Laurence Thibault Memorial Scholarship

This award was created in loving memory of Laurence Thibault

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Minimum $1,000
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

Recognize an undergraduate Francophone student at the Department of History. The scholarship aims to encourage the recipient to continue their studies in history.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
  2. be registered as a full-time student in the second, third or fourth year of an Honours BA or Major program at the Department of History of the University of Ottawa
  3. have taken the majority of their courses in French (50%+1) during the last three study terms
  4. demonstrate academic excellence

How to Apply

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

  1. an unofficial copy of the applicant's transcript

About this Award

In May 2020, Laurence Thibault died suddenly of a brain aneurism at the age of 22. To honour and perpetuate the memory of Laurence, her family created the Laurence Thibault Memorial Scholarship, which aims to encourage students to pursue studies in history at the University of Ottawa.

Laurence loved history and geography, and this passion was certainly nourished by her many trips with her family. She earned a spot on the Dean's List every year she attended the University of Ottawa, culminating in 2019, when she was awarded an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in history summa cum laude thanks to her A+ average. 

Described by her professors as an excellent student, the type who leaves a mark on a career, Laurence was particularly known for her bold subject choices and the quality of her papers. She was a self-taught, curious young woman who loved visiting historical sites and museums of all kinds. She planned to pursue a master's degree in history and classical studies at McGill University and dreamed of working in a museum.