John Proskie Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created in memory of John Proskie.

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Minimum $1,500
Number of awards:
Variable
Award frequency:
Annual
Level or program of study:
Graduate
Application Type:
Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:
November 3
Renewable:
No

Purpose of this Award

To provide financial assistance to a talented student entering or registered in the Master's of Arts in Economics. The student must demonstrate financial need. The donor appreciates the matching contribution of the Government of Ontario through its Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund program.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person with the protected/refugee status;
  2. be registered in the Master's of Arts in Economics at the Department of Economics of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Ottawa;
  3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP[2] rules;
  4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa; and
  5. have a good academic record.
[2] OSAP : Ontario Student Assistance Program

How to Apply

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

  1. the Financial Questionnaire.
In the case of multiple candidates meeting the base requirements, the selection committee will select the recipient based on the award policies and standard criteria used by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the time of selection.