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Gerald Aspinall Award

Donor: Professor Gerald Aspinall

Gerald Aspinall joined the Chemistry Department in 1972 and was Chair until 1979. He is now a distinguished research professor emeritus. This award will assist an undergraduate chemistry major who has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B) and who needs financial assistance. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and must demonstrate financial need on a bursary application form.

The Gordon and Agnes (Twambley) Brash Award in Engineering

Donor: Ronald A. Brash

The Gordon and Agnes (Twambley) Brash Award in Engineering is presented annually to a full-time student enrolled in the Engineering degree program within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, who has achieved a minimum grade point average of 7.0 (B+) during his/her most recent two years of study and demonstrates financial need. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and an Ontario resident. This award would not have been possible without the hard work and sacrifice of the parents and ancestors of Mr. Ronald A. Brash who immigrated to Canada in the 19th century and laboured in non-professional occupations.

Bursary in Science and Engineering

The interest on this bursary is available annually to assist one or more Faculty of Science and Engineering students who are in financial need. Recipients must have completed at least 24 credits towards a BSc degree with a minimum cumulative credit-weighted grade point average of 5.0 (C+) over all science courses taken.

Business.ca Inc. Bursary

Donor: Chank-Ming Kelvin Cheung

Business.ca Inc. is a systems development company that specializes in automating business process utilizing the latest Web technologies. Business.ca Inc. is a young, fast-growing company started by former students of York University. Two of its founders were the first graduates of the Space and Communication Sciences program at York University. All students in their third year, enrolled in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, in good academic standing are eligible for this award. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

ChemEd 2001 Award

ChemEd awards are made to students with a major in chemistry who have a B average, completed at least 30 credits overall and demonstrate financial need. The awards are funded by the proceeds from the 2001 ChemEd conference held at York University.

Department of Mathematics and Statistics Award

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics Award was established to assist an undergraduate student majoring in a degree program offered through the Department of Mathematics and Statistics who has completed between 30 and 60 credits with a cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B) or higher. The recipient must currently be registered in a minimum of 18 credits, must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and must demonstrate financial need.

The Embleton Award

Donor: Dr. Sheila Embleton

Awarded to one or two female students of physics, engineering physics, astronomy, and/or chemistry (excluding biochemistry) who have completed 84 credits towards an Honours BSc or BASc and have earned a grade point average of 6.0 (B) on the most recently earned 30 credits. To be eligible applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Emeritus Professors' Award in the Department of Physics and Astronomy

The prize was established to recognize the contributions to the University of the retired faculty members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. It is supported by donations of past and present members of the department. The purpose of the prize is to encourage outstanding students to continue their studies in physics and astronomy. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

George Faber Memorial Bursary

Donor: Friends and family of the late George Faber

A bursary is awarded annually in memory of the late George Faber by members of his family and his associates in the fur industry to regular, full-time undergraduate students in a degree program in Science and Engineering at York University.

Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (Ontario) Education Foundation Engineering Award

Donor: F.C.C.P. (Ont.) Education Foundation

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the fourth year of the Engineering program, who has achieved a cumulative grade point average of 7.0 or better and demonstrates financial need. Strong preference shall be given to a student who is engaged in extracurricular activities and/or has exemplified leadership.

Linda Herskowitz Award

Donor: Friends, Colleagues and Family of Linda Herskowitz

Linda Herskowitz was a secretary in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for almost 20 years. Her untimely death was a tremendous loss to both her family and colleagues at the University. This award was established to remember her generous and caring spirit and to support the students she had always worked so hard to assist. This award is available to an undergraduate student majoring in mathematics and/or statistics who has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B) and who demonstrates financial need. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and be residents of Ontario. Preference will be given to a female student.

Dr. Geoffrey Hunter Award

Donor: Dr. Susan Prokopenko

The family and friends of Dr. Geoffrey Hunter established this award to honour his career at York University in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering. This award will be given to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science and Engineering who has completed at least 30 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.0 (C). Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need.

Abe Karrass Mathematics Bursary

Donor: Mrs. Abe Karrass

Abe Karrass wanted to be a teacher of mathematics since childhood. He was educated at New York University and Adelphi University. He came to York University in 1968 as a member of the Mathematics Department and has been a valuable and distinguished member since then. This award is a tribute to his love of teaching and his passion for research. It is presented to a student majoring in mathematics and with an interest in teaching in mathematics. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario, and demonstrate financial need.

The Michael H. Lawee Memorial Awards in Science and Engineering

Donor: Ariel-Charles Guigui

The award is open to entering first year and continuing undergraduate students within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, who are graduates of a Toronto high school (416 catchment), have a strong academic record and demonstrate financial need. Entering first year students must have a final admission average of 75 per cent or higher and continuing students must have a cumulative grade point average of 7.0 or higher.The number of awards each year will be five to eight, at the discretion of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. While recipients may be in any year of study and any discipline within the Faculty, the Faculty may at its discretion focus on specific areas or years of study where they perceive the need for support is greatest.

Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund: Science Award

This award will be granted to a student in the Faculty of Science and Engineering who has completed at least 24 credits and has the highest Faculty grade point average of all applicants to the science bursary. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need.

Sceptre Investments Bursary

Donor: Michael Wiggan, President of Sceptre Investment Counsel Ltd.

This bursary will be awarded to an undergraduate student and a graduate student who is studying in a science discipline. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

The Peter Struk Bursary

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

Dr. Arthur Train Award in Life Sciences

An annual award will be awarded to an undergraduate student entering first year of the Chemistry or Biology program in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The recipient's overall grade point average must be a minimum 6.0 (B) in the academic year immediately preceding admission to the Chemistry or Biology program. The student must be a resident of the census metropolitan area of Toronto and demonstrate financial need.

University Women's Club of North York Scholarship

Donor: University Women's Club of North York

One of the main goals of the club is to further the education of women. An annual award is given to a female who is registered in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, who is enrolled in courses leading to a bachelor of science and engineering degree and who is in financial need. This award may not be given each year.

The Diane and Ron Watson Awards

Donor: Diane and Ronald Watson

The Diane and Ron Watson Awards are available to undergraduates in the Faculty of Science and Engineering who have completed at least 24 credits, have a cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B) or better and demonstrate financial need. The awards are made possible by a generous contribution from Diane and Ron Watson (an early graduate of the Faculty of Science) in honour of their families. The donors hope that award recipients will help other students in the future in a similar way.

Dr. James Wu Research Internships for Undergraduate Science and Engineering Students

Donor: Henry Wu

The Dr. James Wu Research Internships for Science and Engineering Students are intended for undergraduate students in science or engineering programs, regardless of academic unit in which they are enrolled, who wish to participate in a science or engineering research project. Students will be invited to apply by faculty researchers. Selected students will have completed a minimum of 54 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.5 and will work directly with professors, post-doctoral fellows and/or graduate students primarily (but not exclusively) in York's science-focused research centres. Fall/winter session internships are limited to 10-12 hours per week (approximately 20 weeks), and provide $2,500 in financial assistance. Summer session internships will be a full-time experience for approximately 14 weeks, and will provide $5,000 in assistance. (Course registration is not required for summer session internships.) Research internships are renewable for an additional year. Interns are expected to prepare a report or scientific paper by the end of their cumulative research internship experience. Continuation in the internship placement is at the invitation of the faculty research supervisor and is based on satisfactory research work (including progress on the report or paper) and maintenance of minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.5.