Anthony (Tony) Chan Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Anthony (Tony) Chan was a scholar, filmmaker, journalist, writer, and social activist. He passed away in 2018. Tony completed his PHD at York University and taught at University of California, Hayward, University of Washington, Seattle, and University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa. He retired as a Full Professor. His History background grounded his work in journalism and as a documentary producer. Over his career, he worked at Hong Kong TVB (Television Broadcasting), the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and as Assistant /Coordinator of the China Project funded by CIDA.
Tony’s work lives on in his books, articles and films. He was passionate about the importance of learning history in order to understand justice, injustice, and to pave the way forward for a better future. Over the decades Tony supervised many PhD and MA students. Many of these students credited him for his support, mentorship, and showing them new pathways for their academic and professional careers.
This endowment is set up in Tony’s memory by his sister Adrienne. Her goal is for students to use History as a context and understanding for taking action in social change, social justice, and create a better future
Amount: $1,500
Available to: A student who is working on a project that is related to social justice or historical inequities. It is anticipated that such a project (research paper, etc.) will provide an understanding of how history influences the present day and the future.
Preference will be given to a student who is a visible minority or of Aboriginal descent.
Award selection: Students will be nominated by the History department.
Dr Abebe Abay Teklu Annual Leadership Award in Social Work and Human Services
Dr. Abebe Teklu joined the School of Social Work and Human Services with the Faculty of Professional Studies on August 2, 2011, and was with the department until his death on January 9, 2013. Abebe was a model of self-determination, a value held highly in social work. He had completed his doctoral studies in less than 3 years; he was fluent in seven languages; he was a poet, a musician, and a philosopher. Abebe had overcome huge obstacles in his life. He was blinded at nine years of age due to smallpox. He was tortured and imprisoned for over a year. He fled his home in Ethiopia in 1985, leaving a teaching position, and walked about 2100 km to Sudan to escape the brutality of the military junta, the Dergue. Peace, harmony, and respect for human rights is a legacy that Abebe Abay Teklu lived and died by. He was a man filled with Grace. He “walked his talk”. The Dr. Abebe Abay Teklu Leadership Award is grounded in the African philosophy of Ubuntu which focuses on the allegiances and interconnectedness of all peoples.
Amount: $250
Available to: The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:
- Be enrolled within the School of Social Work and Human Services.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.00.
- Supply verification of a disability through UFV's Disability Services office.
- Provide commentary outlining their passion in social justice in their walk and talk.
- Provide references demonstrating their enabling of positive living and overall inspiration to their community.
How to apply: Leadership Award Application form is available online at myUFV. Log into your myUFV account and go to "Financial Aid & Awards" card.
Deadline: May 10
Drew Dickson Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Amount: $250
Available to: A UFV student entering or returning to UFV who has a learning disability.
Criteria: The student must have a GPA of 2.67 (or B- average) and preference will be given to a student with ADD (attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity). Must submit a Verification of Disability Form from the Centre for Accessibility Services.
How to apply: Application form for this scholarship is available on-line at myUFV. Log into your myUFV account and go to "Financial Aid & Awards" card.
Deadline: May 10
UFV Endowment Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Amount: Varies (value of the award will fluctuate each year based on the endowment amount)
Available to: A returning UFV student with one or more physical, developmental or learning disabilities that affects the ability of the student to participate in full-time studies.
How to apply: Application forms for this scholarship is available on-line at myUFV. Log into your myUFV account and go to "Financial Aid & Awards" card.
Criteria:
- Must submit a "Verification of Disability Form" from UFV Disability Services as evidence of disability.
- Enrolled in a minimum of 2 courses per semester (minimum of 12 credits over the Fall & Winter semesters).
- Must be in good academic standing (3.5 GPA or better)
- Letter from applicant indicating:
- Career goals
- Volunteer and leadership activities (If unable to participate in volunteer or leadership activities due to your disability, please explain)
Deadline: May 10