Established in 1987 in memory of Daisy Latimer, B.A. 1971, by her devoted friend and former husband, Michael P. Paidoussis, and a few of her closest friends.
Awarded by the Department of History to the student completing the best M.A. thesis in History, preferably in European or Latin American History, proceeding to doctoral studies at McGill or at another distinguished university. A fine literary style in the thesis is a necessary corequisite for this award.
Established in 2006 in honour of Louise Dechêne, an outstanding scholar whose work changed the landscape of early Canadian history and inspired several generations of historians. Louise Dechêne directed graduate students in early Canadian fields ranging from economic history to native history.
Awarded by the Department of History to an M.A. or Ph.D. student whose research is in the area of early Canadian history.
Awarded annually, on the basis of merit, promise and need, to students in their first year of the M.A. or Ph.D. program in Classics. These awards may be renewed for a second year at the discretion of the Department of History.
For a student pursuing graduate work in the study of Latin language and literature or Ancient Greek language and literature. Awarded by GPS on the recommendation of the Program Committee in Classical Studies, Department of History.
For outstanding graduate students entering a doctoral program in the Department of History, Faculty of Arts. Awarded by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts.
Established in memory of Robert Vogel, an inspiring teacher, historian, former Chair of the Department of History and former Dean of the Faculty of Arts.
Awarded by the Department of History to the most promising student entering either the M.A. or Ph.D. program, whose focus of research is European history, broadly defined.
Established in 2002 by The Foundation for the Advancement of Protestant Education for an outstanding graduate student in the Department of History.
Awarded by the Department of History to graduate students in History on the basis of academic excellence and outstanding research potential. Preference shall be given to students researching the history of Protestant education in the province of Quebec.
Established in 1990 by the Pan‑Canada Foundation to honour T. Palmer Howard, QC, B.A. 1931, B.C.L. 1934, in recognition of his interest in the research and writing of Canadian history.
Awarded by the History Department to a leading candidate entering the M.A. or Ph.D. program in Canadian history at McGill.
