Scholarships and Awards

The following is a list of awards most related to social justice, in order to asses all awards available to you please log onto SIS system. Continue down to Awards Information section, click on Search for U of W Scholarships, Awards and Need-based assistancelink. Fill out all revelant information.

$100 Ron W. Ianni Student Development and Support Award
Awards will be given annually for undergraduate students who work as volunteers in the area of Student Development and Support. This award is in recognition of those student volunteers who by demonstrating commitment to Student Development and Support, enhanced the quality of life at the University of Windsor. Volunteers who work in the Aboriginal Education Centre/Turtle Island, Academic Writing Centre, Educational Development Centre/Students Orienting Students program, International Students' Centre/Volunteer International Students' Assistance, and Peer Counselling Centre are elilgible for this award. No application required. By nomination process only.
 

Joe Mattson Memorial Award
Value: $1500. Awarded annually to a student entering Year 2 or beyond in the Faculty of Arts or Social Sciences. Assigned on the basis of financial need and community involvement. Preference will be given to students involved with CJAM Radio. Established in 1994 by family and friends of Mr. Mattson to honour his memory. Applications are available from the Student Awards Office. Deadline: October 31.
 

$500 Rosa Schreiber Award
Value: $500. A competition award open to Arts or Social Science students in Year 2 or beyond. Applicants must submit a 1,500-2,000 word essay on some aspect of moral courage. This competition will be held in alternate years. Established in 1995 to honour Rosa Schreiber, an Austrian freedom fighter who risked her life to help others during World War II. Submissions must be made to the Student Awards Office by March 1st. Please note: Only awarded in alternate years. Next award is for 2009/2010 year with March 1, 2010 deadline.
 

Sean Ganley Memorial Award in Irish Studies
Valued at up to $500. To a Canadian or Permanent resident student residing in Ontario, who has demonstrated financial need, and has the highest final grade in a course, in either semester, that is substantially devoted to Irish literature, history or culture. The course must be offered by one of the following departments: English, History, Classical and Modern Languages. Preference given to undergraduate students. Apply on-line. Deadline: March 31.
 

Leroy Freeman Altiman Memorial Award
One or more bursaries per academic year to be awarded on the basis of merit and need to students in a program of studies concerned with or of direct benefit to the Indians, Inuit, and Metis of Canada. Established in 1983 in memory of Leroy Freeman Altiman, member of Walpole Island Indian Band. Apply online. Deadline: October 31
 

Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues Prize
A prize of $200 to a student registered with any faculty of the University of Windsor submitting the best article for publication in the Review. Selection is to be made by the editors of the journal. This prize was established in 1990 by John McLaren, former Dean of the Faculty of Law. No application required.
 

World University Service Seminar Award
The student who represents the University at the WUSC Summer Seminar may apply for a waiver of tuition fees for the academic year following the seminar. For more information, please e-mail wusc@uwindsor.ca or go to the website at www.uwindsor.ca/wusc.
 

Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship (OIEOS)
The University of Windsor is pleased to advise that the Government of Ontario has allocated the funding to create 23 Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarships valued at $2500 each for students completing part of their academic program abroad in 2007/2008 through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities' International Strategy. This scholarship will provide eligible students with financial support for an eligible period of academic study, work term or co-op placement outside of Canada. Participants must be Canadian, Permanent Resident or Protected Persons status students. Students participating in the Ontario government programs with Baden-Wurttemberg, Rhone-Alpes or Maharashtra-Goa may not simultaneously receive government assistance through one of these programs and an OIEOS award. Students must be taking at least 60% of a full course load (40% if disabled). Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit. Apply on-line.
 

University of Windsor In-Course Bursary - Fall & Winter
For in-course undergraduate students needing consideration in the Fall/Winter, need-based assistance may be available. Students must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents currently residing in Ontario and taking at least 60% of a full course load (3 courses for most programs) towards meeting degree requirements. Students must demonstrate financial hardship through the receipt of government student loan (eg. OSAP), or otherwise document special circumstances to be considered. A minimum cumulative average of 5.0 and satisfactory academic progress is required. Funds are limited. Apply on-line.
 

U.W.S.A. Bursaries
Annual awards of $500 and $1,000 for in-course students. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and preference will be given to students involved in campus/community activities. Students must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, residing in Ontario. Established in 1997 by U.W.S.A. through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. Apply on-line. Deadline: November 15.
 

University of Windsor Graduate Student Bursary
Need based assistance is available to Graduate students who are Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Protected Persons currently residing in Ontario, taking a full course load towards meeting their U of W Graduate degree requirements. Generally students must apply for and be in receipt of government student loan (eg. OSAP) or otherwise document financial hardship in meeting basic education-related costs in order to be considered. Apply on-line. Deadline: February 15 for Fall/Winter, June 15 for Int/Summer.
 

Graduate Awards Outside the University Contact:

The Social Sciences and Research Council (SSHRC)
SSHRC supports university-based research and graduate training in the social sciences and humanities. SSHRC grants and fellowships are awarded through an independent, national, peer-review process.

The International Development and Research Centre (IDRC)
The International Development Research Centre is a Crown corporation created by the Parliament of Canada in 1970 to help developing countries use science and technology to find practical, long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face. IDRC funds research activities that are designed to directly benefit developing countries and their citizens.

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is Canada’s lead agency for development assistance. It has a mandate to support sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable, and prosperous world.

The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)
Founded in 1919, The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), is a voluntary, non-profit, self-funded bilingual organization of close to 10,000 women university graduates. CFUW/FCFDU members are active in public affairs, working to raise the social, economic and legal status of women, as well as to improve education, the environment, peace, justice and human rights. Each year, CFUW provides a range of awards and fellowships to women through its charitable trust program to encourage the development of high quality scholarship