Award type:
Scholarships/awards
Award description:
Awards, valued between $500 - $2,000, are available annually to full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the Department of French Studies in the Faculty of Arts on the basis of academic performance while overcoming a significant personal challenge or crisis. Interested students should submit an application to the Department of French Studies by April 30. Applications may be found on the Department of French Studies website. This award is made possible by a donation from Madhuri and Sri Ramakrishnan in honour of François Paré, for the incredible support and mentorship he gave their son, Vivek, through the completion of his BA, MA and PhD.
Value description:
multiple awards valued at between $500 and $2,000 each
Eligibility & selection criteria:
- minimum 70% overall average
- successful in surmounting an unexpected personal challenge (or crisis)
Level:
Year Two, Year Three, Year Four
Program:
Arts→French Studies
Citizenship:
Canadian citizen/permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process:
Application required
Term:
Winter
Additional instructions:
Submit a completed application on or before the deadline to the Department of French Studies. Attach a detailed letter explaining how you have been successful in surmounting your personal challenge (or crisis) while maintaining strong academic performance (1 page maximum). Attach a note from a French Department professor or academic advisor, chosen by the student, confirming the situation and the fact that the student maintains a strong academic performance.
Contact:
- See contact detail below.
Contact detail:
Applications should be submitted to the Chair of French Studies by April 30.
