Trent University :: Canadian Studies

Scholarships, Awards, Prizes and Bursaries

Internal Funding:

Joyce Cumming Memorial Bursary
Established in memory of Joyce Cumming by husband, Stuart, children Shauna and Rod (Canadian Studies '87) family and friends. Awarded to an upper year student in Canadian Studies. OSOTF guidelines apply.

Rhoda Johnson Memorial Bursary
Established by Robert Johnston in memory of his wife Rhoda, a long term past employee of Trent University. Awarded to undergraduate students in a Canadian Studies Program.

The Gordon Farquharson Award
Established by friends, colleagues and family members in memory of Gordon H. T. Farquharson, Q.C., L.S.M., D.F.C. who practiced law with integrity in Peterborough for 55 years. To be awarded for the first time in 2005/6 to an undergraduate student studying History and Canadian Studies as a joint major.

Mary L Northway Scholarship

Established to honour Mary Northway. Awarded to one or two students with the highest academic average (over 80%) entering into the fourth year of the honours program in Canadaian Studies.

Carolyn Sarah Thomson Scholarship
Established by the late Carolyn Sarah Thomson, a Trent alumna who was intensely loyal to Trent and to the people -- faculty, staff and students -- who make the University unique. Awarded for excellence to a student entering the third year of the Canadian Studies Program.

Gerry & Mary Stephenson Award

Dedicated to the memory of Gerry Stephenson, an avid canoe historian. Awarded to a third year student in History or Canadian Studies.

Symons Essay Prizes
Established through a gift from T.H.B. Symons, the founding President of Trent University, to recognize excellence in performance in courses of the Canadian Studies Program. Four prizes are awarded for outstanding essays in first, second, third, and fourth year courses.

Peterborough Historical Atlas Foundation Prize
Awarded to the undergraduate whose essay or project on a Canadian subject is deemed outstanding. An interdisciplinary panel will select the winner from the entries submitted by faculty in appropriate disciplines.

Verduyn Book Prize
Awarded to a student in 2nd year CAST/WMST course with the highest mark.

John Wadland Undergraduate Award

To be awarded to the most worthy student entering 2nd year of the Canadian Studies Program who has financial need. In recognition of John Wadland's seminal role in introducing students to Canadian Studies over the past three decades through CAST 200 "Canada: the Land".

John Wadland Graduate Scholarship

Established to honour the work of Professor John Wadland and recognize his leadership and commitment to the field of Canadian Studies. The recipient is in the first year of the Canadian Studies Ph.D. Program and may continue the scholarship in their second year subject to academic performance.

External Bursary Opportunities:

EXPLORE Canada: Five-Week French-Language Bursary Program — Most expenses covered! Discover another region of Canada while learning French. Enjoy five weeks of learning and adventure, friendship and discovery! (Courses can be sometimes counted for credit at Trent, if a Letter of Permission is obtained from Trent PRIOR to study. )

ODYSSEY Canada: Language-Assistant Program — Travel • Work • Learn. Odyssey is a full-time work experience that gives you the opportunity to travel Canada, make a difference in the lives of others, and share your culture.