Overview

Pat was a graduate student enrolled in the MES program who passed away in June 2015 after battling leukemia. A beloved member of FES community, Pat is remembered not only as a dedicated, passionate student but a warm and generous spirit. He taught people that love, kindness, and caring can be a power greater than ourselves. Pat was very committed to social justice for Indigenous people in Canada and as such this award will support students working in this area.

Value and Duration

• One (1) award
  The first year $1,000 and then subsequent years, up to $5,000*
  *The value and number of award(s) in any given year will depend on the rate of distribution from the endowment fund, and the number of recipients selected.

Eligibility

• This Award is open to all graduate students in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change whose research focuses on, or is related to, aboriginal/indigenous urban studies/planning and who demonstrated financial need.
• Open to current registered graduate students in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change.
• Research is focused on or related to aboriginal/indigenous urban studies/planning
• Demonstrate financial need.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Complete the Office of Student and Financial Services' Student Financial Profile (SFP) When you visit the SFP website, please select APPLY NOW to complete your submission.
• Step Two: Prepare a one-page statement on how your research focuses on or is related to aboriginal/indigenous urban studies/planning
• Step Three: Contact a faculty member to be a reference. They must submit this Reference Assessment Form to complete your application. Be sure to inform of them of the name of award you are requesting a reference for and its deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• Step Four: Complete the award application by April 19.

Contact

• Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change
  Email: EUCAwards@yorku.ca