The award will be made annually to a student admitted through a bridging course and has achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+), is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student entering a program in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies. If there is no candidate entering the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, the award will be given to a student enrolled in less than 18 credits.