Scholarships & Awards

Gift of the late F.C.A. Jeanneret (UC 1912), formerly principal of University College and chancellor of the University, and the late Mrs. Jeanneret, in memory of their son, Kenneth Geikie Jeanneret, (UC 1939), who was killed in action in February 1945. The scholarship will be awarded where there may be special need for an award.

To award one or more bursaries, with a preference to UC students in an English program from the estates of Minnie White and her sister Lillian Lerenbaum (UC’31) in memory of Lillian Lerenbaum’s daughter Miriam. Eligible students are automatically considered.

Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Schwartz in memory of her late husband; prize of the value of the annual income.

Bequest of the late Louis Rosenfeld. The award has a value of approximately $400 with a total possible value of approximately $2,400 over 4 years; awarded for general proficiency. The scholarship includes tuition allowance of $500 per year, which is renewable with an annual GPA of at least 3.50 on a course load of four full course equivalents (FCEs) from September to September.

To recognize and encourage outstanding academic performance in science, social sciences and humanities at University College.  Awarded to students finishing their first, second, third, or fourth year of study. Awards vary in value and number.

Founded in 1889 by the Rev. Samuel Lyle of the city of Hamilton, accompanied by a financial award.

Bequest of the late Professor Margaret Jane Sinden (UC 1937), who taught German at University College from 1946 to 1979; scholarship is of the value of the annual income from the fund.  Preference will be given to a student taking German who is enrolled in the specialist program in Modern Languages and Literatures, or who is taking a program of courses equivalent to or leading toward that specialty. 

To be awarded to University College students on the basis of academic merit, with a preference for Black and Indigenous students.

Bequest of the late Mary Ann McWhorter, (UC 1908) in recognition of student academic achievement for any year or program. 

Gift of the late Mrs. William Charlton in memory of her daughter, Mrs. J.J. Gibson. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a music program, but if there is no eligible candidate the award may be made in any field of study.