Scholarships and Awards

The Dean's Honour List for graduating students is awarded to the top 10% of the graduating class in the Faculty of Education and is based on the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

The Dean's Honour List for non-graduating students is awarded to the top 10% and is based on the sessional GPA (fall and winter terms combined).

• Faculty scholarships and awards are awarded by the Faculty Scholarships Committees.
• Please consult the appropriate section of the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Calendar for regulations and information concerning these awards.

In-course awards are for students currently registered in a Faculty of Education program who will be returning to continue their studies in the next academic year.

• To be considered for in-course awards and/or renewal of entrance scholarships, students must have completed at least 27 graded credits in the regular academic year (fall and winter terms) exclusive of courses completed under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option. Summer courses, and transfer credits are not considered.
• To receive full payment of an award, students must be registered as full-time (i.e. at least 12 credits per term) in a McGill undergraduate degree program for the entire academic year otherwise the award, or part of it, may be cancelled.
• A student who is registered full time for only one-half of the academic year will receive only one-half of the value of the award.
• Most undergraduate in-course scholarships and awards are granted on the basis of the combined GPA for the Fall and Winter terms.
• The designation Dean's Honour List may be awarded to in-course students under the following conditions:
  1. Students must be among the top 10% of the Faculty's students.
  2. Students must have completed at least 27 graded credits during the academic year.
  3. The designation is based on the sessional GPA.

• Teaching Awards are for students who display outstanding potential as a teacher and are awarded on the recommendation of the Education Office of Student Teaching.
• Only nominations from the student’s cooperating teacher and supervisor are considered.
• For more information please refer to the Office of Student Teaching web site. Please note that the Phyllis Shapiro Teaching Awards are in-course awards and are intended for students who will be full-time in their program during the following year.

• Most undergraduate awards for graduating students are granted on the basis of the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
• The designation Dean's Honour List may be awarded to graduating students under the following conditions:
  • Students must be among the top 10% of the Faculty's graduating students.
  • Students must have completed a minimum of 60 McGill credits to be considered.
  • The designation is based on the cumulative academic record (CGPA)
• The full list of Awards and Scholarships is published in the Education section of the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Calendar.

• There are a number of financial resources available to assist McGill students such as Government Aid, McGill Loans & Bursaries, External Awards, etc.
• Please refer to the Scholarships & Student Aid Office web site for more information.

• Note: There are four In-Course Awards that have additional criteria and require an application as outlined below. The Deadline to apply for these awards is April 1.

1. The John Chomay Award
   • (Estimated Value: $500) is granted to a student entering the final year of either the Physical Education or Kinesiology program.
   • Sessional GPA is the primary factor in the selection process.
   • Participation in student athletics with preference to a member of an intercollegiate sport team is also considered.
   • Submit the Scholarship Application Form [.pdf] no later than April 1, to the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education.
2. The Montreal/Quebec Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Prize in Education
   • (Estimated Value: $1,000) is granted to a student completing the second year of the BEd program.
   • Sessional GPA is the primary factor in the selection process.
   • Involvement in extra-curricular activities is considered.
   • Preference is given to students who are Quebec residents.
   • Submit the Scholarship Application Form [.pdf] no later than April 1, to the attention of Dr. Ron Morris, Executive Director of Student Affairs, Faculty of Education, Room 230.
3. The Walter A. and K. Mary Marsh Scholarships in the Faculty of Education
   • (Estimated Value: $1,000) are granted to a students who have completed at least one year in a B.Ed. Program.
   • Sessional GPA is a factor in the selection process.
   • Granted to students with demonstrated leadership qualities.
   • Application must include a one page proposal which outlines what students have accomplished in the past and the work they propose to conduct in the coming year.
   • Submit the Scholarship Application Form [.pdf] no later than April 1, to the attention of Dr. Ron Morris, Executive Director of Student Affairs, Faculty of Education, Room 230.
4. The Jean Rich Foundation Scholarship in Honour of James A. Robb, Q.C.
   • (Estimated Value: $5,000) is granted to a student who has completed at least one year of study in a B.Ed. Secondary Program.
   • High academic achievement is the primary factor in the selection process.
   • Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership.
   • Submit the Scholarship Application Form [.pdf] no later than April 1, to the attention of Dr. Ron Morris, Executive Director of Student Affairs, Faculty of Education, Room 230.

• The Chantal Malard Memorial Prize has additional criteria and requires an application as outlined below. The Deadline to apply for this award is April 1st.
  • (Value: Minimum $1,600) is granted to a student with demonstrated artistic ability, leadership qualities and involvement in volunteer activities.
  • CGPA is the primary factor in the selection process.
  • Submit the Scholarship Application Form [.pdf] no later than April 1, to the attention of Dr. Ron Morris, Dean's Office, Faculty of Education, Room 230.