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Undergraduate Student Award Opportunities for LA&PS Students

The following is a list of LA&PS faculty-wide awards available to LA&PS students. Most awards involve an application process and some are awarded through nominations. The award deadlines change throughout the year so please check back often.

Additional York University awards are available and you may search them online. The awards listed below are available only to LA&PS Undergraduate students.

    New Students

    Arthur Francis Williams Mature Student Award ($1300)

    Established in memory of Atkinson alumnus Arthur F. Williams, this award will be granted to a newly admitted student under the mature student admission basis code to a degree program who provides a written statement demonstrating their interest in an area of Canadian studies. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

    To apply, please submit a Student Financial Profile and submit the written statement to the Office of Associate Dean, Students in N926 Ross Building, attention Lucy Oliveira, Student Relations Assistant.

    Arthur Francis Williams Transfer Student Award ($1500)

    Established in memory of Atkinson alumnus Arthur F. Williams, this award will be granted to a first year student transferring from a Canadian university or college to an undergraduate program. Recipients must provide a written statement demonstrating their interest in an area of Canadian studies, have a minimum admission average of 80% (or equivalent). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

    To apply, please submit a Student Financial Profile and submit the written statement to the Office of Associate Dean, Students in N926 Ross Building, attention Lucy Oliveira, Student Relations Assistant.

    Malcolm Streete Bursary ($1500)

    An award will be given to a student entering the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies from Oakwood Collegiate high school or a high school in the Jane-Finch or Regent Park communities. To be eligible, a student must enrol in at least 24 credits, have been involved in their community and declare an interest in studying in the social sciences (including anthropology, economics, human geography, political science or sociology). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated involvement in the African or Caribbean community.

    To apply, please submit a Student Financial Profile and submit a written statement outlining community involvement and study of interest as noted above to the Office of Associate Dean, Students in N926 Ross Building, attention Lucy Oliveira, Student Relations Assistant.

    Randal Dooley Memorial Entrance Bursary ($2500)

    The Randal Dooley Memorial Entrance Bursary will be offered to a secondary school student entering the first year of a Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies program from a high school in the Jane and Finch Corridor. The successful applicant must meet the minimum admission requirements, demonstrate financial need and demonstrate community involvement in the Jane-Finch community.

    To apply, please submit a Student Financial Profile and submit a written statement outlining community involvement in the Jane-Finch area to the Office of Associate Dean, Students in N926 Ross Building, attention Lucy Oliveira, Student Relations Assistant.

    Continuing Students

    Beverly Margaret Reynolds Scholarship ($1000)

    Established to honour the late Beverley Margaret Reynolds, York employee and alumna, this scholarship will be awarded to a student who has completed at least 30 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.00 (B+) and who has completed 12 credits in courses related to third world studies. Preference will be given to students who are actively involved in community service as evidenced by a letter of reference.

    To apply, please submit a letter that indicates courses completed related to third world studies and outlines community service as well as the letter of reference to the Office of Associate Dean, Students in N926 Ross Building, attention Lucy Oliveira, Student Relations Assistant.

    George Hopton Award ($600)

    This Award is intended to recognize and encourage students with special needs or circumstances. It is awarded to a Liberal Arts & Professional Studies student who is pursuing his/her first degree, completed at least 18 York credits (six credits of which should be a general education course) with a minimum overall grade point average of 7.00 and majoring in any of the following fields: Humanities, Religious Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Social Work, Women's Studies. Preference will be given to a student who: demonstrates financial need; is the first in their family to attend a university; has a permanent disability or is aboriginal.

    To apply, please submit a Student Financial Profile and submit the written statement outlining your educational and personal background in reference to the above criteria to the Office of Associate Dean, Students in N926 Ross Building, attention Lucy Oliveira, Student Relations Assistant.

    Louise Jacobs Jamaican Scholarship ($500)

    Awarded to a student who has completed at least 30 credits in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies with a minimum grade point average of 7.00 (B+). Applicants must submit a personal letter outlining their academic progress and community activities. Preference will be given to a student active in the Jane and Finch community. Established in honour of Louise Jacobs who retired in 1999 after having served the community for many years.

    To apply, please submit a personal letter outlining community activities along with at least one letter of reference from a relevant community leader or advocate to the Office of Associate Dean, Students in N926 Ross Building, attention Lucy Oliveira, Student Relations Assistant.

    Malcolm Streete Memorial Scholarship ($1800)

    An award will be given to a student in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, majoring in political science, criminology or law and society, who has completed at least 24 (and no more than 60) credits and has a cumulative grade point average of 7.00 or higher. To be eligible a student must be able to demonstrate community involvement in the Jane-Finch, Oakwood or Regent Part communities. Preference will be given to students with black African or Afro-Caribbean heritage.

    To apply, please submit a Student Financial Profile and submit a written statement outlining community involvement as noted above to the Office of Associate Dean, Students in N926 Ross Building, attention Lucy Oliveira, Student Relations Assistant.

    Leadership Awards

    The Office of the Associate Dean, Students invites members of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies to submit nominations for student leadership . The deadline for the nominations is usually late spring. Please check back for actual dates and instructions.

    The awards are as follows:

    Alumni Award for Commitment to Student Experience and Engagement

    The Alumni Award for Commitment to Student Experience and Engagement honours a student leader in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies for his or her outstanding contribution to student engagement throughout the academic year and for his or her efforts to engage current students with alumni. This award is supported by Alumni and Advancement Services and its value is $250.

    Application process: Students may self-nominate, or be nominated by members of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies community. Each nomination should include a letter outlining the candidate's contributions and efforts to engage current students with alumni, up to three supporting letters with at least one from a faculty or staff member, as well as a copy of the candidate's CV.

    Outstanding Student Leadership Award

    The Outstanding Student Leadership Award honours student leaders in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies for exceptional contribution to an undergraduate student association in the Faculty. It recognizes outstanding achievement in enhancing the quality of the undergraduate student experience through leadership, commitment and innovation. Normally three awards are given out each year, valued at $300.

    Application process: Students may self-nominate, or be nominated by members of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies community. Each nomination should include a letter outlining the candidate's contributions to a student association and involvment in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, up to three supporting letters with at least one from a faculty or staff member, as well as a copy of the candidate's CV.

    Outstanding Student Volunteer Award

    This award is given to two Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies students who have distinguished themselves in the areas of volunteer contributions, service and leadership. The award honours a student's contributions towards enhancing the York community and making it a better place to learn, work and grow. The value of each award is $250.

    Application process: Students may self-nominate, or be nominated by members of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies community. Each nomination should include a letter outlining the candidate's contributions, up to three supporting letters with at least one from a faculty or staff member, as well as a copy of the candidate's CV.

    The Helen Vari Award

    The Helen Vari Award will recognize a graduating student in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies for their outstanding academic achievement and community service. Demonstrated financial need will also be considered when selecting the recipient for this award. One (or more) award may given each year, valued at $500.

    Application process: Faculty members in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies such as Chairs, Directors, Undergraduate Program Directors/Coordinators may nominate students for this award (no self-nominations will be accepted). Each nomination will require the following documentation: a detailed summary outlining academic performance and community service, up to three supporting letters, a copy of the candidate's CV and a statement of financial need from the candidate. Please note: The Helen Vari Award financial need form will be distributed to the above faculty members.

    Students who believe that they may be good candidates for this award are encouraged to approach the relevant faculty member within their major program to inform them of their interest in the award.

    Student Association Awards

    The Office of the Associate Dean, Students invites members of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies to submit nominations for student association awards. The deadline for the nominations is usually late spring. Please check back for actual dates and instructions.

    The awards are as follows:

    Alumni Award for Commitment to Student Experience and Engagement

    The Alumni Award for Commitment to Student Experience and Engagement honours a student association in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies for outstanding contribution to student engagement throughout the academic year and for efforts to engage current students with alumni. This award is supported by Alumni and Advancement Services and its value is $250.

    Application process: Associations may self-nominate or be nominated by members of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies community. Each nomination should include a letter outlining the association's contributions and efforts to engage current students with alumni, up to three supporting letters with at least one from a faculty or staff member, as well as a report of the association's activities for the current academic year.

    Outstanding Overall Contribution to Student Experience Award

    The Outstanding Overall Contribution to Student Experience Award is awarded to a Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies student association in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the enrichment of the undergraduate student experience in their Department or School of affiliation, as well as in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. The award is valued at $250.

    Application process: Associations may self-nominate or be nominated by members of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies community. Each nomination should include a letter outlining the association's contributions to the enrichment of the undergraduate student experience, up to three supporting letters with at least one from a faculty or staff member, as well as a report of the association's activities for the current academic year.

Note:
Please note that if you are applying for more than one award, you must make individual submissions - one written statement for each award. You only need to complete the Student Financial Profile once regardless of the number of awards to which you apply. On your written statement, be sure to cite the award to which you are applying and include your name and student number.