Awards and Grants : Student Awards

Awards for Studies in Violence Against Women and Children

Value: 2 at $3,250
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Scotiabank Award for Studies in Violence Against Women and Children, an individual must meet the following criteria:
  • Be enrolled full time at the University of Western Ontario in any undergraduate program
  • Demonstrate strong academic achievement and financial need
  • Have an interest in the area of anti-violence advocacy and/or research on violence against women and children
  • This award has received matched funding from the Ontario Government through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund program. Students must meet Ontario residency requirements. International students are not eligible for this award.

The following are assets to any application for a Scotiabank Award for Studies in Violence Against Women and Children:

  • Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Faculty of Education
  • An involvement in and connection to a community agency (or agencies) whose work addresses issues relating to violence against women and children
  • An involvement in Centre activities (including Centre committees and research projects)
Application Process

  • Candidates must submit a one-page statement outlining their involvement in activities to end violence against women to the CREVAWC Office by September 30.  A C.V. must be attached to each submission.

  • Online financial need applications are available through the Registrar's Office website and must be submitted by September 30. 

  • The CREVAWC will consult with the Registrar's Office to select the students. 

For more information please contact:

Anna-Lee Straatman
Manager
Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children
1137 Western Road, Room 1118
Faculty of Education Building
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario Canada N6G 1G7
Phone: (519) 661-4040
Fax: (519) 850-2464