Early Childhood Studies

Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships

The Financial Aid and Awards office is located in POD-59 (Lower Ground level).

This office can answer your questions about Ontario Student Assistance Plan (OSAP) applications, and provide information on other types of financial assistance. This office can also assist you with out-of-province student aid programs, administers a number of Ryerson bursaries (non-repayable aid grants), provides short-term loans, and administers student awards.

Phone: (416) 979-5113
Website: www.ryerson.ca/financialaid

Scholarships & Awards

There are many awards available to both new and returning Ryerson students. Some awards are given automatically while others require time to review eligibility and complete applications. The reward can be well worth the effort.

For full details, visit: ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards

The School of Early Childhood Studies holds its Annual Awards Presentation and Student Recognition Ceremony in the fall semester. For Fall 2012, the event will be held Monday, November 19, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in POD 250.

Awards Without Application:

Colleen Roulston Memorial Award
$200.
For achieving a high standing in the research courses - CLD 322 and CLD 323 and/or demonstrating a persistent commitment to the child care field through a combination of skills and knowledge in research, administration, and/or child care policy.

Awards Requiring Application:

Nancy C. Sprott School of Early Childhood Studies Awards
$8000 x 8 The amount may vary annually.
To recognize the academic achievement of full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled in the School of Early Childhood Studies. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and academic excellence, a commitment to the field of Early Childhood Studies through volunteer activities in the community or in the Ryerson community.
Application Form for the Nancy C. Sprott School of Early Childhood Studies Award {PDF]

Ryerson General Scholarships
$450. x 2. The amount and number of recipients may vary annually.
For academic achievement and professional excellence as an early childhood educator. Awarded to students, in the ECS full-time or part-time program, who have demonstrated financial need, and either (i) above average academic achievement in all courses demonstrated by a minimum 3.0 GPA and above satisfactory competence in field education, OR, (ii) professional excellence as an Early Childhood Educator through a commitment to the profession and/or the School, involvement in extra-curricular activities relative to the field, excellent interpersonal skills with professionals and peers, and/or outstanding competence in field education and academic achievement in all courses (minimum 2.0 GPA).
Application Form for the Ryerson General Scholarship {PDF]

Jillian Logel Memorial Scholarship
$1345.
For demonstrating recognition of the need for ongoing professional development, completing field education experiences which demonstrate an understanding and a contribution to the community and its resources, demonstrating leadership within the student body to promote the concept of “developing professionalism”, continuing to demonstrate a natural ability and enthusiasm for teaching young children in a creative and caring manner, demonstrated financial need and for maintaining a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average. Awarded to students registered full-time in the second or third year of the ECS program. The student applicant must submit a short essay supporting the above criteria as well as complete a “Budget Form”.
Application Form for the Jillian Logel Memorial Scholarship {PDF]

Meghan Savage Memorial Award
$950. The amount may vary annually.
For a full-time student in the third or fourth year who plans to pursue a teaching career in early childhood education and demonstrates interest and commitment to teaching young children. The student applicant must submit a one-page essay and have not received any other scholarship or award from the School or the University within the calendar year of the application.
Application Form for the Meghan Savage Memorial Award {PDF]

Rotary Club of York Literacy Award
$1000. The amount may vary annually.
Awarded to one undergraduate student, in the full-time or part-time program. who has successfully completed CLD 314 (Literacy 1) and has demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in promoting literacy in the community. Applicants are asked how they demonstrate the Rotary Club’s adopted philosophy of the Four-Way Test, promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. It asks the following four questions: Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Application Form for the Rotary Club of York Literacy Award {PDF]

See full list of Program Specific Scholarships for Returning Students.