Agenda Title: New Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (December 8, 2015)

GFC UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MOTION AND FINAL DOCUMENT SUMMARY The following Motions and Documents were considered by the GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee at its Tuesday, December 08, 2015 meeting: Agenda Title: New Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (December 8, 2015) CARRIED MOTION: THAT the GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee approve, under delegated authority from General Faculties Council, new Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries, as submitted by Student Financial Support and as set forth in Attachment 1, as amended, to be effective immediately. Final Amended Item: 4 Agenda Title: Amendments to Existing Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (December 8, 2015) CARRIED MOTION: THAT the GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee approve, under delegated authority from General Faculties Council, amendments to Existing Undergraduate Student Awards and Bursaries, as submitted by Student Financial Support and as set forth in Attachment 1, as amended, to be effective immediately. Final Amended Item: 5

GFC UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE For the Meeting of December 8, 2015 OUTLINE OF ISSUE Agenda Title: New Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (December 8, 2015) FINAL Item No. 4 Motion: THAT the GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee approve, under delegated authority from General Faculties Council, new Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries, as submitted by Student Financial Support and as set forth in Attachment 1, as amended, to be effective immediately. Item Action Requested Approval Recommendation Discussion/Advice Information Proposed by Student Financial Support Presenter Dustin Edwards, Student Financial Support Rachel De Leon, Student Financial Support Subject Approval of new undergraduate awards and bursaries. Details Responsibility The Purpose of the Proposal is (please be specific) The Impact of the Proposal is Replaces/Revises (eg, policies, resolutions) Timeline/Implementation Date Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Notes Alignment/Compliance Alignment with Guiding Documents Compliance with Legislation, Policy and/or Procedure Relevant to the Proposal (please quote legislation and include identifying section numbers) Routing (Include meeting dates) Consultative Route (parties who have seen the Office of the Registrar To approve new undergraduate awards and bursaries. To ensure compliance with section 26(1)(m) of the Post-Secondary Learning Act, under delegated authority of General Faculties Council (GFC), to make rules and regulations respecting academic awards. N/A Upon final approval. N/A Donors, Faculties, Departments, Office of the Registrar and Student Financial Support The GFC Executive Committee requested that the GFC UASC provide for information a copy of the undergraduate awards approved by GFC UASC (EXEC May 13, 2002, Minute 97). Dare to Discover- Talented People: 1. Attract outstanding students from Alberta, Canada, and the world[.] [ ] 4. Improve access for rural, Aboriginal, and non-traditional students through partnerships with colleges and by linkages with high schools across the province and improve affordability by enhancing bursaries and scholarships. 1. Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA): The PSLA (Section 26(1)(m)) indicates that General Faculties Council (GFC) has the authority to make rules and regulations respecting academic awards. 2. GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee (UASC) Terms of Reference (3. Mandate): GFC UASC has delegated authority from GFC to: 1. approve new undergraduate awards[.] [ ] Consultation with donors, Faculties, departments, Office of the Registrar and Student Financial Support to develop new undergraduate bursaries.

proposal and in what capacity) Approval Route (Governance) (including meeting dates) Final Approver GFC UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE For the Meeting of December 8, 2015 FINAL Item No. 4 GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee, December 8, 2015 (for final approval) GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee Attachments: 1. Attachment 1: Proposed New Undergraduate Student Awards and Bursaries for Approval Prepared by: Rachel de Leon, Student Financial Support, rachel.deleon@ualberta.ca

New Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (December 8, 2015) 1. Alumni Advantage Scholarship 2. BioVision Seed Labs Scholarship 3. Carl Amrhein Aboriginal Award 4. Charles Stephen Gaillard Bursary 5. Dr William Bradford Carpenter Scholarship in Medicine 6. J E L Cote Prize in Civil Procedure 7. Marsha Van Den Enden Memorial Scholarship in Conservation Biology 8. Medicine Class of 1963 Bursary 9. Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy/MBA Award 10. Sonja Burton Memorial Bursary 11. TD Meloche Monnex Leadership Award 12. Vida Naji Memorial Bursary

Alumni Advantage Scholarship Open Value: $2,500 Number: 2 Awarded to students with superior academic achievement enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree and who are an alumnus, or children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of an alumnus. Selection based on demonstrated leadership through involvement in campus or community service or volunteerism, and academic standing. Applicant must not be in receipt of a major award in the current year greater than $5,000. One scholarship given to a student in first or second year and one scholarship given to a student in third or fourth year. By application to the Undergraduate Leadership Competition Annually funded by the University of Alberta Alumni Association

BioVision Seed Labs Scholarship Crop Science Value: $1,000 Number: 1 Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement enrolled in the second, third or fourth year of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, majoring in Crop Science. Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to a student from a rural Alberta farming family. By application to the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences Annually funded by BioVision Seed Labs for a minimum of five years

Carl Amrhein Aboriginal Award Open Value:, maximum annual allocation of $2,000 Number: Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree who are of Aboriginal descent under the Constitution Act, 1982, Sections 35(2) or persons accepted by one of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada as a member of their community. Selection based on academic standing and/or demonstrated involvement in the Aboriginal community. By application to the Aboriginal Student Services Centre The Carl Amrhein Aboriginal Fund Endowment

Charles Stephen Gaillard Bursary Value: Number: Engineering Awarded to students with a GPA of 2.7 or greater enrolled in the second, third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Engineering. Selection based on demonstrated financial need. Preference given to students enrolled in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. By application to the on-line Supplementary Bursary application, open six times per year Endowed by Charles Stephen Gaillard

Dr William Bradford Carpenter Scholarship in Medicine Value: Number: Medicine Awarded to students who are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents and residents of the Provinces of Alberta, British Columbia or Saskatchewan with superior academic achievement enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree in the MD program in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Selection based on demonstrated leadership through involvement and participation in University or community organizations and academic standing. By application to the Undergraduate Leadership Competition Endowed by the estate of William Bradford Carpenter

J E L Côté Prize in Civil Procedure Value: Law Number: 1 Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement in Civil Procedure (LAW 452). Selection based on academic standing in the course. By nomination from the Faculty of Law Endowed by friends of the Honourable Justice Jean Côté

Marsha Van Den Enden Memorial Scholarship in Conservation Biology Value: Number: Environmental and Conservation Sciences Awarded to students with superior academic achievement entering the fourth year of a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences with a major in Conservation Biology in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. Selection based on academic standing. By nomination from the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences Endowed in loving memory by family and friends of Marsha Van Den Enden, BSc Env/Cons Sci 2008

Medicine Class of 1963 Bursary Value: Number: Medicine Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree in the MD program in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Selection based on demonstrated financial need. By application to the on-line Supplementary Bursary application, open six times per year Endowed by members of the Medicine Class of 1963, led by Eliot Phillipson, Eric Schloss, Pat Heslip and Roger Cumming

Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy/MBA Award Value: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Number: 2 Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in the fourth year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences who have completed the MBA portion of the fulltime program in the MBA/BSc in Pharmacy combined degree. Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to students who have clearly demonstrated in their previous three years of undergraduate pharmacy their long-term interest in pursuing a career in community pharmacy management and who have a demonstrable track record of undertaking leadership roles which include community volunteerism, academic societies, and student groups during their undergraduate education. By nomination from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in consultation with the Alberta School of Business Endowed by Shoppers Drug Mart Ltd

Sonja Burton Memorial Bursary Value: Number: Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences or Science Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences or the Faculty of Science. Selection based on demonstrated financial need. Preference given to students in an animal sciences field of study who have graduated from Harry Ainlay High School, and/or participated in an equestrian program. By application to the on-line Supplementary Bursary application, open six times per year Endowed by family and friends in memory of Sonja Burton

TD Meloche Monnex Leadership Award Open Value: $1,000 Number: 1 Awarded to a student with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree and who are children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of an alumnus. Selection based on demonstrated leadership through involvement in campus or community service or volunteerism, and academic standing Applicant must not be in receipt of a major award in the current year greater than $5,000. By application through the Undergraduate Leadership Competition Annually funded by the University of Alberta Alumni Association

Vida Naji Memorial Bursary Value: Number: Arts Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts. Selection based on demonstrated financial need. Preference given to students in the following order: a major in English, a major in Music, and a BFA with a major in Painting. By application to the on-line Supplementary Bursary application, open six times per year Endowed in memory of Vida Naji by Tina Faiz, Robert Andruchow, family, friends and colleagues

GFC UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE For the meeting of December 8, 2015 OUTLINE OF ISSUE FINAL Item No. 5 Agenda Title: Amendments to Existing Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (December 8, 2015) Motion: THAT the GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee approve, under delegated authority from General Faculties Council, amendments to Existing Undergraduate Student Awards and Bursaries, as submitted by Student Financial Support and as set forth in Attachment 1, as amended, to be effective immediately. Item Action Requested Approval Recommendation Discussion/Advice Information Proposed by Student Financial Support Presenter Dustin Edwards, Student Financial Support Rachel De Leon, Student Financial Support Subject Approval of amendments to existing undergraduate awards and bursaries. Details Responsibility The Purpose of the Proposal is (please be specific) The Impact of the Proposal is Replaces/Revises (eg, policies, resolutions) Timeline/Implementation Date Estimated Cost Sources of Funding Notes Alignment/Compliance Alignment with Guiding Documents Compliance with Legislation, Policy and/or Procedure Relevant to the Proposal (please quote legislation and include identifying section numbers) Office of the Registrar The approval of amendments to existing undergraduate awards and bursaries. To ensure compliance with section 26(1)(m) of the Post-Secondary Learning Act, under the delegated authority of General Faculties Council (GFC) to make rules and regulations respecting academic awards. N/A Upon final approval N/A Donors, Faculties, Departments, Office of the Registrar and Student Financial Support The GFC Executive Committee requested that the GFC UASC provide for information a copy of the undergraduate awards approved by GFC UASC (EXEC April 8, 2002, Minute 97). Dare to Discover- Talented People 1. Attract outstanding students from Alberta, Canada, and the world[.] [ ] 4. Improve access for rural, Aboriginal, and non-traditional students through partnerships with colleges and by linkages with high schools across the province and improve affordability by enhancing bursaries and scholarships. 1. Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA): The Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA) (Section 2(1)(m)) indicates that General Faculties Council (GFC) has the authority to make rules and regulations respecting academic awards. 2. GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee (Mandate): [ GFC UASC has delegated authority from GFC to:

GFC UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE For the meeting of December 8, 2015 FINAL Item No. 5 2. approve changes to any undergraduate student award already approved by GFC UASC] Routing (Include meeting dates) Consultative Route (parties who have seen the proposal and in what capacity) Approval Route (Governance) (including meeting dates) Final Approver Consultation with donors, Faculties, departments, Office of the Registrar and Student Financial Support to amend existing undergraduate bursaries. GFC UASC, December 8, 2015 GFC Undergraduate Awards and Scholarship Committee Attachments: 1. Attachment 1: Proposed Amendments to Existing Undergraduate Student Awards and Bursaries Prepared by: Rachel de Leon, Student Financial Support, rachel.deleon@ualberta.ca Revised: 2/11/2016

Existing Undergraduate Awards and Bursaries for Approval (December 8, 2015) 1. Bourse d'entrée du CNFS en sciences infirmières (bilingue) / A CNFS Bilingual Nursing Entrance Award 2. Camrose County Scholarship Award 3. Chair s Karpinski Medal in Physiology 4. Faculté Saint-Jean International Retention Award / Bourse de Rétention étudiants Internationaux Faculté Saint-Jean 5. Bourse de Performance Faculté Saint-Jean / Faculté Saint-Jean Academic Performance 6. Gwendolyn Ewan Scholarship 7. Luc Barton Memorial Scholarship in Music 8. Luc Barton Memorial Scholarship in Science 9. Métis Nation of Alberta Undergraduate Award 10. Métis Scholars Award 11. Northern Studies and Research Award 12. Peter Lougheed Leadership College Interdisciplinary Award 13. Peter Lougheed Leadership College Interdisciplinary Scholarship 14. Vision Credit Union Ltd Scholarship

Bourse d'entrée du CNFS en sciences infirmières (bilingue) / A CNFS Bilingual Nursing Entrance Award Bilingual Nursing program (Faculty of Nursing/Faculté Saint-Jean) Value: $1,000 Number: Up to 16 Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing entering or transferring into an undergraduate degree in the first year of the Bilingual Nursing degree program at Faculté Saint-Jean. Preference given to students entering their first year. By nomination from Faculté Saint-Jean Faculté Saint-Jean

Camrose County Award Augustana Faculty - Open Value: $1,000 Number: 1 Awarded to a student with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in an undergraduate degree at Augustana Faculty who is a rural Camrose County resident. Selection based on demonstrated leadership and academic standing. Apply to the Augustana Awards and Financial Aid Office by submitting the online application for Awards and Financial Aid by April 30. Annually funded by Camrose County

Karpinski Medal in Physiology Value: Physiology $300 and Sterling Gilt medal Number: 1 Awarded to a convocating student with superior academic achievement in Honours Physiology. Selection based on overall academic standing during the four years of the degree program as well as leadership and character which may lead to the recipient making a distinguished contribution to Physiology in the future. By application to the Department of Physiology Department of Physiology

Faculté Saint-Jean International Retention Award / Bourse de Rétention étudiants Internationaux Faculté Saint-Jean Faculté Saint-Jean Value: (maximum value $2,500) Number: Awarded to international students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or greater on 24 units of course weight continuing in any undergraduate degree program at Faculté Saint-Jean who are studying full time on a Student Visa Permit. Selection based on academic standing and demonstrated leadership on the FSJ campus. Receipt of this award is contingent upon recipients registering in a minimum of three courses in both the fall and winter terms at Faculté Saint-Jean. By application to Faculté Saint-Jean, by April 30. Applications are available online at www.csj.ualberta.ca Faculté Saint-Jean Retention Fund

Bourse de Performance Faculté Saint-Jean / Faculté Saint-Jean Academic Performance Faculté Saint-Jean Value: $1,000 Number: (up to 50) Awarded to students with superior academic achievement in the range of 85-89.9% entering the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta and registered at Faculté Saint-Jean. Selection based on admission average. Automatic consideration upon admission Faculté Saint-Jean

Gwendolyn Ewan Scholarship Value: Number: Funded by: Open Awarded to students who are residents of the Northwest Territories with superior academic achievement enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree. Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to female students. By application to the Undergraduate Academic Scholarship Competition Endowed by the Estate of Gwendolyn Ewan

Luc Barton Memorial Scholarship in Music Music Value: 1 Number: $1,000 Funded by: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement enrolled in the third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree in the Department of Music. Selection based on musical merit and academic standing. Preference given to a student with a strong interest in science. By application to the Department of Music Endowed by the friends and family of Mr Luc Barton

Luc Barton Memorial Scholarship in Science Science Value: 1 Number: $1,000 Funded by: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement enrolled in the third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science with a major in Plant Biology. Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to a student with a strong interest in music performance. By application to the Department of Biological Sciences Endowed by the friends and family of Mr Luc Barton

Métis Nation of Alberta Undergraduate Award Open Value: Between $2,500 and $5,000 Number: Awarded to students of Métis ancestry with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in the first, second or third year of an undergraduate degree. Selection based on demonstrated involvement in the Métis community, academic standing and demonstrated financial need. In order to qualify for these awards, students cannot also be eligible for awards or funding designated for registered or treaty Indians. A student cannot receive this award and the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) Labour Market Development sponsorship in the same academic year. Apply by October 14 to the Aboriginal Student Services Centre. Applications can be found by visiting http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/aboriginalservices/scholarshipsawardsbu rsaries.cfm Métis Education Foundation (MEF), an affiliate of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA)

Métis Scholars Award Open Value: Between $10,000 and $20,000 Number: Awarded to students of Métis ancestry with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in a graduate program or professional program with differential fees (non-direct entry). Selection based on demonstrated involvement in the Métis community, academic standing and demonstrated financial need. In order to qualify for these awards, students cannot also be eligible for awards or funding designated for registered or treaty Indians. A student cannot receive this award and the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) Labour Market Development sponsorship in the same academic year. Apply by October 14 to the Aboriginal Student Services Centre. Applications can be found by visiting http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/aboriginalservices/scholarshipsawardsbu rsaries.cfm Métis Education Foundation (MEF), an affiliate of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA)

Northern Studies and Research Award Value: Number: Open Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in an undergraduate degree involving Northern studies and research or study leading to a Northern specialization. Northern is defined as any area of the world (Northern Hemisphere) being north of the southern limit of the boreal forest. Selection based on demonstrated commitment to pursuing Northern studies and/or research. This award is intended to provide financial support toward the cost of tuition, travel, or costs associated with research. By November 1 at the discretion of the Director or designate of UAlberta North Endowed by the International Winter Cities Committee

Peter Lougheed Leadership College Interdisciplinary Award Open Value: $2,500 Number: Up to 250 Funded by: Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing entering any year of an undergraduate or graduate degree who are scholars in the Peter Lougheed Leadership College. Selection based on academic standing, and demonstrated leadership potential through involvement and participation in university or community organizations. This award is also open to part-time students. By nomination from the Peter Lougheed Leadership College Annually funded by the Peter Lougheed Leadership College

Peter Lougheed Leadership College Interdisciplinary Scholarship Open Value: $2,500 Number: Up to 250 Funded by: Awarded to students with superior academic achievement entering any year of an undergraduate or graduate degree who are scholars in the Peter Lougheed Leadership College. Selection based on academic standing, and demonstrated leadership potential through involvement and participation in university or community organizations. This award is also open to part-time students. By nomination from the Peter Lougheed Leadership College Annually funded by the Peter Lougheed Leadership College

Vision Credit Union Ltd Scholarship Augustana Faculty Open Value: $1,350 Number: 3 Awarded to students with superior academic achievement enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree at Augustana Faculty. Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to students who completed high school in Alberta. Apply to the Augustana Awards and Financial Aid Office by submitting the online application for Awards and Financial Aid by April 30. Annually funded by Vision Credit Union Ltd for a minimum of five years