Scholarships, Awards and Academic Prizes

To be eligible for a scholarship, a student must be carrying a full load of academic, activity and ODP courses for the year under consideration, when the Examinations Committee meets to recommend awards. In the selection process, both course work that has been completed by the date of the spring Examinations Committee meeting and course load are considered. The following prizes are awarded during the Faculty’s Reception for Scholars in the fall. Previous year award winners are indicated after each award description.

Admission Scholarships

University of Toronto Scholars Program Admission Scholarships
The University of Toronto annually offers admission scholarships (about $3,000) to secondary school students who apply to the university. No special application is needed. About 120 scholarships are available and a minimum of two Physical and Health Education applicants will be awarded a non renewable scholarship. Marko Balan, Chistian Leyco, Golda Mais.

Dr. Donald H. H. MacKenzie Entrance Scholarship*
This award is made to a student entering first year on the basis of financial need, and excellence as determined by admission average, a commitment to a lifestyle of physical activity as a means of maintaining health, and leadership experience in some aspect of the broad field of physical and health education. Stephen Lee.

Jean Forster Entrance Scholarships
A minimum of two entrance scholarships of $3,000 each are awarded by the Admissions Committee to first year students entering the Faculty from high school or the equivalent with A standing or above (based on attainment in six O.A.C. credits or equivalent) and an outstanding Statement of Interest. All applicants will be considered for these awards and no special application is needed. Usually a high school average of 84% or better is required. Jean Forster administered the university’s diploma program in physical education in the 1930s and played a leading role in the creation of the original School of Physical and Health Education. She is fondly remembered by the early graduates. Fatima Ashraf, Adam Ward

Dean’s Scholarship
The Dean’s Scholarships recognize the outstanding caliber of students entering the undergraduate program who do not receive any other admission scholarship. Secondary school students with a 90% average or better entering 1st year will be considered for this $1,500 award. Marko Balan, Sarah Carr, Sherika Collure, Jaymie Sampa.

Dalt and Marnie White Award
The Dalt and Marnie White Award is awarded to a student entering first year in the B.P.H.E. program who has demonstrated participation in school activities and leadership in the organization and support of athletics. Fatima Ashraf.

Upper Year Honours
1. University of Toronto Scholars Program In-Course Scholarships
The University of Toronto annually offers in-course scholarships (about $1,500) to students on completion of their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year. About 100 scholarships are available for each level. Students who are enrolled will be considered; no special application is needed. Andrea Shin, Joel Davies, Gian-Marco Busato.

II. Academic Awards

Winners of the following are determined by the Examinations Committee after the final results of the year have been tabulated:. The 2004/2005 award winners are indicated after each award description.

Governor General’s Silver Medals
Three Silver Medals are awarded annually to the university’s most academically outstanding bachelor’s degree graduates. The Dean of the Faculty forwards the Examinations Committee’s nomination to the Selection Committee chaired by the Director of Student Awards. Each nominee receives a certificate recognizing him/her as the best graduate from his/her faculty. B.P.H.E. Nominee: Steven Anthony.

PHE Alumnae and Alumni Scholarships
The student in each of the four years who attains the highest academic average based on a recognizable, fulltime program for that year receives a scholarship donated by the alumnae and alumni of the Faculty. Adrian Choo, Liane Heale, Karlene Headley-Cooper, Adrianna Robinson, Ashley Stirling.

J. Harry Ebbs Achievement Awards
These awards were established by the PHEUA to encourage academic improvement and excellence among all undergraduates. They are given to second, third and fourth year students who significantly improve their overall averages from the previous year, and to first year students who significantly improve their overall averages as compared to their final high school averages. A visionary physician and physical educator, Dr. J. Harry Ebbs was the first fulltime director of the school. As chair of research for the National Advisory Council on Fitness and Amateur Sport in the 1960s, he enabled many of the pathbreaking studies into Canadian fitness to be undertaken.
Danielle Barry, Colin Campbell, Gioia Canciani, LeeAnne Corrigan, Rebecca Dason, Colleen Faux, Michael Fortier, Alia Giannone, Jane Irvine, Aleea Khan, Amit Latchmiah, Amber Layne, Jessica Lee, Heather-Jo MacIntosh, Jonathan Maleganovski, Agnieszka Maziarz, Katherine Mitchell, Luigi Nalli, Linda Nguyen, Jonathan Roberto, Ashley Stirling, Michelle Vadori, Joseph Valtellini, Laura Weinberger, Sarah West, Behrooz Zayandehroudi.

Spirit of 6T2 Awards
These awards have been made possible by the Class of 1962 to encourage academic improvement and excellence among students in the undergraduate program of the Faculty. The awards will be made to the J. Harry Ebbs Award recipients in second, third and fourth year who have improved their overall grade point averages by the greatest amount based upon a full academicload. Joseph Valtellini, Agnieszka Maziarz, Ashley Stirling.

R. Tait McKenzie Society
The R. Tait McKenzie Society is the Faculty’s honour society. It was founded in 1956 by Director Dr. J. Harry Ebbs for the purpose of bringing outstanding students together with faculty for social evenings of scholarly and professional interest. Alumnae and alumni remain active members. Under the leadership of current president, Martha Cumming Buchannan (9T1), the Society brings together undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, alumnae and alumni for dinner meetings with featured speakers. Each year’s admission scholarship winners are inducted into the Society. Selection criteria for upper year students include a 3.5 grade point average and a recognizable full course load. R. Tait McKenzie was a pioneering Canadian physical educator, physician, author and sculptor. An advocate of physical education and sports throughout schools and universities and a creative innovator in the use of physical activity for rehabilitation, he is perhaps best remembered for his remarkable sculptures celebrating the joys of effort.
2005 Inductees: Jocelyn Anderson, Fatima Ashraf, Susan Awdishu, Marko Balan, Ryan Beamish, Pietrina Cammisa, Sarah Carr, Edyta Chlopek, Katherine Clark, Sherika Collure, Lee-Anne Corrigan, Janine Davies, Leftheria Dinadis, Sandra D’Uva, Laura Foster, Katherine Gardiner, Wesley Ghent, Andrea Goddard, Melanie Guiyab, Julia Ito, Shawn Lacombe, Matthew Laing, Stephen Lee, Christian Leyco, Heather Logan, Jody Louie, Golda Mais, Spencer McClung, Darcelle McCutcheon, Susan McCutcheon, Kelly Nakamura, Laura Powers, Sarah Rabinovitch, Daniel Reid, Jaymie Sampa, Dalia Shillingford, Lori Silver, Natalie Slomka, Ashley Stirling, Sandra Tzogas, Adam Ward, Sarah West.

Mavis E. Berridge Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of a former professor of adapted physical education in recognition of her contribution to the School. The scholarship is given to the graduating student with the highest cumulative academic average who has been admitted to the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Candidates must apply to the Associate Dean Graduate Program and Research by May 15th of their graduating year. The presentation of the Scholarship is contingent upon enrollment in the program selected. Marlene Luis.

Barbara Drinkwater Award
The award was established to commemorate the awarding of a Honorary Degree by the University of Toronto to Barbara L. Drinkwater, Ph.D., FASCM in 2001. In addition to her significant research contributions Dr. Drinkwater is also recognised for her mentoring and world-wide advocacy for the participation of girls and women in physical activity. The award is to be given to the graduating student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to the advancement of girls and women in physical activity while completing their degree at the University of Toronto. Sarah West.

Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Award
A commemorative medallion and certificate donated by the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology is presented annually to the graduating student who has achieved the highest standing in the required biophysical courses. This award was formerly made by the Canadian Association of Sport Sciences. Virgil Umali.

Social Sciences and Humanities Award
An annual award is made to the graduating student who has achieved the highest standing in the required courses in the social sciences and humanities. Virgil Umali.

III. Leadership Awards

The following are chosen by the Awards Committee from applications submitted by the students. Information and application forms may be obtained from the Faculty’s information services office. Nominations must be submitted by mid April of each year.

Juri V. Daniel In-Course Scholarships
This award is made to a first, second and third year student who achieves a 3.5 grade point average based on a full course load. Students must demonstrate qualities of leadership, contributions made to the Faculty and financial need is required. Professor Juri Daniel (5T4) was Director of the school between 1972 and 1979 and is presently Professor Emeritus. A member of U of T’s Sports Hall of Fame, he has made many important contributions to Canadian aquatics and adult fitness. Jocelyn Anderson, Steven Anthony, Susan Awdishu, Laura Banks, Ryan Beamish, Wilfred Bromberg, Pietrina Cammisa, Michael Cheung, Kaitlyn Chircop, Edyta Chlopek, Katherine Clark, LeeAnne Corrigan, Zuzanna Czyzo, Janine Davies, Leftheria Dinadis, Sandra D’Uva, Laura Foster, Katherine Gardiner, Wesley Ghent, Andrea Goddard, Melanie Guiyab, Joanna Habbous, Jeffrey Hartwick, Courtney Hedges, Julia Ito, Sureka Kulasingham, Shawn Lacombe, Matthew Laing, Persis Leung, Heather Logan, Jody Louie, Marlene Luis, Marc Mazzucco, Megan McCarron, Spencer McClung, Darcelle McCutcheon, Susan McCutcheon, Reanna Montopoli, Kelly Nakamura, Huy Nguyen, Vivien Poon, Laura Powers, Andrew Puckrin, Sarah Rabinovitch, Daniel Reid, Vanessa Richichi, Shawn Roy, Eliza Seaborn, Dalia Shillingford, Lori Silver, Ellen Simone, Kyle Swanson, Sandra Tzogas, Ryan Vergara, Flora Westlake.

Peter Klavora Award*
This award was established by Professor Peter Klavora, an expert in the field of motor learning and theory of coaching. Up to two awards are available to students in the B.P.H.E. undergraduate or graduate Exercise Sciences programs in support of a research presentation at an international academic conference during the year the award is made. Financial need is required.

Beverly Vickers Award
Established in memory of a former student, this award is given annually to the outstanding female first year student as determined by scholarship and leadership. Candidates must have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Andrea Shin.

M. G. Griffiths Leadership Award
This award is made to a first-year male student who has a good academic record and has demonstrated outstanding leadership in some aspect of physical and health education, either within the University or the community. A minimum 2.5 grade point average is required. The award commemorates Professor M.G. Griffiths, who was a supportive mentor to many male students in the Faculty. Frank Colin.

Zerada Slack Award
This award is made each year to a second-year student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in some aspect of physical and health education, either within the University or the community. It is open to students of both genders. Candidates must have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Professor Zerada Slack was a tireless campaigner for women’s opportunities in physical education and sports. It was her persistent lobbying which led to the construction of the Benson Building, the University of Toronto’s first athletic facility for women. Laura Banks

John Flowers Award
A four time U of T graduate, John Flowers taught high school in Hamilton and Port Arthur prior to joining the faculties of Physical Education and Health and Education in 1986. John also gave tirelessly to his community, serving as an alderman for six years and as a hydro commissioner. Throughout his life John was an avid sportsman, watching and participating in campus sports, as well as other outdoor pursuits including canoeing. The award is made to a third or fourth year student who demonstrates qualities of leadership and motivational ability by giving of themselves in a way that elevates those whom he or she comes in contact with, giving them the confidence to forge ahead. A minimum 2.5 grade point average is required. Jennifer Weisz.

Mike Furlong Award
Established by friends and colleagues in memory of a former student, this award is given annually to the male or female student completing third year who best exhibits those qualities admired in Mike: namely, scholarship and active participation both in Faculty activities and athletics. Candidates must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Jacqueline Brown.

The Ena Reeve Memorial Bursary*
This bursary is awarded to a student enrolled in the BPHE program on the basis of financial need, academic merit and involvement in student leadership. It was established by Dr. William C. Reeve in honour of his mother Ena Reeve, a one time record holder in the breast stroke and an active contributor to the Mermaid Swimming Club of Toronto. Agnieszka Maziarz.

Spirit of the Faculty Award*
This award is given to a student who has demonstrated pursuit of the mission of the Faculty through such activities as travel to pursue research, teaching or program related opportunities or volunteer services for these purposes. The award has been made possible by donations from alumni/ae and friends. Not awarded 2004/05.

Spirit of 0T3 Faculty Advancement Award
Established by the graduating class of 2003, this award will be made to a student or students in good academic standing on basis of exemplary leadership characteristics as demonstrated by organizing or actively participating in an event(s) that served to improve the learning environment, quality of student life, or the profile of the Faculty in that academic year. Natalie Slomka.

Alumnae and Alumni Shield
The Alumnae and Alumni Shield was established by the alumnae and alumni in 1965 on the 25th anniversary of the School, “in honour of Warren A. Stevens in recognition of his foresight in recommending courses of a university level leading to a physical education degree”. A commemorative certificate is presented annually to the most outstanding graduating male and female student and their names are also engraved on the Shield which hangs in the Faculty. This Shield displays a replica of “The Olympic Shield of Athletic Sports” created by R. Tait McKenzie. Natalie Slomka, Virgil Umali.

The Fitness Institute Scholarship*
This scholarship was established by The Fitness Institute in memory of founder Lloyd Percival on the occasion of the Institute’s 30th anniversary in 1993. It is given to a second or third year student who achieves first class standing in her/his academic courses and demonstrates significant leadership in some aspect of physical education, sports or fitness and has financial need. The winner will be given the opportunity to do her/his placement for PHE450Y in The Fitness Institute. Lisa Bland.

Kirk A.W. Wipper Award
This award is presented to a second or third year student who demonstrates enthusiastic involvement in the Outdoor Projects, leadership, willingness to help others and a concern for the natural environment. The recipient is entitled to attend a senior outdoor project at no expense. Kirk A.W. Wipper (4T8), Professor Emeritus in the Faculty, has been a giant in the field of outdoor education. He developed and led the Faculty’s outdoor projects for many years and is the founder of the Kanawa International Museum of Canoes and Kayaks. Jennifer Weisz.

Eva McDonald Memorial Prize
The Eva McDonald Memorial Prize is the joint gift of the Royal Life Saving Society Canada (Ontario Branch) and the Alumnae/i Association of the Faculty. It is awarded in memory of Eva Peace McDonald, an outstanding graduate of the Faculty (5T0), who at the time of her death was President of the R.L.S.S.C. (Ontario Branch). The prize is awarded to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contribution to the development of aquatics and lifesaving education through the University and the Life Saving Society. Katharine Currie.

The Raptors Foundation Awards*
The awards were donated by the Toronto Raptors Foundation to assist students in the academic program of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health to continue an outstanding university education while they simultaneously pursue excellence in athletics and leadership in the Varsity sport of their choice. Awards will be presented to one male and one female on the basis of financial need, enrollment in the academic programs of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health, academic achievement and excellence in Varsity athletics. Application can be made by interested candidates or by nomination from a faculty, student or staff member of the Faculty. Kathleen Barnes, Michael Williams.

The Bradley Award*
This award is made preferably but not exclusively to a female student enrolled in the B.P.H.E. program. This award is given to a student who has a participated in athletic and/or recreation programs of intramurals and/or varsity sport and involvement in the administration of athletic or physical education programs.Financial need is required.

PHE Alumni Leadership Awards*
Established by the Physical Education and Health Alumni, these awards are made to students on the basis of academic merit and leadership contributions. Financial need is required.
* Awards marked with an asterisks denote those which have a financial need requirement. The primary assessment of need is OSAP support.

Student Financial Aid

Government Financial Aid

Full-time Students
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) provides need-based financial assistance to Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Students in course loads of sixty per cent or greater are considered for both federal and provincial interest-free student loans to assist with educational and living expenses. The Ontario Student Opportunity Grant provides partial forgiveness of loans on an annual basis for students who have incurred large debt loads.

Information concerning the eligibility and assessment criteria may be obtained from Admissions and Awards, University of Toronto (416-978-2190). Applications and information are also available via the Internet at: osap.gov.on.ca. It is recommended that returning students apply for OSAP assistance as early as possible, and no later than May 31 and new students by June 30. Students from other Canadian provinces should apply through their provincial financial aid authority. Admissions and Awards can provide addresses and, in many cases, application forms.

Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to recognize students who have shown academic excellence at the high school level, and to assist students with financial need. The value of the scholarship varies between $100 and $3,500 per academic year. Eligibility is based on academic merit, and the size of the award depends on the cost of your tuition fees and your financial need as determined by OSAP.

Canada Millenium Bursary
This bursary is available for full-time students who demonstrate the greatest financial need. To be considered, students must qualify for financial assistance in their province or territory. Indicate your wish to be considered for this Bursary on your OSAP, or appropriate provincial/territorial loan application form. For more information visit http://www.millenniumscholarships.ca. Maximum amount $3,000 .

University of Toronto Work-Study Plan
This program is funded by the university and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and provides on-campus, part-time employment to students with financial need. Information and applications are available from Admissions and Awards. Work Study positions are available within the Faculty for eligible candidates. Inquire at the Faculty’s information services office.
Bursary for Students with Disabilities

Non-repayable assistance of up to $7000 is available from the federal and provincial governments for OSAP recipients who have special educational expenses as a result of a disability. Contact Admissions and Awards for more information.

University of Toronto Financial Aid

The National Scholarship Program
Information about the 2005 University of Toronto National Book Award and Scholarship Program is sent to all Canadian high schools in the spring of 2004. Secondary schools are invited to nominate one student for the National Book Award. Students who are selected as National Book Award winners have the opportunity to submit an application to the National Scholarship Program. In addition, students who identify themselves as meeting the scholarship criteria are also invited to apply directly for the National Scholarship. Many, but not necessarily all, direct applicants will also receive the University of Toronto National Book Award. On the basis of the application criteria, approximately 30 students are selected as finalists. The finalists are invited to be guests of the University during the selection interviews which will be held in the spring of 2005. Approximately 15 of the finalists will be identified as U of T National Scholars. Those not designated as National Scholars will receive an Arbor Scholarship.

The National Scholarship will cover tuition and incidental fees for four years and residence in first year, and will include an additional, renewable, monetary award. The monetary award will range in value from $2,000 to $8,000 annually and will be determined on the basis of individual financial circumstances.

University of Toronto Scholars Program
This program recognizes outstanding University of Toronto students in any first degree course, both on admission and during their course of study.