Purpose
This award was established by family and friends in honour of Harold Mahabir, a member of the advisory team of the CIDA funded, Kenya Canada Energy Advisory project, which involved the Faculty of Environmental Studies, the Ontario Ministry of Energy and Ontario Hydro working with the Government of Kenya over a 7 year period beginning in 1985. Harold served brilliantly as the petroleum policy advisor and was responsible, in large measure, for the emergence of the National Oil Company of Kenya as a mechanism for ensuring competitive purchasing of oil supplies for the Nation of Kenya. Harold, who grew up in Trinidad and who believed passionately in life-long learning, was a great story teller, a bon vivant and a wonderful friend.
The award will be given annually to a registered student in the second year of their Master's Program in Environmental Studies at York University, who have well developed Plans of Study with Areas of Concentration addressing some aspect of international development.
Eligibility
Open to second-year Master's students at the Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University, who are Canadian Citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents, and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have an approved Plan of Study addressing some aspect of international development. Applicants must be registered full-time and in good academic standing at the time of application.
Criteria
Applicants will be judged based on demonstrated commitment to international development, reflected in a statement about international development and a copy of the Abstract from their Plan of Study, as well as demonstrated financial need.
Selection process
The award will be adjudicated by a subcommittee comprised of at least two (2) full-time faculty members, as approved by the Dean. At the discretion of the selection committee, multiple awards amounting to the total value may be awarded (e.g. 2 awards at $625 each).
Number of awards
One
Value of award
Minimum of $1,000 (approximately)
Deadline
October 1