Private Awards & Scholarships

Eligible students: PDP, PLP with CGPA 2.0+ 
Requirements: Portfolio and nomination form 

Up to five awards, valued at $500 each, will be awarded annually in recognition of excellence in overall performance during the Professional Programs practica and coursework as well as a demonstrated potential for future professional growth. 

The awards will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee on the nomination of the Dean, Faculty of Education.

Eligible students: PDP with CGPA 2.0+
Requirements: Portfolio and nomination form 

Two awards, valued at $1,000 each, will be granted annually (in any term) to a student who fulfills the following criteria:

• Enrolled in the Professional Development Program (PDP) in the Faculty of Education (one student in the elementary school stream of the program, and one student in the secondary school stream of the program);
• In good academic standing; and,
• Considered by the Dean of the Faculty of Education and the director of their module to be an outstanding student who has:
  1. Initiated, worked, or participated in a project that created positive change globally or in their local community, and/or
  2. been actively involved in issues related to poverty, LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, anti-racism, peace, global, or environmental issues.

The award will be granted by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Education. Awards will be disbursed upon receipt of funds from donor.

Eligible students: PDP with CGPA 2.0+
Requirements: Portfolio, nomination form AND a letter outlining their volunteer service along with a letter of reference which verifies this information.

One award, valued at a minimum of $1,300, will be granted annually to a student who meets the following criteria:

• Enrolled in the Professional Development Program in the Faculty of Education;
• In good academic standing; and,
• Demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism and community service.

The award will be granted by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee upon the nomination of the Director, Professional Programs, Faculty of Education.

Eligible students: PDP, PLP with CGPA 3.50+
Requirements: Portfolio and nomination form

Two scholarships, valued at $3,100 each, will be awarded annually to an outstanding full-time student in the Faculty of Education’s Professional Development Program (PDP) or Professional Linking Program (PLP) based on academic merit and overall performance during the completion of the Professional Programs practica.

The scholarships will be administered by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries on the nomination of the Dean, Faculty of Education.

Eligible Students: PDP, PLP with CGPA 3.50+
Requirements: Portfolio, nomination form AND letter and resume chronicling involvement and interest with information technology in education.

One scholarship valued at $1,600 will be awarded annually to an outstanding student in the Faculty of Education’s Professional Development Program (PDP) or Professional Linking Program (PLP) based on academic merit, overall performance during the completion of the Professional Programs practica and a demonstrated interest in some aspect of information technology in the field of education.

Applications must include:

• A letter and resume chronicling involvement and interest with information technology in education.
  

The scholarship will be administered by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee on the nomination of the Dean, Faculty of Education.

Eligible students: PDP, PLP with CGPA 3.50+
Requirements: Portfolio and nomination form

This scholarship, valued at $3,200, will be granted annually to a student in the Professional Development Program (PDP) or Professional Linking Program (PLP) who exemplifies aspects of scholarly and professional excellence and community involvement. Community involvement may be service to the Faculty, the university community, or the community at large.

The scholarship will be administered by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries on the nomination of the Dean, Faculty of Education.

Eligible students: PDP with CGPA 3.50+
Requirements: Portfolio and nomination form

This scholarship, valued at $1,500, will be awarded to the most promising student based on academic standing prior to entry into the Professional Development Program (PDP). Teaching performance may be considered.

The scholarship will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee on the nomination of the Faculty of Education.