Unless otherwise stated, awards are bestowed by the Faculty of Education Undergraduate Student Affairs Committee, and no applications from students are required.
Established in 2007 by J. Robert Berry, B.Sc.(P.E.) 1949. Awarded by the Faculty of Education Undergraduate Student Affairs Committee on the recommendation of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Awarded on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated leadership to two students who are entering the last year of the B.Ed. program in Physical and Health Education.
Value: $2,000 each.
Established by friends, colleagues and former students in honour of Professor John Chomay, a member of the Department of Physical Education from 1969 to 1990. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and participation in students athletics, to a student entering the final year of either the Physical Education or Kinesiology program, with preference to members of intercollegiate sport teams. Awarded by the Faculty of Education's Committee on Student Affairs on the recommendation of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education.
Value: varies.
Students must apply by April 1st. Further information is available at the Student Affairs Office in the Faculty of Education.
Established in 1997 by Louis Cohen in memory of his wife, Evelyn Berman Cohen, B.Sc. 1946. Awarded by the Faculty of Education’s Committee on Student Affairs to a student enrolled in the B.Sc./B.Ed. concurrent degree program. Academic standing is of primary importance; however, all else being equal, account will be taken of financial need.
Estimated value: $500.
Established in 1987 by students, colleagues and friends of Dr. Jack Cram, former Director of the Centre for Northern Studies and Research and the Certificate Program in Native and Northern Education. Given in memory for his outstanding contribution to native and northern education. Awarded to students in the Kativik School Board Teacher Education Program. The prizes are available to part-time and full-time students engaging in further study (after a certificate program) in the Faculty of Education. Awarded by the Faculty of Education's Committee on Student Affairs on the recommendation of the Director of the program and the Director of the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education.
Value: varies.
Established in 1999 through the generosity of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society of women educators and supported by colleagues, family and friends. In honour of Dr. Sarah Paltiel –teacher, specialist, consultant, supervisor, principal (PSBGM); Academic Dean (Vanier College); Director General (AJDS, Dawson College); Emeritus Governor (McGill University) – whose awards include the Order of Scholastic Merit (Quebec), the Distinguished Service Award (QASA), an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (McGill University) and the Order of Canada. Awarded by the Faculty of Education to a student in the Bachelor of Education program who has achieved an academic standing in the top 1% at the end of the first year of the B.Ed. program.
Value: minimum $1,000.
Established in 1992 by the University to provide awards based on academic achievement to students in the top 5% of the Faculty. Granted by the Faculty of Education's Committee on Student Affairs to equalize the value of awards to students of comparable standing. Awards range in value from $100 to the level of the major entrance scholarships, in increments of $100.
Established in memory of Cissy and Jimmy Greer by their daughter, Dr. Cicely Greer Watson, B.A. 1943. Awarded by the Faculty of Education's Committee on Student Affairs, for high achievement to a student having completed at least one year and continuing in the Bachelor of Education program in Preschool and Elementary Education. All else being equal, preference will be given to a student who was a resident of Montreal when first admitted to the University.
Value: $2,000; awarded in odd-numbered years.
Established by the family in memory of Jean M. Gwynne, B.A. 1927. Two awards, one for Elementary Education and one for Secondary Education, granted by a selection committee established by the Faculty of Education to students who have shown outstanding potential as teachers on the basis of the student teaching practicum.
Value: $500 each.
Given in memory of Mrs. Norah E. Holcomb, former Supervisor of Home Economics in the Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal. Awarded by the Faculty of Education’s Committee on Student Affairs to a Canadian student who has achieved academic success and is enrolled in a B.Ed. program.
Estimated value: $650.
Endowed by friends of Dr. Arthur S. Lamb, formerly Director of the School of Physical Education and of the University Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation, as a tribute to his work in these fields. Awarded by the Faculty of Education's Committee on Student Affairs, on the recommendation of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, to students in the Physical Education and Kinesiology programs, on the basis of academic merit and professional promise. There are three awards for Physical Education students and three for Kinesiology students. The three awards in the Physical Education program are awarded to one student entering each of the second, third, and fourth years. The three awards in the Kinesiology program are awarded to one student entering the second year, and two students entering the third year.
Estimated value: $1,000 each.
Awarded to the best all round student by the Dean of the Faculty of Education and the President of the Alumni Association. The scholarship must be used to further the winner's educational studies. When circumstances permit, two scholarships are offered in the same year.
Value: minimum $1,500.
Established in 1997 by the Education Undergraduate Society in memory of Chantal Malard, a former Education student. Awarded to a student who has demonstrated artistic ability, leadership qualities, and involvement in volunteer activities while maintaining a high academic standing. Awarded by the Faculty of Education’s Committee on Student Affairs on recommendations from the Education Undergraduate Society.
Value: minimum $1,600.
Students must apply by April 1st. Further information is available at the Student Affairs Office in the Faculty of Education.
Established in 2000 through a generous gift from Mrs. Zelda (Khaner) Myers in honour of her sister, Miriam (Khaner) Marcus, B.A. 1932, M.A. 1935. Awarded by the Faculty of Education’s Committee on Student Affairs to an exceptional teacher training student with high academic standing in the graduating class.
Estimated value: $400.
Established in 2009 by K. Mary Marsh in memory of her husband, Walter A. Marsh, for outstanding undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education. Awarded by the Faculty of Education Scholarship Committee upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to outstanding undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education, who have completed at least one year of the B.Ed. program and who have demonstrated leadership qualities.
Value: varies.
Presented upon graduation to a distinguished student for excellence and high academic standing. Preference given to women students.
Value: $150.
Established in 2003 by the Montreal/Quebec Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa for undergraduate students completing the second year of a degree program in the Faculty of Education. Awarded by the Faculty of Education's Committee on Student Affairs with a preference for Quebec residents involved in extracurricular activities.
Estimated value: $1,000.
Awarded by the Schulich School of Music Scholarships Committee to a B.Mus. or B.Ed. student in Music Education who displays a high degree of musical or pedagogical creativity. Established in 1999 from the proceeds of a concert featuring the works of Donald Patriquin, a professor in the Faculty of Music from 1965 to 1996, and from royalties from his McGill recordings.
Value: $250.
Established in 1999 by the Jean Rich Foundation in honour of James A. Robb, Q.C., B.C.L. 1954, graduate and friend of McGill University. Awarded by the Faculty of Education, on the basis of high academic achievement, to a student who has completed at least one year of full-time study in the B.Ed. Secondary program. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership.
Value: $5,000.
Students must apply by April 1st. Further information is available at the Student Affairs Office in the Faculty of Education.
Established in 2000 by Hyman Rocklin, Joanne Rocklin, Karen Gaiger and Ellen Rocklin in honour of their wife and mother, Adele Rocklin, Diploma in College Teaching 1966, Certificate in Special Education 1989, an inspirational and devoted leader in the field of education. Awarded by the Faculty of Education’s Committee on Student Affairs to an outstanding undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of study.
Value: minimum $500.
Established in 1986 to commemorate an act of kindness by Sir Edward Beatty, then Chancellor of McGill University. Awarded by the Faculty of Education’s Committee on Student Affairs, on the recommendation of the Coordinator of the Jewish Teacher Training Program, to an undergraduate student in the Jewish Teacher Training Program or to a student entering the program from the B.A. Honours or Major in Jewish Studies in recognition of distinguished academic achievement.
Value: minimum $1,300.
Two scholarships awarded annually for academic excellence to either incoming or continuing students in the Jewish Teacher Training Program. Awarded by the Faculty of Education's Committee on Student Affairs on the recommendation of the Coordinator of the Program.
Value: varies.
Established by family, McGill colleagues, friends and the University to honour the memory of an exceptional teacher and lecturer, Dr. Phyllis Shapiro, Dip. Ed. 1956. Granted by the Faculty of Education's Committee on Student Affairs in the name of Phyllis Shapiro, to recognize excellence in teaching.
Value: varies.
Endowed in 1989 by the late Clifford C.F. Wong, B.Arch. 1960, to recognize distinguished academic standing. Awarded by the Faculty of Education’s Committee on Student Affairs to a continuing student having completed at least one year in the Bachelor of Education program.
Value: $1,500.
Awarded to the graduating student demonstrating the highest academic and professional proficiency throughout the Physical Education or Kinesiology programs.
Four plaques awarded at the end of the second and third years of the Physical Education program to the man and woman in each year who obtained the highest standing in physical activity courses.
