Students in the Faculty of Religious Studies who are also registered in the Montreal Diocesan Theological College, the United Theological College, or in the Presbyterian College, are eligible for prizes, scholarships, and bursaries as announced in the Calendars of these institutions.
Awarded to the students graduating with the best records in the B.A. (Religious Studies), B.Th., S.T.M. or M.A. (Religious Studies) programs.
Value: $200 each.
Established in 1998 by a bequest from Janette R. Gordon in memory of her father, Rev. Alexander Reid Gordon who was a Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Literature at McGill University from 1907‑1930. Awarded on the basis of academic merit, by the Faculty of Religious Studies, to undergraduate or graduate students in the United Theological College.
Estimated value: $7,500 recruitment scholarships; renewable. Additional scholarships: varies.
Application: Apply to the Dean of the Faculty of Religious Studies.
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 Religious Studies Scholarships Committee 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 by a bequest of Thomas Houston, for students study-ing for the ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Canada or the United Church of Canada, and preference is given to candidates whose mother tongue is French. Awarded by the Faculty of Religious Studies and open to students in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Religious Studies.
Application: Apply to the Dean of the Faculty of Religious Studies.
Presented upon graduation to a distinguished student for excellence and high academic standing. Preference given to women students.
Value: $150.
To be awarded for the highest standing in the Introductory Greek course offered in the Faculty of Religious Studies. Awarded by the Faculty.
Value: $200.
Established in 1980 for undergraduate or graduate students in the Faculty of Religious Studies. Awarded by the Faculty on the basis of academic standing and financial need.
Awarded for the highest standing in the Introductory Sanskrit course offered in the Faculty of Religious Studies. Awarded by the Faculty.
Value: $200.
Established in 2011 by the Slovak Catholic Church of Ascension Eastern Rite (Byzantine) in Montreal, in memory of Monsignor Andrew Sinal for his outstanding and exemplary service to the church, for outstanding undergraduate students entering the B.Th. program in the Faculty of Religious Studies. Awarded by the Faculty of Religious Studies Scholarship Committee on the basis of academic merit.
Value: varies.
Two prizes established by Mr. Neil Stewart of Vankleek Hill in 1878. Awarded by the Faculty of Religious Studies to students studying biblical Hebrew language and literature and registered in that Faculty.
Value: $200 each.
