Sarah Akhtar Memorial Undergraduate Award in International Development Studies

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.

Please complete and submit FAAS profile - with special attention to the 'Financial' section. Recipients will be selected based on those who successfully meet the award criteria and have financial need.

To apply, please complete your FAAS profile.