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The Ron Bordessa Prize

Awarded to a Liberal Arts and Professional Studies student with the best academic performance among those who have completed at least 36 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+) and who is majoring in an area of the social sciences: political science, sociology, interdisciplinary social science, Race, Ethnicity and Indigeneity, social […]

Virginia McDonald-Evans Fund

Awarded to the Liberal Arts & Professional Studies students taking political science courses who, while enrolled in a 3000-level or 4000-level course, produced the finest piece of written work in one of two areas of study: one prize will be awarded in the area of government and politics of Canada, and another prize will be […]

The Sergio Marchi Scholarship

Awarded annually to an outstanding honours undergraduate student majoring in Political Science at the Keele Campus who is entering fourth year. Selection will be based upon overall grade point average at the end of third year. This scholarship was established as a tribute to the Honourable Sergio Marchi, PC MP (Hon. BA '79, York).

Rudolph Family Award

The Rudolph Family Award will be given annually to the Year 1 student with the highest grade in Introduction to Politics (currently POLS 1000) who is continuing in the Honours program in Political Science (Keele campus). The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need.

Political Science Scholarship

Awarded to the graduating fourth-year honours Political Science student at the Keele Campus, with the highest grade point average calculated on political science courses only. In the event of a tie, the department will decide whether to make more than one award (but no more than three). If more than three students have the same […]

E. Carl Smith Book Prize

Awarded annually to a political science major who distinguishes themselves in Year 3 of study. Distinction will be measured in terms of sessional grade point average in the fall/winter session. A student must have no fewer than 48 and no more than 81 credits at the beginning of the session and they must complete at […]

Ashe Davis Liberal Award

Established in memory of Mr. Ashe Davis, who was active in the development of policy for the Liberal Party of Canada. Awarded to an Honours undergraduate student in political science who is entering Year 4 of studies. The recipient would be judged to have the highest academic achievement and have demonstrated a special interest in […]

The Ross and Gail Rudolph Award

The Ross and Gail Rudolph Award will be given to a student majoring in political science who achieves the highest grade in a second year political science course that focuses on Western political thought. If no second year course in Western political thought exists, the award will be given to a student majoring in political […]

Derek S. Hau-Guzmann Memorial Scholarship

The award will be given to the student with the philosophy essay in a third- or fourth-year course that most exemplifies the values of excellence and insight that Derek so cherished. The award may be withheld in any given year.

William Pearson Scott Scholarship

Awarded to outstanding fourth year specialized honours or first year Master's student in economics or political science. Selection based on Academic merit.