In addition to the awards and bursaries that are available from the University, the Department of Gender & Women's Studies offers the following:

Linda Hubbell Book Prize in Women's Studies

This prize was originally endowed with a gift from the Peterborough Women’s Committee and is now named in memory of one of the founding members of the Women’s Studies Program, the late Professor Linda Hubbell. This $50 annual book prize is awarded to a Women’s Studies major, based on academic achievement, as well as contributions to the vitality of the Program. Eligible students are normally in their 3rd or 4th year of a single or joint major in Gender and Women's Studies, although in exceptional circumstances a 2nd year student might be considered.

List of Past Winners:

2010-2011: Mallory Leger
2009-10:  Anna Tennett-Riddell and Rosemary MacAdam

2008-09: Emily Blondin-Doan

2007-08: Julia M. Caron

2006-07: Rhonda-Marie Avery
2005-06: Rachel Levine Katz
2004-05: Rachel E. Torrie
2003-04: Katie Nice
2002-03: Rachel E. Torrie
2001-02: Tanya Roberts-Davis
2000-01: Jill Oliver
1999-00: Jennifer Hanke
1998-99: Stephanie T. Levine
1997-98: Holly Morrison
1996-97: Sara June McGrath
1995-96: Elizabeth Sutherland
1994-95: Kate Bezanson
1993-94: Jennifer Lewis
1992-93: Kate Eichhorn
1991-92: Susan Lang
1990-91: Daphne Uras
1989-90: Phillipa McLaughlin
1988-89: Brenda Ponic
1987-88: Lisa Weitz

 

Soroptimist International of Peterborough Prize

This prize is presented by the Soroptimist International of Peterborough, a service club for business and professional women. The prize is awarded annually to an outstanding female student entering her final year of an Honours program in Gender and Women's Studies.

List of Past Winners:

2010:  Holly Norris
2009: Muna Ali

2008: Elisabeth Harrison

2007: Anu Radha Verma
2006: Amanda Somerset
2005: Rachel E. Torrie
2004: Sarah Kardash
2003: Tanya Roberts-Davis
2002: Cheri Wright
2001: Rebecca Fromowitz
2000: Jennifer Hanke
1999: Alana Mullaly
1998: Andrea Buttars
1997: Gabrielle Clarke
1996: Carla Costaneda

Sally Stavro Bursary
Established in honour of Sally Stavro, a Toronto philanthropist, this bursary will be awarded to an upper level mature student majoring in Women’s Studies. OSOTF guidelines apply.

Gender and Women's Studies Bursary
To be given to a Gender and Women's Studies major or joint major who has taken a minimum of 10 credits towards an Honours Degree, has a satisfactory academic record and need for financial assistance.

Iris Hobbs-Smith Bursary
Established by Professor Margaret Hobbs in memory of her mother, Iris Hobbs-Smith. To be awarded to an upper-year student majoring or joint-majoring in Women’s Studies. OTSS guidelines apply.

Gender and Women's Studies students are also eligible for other scholarships and bursaries listed in the University calendar.