Awards, Prizes & Distinctions 2010-2011

Recipients of History Awards for the Academic Year 2010-2011:

Board of Governors Medal Awarded to the graduating Honours History major with the highest academic standing

2010-2011 recipient: Bryan Tanner

David P. Botsford Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a student registered in 3rd or 4th Year Honours History who has a superior academic record and has demonstrated an interest in local area studies. The awardee,named the Botsford Scholar for the academic year in question, is expected to prepare an original research paper under the direction of the Department of History, and to present this paper publicly at the request of the David P. Botsford Memorial Committee to the Essex County Historical Society. The Botsford Scholar’s name is inscribed for eternity on a plaque at Fort Malden. Established in 1979 in memory of David P. Botsford, C.M. in recognition of his lifelong service to area historical studies. The award also comes with a monetary prize of $900

Botsford Scholar 2011-2012: Kirk Ellens

4th Year History Essay Contest
Awarded to the author of an outstanding essay completed in any 4th Year History course

2011-2012 recipient: Zachary Gerard

Dr. Margaret S. Mattson Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding student registered in a 4th Year Canadian History course (no application required)

2011-2012 recipient: Zachary Gerard

Milorad Vuckovic Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a deserving and outstanding student in the field of History in Year 2 or beyond (application to Awards Office required)

2011-2012 recipient: Sydney Murray

Ian Pemberton Award in History of International Relations
In memory of a professor of International Relations history who was much loved by students, two prizes per year awarded to the History majors with the highest grade in History 123 and 124

Fall 2011 recipient: Gillian Kornacki (123)

Award in World History, for History major with the highest grade in History 113 and 114

Fall 2011 - Sarah Pennington (113)

Prizes available to 4th Year students who apply to enter the
History Master’s Program

Outstanding Scholar Award, $5000
This will be awarded to a top applicant in any area of study, with a strong overall application to the program

Cultural History Scholarship, $3000 (application required)
Gender History Scholarship, $3000 (application required)
Atlantic World Scholarship, $3000 (application required)
Area Studies with Language Component, $3000 (application required)
Department of History Entrance Scholarships, $2000 (no application required)