Robert A. Fern Memorial Award

Award type: 
Scholarships
Award description: 

One award will be made to a senior undergraduate or graduate student in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies who has made a significant contribution in either volunteer work with persons with disabilities or applied research which has relevance to the lives of persons with disabilities. Interested graduate students are invited to apply.

This award honours the memory of Robert A. Fern, an employee of Parks Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage, who was recognized world wide as a leader in advancing accessibility and participation by persons with disabilities in all aspects of society.

Value description: 

One award of up to $400 annually.

Level: 
Masters, Doctoral
Program:
Health→Recreation & Leisure Studies
Citizenship: 
Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process: 
Application required
Term: 
Fall
Application deadline: 
November 1
Additional instructions: 

Application details:

Complete the General Award Application form

Contact person: