In Course Awards - Political Science

IN-COURSE AWARDS

POLITICAL 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: 80 - 84.9% = $1,000
               85 - 89.9% = $2,000
               90 - 94.9% = $2,500
               95 - 100%  = $3,500
  •  For further information, please read the "Scholarship Fact Sheet".

The 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.

The 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.

The 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

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
 
 
©2012 Laurentian University | Sudbury ON P3E 2C6 | Canada | 705.675.1151 | 1.800.461.4030 | Contact Us| 46° 27′ 52″, -80° 58′ 05″ | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Back to top