Creskey-Cameron Bursary for Single Mothers in STEM

Award created thanks to the generosity of Andrew Creskey

Award Overview

Value of the award:
$2,000
Number of awards:
1
Award frequency:
Annual
Level or program of study:
Undergraduate
Application Type:
Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:
November 3
Renewable:
No

Purpose of this Award

To support single mothers enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Science at the University of Ottawa who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with protected or refugee status, or an international student
  2. be enrolled as a full- or part-time undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ottawa
  3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  4. be a single mother

How to Apply

Submitted in the Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone, and must include:

  1. the Financial Questionnaire
  2. documented proof of the applicant’s status as a single mother

About this Award

In 1996, Marybeth Cameron, single mother of a one-year-old son, Blake, overcame financial challenges to embark on a degree in biochemistry at the University of Ottawa. Her accomplishments in the field, highlighted by impactful publications, underscore the significance of financial support.

Despite the demands of parenthood and academics, Marybeth not only completed her degree but also met her future husband, Andrew Creskey, at the University. 

Andrew studied numerous disciplines and graduated with a computer science major. He used his education to forge a successful career in software development. Central to his perspective is the belief that a just society includes affordable access to education. 

This award seeks to extend opportunities to single mothers pursuing science or engineering degrees.