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RISING STARS 2014
UVic Faculty of Social Sciences, January 28th, 2014
April Tellier (Psychology)
“The scholarship I have
received has meant so much to
me; not only has it aided me
financially, but it has also
encouraged me to continue
striving for excellence. Being
recognized for both my
academic success as well as my
dedication to the community
has inspired me to carry on
doing the best I can to benefit
myself and others. Thank you
so much.”
Andrew Soles Memorial Scholarship
Louisa (Qinlu) Chen (Economics)
“Receiving this award is a great
honour, and it inspires me to
pursue advanced education to
further my knowledge. I really
appreciate the recognition and
support from the economics
department.”
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
Megan Spencer (Anthropology & Environmental Studies)
“I am very thankful for my
scholarship in Environmental
Studies. Academic achievement
awards keep me motivated to
try even harder next term!”
Rhys Alexander Davis Scholarship in
Environmental Studies
Nina Moffat (Geography)
“Thanks to the generosity of
scholarship donors, I have been
able to take courses that
interest me and support my
studies, but don't necessarily
contribute to my degree. In this
sense, scholarships have helped
me to become a more well-
rounded student and I am very
grateful for the opportunities
that they have provided.”
Ross Geography Scholarship
UVic Excellence Scholarship Renewal
Heather Clifford (Political Science)
“I am very appreciative of the
scholarship that I received, for
it has afforded me
opportunities that would not
otherwise be possible. It has
also served to further motivate
me in my studies.”
Richard J. Powers Memorial Scholarship
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
Zachary Burrill (Political Science)
“I could describe my
scholarship as „that which paid
the security deposit for my
apartment‟; however, the
financial support that UVic has
provided me over the last few
years has meant far more than
this particular economic relief.
Without scholarship I would
never have been able to attend
this university, and, therefore,
I thank the university and
department.”
Walter D. Young Book Prize
UVic Excellence Scholarship Renewal
Elana Lopez (Political Science)
“It was very gratifying to
receive the Jarmila Vlasta Von
Drak Thouvenelle Co-op
Scholarship and know that my
university was supporting me
during my work term. The
scholarship allowed me to focus
on my advocacy work in the
Philippines regarding migrant
workers‟ rights.”
Jarmila Vlasta Von Drak Thouvenelle Co-op
Scholarship
Rosie Child (Geography & Environmental Studies)
“I am grateful to
have received this award; it has
allowed me the opportunity to
work less and put more time
into my classes and
volunteering.”
Derrick & Gwen Mallard Scholarship in
Environmental Protection
Andrew Denhoff (Environmental Studies)
“By completing environmental
studies co-operative education,
I was exposed first hand to the
complex and dynamic ways in
which theory meets
practice, and where critique
meets solutions. I have found
that I have been able to provide
more grounded insight when
discussing course concepts,
especially in the seminar
setting.”
Co-op Student of the Year Award
Hannah Mohun (Psychology)
“I really appreciate the
recognition and I have
thoroughly enjoyed my
experience as a Psychology Co-
op Student! Being nominated
as Psychology Co-op Student of
the Year rewarded the time and
dedication that I have put into
my co-op positions and
schooling.”
Co-op Student of the Year Award
Mariam Ghani (Sociology)
“Receiving this award is such
an honour on top of my
exceptional co-op experience as
an international student
working at the International
Office. Most importantly, I have
made my rarely impressed
mother very proud!”
Co-op Student of the Year Award
Wade Spearin (Psychology)
“My scholarship was a blessing
that allowed me to focus on my
school instead of my finances. It
has encouraged me to excel in
my studies, and I cannot wait
to start applying my knowledge
to make the world a better
place.”
Hector William Hadland Scholarship in
Psychology
Sasha Gronsdahl (Political Science)
“I am honoured to be
recognized for my co-op work –
my co-operative education
terms have helped me decide
what career path I want to
pursue and what kind of work
drives and inspires me.”
Co-op Student of the Year
Carolyn Taylor (Psychology)
“It is due to the generosity of
the university and scholarship
benefactors that I am able to
continue my studies. I am truly
grateful and I thank you for the
opportunities these
scholarships have afforded me.”
Jarmila Vlasta Von Drak Thouvenelle
Scholarship
Howard Petch Scholarship
University of Victoria Faculty Scholarship
President's Scholarship
David Sirtonski (Psychology)
“I‟m so very grateful for this
award as winning it has meant
the world. I‟m able to focus on
my studies and with
significantly less stress! But
most importantly, it has meant
I no longer have to buy the
generic brand of macaroni &
cheese and can now afford
Kraft! Oh thank you! [wipes
away tears of joy]”
President‟s Scholarship
Jessica (Si) Liu (Social Sciences)
“Scholarship means that what I
have paid has been recognised.”
Mao Tse Tung Memorial Award
President's Scholarship
Nigel Figueiredo (Economics)
“The recognition of winning the
Howard Petch Scholarship (and
all other scholarships received)
for the highest GPA in all of
UVic Social Sciences means the
world to me. I‟d like to
resoundingly thank UVic and
all the Scholarship Donors for
their generous funding of my
education, and for letting me
focus purely on academic
success and volunteering my
time for worthy causes.”
Howard Petch Scholarship
Frank and Margaret Gibbs Scholarship
Jarmila Vlasta Von Drak Thouvenelle
Scholarship
University of Victoria Faculty Scholarship
President's Scholarship
Wendy Lezetc (Psychology)
“I am thankful and humble to
be associated with this
scholarship. The University of
Victoria not only recognizes my
past accomplishments, but also
helps facilitate and enhance my
future academic endeavors.
Alexander and Helen Stafford MacCarthy Muir
Scholarship
Ryan Quan (Economics)
“I cannot express exactly how
much my scholarship has
meant to me, but if I were to
construct a 90% confidence
interval centered around the
estimator x̅ I could get a pretty
good idea.”
UVic Excellence Scholarship Renewal
Rui Zhu (Economics)
“Receiving the scholarship will
be the first step toward success,
and I intend to study hard and
contribute to the development
of the department.”
Dr. Leo Bakony Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship
Zoey Verdun (Economics)
“Winning scholarships at UVic
offered continuing
encouragement. It provided
recognition of my effort and
accomplishment during my
undergraduate years.”
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
Peter Gibbs (Geography & Environmental Studies)
“My scholarships have meant
that I have been able to focus
less on worrying about money,
and more on political
organizing work. It has
enabled me to take on
leadership roles in the Divest
UVic campaign on campus, and
the No Tankers campaign off
campus.”
Stephen Canning Memorial Scholarship
Vicky Husband Scholarship
President's Scholarship
John Foster (Anthropology)
“I am incredibly grateful for the
award that I received. As well
as lightening the financial
burden, it provided me with the
confidence to excel during the
fall semester and approach my
academic potential.”
President's Scholarship
Alexandra Fisher (Psychology)
“I feel very lucky and very
grateful to have received my
UVic scholarships. They have
given me the freedom to focus
on school without having to
worry about student loans or
even tuition deadlines!”
Dr. Douglas Earl Alcorn Scholarship
President's Scholarship
Naomi Ridley (Psychology)
“I am very grateful to have won
this award as it has allowed me
to fund the final year of my
undergraduate degree. More
importantly however, being
recognized for my achievements
has given me the motivation
and confidence to continue
pursuing my career goals.”
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
Xi Yao (Psychology)
“Receiving the Hector William
Hadland Scholarship in
Psychology not only showed the
recognition of my hard work,
but also encouraged me to keep
pursuing my studies in this
field. I really appreciate it.”
Hector William Hadland Scholarship in
Psychology
Brad van Dyck (Sociology)
“I am deeply appreciative to
have received these awards;
Uvic‟s generous funding
throughout my undergraduate
studies has taught me to set
ambitious goals and work hard
to achieve them. I would like to
extend my sincere gratitude to
the dedicated faculty members
in the departments of Sociology
and Economics for their
formative role in helping me
succeed.”
J. Alan Baker Memorial Scholarship
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
President's Scholarship
Hannah Caird (Psychology)
“The Jamie Cassels
Undergraduate Research
Award has given me the
opportunity to pursue research
in the area of Educational
Psychology, gain hands on
skills collecting, analyzing and
presenting data, and has
reinforced my interest in
attending graduate school.”
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
Laura Lapadat (Social Sciences)
“This scholarship has allowed
me the freedom to pursue my
education without financial
barriers and the opportunity to
devote my time to schoolwork
and to volunteering. Thank you
so much!”
President's Scholarship
Deirdre Huestis (Political Science)
“I am incredibly grateful for the
T.S. McPherson renewable
entrance scholarship, as it has
contributed to a great portion of
the fees for my studies at the
University of Victoria, allowing
me to continue my degree at a
steady pace while remaining
debt free. Thank you very
much!”
T.S. McPherson Entrance Scholarship Renewal
Tara Chang-Swanson (Sociology)
“I am incredibly grateful for
this academic scholarship. This
scholarship allows me to
pursue my undergraduate
degree full-time this year at the
University of Victoria, and
greatly decreases the financial
burden associated with my
post-secondary education.”
Roy E. L. Watson Scholarship
Alice Meilleur (Geography)
“My award means knowing that
my hard work paid off and
reinforces that one day all the
debt and chaos was worth it
because I will be getting to do
something I love!”
City Of Victoria Book Prize
Kelly Sutton (Psychology)
“Receiving the JCURA award
has helped me to conduct
research this year on the
impact of both exercise and
concussion on brain function of
athletes using a form of
neuroimaging technology. It
has been an invaluable
experience that will positively
impact on my future.”
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
President's Scholarship
Casey Sharpe (Psychology)
“I am incredibly appreciative of
receiving the President's
Scholarship. It has really lifted
a financial burden and given
me an ease of mind I wouldn't
have achieved without it. It has
allowed me to focus on school
and volunteering on campus
and for that I am grateful.
Thank you so much!”
President's Scholarship
Nicholas Garmulewicz (Economics)
“The JCURA award was a most
unexpected but wonderful
addition to my last year here at
UVic. I look forward to sharing
my research that this award
has helped bring forward, and
aim to use the lessons I‟ve
learned here for my future
endeavours.”
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
Christina Price (Environmental Studies)
“I am incredibly thankful for
my scholarship because it has
allowed me to pursue my
studies relatively worry-free
financially. It has been an
tremendous blessing and given
me the opportunity to try
things I might not have had the
chance to otherwise.”
UVic Excellence Scholarship Renewal
Valeria Sorokina (Psychology)
“This scholarship has meant a
lot to me, because it proved
that your efforts do pay back,
and all that time I spent
studying was noticed and
rewarded!”
President's Scholarship
Marcin Konieczny (Social Sciences)
“This award has allowed me to
stay in school, so to me, it
means my whole future and
career. Thanks!”
President's Scholarship
Renee Rogers (Sociology)
“This scholarship has allowed
me to quit my part-time job and
focus all of my attention on my
studies and my personal
research.”
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
Katt Grant (Economics)
“This award has given me extra
confidence for entering the
workforce, as well as all the
great experiences I've gained
throughout my co-op
workterms. I feel ready to begin
my working career, for which I
am grateful to the Social
Sciences co-op department.”
Co-op Student of the Year Award
Paige Erickson-McGee (Geography)
“I am honored to be the
recipient of the JCURA
scholarship. Without generous
contributions like these, there
would be many students, such
as myself, unable to complete
their education. I am very
grateful to have this
opportunity and am looking
forward to the rest of my
studies in Geography here at
UVic. Thank you!”
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
Ray Power (Economics)
“I am very grateful for the
scholarships I have received.
They have given me the
opportunity to focus on my
studies. Thank you!”
Jarmila Vlasta Von Drak Thouvenelle
Scholarship
University of Victoria Faculty Scholarship
President's Scholarship
Isabela Vera (Sociology)
“My scholarship has allowed
me to spend less time at work
and more time in the library –
as well as the opportunity to
participate in my first research
fair.”
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
Nic Healey (Anthropology)
“My scholarship has meant
being able to devote myself to
my education. It has given me
the opportunity to challenge
myself in ways I never
otherwise could have.”
UVic Excellence Scholarship Renewal
Ryan Lim (Psychology)
“As someone who is passionate
about science and research, this
scholarship allows me to
pursue my goals more easily.
Due to the contributions of
those involved with these
scholarships, I have been able
to spend more time researching
the effects of concussion on
higher level cognitive
functions.”
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
Thomas Steinshamn (Social Sciences)
“The scholarship awarded to
me made me feel even more
welcome to the University of
Victoria, which is important
when you are a long way from
home. Thank you.”
European Study Abroad Travel Grant
Jas Johal (Psychology)
“Receiving a scholarship this
year has given me the
opportunity to better apply
myself to my coursework, as
well as allowing me the time to
pursue a few courses out of
interest. The extra financial
support has given me the
chance to spend more time
enjoying not only my studies,
but extracurricular activities as
well.”
Jarmila Vlasta Von Drak Thouvenelle
Scholarship
University of Victoria Faculty Scholarship
President's Scholarship
Rachel Lott (Economics)
“I am grateful for these awards
as the additional financial
support has allowed me to
concentrate on my studies. I
also appreciate the recognition
of my hard work.”
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
President's Scholarship
Dayna Fleming (Anthropology)
“The scholarship I received in
September has meant a lot to
me, paying for my fall semester
and helping me reduce some of
the debt I will face once I have
graduated. For that I am very
grateful, and feel motivated to
continue to perform well in my
studies! Thank you!”
President's Scholarship
Adam Tran (Political Science)
“It has been a great experience
learning from and working with
such wonderful professors and
fellow students during my
Undergrad. They have made it
a pleasure to engage with such
important and meaningful
issues – thanks to the
department for the
recognition!”
General Undergraduate Scholarship
University of Victoria Faculty Scholarship
President's Scholarship
Amy Becker (Anthropology)
“Thank you to Helen Kobrc and
Dr. Brian Thom for their
ongoing support and
mentorship during my
professional and academic
development. I am so fortunate
that the Co-operative
Education Program has
supported me in exploring my
professional interests and the
JCURA award has allowed me
to put into practice the type of
research I love to do.”
Co-op Student of the Year Award
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award
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