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Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries

We want to recognize your academic success and provide a financial boost to those who need it. Awards are not just a source of extra funds - scholarships, awards and bursaries are a great way to enhance your resume and university transcript, demonstrating your hard work and dedication to your studies.

There are many awards in the Department of Social Science, based on academic standing, financial need, or in recognition of your hard work.

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Department Awards

David L. J. Sealy Award

The David L. J. Sealy Award is offered every year to one currently registered, full-time student who through an essay, report, project or dissertation has shown a superior understanding of and interest in the connections between issues of race and ethnicity and questions of law and order in Canada. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and an Ontario resident who demonstrates financial need. The award may be given to a second-year undergraduate (minimum of 30 earned credits) or higher, or to a graduate student. This award is given in memory of Professor David L. J. Sealy and has been made possible by contributions from David's friends, colleagues, and other loved ones.

Application Process:
The Department of Social Science will issue an annual call for papers. Students with permanent disabilities can submit a paper application form available from a registered campus service provider. Nominations will be submitted to the Teaching & Development Committee for their adjudication.

2023-24: Brianna Garneau
2022-23: Mohammad Shah
2021-22: This award was not presented in this year.
2020-21: Brandon Bova
2019-20: Nadia Adam
2018-19: Chantal Berry, Kimia Dadgarian
2017-18: Emily Philpott
2016-17: Aria Kamal

Department of Social Science Award

The award is an annual prize of approximately $800 given to one student who is majoring in one of the Social Science programs, who has completed between 30 and 60 credits with a GPA of 6.0 or higher, who is currently registered in a minimum of 18 credits, who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, Ontario resident, and who demonstrates financial need. The Office of Student Financial Services will select the recipient in the fall.

2023-2024: Ayush Kalia
2022-2023: Karolina Phair
2020-2021: Tatyana O-Connor Brown
2019-2020: Nashane Ralph
2018-2019: Sadia Hassan
2017-2018: Deqa Nur
2016-2017: Shukri Abdullahi

Ellen Baar Award in Social Science

This annual award of approximately $1250 honours the memory of Professor Ellen Baar, a member in the Department of Social Science from 1971 until her death in 1998 who was strongly committed to the Department's interdisciplinary teaching. It is given to one student entering his / her final year as a major in one of the interdisciplinary programs who received the highest GPA in his / her third year of studies, will have completed at least two Department courses in the program, and demonstrates financial need. (If the student with the highest GPA does not demonstrate financial need, a transcript notation will record his / her achievement, and the funds will be distributed to the next-highest student who meets the criteria.)

FAAS application is not required to be eligible for this award. Further information regarding this award may be obtained by contacting the Department of Social Science.

2023-24: Danielle Ocampo, Marshall MacDougall
2022-23: Steven Lum, Muhammed Celik
2021-22: Ariana Zunino
2020-21: Karanveer Kabuli, Rosa Giannone
2019-20: Joshua Nkennor, Kimia Dadgarian Shoustari
2018-19: Thomas Alexander, Carlo Panaro
2016-17: Carly Downs & Kelly Ponte

Gordon Lowther Scholarship

Established in memory of Professor Gordon Lowther, a faculty member in Social Science, noted for his interests in evolutionary biology and philosophy. 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.

Application Process:
FAAS application is not required to be eligible for this award. Students will be selected based on academic merit. Further information regarding this award may be obtained by contacting the Department of Social Science.

2023-24: Sephrah Luke
2022-23: Sabrina Sam, Meghan Golabgir
2021-22: Gundega Daugavietis
2020-21: Ramina Hasan
2019-20: Mariana Lourenco, Priya Basra, Ariana Zunino
2018-19: Rosa Giannone
2017-18: Carlo Panaro, Simran Dhanoa

Lillian Lerman Book Prize

This $100 award honours Lillian Lerman, a member of the Department who retired in 1991, in recognition of her dedication and contribution to undergraduate teaching. It is awarded to one student writing the most outstanding essay in a 1000-level Social Science course. Nominations are made by course directors. For further information please contact the Department of Social Science.

Application Process:
FAAS application is not required to be eligible for this award. Further information regarding this award may be obtained by contacting the Department of Social Science.

2023-24: Raihma Ijaz
2022-23: Adva Budin
2021-22: Kiyanna Malcolm, Maria Gullusci
2020-21: Liam Ryan, Roxanne Tremblay, Brian Medeiros, Melissa Giardina Papa
2019-20: Steven Lum, Christian Andrabado
2018-19: Enxhi Daci, Devon Wanliss, Dorina Sopi, Raashil Jain-Sarkar
2017-18: Nicole Hillier, Antony Riley, Chantal Berry, Dylan Gruspier, Erica Fini, Adrian Ritchie
2016-17: John Lugtu, Dania Al-Adhami, Mark Okello

Otto Friedman Memorial Scholarship

An annual prize of $300 is awarded to up to two students entering fourth year and who, at the time of application, is enrolled in one or more upper-level social science courses. Students are required to submit a brief statement showing your 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 of 7.00 (B+) or better. The Teaching & Development Committee reserves the right not to make an award in a given year.

Application Process:
FAAS application is not required to be eligible for this award. Applications will be accepted from any York University student who, in the year of application, is registered in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. Applicants should submit a brief statement indicating: 1) Intellectual and cultural interests, and his/her academic professional intentions; 2) Social Science courses are taken pertaining to social theory, planning and policy, and arts society.

2023-24: Sabrina Sam, Meera Sriwarnasooriya 
2022-23: Amanda Cowen, Karolina Phair
2021-22: Priya Basra, Liam Ryan
2020-21: Elijah Leotaud, Laila Haghbayan
2019-20: Justine Bonczek, Thilini Hemalal
2018-19: Antony Riley, Theresa Nguyen
2017-18: Brandon Hillier, Omar Fairclough
2016-17: Mehedi Khan, Monica Aves

Program Specific

African Studies

Offered: In-Course (Winter)
Type: Scholarship
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
Awarded annually to a returning undergraduate student who has attained the highest cumulative grade point average in three courses completed toward an Honours double major in African studies. In the event of a tie, the value of the award will be shared by the successful candidates.

Application Process:
No application is required to be eligible for this award. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit. Questions regarding this award should be directed to the Coordinator of the program 416-736-2100 ext. 66939; 314 Founders College.

Past Winners

2023-24: Nicole Asiimwe 
2022-23: Nicole Asiimwe
2021-22: Zakirah Allain
2020-21: Siarah Castle
2019-20: Uloma Nwosu
2018-19: Siarah Castle
2017-18: Alexis Morgan, Aniska Graver
2016-17: Angela Ouma

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Bursary
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
This bursary is for first-year or continuing undergraduate or graduate students pursuing an interest in African Studies at York University. Undergraduates would be expected to major in an interdisciplinary program in African Studies. Graduate students would be expected to pursue research in some area of African Studies. Qualified students should show strong academic qualifications as well as financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents.

Application Process:
To obtain an application for this award, please contact the African Studies Program, Faculty of Arts, 217 Founders College.

Past Winners

2023-24: Zakirah Allain  
2022-23: Hafiz Murtaza; Graduate - Fatoumata Kane, Andrew Urie
2021-22: Heather Tasker
2020-21: Hafiz Murtaza
2019-20: Reenas Mohamed
2018-19: Hafiz Murtaza
2017-18: Helen Claire Andrus
2016-17: Jennifer Katshunga, Alexandra Koster-Pickerin

Business & Society

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Scholarship
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The Alterna Social Economy Scholarship in Honour of Haswell B. Iron will be given to a fourth-year student majoring in Business and Society who has achieved top academic standing in the program during their third year of study and who is committed to promoting awareness and knowledge of social economy as a student ambassador for the BUSO program during their fourth year. The candidate must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and a resident of Ontario who demonstrates financial need.

Application Process:
Students with disabilities have the option of submitting a paper application. Paper copies of the application are available at disability service providers on-campus. As well, students must complete a supplementary paper application available from the Business and Society program office (S771 Ross Building).

Past Winners

2022-23: Janice Crasto
2019-20: Emdadul Amin, Rokhsareh Etezadi
2018-19: Cara Sholomicki
2017-18: Prize not awarded
2016-17: Kinsha Francis

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Award (Financial)
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The Business and Society Honours Award has been established by the Business and Society (BUSO) program to offer assistance to a Year 4 BUSO Honours major. Recipients of the award will be chosen on the basis of a combination of the following three criteria: community service, demonstrated financial need and academic achievement (a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.00 required).

Application Process:
FAAS application is required to be eligible for this award. Applicants must apply in the September of their fourth year. Further information regarding this award may be obtained by contacting the Department of Social Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at S737 Ross Building, (416) 736 - 5054.

Past Winners

2023-24: Leekwon Kinghorn 
2022-23: Bandeep Kaur
2021-22: Chi-Yun Lee
2020-21: Bhajneek Singh Sodhi
2019-20: Myka Jaymalin
2018-19: Tasha Chin
2017-18: Megi Senka and Renae Appadurai
2016-17: Nadine Ganesh

Offered: In-Course (Fall/Winter)
Type: Award (Financial)
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The Yanni Trifonas Memorial Aspiration Award will be awarded annually to a third-year student enrolled in the Business and Society (BUSO) undergraduate program, who demonstrates financial need and had the greatest increase in GPA between their first and second year of study. If there is more than one suitable candidate, then the award will be granted to the applicant who demonstrates the greatest financial need. Yanni Trifonas passed away suddenly as he was completing his final year of the Business and Society undergraduate program at York University. His dedication to the principles of social justice and equity was imbued in his studies and reflected in his life. To honour his memory, his family has established the Yanni Trifonas Memorial Aspiration Award to support students in the Business and Society program whose student debt and other financial pressures may threaten their graduation.

Application Process:
To be considered for this award, candidates must complete the Student Financial Profile.

Past Winners

2022-23: Dev Shankar
2021-22: Not awarded this year
2020-21: Joy Ghanshyambhai Dobariya

Criminology

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Scholarship
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The Criminology Honours Scholarship has been established by the Criminology program to recognize academic excellence in a fourth-year criminology honours major. The scholarship will be awarded each Fall to the Criminology Honours major who attains the highest CGPA among students entering their fourth year of study. In the event of a tie, grades achieved in the core criminology courses will be taken into consideration.

Application Process:
No application is required to be eligible for this award. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit.

Past Winners

2023-24: Gundega Daugavietis  
2022-23: Ramina Hasan
2021-22: Ariana Zunino
2020-21: Elizabeth Barrera Ledezma
2019-20: Shayan Mostajelin
2018-19: Carlo Panaro
2017-18: Harman Mann
2016-17: Antonnia Kiana

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type:  Prize
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The Criminology 1650 Book Prize is awarded to the student with the highest grade in CRIM/SOSC 1650 6.0 "Introduction to Criminology." In the event of a tie, the award will be split between recipients.

Application Process:
No application is required to be eligible for this award. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit.

Past Winners

2023-24: Samantha Colangelo 
2022-23: Mia Lombardi, Sabrina Sam
2021-22: Olivia Tassone
2020-21: Lauren Cristoforo
2019-20: Ariel Goldberg
2018-19: Iqra Butt
2017-18: Simran Dhanoa Blake
2016-17: Carly Downs

Offered: In-Course (Winter)
Type: Award
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
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 in their community.

Application Process:
Eligible candidates (i.e. fourth-year Criminology majors with a GPA of 6.0 or above) are asked to submit a written statement demonstrating their commitment to creating change in their community.

Past Winners

2023-24: Dorothy Yan, Mahnoor Naqvi 
2022-23: Ilena Ricker-Singh
2021-22: Favour Aina
2020-21: Tamika Johnson, Iqra Adil Butt
2019-20: Milena Pizzi, Jeremiah Osei Boateng
2018-19: Krista Babwah
2017-18: Cindy Ta
2016-17: Andre Harriott

Health & Society

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Prize
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The Gina Feldberg Prize honours the memory and distinguished teaching record of Professor Gina Feldberg by recognizing academic excellence in a fourth-year Health & Society Honours major. The Prize will be awarded in November of each year to the fourth-year Health & Society Honours major who attained the highest academic average in his/her previous year of full-time study.

Application Process:
No application required. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit.

Past Winners

2023-24: Lindsay Newell 
2022-23: Bisma Ali
2021-22: Amanda Cowen
2020-21: Jennifer Santin
2019-20: Deborah Sands
2018-19: Judith Nassuna
2017-18: Hye Su Teresa Park
2016-17: Michelle Noorzad

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Prize
No. of Awards: 3

Description:
The Health & Society Founders Prize is given to students for creative distinction, excellence and exceptional initiative in the completion of a Health & Society course assignment. The prize is given out at the 2nd, 3rd and 4th-year levels.

Application Process:
All students are invited to submit major course papers and projects for consideration by program faculty or designates.

Past Winners

Second-Year Awards

2023-2024: Alexandra Jack
2021-2022: Amen Okungbowa
2020-2021 prize for 2nd year not awarded
2019-2020: Hibu Sundhu
2018-2019 prize for 2nd year not awarded
2017-2018 prize for 2nd year not awarded
2016-2017: Ryan Moisan

Third-Year Awards

2023-24: Alexandra Jack 
2022-23: Sophia Degasperis, Amen Okungbowa
2021-22: Jennifer Santin
2020-21: Jennifer Santin & Amanda Cowen
2019-20: Catherine Morin-Mitchell
2018-19: Amanda Owusu and Zaaria Thomas
2017-18: Judith Nassuna
2016-17: Victoria Francavilla, Amanda Pierre & Ai Yamamoto

Fourth-Year Awards

2022-23: Nazeera Rasheed
2021-22: Jennifer Santin
2020-21: Thavisha Ekanayake
2019-20:  Emily Charron, Winnie Chen, Bianca Villanueva & Liah Wai Lam Lau
2018-19: Ruka Watanabe
2017-18: Navjot Sohi, Ryan Torrence, Shavaughn James, Kayla Dillon & Marie Ange Prospere
2016-17: Maria Mardirosian

Interdisciplinary Social Science

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Award
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The Interdisciplinary Social Science Award has been established by the Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS) program to offer assistance to an upper-level ISS student. To be eligible, students must have completed 54 credits or more and be entering their third or fourth year. Recipients of the award will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement (minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.00).

Application Process:
Applications will be available at the administrative office for the Social and Political Thought program in room 775 South Ross.

Past Winners

2023-24: Aamna Arif, Harjit Kaur
2022-23: Anjali Paul, Robbae Addisu
2021-22: Noel Mirzoyev, Riya Bhatla
2020-21: Georgia Motakis
2019-20: Natalie Julia Mandarino
2018-19: Brittany Smeikle, Natalie Mandarino
2017-18: Roderick Philpot
2016-17: Rebecca Singh

International Development Studies

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Award (Financial)
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The International Development Studies Honours Award has been established by the International Development Studies (IDS) program to offer assistance to a Year 4 IDS Honours major. Recipients of the award will be chosen on the basis of a combination of the following three criteria: community service, demonstrated financial need and academic achievement, as demonstrated by a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.00.

Application Process:
FAAS application is not required to be eligible for this award. Applicants must apply in the September of their fourth year. Further information regarding this award may be obtained by contacting the Department of Social Science.

Past Winners

2023-24: Rita Wong 
2022-23: Milad Majidi
2021-22: Sabrina De Losada Casab
2020-21: Eyram Agbe
2019-20: Noorin Nurali Pattni
2018-19: Monique Mclean
2017-18: Samir Janmohamed

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type:  Award (Financial)
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Honours Award has been established by the Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) program to offer assistance to a Year 4 LACS Honours major. Recipients of the award will be chosen on the basis of a combination of the following three criteria; minimum sessional grade point average of 6.00, demonstrated financial need and community service.

Application Process:
Students with disabilities have the option of submitting a paper application. Paper copies of the application are available at any of the disabilities service providers on campus.

Past Winners

2021-22: Sabrina De Losada Casab
2020-21: Elijah Leotaud, Sadia Hassan
2017-18: Jessica Ashby
2016-17: Israel Ceron Alsibar

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Bursary
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The bursary will be given annually to an undergraduate student currently enrolled in the Latin American and Caribbean Studies program. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 18 credits and have completed a minimum of 18 credits. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a clear and compelling passion for, and a history of working with, the Caribbean community or the Caribbean-Canadian community. Applicants must be in good academic standing (minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.00) and demonstrate financial need.

Application Process:
Students with permanent disabilities have the option of completing a paper application available from Counselling and Disability Services. Please fill out the Community Service and Extra-Curricular Activities sections detailing your involvement in the Caribbean community or the Caribbean-Canadian community. Please also include a personal statement outlining your interest in the Caribbean community or the Caribbean-Canadian community and your financial circumstances.

Past Winners

2017-18: Percival Scott
2016-17: Jessica Ashby

Offered: In-Course (Fall/Winter)
Type: Award (Financial)
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The bursary will be given annually to an undergraduate student Sarah Akhtar (MA, Development Studies 2012), a PhD student at York University, was a beloved Teaching Assistant for SOSC 1430 - Introduction to International Development Studies who made enormous contributions towards introducing first-year students to the field of development studies and helped educate an entire generation of students in the program. The Sarah Akhtar Memorial Undergraduate Award in International Development Studies was created by family to continue legacy by honoring the student who has achieved the highest numeric grade in SOSC 1430 in an academic year. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full-time (registered in a minimum of 18 credits), have completed SOSC 1430 - Introduction to International Development Studies and demonstrates financial need. Should two or more students achieve the highest grade then the award will be granted to the student who demonstrates the highest financial need.

Past Winners

2023-24: Camila Nakamura
2022-23: Abduljamal Lawal; Graduate - Rifatur Rahim
2021-22: Kyung In Lee

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Award (Financial)
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
Awarded annually to a continuing upper-level student enrolled in The Latin American and Caribbean Studies program. The recipient must have successfully completed at least 60 credits, with a cumulative grade point average of 6.00 or higher and is currently registered in a minimum of 18 credits. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to a student of African-Canadian heritage.

Past Winners

2019-20: Natasha Sarazin
2017-18: Percival Scott

Law & Society

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Prize 
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
An annual book prize will go to the student majoring in Law and Society who achieves the highest final grade in SOSC 2350 6.0 Law and Society. The Law and Society Program created this book prize in honour of the program’s founder, Jane Banfield, for her dedication to scholarship and teaching the interdisciplinary field of Law and Society, and for her years of contribution to the program.

Application Process:
No application is required to be eligible for this prize. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit.

Past Winners

2023-24: Gurleen Kaur Nahal, Rachel Gaspar 
2022-23: Jessica Okoedion, Alessia Borg, Christopher Haynes, Sarah Fadavi-Anbiayee
2021-22: Jonathan Garcia Barahona, Elizabeth Hamilton, Allegra Van Klink-Wylie
2020-21: Priya Basra, Natasha Khan
2019-20: Rosa Giannone
2018-19: Taya Polidano, Georgia Guerra
2017-18: Christina Giovannoni
2016-17: Laura Sannuto and Zackary Goldford

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Prize
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The Law and Society Prize has been established by the Law and Society (LASO) program to recognize academic excellence of a continuing year 4 LASO major (having completed 84+ credits). The award will go to the student who has attained the highest GPA going into their 4th year of the program.

Application Process:

No application is required to be eligible for this prize. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit. This award is based on the Student Financial Profile, must demonstrate a financial need.

Past Winners

2023-24: Demetre Lainas 
2022-23: Jonathan Garcia Barahona
2021-22: Rida Shah
2020-21: Kimia Dadgarian Shoustari, Taya Polidano
2019-20: Nada Abdel Maksoud
2018-19: Mustafa Paiz
2017-18: Percival Scott
2016-17: Margarita Grup

Offered: In-Course (Fall)
Type: Prize
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
Awarded to a LASO major who demonstrated overall excellence in a Law and Society Honours Seminar. Students are nominated by their seminar professor who will provide a statement indicating the reasons why the student is deserving of the prize. In years where more than one student is nominated, the SOSC Student Awards Committee will determine the recipient.

Application Process:

Nominated by Seminar Professor.

Past Winners

2023-24: Isa Gomes de Almeida 
2022-23: Vanessa Rietta, Nikrista Thapa
2021-22: Nashane Ralph
2020-21: Caterina Vescio
2019-20: Hariss Safi
2018-19: Emmanuella Odjoji
2017-18: Aqsa Bhagat, Hassan Sesay
2016-17: Salisha Purushuttam

Description:

The C. Jane Banfield Scholarship in the Social Sciences will be awarded to entering full-time undergraduate students studying any field of the social sciences in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, who demonstrate academic excellence. The LA&PS social science academic units include: Anthropology; Communication Studies; The C. Jane Banfield Scholarship in the Social Sciences will be awarded to entering full time undergraduate students studying in any field of the social sciences in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, who demonstrate academic excellence.  The LA&PS Social Science units include: Anthropology, Communications Studies, Economics, Human Rights and Equity Studies, Geography, Politics, Public Policy and Administration, Social Science (including Law and Society, International Development Studies and Work and Labour Studies), and Sociology.    Where candidates are equal in academic merit, financial need will be used as a deciding factor.  Preference will be given to students who participated in York's Bridging Program for Women.   This scholarship was made possible through a generous bequest from the late Dr. C. Jane. Banfield (1930-2016) a graduate of UBC (LLB'54, MA'59) and LSE (PhD'73).  Dr. Banfield was a professor in York University's Division of Social Science from 1968 to 1998.  In the early 1970's she founded the Law & Society interdisciplinary program, the first of its kind in Canada, and served as a director for many years.  She was appointed by York University President Ian Macdonald as the University's first adviser on the status of women,  She was tireless in her concern for student achievement, inspired many, and often said "law is far too important to be just to lawyers".  Dr. Banfield's husband was York University Professor Robert (Bob) H. Haynes OC (1931-1998), a distinguished science biologist, who served York from 1968-1992.

Application Process:

To be considered for this award, applicants must submit the scholarships and bursaries application available through MyFile.  In addition, applicants must submit a one page statement outlining their academic goals and if applicable, how the bridging program will assist them with their success at York.

Past Winners

2023-24: LillianMarie Skelcher-Stapley, Zalika Nembhard 
2022-23: Mosopefoluwa Awogbemi, Jacob Zenhenko
2021-22: Avneet Lubana

Work & Labour Studies

Offered: In-Course (Fall/Winter)
Type: Prize
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The Labour Studies program presents this prize annually to the Year 2 student (successful completion of at least 54 credits) entering Year 3 of the Labour Studies program with the highest cumulative grade point average at the end of Year 2. Students must have maintained a course load of at least 24 credits in the fall/winter session of their Year 2.

Application Process:
No application is required to be eligible for this award. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit.

Past Winners

2023-24: Matthew Marshall 
2021-22: Nguyet Dao
2020-21: Cory Di Lena
2019-20: This award was not presented in this year.
2018-19: Nathi Zamisa
2017-18: Courtney Potter

Offered: In-Course (Winter)
Type: Scholarship
No. of Awards: 1

Description:
The Global Labour Research Centre presents this scholarship annually to the Year 3 student majoring in the Labour Studies program who has achieved the highest grade point average. The Neil Reimer Scholarship is financed by the Neil Reimer Union Education and Development Fund, a fund established in 1984 to honour a leading figure in the history of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada.

Application Process:
No application is required to be eligible for this award. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit.

Past Winners

2023-2024: Zehan Tian 
2022-2023: Sameer Gupta, Karolina Phair
2021-2022: Julie Christine Wilson
2020-2021: Andrea Moncayo
2019-2020: Benjamin Connor Elvin
2018-2019: Katherine Joseph
2017-2018: Gerard Di Trolio
2016-2017: Christopher Michael Flynn

Graduate Program in Development Studies

Sarah Akhtar (MA, Development Studies 2012) was a beloved PhD student at York University and Teaching Assistant for SOSC 1430 - Introduction to International Development Studies.  Sarah made enormous contributions towards introducing first-year students to the field of development studies and helped educate an entire generation of students in the program.  The Sarah Akhtar Memorial Graduate Award in Development Studies was created by her family and friends to continue Sarah's legacy by recognizing the academic achievement of a Master's student in their first year of Development Studies Graduate Program.

Students must apply through the Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships (FAAS) system.

Application Process:
To be eligible students must be enrolled full-time in their first year and have completed a minimum of 9 credits.  The recipient will be selected in the Winter term based in academic achievement (demonstrated GPA of at least an A-) and a submitted research proposal.

Past Winners

2023-24: Jaivika Kataria

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