This prize was created to honour the late Gerry Erickson, the first Director of the Graduate Program in Social Work. Offered in the form of a book certificate for the best essay submitted each academic year (July 1 to June 30). The essay may be submitted by the student or course director for whom it […]
The Harry Newman Foundation Master's of Social Work Bursary will assist students enrolled in the Master's of Social Work degree program. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.
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 […]
The Harry Newman Foundation Bachelor of Social Work Awards will be made annually to three students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work program and have completed at least 18 social work credits at York University with a minimum major grade point average of 7.00 (B+). Eligible applicants will be selected by the […]
This award will be granted to a student who is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work program with the best academic performance among those who demonstrate financial need.