Full-time undergraduate students are eligible.
for the following awards.
✪ Applications are not required unless otherwise specified.
Entrance Scholarships
Esther Kerry Scholarship
Established by a generous bequest from Esther Kerry, an active member of the School of Social Work Alumni Committee for many years. Offered each year to a student entering the B.S.W. program who demonstrates academic excellence. Awarded by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships Committee on the School of Social Work recommendation.
Estimated value: $2,500
Barbara Cowan Prize in Social Work
Established in 2014 by Barbara Cowan, BA 1947, BSW 1948, MSW 1951, for three outstanding undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in Social Work. Awarded by the Faculty of Arts upon recommendation of the School of Social Work on the basis of academic merit.
Bursaries (for those in financial need)
Betty Assh Memorial Bursary
Established in memory of a former student in the School of Social Work. Awarded, by the School, to a BSW Mature Student in financial need. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of the Student Aid Office.
Patrick Deehy Memorial Bursary
Established in memory of a former teacher in the School of Social Work to provide assistance to disadvantaged undergraduate students in financial need. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of the Student Aid Office.
In-Course Scholarships and Awards
Teresa Dellar Scholarship in Social Work
Teresa Dellar Scholarship in Social Work Established in 2020 in loving memory of Teresa Dellar, MSW, by her family. Awarded by the Faculty of Arts Scholarship Committee, upon the recommendation of the School of Social Work, on the basis of academic merit to an undergraduate student enrolled in the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated interest in palliative care.
Approx. value $3,000.
Sadie Batist Aronoff Memorial Awards
Two awards, established in 2003 by a bequest from Sadie Batist Aronoff, Dip. Social Work 1930, for outstanding undergraduate students who have completed at least one year in a degree program in Social Work. Awarded on the basis of high academic standing by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships Committee on the recommendation of the School of Social Work.
Approx. value: $2,500 each
Women Associates of McGill Scholarship
For high academic standing to an undergraduate student having completed at least one year in the BSW program. Awarded by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships Committee.
Approx. value: Varies
Helena and Kurt Ekler Scholarship in Social Work
Established in 2017 by the generous bequest of Dr. Kurt Ekler, BSc 1946, PhD 1955, who taught Chemistry at Loyola College and Concordia University, from which he retired as Professor Emeritus. His wife, Helena Ekler, BSW 1965, MSW 1969, enjoyed a fine career as a social worker. To support undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Social Work. Awarded by the Faculty of Arts scholarships committee, in consultation with the School of Social Work, on the basis of academic merit..
Approx. value: Varies
Project Awards
A call for project proposals is distributed in the middle of the academic year. The School’s Fellowships Committee assesses applications, and awards are announced in January. Upon completion of the project, winners will submit a report outlining the project was undertaken and its results.
Freda L. Paltiel Award for Immigrant and Minority Women's Health and Development
For students or faculty of the McGill School of Social Work to undertake a research, service or demonstration project concerned with the health needs of immigrant and visible minority women and their families. Preference will be given to projects undertaken with the involvement of the intended beneficiaries.
Approx. value: Varies
Jane Harris-Van Gelder Award
For students or faculty of the McGill School of Social Work to undertake activities (research, service, demonstration project, seminar) in the area of social work and health, including mental health. Preference will be given to submissions concerned with the development and advancement of the volunteer and volunteerism in health and mental health care.
Approx. value: Varies
Joan Macfarlane Bailin Research Award
Established by Joan Macfarlane Bailin, a graduate of the McGill School of Social Work, to recognize and promote academic achievement by students in the School of Social Work. This Award will permit students to undertake activities (action research projects, service demonstration projects, and seminars) relating to aging and/or the aged. Applicants must have completed one full year of study in the McGill School of Social Work. Preference will be given to submissions concerned with self-help, volunteerism and non-traditional and/or innovative work settings. The money cannot be used for salaries.
Approx. value: Varies
Tryna Rotholz Creative Award for Social Group Work Practice
Established in memory of Professor Tryna Rotholz. Awarded annually by the School of Social Work to upper-level Social Work students to assist them in developing an innovative group work project.
Approx. value: Varies
Field Placement Award
Shirley Pfefer Award
For a student at BSW, MSW QY, MSW, MScA level whose current field placement relates to palliative care.
Approx. value: Varies
Non-Graduation Prize
Gladys Fulford Prize
Established in 2000 by a bequest from Gladys Fulford, Class of 1930, this prize is awarded annually to an undergraduate student who is deemed to have made the greatest contribution to the development of the School of Social Work.
Approx. value:$500
Graduation Prizes
Marion Bogo Field Education Award
In recognition of a BSW student who demonstrates excellence and professionalism in their field placement role and responsibilities.
Approx. value: $250
McGill Alumnae Society Prize
Presented upon graduation to a distinguished student for excellence and high academic standing. Preference is given to women students.
Approx. value: $150
Dr. Nico Trocmé Award for Social Work Excellence (BSW or MSW)
The Dr. Nico Trocmé Award for Social Work Excellence is given to a student at the BSW/MSW level who has shown exceptional commitment to child welfare.
Approx. $200
Sadie Aronoff Award (BSW or MSW)
Awarded annually to a graduating BSW or MSW student on the basis of demonstrated qualities of leadership.
Approx. value: $100
Zelda Ruth Harris Award (BSW or MSW)
Established in 2000 by Zelda Ruth Harris, a graduate and former faculty member of the School of Social Work. Awarded annually to a graduating BSW or MSW student deemed to have made the greatest contribution to advancing self-help/mutual aid principles, practice & volunteerism.
Approx. value: $500
School of Social Work Alumni Award
Established in 1986 by the School of Social Work Alumni Committee. Awarded each year by the School of Social Work to the graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding academic and professional performance in the BSW program.
Approx. value: $200