Student Awards
Students in Arts and Contemporary Studies (ACS) are eligible for a variety of academic scholarships and awards, including:
University-Wide Scholarships and Awards
Ryerson University offers many scholarships and awards, some of which are awarded automatically, and some of which require an application. For details visit Scholarships & Awards.
Faculty of Arts - Dean’s List
The Dean's List is recognition of undergraduate students' high academic achievement in an academic year. In June of each academic year, students enrolled in undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Arts who met the academic criteria outlined below will receive a Letter of Congratulations from the Dean. The Dean's List recognition is noted on a student's transcript.
To be eligible for consideration for the Dean's List, students must meet the following criteria:
- Students in full-time programs must be carrying an average unit load of over 4.0 for the two terms.
- Students in part--time programs must have completed a specified number of courses deemed by the Dean to be the equivalent of a full year of study in the program in which the student is registered.
- Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.67 for the academic year (Fall and Winter terms).
- Students must have all passing grades and a Clear academic standing for both terms. They cannot have received any Disciplinary Notices (DN) while at Ryerson.
ACS Term Awards
Each semester, students with the top GPA in each year win an award.
“Spirit of ACS” Awards
This award recognizes one second-year student, one third-year student, and one fourth-year student, who best epitomize the “Spirit of ACS”. Nominations are evaluated by a special sub-committee of students and professors who have been elected to the ACS Program Council.
Application and Nomination Forms
Spirit of ACS Award 
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Spirit of ACS Award
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ACS Semester Grants
Spring Deadline: March 11, 2013
Fall Deadline: Nov 1, 2013
Conference Participation Grant (CPG). Up to $500 will be awarded
The CPG is awarded to an ACS student who has been invited to present at a National or International Conference. The successful candidate will submit, by March 11, a short description of their research paper in context of the conference, a budget, and the conference acceptance letter (complete with dates, location, and title presentation.)
Adjudication of the award will be based on quality of the research and the interdisciplinary nature of the conference.
International Experience Grant (IEG). Up to $1000 will be awarded
The IEG is awarded to an ACS student who is taking initiative or is actively participating in an international opportunity. International experiences provide participants with a global outlook, enhanced intercultural and language skills and an opportunity to become increasingly self-reliant. It is anticipated that this will expand opportunities for students’ involvement in international work experience activities that contribute to their academic, professional and personal development. This grant excludes formal "Exchanges".
The successful candidate will submit, by March 11, a summary of their international experience (either expected or completed), a budget and the acceptance letter, (complete with dates and location). Students will also provide a plan detailing how their experiences abroad will open up opportunities to engage and give back in their own community.
All submissions need to be submitted to nicole.florecki@arts.ryerson.ca by March 1st for the Winter term 2013.