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Calling all third year Geography/Human Geography Students!
The SFU Department of Geography is now accepting applications from third year students interested in being considered for the Warren Gill Memorial Award. Named in memory of a former faculty colleague, this award is given every year to a third year student (between 60 and 90 units) in a Geography/Human Geography BA program who displays outstanding leadership and/or service to the community.
The monetary value of this award varies slightly each year. Last year's award was in the amount of $8,400.00. We expect to receive details of this year's funding closer to the start of the Spring term.
Competition details, eligibility criteria and the link to the application form for the award are included below (click on the +). Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions (geogadv@sfu.ca).
Application Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2024
Warren Gill Memorial Award - Competition Details
Submission Process:
Completed applications containing the required information/documentation (see below) can be submitted using the Warren Gill Award application webform. Please submit all files at the same time.
Student Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for this award, you must be:
- currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts program in Geography or Human Geography (major or honours)
- substantially involved in community service and/or leadership activities (on or off campus)
- a third year student (between 60 and 90 units). Students over 90 units may be considered if there are no eligible third year students.
- in good academic standing (a minimum cgpa is 2.00 is required, however application is competitive)
- enrolled full time (minimum 9 units) for the Spring term (this will be verified during the Spring term)
Required Applicant Information/Documentation:
- Full Name
- SFU Student Number
- Details of your intended enrolment for the Spring term (number of units/intended courses, etc.)
- The name of a faculty member/s who would be willing to provide you with a reference
- A written summary of your community service and/or leadership-related activities (please include as an attachment in Word or pdf format)
- A current resume
- A letter of reference outlining your involvement in community-service and/or leadership activities (this must be from a person who can speak to your work in support of the particular organization or initiative. A supervisor is recommended.)
- A copy of your advising transcript