In Course Awards - Social Sciences

IN-COURSE AWARDS

ARTS: SOCIAL SCIENCE

Students must fill out an application form for in-course scholarships (2nd, 3rd and 4th year) where specified.

Students must fill out application forms for in-course scholarships (2nd, 3rd and 4th year) where specified. These are available to download from this website. These are awarded on academic merit and financial need where specified, or both. Unless otherwise specified, application deadline is June 1 of each year. Not all awards need to be awarded each year. The University may withdraw any award for which, in any year, no qualified applicant is found. In order that scholarships and bursaries may be equitably distributed, the committee reserves the rights to restrict the value of scholarships that any one student may receive. The committee also avoids the awarding of multiple scholarships wherever possible. Additional information and application forms may be obtained at the Student Awards Office, Laurentian University, Ramsey Lake Rd., Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6

In addition to the individual academic program awards and bursaries please refer to the “Open to all programs” section for more available financial funding.

L.U. In-Course Scholarships

  • Requirements: Student must be included on the Deans’ Honour List; have completed a minimum 30 credits in the previous academic year (September to April); not have graduated and register for full-time studies.
  • Scholarships are renewable for a maximum of three years.
  • Value: $14,000 ($3,500 x 4 years) with a grade average of 95-100%

                      $10,000 ($2,500 x 4 years) with a grade average of 90-94.9%

                      $8,000 ($2,000 x 4 years) with a grade average of 85-89.9%

                      $4,500 ($1,500 year 1, $1,000 years 2, 3, 4) with a grade average of 80 –                       84.9%

F. Jean MacLeod Conservation Endowment Scholarships

  • Requirements: Students entering the 4th year of a Geography or Earth Science (B.A.) program, based on the funds generated by the endowment. The students must achieve a min. 75% specialization average and a min. 70% overall average in the previous year
  • Value: variable up to a maximum of $2,000
  • Quantity: variable up to eight
  • Students must pursue conservation/environmental studies by enrolling in either GEOG 4985 or GEOG 4995.
  • Donated by the F. Jean MacLeod Trust to commemorate the late F. Jean MacLeod's abiding interest in the natural environment of Sudbury, to recognize academic achievement in Geography and environmental studies and to promote undergraduate research in conservation.

Senator Rhéal Bélisle Scholarships

  • Requirements: Full-time students entering the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of specialized programs in Biology, Economics or Commerce. Based on academic standing in the previous year of study, demonstrated leadership and participation in the humanities, sports or arts, outside of the classroom.
  • Value: $1800/ea.
  • Quantity: 2
  • Application for In-Course Awards required.
  • The awards are given alternately to francophone and Anglophone students.
  • Established by friends in honour of the 40th anniversary of Honourable Senator Rhéal Bélisle's dedication to public service. Mr. Bélisle devoted talent, time and energy to his community and country. He served his local community as Town Councilor and Mayor, then the Province as a member of the Legislative Assembly. From 1963 until his death in 1992, he served Canada as a Senator with great distinction and dedication. While he was a member of the Legislature, he guided the process that enabled the incorporation of Laurentian University of Sudbury, and of the University of Sudbury as a federated college.

Dyck Family Scholarships in Political Science

  • Requirements: Students with the highest grades entering each of the 3rd and 4th year of a specialized program in Political Science.
  • Value: $1,100/ea. 
  • Quantity: 3
  • The awards are payable in two installments each year, in September and January.
  • Donated by Irene and the late John Dyck of Calgary, Alberta, to commemorate the family interest in politics and to encourage the development of political leadership in Canada.

ACFAS-Sudbury- Sociology

  • Requirements: Must be a full-time student entering  2nd or 3rd year of a Sociology program taught in French. Must have good academic standing (80%), demonstrate financial need and be registered in French in Sociology as a major. An application for In-course Awards must be submitted along with a letter demonstrating intent to pursue studies in french, a curriculum vitae (both in French) and a transcript.
  • Value: $700

Joe Fabbro Memorial Award

  • Requirements: A student residing in the City of Greater Sudbury who is entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a general or specialized Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (min. 70% average in the previous year.)
  • Value: $250
  • Application for In-Course Awards required.
  • Must not be in receipt of any other major award.
  • Established by the City of Greater Sudbury, friends and colleagues of the late Joe Fabbro to commemorate his numerous accomplishments as a businessman and local politician. Mr. Fabbro was a long-time mayor of the City and later, Chair of the Regional Municipality of Sudbury until his death in 1978.

History Department Prize

  • Requirements: A student enrolled in the History program having successfully completed at least 2 required History courses taught in French and having submitted the best essay (minimum of 2500 words) in a French language History course at the undergraduate level (HIST 4055 excluded).
  • Value: $250 
  • A jury, consisting of Francophone faculty members, will make the final selection from essays submitted (with the students’ consent) by History Department professors.
  • Created in 2003 by the Francophone faculty members of the History Department, the prize is awarded, normally in April of each year.

Brian J. Croteau Memorial Scholarship

  • Requirements: A student entering the 4th year of the Economics program with the highest average in the 3rd year of the program.
  • Value: $250.
  • Established by friends, students and faculty in the Department of Economics in memory of the late Brian Croteau, an honours student in Economics, admired for his cheerfulness and ability to reflect warmth and friendship.  

Edwin J. Wiley Scholarship

  • Requirements: A full-time student entering the 3rd year of an Arts or Science program who achieved the highest academic standing in the previous year and is not in receipt of any other scholarship.
  • Value: $250
  • A gift from Mrs. Louise Wiley, Oakville, Ont. in memory of her late husband, Edwin J. Wiley, former principal of Sudbury High School and Registrar at the University. 

Herbert Babiasch Memorial Award

  • Requirements: A mature full- or part-time student entering 3rd or 4th year of a program in Social Sciences, on the basis of academic standing (min. 70%) and financial need. Preference is given to candidates who demonstrate professional and personal growth in working with people.
  • Value: $75 
  • Application for In-Course Awards required.

Trevor Sullivan Memorial Scholarship in Forensic Science 

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  • Requirements: Established by family and friends in memory of Trevor Sullivan (BA 1999), the Trevor Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded to a full time student registered at Laurentian University and is working toward an honours degree with special orientation in forensic science. In the first instance the scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic standing (minimum of 80%) and is in the first instance, a resident of Northeastern Ontario; in the second instance, a resident of Ontario; in the third instance, a resident of Canada. Application for In-Course Awards required
  • Value is variable.

Israel Annual Scholarship for Excellence in Political Science Award

  • Requirements:  Established by Sidney Shapiro. The purpose of this award is to aid a student at Laurentian University with the hope that through excellence in education, research and leadership, peace and security can be obtained in the Middle East. With appreciation for the dedication and guidance of the Laurentian Political Science faculty. The recipient must be enrolled in the Political Science program and must be an Honour student with an 85% average. 
  • Value:  $500

Women's Association of the Mining Industry of Canada (WAMIC) - Foundation Bursary

  • Requirements: Established by Women’s Association of the Mining Industry of Canada (WAMIC) Foundation to encourage students to work or pursue a career in the geosciences industry. The purpose of this award is to provide an award to cover a minimum of $1,000 towards tuition to aid students of Laurentian University who are enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Science, Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences, Bachelor of Engineering (Mining and Chemical), or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (once approved). The bursary will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, minimum 85%, Application is required.
  • Value: $785

Renee M. Sweeney Memorial Scholarship

  • Requirements: This scholarship is awarded to a student (or students) who is (are) studying history or music or is a member of the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra.  The award is based on academic achievement and contribution to either the Department or the Orchestra, upon the joint recommendation of the Department of History and Music, and the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra. 
  • Value: $500

 

Bruce Drysdale Scholarship

 

  • Requirements:  Established by Bruce Drysdale, a former employee and executive of Inco Limited.  Bruce who, at the establishment of this award, was a member of the Board of Governors at Laurentian University has created this scholarship to support students in their studies.  This award is presented annually to one full-time student enrolled in their second year of the Bachelor of Arts program who has academically excelled in a Political Science or History class.  The recipient must be a resident of Ontario with preference given to a resident of Northern Ontario.  Preference will be given to a recipient who is related to a member of any mining organization.   All applicants must provide a letter indicating how they meet the terms of the award. Selection of the award recipient shall be made by the Student Awards Office at Laurentian University.  Application required.
  • Value: $1500
 
 
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