Department Alumni Award is given to a third-year design major who has a strong academic record and has demonstrable financial need. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and a resident of Ontario. Joseph Drapell Award Donor: Joseph Drapell and Anna Maclachlan The Joseph Drapell Award, named in honour of the distinguished Canadian painter, is given annually to one or more visual arts majors in recognition of artistic and academic excellence. Eligible students will be in their second or higher year of study in the BFA program. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. Faculty of Fine Arts Bursaries Donor: Faculty of Fine Arts Limited funds may be available to fine arts students on the basis of financial need. Faculty of Fine Arts Opportunity Award Faculty of Fine Arts Opportunity Awards are open to fine arts majors enrolled in full- or part-time studies in any Fine Arts program, at any year level, who demonstrate exceptional academic and/or artistic achievement or potential and are in financial need. Students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents. Film and Video Bursary Donor: Contributions from alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the Department of Film The Film and Video Bursary is given annually to a film and video major in good standing who is in financial need. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and an Ontario resident. Fine Arts Cultural Studies Award Donor: Professor Joy Cohnstaedt with additional contributions from alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Fine Arts Cultural Studies Program The Fine Arts Cultural Studies Award is given in recognition of academic excellence to a second- or third-year fine arts cultural studies major. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and a resident of Ontario who demonstrates financial need. The award was established by Professor Joy Cohnstaedt, a former coordinator of the FACS program. Ella Fitzgerald Award for Jazz Performance Donor: Dr. Oscar Peterson The Ella Fitzgerald Award for Jazz Performance is given annually to a third- or fourth-year music student concentrating in jazz studies. Selection/eligibility criteria include artistic excellence and financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents. Mira Friedlander Award Donor: Contributions from family, friends and colleagues of Mira Friedlander The Mira Friedlander Award recognizes exceptional promise/achievement in theatre studies; theatre writing, criticism, world and/or Canadian theatre studies. Theatre majors who are in financial need and are completing their third year of studies and continuing into fourth year are eligible to apply. The award was established by family, friends and colleagues in memory of theatre critic and writer Mira Friedlander. Friends of Theatre Bursary Donor: Faculty, Students and Alumni of the Department of Theatre The purpose of this award is to provide assistance to theatre majors who are in financial need and who are in good standing in the department. Students who are interested in applying should contact the Department of Theatre. Jean Gascon Award in Acting Donor: Professor David Smukler The Jean Gascon Award in Acting is given annually to a third- or fourth-year theatre major in the acting stream, who has shown outstanding creativity and originality and the ability to work in a wide variety of theatrical forms, as demonstrated in studio and public performance work. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need. The Jean Gascon Award in Acting was established in honour of the late Jean Gascon, founder of Montreal's Théâtre du Nouveau Monde, co-founder of the National Theatre School, and former artistic director of the Stratford Festival, to commemorate his outstanding work as an actor and director and his enormous contribution to the development of theatre and theatre artists in Canada. Russell Norman Gladstone Memorial Bursary Donor: Family of Russell Norman Gladstone Established in memory of Russell Norman Gladstone, this bursary is offered annually to a mature student in the Faculty of Fine Arts who demonstrates financial need. GVFX Award Donor: John Gajdecki The GVFX Award is given in recognition of outstanding artistic achievement/promise in film and video production to a film and video major proceeding into the fourth year of study in the production stream. Students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and residents of Ontario who demonstrate financial need. The award has two components: a 10-week paid summer internship in the Toronto studio of GVFX and support towards production costs of the recipient's fourth-year project. GVFX is an award-winning Canadian company offering integrated visual effects services for film and television. K. Hayano Printmaking Award Donor: Keiichi Hayano The K. Hayano Printmaking Award is given each spring to a visual arts major who has demonstrated excellence in printmaking, is currently enrolled in a printmaking course and will be returning to continue studies in the fall. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need. Imasco Performing Arts Awards Donor: Imasco The Imasco Performing Arts Awards are tuition credits awarded to full-time undergraduate performance majors in the Faculty of Fine Arts in recognition of outstanding ability and achievement in one or more of the performing arts. Applicants must be enrolled in second or third year and returning to continue full-time studies in fine arts. Eligibility criteria include sound academic standing, financial need, residents of Ontario and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person. The awards were established by Imasco, a diversified Canadian company based in Montreal which takes an active role in supporting excellence in academic endeavours. Diti Katona, John Pylypczak Award Donor: Diti Katona The Diti Katona, John Pylypczak Award, established by York alumna Diti Katona, is given to a third- or fourth-year design student for excellence in design practicum courses. The recipient must also be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and an Ontario resident who demonstrates financial need. Konopny-Fischtein Family Award Donor: Goldie and Harold Konopny The Konopny-Fischtein Family Award is given annually to a third- or fourth-year visual arts student enrolled in the BA stream and is based on academic excellence. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need. Harvey-Marsden Music Award Donor: Dr. Lorna Marsden The Harvey-Marsden Music Award, established by York University President Dr. Lorna Marsden, is given in recognition of academic/artistic excellence to a music major in second or higher year of study who has achieved B+ or better in music courses to date. Preference is given to students concentrating in Jazz studies. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. Patricia and Robert Martin Award Donor: Robert Martin The Patricia and Robert Martin Award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in an adjudicated performance to a third- or fourth-year student in the classical performance stream in the Department of Music. Students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons, and residents of Ontario who demonstrate financial need and sound academic standing. Donald Newgren Scholarship Named in honour of York design professor Donald A. Newgren, this scholarship recognizes exceptional achievement in design practicum courses and is given to a BDes student who has successfully completed a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 83 credits, or an MDes student who has successfully completed 21 credits. The recipient must demonstrate exceptional achievement in design practicum courses as indicated in their academic record; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person; be an Ontario resident; and demonstrate financial need. Louis Odette Sculpture Awards Donor: Mr. Louis L. Odette The Louis Odette Sculpture Awards are given annually in recognition of promise and achievement in sculpture. Visual arts majors who have completed at least one half course in sculpture are eligible to apply. Selection/eligibility criteria include sound academic standing and financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents. Orpheus Award Donor: Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Friends of the Music Department Two Orpheus Awards are given each year for outstanding achievement in adjudicated vocal performance to music majors in the classical performance stream. Students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need. Oscar Peterson Bursary Bursaries are available to students demonstrating financial need and who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, jazz studies at York University. Preference will be given to students enrolled full-time. Michael Plexman Award for Creative Innovation Donor: ICE Group of Companies This award has been established by the ICE Group of Companies and family and friends in the memory of Michael Plexman, a graduate of the Department of Visual Arts at York University (BFA '83). Applicants must be third- or fourth-year Faculty of Fine Arts students and demonstrate innovation in creative work in visual arts, design, new media or interactive multimedia. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or or protected persons, and Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need. Cheryl Rosen Memorial Bursary Donor: Family and Friends of the late Cheryl Rosen In memory of Cheryl Rosen a bursary is awarded to a needy student in the third or fourth year of study in the Department of Theatre, Faculty of Fine Arts. This is a fall award. Harry Rowe Bursary Donor: Mr. H.W.W. Rowe The Harry Rowe Bursary is open to all meritorious Faculty of Fine Arts students facing acute financial hardship and is intended to enable them to continue their studies. Priority consideration will be given to the needs of students with disabilities and students from groups that have been historically disadvantaged because of race, colour, ancestry and/or ethnic origin. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need. Harry W.W. Rowe Arts of the Americas Bursary Donor: Harry W.W. Rowe The Harry W.W. Rowe Arts of the Americas Bursary is open to third- and fourth-year visual arts and fine arts cultural studies majors who are in financial need and who demonstrate a strong interest in, and commitment to, the study of the art history, art criticism and/or visual cultures of South, Central and/or North America. Peggie Sampson Bursaries Donor: Friends of Peggie Sampson Bursaries are available to full-time and part-time students in the Music Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, who are in financial need. Nancy Scoular Underhill Piano Award Donor: Mr. Bryan Underhill The Nancy Scoular Underhill Piano Award is given in recognition of exceptional promise and ability in classical piano performance to a second-year music major. Preference will be given to female students. Student must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and an Ontario resident. The award was established in honour of Nancy Underhill by her family and friends. Sorbara Award in Music Donor: Gregory Sorbara The Sorbara Award in Music recognizes outstanding creative achievement in music in the areas of composition, improvisation or sound design. Third-year music majors who are pursuing studies full-time and who will be proceeding into their fourth year of study are eligible to apply for this award. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need. Spedding Memorial Award in Dance The Spedding Memorial Award in Dance is given to a third- or fourth-year dance major for excellence in choreography as demonstrated in the presentation of an original work in public performance in the Dance Department. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need. The award was established in memory of Louise Mary Spedding Feely, Eleanor Margaret Spedding Paterson and Charlotte Jane Spedding Mitchell by their family. Spedding Memorial Award in Music The Spedding Memorial Award in Music is given annually to a fourth-year music major in recognition of academic and/or artistic excellence in music. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need. The award was established in memory of Louise Mary Spedding Feely, Eleanor Margaret Spedding Paterson and Charlotte Jane Spedding Mitchell by their family. Nalini and Tim Stewart Photography Award Donor: Ms Nalini Stewart The Nalini and Tim Stewart Photography Award is given to a fourth-year visual arts major for excellent achievement in photography. Student must be a Canadian citizen, or permanent resident or protected person, and a resident of Ontario who demonstrates financial need. The award was established by Nalini Stewart, a longtime volunteer in the arts and member of York University's Board of Governors. Norman Stifani Memorial Award Donor: Silvana de Bona The scholarship will be given annually, alternating year to year, to an undergraduate student in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and an undergraduate student in the Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person; a resident of Ontario; and demonstrates financial need and academic merit. The scholarship within the Faculty of Arts will be given to a third-year political science student who has successfully completed at least 54 credits with a minimum grade point average of 7.5 and is continuing in the Honours program. The scholarship within the Faculty of Fine Arts will be given to a music major who has successfully completed at least 24 credits and demonstrates outstanding talent and dedication in the performance of classical music - vocal or instrumental. Grant Strate Award in Dance Donor: Contributions from Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Friends of the Department of Dance The Grant Strate Award in Dance, named for the department's founding Chair, is given annually to an undergraduate dance major in any year of study who shows strength in both studio and academic studies in dance. The eligibility/selection criteria include sound academic standing overall and financial need. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and an Ontario resident. John M. Tait Award Donor: Mr. John M. Tait The John M. Tait Award, established by an alumnus of York University, recognizes exceptional promise/achievement in theatre production. Theatre majors concentrating in production who are in financial need, Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and Ontario residents are eligible to apply. Manorama Thakkar Award in Indian Dance Donor: Menaka Thakkar The Manorama Thakkar Award in Indian Dance is given in recognition of excellence and achievement in performance or research studies in Indian dance. Both undergraduate and graduate students in dance are eligible to apply, but preference will be given to undergraduate applicants. Selection/eligibility criteria include sound academic standing and financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents. The Manorama Thakkar Award in Indian Dance was established by renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer Menaka Thakkar in memory of her mother. The Award is supported through the Manorama and Bhanuchandra Thakkar Endowment Fund. Menaka Thakkar Award in World Dance Donor: Menaka Thakkar The Menaka Thakkar Award in World Dance is given annually to a third- or fourth-year dance student in recognition of excellence and achievement in studio work or academic studies in world dance. Selection/eligibility criteria include sound academic standing and financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents. The Menaka Thakkar Award in World Dance was established by Indian classical dancer and choreographer Menaka Thakkar, an adjunct professor in the Department of Dance at York University. The award is supported through the Manorama and Bhanuchandra Thakkar Endowment Fund. Theatre Department Bursary Four Theatre Department Bursaries are given annually to theatre majors in good standing who are in financial need. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and residents of Ontario. Saint Thyagaraja Music Awards Donor: Bharathi Kala Manram, Canada Two Saint Thyagaraja Music Awards are presented annually in recognition of artistic and scholarly achievement in Indian classical music studies. One award is given for demonstrated artistic excellence to a student enrolled in performance studies (vocal/instrumental) of Indian classical music. The other award recognizes top standing in the academic study of Indian classical music. Applicants must be undergraduate music majors pursuing full-time studies. Selection/eligibility criteria also include financial need, must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and a resident of Ontario. Helen Vari Award (Fine Arts) Donor: Helen Vari The Helen Vari Award is given in recognition of outstanding creative or scholarly achievement and overall academic excellence to a third- or fourth-year film and video student. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need. The award was established by Helen Vari, a member of York University's Board of Governors. Helen Vari Award (Arts) Donor: Helen Vari The Helen Vari Award will recognize a graduating student in the Faculty of Arts for their outstanding academic achievement and community service. Financial need will also be considered when selecting the recipient for this award. Willowdale Group of Artists Painting Award Donor: Willowdale Group of Artists This award will be given annually to one student who is entering their 4th year of undergraduate study in the Department of Visual Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts, who has demonstrated excellence in painting as evidenced by a portfolio and grades B+ or better in all three 3000-level painting courses. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and a resident of Ontario who demonstrates financial need. Students are invited to apply by the Faculty of Fine Arts fall awards application deadline date. A painting portfolio is required (slides or CD format only). Further information regarding this award can be obtained by contacting the Department of Visual Arts, 232 GCFA, telephone 416-736-2100 ext. 58191. Tim Whiten Award Donor: Tim Whiten The Tim Whiten Award is given for outstanding achievement in studio work to a visual arts major in second or higher year of study in the BFA stream, who demonstrates interest and ability in a wide range of artistic media. Students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and residents of Ontario. The award is named in honour of York Visual Arts Professor Tim Whiten.
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