Lloyd Axworthy Scholarship

Up to two scholarships, valued at up to $10,000 each, are awarded annually to outstanding undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts who intend to pursue the Human Rights minor and enroll in HRTS 101 during their first term. Selections will be based on academic excellence (minimum admission average of 85%) and a statement outlining their interest and commitment to human rights. Recipients will receive a $7,000 residence credit at United College (split between 1A and 1B) during their first year. In Years Two, Three, and Four students will be eligible to receive $1,000 per year provided they remain in good academic standing in the Human Rights minor and demonstrate leadership in the United College community. This scholarship was created in honour of Lloyd Axworthy, the first chancellor of United College (previously St. Paul’s University College). 

Eligibility Criteria 

To be considered for this scholarship, you must: 

  1. Have a minimum admission average of 85% 

  1. Intend to complete the Human Rights minor and enroll in HRTS 101 in your first term 

  2. Complete the application form below. 

The Lloyd Axworthy scholars will be expected to show leadership in the university community and maintain good standing in the Human Rights minor in order for the scholarship to be renewed in successive years.

Please submit a personal statement discussing why you are interested in studying human rights and how this course of study relates to your longer-term objectives. Include reference to any human rights-related experience you may have had. 

Please limit your response to no more than 750 words.