When you enrich the student experience with scholarships and awards you provide financial stability and a vote of confidence in a student’s ability to thrive in their academics and in all learning experiences. With the generous support of alumni, faculty, staff, retirees and friends, we are growing the scholarships and awards available to Arts students.
We extend special thanks to the donors who established awards between January and July 2020.
New Awards
Donald R. and Mary E. Snider Literary Award for Excellence in Non-Fiction Writing
An award, valued up to $700, will be presented annually to an undergraduate student enrolled in full-time studies in any program at the University of Waterloo and registered in a course in the Department of English Language and Literature. This fund is made possible by a donation from James Snider in memory and honour of his parents Donald R. and Mary E. Snider.
Mark Zanna Graduate Scholarship in Psychology
A scholarship, valued at up to $1,500, will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered full-time in the Social Area in the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts. Selection is based on academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average) combined with demonstrated interest in conducting basic research relevant to pressing social issues. This fund is made possible by a donation from family and friends to honour Mark’s memory and to continue to foster the type of basic research with real-world implications and impact that animated his career.
Jacqueline Armstrong Gates Scholarship in Economics
A scholarship, valued at $2,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two or Three majoring in any program in the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts. Selection is based on academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average). This fund is made possible by a donation from Jacqueline Armstrong Gates (BA ’91).
Lynne and Peter Woolstencroft Women's Hockey Award in Arts
Awards, valued at up to $6,000 each, will be awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in any year of any program in the Faculty of Arts. Preference is based on academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average) participation on the varsity women’s hockey team. This fund is made possible by a donation from Professor Emeritus Peter Woolstencroft.
Lawrence Haworth Prize in Philosophy
A prize, valued at $2,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in any year in the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts. Selection will be made on the basis of excellence in writing an essay related to the theme of public philosophy. This fund is made possible by a donation from Dr. Michael Mitias in honour of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Lawrence Haworth.
Mac Lewis Memorial Award in Classics
One award, valued at $2,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year One, Two, Three or Four of any program in the Departments of Classical Studies or Anthropology in the Faculty of Arts. Selection is based on academic excellence (75% minimum cumulative average) and demonstrated interest in Greek and Roman archaeology or material culture. This fund was established by C. McKenzie & Mary Lewis and Tracey & Georgia Levison, along with friends, students and colleagues in memory of Mac Lewis, a hands-on Roman archaeologist who taught at the University of Waterloo in the Department of Classical Studies from 2018 until his untimely passing in March 2020.
Ann Clements History Scholarship
One scholarship, valued at $2,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Three, or Four majoring in any program of the Department of History in the Faculty of Arts. Selection will be based on academic excellence (minimum 80%) awarded to the student with the highest major average. This fund is made possible by a donation from Paul Clements (BASc ’75) in memory of his wife Ann (BA ’70).
Renewed awards
Stephen Huss Memorial Scholarship
Two scholarships, valued at $1,250 each, are awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in Year Four in the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts. Selection will be made on the basis of academic excellence (minimum 80% average) and extracurricular involvement in the area of mental health. This fund is made possible by a donation from alumni Dennis and Elizabeth Huss in loving memory of their son Stephen, who struggled with mental illness. Despite these challenges, Stephen courageously lived life to the fullest, inspiring listeners the world over with his music and visual creations.
Wahl Family Scholarship for Community Involvement
One scholarship, valued at $2,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four in the Faculty of Arts (excluding AFM). Selection is based on academic achievement (minimum cumulative average of 80%), as well as demonstrated leadership in serv ice to others, the community, or the world at large. Interested students should submit an application by February 15. This fund is made possible by a donation from Bettina and Scott Wahl.
Special mention
Jack and Helen Adams Memorial Scholarship in GBDA
Previously called the Jack Adams Memorial Scholarship in GBDA, this endowment provides one scholarship, valued at $1,200, awarded annually to a full-time student entering Year Four of the Bachelor of Global Business and Digital Arts program in the Faculty of Arts, Stratford School.
This fund is made possible by donations from Jack and Helen's family: Judith Adams & Robert Black, Catherine Adams and Salvatore Di Bella. Mrs. Helen Adams passed away on January 11, 2020. This award now honours both Mr. and Mrs. Adams and their commitment to the integrity and quality of communication in its various forms and to communication education for University of Waterloo students in the twenty-first century. The family has given two large donations this year to ensure this fund will be able to continue.
If you would like to learn more about how you can support a student’s academic goals through a scholarship or award, please contact Kim Bardwell, Arts Advancement Director at 519-888-4567, ext. 47310 or kim.bardwell@uwaterloo.ca
