Awards and Funding
Undergraduate Essay Awards
Sociology Undergraduate Essay AwardSponsored by the department, this award is open to all undergraduate students enrolled in a sociology course who have written an essay or term paper as part of the course requirements (excluding Sociology 401, 403, 407 and 408).
Sponsored by funds from the Bill Meloff Memorial Teaching Award (2013-14 to 2022-23 inclusive), This award is open to all undergraduate students enrolled in a Sociology course who have written an essay or term paper as part of the course requirements (excluding Sociology 401, 403, 407 and 408). The paper must be theoretical in focus, although it may address empirical or policy-relevant topics.
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Centrally Administered Awards
Please visit the Scholarships, Awards, and Financial Support website for further information about the following undergraduate awards.
Charlene Marshall Memorial Award in SociologyFunded by friends and family of Charlene Marshall Conditions: Awarded to students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater enrolled in any year of a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology or Criminology. Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to honors students with financial costs associated with University approved educational travel opportunities. Examples of eligible educational travel opportunities include, but are not limited to, attending conferences, training or work seminars, study abroad programs, and work experience programs.
Soren Bovbjerg Memorial ScholarshipEndowed anonymously. Conditions: To be awarded annually on the basis of academic standing and financial need to an undergraduate student enrolled in a four year degree program in the Department of Sociology. |
Dr Carlo Caldarola ScholarshipEndowed by friends of the late Dr Caldarola.Conditions: To be awarded annually on the basis of superior academic achievement to a student entering the fourth year of the BA (Honors) program in Sociology. |
Captain Edward M (Ted) Kates Memorial Scholarship in CriminologyEndowed by Margaret and Maxwell Kates in memory of their son Captain Edward M (Ted) Kates.Conditions: Awarded annually to a student in the BA (Criminology) Program who has attained the highest grade point average in the third year of study while carrying 30 units of course weight in that year. Scholarship money will be divided equally among recipients in the event of a tie. |
Dr. Frances A. Puffer Scholarship in SociologyEndowed by Dr. Karel Puffer, P. Eng., in memory of Dr. Frances A. Puffer, a University professor, educator, mentor and advisor to many.Conditions: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement (minimum 3.5 GPA) entering the third year of a degree program in the Faculty of Arts majoring in Sociology. Selection based on academic standing with preference given to a student with a record of community service and/or volunteer activity. |
Pierre Robin AwardEndowed by friends of Pierre Robin.Conditions: To be awarded annually on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement and financial need to a student/students in the fourth year of the Honors, or Specialization Program in Sociology, area of concentration-population (demography). If the number of eligible students is more than one, the scholarship money will be divided equally among them. In the event that there are no eligible students at the undergraduate level, this scholarship may then be given to a student in an MA program whose research work is centered on demography. |
Samuel M Strong Medal in SociologyEndowed by friends of the late Dr Strong.Value: Sterling Gilt Medal Conditions: Awarded to the student convocating from Honors Sociology with the highest standing on the final two years. The medal will be awarded only if the student attains superior academic achievement, otherwise a book prize of $50 will be provided. |
Indigenous Awards/Scholarships and Financial Support
Community Engagement and Leadership Awards
- Community Service Learning (CSL) Awards and Scholarships
- Green and Gold Student Leadership and Professional Development Grant