Prizes
The following is the list of prizes available at St. Thomas:
Anthropology
Alan Mason Prize in 4th year
Awarded to a student graduating with a Major or Honours in Anthropology who has achieved the highest academic standing in Anthropology courses in that academic year.
Michael Nicholas Prize in Anthropology in 4th Year
Awarded to a graduating student with a Major or Honours in Anthropology, who has the highest GPA in all Anthropology classes taken in the course of the program. Funded by Graydon and Beth Nicholas in memory of their son Michael.($500)
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Abdul Lodhi Prize for Highest Standing
Awarded to the graduating student with the highest accumulated GPA in all criminology courses.
Sara Burns Memorial Prize in Criminology
The Sara Burns Prize will be awarded to the Criminology & Criminal Justice student in third year with the highest GPA in Criminology & Criminal Justice courses. Generously funded by the Sara Burns Foundation in memory of Sara Burns, St. Thomas alumna and Fredericton City police officer, who was killed in the line of duty on August 10, 2018. The prize is a testament to Officer Burns' passion for continuing education. ($250)
Economics
Joan McFarland 2nd Year Prize in Political Economy
Awarded annually to a student entering their second year who has achieved at least a B+ in Political Economy I (Econ 2153) and/or Political Economy II (Econ 3153). Preference will be given to women, trans, and non-binary students. Further preference will be given to students who are not already in receipt of a major scholarship.($1,000)
Joan McFarland 3rd Year Prize in Political Economy
Awarded annually to a student entering their third year who has achieved at least a B+ in Political Economy I (Econ 2153) and/or Political Economy II (Econ 3153). Preference will be given to women, trans, and non-binary students. Further preference will be given to students who are not already in receipt of a major scholarship. ($1,000)
Prize for Economics in Fourth Year
Awarded to a fourth-year student with the highest accumulated GPA in all economics courses.
Prize for Economics in Second Year
Awarded to a second-year student with the highest accumulated GPA in all economics courses.
Prize for Economics in Third Year
Awarded to a third-year student with the highest accumulated GPA in all economics courses.
English Language and Literature
Bishop Hill Prize for English in Fourth Year
Awarded to a student graduating with a Major or Honours in English courses who has achieved the highest grade-point average in English courses at the 3000-level or above that academic year. ($100)
David Adams Richards Prize for Fiction
Awarded to an English student on the basis of excellence in writing prose or fiction. Generously funded by David Adams Richards Endowment. ($500)
David Velensky Prize in Creative Writing
Awarded on the basis of excellence in creative writing in any genre. Generously funded by the Velensky Endowment. ($500)
Dr. Lissa Beauchamp Memorial Prize for English Research
Awarded to a student majoring or honouring in English who submits the best research paper. ($250)
Edwin Flaherty Prize for English in Second Year
Awarded to a student in the second year of study who has achieved the highest grade-point average in 2000-level English courses in that academic year. ($100)
Prize in English in First Year
Awarded to a student in the first year of study who has achieved the highest grade-point average in 1000-level English courses. ($100)
Prize in English in Third Year
Awarded to a student in the third year of study who has achieved the highest grade-point average in English courses at the 3000-level or above in that academic year. ($100)
Robert Clayton Casto Prize in Poetry
Awarded on the basis of excellence in writing poetry. Generously funded by the Robert Clayton Casto Endowment. ($500)
Environment and Society
Dr. Gloria Paul Memorial Graduating Prize
Awarded to the student with the highest average in all required ENVS courses: ENVS 1013, 2023, 3013, 3023 and 4003. ($250)
Prize for Environment and Society in First Year
Awarded to the student in first year with the highest grade in ENVS 1013.
Prize for Environment and Society in Second Year
Awarded to the student with the highest average in ENVS 1013 and ENVS 2023 or ENVS 2113.
Prize for Environment and Society in Third Year
Awarded to the student with the highest average in ENVS 1013, ENVS 2023 and ENVS 3013 or 3023.
Fine Arts
Fine Arts Prize for Musical Theatre
Awarded to a graduating student majoring in Fine Arts for their contribution in Musical Theatre. ($100)
Fine Arts Prize for Visual Arts
Awarded to a graduating student majoring in Fine Arts for their contribution in Visual Arts. ($100)
STU Singers Prize for Contributions to Choral Music
Awarded to a graduating student majoring in Fine Arts for contribution to Choral Music. ($100)
French
Ambassador of Switzerland Prize
Awarded based on outstanding performance in French language studies.
Marguerite Michaud Prize for French Canadian Literature
Awarded to a graduating student with the highest accumulated GPA in all French language course.
Paul C. Levesque Prize for French in First Year
Awarded to a first-year student on the basis of excellent performance in French language courses. ($300)
Gerontology
Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon Graduation Prize in Gerontology
Awarded to graduating student with a Major in Gerontology with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in required Gerontology courses. The student will have demonstrated community service with/for older adults and involvement in research related to older adults.
Great Books
First-Year Great Books Essay Prize
Awarded to a first-year student on the basis of outstanding performance on a Great Books essay.
Great Books Best Honours Thesis
Awarded on the basis of an outstanding thesis by a fourth-year honours student. ($150)
Prize for Highest Standing in Major
Awarded to a graduating student with the highest GPA majoring in Great Books. ($150)
Second-Year Great Books Essay Prize
Awarded to a second-year student on the basis of outstanding performance on a Great Books essay.
Third-Year Great Books Essay Prize
Awarded to a third-year student on the basis of outstanding performance on a Great Books essay.
History
Chuddy McCarthy Memorial Prize in Fourth Year
Awarded annually to the fourth-year student with the highest average in a minimum of six (6) full-year History courses. If the student has taken more than 6 full-year courses, all History course marks will be used in the average.
David Lister Myles Prize in History
Awarded annually to a 3rd or 4th year student majoring or honouring in History based on achieving excellence in material history, experiential learning, or public history. Generously funded by the family and friends of David Lister Myles, a noted material historian, restoration expert, and preservationist. ($250)
Lawrence Desmond Prize for Medieval History
Awarded annually based on outstanding performance in a Medieval History course. Generously funded by the Desmond Endowment. ($500)
Prize in History in Third Year
Awarded to a third-year history major or history honours student on the basis of outstanding performance. Generously funded by the Rhinelander History Fund Endowment. ($500)
Prov. IODE Prize for Highest Standing in Canadian History
Awarded annually to the most outstanding student in Canadian History. ($100)
Rusty Bittermann World History Prize
Awarded annually to a first or second-year student who demonstrates dedication and academic excellence in at least six credit hours of world history courses, including the first-year world history survey courses (HIST 1006 or HIST 1013 and HIST 1023), and intends to obtain a Major or Honours in History. ($250)
Senator John Connolly Prize for History in Third Year
Awarded annually to the third-year student with the highest average in a minimum of three (3) full-year History courses. If the student has taken more than 3 full-year courses, all History course marks will be used in the average.
Tony Rhinelander Nature of History Prize
Awarded annually to the student with the highest average in History 2003. Generously funded by The Rhinelander History Endowment Fund. ($500)
Human Rights
Craig J. Carleton QC Essay Prize in Human Rights
Awarded annually to a senior student in the Human Rights Program based on an essay or paper. Generously funded by the Craig J. Carleton, KC Endowment Fund. ($200)
James & Judith DiPaolo Moot Court Graduating Prize
Awarded to a graduating student who excelled in and made a significant contribution to the Moot Court program. ($150)
Irish Studies
The Very Rev. Lynn McFadden Prize
To be awarded to the student with the highest grade (minimum of A) in IRSH 2183, Irish Language and Culture II. (200)
Journalism and Communications
Christine Morris Prize
Awarded to a graduating student(s) with a major in Journalism based on the highest cumulative GPA and the highest GPA in Journalism courses. (2 x $250)
David Adams Richards Prize for Non-Fiction
Awarded to a Journalism or Communications student on the basis of excellence in writing non-fiction or creative non-fiction. Generously funded by David Adams Richards Endowment. ($500)
Frank McKenna Prize
Awarded to a graduating student(s) with a major in Communications and Public Policy based on the highest cumulative GPA and the highest GPA in Communications and Public Policy courses. (2 x $250)
Native Studies
Native Studies Prize for Best Honours Thesis
Awarded to a fourth-year student with the best honours thesis in the Native Studies program.($100)
Native Studies Prize for Graduating Student
Awarded to a graduating student with a Major or Honours in Native Studies, based on the highest GPA in all Native Studies courses.($100)
Philosophy
Mark Adams Prize for Philosophy in 4th year
Awarded to the graduating student with the highest accumulated GPA in all philosophy courses. ($100)
Prize for Philosophy in First Year
Awarded to a first-year student for outstanding achievement in all philosophy courses.
Prize for Philosophy in Second Year
Awarded to a second-year student for outstanding achievement in all philosophy courses.
Prize for Philosophy in Third Year
Awarded to a third-year student for outstanding achievement in all philosophy courses.
Political Science
Best Honours Thesis in International Relations
Awarded to the student who writes the best honours thesis in the International Relations program. Generously funded by the Political Science Department. ($300)
Charles Kuun Prize for Best First-Year Essay
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance on a major essay in POLS 1103, 1603 and 1013. Generously funded by the Political Science Academic Prize Endowment. (3 X $100)
Dr.Rick Myers Prize for Best Essay in Political Philosophy
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance on a political philosophy paper. Generously funded by the Political Science Academic Prize Endowment. ($200)
George Harrington Prize for Political Science
Awarded to the graduating student with the highest accumulated GPA in all political sciences courses. Generously funded by the Political Science Academic Prize Endowment. ($200)
Juergen Doer Prize for Best Essay in Comparative Politics
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance on a comparative politics paper. Generously funded by the Political Science Academic Prize Endowment. ($200)
Louis Robichaud Prize for Best Essay in Canadian Politics
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance on a Canadian politics paper. Generously funded by the Political Science Academic Prize Endowment. ($200)
Patrick Malcolmson Prize in American Politics
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance on an American government and politics paper. Generously funded by the Political Science Academic Prize Endowment. ($200)
William Vaughn Prize-Best Essay in International Relations
Awarded to a student in 3rd or 4th year classes on the basis of outstanding performance on an international relations paper.($200)
Winfield Poole Prize for Best Honours Thesis in POLS
Awarded to the graduating student with the highest grade in POLS 4923: Honours Thesis. Generously funded by the Political Science Academic Prize Endowment. ($300)
Psychology
Prize for Psychology in First Year
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance by a first-year psychology student.
Prize for Psychology in Fourth Year
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance by a fourth-year psychology student.
Prize for Psychology in Second Year
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance by a second-year psychology student.
Prize for Psychology in Third Year
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance by a third-year psychology student.
PSYCH Dept Award for Outstanding Performance in Honours
Awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance by an honours student in psychology. ($500)
Ray and Lorain Irving Prize for Best Thesis
Awarded on the basis of an outstanding thesis by a fourth-year honours psychology student. Generously funded by Patrick Gregory Irving. ($500)
Religious Studies
Congregation of Notre Dame Prize for Fourth Year
Awarded on the basis of noteworthy performance by a graduating religious studies student.
Father Arnold Toner Prize for Mature Student in First Year
Awarded on the basis of noteworthy performance by a mature first-year religious studies student.
Sundara and Venky Venkatesan Memorial Prize In First Year
Awarded annually to the first-year student who has attained the highest grade in Religious Studies 1006. Generously funded by the Srinivasan family. ($250)
Science and Technology Studies
Social Work
Fay Nagler Levine Memorial Prize
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance by a graduating social work student. Generously funded by the Fay Nagler Levine Endowment. ($500)
Viola Jean Sappier-Van Dijk Memorial Prize
Awarded annually to a graduating Maliseet or Mi'kmaq Social Work student. Special consideration given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in advancing the rights of women, especially Indigenous women($500).
Sociology
Prize for Sociology in Fourth Year
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance by a fourth year Sociology student. Generously funded by the Department of Sociology. ($100)
Prize for Sociology in the Second Year
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance by a second year Sociology student. Generously funded by the Department of Sociology. ($50)
Prize for Sociology in Third Year
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance by a third year Sociology student. Generously funded by the Department of Sociology. ($75)
Spanish
Don Quixote Prize
Awarded to the student who has obtained the highest grade in the Don Quixote course (when offered).
Madres de Plaza de Mayo
Awarded to the student who has obtained the highest grade in the Collective Memory course (when offered).
Marta Traba Prize
Awarded to a student who has distinguished her or himself for artistic-cultural production in Spanish, or who has made a significant contribution to the Spanish Program.
Women's Studies and Gender Studies
Prize for Women's Studies & Gender Studies in Third Year
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance by a third-year Women's Studies and Gender Studies student. ($100)
Prize for Women's Studies and Gender Studies in 4th Year
Awarded on the basis of outstanding performance by a graduating Women's Studies and Gender Studies student. Generously funded by the Women's Studies and Gender Studies Program. ($100)