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Matriculation and Undergraduate Awards
Scholarships
A scholarship is a monetary award to assist full-time students in the
pursuit of their studies based on outstanding academic achievement, but
usually not on financial need.
The fact that a student has the required average or higher does not
guarantee a scholarship. Scholarships are competitive based on grades.
The University may allot scholarships by Faculty.
Scholarships offered by the University are tenable only at Wilfrid
Laurier University.
Matriculation Scholarships
Matriculation scholarships are available to Canadian citizens, permanent
residents, and applicants who hold a valid student visa. To be eligible,
visa applicants must have completed their senior year at a Canadian high
school.
These scholarships are sponsored and administered by the
University for students who are entering the First Year of any undergraduate
program. The scholarships are based on interim grades submitted by secondary
schools. The required averages quoted below are the minimum averages.
Competitionmay require higher averages in some programs. A student who
accepts an offer of admission at Wilfrid Laurier University may defer
registration for one year without loss of the scholarship,provided the
student does not register in the interval at another post secondary
institution.
A student may not hold more than one matriculation scholarship.
Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of academic
achievement. Previous academic progress and the secondary school
principal's comments will also be taken into consideration.
If a scholarship recipient applies for financial assistance through
the Ontario Student Assistant Program, the amount of aid will be affected in
accordance with the regulations of the program.
Centennial-Anniversary Scholarships
A limited number of Centennial-Anniversary scholarships are awarded to students
who successfully complete the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School
Diploma (OSSD)and attain a minimum overall average of 90 percent in six Ontario
Academic Credits(OAC), or equivalent. These scholarships are open to students
seeking admission toDegree programs in Arts and Science. The value of the
scholarship is $3,250.00 and is renewable annually for up to three years
provided a 10.50 grade point average (GPA) is maintained, and all Calendar
requirements covering Incentive scholarships are met.
Centennial Scholarships
A limited number of Centennial scholarships will be awarded annually to students
whosuccessfully complete the requirements of the OSSD and attain a minimum
overall average of 90 percent in six OAC s, or equivalent. The value of
the award is $1,250.00, and it is renewable for two or three years,
provided a GPA of 10.50 is maintained, and all Calendar requirements
covering Incentive scholarships are met.
Laurier Scholarships
A limited number of Laurier scholarships will be awarded annually to students
who successfully complete the requirements of the OSSD and attain a minimum
overall average of 80 percent in six OAC s, or equivalent. The value of
the award is $1,150.00, tenable for one year.
Incentive Scholarships
Incentive scholarships with a value of $1,000.00, tenable for one year, may be
awarded to Wilfrid Laurier University students at the end of their First,
Second, or Third Year. The winners will be selected in May from all
full-time students registered in a Degree program who have successfully
completed a minimum of five full credit courses or equivalent in
the previous Fall and Winter Terms. Students in the co-op
and practicum programs are permitted to satisfy this minimum requirement
in any two of the previous Fall, Winter, and Spring Terms; winners in
these programs will be selected at the end of the Spring Term
To be eligible, students must meet the following
additional requirements:
1. A student may not already hold a Wilfrid Laurier University
matriculation scholarship.
2. Scholarship funds will be made available to winners no sooner than
the beginning of the subsequent Fall registration. Students must be
registered in a minimum of four two-term courses or equivalent in
a Degree program during the two-term tenure of the scholarship.
3. A student must have a GPA of 10.00 or higher in the previous academic
year.
4. Scholarships may be won in successive years by the same student.
5. To qualify for a scholarship, students must meet all Calendar
regulations.
President's Scholarships
These scholarships were created by the University in memory of Dr. Neale H.
Tayler,President of Wilfrid Laurier University from 1978 to 1982. President's
scholarships, with a value of $1,000.00 tenable for one year, are
available to an outstanding Third or Fourth Year student in each of the
undergraduate Faculties. Following recommendations of the Faculties to the
President, the awards will be made to students with outstanding academic
records (normally a GPA of at least 10.00) as well as substantial and
high quality involvement while at Laurier in student activities, creative
endeavours or community service beyond that required for the academic
program. Awards will not necessarily be made in all Faculties every year.
Applications are available in the Student Awards Office and
thedeadline date for submission is October 1. Students holding other Wilfrid
Laurier University scholarships are eligible to apply for this award.
Regulations Relating to School of Business and Economics Scholarships
and Awards
To receive an award or scholarship, a student must carry a full and
approved course load.
In an academic year, a student may be awarded up to two School of
Business and Economics academic awards, only one of which may be $500.00
or more.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS - ARTS AND SCIENCE
Grace Anderson Memorial Award
Value: $250.00. This award will be presented to the Honours Sociology student
entering the Fourth Year (September) of an Honours Sociology program who has
attained the highest cumulative grade point average in all sociology
courses of the previous years.
Jane Campbell Scholarship
Value: $500.00. Established with funds made available through an Outstanding
Teacher Award, this scholarship is awarded annually to the student with
the highest GPA in senior English courses entering the third year of the
General program in English.
Concordia Scholarship in German
Value: $1,000.00. Awarded annually by the Concordia Club in Kitchener,
Ontario to a student with good academic standing in a German program as
well as substantial and high quality involvement in student activities.
The Department of French Award
This prize, awarded at the discretion of the Department of French, recognizes
enthusiasm and leadership in student activities, and outstanding
commitment to the study of French language and literature in a student of
the First or Second Year of the Honours program.
Dwinnell-Steffler Scholarship
Value: minimum $300.00. The Dwinnell-Steffler Scholarship is to be given to the
top Honours student entering the Third Year of the Honours History
program. The selection by the History Department of the recipient will be
based on achievement in History courses in the first two years of her/his
academic career at WLU. The student will be designated as the
Dwinnell-Steffler scholar during the year the award is held.
The W.D. Evans Award
Provided by the Board of Governors to the University and the family in memory of
the late Professor W.D. Evans. The award will be made annually to one or more
outstanding students in the Honours French program.
The George P. Grant Memorial Award
With monies recently made available through the Teacher of the Year Award"
and additional donations, an award has been established in honour of
George P. Grant, the eminent Canadian philosopher, social theorist, and
pioneer in religious studies in Canada. To be called 'The George P. Grant
Memorial Award ' it is to be offered annually for the best graduate and/or
the best undergraduate paper submitted in any Religion and Culture course
during the previous year as nominated by course instructors. Instructors
in other university departments who receive papers which treat any aspect
of the inter-relationshipbetween religion and culture are also requested
to nominate these for consideration and tosubmit copies of papers to the
Chair of Religion and Culture. The award is to be offered only to
outstanding candidates whose work serves as a suitable memorial to Grant,
and therefore need not be offered every year.
The Robert Haworth Scholarship
The Grand Valley Conservation Foundation has established the Robert
Haworth Scholarship of up to $1,500.00. This scholarship is open to
full-time students who have completed their Third year of an Honours
program in a watershed university. The program of study must be in
resource management related to Park Planning and Management, Recreation,
Natural Heritage and Planning, Outdoor Education or similar fields of
study.Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Applications are available from the Student Awards Office with a deadline
date of May 31.
Heidt Scholarship in German
Value: a minimum of $1,000.00. Established by the Heidt family and Heidt
Metal Products, this scholarship aims to foster and develop participation
in the study of German language and literature by Canadians enrolled in
the German program at Wilfrid Laurier University. Eligible students must
be of good academic standing in the Third or Fourth Year of their program
at the University.
J.C. Herbert Award in History
Value: a minimum of $1,000.00. Open to students entering Third or Fourth Year
of Honours History who have combined a high level of academic performance
with a contribution to the university community at large. Applications
available from the Student Awards Office.
J.C. Herbert Award in Political Science
Value: $1,000.00. Open to students entering Third or Fourth Year of Honours
Political Science who have combined a high level of academic performance
with a contribution to the university community at large. Applications
available from the Student Awards Office.
The Sally Jefferson Award in Religion and Culture
Value: $400.00. To be awarded annually to outstanding students at the end
of their FirstYear, on the recommendation of the Religion and Culture
department.
S. C. Johnson & Son, Ltd. Environmental Scholarship
Value: $1,500.00. This scholarship, sponsored by S. C. Johnson & Son,
Ltd. is open to full-time students who have completed their Third Year of
an Honours program in a watershed university. To be eligible for this
award, a student must be enrolled in an environmental science program with
an emphasis on manufacturing, economics, business, chemistry or related
applications. Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Applications are available from the Student Awards Office with a deadline
date of May 31.
The Mark Lindemann Fund
Established by the Lindemann family, students and friends, this annual award is
given to astudent who at the end of his/her Third Year of study attains
the highest GPA in two or more senior resource/land managements courses.
This individual will also demonstrate acontinuing interest in the field.
Selection of the recipient will be made by the Geography faculty.
The Fred Little Memorial Award
Value: $300.00. This award will be presented to an Honours Philosophy student
entering the Fourth Year of an Honours Philosophy program who has
attained the highest cumulative GPA (the minimum being a GPA of 10 [A-])
in all Philosophy courses in Years One through Three.
Hugh MacLachlan Scholarship
Awarded annually to a Wilfrid Laurier University Honours English
graduate (or, in the case of a fourth-year make-up student, the
equivalent) who is proceeding to graduate studies in English. The
scholarship is to be offered at the discretion of the WLU English Department.
The Lorna Marsden Scholarship
Value: $1,000.00. This award is made in honour of the appointment of Dr. Lorna
Marsdenas President of Laurier. Awarded annually to a Third Year student in the
Department of Sociology and Anthropology who has made a difference to the
intellectual and/or social life of the department, the campus or the
community, to help them continue to the FourthYear.
The Ken McDowell Mathematics Scholarship
This award has been established in memory of Dr. Kenneth P. McDowell, a
leading member of the Mathematics Department from 1974 until his death in
1988. It will bepresented annually to the student entering the Third or
Fourth Year of an Honours Mathematics program, or the Third Year of a
mathematics major program who has achieved the highest GPA on at least two
and a half credits in senior mathematics taken in the previous year, with
an overall GPA of at least 9.00 in a minimum of five credits in that year.
James C. McKegney Memorial Award
Two awards will be made annually to Third Year students who have shown
outstanding academic performance and/or extra-curricular interest in the
Hispanic area: one in Peninsular Spanish Studies and one in Spanish
American Studies. Normally one award will be made in each area every year.
All students registered in the Faculty of Arts at either the University of
Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University will be eligible to apply.
The Hamish P. Mercier Scholarship
Value: $750.00. This award has been established by the Mercier family in memory
of the late Hamish P. Mercier. An award will be given annually to a
student entering the Third or Fourth Year of a program in arts who has
demonstrated academic excellence and who has made a significant
contribution to the University through involvement in extra-curricular
activities. Selection will be made by the Dean of Arts and Science.
Interested candidates should apply to the Director Student Awards.
Kevin P. Noonan Memorial Award
Value: $50.00. Awarded annually to the student achieving the highest mark in
Geography 100 and continuing in the Honours Geography program in Second Year.
Alvin J. Pauli Scholarship in Archaeology
Value: $1,000.00. Established by Ruby Pauli in memory of her husband, this
scholarship is awarded annually to the Fourth Year student in archaeology who
obtained the highest grade point average in the Third Year.
The Marcel Pequegnat Scholarship
Value: $1,500.00. The Grand Valley Conservation Foundation has established the
annual Marcel Pequegnat Scholarship. This award is open to full-time
students who have completed their Third Year or sixth semester of an
Honours program. The program of study must be in resource management or a
related field. Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
and be studying at one of the following universities: the University of
Guelph, the University of Waterloo, or Wilfrid Laurier University.
Applications are available from the Student Awards Office with a deadline
date of May 31.
The Princess Cinema Award
Value: A year-long membership and thirty complimentary admissions to the
Princess Cinema in Waterloo, awarded annually by the Princess Cinema to
the Film Studies major with the highest overall standing (normally
entering his/her Third Year at WLU).
Flora Roy Scholarships
These scholarships were established by colleagues, alumni, and friends of Flora
Roy, Professor Emeritus of English. Three scholarships will be awarded
annually to the students with the highest grade point average entering the
Second, Third and Fourth Year of an Honours English program.
George and Agnes Roy Award
This award will be presented to a graduating student in Fine Arts at the
discretionof the instructors in the Fine Arts program. Flora Roy has endowed the
award in memory of her parents.
The Lorne Russwurm Award
Value: $100.00. This award, established in memory of the late Dr. Lorne
Russwurm, is presented to an outstanding Geography student who produces
the best BA thesis in urbangeography. The Russwurm award is funded by
alumni and friends of geography.
Second Year Faculty Award
Value: $100.00. Awarded annually to the Second Year Honours Geography
student receiving the highest GPA in senior Geography courses in Second
Year. The recipient must have completed a full course load in Second Year
Honours Geography as outlined in the Calendar.
The Sims Scholarship in Science and Technology
Value: $500.00. The Scholarship has been established by the Sims family to
encourage studies in science and mathematics. This award is available to
students entering the Second Year of an Honours program in Science,
Mathematics, Physical Geography or Computing and Computer Electronics. The
student must be in good academic standingand must be able to demonstrate
evidence of leadership and contribution to universityand/or community
life. Application forms are available from the Student Awards Office.
Third Year Faculty Award
Value: $150.00. Awarded annually to the Third Year Honours Geography
student receiving the highest GPA in senior Geography courses in Third
Year. The recipient must have completed a full course load in Third Year
Honours Geography as outlined in theCalendar.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS - BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Activity Award for Third Year Honours Business Administration
Students Sponsored by the Business Administration faculty. Open to
students who have completed the Third Year of the Honours BBA program, who
otherwise are not eligible for a scholarship, who have a satisfactory
academic standing, and who have been extensively engaged in
extracurricular activities, either inside or outside the university
community.
Applications should be submitted to the Director Student
Awards by October 1 prior to students entering their final year.
The Arthur Andersen Accounting Scholarship
Up to two scholarships, each valued at $1,000.00, are to be awarded. This
endowed scholarship has been established through the generosity of the
alumni and partners of Arthur Andersen and Company. The successful
candidate will have an above average academic standing and demonstrate
leadership qualities through involvement in extra-curricular activities.
This award is available to an accounting student entering the FourthYear
of study. Applications should be directed to the Director Student Awards.
An interview will also be requested by Arthur Andersen and Company.
AT&T Global Information Solutions Canada Ltd. Award
Value: $1,000.00. Provided by AT&T Global Information Solutions Canada
Ltd.,Waterloo, annually to a student either in Second or Third Year of
the Honours business program. The award will be made to a student with
good academic standing, and demonstrated leadership and interpersonal
skills. Financial need will also be considered in the selection process.
The Ralph Blackmore Award
The award will be presented annually to the student receiving the
highest mark in the Introduction to Economics course. The award has been
endowed by friends and colleagues of Ralph Blackmore, Professor Emeritus
of Economics.
The J.G. Brown Memorial Award
Value: $500.00. Provided by Peat Marwick Thorne, Chartered Accountants, in
memory of the Kitchener office founding partner and Kitchener-Waterloo
community leader, the late J.G. Brown. The award is made to students in
Honours BBA or Honours Economics with finance and accounting options who
have obtained a high academic standing in their Third Year accounting and
finance courses, and who are continuing in the program.
Leadership,character and extra curricular activities will also be
considered in the selection of the recipient.
Canadian Industrial Transportation League Scholarship
Value: $500.00. A scholarship has been established by the Grand Valley Region of
the Canadian Industrial League to recognize achievement, both academic and
extracurricular,in the School of Business and Economics. Students entering their
Second Year of study inthe Honours Business Program can apply. Preference will
be given to candidates from the Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph,
Brantford, and surrounding areas. Applications are available from the
Student Awards Office.
The Canadian Tire Award
Value: $350.00. Established by the firm of Canadian Tire, these awards are
presented annually to two Honours students in the School of Business and
Economics. The recipient must display leadership abilities, be
entrepreneurial in nature, and be in good academic standing. He or she
must also be able to demonstrate financial need.
The Louise Carroll Memorial Award
Value: $1,500.00. Established through the generosity of alumni, faculty,
students, family and friends. This award will be given to a Fourth Year
Honours Business student who exhibits leadership characteristics both in
and out of the classroom. Candidates should have attained a minimum grade
point average of 9.00 (B+) in Third Year Honours Business.
The Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario Award
Awarded annually by the Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario
to graduating students who have displayed outstanding achievement in
accounting, and have the highest GPA in BU387, BU397, and BU467. To be
eligible students must have aminimum GPA of 10.00 in the three courses
listed above. The award is $1,000.00,composed of a cash award of $150.00
and a credit of $850.00 to be drawn on when the successful candidate
wishes, for the purpose of defraying any fees related to courses in
theCGA program. The first draw on the credit must be made not later than
18 months afterthe date of notification of the successful candidate.
The Eaton Foundation Award
Value: $1,000.00. Provided by the Eaton Foundation of Toronto. One award
is open to an outstanding student entering year one of the Honours
Business program. Preference will be given to students interested in
marketing and general accounting. Recipients will have an excellent
academic record.
Financial Executive Institute Award
Value: $300.00. Awarded annually by the Hamilton Chapter of the Financial
Executive Institute, to a graduating Business student who, in the
judgement of the School of Business and Economics, has displayed
outstanding achievement in finance. The award will be presented to the
student with the highest GPA of 10.00 or more in the following courses
BU383 and BU393 plus a minimum of two other courses from BU443, BU453,
BU463, BU473 and BU493.
Geon Canada Inc. Award
Value: $1,000.00. In memory of A. Lorne Andrews, recognized for distinguished
sales achievement throughout the vinyl industry, and selected five times
to the prestigious Geon Winners Circle." This award is given to a student
entering the Fourth Year of the School of Business and Economics.
Leadership, character and ambition are attributes for consideration when
making a selection from amongst students achieving outstanding academic
achievement. Student selection will be made by the Director Student
Awardsand the School of Business and Economics Scholarship Committee of
Wilfrid Laurier University.
Stephen E. Lyons Memorial Award
Value of this award is a minimum of $4,000.00. Established by the Lyons family,
alumni and friends in memory of Stephen Earl Lyons, class of 1970. This
award is open to students entering their Fourth Year of study majoring in
marketing and advertising.Leadership, character, and extra-curricular
activities will also be considered when selecting a recipient. The student
must be in good academic standing. Inquiries and/or requests for
applications for the award should be addressed to the Director
Student Awards, Wilfrid Laurier University.
The Huntly W.F. McKay Award
Two awards of $500.00 each will be presented each year in memory of Huntly
W.F.McKay, former Vice-President of the Toronto Stock Exchange. Each award will
be presented to a team finishing in the top 10 positions of the Wilfrid
Laurier University Canadian High School Stock Market Competition that best
embodies the ideals and spirit of the competition as envisioned by the
late Mr. McKay. Award recipients will be selected each year by the High
School Stock Market Competition Advisory Board of Business and Economics,
and the Faculty Co-ordinator of the High School Stock Market Competition.
These awards are made possible by a generous endowment provided by
the Toronto Stock Exchange in memory of Mr. McKay.
The Dr. Morton Nelson Prize for Intermediate Accounting.
Value: $500.00. This prize is awarded to the student who attains the highest
aggregate scores in BU387 and BU397, having attempted each course only once.
The PPG Canada Inc. Scholarhip
Value: $1,000.00. This scholarships is open to Canadian citizens or Permanent
residents in the third or fourth year of the School of Business and
Economics who have selected the Finance and Accounting option. The
successful student will be maintaining a GPA of 8.00 and be able to
demonstrate their contribution to the University or Community
through extra-curricular activities. Applications available in the
Student Awards Office.
The Price Waterhouse Award
Value: $750.00. Awarded annually to an outstanding student entering the Fourth
Year of the Honours Business Administration Program or Honours Economics,
Finance and Accounting option, who is majoring in the accounting area.
The award will be made on the basis of overall contribution to the program
through academic excellence and extra-curricular involvement.
The Price Waterhouse Diploma in Accounting Award
Value: $750.00. Awarded annually to a student entering the second term of the
Diplomain Accounting Program. The award will be made on the basis of academic
excellence in the first term of the Program, academic excellence and
extra-curricular involvement during the student's undergraduate program.
The Purchasing Management Association of Canada Award
Value: $200.00. This award is available to the student in the business
administration program who has given the best overall contribution in BU405
(Purchasing and Material Management).
Robert H. Quinn Creative Marketing Award
Provided in memory of the late Professor R.H. Quinn. Two awards will be made
annually to students in the Honours Business program who have completed Third
Year and are continuing in the program; one to a co-op student, and one
to a regular student. Selection will be based on academic achievement,
creativity and leadership in marketing and the application of marketing
concepts within or outside the University. Applications and information
may be secured from the Director Student Awards, Wilfrid Laurier University.
The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario Accounting Award of Merit
Awarded annually by the Grand River Chapter of the Society of Management
Accountants of Ontario, to a full-time student in the School of Business and
Economics who has successfully completed the Third Year of the program. The
award will be presented to the student with the highest GPA of 10.00 or
more in BU227, BU247, BU387, and BU397.Recipients of the award will have
their name inscribed on a permanent display, and will receive a cash award
of $500.00 and a scholarship covering fees for the first completed CMA
subject enrolled in, provided registration is within three years of the
students graduation from the University.
Stewart Scholar's Award
A scholarship of $700.00 will be awarded annually in honour of Maurice Howard
Stewart, born in 1889, and Mary Ritchie Stewart, born in 1891, settled in
Edmonton, Alberta, from Wingham, Ontario; to a student entering the final
year with the highest average in four senior Economics courses.
Uniroyal Goodrich Award in Production
Value: $250.00. Awarded to Fourth Year students in the Honours Business
Administration program, who obtained the highest grades in production related
courses inthe Third Year of their studies.
Warner-Lambert Award
Value: $1,000.00. Warner-Lambert Canada Inc. provides an award to a full-time
student entering Third or Fourth Year of the Bachelor of Business
Administration program with a marketing concentration. The recipient will
be selected each year on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated
extra-curricular leadership and activity.
Waterloo-Wellington Chartered Accountants Association Award
Value: $300.00. Awarded annually by the Waterloo-Wellington Chartered
Accountants Association to the top student in accounting in the School of
Business and Economics who has completed Second Year, is continuing in the
program, and who plans to pursue a career as a chartered accountant.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS - MUSIC
Alumni String Scholarship
Value: $500.00. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in
the Faculty of Music who shows outstanding talent in performance on a
stringed instrument.
The Robert and Judith Astley Music Scholarship
Value: $1,000.00. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a student
or students in the Faculty of Music who show outstanding promise in their
chosen field of music.
Marion Eleda Armbrust Awards
Two awards of $500.00 each will be made annually by the Faculty of Music to
deserving students in voice, in memory of the late Marion Eleda Armbrust.
The Garfield Bender Scholarship
Value: $200.00. This award is presented annually by Dr. Garfield Bender, well
known local musician and educator, to an outstanding student in the
Faculty of Music. The candidate will be selected by the Faculty of Music.
The Earl C. Clark Music Award
Value: $500.00 provided by Mr. Earl C. Clark, Stratford, Ontario.
Awarded annually to a student of high standing in the BMus program.
Preference will be given to students who are likely to contribute
significantly to the fostering of church music. Selection will be made by
the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University.
The Dorothy M. Elliott Music Scholarship for Performance
Value: $1,000.00. Through the generosity of Dorothy M. Elliott, a
scholarship has been established to recognize outstanding talent in
performance. Application should be made to the Dean of the Faculty of Music.
Maureen Forrester Music Scholarship
Value: $1,200.00 minimum. With the assistance of many generous donors, Wilfrid
Laurier University has established the Maureen Forrester Music Scholarship to
honour Dr. Maureen Forrester, CC, great Canadian musician, chair of the
Canada Council from 1984 to 1988, and Chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier
University from 1986 to 1990. The scholarshipis awarded annually to music
students demonstrating outstanding talent in performance.
The Arthur Freund Music Award
Value: $500.00. A scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding
trombone student who is in or about to enter an Honours Music program.
Selection will be made by the Dean and the Faculty scholarship committee.
The Heidt Performance Award
Value: $750.00. This award has been established by the Heidt family and is
available annually to an Honours student in the Faculty of Music instrumental
program. The student must be in good academic standing and display
outstanding talent in performance. The award will be made on the
recommendation of the Dean and the scholarship committee of the Faculty of
Music.
Henry and Mabel Krug Scholarship
Value: $1,000.00. A memorial scholarship has been established in memory of Henry
and Mabel Krug by members of their family. An annual scholarship will be
awarded to a Third Year vocal major who is judged by the Faculty of Music
scholarship committee to be the top student on musical and academic grounds.
Long and McQuade Limited Music Scholarship
Value: $1,000.00. This scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding
trumpet student in the Faculty of Music.
The Walwyn S. Long Award
Value: $1,000.00. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a student
or students in the Faculty of Music or about to enter the program who is
judged by the Dean and the Faculty scholarship committee to have
outstanding performing ability. Dr. Long is expressing his keen interest
in the performing arts through this scholarship.
The Charles Martin Voice Scholarship
Value: $2,000.00. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a
student/students registered in the Faculty of Music showing promise in vocal
performance.
The Christine Martiniuk Music Scholarship
Value: $300.00. This award has been established by alumni, family and
friends and is tenable annually by an Honours graduate or undergraduate
student in the Faculty of Music's instrumental program in Classical
performance. The scholarship will be made on the recommendation of the
Dean and the scholarship committee of the Faculty of Music.
Music Therapy Award
Value: $150.00. This award is given annually to a top student entering
the Fourth Year of the Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy program.
W.J. Pitcher Scholarship
Value: $500.00. This scholarship was established by a committee, in memory of
W.J.Pitcher, music critic. The scholarship will be awarded to a gifted
First Year student majoring in piano or organ.
Frederick P. Schneider Music Award
Value: $1,000.00. Established by the Schneider Corporation in honour of Mr.
Frederick P.Schneider, a long-time patron of the musical arts in the Kitchener-
Waterloo area, this award is presented annually to a student or students
in the Faculty of Music who have a satisfactory academic record and show
outstanding talent in the area of classical music.
The Spae-Naur Performance Award
Value: $2,000.00. Established by the Board of Directors of Spae-Naur Inc.,
Kitchener,George C. Spaetzel, President. This award is presented annually to a
student or students in the Faculty of Music who have a good academic
record and who show outstanding talent in the performance of classical music.
H. Leslie Staebler Award
Value: $1,500.00. Established by the H.L. Staebler Insurance Company Limited,
in honour of H. Leslie Staebler (1875-1955) who was a pioneer in the
development of musicin the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The award will be
granted annually to an outstanding full-time student studying piano in
the Honours Music program at Wilfrid Laurier University.
The Neale Hamilton Tayler Memorial Scholarship
Value: a minimum of $1,000.00. The estate of Dr. Neale Tayler, President of
WilfridLaurier University from 1978 to 1982, has established a
scholarship in the Faculty of Music to be awarded annually to a student or
students who show outstanding promise as musicians and scholars. The award
will be made on the recommendation of the Dean and the scholarship
committee of the Faculty of Music. Dr. Tayler was serving as
Vice-President: Academic when the Faculty of Music was
established in 1975 and was an enthusiastic supporter of the Faculty
until his retirement as President. Mrs. Tayler wishes to preserve his
memory through this scholarship.
Gladys Whitehead Scholarship
Value: $250.00. The John Laing Singers of Hamilton have established a vocal
scholarship in honour of Dr. Gladys Whitehead, renowned vocal pedagogue and
music administrator.The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a
competitive audition, to a voice student whose intentions are to pursue a
performance and teaching career in vocal music.
The Dorothy V. and Abram Wiebe Scholarship
Value: $1,200.00. Mr. and Mrs. Wiebe have established a scholarship in
the Faculty of Music to be awarded annually to a student or students who
show outstanding promise as musicians and scholars. The award will be made
on the recommendation of the Dean and the scholarship committee of the
Faculty of Music.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS - GENERAL
Alumni Association Award of Merit
Value: $1,200.00. Three awards are provided annually by the Alumni Association
of Wilfrid Laurier University. They are open to all students entering the
University who have met all entrance requirements. The awards are based on
academic achievement, leadership qualities and participation in school and
community activities, and are available to those who are brothers or
sisters, or children of Wilfrid Laurier University alumni.
Inquiries should be addressed to the Director Student Awards,
Wilfrid Laurier University. Applications should be received by August 26.
Brent Scholarships
Eight scholarships will be awarded annually by Dr. John E. Brent,
retired Chairman of the Board of IBM Canada Limited. Dr. Brent, who began
his university education on this campus, holds the honorary degree of
Doctor of Laws conferred by the University.
Honours Business Administration or Honours Economics
Three awards, valued at $1,600.00 each, will be granted to the
highest ranking student at the end of the First, Second and Third Years
of Honours BBA or Honours Economics. The winning students will be known as
Brent Scholars. Three awards, valued at $800.00 each, will be granted to
the second highest ranking student at the end of the First, Second and
Third Years of Honours BBA or Honours Economics.
Honours Science (Computing)
An award valued at $1,600.00 will be granted to the top student
in Honours Science (Computing) in Third Year.
Honours Music
An award valued at $1,600.00, will be granted to the top student judged
on academic and musical grounds in Third Year Honours Music, who is
continuing to Fourth Year.
William K. Caldwell Scholarship
Value: $500.00. Awarded to one of three top students completing the Third
Year of an Honours program. While the emphasis is on academic excellence
students will also be judged upon overall citizenship while an undergraduate.
The scholarship was first awarded in 1984-85 to a student from
the School of Business and Economics. In 1985-86, using the same
criteria, the recipient was from Honours Science programs. In subsequent
years the award will alternate between students in the Honours Business
and Economics and Honours Science programs. The award is open to Canadian
citizens and permanent residents.
The Joan Heimbecker Memorial Scholarship
Value: to be determined. This scholarship has been established by the University
in memory of Joan Heimbecker, a graduate of the 1993 class and recipient
of the Governor General's Academic Medal. The scholarship is open to
students entering the final year of an undergraduate program who have
maintained a high level of academic performance. Involvement in
extra-curricular activities at Wilfrid Laurier University will also
beconsidered when selecting a candidate. Inquiries and/or applications
should be addressed to the Director of Student Awards.
F.W. Minkler Scholarship
Established through the terms of the will of the late Rachel S. Minkler, the
scholarship will be awarded annually. It is open to students in any year
of any program, except First Year.The scholarship will be presented to
students whose integrity, scholarship and contribution to Wilfrid Laurier
University are outstanding.
Potter Scholarship
Value: $250.00. This award was donated by the first Dean of the college, the
late Alexander O. Potter, PhD, LittD. It is given to the full-time
student now in the senior or final year, who had the highest standing in
the previous year.
The Jerry Scharlach Memorial Award
Value: $500.00. This award has been established in memory of Jerry
Scharlach, a coach, leader and active community member of the Waterloo
Minor Baseball Association. The recipient of this award must be a resident
of Waterloo and also have been a registered player for three years in
WMBA. He/She must be in good academic standing, been active in the
community and demonstrate financial need. Students should complete an
applicationat the WLU Student Awards office. Selection will be made by
the Director of StudentAwards in consultation with the WMBA executive.
The Earle Shelley Poetry Awards
Three prizes will be awarded annually to students who are judged to have
submitted the best original and unpublished poems. The competition is open
to all full-time students registered at Wilfrid Laurier University. All
submissions should be made to the English Department no later than March
15 of the current academic year. For information contact the English
Department or the Director Student Awards, Wilfrid Laurier University.
Viessmann Travel Scholarship
This scholarship is available to one WLU exchange student going to Marburg,
Germany for a year. The selection is based on academic excellence and
personal engagement as determined by the WLU faculty exchange selection
committee. The value of the award is DM 1,500, and is paid to the student
on arrival in Germany.
Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) Scholarship
Value: $500.00. This scholarship has been established through the generosity of
WilfridLaurier University Faculty Association. The scholarship is
available to a full-time student entering Second Year from within a WLU
undergraduate program, who does not have an immediate familial
relationship with a member of the WLUFA bargaining unit, who has achieved
academic excellence and, who has made a demonstrable contribution during
FirstYear as a participant in an activity contributing to community
welfare. Selection will bemade by the Director of Student Awards in
consultation with the Executive of WLUFA.
Tom York Memorial Writing Award
Value: $250.00. This award was established in memory of Dr. Thomas L. York,
chaplain to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.
The award is for prose fiction creative writing and is open to both
undergraduate and graduate students in any department of either
universities. Deadline date for submission is November 15.