SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES/AWARDS/PRIZES

Board of Governors, September 28, 2000 - APPENDIX II, Annex 7

SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES/AWARDS/PRIZES

FOR INFORMATION

New Scholarship and Award Conditions

On behalf of the Board of Governors, the Property and Finance Committee has approved the following terms of reference for new scholarships, bursaries, awards and prizes.

Helen Mildred Blythe Allison Undergraduate Awards in Medicine (5)(Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)

Awarded to undergraduate students in Medicine based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Applications can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar and must be completed by April 30. Final selection of the recipients will be made by a committee of Medical faculty. These awards were made possible by the generosity of a bequest form Helen Mildred Blythe Allison (BA '24, LLD '65). Established through Foundation Western.

Value: 5 at $1,000
Effective May 2000

William Jeffery Scholarship (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)

Awarded to an undergraduate student in any year of Medicine based on academic achievement. Final selection will be made by a committee of medical faculty. This scholarship was established through Foundation Western by Alan Thicke (BA '67) in honour of his father, William Jeffery.

Value: 1 at $1,000 annually
Effective May 2000

Ross and Jean Clark Continuing Scholarships (3) (Faculties of Engineering Science, Information and Media Studies, and Science (Computer Science))

Awarded to students entering their first year of full time undergraduate study, with a minimum 85% admission average, in the following programs: Engineering Science, Media Information and Technoculture or Science (with the intention to enroll in Computer Science in year 2). These scholarships will continue as long as the recipients remain in eligible programs and maintain the criteria for continuing scholarships from time to time determined by the University. If a recipient fails to retain the scholarship, another student from the same year will be selected. These scholarships were established through Foundation Western by the generosity of Ross (BSc '46, MEng '75) and Jean (BA '46) Clark.

Value: Each award is $1,000 per year, continuing for four years. New awards will be made in even-numbered years conforming to the following pattern: May 2000 - two awards; May 2002 - one award; May 2004 - two awards; May 2006 - one award, etc.

Effective May 2000

Richard Konrad Scholarship in Science (Faculty of Science)

Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in year 3 or year 4 in the Faculty of Science based on academic excellence (minimum 80% overall average). Primary preference will be given to students in the Honors Biophysics program and secondary preference will be given to students in the Honors Physiology program. This scholarship was established through Foundation Western by Richard Konrad.

Value: 1 at $1,500 annually
Effective May 2001

Joan and Geno Francolini Award in Arts (Faculty of Arts)

Awarded to an undergraduate student in any year of a program in the Faculty of Arts based on financial need who has achieved a minimum 75% academic average. Applications can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar and must be completed by October 31. The recipient will be selected by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships and Awards Committee. This award was established through Foundation Western by Joan (HBA and Secretarial Science '55) and Geno (LLD '84, HBA '54) Francolini.

Value: 1 at $500 annually
Effective May 2000

[This bursary is supported by matched funds from the Province of Ontario through the OSOTF program.]

Nortel Networks Scholarship of Excellence in Information and Media Studies (Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Media Information and Technoculture)

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student entering first year of the Media Information and Technoculture program who achieves a 90% admission average. This scholarship will continue as long as the recipient enters the honors program in Media Information and Technoculture in year 2. Recipients must maintain an 80% average and full-time course load for the remainder of the honors MIT program to retain the scholarship. If the recipient of the continuing scholarship fails to meet these requirements, another student from the same year will be selected based on the criteria stated herein. These scholarships were made possible by a generous donation from Nortel Networks.

Value: 1 at $2,000 continuing scholarship of excellence annually (for 4 years per student)
Effective Date: May 2000 - 2001. Payout will continue until 2012-2013, but no new students will selected after May 2009-2010.

Nortel Networks Scholarships of Distinction in Information and Media Studies (3) (Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Media Information and Technoculture)

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student entering first year of the Media Information and Technoculture program who achieves an 85% admission average. This scholarship will continue as long as the recipient enters the honors program in Media Information and Technoculture in year 2. Recipients must maintain an 80% average and full-time course load for the remainder of the MIT program to retain the scholarship. If the recipient of the continuing scholarship fails to meet these requirements, another student from the same year will be selected based on the criteria stated herein. These scholarships were made possible by a generous donation from Nortel Networks.

Value: 3 at $1,000 continuing scholarships of distinction annually (for 4 years per student)
Effective Date: May 2000 - 2001. Payout will continue until 2012-2013, but no new students will selected after May 2009-2010.

Nortel Networks Scholarships of Excellence in Engineering Science (2)(Faculty of Engineering Science)

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student entering first year in the Faculty of Engineering Science who intends to register in Electrical, Software or Computer Engineering in year 2 and achieves a 90% admission average. This scholarship will continue until the recipient completes the program in Electrical, Software or Computer Engineering, as long as the recipient maintains an 80% average and full-time course load. If the recipient of the continuing scholarship fails to meet these requirements, another student from the same year will be selected based on the criteria stated herein. These scholarships were made possible by a generous donation from Nortel Networks.

Value: 2 at $2,000 continuing scholarships of excellence annually (for 4 years per student)
Effective Date: May 2000 - 2001. Payout will continue until 2012-2013, but no new students will selected after May 2009-2010.

Nortel Networks Scholarships of Distinction in Engineering Science (6) (Faculty of Engineering Science)

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student entering first year in the Faculty of Engineering Science who intends to register in Electrical, Software or Computer Engineering in year 2 and achieves an 85% admission average. This scholarship will continue until the recipient completes the program in Electrical, Software or Computer Engineering, as long as the recipient maintains an 80% average and full-time course load. If the recipient of the continuing scholarship fails to meet these requirements, another student from the same year will be selected based on the criteria stated herein. These scholarships were made possible by a generous donation from Nortel Networks.

Value: 6 at $1,000 continuing scholarships of distinction annually (for 4 years per student)
Effective Date: May 2000 - 2001. Payout will continue until 2012-2013, but no new students will selected after May 2009-2010.

Nortel Networks Scholarships of Excellence in Computer Science (2) (Faculty of Science, Computer Science)

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student entering first year of the science program who intends to register in the Honors Computer Science program in year 2 and who achieves a 90% admission average. This scholarship will continue as long as the recipient enters the honors program in Computer Science. Recipients must maintain an 80% average and full-time course load for the remainder of the Honors Computer Science program to retain the scholarship. If the recipient of the continuing scholarship fails to meet these requirements, another student from the same year will be selected based on the criteria stated herein. These scholarships were made possible by a generous donation from Nortel Networks.

Value: 2 at $2,000 continuing scholarship of excellence annually (for 4 years per student)
Effective Date: May 2000 - 2001. Payout will continue until 2012-2013, but no new students will selected after May 2009-2010.

Nortel Networks Scholarships of Distinction in Computer Science (6) (Faculty of Science, Computer Science)

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student entering first year of the science program who intends to register in the Honors Computer Science program and achieves an 85% admission average. This scholarship will continue as long as the recipient enters the program in Honors Computer Science in year 2. Recipients must maintain an 80% average and full-time course load for the remainder of the Honors Computer Science program to retain the scholarship. If the recipient of the continuing scholarship fails to meet these requirements, another student from the same year will be selected based on the criteria stated herein. These scholarships were made possible by a generous donation from Nortel Networks.

TD Bank Financial Group Scholarships in Information and Media Studies (Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Media Information and Technoculture)

Awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students entering first year of the Media Information and Technoculture program who achieve an 85% admission average and demonstrate financial need. These scholarships will continue until the recipients complete their programs in Media Information and Technoculture, as long as the recipients maintain an 80% average, a full-time course load and demonstrate financial need each year. If a recipient fails to meet these requirements, another student from the same year will be selected based on the criteria stated herein. These scholarships were made possible by a generous donation from the TD Bank Financial Group.

Value: 1 at $1,000 in 2001-2002 (continuing for up to 3 or 4 years)
2 at $1,000 in 2002-2003 (continuing for up to 3 or 4 years)
2 at $1,000 in 2003-2004 (continuing for up to 3 or 4 years)
Thereafter, the number offered each year will continue to repeat this three year pattern as funds permit.

TD Bank Financial Group Scholarships in Computer Science (Faculty of Science, Computer Science)

Awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students entering first year in the Faculty of Science who intend to register in the Computer Science program in year 2, achieve an 85% admission average and demonstrate financial need. These scholarships will continue until the recipients complete their programs in Computer Science, as long as the recipients maintain an 80% average, a full-time course load and demonstrate financial need each year. If a recipient fails to meet these requirements, another student from the same year will be selected based on the criteria stated herein. These scholarships were made possible by a generous donation from the TD Bank Financial Group.

TD Bank Financial Group Scholarships in Engineering Science (Faculty of Engineering Science)

Awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students entering first year in the Faculty of Engineering Science who intend to register in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering in year 2, achieve an 85% admission average and demonstrate financial need. These scholarships will continue until the recipients complete their program in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering, as long as the recipients maintain an 80% average, a full-time course load and demonstrate financial need each year. If a recipient fails to meet these requirements, another student from the same year will be selected based on the criteria stated herein. These scholarships were made possible by a generous donation from the TD Bank Financial Group.

Value: 1 at $1,000 in 2001-2002 (continuing for up to 4 years)
2 at $1,000 in 2002-2003 (continuing for up to 4 years)
2 at $1,000 in 2003-2004 (continuing for up to 4 years)
Thereafter, the number offered each year will continue to repeat this three year pattern as funds permit.

TD Bank Financial Group Bursaries

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in any year of any program, excluding Business, who demonstrates financial need. These bursaries were made possible by a generous donation from TD Bank Financial Group.

Value: Number and value of bursaries will vary as funds permit. The Office of the Registrar has the authority to award these funds as appropriate up to the total available annually. No student will receive a bursary valued at more than half the cost of tuition.

Effective Date: May 2003 up to $2,000
May 2004 up to $4,000
May 2005 up to $5,000 or as funds permit

Prize in General Medicine (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Dentistry)

Awarded to the student who achieves the highest standing in Dentistry 344 in the School of Dentistry. This prize was made possible by a generous donation from the Department of Family Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre.

Value: a plaque
Effective May 2000

Law Society of Upper Canada Prize (Faculty of Law)

Awarded annually based on academic excellence to the top 15 students graduating from undergraduate Law.

Value: a one year membership in the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History
Effective May 2000

Margaret F. Cheesman - Government of Ontario Graduate Research Scholarship (Faculty of Graduate Studies)

Awarded annually to a graduate student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled full-time in an approved graduate program who is engaged in Science or Technology research. Preference in the first instance will be given to a student doing research in Audiology. The scholarship is based on overall academic excellence. To be eligible, students must have maintained a minimum A-(80%) average in each of the last two years of study at the post secondary level. In addition, applicants will be evaluated on research ability or potential, communication skills, and interpersonal and leadership abilities. These latter will be assessed by a research proposal written by the student, demonstrated research productivity, thesis advisor's assessment, faculty reference letters specifically requested for this purpose, and the graduate program's assessment of the candidate. Students must also meet the criteria set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies to fit the OGSST guidelines. Final selection will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Committee. This scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from Margaret F. Cheesman.

Students must apply for this scholarship. Application forms are available from eligible Graduate Program Offices or the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Complete applications are to be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by Graduate Programs no later than April 1.

Value: 1 at $15,000 only
Effective 2000-2001 only

Athletic Club of London - Government of Ontario Graduate Research Scholarship (Faculty of Graduate Studies)

Awarded annually to a graduate student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled full-time in an approved graduate program who is engaged in Science or Technology research. Preference in the first instance will be given to a student doing research in Kinesiology. The scholarship is based on overall academic excellence. To be eligible, students must have maintained a minimum A-(80%) average in each of the last two years of study at the post secondary level. In addition, applicants will be evaluated on research ability or potential, communication skills, and interpersonal and leadership abilities. These latter will be assessed by a research proposal written by the student, demonstrated research productivity, thesis advisor's assessment, faculty reference letters specifically requested for this purpose, and the graduate program's assessment of the candidate. Students must also meet the criteria set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies to fit the OGSST guidelines. Final selection will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Committee. This scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from the Athletic Club of London.

Value: 1 at $15,000 for 8 years only
Effective 2000-2001 to 2007-2008

Alzheimer Society - Government of Ontario Graduate Research Scholarship (Faculty of Graduate Studies)

Awarded annually to a graduate student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled full-time in an approved graduate program who is engaged in Science or Technology research. Preference in the first instance will be given to students whose work relates to Alzheimer's disease. The scholarship is based on overall academic excellence. To be eligible, students must have maintained a minimum A-(80%) average in each of the last two years of study at the post secondary level. In addition, applicants will be evaluated on research ability or potential, communication skills, and interpersonal and leadership abilities. These latter will be assessed by a research proposal written by the student, demonstrated research productivity, thesis advisor's assessment, faculty reference letters specifically requested for this purpose, and the graduate program's assessment of the candidate. Students must also meet the criteria set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies to fit the OGSST guidelines. Final selection will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Committee. This scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from the Alzheimer Society (London and Middlesex).

Value: 3 at $15,000 in 2000-2001 only and 2 at $15,000 in 2001-2002 only

Compaq Canada - Government of Ontario Graduate Research Scholarship (Faculty of Graduate Studies)

Awarded annually to a graduate student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled full-time in an approved graduate program who is engaged in Science or Technology research. Preference in the first instance will be given to students in Applied Mathematics conducting computational science research using the Compaq-Western Beowolf cluster. Preference in the second instance will be given to students from other areas conducting computational research using the Compaq-Western Beowolf cluster. The scholarship is based on overall academic excellence. To be eligible, students must have maintained a minimum A-(80%) average in each of the last two years of study at the post secondary level. In addition, applicants will be evaluated on research ability or potential, communication skills, and interpersonal and leadership abilities. These latter will be assessed by a research proposal written by the student, demonstrated research productivity, thesis advisor's assessment, faculty reference letters specifically requested for this purpose, and the graduate program's assessment of the candidate. Students must also meet the criteria set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies to fit the OGSST guidelines. Final selection will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Committee. This scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from Compaq Canada.

Value: 1 at $15,000 in 2000-2001 only. If a suitable recipient is not found, the scholarship will apply in 2001-2002.

Richard Dillon - Government of Ontario Graduate Research Scholarship (Faculty of Graduate Studies)

Awarded annually to a graduate student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled full-time in an approved graduate program who is engaged in Science or Technology research. Preference in the first instance will be given to students in Engineering Science. The scholarship is based on overall academic excellence. To be eligible, students must have maintained a minimum A-(80%) average in each of the last two years of study at the post secondary level. In addition, applicants will be evaluated on research ability or potential, communication skills, and interpersonal and leadership abilities. These latter will be assessed by a research proposal written by the student, demonstrated research productivity, thesis advisor's assessment, faculty reference letters specifically requested for this purpose, and the graduate program's assessment of the candidate. Students must also meet the criteria set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies to fit the OGSST guidelines. Final selection will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Committee. This scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from The T. R. Meighen Foundation

Value: 2 at $15,000 in 2001-2002
3 at $15,000 in 2002-2003 to 2004-2005
2 at $15,000 in 2005-2006
3 at $15,000 in 2006-2007 to the end of the OGSST program.

Mogenson Trust - Government of Ontario Graduate Research Scholarship (Faculty of Graduate Studies)

Awarded annually to a graduate student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled full-time in an approved graduate program who is engaged in Science or Technology research. Preference in the first instance will be given to students in Physiology. The scholarship is based on overall academic excellence. To be eligible, students must have maintained a minimum A-(80%) average in each of the last two years of study at the post secondary level. In addition, applicants will be evaluated on research ability or potential, communication skills, and interpersonal and leadership abilities. These latter will be assessed by a research proposal written by the student, demonstrated research productivity, thesis advisor's assessment, faculty reference letters specifically requested for this purpose, and the graduate program's assessment of the candidate. Students must also meet the criteria set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies to fit the OGSST guidelines. Final selection will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Committee. This scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from the Mogenson Trust.

Value: 1 at $15,000 in 2000-2001 only

Myrtle Rowntree Memorial Scholarship (Faculty of Arts)

Awarded to a third year student in an Honors English Language and Literature program based on academic achievement (minimum 80% average). The recipient will be selected by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships and Awards Committee. This scholarship was established through the kindness of Mr. Chester Rowntree, Dr. Leonard G. Rowntree and the Myrtle Rowntree estate.

Value: 1 at $100
Effective May 2000

Oakley and Marion Dean Continuing Scholarships (2) (Faculty of Science, Chemistry)

Awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students entering year I in the Faculty of Science who intend to register in the Honors Chemistry program in year 2 and achieve an 85% admission average. This scholarship will continue until the recipients complete the Honors Program in Chemistry, as long as the recipients meet the criteria for continuing scholarships as outlined by UWO. If any of the recipients fail to meet these requirements, another student from the same year will be selected based on the criteria stated herein. These scholarships were made possible by a generous donation from Oakley (Arts '32) and Marion Dean through Foundation Western.

Value: 2 at $1,000
Effective May 2000

TD Bank Financial Group OSOTF HBA Bursary (Richard Ivey School of Business)

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in any year of the program in Honors Business Administration who demonstrate financial need.

Value: 1 at up to $3,000
Effective May 2001

TD Bank Financial Group HBA Bursaries (2) (Richard Ivey School of Business)

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in any year of the program in Honors Business Administration who demonstrate financial need.

Value: 2 at up to $3,000
Effective May 2004

TD Bank Financial Group OSOTF MBA Bursary (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Business Administration)

Awarded to full-time students in the Masters in Business Administration program based on financial need. applications can be obtained from the Richard Ivey school of Business MBA programs Office and must be completed by April 1. Recipients will be selected by the Richard Ivey School of Business.

Value: 1 at up to $3,000
Effective May 2001

TD Bank Financial Group MBA Bursaries (2)(Faculty of Graduate Studies, Business Administration)

Value: 2 at up to $3,000
Effective May 2004

Mervin Wass Bursaries (4) (Faculty of Science, Applied Mathematics)

Awarded annually to full-time students registered in the Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science who have a minimum average of 75% and demonstrate financial need. Established by Mervin Wass (BA '33) through Foundation Western.

Value: 4 @ up to $2,500

[These bursaries are supported by matched funds from the Province of Ontario through the OSOTF program.]

Adelaide Robinson OSOTF Bursary (Any Faculty)

Available to any student who can demonstrate financial need. Established by Mrs. A.E. Robinson through Foundation Western.

Value: 1 at $600
Effective May 2000

[This bursary is partially funded by the Province of Ontario through the OSOTF program.]

Marion and Arthur Knight OSOTF Bursary (Faculty of Science; Faculty of Engineering Science)

Available to students enrolled in Science or Engineering Science. Established at Foundation Western by A. Arthur Knight in memory of his sister Marion Knight.

Value: 1 at $800
Effective May 2000

[This bursary is partially funded by the Province of Ontario through the OSOTF program.]

Blake Cassels and Graydon Scholarship (Faculty of Law)

Awarded to a second year Law student who has an academic average in the top 10% of the class in first year and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students in an historically disadvantaged group as outlined by the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and/or students who participate in extracurricular activities at the Law School or the University. The award will continue into third year if the recipient's average places him or her in the top 20% of the class. A new year 2 recipient will not be selected unless the current recipient fails to retain the scholarship in year 3. Applications can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar and must be completed by September 30. Financial need will be determined by Financial Aid Services and the Dean of the Faculty of Law will make the final selection. This scholarship is made possible by a generous donation from Blake Cassels and Graydon, LLP.

Value: 1 at $5,000
Effective May 2000

"Reach for the Top" Awards (Any Faculty)

Awarded to each regional runner up of the "Reach for the Top" contest. This is a one time award which is tenable in the year recipients qualify for admission and register in first year, full time studies at the constituent university.

Value: Up to 5 awards at $500
Effective August 2000

Scholarship and Award Revisions

On behalf of the Board of Governors, the Property and Finance Committee has approved the following revisions to the terms of reference for scholarships, bursaries, awards and prizes.

"Reach for the Top" Admission Awards (Any Faculty)

Change in name to: "Reach for the Top" Scholarships

Change in value from: Up to 5 awards at $1,000
To: Up to 5 awards at $1,500
Effective August 2000

Reva Gerstein Fellowship for Masters Study in Psychology (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Psychology)

Change in value from 1 at $2,500 to 1 at $2,800
Effective May 2000

Clark and Mary J. Wright Scholarship (Faculty of Social Science, Psychology)

Change in value from 1 at $600 to 1 at $1,000
Effective May 2000

Robin Middleton Memorial Award (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)

Change in number and value from 1 at $975 to 2 at $900
Effective May 2000

Weldon Family Bursary (Faculty of Information and Media Studies)

Change in value from 1 at $1,000 to 1 at $1,200
Effective May 2000

Jane Plas International Student Bursary (Any Faculty)

Change in title to: Jane Plas International Student Award

Change in criteria from: Available to Visa students from mainland China demonstrating financial need with a high priority given to academic excellence. For details, contact the International Student Office, University Community Centre, Room 210. This bursary was established through Foundation Western.

To: Awarded to an international student from mainland China entering first year of any undergraduate program based on academic achievement. This award was made possible by a generous donation from Jane Plas through Foundation Western.

Change in Value from 1 at $500 to 1 at $2,500
Effective May 2000

W. K. Kellogg Foundation Award (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)

Change in value from 1 at $1,400 to 1 at $1,500
Effective May 2000

Meds Class of 1950 OSOTF Bursaries (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)

Change in number and value from 3 at $2,000 to 4 at $2,000
Effective May 2000

Meds Class of 1950 Bursary (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)

Change in value from 1 at $1,000 to 1 at $2,000
Effective May 2000

Meds Class of 1960 OSOTF Bursary (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)

Change in value from 1 at $1,250 to 1 at $1,500
Effective May 2000

Meds Class of 1960 Bursaries (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)

Change in value from 2 at $1,250 to 2 at $1,500
Effective May 2000

Earl H. Orser Bursary (Any faculty)

Change in value from $600 to $500
Effective May 2000

Dr. Georges Lachapelle Admission Scholarship (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)

Change in value from: 1 at $8,000 continuing for 4 years
To: 1 at $10,000 continuing for 4 years

Lloyd Carter Bursary (Faculty of Arts)

Change in value from $250 to $500
Effective May 2001

Aird and Berlis Award in Contracts (Faculty of Law)

Change in value from $400 to $500
Effective May 2000

Frederick D. Baker Special Prize in Trusts and Estate Law (Faculty of Law)

Change in value from $100 to $500
Effective May 2000

Professor Denys C. Holland Award (Faculty of Law)

Change in value from $500 to $100
Effective May 2000

Edna Yuet Lui Chan Award (Faculty of Law)

Change in value from $375 to $600
Effective May 2000

Bereskin and Parr Award in Industrial and Intellectual Property (Faculty of Law)

Change in value from $300 to $500
Effective May 2000

Reginald and Verena Mayo Nursing Awards (Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing)

Add to criteria: "Established through Foundation Western."

Grant and Peggy Reuber Merit Scholarships (Faculty of Social Science)

Change in value from 2 at $2,500 to 2 at $3,700
Effective May 2000

W.J. McClelland Award (Faculty of Social Science, Psychology)

Change in value from $450 to $550
Effective May 2000

Government of Ontario - Charles Drake Graduate Research Scholarships (Faculty of Graduate Studies)

Change in value from: 5 at $15,000
To: 2 at $15,000 in 2000-2001 to 2001-2002
3 at $15,000 in 2002-2003 to 2005-2006
2 at $15,000 in 2006-2007 to 2007-2008
Effective May 2000

Jean Tague Sutcliffe Fellowship in Library and Information Science (Faculty of Graduate Studies)

Change in criteria to replace "Faculty of Communications and Open Learning" with "Faculty of Information and Media Studies"
Change in value from 1 at $700 to 1 at $1,000

Norman and Leah Orenstein Award (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Occupational Therapy; Faculty of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy)

Change in criteria from: Awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty Executive Committee to a student with a strong academic record entering the third year of studies in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy who has a history of interest in community service with the elderly. This award was established in 1987 by Ms. Mina Orenstein and Mr. Reuben Orenstein.

To: Awarded to a graduate student with a strong academic record entering the third year of studies in the MCISc Occupational Therapy program or an undergraduate student entering third year of the Physical Therapy program who has a history of interest in community service with the elderly. Each school's awards committee will identify the most deserving individual. An application is not required. This award was established in 1987 by Ms. Mina Orenstein and Mr. Reuben Orenstein.

Change in value from $300 to $400.

Lorraine Ivey Shuttleworth Continuing Awards

Change in criteria from: Awarded to students entering first year who have a minimum admission average of 75% and who demonstrate financial need. The award will continue if the student achieves a minimum 75% average and demonstrates financial need each year. Established through the generosity of The Richard and Jean Ivey Fund.

To: Awarded to full-time undergraduate students entering first year who have a minimum admission average of 75% and who demonstrate financial need. The award will continue if the student maintains the criteria stated herein, and demonstrates financial need each year. If a student should fail to retain the award, another student from the same year will be selected. These awards were established by a generous gift from the Richard and Jean Ivey Fund.

Change in value from: $4,000 annually for up to four years, 6 available each year.

To: 7 at $4,000 annually for up to four years

Effective May 2000 [Recipients will be selected for all years (1-4) for all scholarships, i.e., 28 in total]

Marilyn Ernest Scholarship (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Occupational Therapy)

Change in value from $1,500 to $1,800
Effective May 1999
(submitted incorrect value in June)

Robert Brouillard MBA Award (Richard Ivey School of Business)

Change in effective date from: 1999-2000 to 2003-2004
To: 1999-2000 to 2000-2001

Toronto Dominion Bank Bursaries (Any Faculty)

Change in title to: TD Bank Financial Group OSOTF Bursaries

Change in criteria from: Awarded to any student who demonstrates financial need.
To: Awarded to any student who demonstrates financial need. A portion of the funds will not be available to students in the Business program. No student will receive a bursary valued at more than half the cost of tuition. These bursaries were made possible by a generous donation from TD Bank Financial Group.

Change in value from: 8 at $2,400
To: Number and value of bursaries will vary as funds permit. The Office of the Registrar has the authority to award these funds as appropriate up to the total available annually.

Effective May 2000

Broda Prize in Occupational Therapy (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Occupational Therapy)

Change in criteria from: Awarded annually to the student enrolled in the Occupational Therapy program who achieves the highest combined mark in the OT 341a and OT 342b courses. The student will be selected by the Awards Committee of the School of Occupational Therapy. The prize was made possible through the generosity of Broda Seating.

To: Awarded annually to the student enrolled in the Occupational Therapy program who achieves the highest combined mark in the OT541a and OT542b courses. The student will be selected by the Awards Committee of the School of Occupational Therapy. The prize was made possible through the generosity of Broda Seating.

[Note: The program and courses, previously at the undergraduate level, are now at the graduate level. The value remains $200.]

Canada Wide Science Fair Scholarships

Change in criteria from: Awarded to those students who win gold, silver or bronze awards in the Canada Wide Science Fair and who have an A average in their final year of high school. The award may be won once by students entering first year studies in the Faculty of Science at The University of Western Ontario.

To: Awarded to those students who win gold, silver or bronze awards in the Canada Wide Science Fair and who have an A average in their final year of high school. The award may be won once by students entering first year studies in any faculty at The University of Western Ontario.

Effective May 2000

Adelaide Robinson Bursaries (6) (Any Faculty)

Change in Number from 6 to 5 effective May 2000. The sixth award will be a new award, partly supported by OSOTF funds (see above). Value remains $600 per award.

Marion and Arthur Knight Bursaries (3) (Faculty of Science; Faculty of Engineering Science)

Change in Number from 3 to 2 effective May 2000. The third award will be a new award, partly supported by OSOTF funds (see above). Value remains $800 per award.

Anne Sale Porte Scholarship (Faculty of Science, Zoology)

Change in criteria and number from: Awarded annually to an undergraduate student in year 4 who is enrolled in Honors Biology, Ecology and Evolution or Zoology and has achieved a minimum average of 80% in year 3 of the BSc Biology Program. The recipient will be selected jointly by the Chair of Plant Sciences and the Chair of Zoology. This scholarship was made possible by a bequest from the late Anne Sale Porte (BA '50) through Foundation Western.

Value: 1 at $1,100

To: Awarded annually to an undergraduate student in year 4 who is enrolled in Honors Biology, Ecology and Evolution or Zoology, has achieved a minimum average of 80% in year 3 of the BSc Biology Program and demonstrates financial need. Applications are available from the Office of the Registrar and must be submitted by October 31. The recipient will be selected jointly by the Chair of Plant Sciences and the Chair of Zoology, once financial need is determined by the Office of the Registrar. This scholarship was made possible by a bequest from the late Anne Sale Porte (BA '50) through Foundation Western.

Value: 2 at $1,100

[These scholarships are partially funded by the Province of Ontario through the OSOTF program.]

Atkinson Charitable Foundation Bursaries (2) (Faculty of Science)

Change in value from $500 to $700 effective May 2000.

Rose Marie Beretta Memorial Award (Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing)

Change from $800 to $950 effective May 2000.

Effective May 2000, the following 5awards will have the deadline for applications revised from April 30^th to October 31^st:

Dr. John Agnos Award in Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Catherine Mary Copeland Medical Mentor Accessibility Award
Joan and Geno Francolini Award in Medicine
W. K. Kellogg Foundation Award in Medicine
H. H. Murray Medical Mentor Accessibility Award

Effective May 2000, the following 7 awards will have the deadline for applications revised from March 15^th to October 31^st:

John Belk Memorial Award
Charles Drake Undergraduate Student Awards in Medicine
Norma Heather Fletcher Undergraduate Student Awards in Medicine
Richard Ivey Foundation Awards in Medicine
John A. Lusk Award in Medicine
Reginald and Verena Mayo Medicine Awards
Dr. Harold O. Smith Medical Access Awards

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The following awards have been discontinued:

Admission Scholarships in Medicine (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Medicine)
Western Alumni "Go Global " Awards in Law (Faculty of Law)