Political Science Department Awards

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A bursary will be awarded annually to a needy third year student majoring in Political Science who has demonstrated a sense of community responsibility and awareness of an obligation to serve society through active membership in various campus or community organisations. Although applications are not required for this bursary, studets who consider themselves eligible for it are invited to communicate with the Chair or Secretary of the Department.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

One scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Department of Political Science. Preference is given to a student with demonstrated financial need. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards based upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

One scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Department of Political Science. Preference is given to a student with demonstrated financial need. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards based upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: Varies | Number: 2

Two scholarships are given to undergraduate students who are majors in Political Science and:
• have demonstrated financial need and
• have an interest in future public service, either elected or appointed, and
• have graduated from a secondary school in British Columbia.

Preference is for the scholarships to be given to two students of different gender identities. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students majoring in Political Science. Preference will be given to students with a minor in Professional Writing in Journalism and Publishing. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay describing their interest and involvement in Canadian Politics and/or Journalism. Further preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: $1,000 | Number: 1

A scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to an academically outstanding woman undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in either the Department of Economics, School of Environmental Studies, the Department of Geography, the Department of Anthropology or the Department of Political Science. Preference is for students whose academic research (Honours Thesis/JCURA under the guidance of a faculty member) could have application to the improvement of the environmental and social performance of the mining industry. Further preference is given to Indigenous women students and people of colour.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards based on the recommendation of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Value: $1,000 | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships of at least $1,000 each are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students in the Major or Honours program in Political Science. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in Canadian Politics and who can demonstrate leadership and/or community involvement. Applicants must submit a letter (maximum 350 words) outlining their interest in Canadian politics and their leadership and/or community involvement. Letters must be submitted to the Department of Political Science office no later than May 15.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: $1000 | Number: 1

This scholarship requires students to apply directly to the Department of Political Science.

An award is given to an undergraduate student with a declared major in Political Science who has demonstrated community involvement. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Department of Political Science and submitted by September 30th.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

This scholarship requires students to apply directly to the Department of Political Science.

A scholarship is awarded to a student in an honours or major program offered by the Department of Political Science. To be eligible, students must have:

• completed between 37.5 and 51 units (inclusive) of coursework towards their degree, and
• at least 6 units of upper-level coursework in Political Science.

The recipient will be selected by a committee after consideration of the following criteria:

• overall post-secondary academic performance;
• grades in Canadian politics courses, particularly the grades in Political Science 101 and 201 or their equivalents;
• and other activities undertaken at the University and in the wider community.

Application forms for this scholarship are available from the Department of Political Science and must be submitted not later than March 31st.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Note: The committee may require that candidates for the scholarship submit an essay or term paper written by the candidate for an upper level university course. References may be sought and an interview may be held.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate student in the 3rd or 4th year of a Major or Honours program in Political Science and who best exemplifies the character and qualities of the Right Honourable Sir Winston Spencer Churchill, with emphasis on leadership, courage, innovation, determination and magnanimity.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: $1,500 | Number: 1

One scholarship of $1,500 is awarded to an academically outstanding undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Department of Political Science who is taking courses in Canadian foreign policy, international relations and/or global affairs at the University of Victoria. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A prize is awarded to an outstanding student entering third or fourth year who is taking courses in Comparative Government.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding 3rd or 4th year student in a Major or Honours program in the Department of Political Science who has written the best essay for a course in the previous academic year on International Relations Theory.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students who intend to do a Major or Honours program in Political Science. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in Canadian Politics and who can demonstrate leadership and/or community involvement.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to a student of high academic standing in three units of senior undergraduate or graduate course work (or equivalent) dealing with military history or defense studies given in the Department of History or the Department of Political Science.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of History or the Department of Political Science.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student entering their final year in a Majors or Honours program in Political Science with a wide interest in the study of British Columbia politics who has submitted the best essay on some aspect of BC politics, public policy or government.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is entering third or fourth year of the Political Science program and who has achieved the highest standing in three or more units of International Politics courses.

Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: Prize | Number: Varies

Prizes are awarded to the top students in Canadian Politics courses, particularly Political Science 101 and 201.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: $225 | Number: 2

Two prizes of $225 are awarded to the two students registered in first or second year who achieve the highest standing in three units of second year Political Science courses.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more prizes are awarded to the top students in Canadian Politics courses, particularly Political Science 101 and 201. Preference will be given to students in their first or second year.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Political Science.