Leadership Awards

Please apply for the following awards using the attached application form.

1. Dora Burke Playfair Leadership Awards These awards have been established to recognize the importance of student volunteer and leadership contributions to University College. Eligible students must be registered and in good academic standing at University College and be involved in the UC community in unpaid leadership roles during the current academic session (other involvement at the University of Toronto or in the broader Toronto community may also be considered). In recognition of the fact that students who are involved in volunteer and leadership opportunities may not be able to earn as much income during the academic year, financial need will also be considered. Awards will vary in number and value. Both returning and graduating students will be considered. Application for consideration for the current academic year will be the end of February.

2. UC Student Life Bursaries To be awarded on the basis of financial need to a UC undergraduate student who has participated in student life and leadership activities in the University community, with a preference for activities in University College. This award is in recognition of the financial challenge of making a volunteer commitment. This award is given with the intention of making a positive extra-curricular experience accessible to all students for the upcoming academic year. Selection is based on the recommendation of a subcommittee comprised of the Registrar, Dean of Students, Coordinator of Student Life and at least two members of the Literary and Athletic Society Executive. Awards will vary in number and value.

3. UC Literary & Athletic Society Bursaries (OTSS) These awards were established by the collection of a $3 levy from University College students from September 2005 to September 2010. To be awarded to University College students who have participated in student life/or leadership activities in the University community with a preference for activities in University College. Selection is based on the recommendation of a subcommittee comprised of the Registrar, Dean of Students, Coordinator of Student Life and at least two members of the Literary and Athletic Society Executive. In accordance with the requirements of the OTSS program, the primary criteria will be financial need and Ontario residency. Awards will vary in number and value.

4. Carmen Guild Scholarship Established in memory of Carman B. Guild (UC’47), an active member of the UC Literary and Athletic Society, the Student’ Administrative Council, the College of Electors, the University of Toronto Alumni Association, the University College Alumni Association and many Hart House clubs and committees. To be awarded in-course to University College students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, energy and enthusiasm in extracurricular activities at the College and/or the University. Awards will vary in number and value.

5. Mary Jane Hendrie Memorial Bursary Gift of friends and colleagues of Mary Jane Hendrie (UC 1981), who died in the Korean Airline incident of 1983. This award is intended for a student with financial need who has contributed to college life by participating in athletics or other extra-curricular activities.

6. Allan Marshall Memorial Bursary In memory of Flt/Lt. S.A. Marshall (UC’48) who gave his life in the service of Canada, May 19, 1956. The bursary of the value of the annual income is awarded to a student entering the graduating year, requiring financial assistance, which has in previous years obtained high academic standing and has been active in student affairs.

Applicants for the above awards will also automatically be considered for the following two awards:

Saul & Lois Rae Scholarships (OSOTF) To be awarded to UC students with financial need being the primary criterion. Service to the community and academic merit may also be considered. Awards will vary in number and value.

GRADitude ’97 Award (OSOTF) Established by the class of UC’97 to assist a UC student who demonstrates financial need. Financial need will be the primary criterion in determining the recipient but involvement in College life and service to the College community may also be considered. Leadership Awards

Name: Student #:

Mailing address: Phone #:

Email address:

Contribution to College Life List your activities, briefly describing the nature, extent, and duration of each. With each item, give the name and contact information of someone we could call to verify your activities. (As UC considers itself part of the larger community, contributions to College life are not restricted to those done within the College buildings. Please include activities you may be involved in elsewhere.)

Academic Achievement Academic information will be provided by the Registrar’s Office for each applicant. Students must be in good academic standing (CGPA of 1.50 or higher. Please note that ‘high academic standing’ is required for the Allan Marshall Bursary.)

Financial Need The Scholarship Committee wants a clear picture of your true financial situation, so please complete the attached needs assessment form using the current session’s budget. Please include if you plan to apply for OSAP for the 2016-17 academic session as OSAP eligibility is required for awards that include OSOTF or OTSS matching funds from the provincial government.

Other Relevant Information If there is something else you think the Scholarship Committee should know about you as an applicant but which is not covered above, please include that information in your application.

Affirmation & Consent By signing and submitting this application, you affirm that the information you have given is correct. You also agree that, should you win the award, your name, year, and program of study may be released to the donors of the award.

Date______Signature ______

Applications are available from the UC Registrar’s Office and on our website at http://www.uc.utoronto.ca/scholarships Submission Deadline: February 28, 2017

Please contact Eva Mandrapilias at [email protected] if you have questions.

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Needs Assessment Form Leadership Awards

Student Name:______The financial information below should be based on your Sept'16 -April'17 budget.

Expenses Resources Summer savings Tuition & fees (2016 summer) Part-time Work (during current Books & materials session)

Rent OSAP

Utilities UTAPS

Food costs Awards/Bursaries

Phones/Internet Parental Support Survivor Benefits, Commuting Costs etc

Trips Home Gifts Reserves Clothing/Personal (RESPs etc) Other (specifiy Entertainment below)

Child Care Credit Card Payments (for items not above)

Other (specify below)

Total Total Expenses Resources

Financial Need (Expenses - Resources) =

Family Information Total Parental/Spousal Income No. of Dependents Dependents in University (including you)

Please describe any relevant Additional Information circumstances (use overleaf if necessary or attach a separate sheet).