A.R. Gordon Awards
Established in 1998 by a bequest from Janette R. Gordon in memory of her father, Rev. Alexander Reid Gordon, who was a Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Literature at McGill University from 1907-1930.
| Eligibility |
Awarded on the basis of academic merit, by the Faculty of Religious Studies, to an undergraduate or graduate student in the United Theological College. |
| Value |
Recruitment Scholarships (renewable): $7,500. Additional scholarships: Varies. |
Arthur and Jessie Lochead Bursary Fund
Established in 1974 by a bequest from the Estates of Rev. and Mrs. A.W. Lochead
| Eligibility |
To endow a bursary for students preparing for ordination and who are registered in the Faculty of Religious Studies. |
| Value |
$2,000.00 |
Barbara and Patrick Keenan Dissertation Finishing Fellowships
Established in 2012 by Barbara Keenan, BA 1954 and Patrick Keenan, B.Com 1954,,CA 1957.
| Eligibility |
To support outstanding doctoral students in their final year in the Faculty of Religious Studies. Awarded by the Faculty of Religious Studies on the basis of academic merit. First recipient expected to receive award in 2017. |
| Value |
Varies; non-renewable |
Deirdre and Robert Stevenson Award
| Eligibility |
For students entering a graduate program at the Faculty of Religious Studies in which the study of Asian religions is a major component. Awarded by the Faculty of Religious Studies. |
| Value |
$3,000 |
Ellen Aitken Graduate Fellowship
Established in 2015 in memory of Professor Ellen Bradshaw Aitken, former Dean of the formerly known Faculty of Religious Studies, for outstanding graduate students in any field of study in the School of Religious Studies within the Faculty of Arts.
| Eligibility |
Awarded by the School of Religious Studies on the basis of academic merit. |
| Value |
Varies |
Last Update: 12 Mar. 2020
Houston Bursary
Established by a bequest from Thomas Houston in 1915.
| Eligibility |
Awarded to students in the Faculty of Arts and the School of Religious Studies studying for the ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Canada with preference given to candidates whose mother tongue is French. |
| Value |
Varies |
Samuel Finley National Bursary
Established in 1954 by a bequest from Miss Margaretta L. Finley.
| Eligibility |
Awarded by the Dean of Religious Studies to a graduate student who is pursuing advanced studies in religion or theology. |
| Value |
$3,000 |
Topping Memorial Bursary
Established in 1976 by C.W. Topping in memory of his father, the Reverend N.B. Topping, a minister of the Methodist Church of Canada for 50 years.
| Eligibility |
Awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the Faculty of Religious Studies to a graduate student pursuing advanced studies in religion or theology who has financial need and shows promise of becoming both a scholar and a humanitarian. |
| Value |
$1,000 |
W.M. Birks Awards
| Eligibility |
Awarded to the students graduating with the best records in the B.A. (Religious Studies), B.Th., S.T.M. or M.A. (Religious Studies) programs. |
| Value |
$200 |
W.M. Birks Fellowship
Established in 1950 by donation from Mr. W.M. Birks-W.M. Birks Foundation.
| Eligibility |
Awarded at the discretion of the Fellowship Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Religious Studies to a graduate student who is pursuing advanced studies in Religion and Theology. |
| Value |
$3,000 |
Wilfred Cantwell Smith Graduate Fellowships
Established in 2012 by Barbara Keenan, BA 1954 and Patrick Keenan, B.Com 1954, CA 1957.
| Eligibility |
To support outstanding doctoral students in the Faculty of Religious Studies. Awarded by the Faculty of Religious Studies on the basis of academic merit. First recipient expected to receive award in 2015. |
| Value |
Varies; renewable up to three times |