Lloyd Axworthy is one of Canada’s most important elder statesmen. He served for nearly forty years as a cabinet minister in the federal governments of Pierre Trudeau and Jean Chrétien. He was President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg (2004-2014), and the first Chancellor of United College (formerly St Paul’s University College; 2014-2017).
In 1997, Lloyd Axworthy was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in effecting a global ban on anti-personnel landmines under the Ottawa Treaty. In 2012, he was honoured for his work to Indigenize the curriculum at the University of Winnipeg. Indigenous Elders Fred Kelly, Tobasonakwut Kinew and Phil Fontaine named him Waapshki Pinaysee Inini ("White Thunderbird Man"). Mr. Axworthy currently serves as the Chair of the World Refugee & Migration Council.
To honour his longstanding commitment to human rights around the world, United College has established these awards in his name. Up to five awards, valued at $2,000 each, are provided annually to outstanding undergraduate students who have declared Human Rights as their minor to recognize their commitment to Human Rights.
Eligibility:
- Full-time students in Year Two, Three, or Four minoring in Human Rights.
- Minimum cumulative average of 77%.
- Demonstrated active engagement with and commitment to human rights both in the classroom and community.
- Preference to students who have taken or will be taking upper-year Human Rights (HRTS 300/400) courses.
Applications are due by 11:59 pm on May 30 and must be accompanied by a personal statement (up to 500 words) outlining your interest and eligibility, and your active engagement with and commitment to human rights both in the classroom and in the community.