The Jan Rehner Prize for Writing is open to all students registered in courses offered by York University's LA&PS Writing Department. Once each year, a winner and a runner-up will be chosen for each year level (1000, 2000, 3000, 4000) and also for Major Research Papers (if applicable). The winner of each category will be […]
Awarded to undergraduate students majoring in Sociology in their fourth year, who best demonstrate our department's commitment to publicly engaged sociology. The award will be given to students who demonstrate academic excellence (minimum GPA of B+) and community engagement. Nomination by a full-time, CLA or contract faculty member in the Department of Sociology.
These awards are designed to recognize high performance and service among students who major in sociology (Keele Campus). The award will be presented to one student in each of years 1, 2 and 3. Students must present high academic promise and initiative in both course related and extracurricular activities in the York University and wider […]
An award for the most distinguished graduating Honours student based on the highest grade point average in sociology courses.
It will be awarded to a Liberal Arts & Professional Studies student, registered in a sociology course at the 3000- or 4000-level, for the best essay in sociology. Eligible essays may have been written for current sessional courses or may be specially prepared for the competition. Themes, perspectives and methodologies of a wide variety are […]
Established in honour of Professors Bernard Blishen and Anthony Richmond, distinguished sociologists who retired from the Department of Sociology. The award will be presented to the honours sociology graduand (Keele Campus) selected as outstanding among the candidates in both the Fall (previous year) and June convocation ceremonies.
The Joshua Yasay Award for Excellence in Criminology and Community Service will be presented each year to a high-achieving fourth year Criminology student who has made a positive impact on his or her community. To be eligible, applicants must possess a minimum 6.00 GPA and provide a written statement demonstrating their commitment to creating change […]
A scholarship is awarded to assist a student who at the time of application is enrolled in one or more upper-level social science courses and has a strong interest in one or more of social theory, social policy and planning, or the role of the Arts in society. Applicants should have a grade point average […]
Established in honour of Lillian Lerman, former director of undergraduate studies for Social Science, who retired in 1991, in recognition of her dedication and contribution to undergraduate teaching. The prize will go to the most outstanding student essay in a first-year social science course. Submissions will be made by course directors.
The scholarship is given to a full-time student in an Honours program going from the first to second year in one of the Social Science programs. The scholarship is awarded to the student with the highest cumulative grade point average for his/her first year of studies at York University.