A number of awards and bursaries are available to Bethune students. In addition to these college-specific awards and bursaries, there are numerous university-wide scholarships, awards, prizes and bursaries available. Check out the Office of Student Financial Services for further information.
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HELP US CELEBRATE ALL THE WONDERFUL BETHUNE STUDENTS WHO CONTRIBUTE SO MUCH!
For Award Descriptions and Nomination form visit: https://www.yorku.ca/colleges/bethune/awards/
Nomination deadline has been extended until Midnight (11:59pm) on March 31.
Nominations are Now OPEN
Help us celebrate our excellent student leaders and scholars! We are now accepting nominations for candidates for the following awards/ prizes/scholarships:
Bethune Prize for Outstanding Contribution to College Life
Bethune Prize for Outstanding Contribution from a First Year Student
Bethune College Honour Roll
Bethune College Academic Leadership and Community Building Scholarship
Bethune College Academic and Community Building Scholarship
Dr. Wendell McLeod Award
Please see descriptions below
Deadline: Nomination deadline has been extended until Midnight (11:59pm) on March 31.
*Note: you will need to upload the nominee's updated Résumé/Curriculum Vitae in pdf format.
Graduation Awards
Head of Bethune College's Prize for Academic Excellence
Awarded to the graduating Norman Bethune College student in any Honours program who achieves the highest grades in that final year of full-time study.
Dr. Emily Stowe Award
This annual award of $250.00 is made to the graduating Bethune College-affiliated student in any Honours program, who has achieved the highest grades in their final year of full-time study.
Dr. Wendell MacLeod Award
This annual award of $250.00 will be given to a graduating Bethune College-affiliated student, in any Honours program, who has demonstrated commitment to internationalist, health and society concerns or community leadership.
Bethune College Academic Leadership and Community Building Scholarship
The candidate must have served two to three years of academic student service with outstanding leadership qualities including constantly leading by example. the individual should consistently create new programs or important initiatives and dedicate an extensive time commitment to them. The individual should also be involved initiating various academic programs at Bethune College as well as helping fellow students transition through university. The candidates must have been part of student organizations/clubs, played a role in training new members and provided positive community support as well as focused leadership. They should be advocates of building community spirit and on the whole contribute to making a difference.
Bethune College Academic Community Building Scholarship
Candidate must have at least one year of outstanding service and be committed to peer advising and academic community building. The individual should follow through and perform beyond reasonable expectation as well as take responsibility and being proactive academic community contributors. They should also be involved in "behind the scenes" endeavors, supporting various academic initiatives at Bethune College as well as helping fellow students with the transition through university. These scholarships are only granted if there are suitable candidates with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.50.
Continuing Awards
Bethune Prize for Outstanding Contribution to College Life
This annual award of $200 and a certificate of recognition will normally be given to the one or at most two students who have made outstanding contributions to the College's community life (social, political, educational, athletic, etc.) over the last year or over a period of years.
Bethune Prize for Outstanding Contribution from a First Year Student
This annual award of $100 and a certificate of recognition will normally be given to the one or at most two students who have made outstanding contributions to the College's community life (social, political, educational, athletic, etc.) during their first year at York University.
Bethune College Honour Roll
This annual award of a gift voucher and a certificate of recognition will be given to students who have made significant contributions to the College's community life (social, political, educational, athletic, etc.) over the past year.
Past Winners
Bethune College Council Student Bursary
You must apply through Student Financial Services and be eligible for this bursary. Those who are involved in the college have higher priority.
Entrance Awards
Bethune College Lexicon Award
The fund, founded by the undergraduate students of Norman Bethune College and supported by its members, will make an annual award of up to $1,000 available to a student entering the first year of full-time undergraduate study at York University regardless of their intended field of study. Criteria: candidates must have a demonstrated record of involvement with their high school or other community service, and will be assessed on the basis of potential community involvement at Norman Bethune College (e.g. with science clubs, etc.). View Lexicon Award Application.
Graduate Student Awards
Manulife Financial International Graduate Scholarship at Norman Bethune College
The fund, founded by the undergraduate students of Norman Bethune College and supported by its members, will make an annual award of up to $1,000 available to a student entering the first year of full-time undergraduate study at York University regardless of their intended field of study. Criteria: candidates
Incoming and/or continuing graduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a Science or Engineering program, and who are graduates of one of York University's partner institutions in China, are eligible for this award.
The graduate program nominates students for this award.
Junior Fellows can make use of all of Bethune College's facilities, attend its student events, and are invited to all Fellows Dinners.