Leonard and Eileen Hamilton Scholarship in Spanish & Italian Studies
A scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to an undergraduate student in the Hispanic and Italian Studies program who, consistent with the ideal of the "Uomo Universale or Donna Universale, (i.e. a well rounded individual)" is pursuing a broad range of activities in addition to their studies. Activities can include, but are not limited to: participation in the arts or sport, part-time employment, and/or volunteering with social justice causes, campus or community organizations. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen. Students must submit a 500-1000 word statement to the Hispanic and Italian Studies program describing their suitability for this scholarship. Selection of a recipient will be based on a combination of extracurricular activities/community involvement and grades, as opposed to grades solely. Students with a 5.0 average (or higher) are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to a student who, in descending order of priority, has: (a) a declared major in Spanish or Italian Studies or (b) a declared minor in Spanish or Italian Studies. Applications must be submitted to the Hispanic and Italian Studies program by April 30th. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Hispanic and Italian Studies program in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures.
Amount
$1000 | Number of awards: 1
Application deadline
April 30
Eligibility
In-Course scholarships, awards, medals and prizes are offered to undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 12.0 units for credit, of which 10.5 units are graded using the standard nine point scale, in two of the three terms of study in the previous academic year (May to April). In-course scholarships, awards and prizes are awarded in the subsequent winter session (September to April).
How to apply
Students must submit a 500-1000 word statement to the Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies describing their suitability for this scholarship. Selection of a recipient will be based on a combination of extracurricular activities/community involvement and grades, as opposed to grades solely. Students with a 5.0 average (or higher) are encouraged to apply.How to accept
To accept your scholarship offer:
- Have a NetLink ID
- Go to www.uvic.ca and sign into your UVic Online tools account using your NetLink ID
- Select "Student Services" on the top menu
- Select "Awards and financial aid" under "Finances"
- Select "View My Student Aid"
- Enter the Aid Year and Aid Period
- Select "Accept" on the scholarship(s) you have been offered