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AER Graduate Scholarship for Literacy Studies in Education

Awarded annually to full-time graduate students in a Master's program in the Faculty of Education,
registered in the literacy studies stream, who have achieved academic and research merit. The graduate
scholarship committee, within the Faculty of Education, will select the recipients. At least one
representative of the committee must hold membership in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral
studies. This scholarship was established with Foundation Western by a generous gift from an
anonymous donor.

Value: 8 at $8000
 
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AER Graduate Scholarship in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Awarded annually to full-time graduate students who are at the Master's or Doctoral level in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, based on academic achievement and research merit. If there is an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) or a Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEIIGSST) recipient in any given year, the value of the award will be used to support Western's contribution to the OGS or QEIIGSST. The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in cooperation with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will select the recipient who is funded through an OGS or QEIIGSST. If there is no OGS/QEIIGSST holder, then the scholarship will be offered to a non-OGS/QEIIGSST student. This scholarship was established with Foundation Western by a generous gift from an anonymous donor.

Value: 4 at $5,000*

*Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) and Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEIIGSST) funding ensures a 2:1 match through the Provincial Government, increasing the value of the scholarships to $15,000 each.
 
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ASPIRE Award

Awarded to full-time graduate students in Chemistry based on academic excellence to support research-related travel. Application information is available through the Department of Chemistry. Students will be asked to provide information about their research accomplishments and the nature of activities that will be funded by this award. A committee in the Department of Chemistry will select the recipients. At least one representative of the committee must hold membership in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This award was established to support research-related travel for graduate students in Chemistry, through A Special International Research Experience (ASPIRE).

Value: Number and value to be determined annually based on funds available
Effective: May 2023 to April 2032 inclusive
 
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Accenture MBA Scholarship

Awarded to an MBA student at the Richard Ivey School of Business based on academic achievement and demonstrated community leadership. Preference will be given to a student with an interest in pursuing a career in consulting. The successful recipients will be selected by the MBA scholarship review committee, with at least one representative holding current membership in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This scholarship is made possible as a result of a generous gift from Accenture, recognizing and rewarding academic excellence and leadership in Ivey MBA students.

Value: 1 at $1,500
 
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Alan C. Groom Award

Awarded annually to a full-time graduate student in the Medical Biophysics program who presents the
most effective seminar on his/her research topic to an audience consisting of peers and faculty members
in the department. Further information can be obtained from the Office of the Chair of Graduate Medical
Biophysics. Students are eligible to nominate each other for the award and then the confidential
evaluations will be processed by the Graduate Office in Medical Biophysics with the recipient selected
each summer. This award was established through memorial gifts made by family and friends in honour
of Dr. Alan C. Groom.

Dr. Alan Groom was Chair of Medical Biophysics at Western from 1978 to 1987 and during this time, the
Department expanded its scope at a rapid pace with the development of Medical Imaging groups at the
Lawson and Robarts Research Institutes. Dr. Groom held many grants and awards for excellent medical
research in the biophysics of the microcirculatory system, including the Landis Research Award from the
Microcirculatory Society of North America (1986). He is remembered also for his exceptional natural
teaching ability, animated with in-class demonstrations and punctuated with a keen sense of humour. It is
for this reason that this award is given for "the best" presentation at Departmental graduate seminars in
Medical Biophysics. Dr. Groom passed away in 2013 at age 86.

Value: 1 at $1,000
 
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Alan D. Edgar Award in Petrology

Awarded to a student entering the second year of a graduate program and specializing in Petrology. Selection is based on ingenuity in, and enthusiasm for, Petrology. The student also must have attained a minimum 78% average in their first year as a graduate student. The recipient will be selected by the Scholarship Committee in the Department of Earth Sciences. At least one member of the Committee must hold current membership in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This award was established by donations received from friends and family in memory of Dr. Alan D. Edgar.

Value: 1 at $500
 
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Alan G. Davenport Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to full-time graduate students (1 MESc and 1 PhD) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, specializing in wind engineering, and specifically conducting research at the Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory, based on academic achievement of 80% minimum average, professional and research contributions to the wind engineering profession. Preference will be given to an international student, particularly if they are from a developing country.  Applications are accepted through the online application system, http://westerneng.awardspring.ca/ and must be submitted by January 31st, along with a one page statement about themselves, their professional and research objectives.  These scholarships will be held for one year, but may, under special circumstances be extended for a second year. The recipient will be selected by executive members of the Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory and approved by the Graduate Affairs Committee in the Faculty of Engineering. At least one member of the committee must hold membership in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.   

Value 2 at $2000

This award was established by family and friends in honour of Dr. Alan Garnet Davenport, Founding Director of the Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory and a distinguished Wind and Civil Engineer.
 
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Allen K. Philbrick PhD Scholarship in Cultural Geography

Awarded to a full-time PhD student in good standing who is studying Cultural Geography, based on academic achievement. To be eligible, a student must be in Years 2 to 4 of a PhD program and be undertaking research on some cultural process or cultural phenomenas spatial impact on the human environment. Candidates can obtain an application through the Graduate Affairs Committee in the Department of Geography by presenting their research prospectus. A committee in the Department of Geography, with at least one representative who is a current member of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, will select the recipient. Award recipients are eligible to receive this scholarship more than once throughout their academic career at Western. This award was established through Foundation Western.

Value: 1 at $1,600
 
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Alzheimer Foundation Southwest Partners Doctoral Scholarship in Alzheimer Related Research

Awarded to one full-time PhD student who is conducting research related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in any Faculty. This research will support projects that will significantly advance scientific and clinical knowledge and improve the quality of life for both those with the disease and their caregivers. The scholarship aligns with the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s national research objectives, which are to encourage researchers to explore radical new ways to advance our knowledge of dementia; and to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers.

Selection will be based on the applicant's potential to contribute to knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; the quality and feasibility of the applicant's research proposal; the capability of the applicant to undertake the research and recommendations by a faculty member who will supervise the applicant.

Application forms can be obtained through the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website: grad.uwo.ca. The recipient will be selected by a committee of Western faculty leaders involved with graduate research, coordinated by the Director of Administration in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, or designate. Recipients may receive other awards and employment compensation in keeping with University guidelines for graduate students.

The recipient will continue to receive the scholarship for a second year, provided that the student completes a satisfactory progress report.

Value: 1 scholarship of $15,000, continuing for two years, for a total of $30,000 (to be paid in two installments of $15,000 each, with second installment to be made after submission of a satisfactory progress report at the completion of the first year of the scholarship.)
 
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Alzheimer Foundation Southwest Partners Master's Scholarship in Alzheimer Related Research

Awarded to a full-time master's student who is conducting research related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in any Faculty. This research will support projects that will significantly advance scientific and clinical knowledge and improve the quality of life for both those with the disease and their caregivers. The scholarship aligns with the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s national research objectives, which are to encourage researchers to explore radical new ways to advance our knowledge of dementia; and to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers.

Selection will be based on the applicant's potential to contribute to knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; the quality and feasibility of the applicant's research proposal; the capability of the applicant to undertake the research and recommendations by a faculty member who will supervise the applicant.

Application forms can be obtained through the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Web site: grad.uwo.ca. The recipient will be selected by a committee of Western faculty leaders involved with graduate research, coordinated by the Director of Administration in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, or designate. Recipients may receive other awards and employment compensation in keeping with University guidelines for graduate students.

Value: 1 scholarship of $15,000 (to be paid in two installments of $7,500 each, with second installment to be made after submission of a satisfactory progress report six months from the start of the scholarship.)
 
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Amelia and William Wehlau Award in Astronomy

Awarded annually to a student entering a Master's or Doctoral program in Astronomy, based on academic achievement and research merit. The recipient will be selected by a Graduate committee of the Department of Physics & Astronomy. At least one member of the Selection Committee must be a member of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies This award was established in memory of Dr. Amelia Wehlau and Dr. William Wehlau through generous gifts from family and friends. Amelia Wehlau taught Astronomy at Western between 1965 and 1995. William Wehlau taught Astronomy between 1955 and 1991 and he served as the Head of the Department of Astronomy from 1966 to 1991.

Value: 1 at $2,300
 
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Andrew MacFarlane Memorial Bursary

Available to a student entering the Master of Media in Journalism and Communications program based on financial need. Applicants should submit a letter explaining their financial need along with a budget outlining financial resources and financial expenses. The recipient will be selected in accordance with the FIMS Awards and Scholarships Policy. This bursary was established by many donors to the Faculty of Information and Media Studies in memory of Professor Andrew MacFarlane (MLS '77)..

Value: 1 at $950
 
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Angeliki Tataridou Memorial Graduate Award

Awarded annually to a full-time graduate student in the PhD or MA program in the Faculty of Education based on academic achievement with a preference for a student with a research focus on mathematics education. The graduate scholarship committee, within the Faculty of Education, will select the recipients. At least one representative of the committee must hold membership in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral studies.

Value: 1 at $2,000
Effective Date: May 2023 to April 2029 inclusive
 
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Ann Bigelow Award

Awarded annually to full-time graduate students entering the Graduate Diploma in Accounting program,
who are graduates of the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, based on
demonstrated financial need. Candidates must submit a one-page statement outlining their financial need
to the Graduate Diploma Program Office by March 31st. The recipients will be selected by the DAN
Management Student Awards Committee. At least one representative of the committee must hold current
membership in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This award was established by a
generous donation from Racheal Y.N. Wason (Executive MBA ’16, BACS ‘05) in honour of her mentor
and instructor, Professor Ann Bigelow (MPA ’94, CA ’85, BA ’79).

Value: 1 at $1700
Effective Date: May 2023 to April 2024

Ann Bigelow is the Director of the Graduate Diploma Accounting program at Western University. She has
inspired and supported thousands of students throughout her extraordinary career at Western. She
dedicates herself to student life-long learning, supports their career development, and inspires them as a
role model, while mentoring her peers as a highly respected colleague.
 
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Arcangelo Rea Family Foundation Graduate Scholarship

Awarded to a student pursuing a MSc or PhD with preference to a student enrolled in the Department of Earth Sciences.

Value: 2 at $2500.00
 
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Arlene Shimeld Bursary

Awarded to a full-time student in the MSc Occupational Therapy program who demonstrates financial need and meets OSOTF guidelines. Preference will be given to students in year 1. The Occupational Therapy program will select the recipient and at least one member of the selection committee must hold membership in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This bursary was established through Foundation Western in honour of Arlene Shimeld by Marilyn Ernest Conibear.

Value: 1 at $650
 
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Art Geddis Learning About Teaching Memorial Award

Awarded to a student pursuing a graduate degree at the Faculty of Education who has displayed strong skills and abilities, as well as academic excellence (minimum 78% academic average). The applicant must have completed at least one year of the Masters or Doctoral program, have teaching experience at the Elementary or Secondary level (preference being given to a minimum of five years teaching experience), be focused on the area of reflective practice (preferably in Science or Mathematics), and have experience using qualitative research methodology. A 500-word essay must be submitted by April 15 to the Art Geddis Award Committee in the Faculty of Education, comprised of Faculty of Education members, with at least one representative who is a member of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The essay should describe why the applicant thinks he or she should receive the award. Should the committee determine that none of the candidates meet the criteria, the award may not be given in that year. This award was established through Foundation Western by generous contributions from faculty, staff, students, family and friends in memory of Arthur N. Geddis, Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Education.

Value: 1 at $750
 
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Arthur Labatt Family Graduate Scholarship in Nursing

Awarded to a graduate student entering the Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) or Doctoral (PhD) degree Nursing program, based on academic achievement (minimum 78% average). The recipient will be selected by the Scholarship Committee in the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, of which at least one representative is a member of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This scholarship was established through the generosity of Mr. Arthur Labatt.

Value: 3 at $15,500
 
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Askunessippi (Antler River) Scholarship

Awarded annually to a graduate student entering the Masters of Library and Information Science
program, based on academic achievement. Preference will be given to an Indigenous student (First
Nations, Métis or Inuit). The recipient will be selected in accordance with the FIMS Awards and
Scholarships Policy. This scholarship was established with a generous gift from an alumnus of the MLIS
Class of 1992.

Value: 1 at $1,000

Askunessippi means Antler River, which is the name of the Thames River in the Anishnaabe language.
The name comes from a time when a very influential and highly regarded leader of the community lived at
the mouth of the river at Lake St. Clair or the Lake of the Swirling Eddies. The area held a prominent
place for Treaties and gatherings. The descendants of the great leader now live on Walpole Island
 
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