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GFC UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

MOTION AND FINAL DOCUMENT SUMMARY

The following Motions and Documents were considered by the GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee at its Tuesday, September 08, 2015 meeting:

Agenda Title: Amendments to Existing Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (September 8, 2015) CARRIED MOTION: THAT the GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee approve, under delegated authority from General Faculties Council, amendments to Existing Undergraduate Student Awards and Bursaries, as submitted by Student Financial Support and as set forth in Attachment 2, to be effective immediately. Final Amended Item: 5 Agenda Title: New Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (September 8, 2015) CARRIED MOTION: THAT the GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee approve, under delegated authority from General Faculties Council, new Undergraduate Student Awards and Bursaries, as submitted by Student Financial Support and as set forth in Attachment 2, to be effective immediately. Final Amended Item: 6

FINAL Item No. 5

GFC UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE For the meeting of September 8, 2015

OUTLINE OF ISSUE Agenda Title: Amendments to Existing Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (September 8, 2015) Motion: THAT the GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee approve, under delegated authority from General Faculties Council, amendments to Existing Undergraduate Student Awards and Bursaries, as submitted by Student Financial Support and as set forth in Attachment 1, as amended, to be effective immediately.

Item Action Requested Approval Recommendation Discussion/Advice Information Proposed by Student Financial Support Presenter Dustin Edwards, Student Financial Support Subject Approval of amendments to existing undergraduate awards and

bursaries.

Details Responsibility Office of the Registrar The Purpose of the Proposal is (please be specific)

The approval of amendments to existing undergraduate awards and bursaries.

The Impact of the Proposal is To ensure compliance with section 26(1)(m) of the Post-Secondary Learning Act, under the delegated authority of General Faculties Council (GFC) “to make rules and regulations respecting academic awards”.

Replaces/Revises (eg, policies, resolutions)

N/A

Timeline/Implementation Date Upon final approval Estimated Cost N/A Sources of Funding Donors, Faculties, Departments, Office of the Registrar and Student

Financial Support Notes The GFC Executive Committee requested that the GFC UASC provide

for information a copy of the undergraduate awards approved by GFC UASC (EXEC April 8, 2002, Minute 97).

Alignment/Compliance Alignment with Guiding Documents

Dare to Discover- Talented People “1. Attract outstanding students from Alberta, Canada, and the world[.]” […] “4. Improve access for rural, Aboriginal, and non-traditional students through partnerships with colleges and by linkages with high schools across the province and improve affordability by enhancing bursaries and scholarships.”

Compliance with Legislation, Policy and/or Procedure Relevant to the Proposal (please quote legislation and include identifying section numbers)

1. Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA): The Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA) (Section 2(1)(m)) indicates that General Faculties Council (GFC) has the authority to “make rules and regulations respecting academic awards.”

2. GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee (Mandate):

[“GFC UASC has delegated authority from GFC to: 2. approve changes to any undergraduate student award already

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GFC UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE For the meeting of September 8, 2015

approved by GFC UASC]

Routing (Include meeting dates) Consultative Route (parties who have seen the proposal and in what capacity)

Consultation with donors, Faculties, departments, Office of the Registrar and Student Financial Support to amend existing undergraduate bursaries.

Approval Route (Governance) (including meeting dates)

GFC UASC, September 8, 2015

Final Approver GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee Attachments:

1. Attachment 1: Proposed Amendments to Existing Undergraduate Student Awards and Bursaries Prepared by: Andrea Patrick, Assistant Secretary to GFC, and Dustin Edwards, Student Financial Support, [email protected]

Revised: 10/7/2015

mailto:[email protected]

Existing Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (September 8, 2015)

1. Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Undergraduate Award 2. Freedom 55 Financial Undergraduate Business Award 3. Merck Canada Inc Third Year Sharp and Dohme Scholarship in Pharmacy 4. Merck Canada Inc Charles E Frosst Scholarship in Pharmacy 5. Prof Bayard Reesor Political Studies Entrance Scholarship 6. U School Award 7. Ziesel Family Scholarship

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Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Undergraduate Award Field of Study: Biological Sciences Value: $750 Number: 2 Conditions: Awarded to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 entering the third year

of an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences, who have successfully completed Biology 298. Selection based on the student's CV, cover letter outlining career goals, a one page (maximum) research summary, and two reference letters one of which is from the course supervisor.

Application: By nomination from the Faculty of ScienceBy submission of an

undergraduate research proposal to the Department of Biological Sciences

Funded By: Annually funded by the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists

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Freedom 55 Financial Undergraduate Business Award Field of Study: Business Value: $2,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident with a minimum

GPA of 3.0 continuing in any year of a Bachelor of Commerce in the Alberta School of Business. Selection based on demonstrated leadership and outstanding commitment to student or community organizations in the previous academic year. Preference given to a student with a major in Marketing or Finance. This award is open to a part-time student provided that the student has taken a minimum of *18 during the previous year.

Application: By April 15 to the Undergraduate Programs Office, Alberta School of

Business, Room 2-20 Funded By: The Great-West Life Assurance Company on behalf of Freedom 55

Financial, a division of London Life Insurance Company

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Merck Canada Inc Third Year Scholarship in Pharmacy Field of Study: Pharmacy Value: $1,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement enrolled in

the third year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Selection based on academic standing..

Application: By application to the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Funded By: Annually funded by Merck Canada Inc further to the review and approval

of annual online request for funding via MERCK portal: www.merckcanadacontribution.ca

http://www.merckcanadacontribution.ca/

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Merck Canada Inc Scholarship in Pharmacy Field of Study: Pharmacy Value: $1,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement enrolled in the second, third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Selection based on academic standing.. Application: By application to the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Funded By: Merck Frosst Canada Inc.Annually funded by Merck Canada Inc further to the review and approval of annual online request for funding via MERCK portal: www.merckcanadacontribution.ca

http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.merckcanadacontribution.ca&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFFCeWoYkh-92aekA2W8wo8EmM1iw

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Prof Bayard Reesor Political Studies Entrance Scholarship Field of Study: Augustana Value: Variable Number: Variable Conditions: Awarded to students with superior academic achievement entering the first year of study in Political Studies at Augustana Faculty. Selection based on academic standing. Renewal for each year based on maintaining satisfactory academic standing in the Political Studies program. Application: By application to the Augustana Awards and Financial Aid Office Funded by: Augustana Faculty

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U School Award Field of Study: Open Value: $1,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with satisfactory standing enrolled in any yearentering the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta. Selection based on demonstrated participation in the University School (U School) program. Preference given to a student with demonstrated leadership and/or extra-curricular involvement. Application: By application to the Office of the Senate, 150 Assiniboia Hall Funded by: Various donors in honour of Chancellor Emerita Linda Hughes and her contribution to making U School a reality.

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Ziesel Family Scholarship in Science Field of Study: Augustana Value: $1,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement enrolled in any year of a Bachelor of Science at Augustana Faculty. Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to a student who is from Flagstaff County or Camrose County..

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GFC UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE For the Meeting of September 8, 2015

OUTLINE OF ISSUE Agenda Title: Proposed New President’s Award for Refugees and Displaced Persons Motion: THAT the GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee approve, under delegated authority from General Faculties Council, the President’s Award for Refugees and Displaced Persons, as submitted by Student Financial Support and as set forth in Attachment 1, as amended, to be effective immediately. Item Action Requested Approval Recommendation Discussion/Advice Information Proposed by Student Financial Support Presenter Lisa Collins, Vice-Provost and University Registrar

Fiona Halbert, Student Financial Support Subject Approval of a new undergraduate award.


To approve a new undergraduate award.

The Impact of the Proposal is To ensure compliance with section 26(1)(m) of the Post-Secondary Learning Act, unde delegated authority of General Faculties Council (GFC), “to make rules and regulations respecting academic awards”.


N/A

Timeline/Implementation Date Upon final approval. Estimated Cost N/A Sources of Funding Donors, Faculties, Departments, Office of the Registrar and Student


for information a copy of the undergraduate awards approved by GFC UASC (EXEC May 13, 2002, Minute 97).


Dare to Discover- Talented People: “1. Attract outstanding students from Alberta, Canada, and the world[.]” […] “4. Improve access for rural, Aboriginal, and non-traditional students through partnerships with colleges and by linkages with high schools across the province and improve affordability by enhancing bursaries and scholarships.”


1. Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA): The PSLA (Section 26(1)(m)) indicates that General Faculties Council (GFC) has the authority to “make rules and regulations respecting academic awards.”

2. GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee (UASC)

Terms of Reference (3. Mandate): “GFC UASC has delegated authority from GFC to:

1. approve new undergraduate awards[.] […]”

Routing (Include meeting dates) Consultative Route Consultation with donors, Faculties, departments, Office of the Registrar

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(parties who have seen the proposal and in what capacity)

and Student Financial Support to develop new undergraduate awards.

Approval Route (Governance) (including meeting dates)

GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee, September 8, 2015 (for final approval)

Final Approver GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee Attachment: 1. Attachment 1: Proposed New President’s Award for Refugees and Displaced Persons

Prepared by: Andrea Patrick, Assistant Secretary to GFC, and Lisa Collins and Fiona Halbert, Office of the Registrar

New Undergraduate Award for Approval:

1. President’s Award for Refugees and Displaced Persons

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President’s Award for Refugees and Displaced Persons Field of Study: Open Value: Variable Number: Up to 10 Conditions: Awarded to students on Study Permits with satisfactory academic

standing entering any year of an undergraduate or graduate degree. Students must hold citizenship from a target country or countries as identified by the Office of the President. Selection based on academic standing. Renewal of funding for subsequent years is contingent upon achieving satisfactory academic standing. Renewals will normally be provided for the standard duration of the student’s program.

Application: Automatic consideration Funded By: The University of Alberta

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OUTLINE OF ISSUE

Agenda Title: New Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (September 8, 2015) Motion: THAT the GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee approve, under delegated authority from General Faculties Council, new Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries, as submitted by Student Financial Support and as set forth in Attachment 1, as amended, to be effective immediately. Item Action Requested Approval Recommendation Discussion/Advice Information Proposed by Student Financial Support Presenter Dustin Edwards, Student Financial Support Subject Approval of a new undergraduate awards and bursaries.


To approve new undergraduate awards and bursaries.

The Impact of the Proposal is To ensure compliance with section 26(1)(m) of the Post-Secondary Learning Act, unde delegated authority of General Faculties Council (GFC), “to make rules and regulations respecting academic awards”.


N/A

Timeline/Implementation Date Upon final approval. Estimated Cost N/A Sources of Funding Donors, Faculties, Departments, Office of the Registrar and Student


for information a copy of the undergraduate awards approved by GFC UASC (EXEC May 13, 2002, Minute 97).


Dare to Discover- Talented People: “1. Attract outstanding students from Alberta, Canada, and the world[.]” […] “4. Improve access for rural, Aboriginal, and non-traditional students through partnerships with colleges and by linkages with high schools across the province and improve affordability by enhancing bursaries and scholarships.”


1. Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA): The PSLA (Section 26(1)(m)) indicates that General Faculties Council (GFC) has the authority to “make rules and regulations respecting academic awards.”

2. GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee (UASC)

Terms of Reference (3. Mandate): “GFC UASC has delegated authority from GFC to:

1. approve new undergraduate awards[.] […]”

Routing (Include meeting dates) Consultative Route (parties who have seen the proposal and in what capacity)

Consultation with donors, Faculties, departments, Office of the Registrar and Student Financial Support to develop new undergraduate bursaries.

FNAL Item No. 6


Approval Route (Governance)

(including meeting dates) GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee, September 8, 2015 (for final approval)

Final Approver GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee Attachments: 1. Attachment 1: Proposed New Undergraduate Student Awards and Bursaries for Approval Prepared by: Andrea Patrick, Assistant Secretary to GFC, and Dustin Edwards, Student Financial Support, [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

New Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (September 8, 2015)

1. Albert and Lilian Lewington Bursary in Business 2. Augustana Lefsrud Family Award 3. Augustana Staff Viking Golf Award 4. Bourse prix d’honneur du Doyen des école francophones / Dean’s Francophone

School Award 5. Canadian Western Bank Leadership Award 6. Colabella Prize in International Taxation 7. Drayden Insurance Ltd Award in Business 8. Freyja Vikings Award in Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing 9. J Douglas Dale Award in Mechanical Engineering 10. Leo J. Tailleur Award in Business 11. Norma and Cheryl Harbottle Bursary in Agriculture 12. Odishaw Family Prize in Dispute Resolution 13. Odishaw Family Prize in Mediation Advocacy 14. Odishaw Family Prize in Techniques in Negotiation 15. Philip Dewey Soper Award in Student Leadership 16. Sam Redl Academic Excellence Scholarship 17. Sam Redl Scholarship for Third Year Engineering Students 18. Schulich Scholarship in STEM 19. Scovan Engineering Prize in Design Project Management 20. Scovan Engineering Prize in Engineering Economics in Design 21. Smitty’s Restaurant – Harrisons Plumbing Vikings Hockey Outstanding Contributor

Award 22. Sollbach Award in Science 23. Tore Martin Purdy Memorial Prize in Legal Research and Writing 24. Weatherill Family Award

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Albert and Lilian Lewington Bursary in Business Field of Study: Business Value: Variable Number: Variable Conditions: Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in the

third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree in the Alberta School of Business. Selection based on demonstrated financial need. Preference given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Application: By application to the on-line Supplementary Bursary application, open 6

times annually Funded By: Endowed by Trevor Lewington

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Augustana Lefsrud Family Award Field of Study: Augustana Value: Variable Number: Variable Conditions: Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any

year of a Bachelor of Management at Augustana Faculty. Selection based on academic standing.

Application: By nomination from Augustana Faculty Funded By: Endowed by the Lefsrud Family

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Augustana Staff Viking Golf Award Field of Study: Augustana Value: $3,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student athlete with satisfactory academic standing enrolled

in any year of an undergraduate degree at Augustana Faculty who is a member of the Vikings Golf team. Recipient will be selected on the basis of academic standing and demonstrated leadership and teamwork, as determined by the head coach.

Application: By nomination from Augustana Athletics Funded By: Annually funded by Augustana Staff and the University of Alberta

Athletics Award Enhancement Matching Fund

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Bourse prix d’honneur du Doyen des école francophones / Dean’s Francophone School Award Field of Study: Campus Saint-Jean Value: $1,000 Number: Variable Conditions: Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing (academic

average of at least 75%) entering the first year of an undergraduate degree at Campus Saint-Jean who graduated from Alberta francophone high schools. Selection based on demonstrated leadership in the francophone community and commitment to French life and culture, both at school and in the community.

Application: By nomination from the student’s high school Funded By: Annually funded by Campus Saint-Jean

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Canadian Western Bank Leadership Award Field of Study: Business Value: $5,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 enrolled in the third or

fourth year of study for a Bachelor of Commerce in the Alberta School of Business. Selection based on demonstrated leadership through involvement in community or extracurricular activities.


Business, Room 2-20 Funded By: Annually funded by Canadian Western Bank for a minimum 5 years

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Colabella Prize in International Taxation Field of Study: Law Value: Variable Number: Variable Conditions: Awarded to students with superior academic achievement in International

Taxation (LAW 603). Selection based on the highest academic achievement in the course.

Application: By nomination from the Faculty of Law Funded By: Endowed by Rachel Colabella

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Drayden Insurance Ltd Award in Business Field of Study: Business Value: Variable Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 enrolled in any year of

a Bachelor of Commerce at the Alberta School of Business. Selection based on demonstrated interest in family business and community service, and academic standing. Preference given to a student who graduated from a high school in Northern Alberta, excluding Edmonton.


Business, Room 2-20 Funded By: Endowed by Drayden Insurance Ltd

8

Freyja Vikings Award in Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing Field of Study: Augustana Value: $3,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in the

second or third year of an undergraduate degree at Augustana Faculty who is a member of the Vikings Women’s Biathlon or Cross-Country Skiing Team. Selection based on academic standing, and demonstrated leadership and commitment to the team.

Application: By nomination from Augustana Athletics Funded By: Annually funded by Jane Isakson and Mark Radke for a minimum of five

years

9

J Douglas Dale Award in Mechanical Engineering Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering Value: Variable (minimum $1,000) Number: Variable Conditions: Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any

year of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Selection based on academic standing and demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities.

Application: By nomination from the Faculty of Engineering Funded By: Endowed by J Douglas Dale

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Leo J. Tailleur Award in Business Field of Study: Bachelor of Commerce in the Alberta School of Business Value: Variable Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Commerce program with a

minimum GPA of 3.0, after the completion of the pre-professional year at the University of Alberta who has previously received the Alberta Guaranteed Admission. Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to a student who has demonstrated leadership through involvement in extracurricular activities, volunteering, participation in charities or broader community services.


Business, Room 2-20 Funded By: Endowed by Jay Mehr

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Norma and Cheryl Harbottle Bursary in Agriculture Field of Study: Agriculture Value: Variable Number: Variable Conditions: Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any

year of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences. Selection based on demonstrated financial need. Preference given to students who have completed high school in rural Alberta.

Application: By application to the on-line Supplementary Bursary application, open 6

times per year Funded By: Endowed by Norma and Cheryl Harbottle

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Odishaw Family Prize in Dispute Resolution Field of Study: Law Value: Variable Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement in Dispute

Resolution (LAW 516). Selection based on the highest academic achievement in the course.

Application: By nomination from the Faculty of Law Funded By: Endowed by 1230970 Alberta Ltd (the Odishaw family)

13

Odishaw Family Prize in Mediation Advocacy Field of Study: Law Value: Variable Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement in Mediation

Advocacy (LAW 509). Selection based on the highest academic achievement in the course.


14

Odishaw Family Prize in Techniques in Negotiation Field of Study: Law Value: Variable Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement in Techniques

in Negotiation (LAW 512). Selection based on the highest academic achievement in the course.


15

Philip Dewey Soper Award in Student Leadership Field of Study: Open Value: Variable Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any

year of an undergraduate degree. Selection based on academic standing and demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities and/or participation in student government activities. Preference given to a student enrolled in the Peter Lougheed Leadership College.

Application: By application to the Undergraduate Leadership Competition Funded By: Endowed by Philip Dewey K. Soper

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Sam Redl Academic Excellence Scholarship Field of Study: Open Value: $1,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement entering the

first year of an undergraduate degree. Selection based on academic standing.

Application: By nomination through the Academic Excellence Scholarship Competition Funded By: Annually funded by Sam Redl for a minimum of five years

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Sam Redl Scholarship for Third Year Engineering Students Field of Study: Engineering Value: $1,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement enrolled in the

third year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Engineering. Selection based on academic standing.

Application: By nomination from the Faculty of Engineering Funded By: Annually funded by Sam Redl for a minimum of five years

18

Schulich Scholarship in STEM Field of Study: Science or Engineering Value: Variable Number: Variable Conditions: Awarded to students with superior academic achievement enrolled in the

second, third, or fourth year of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) undergraduate degree. Selection based on academic standing and demonstrated leadership in community, university, and/or volunteer activities.

Application: By application to the Undergraduate Academic Scholarship Competition Funded By: Annually funded by the Schulich Foundation. Funds will only be

distributed in years that a student does not qualify for their Schulich Scholarship renewal.

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Scovan Engineering Prize in Design Project Management Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering Value: Variable Number: Variable Conditions: Awarded to a team of students with satisfactory academic standing in

MEC E 460 (Design Project). The team will be selected on the basis of overall excellence in design project management.

Application: By nomination from the Department of Mechanical Engineering Funded By: Endowed by Scovan Engineering Inc.

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Scovan Engineering Prize in Engineering Economics in Design Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering Value: Variable Number: Variable Conditions: Awarded to a team of students with satisfactory academic standing in

MEC E 460 (Design Project). The team will be selected on the basis of overall excellence in engineering economics in design.

Application: By nomination from the Department of Mechanical Engineering Funded By: Endowed by Scovan Engineering Inc.

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Smitty’s Restaurant - Harrisons Plumbing Vikings Hockey Outstanding Contributor Award Field of Study: Augustana Faculty Value: $3,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any

year of an undergraduate degree at Augustana Faculty who is a member of the Vikings hockey team. Selection based on demonstrated leadership and commitment to the team, and academic standing. Preference given to a goaltender.

Application: By nomination from Augustana Athletics Funded By: Annually funded by Smitty’s Restaurant, Harrisons Plumbing, and the

University of Alberta Athletics Award Enhancement Matching Fund

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Sollbach Award in Science Field of Study: Science Value: Variable Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with satisfactory academic standing continuing in

any year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science. Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to a student who is currently a Permanent Resident.

Application: By nomination from the Faculty of Science Funded By: Endowed by David and Astrid Tupper

23

Tore Martin Purdy Memorial Prize in Legal Research and Writing Field of Study: Law Value: $2,500 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement in Legal

Research and Writing (LAW 405). Selection based on the highest academic achievement in the course.

Application: By nomination from the Faculty of Law Funded By: Annually funded by Brownlee LLP in memory of firm associate Tore

Martin Purdy for a minimum of five years

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Weatherill Family Award Field of Study: Open Value: $10,000 Number: 1 Conditions: Awarded to a student with satisfactory academic standing entering any

year of an undergraduate degree and their first year as a scholar in the Peter Lougheed Leadership College. Selection based on academic standing, and demonstrated leadership potential through involvement and participation in university or community organizations.

Application: By nomination from the Peter Lougheed Leadership College Funded By: Annually funded by Sheila and Ron Weatherill for a minimum of five years