Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards
2012-2013 University Calendar



3 Awards to McGill Students In-Course : 3.16 School of Social Work

3.16
SADIE BATIST ARONOFF MEMORIAL AWARDS
Two awards, established in 2003 by a bequest from Sadie Batist Aronoff, Dip. Social Work 1930, for outstanding undergraduate students who have completed at least one year in a degree program in Social Work. Awarded on the basis of high academic standing by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships Committee on the recommendation of the School of Social Work.
Estimated value: $2,500 each.
Jane Harris-Van Gelder Award
For students or faculty of the McGill School of Social Work to undertake activities (research, service, demonstration project, seminar) in the area of social work and health including mental health. Preference will be given to submissions concerned with the development and advancement of the volunteer and volunteerism in health and mental health care. Applications should be submitted by September 1st to the Director of the School of Social Work that describe the proposed activity in detail, the use to be made of the award monies, and the pertinence of the activity to volunteers and volunteerism in social work and health care. The award winner(s) will be required to submit a report to the Director upon completion of the project and a short précis that may be included in School newsletters and communications.
Value: $750.
Esther Kerry Scholarship
Established by a generous bequest from Esther Kerry, an active member of the School of Social Work Alumni Committee for many years. Offered each year to a student, entering the B.S.W.
programs, who demonstrates academic excellence. Awarded by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships Committee on the recommendation of the School of Social Work.
Estimated value: $2,500.
McGill Alumnae Society Prize
Presented upon graduation to a distinguished student for excellence and high academic standing. Preference given to women students.
Value: $150.
Freda L. Paltiel Award for Immigrant and Minority Women's Health and Development
For students or faculty of the McGill School of Social Work to undertake a research, service or demonstration project concerned with the health needs of immigrant and visible minority women and their families. Preference will be given to projects undertaken with the involvement of the intended beneficiaries. Applications should be submitted by September 1st to the Director of the School of Social Work, describing the project in detail, the precise use to be made of the award monies and the utility of the project in promoting the health of the beneficiary populations. The award winner(s) will submit a report to the Director upon completion of the project, indicating its implications for women's health. Presentation or publication of the report will be encouraged.
Value: $650 biennially.
School of Social Work Alumni Award
Established in 1986 by the School of Social Work Alumni Committee. Awarded each year by the School of Social Work to the graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding academic and professional performance in the B.S.W. program.
Value: $200.
Women Associates of McGill Scholarship
For high academic standing to an undergraduate student having completed at least one year in the B.S.W. program. Awarded by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships Committee on the recommendation of the School of Social Work.
Value: varies.
Clifford C.F. Wong Scholarship
Endowed in 1989 by the late Clifford C.F. Wong, B.Arch. 1960, to recognize distinguished academic standing. Awarded by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships Committee, on the recommendation of the School of Social Work, to a continuing student having completed at least one year in the Bachelor of Social Work program.
Value: $1,500.

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