Awarded to a student in the Faculty of Science enrolled in a natural science course and has achieved a cumulative GPA of 8.00 (A). Established to honour the late Harry Leith, University Professor, who was the founder of the Natural Science program at Atkinson.
The Alumni Award for Commitment to Student Experience and Engagement honours a student leader in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies for his or her outstanding contribution to student engagement throughout the academic year and for his or her efforts to engage current students with alumni. This award is supported by Alumni and […]
The George Hopton Award was established by the former Atkinson Students’ Association (ASA) and friends, to honour Professor Hopton, retired Professor of Humanities at York University, ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church, and former Master of Atkinson. Professor Hopton was an advocate for redressing systemic imbalances and social injustices. This award is intended to recognize […]
Students must have completed at least 48 Liberal Arts & Professional Studies credits with a cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+). No more than two scholarships may be awarded in any one discipline. The Atkinson Students' Association established this scholarship to recognize five students for their academic excellence. No more than two of the […]
The Dean’s Award for Research Excellence, or DARE, gives you the opportunity to fully engage in a professional research project with one of our world-class faculty members. Over the summer term, you’ll participate in hands-on experience and one-on-one mentoring while working in your area of interest.
The George Vari Award for Excellence and Good Citizenship will recognize a graduating student in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies for their outstanding academic achievement and community service. Demonstrated financial need will also be considered when selecting the recipient for this award.
Awarded to two Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies students who have distinguished themselves in the areas of volunteer contributions, service and leadership. The award honours a student's contributions towards enhancing the York community and making it a better place to learn, work and grow.
The Outstanding Student Leadership Award honours student leaders in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies for exceptional contribution to an undergraduate student association in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. It recognizes outstanding achievement in enhancing the quality of the undergraduate student experience through leadership, commitment and innovation.
Awarded to the students with the highest sessional grade point average based on a course load of at least 30 credits in each of first-, second-, third- and fourth-year in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies.
This award will be given to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies who demonstrates leadership in making a difference in African-Canadian communities. The recipient of this award must be be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and must demonstrate financial need. This award is in […]