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George Hopton Award

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 […]

CFUW Etobicoke- Award for Bridging Students

The recipient will be an undergraduate student entering their first year at York University through the Bridging Program for Women in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies. The recipient will have received a grade of B or better in the Bridging Course. Preference will be given to a student from Etobicoke. Recipients will […]

School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Bursaries

These bursaries were established by the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies to assist undergraduate and graduate Women's Studies students in financial need. All recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents, and demonstrate financial need.

Beverly Mascoll Bursary

Awarded to a student enrolled in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies. Recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

The Women's Intercultural Network Award

Awarded to a student who entered York University through the Bridging program and who has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.00 (B). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

The Adler & Wong Award

Awarded to a current student who entered York University through the Bridging program and who has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.00 (B). Preferences will be given to a student enrolled in a major or minor in women’s studies. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario and […]

J. David Lucyk Bursary

Awarded to a student enrolled in a major or minor in women’s studies. Preference will be given to a student who entered York through the Bridging program. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

The Louise H. Mahood Bursary Fund

This award is designated to either an undergraduate or graduate student in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B). The successful applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, be a resident of Ontario, and demonstrated financial need. The bursary will […]

The Nel van Rijn Bursary

Awarded to an undergraduate student with a preference given to a student who has entered the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies through the Bridging program. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and in financial need. Through this award, Ms Nel Van Rijn is pleased to show support […]

The Theodora W. McKittrick-Smits Bursary

Awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled in a major or minor in women’s studies with a minimum cumulative grade point of 5.00 (C+) and who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons as well as Ontario residents. The award has been established to honour Theodora McKittrick-Smits, whose gifts of […]