Overview
Established in honour of Dr. Michael Bordt (MES, York, 1978; PhD, Geography, University of Ottawa, 2015) to mark his worldwide contributions to the development of environmental statistics through the application of informatics, this scholarship supports students enrolled in the Master or Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies programs at York University.
The Michael Bordt Scholarship has been created to benefit Masters or PhD students in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University. This scholarship supports research undertaken by a master’s or doctoral student who, through their choice of coursework and research program, clearly demonstrates an interest in applying informatics (computer hardware and/or software) to the development/analysis of environmental statistics. Examples of relevant coursework/research include the application of geographic information system software, database design/analysis and data collection using remote sensing techniques. Applicants will be judged on their demonstrated interest in applying informatics to environmental statistics as reflected in a 500-word statement about their course work and research activities. Applicants must be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Protected Persons and must demonstrate academic excellence in either the MA, MSc, MES or PhD program in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change.
Value and Duration
- 1 award of up to $1,000
- Non-renewable
Eligibility
- Masters or Doctoral student enrolled in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change
- Registered active in full-time studies
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.
Deadlines
- Deadline: TBD
Award Period (when the award will be paid)
- Upcoming academic year Fall/Winter
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a CV, grade report and a 500-word statement about how their course work and research activity demonstrates an interest in applying informatics (computer hardware and/or software) to the development/analysis of environmental statistics. Applications are to be submitted to the Graduate Program in Environmental and Urban Change.
Support
- If you require further assistance, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator and Advisor - Ouma Jaipaul-Gill at oumajai@yorku.ca.
- Telephone: (416)736-2100 x 33254