Overview

The Wilkinson Family Graduate Award in Environmental Studies was established in 2013 by Professor Paul Wilkinson (BA ’70) and his late wife Dorothy (BA ’79), who believe it is important to recognize a student’s success and accomplishments. The late Prof. Wilkinson (PhD, University of Toronto) held the title of University Professor and Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies and was a member of the Graduate Programs in Geography and Disaster Management. He also served on York University’s Senate and Board of Governors, including former Chair of Senate, and former Associate Dean, Graduate Program Director, PhD Program Coordinator and Undergraduate Program Director of Environmental Studies. The award also honours their family members who are also York graduates: Christopher (BES ’96, MES ’98), Melissa (BA/BEd ’98) and Melanie (BSW ’13).

Value and Duration

• One (1) award of $1,000

Eligibility

• This Award is for Master in Environmental Studies and PhD Environmental Studies students. Rewarding academic excellence. Available to second year MES students with an approved research proposal and 2-4 year, PhD students once the program plan has been approved. Open to students working in the areas of protected area management, tourism and recreation planning and management, and resource management with a geographical focus on Canada or the Caribbean.
• Be a second year MES student with an approved research proposal, or a 2-4 year PhD Environmental Studies student once their program plan has been approved.
• Open to students working in the areas of protected area management, tourism and recreation planning and management, and resource management with a geographical focus on Canada or the Caribbean.

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 research proposal which addresses a major theme of working in the areas of protected area management, tourism and recreation planning and management, or resource management with a geographical focus on Canada or the Caribbean.
• Step Three: Contact two faculty members 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