Graduate Fellowships and Awards 2012-2013




5 Fellowships Awarded by Departments and Faculties : 5.10 Faculty of Religious Studies

5.10
A.R. Gordon Awards
Established in 1998 by a bequest from Janette R. Gordon in ­memory of her father, Rev. Alexander Reid Gordon, who was a Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Literature at McGill ­University from 1907-1930.
Eligibility:
Awarded on the basis of academic merit, by the ­Faculty of Religious Studies, to an undergraduate or graduate student in the United Theological College.
Value:
Recruitment Scholarships (renewable) $7,500.
Additional scholarships:
Varies.
 
Arthur and Jessie Lochead Bursary Fund
Eligibility:
Established in 1974 by a bequest from the Estates of Rev. and Mrs. A.W. Lochead to endow a bursary for students preparing for ordination and who are registered in the Faculty of Religious Studies.
Estimated value:
$2,000.
 
Deirdre and Robert Stevenson Award
Eligibility:
For students entering a graduate program at the Faculty of Religious Studies in which the study of Asian religions is a major component. Awarded by the Faculty of Religious Studies.
Value:
$3,000.
 
Houston Bursary
Established by a bequest from Thomas Houston in 1915.
Eligibility:
For students in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Religious Studies studying for the ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Canada or the United Church of Canada, with preference given to candidates whose mother tongue is French.
Value:
Varies.
 
Samuel Finley National Bursary
Established in 1954 by a bequest from Miss Margaretta L. Finley.
Eligibility:
Awarded by the Dean of Religious Studies to a graduate student who is pursuing advanced studies in religion or theology.
Estimated value:
$3,000.
 
Topping Memorial Bursary
Established in 1976 by C.W. Topping in memory of his father, the Reverend N.B. Topping, a minister of the Methodist Church of Canada for 50 years.
Eligibility:
Awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the Faculty of Religious Studies to a graduate student pursuing advanced studies in religion or theology who has financial need and shows promise of becoming both a scholar and a humanitarian.
Estimated value:
$1,000.
 
W.m. Birks Awards
Eligibility:
Awarded to the students graduating with the best records in the B.A. (Religious Studies), B.Th., S.T.M. or M.A. (Religious Studies) programs.
Value:
$200 each.
 
W.m. Birks Fellowship
Established in 1950 by donation from Mr. W.M. Birks-W.M. Birks Foundation.
Eligibility:
Awarded at the discretion of the Fellowship Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Religious Studies to a graduate student who is pursuing advanced studies in Religion and Theology.
Estimated value:
$3,000.

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Please note that in the body of this Calendar, awards are listed alphabetically by their complete official names. In the index, awards are listed alphabetically by their complete official names as well as by family name of benefactor, if applicable.

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