2015 Service Awards
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2015 Service Awards
APPLY FOR THE 2015 SIMON F R A S E R UNIVERSITY S ERVICE AWARDS B.C. SUGAR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Program Code: UEAO526 ($5000; min CGPA 2.00) TO SFU faculty*, staff*, students who meet the following criteria: winner of national or international competition, or recipient of national or international prize or award. REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated history of leadership in nominee’s field, and accomplishments directly related to responsibilities and activities at SFU. Nominations should include a description of the nominee’s achievements, a curriculum vitae (if appropriate), and three letters of recommendation. *Faculty or staff should submit applications to [email protected]. C.D. N ELS O N M E MO RI AL P R IZ E - Program Code: UEAO019 ($500; min CGPA 2.00) AWARDED to a current or retired faculty* or staff* member, or to a current student who has made an outstanding contribution to SFU other than normal or academic work. The C.D. Nelson Memorial Prize is valued at approximately $500 for the purchase of a Work of Art. Upon presentation of a receipt, the recipient will be reimbursed for the value of the award. The granting of the prize will be based on evidence submitted by the applicant or by another person, group or association. *Faculty or staff should submit applications to [email protected]. TERRY FOX GOLD MEDAL AND PRIZE - Program Code: UUAO001 (Gold medal and award of $1000; min CGPA 2.00) AWARDED annually to any student who has demonstrated those personal qualities of courage in adversity and dedication to society which have been exemplified by Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. The award includes a cash prize of $1000 and three terms’ tuition upon registration at SFU. REQUIREMENTS: The application or nomination should include appropriate supporting documentation. LAURINE HARRISON UNDERGRADUATE SERVICE AWARD - Program Code: UEAO545 ($1500; min CGPA 2.00) TO undergraduate students in any faculty on the basis of demonstrated leadership and/or service at SFU. The student’s leadership or service may be to the student community, (demonstrated by service to the Student Society, Board of Governors, Senate, or some other University body on which students are represented) or by advocating for students in the community at large (as demonstrated by fundraising activities, or service to off-campus student advocacy groups). REQUIREMENTS: Applications must include a letter from the student outlining their leadership activities and/or volunteer service as well as letter(s) of recommendation confirming these activities. ROGER G. WELCH ALUMNI PRIZE - Program Code: UEAO172 ($1100; min CGPA 2.00) TO an alumnus/alumna of SFU pursuing a degree program or a post baccalaureate diploma. The prize will honor or recognize students who have demonstrated leadership, citizenship and dedication in service to the University community. Participation in the wider community will also be considered. REQUIREMENTS: The granting of the prize will be based on evidence submitted by the applicant or by another person, group or association. ROSSLYN AND MARY PENNEY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD - Program Code: UEAO548 ($1000; min CGPA 2.00) GRANTED on the basis of good academic standing and leadership and/or service at SFU to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in his/her second, third or fourth year of study. REQUIREMENTS: Preference will be given to students with disabilities who experience issues accessing the physical environment. Application packages must include a résumé outlining the candidate’s leadership activities and volunteer service as well as letter(s) of recommendation confirming these activities. page 1 of 2 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD - Program Code: UPAO167 ($2000; min CGPA 3.50) TO an undergraduate student in any faculty in his/her third or fourth year with a minimum of 30 units completed at SFU, and demonstration of a combination of outstanding academic achievement and outstanding performance or leadership in another endeavour at SFU or in the broader community. The achievement may be in athletics or the arts, in service to the University or to the community at large. REQUIREMENTS: Nominations, including a letter and résumé from the nominee as well as a supporting letter from an individual who can speak to the achievements of the Nominee, should be sent from the Chair or Director of the nominee’s department or school or from the Registrar. Presentation of the award will take place at the annual Outstanding Alumni Awards Ceremony. Funds will be disbursed upon receipt of funds from the Donor. TD INSURANCE MELOCHE MONNEX OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD - Program Code: UPAO199 ($1000; min CGPA 3.50) TO an undergraduate student in any faculty who is in his/her third or fourth year with a minimum of thirty (30) units completed at SFU, and has demonstrated a combination of outstanding academic achievement and outstanding performance or leadership in another endeavour at SFU or in the broader community. The achievement may be in athletics or the arts, in service to the University, or to the community at large. REQUIREMENTS: Applications must include a letter and résumé from the student and a supporting letter from an individual who can speak to specific achievements. Funds will be disbursed upon receipt of funds from the Donor. LOUISE BERTHE SAMSON UNDERGRADUATE AWARD - Program Code: UEAO060 ($600; min CGPA 3.00) TO a third or fourth year undergraduate student in any faculty who is doing volunteer work or a work project related to the applicant’s field of study in a recognized charitable or community organization. The successful applicant should have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. REQUIREMENTS: The application should include a letter outlining the applicant’s chosen course of studies, a résumé, an explanation of the volunteer or work project activity, and its impact on the applicant. There can be no more than a one term gap between the volunteer or work project activity and the awarding of this Award. LIVING PERSONAL TRUTHS AWARD - Program Code: UPAO195 ($400; min CGPA 2.00) TO a student in any faculty who has demonstrated a significant contribution to reducing discrimination and/or increasing awareness of sexual orientation and gender diversity. REQUIREMENTS: Applications must include a letter and résumé from the student and a supporting letter from an individual who can speak to the student’s achievements. Funds will be disbursed upon receipt of funds from the Donor. WEST COAST COALITION FOR HUMAN DIGNITY COMMUNITY AWARD - Program Code: UEAO201 ($400; min CGPA 2.00) TO a student in any faculty based on demonstrated commitment to and leadership in opposing bigotry and advancing human rights through work in schools, community or non-governmental organizations that work to eliminate racism, sexism, xenophobia, and/or homophobia, or provide services to victims of such. REQUIREMENTS: A candidate must demonstrate involvement in unpaid volunteer activities by providing a résumé and cover letter describing his/her volunteerism, the length of service and time commitment dedicated to such interests, and a letter of reference from a supervisor of the candidate’s volunteer work. application information on page 2 APPLY FOR THE 2015 SIMON F R A S E R UNIVERSITY S ERVICE AWARDS page 2 of 2 SFU SERVICE AWARDS – PROGRAM CODE: UEAO000 The SFU Service Awards recognize outstanding service to the University and/or the community at large, leadership and volunteer work. Eligibility requirements: Awarded to undergraduate students in good academic standing (min CGPA of 2.00) and enrolled in a minimum of 9 units of standard graded courses at SFU in any of the following terms: Summer 2015, Spring 2015 or Fall 2014. Please submit one set of supporting documentation via email to [email protected]: Supporting Documentation: - résumé - cover letter describing the candidate's volunteer/community service activities and/or leadership, the length of service and time-commitment involved, and the impact on these volunteer activities on campus/community life - letter(s) of reference confirming these activities. When you apply for the SFU Service Awards, UEAO000, you will be considered for all of the following awards. Awards for Service to the SFU Community SFU Seniors Lifelong Learners Society Community Service Awards - $1000, 4 Awards William A. (Bill) Stewart Volunteer Leadership Award - $1200 SFU Student Society Award - $1000 Judy Kelly Humanitarian Award - $800 (preference will be given to students who provided aid to students with physical disabilities) Ted Sinnott Memorial Award - $500 Awards for Service to SFU Community and the Community at Large London Drugs 60th Anniversary Student Awards – $1000, 6 awards Brendan Midgley & Joseph Stryjak Celebration of Life Awards - $1000, 5 awards G&F Financial Group Awards - $1000, 2 awards (to students in Beedie School of Business, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or Faculty of Applied Sciences). Dr. Jack Uppal Community Service Awards - $900, 5 awards (preference to students in the Faculty of Health Sciences) APPLICATION PERIOD: MARCH 23 TO APRIL 15, 2015. TO APPLY, LOG INTO YOUR GO.SFU.CA ACCOUNT DURING THE APPLICATION PERIOD AND SELECT “APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS”. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO [email protected] IN PDF FORMAT.