Purpose
The dian marino Award was established in memory of dian, a visual artist, activist, educator and storyteller extraordinaire, who taught in the Faculty of Environmental Studies. She lived courageously with cancer and died in 1993. This fund supports students who creatively use multi-media tools of inquiry and modes of communication to critically explore environmental issues. This award gives preference to students who are committed to environmental and social justice.
Eligibility
This award is available to all students (BES, MES, PhD) in the Faculty of Environmental Studies who critically disrupt and playfully reframe the traditional boundaries of environmental teaching and learning. Given that dian was passionately committed to equity and diversity, the Faculty strongly encourages students from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Criteria
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- an Ontario resident;
- have a good academic record;
- demonstrate financial need on a bursary application;
- submit a detailed budget outlining how the award money will be used;
- submit a letter of support from their paper/thesis/project supervisor;
- submit a brief description of the project and the form/medium of the project the award will fund;
- describe how the project reflects the purpose of this award.
Selection process
Selection will be made by the Research and Awards Committee.
Number of awards
Up to 3
Value of award
$300–$450
Deadline
February 1