Scholarships at Queen's University

Queen's University full-time upper-year Bachelor of Music students in the DAN School of Drama and Music who demonstrate financial need, achievement, and commitment to music outside the university program through extracurricular or community involvement may apply. One award is available; the value varies and follows general bursary determination. Apply to the Associate University Registrar (Student Awards) by October 31. Selection is made in consultation with the DAN School. The award was established by Nancy Fowler and Robert Robson in memory of Aileen M. Truesdell, a singer, dancer, and pianist.

Full-time students in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen's University with demonstrated financial need may be considered for this bursary. Award value varies. Preference goes to a female student enrolled in at least one course in Gender Studies or English. Apply through the Queen's General Bursary application; there is no separate application for this named bursary. Established by Betsy (Sparrow) Clarke, Arts '63.

Queen's University Smith Engineering students in the second, third, or fourth year may apply by October 31. One bursary is awarded on financial need and sound academic standing. The award amount varies. Donald Murphy established this award in memory of his father, C. Bruce Murphy, B.Sc. (Eng) 1928.

Queen's University Bachelor of Applied Science students in second, third, or fourth year with an academic plan in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical and Materials Engineering who demonstrate financial need are eligible. Award amount varies. Apply through the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards. Established by Daniel Grey Watt, Arts 1931, B.Sc. 1933 (Electrical Engineering).

Students in a Bachelor of Music program in the Dan School of Drama and Music may apply on the basis of financial need. Preference goes to students studying violin or piano; if none qualify, any Bachelor of Music student in the school may be considered. One bursary is awarded; the amount varies. Established by Gerald A. Clark in memory of Doris M. (Morphy) Clark.

For second, third, or fourth year students in the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science who show financial need and academic achievement. Award amounts vary. Selection weighs both need and scholastic record. Apply through the department or faculty awards process by the posted deadline. Established in April 2004 by the family in memory of Dr. Ernest J. Wiggins, B.Sc. 1938.

Upper-year students in a drama program in the Dan School of Drama and Music may qualify for this bursary on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Award amounts vary based on available funding. Apply through the university's standard bursary application by the posted deadline. Established by the family of Ella Zeitz.

Open to a full-time student entering second, third, or fourth year of the Bachelor of Music or B.A. (Honours) Music program who demonstrates financial need and outstanding achievement. Preference may go to students who have excelled in the performance and/or study of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The award amount varies. One award is granted. Selection is made in consultation with the Dan School of Drama and Music. Apply by the published deadline through the university's awards process.

Third-year Chemical Engineering students at Queen's University (Smith Engineering) with financial need and academic achievement may apply. Candidates should show involvement in intramural, competitive, or recreational clubs and/or community or volunteer activities. Amount varies. Apply to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards by October 31. Established by family and friends in memory of James Medves, B.Sc. 1953.

Queen's University Arts and Science graduates with at least second-class standing from a three- or four-year degree program, normally domiciled in Ontario, who enroll in the Faculty of Education the fall after graduation may apply for this award. The amount varies. Selection weighs leadership in student government and student affairs, contribution to university life, and leadership and fair play in athletics. Submit a letter of application listing two referees who will send confidential reference letters to the Dean of Education. The award is made in the fall upon registration in Education. Established in 1987 by John R. McCarthy, B.A. '43, LL.D. '67, former Deputy Minister of University Affairs and Deputy Minister of Education for Ontario.