Scholarships & awards

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Access scholarships, awards & grants

PCJ students have access to a number of in-course scholarships and undergraduate awards, as well research grants which are exclusive to the PCJ program. See below for additional details.

Research Paper Award

The Kiessling Paper Award

Description

The Kiessling Papers are published by the Trudeau Centre for Peace, Conflict and Justice with the generous sponsorship of Greg Kiessling and Pam Isaak. The series provides students with the opportunity to publish and share their research with the scholarly community.

The winning submission will be adjudicated by The Kiessling Selection Committee and the awardee will receive $1,500.

Eligibility

Enrolled in the Peace, Conflict and Justice undergraduate program at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Application Material

Submission: High-quality original research relevant to issues of peace, conflict and justice (eg. assignment completed as part of course work, field research, or an independent project)
Cover Letter: Brief (200 words) abstract about the submission and any relevant information about the context of the submission (such as if it was completed as part of a course or independent research)
Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Include Student Number and Year of Study
Unofficial Transcript from ACORN

Application Submission

Submit all application materials in a single email to pcj.program@utoronto.ca by Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Email Subject line should be LastName, FirstName – Award Name
- Example: Smith, Jane - The Kiessling Paper Award
Application Material should be a Word or PDF document
Application Material should be titled LastName, FirstName – MaterialName
- Example: Smith, Jane - Submission.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Cover Letter.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Transcript.pdf

Note: If applying to multiple awards, email each application separately.

Research Fund

Fullerton Scholarship OSOTF Scholarship

Description

Fullerton/Fullerton OSOTF Scholarships are available to assist PCJ students who are completing original research in the field. This will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.

Note: Fullerton Scholarships are not intended to cover a student’s full travel and research budget, so supplemental funding should also be sought from other sources.

Eligibility

Enrolled in the Peace, Conflict and Justice undergraduate program at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Students must demonstrate Financial Need

Other Considerations:

OSOTOF scholarships are reserved for students who qualify for OSAP.
If the research project involves human subjects, animal subjects, or biohazards, a Research Ethics Board (REB) protocol number is required.
If the research requires travel abroad, travel approval from the Safety Abroad Office is required.

Application Material

Submission: Letter of intent, outlining your original research in the field, including a detailed plan for foreign travel and research (topic, date of departure, duration, research methodology etc.) and an outline of the directed-reading course (including confirmation of the agreement of an instructor to oversee the project).
Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Include Student Number and Year of Study
Unofficial Transcript from ACORN
Copy of OSAP Assessment
- Students who are not receiving OSAP or other provincial government funding, must complete the SGS Financial Need Assessment Form

Application Submission

Submit all application materials in a single email to pcj.program@utoronto.ca by Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Email Subject line should be LastName, FirstName – Award Name
- Example: Smith, Jane - Fullerton/Fullerton OSOTF Scholarship
Application Material should be a Word or PDF document
Application Material should be titled LastName, FirstName – MaterialName
- Example: Smith, Jane - Submission.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Resume.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Transcript.pdf

Note: If applying to multiple awards, email each application separately.

William Beattie Scholarship in Peace, Conflict, and Justice

Description

The William Beattie Fund for Undergraduate Research is available to PCJ students to support research travel overseas that is associated with an approved directed-reading course focusing on a topic relevant to peace, conflict and justice.

Eligibility

Enrolled full-time in the Peace, Conflict and Justice undergraduate program at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Other Considerations:

If the research project involves human subjects, animal subjects, or biohazards, a Research Ethics Board (REB) protocol number is required.
If the research requires travel abroad, travel approval from the Safety Abroad Office is required.

Application Material

Submission: Maximum five-page essay with detailed plan, depended on type of research travel:
- Field Research: outline foreign travel and research (location, topic, date of departure, duration, research methodology) and an outline of the directed-reading course
  - Include confirmation of the agreement from Instructor to oversee the project
- Study Abroad: outline the university of exchange, term of exchange, intended coursework, and your motivation.
- Internship: outline the internship organization, role, program duration, whether paid or unpaid, and your motivation.
  - Internship Host must email a letter to pcj.program@utoronto.ca confirming applicant’s participation.
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Include Student Number and Year of Study
- Unofficial Transcript from ACORN
Application Submission

Submit all application materials in a single email to pcj.program@utoronto.ca by Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm.
- Email Subject line should be LastName, FirstName – Award Name
  - Example: Smith, Jane - William Beattie Scholarship in Peace, Conflict, and Justice
- Application Material should be a Word or PDF document
- Application Material should be titled LastName, FirstName – MaterialName
  - Example: Smith, Jane - Submission.pdf
  - Example: Smith, Jane - Cover Letter.pdf
  - Example: Smith, Jane - Transcript.pdf
Note: If applying to multiple awards, email each application separately.

Fellowship for Doctoral Students

Trudeau Centre Fellowships in Peace, Conflict, and Justice

Description

This Fellowship is for Political Science doctoral students at the University of Toronto who are conducting research in areas related to peace, conflict and justice. Selection will be based on the recommendation of the Director of the Trudeau Centre in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Political Science.

The recipients of this award become fellows of the Trudeau Centre for Peace, Conflict and Justice.

Applications for the 2024-2025 Academic Year are now closed.

Eligibility

Enrolled in a doctoral (PhD) Political Science program at the University of Toronto

Application Material

Précis of your dissertation project (maximum two-pages)
Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Include Student Number, Year of Study and Supervisor(s), if applicable.
Unofficial Transcript from ACORN

Application Submission

Submit all application materials in a single email to pcj.program@utoronto.ca by TBD.

Email Subject line should be LastName, FirstName – Award Name
- Example: Smith, Jane - Trudeau Centre Fellowships in Peace, Conflict, and Justice
Application Material should be a Word or PDF document
Application Material should be titled LastName, FirstName – MaterialName
- Example: Smith, Jane - Précis.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Curriculum Vitae.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Transcript.pdf

Note: If applying to multiple awards, email each application separately.

Internships

The Kiessling/Isaac Family Internship Scholarship

Description

The Kiessling/Isaak Family Internship Scholarship is available to assist students with the financial costs associated with participating in an internship. It is awarded to 1-2 full-time undergraduate student(s) based on academic merit and participation in an international or domestic internship placement with government, non-governmental organizations, or the private sector.

Eligibility

Enrolled in the Peace, Conflict and Justice undergraduate program at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Note: If you are selected for an internship program after the application deadline, please email pcj.program@utoronto.ca to confirm your eligibility.

Application Material

Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Include Student Number and Year of Study
Unofficial Transcript from ACORN
Internship Confirmation Letter: Internship Host must email a letter to pcj.program@utoronto.ca confirming:
- Applicant’s role and participation
- Program duration
- Internship Type (Paid/Unpaid)

Application Submission

Submit all application materials in a single email to pcj.program@utoronto.ca by Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Email Subject line should be LastName, FirstName – Award Name
- Example: Smith, Jane - The Kiessling/Isaac Family Internship Scholarship
Application Material should be a Word or PDF document
Application Material should be titled LastName, FirstName – MaterialName
- Example: Smith, Jane - Resume.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Transcript.pdf

Note: If applying to multiple awards, email each application separately.

The Donald S. McDonald Internship Scholarship

Description

The Donald S. Macdonald Intern Scholarship is available to assist students with the financial costs associated with participating in an internship. It is awarded to 1-2 undergraduate student(s) based on academic merit and participation in an international or domestic internship placement with government, non-governmental organizations, or the private sector.

Eligibility

Enrolled in the Peace, Conflict and Justice undergraduate program at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Note: If you are selected for an internship program after the application deadline, please email pcj.program@utoronto.ca to confirm your eligibility.

Application Material

Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Include Student Number and Year of Study
Unofficial Transcript from ACORN
Internship Confirmation Letter: Internship Host must email a letter to pcj.program@utoronto.ca confirming:
- Applicant’s role and participation
- Program duration
- Internship Type (Paid/Unpaid)

Application Submission

Submit all application materials in a single email to pcj.program@utoronto.ca by Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Email Subject line should be LastName, FirstName – Award Name
- Example: Smith, Jane - The Donald S. McDonald Internship Scholarship
Application Material should be a Word or PDF document
Application Material should be titled LastName, FirstName – MaterialName
- Example: Smith, Jane - Resume.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Transcript.pdf

Note: If applying to multiple awards, email each application separately.

Specialized Scholarships

Game Theory/Mathematical Psychology: Dr. Anatol Rapoport Scholarship in Peace & Conflict Studies

Description

The Dr. Anatol Rapoport Award in Peace & Conflict Studies is available to PCJ students. Preference is given to students working in the areas of Game Theory and Mathematics Psychology.

Eligibility

Enrolled full-time in the Peace, Conflict and Justice undergraduate program at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Application Material

Submission: Maximum one-page essay outlining your involvement in game theory and mathematical psychology and how it has affected you understanding of peace, conflict and justice.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Include Student Number and Year of Study
Unofficial Transcript from ACORN

Application Submission

Submit all application materials in a single email to pcj.program@utoronto.ca by Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Email Subject line should be LastName, FirstName – Award Name
- Example: Smith, Jane - Dr. Anatol Rapoport Scholarship in Peace & Conflict Studies
Application Material should be a Word or PDF document
Application Material should be titled LastName, FirstName – MaterialName
- Example: Smith, Jane - Submission.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Resume.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Transcript.pdf

Note: If applying to multiple awards, email each application separately.

Leadership: Louis Savlov Scholarship in PCJ

Description

The Louis Savlov Scholarship in Peace & Conflict Studies recognizes academic performance and involvement in activities related to peace, conflict and justice.

Eligibility

Enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University of Toronto
Demonstrated involvement in activities related to peace, conflict, and justice
Outstanding Academic Performance

Application Material

Submission: Maximum two-page essay outlining your involvement in peace, conflict, and justice (e.g. activities, groups, leadership).
Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Include Student Number and Year of Study
Unofficial Transcript from ACORN

Application Submission

Submit all application materials in a single email to pcj.program@utoronto.ca by Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Email Subject line should be LastName, FirstName – Award Name
- Example: Smith, Jane - Louis Savlov Scholarship in PCJ
Application Material should be a Word or PDF document
Application Material should be titled LastName, FirstName – MaterialName
- Example: Smith, Jane - Submission.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Resume.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Transcript.pdf

Note: If applying to multiple awards, email each application separately.

Pearson Entrance Scholarship

Open to PCJ students in any year of study

The Pearson Entrance Scholarship is available to provide funds to cover tuition expenses for a PCJ student with preference for a student from Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific of Victoria, B.C.

For those who attended Pearson College, please submit a maximum two page application on how your education at Pearson College informed your understanding of Peace and Conflict Studies and contributed to your interest in the subject matter.

2022-23 Awardee: Florence Jung
2021-22 Awardee: Jonathan Angell
2020-21 Awardee: Maria Staszkiewicz
2018-19 Awardees: Martina Facchin, Ianeke Romero
2017-18 Awardee: Jonah Toth

Pearson In Course Scholarship

Description

The Pearson In-Course Scholarship is to provide funds to support students in the Peace, Conflict and Justice program to pursue an internship, study abroad and/or field research.

Eligibility

Enrolled full-time in the Peace, Conflict and Justice undergraduate program at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Other Considerations:

If the research project involves human subjects, animal subjects, or biohazards, a Research Ethics Board (REB) protocol number is required.
If the research requires travel abroad, travel approval from the Safety Abroad Office is required.

Application Material

Submission: Maximum two-page essay outlining your internship (organization, role, program duration, paid/unpaid), study abroad (exchange destination, host institution, semester of exchange, intended coursework) or field research plans (topic, date of departure, duration, research methodology)
Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Include Student Number and Year of Study
Unofficial Transcript from ACORN

Application Submission

Submit all application materials in a single email to pcj.program@utoronto.ca by Friday, February 14th, 2024 at 11:59pm.

Email Subject line should be LastName, FirstName – Award Name
- Example: Smith, Jane - Pearson In Course Scholarship
Application Material should be a Word or PDF document
Application Material should be titled LastName, FirstName – MaterialName
- Example: Smith, Jane - Submission.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Resume.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Transcript.pdf

Note: If applying to multiple awards, email each application separately.

Terry Gardner Scholarship

Description

To be awarded to a 3rd year undergraduate student studying peaceful approaches to preventing and resolving conflicts among individuals, and groups and/or finding just solutions to ongoing global and local issues.

Recipient’s studies MUST be focused on peace studies.

Eligibility

Enrolled in the Peace, Conflict and Justice undergraduate program at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and not graduating in June or November 2024
Student must be receiving OSAP funding in the current academic year

Application Material

Submission: Maximum one-page essay outlining your program of study and/or project/research relates to the study of and/or will allow them to pursue peaceful approaches to preventing and/or resolving conflicts among individuals and groups and/or finding just solutions to ongoing global and local issues.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Include Student Number and Year of Study
Unofficial Transcript from ACORN
Copy of OSAP Assessment

Application Submission

Submit all application materials in a single email to pcj.program@utoronto.ca by Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Email Subject line should be LastName, FirstName – Award Name
- Example: Smith, Jane - Terry Gardner Scholarship
Application Material should be a Word or PDF document
Application Material should be titled LastName, FirstName – MaterialName
- Example: Smith, Jane - Submission.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Resume.pdf
- Example: Smith, Jane - Transcript.pdf

Note: If applying to multiple awards, email each application separately.

PCJ In-course Awards (no application necessary):

Arts and Science Award in Peace & Conflict Studies

Awarded to an outstanding student in the Peace and Conflict Studies Program.

2022 Awardee: Sarina Wong
2021-22 Awardee: Eric Zhao
2020-21 Awardee: Madison Bruno
2019-20 Awardee: Quentin Fox
2018-19 Awardee: Cindy Wu
2017-18 Awardee: Joshua Gold

Arts and Science Scholarship for Excellence in Peace & Conflict Studies (excellence in-course)

One in-course award, recognizing excellent performance.

2022-23 Awardees: Ameera Essabar, Sumayyah Shah
2021-22 Awardee: Nadiya Kovalenko
2020-21 Awardees: Katherine Yampolsky, Hui Wen Zheng
2019-20 Awardees: Benjamin Maclean-Max, Olivia Smith
2018-19 Awardee: Jordan Imahori
2017-18 Awardee: Katrina Fettes

Arts and Science Scholarship for Excellence in Peace & Conflict Studies (for graduating students)

One graduating year award, recognizing outstanding achievement of one or more graduating students who have completed a program in Peace & Conflict Studies.

2022-23 Awardees: Eliana Bravos, Eric Zhao
2021-22 Awardees: Benjamin McLean, Katherine Yampolsky, Maia Harris
2020-21 Awardees: Daria Mancino, Benjamin Maclean-Max, Olivia Smith
2019-20 Awardees: Natalie Boychuk, Cindy Wu
2018-19 Awardees: Joshua Gold, Katrina Fettes
2017-18 Awardee: Mehreen Jiwan

Malcolmson Prize in Peace & Conflict Studies (best student performance in PCJ260)

To be awarded to a student with the best performance in PCJ260Y.

2022-23 Awardee: Mohamed Dasu
2021-22 Awardee: Maryam Rehman
2020-21 Awardee: Eric Zhao
2019-20 Awardee: Olivia Smith
2018-19 Awardee: Uma Rajiv Kalkar
2017-18 Awardee: Cindy Wu

Shannon L. Hamm Award

Awarded to recognize and encourage outstanding performance by students enrolled in the Peace & Conflict Studies Program who demonstrate financial need. (Must be OSAP recipient)

2022-23 Awardees: Mohamed Dasu, Zaiboon Azhar
2021-22 Awardees: Maryam Rehman, Michael Tolkunow
2020-21 Awardees: Maia Harris, Hamza Naim
2019-20 Awardees: Daria Mancino, Sydney Wilson
2018-19 Awardees: Connor Engels, Ibnul Chowdhury
2017-18 Awardees: Abigail Lendvai

Thomas Homer-Dixon Scholarship in Peace & Conflict Studies

To support students enrolled in the Peace & Conflict Studies Program. Awards will be made on the basis of financial need and will be variable in value and number (must be OSAP recipient).

2022-23 Awardees: Lina Lashin, Drew-Anne Glennie
2021-22 Awardees: Britnei Bilhete, Drew-Anne Glennie, Sara Hashemi
2020-21 Awardees: Sally Antown, Maria Hutt
2019-20 Awardees: Madeleine Egan, Stephanie Xu
2018-19 Awardees: Ameer Sarwar, Daria Mancino, Benjamin Maclean-Max
2017-18 Awardee: Ana Gonzales

Petro and Paraskewia Wjunenko Memorial Scholarship

To be awarded to a student in the Peace & Conflict Studies Program on the basis of financial need and a minimal GPA of 3.25.

2022-23 Awardees: Hannah Ahamedi
2021-22 Awardees: Nivaal Rehman, Michael Tolkunow
2020-21 Awardee: Zi Ting You
2019-20 Awardees: Muriam Fancy, Jordan Kazan Baigrie
2018-19 Awardee: Tara Zammit
2017-18 Awardee: Victoria Yang