School of Social Work

For a student who has completed second or third year of the Social Work program with clear academic standing; CGPA of 3.00; demonstrates a commitment to social justice and community development through work with seniors, newcomers, and/or women; be a Canadian citizen; a permanent resident or protected person; be an Ontario resident; demonstrate financial need. Such work may be in the context of a field placement, international placement, volunteer work, etc. Preference will be given to a student who speaks Portuguese. In the absence of a qualified Portuguese speaking applicant, the award may be given to an applicant who speaks a second language and meets the remaining criteria. Applicants must provide a written statement outlining how their work demonstrates a commitment to social justice, along with a letter of support from a student or instructor.

This award is available to full-time and part-time students in second and third year who have returned to school after spending time in the work force or have entered from another post-secondary institution. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to the life of the School and/or the community. A resume explaining how an applicant qualifies for the award must be submitted.

Available to full-time students in the first three years of the program, this award assists students who have demonstrated commitment to marginalized and vulnerable populations through intensive and ongoing community-based service. Applicants must have an 80% course load and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must submit a resume and a 500-word statement which highlights their community service and the impact of that service on the community.

Applicants must currently be enrolled and have completed at least one year in the Social Work program, in clear academic standing, with the intention of enrolling in the program for the next year. A completed budget form demonstrating financial need is to be submitted and applicants must show promise in Social Work studies despite significant personal issues. A statement explaining how the criteria are met and a resume must be submitted.

Open to a graduating student who has been accepted into an MSW program at a Canadian university. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence, financial need and level of commitment to pursuing a career in social work. Applicants must submit a resume and a 500-word statement indicating: 1) how graduate studies will contribute to their proessional development; 2) their career goals.

These awards provide financial assistance and recognize the academic achievement of full-time students in the School of Social Work.

The applicant should demonstrate financial need through completion of a detailed budget form. The applicant must demonstrate good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. A nomination may be made by a member of faculty, or of the community, or by yourself. A self statement of need is to be submitted. Applicants must submit a resume and a short statement demonstrating active voluntereesm within the community.

Eligble students must be a full-time student; Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person; be an Ontario resident; demonstrate financial need; min CGPA of 3.00 or higher; clear academic standing; provide evidence of interest and commitment to promoting the interests of elderly people with dementia and/or who are frail, through course work, field placements, volunteer or work experience, research, advocacy, etc. Applicants should submit a cover letter stating their demonstrated interest in areas such as clinical care of elderly persons with dementia; the development of community, policy and program supports for the frail elderly. Also include a letter of support from a professor or clinical instructor verifying their commitment to the elderly.

Available to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to child and youth work through volunteer/work experiences. Preference is given to students entering the final year of the program. Applicants must submit a resume and a 500-word statement indicating: 1) their history of work with children and youth and their signficant learning from these experiences; 2) how this award will support their future plans.

Available to one or two students in the second, third or fourth year of the Social Work Program who meet these criteria: 1) a caring attitude toward others; 2) involvement with one or more social movements or community groups; 3) leadership qualities which foster participatory democratic processes.

Each applicant must submit a resume and be nominated by at least one Ryerson Social Work student or a faculty member who has taught the applicant. The nominator is requred to provide a statement (not to exceed three typed pages) clearly addressing how the applicant fulfills all three criteria detailing: specific examples of the caring attitudes displayed by the applicant in particular settings or locations; the particular nature of and duration of the applicant's involvement with social movements of community groups; and the particular character or substance of the applicant's leadership qualities including style, and the setting or group in which those leadership qualities are evident. Written endorsements from sources other than the nominator will enhance the application. In case of a tie, more than one student may share the award. Applicants may be asked to appear for an interview with the Selection Committee.

Jenny Green was a graduate of the Ryerson School of Social Work who died (1987) in a tragic accident in Nicaragua where she was part of an international aid program. Students are nominated for these awards by at least one other student or faculty in the School of Social Work. An interview may be part of the selection process.

Award to a graduate of the degree program for excellence in social work practice paper.

Awarded to the female student who is enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in the Social Work program; has a clear academic standing; is a sole support parent of one or more children and demonstrates financial need.

Open to full-time students enrolled in the School of Social Work who have completed first, second and third years. To be eligible a student must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or Protected person; must be an Ontario resident; demonstrate financial need; demonstrate academic excellence with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and a clear academic standing; must demonstrate leadership in areas that exemplify the mission and valuse of the School of Social Work.

This Award was established to recognize the contributions and accomplishments achieved by students with learning disabilities, while overcoming personal obstacles. Financial need is also a consideration. It is open to full- and part-time students in the second, third and fourth years. Applicants must submit a resume, an academic record in good standing, a statement of financial need and one letter of reference in support of the applicant's commitment to social values

Awarded to a student enrolled full-time in the School of Social Work, with a minimum 50% course load, who has completed either the second or third year of the Program. Specific criteria include demonstrated commitment to issues of social justice as they relate to sexual orientation, gender and diversity; academic record in good standing and financial need. A 500-word statement indicating commitment to issues of social justice as they relate to sexual orientation must be submitted.  Students may apply themselves, or be nominated by faculty and/or other students.

Provides assistance a full-time student entering the fourth year of the Social Work Program based on demonstrated excellence in their third year Social Work Practice Seminar and Practicum (SWP 31A/B & SWP 36A/B). Students may apply on their own behalf or be nominated by their Faculty Consultant. In either case, the student is responsible for submitting all required documentation. The application materials must include: a copy of the third year field practicum evaluation; a copy of the third year major practice paper; a letter of recommendation from the third year Faculty Field Consultant; statement of financial need; verification fo a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Award is given in recognition of a third and a fourth year student, full- time or part-time, within the Program, who have made an outstanding contribution within the practicum, exceeding curriculum expectations. Nominations for the Award must be supported by both the Practicum Field Instructor and the Ryerson Faculty Field Consultant.