RYERSON UNIVERSITY
DOUG WEBB AWARD IN HISTORY
To provide financial assistance to third- or fourth-year students in the Arts and Contemporary
Studies program at Ryerson University.
Value: up to a maximum of $1000.00
Application Deadline: October 16th, 2015.
Eligibility/Criteria for the Doug Webb Award
Student must:
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be enrolled officially in the History program or the Arts and Contemporary Studies
four-year undergraduate degree program;
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be enrolled in the third or fourth year of the History or ACS program and be in clear
academic standing;
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not have received this particular award previously;
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be an Ontario resident;
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have completed at least four HIS/HST-coded courses successfully, including at least
one in the following subjects: American Civil War, First World War, Second World War,
or Third Reich with a minimum grade of B+;
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have a minimum B average overall;
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demonstrate financial need through submission of a budget form in accordance with the
Ontario Trust for Student Support guidelines;
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submit a cover letter that outlines academic and career aspirations and how the receipt
of this award might assist in achieving his or her goals, as well as submit a resume and
list of two references.
Selection Criteria (weighting):
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Demonstrated financial need: 35 per cent
Cover letter and resume: 30 per cent
Academic merit: 35 per cent
A selection committee composed of three faculty members of the Ryerson Department of History
will review applicants and make the final selection of the recipient based on the weighted criteria.
The award will be announced in November. Please note that only the award winner will be
contacted.
If in the opinion of the selection committee no applicants meet the outlined criteria, the award will
not be given to any applicant that year.
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
DOUG WEBB AWARD IN HISTORY
APPLICATION FORM
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________________________
Student Number: ____________________________SIN:______________________________
Program of Study: _____________________________________________________________
CGPA: _____________________________________________________________________
Year in Program: _____________________________________________________________
Please submit this application and the following documentation:
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A letter outlining academic and career aspirations and how the receipt of this award
might assist in achieving your goals (no more than 500 words);
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Completed Budget Form;
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Resume;
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List of references (two).
Submit to:
Ms. Anne-Marie Donovan
Department of History, JOR-501
Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3
Deadline Date:
October 16th, 2015.
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
DOUG WEBB AWARD IN HISTORY
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT
This information is collected under the authority of the Ryerson University Act and is used by
Financial Assistance at Ryerson University for the purposes of determining your eligibility for
financial assistance, including but not limited to financial awards and bursaries. The information
collected may also be used on an aggregate basis in order to comply with Ryerson University’s
statutory reporting obligations. The information you provide will not be disclosed for any other
purpose except as stated herein unless authorized and/or required by law. If you have questions
about the collection, use, and disclosure of this information by Ryerson University, please
contact Carole Scrase, Manager, Student Financial Assistance.
In order to assess your eligibility for some forms of financial assistance, we may need to review
your academic record. By checking the box below, you hereby consent to the disclosure of
your academic record by the Registrar to Financial Assistance for the purpose of
assessing your eligibility for student financial awards and/or assistance.
Please note that if you do not consent to the disclosure, we will not be able to determine
your eligibility for some forms of financial assistance.
NAME: __________________________________ STUDENT #: _______________________
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I consent to the disclosure of my academic record by the Registrar to Financial
Assistance for the purposes set out above.
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I do not consent to the disclosure of my academic record by the Registrar to Financial
Assistance for the purposes set out above.
SIGNATURE: ______________________________________ DATE: ____________________
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
DOUG WEBB AWARD IN HISTORY - Budget Form
NAME: __________________________________________ STUDENT #: _______________________________
The budget should be completed for Ryerson courses only (September to April-8 months). Do not include expenses while on a
co-op work term, exchange or for summer courses. All sections must be completed. Enter zero if the field is not applicable.
Educational Expenses
Amount
Study Period Resources
Amount
Tuition fees
$
Savings at start of September (include any funds used for
paying tuition fees and other school expenses in the
summer months)
$
Books and related supplies
$
Employment income during the academic year Stipends/
Teaching Assistants, etc.
$
Accommodation costs (check one box only).
 Away from home with shared rent. Report your share
only.
 Away from home on own.
 Live in Ryerson residence.
 Living with family/relatives.
$
Government student assistance - OSAP/Out of
Province/International (total loans/bursaries, OSAP Tuition
Bursary, Canada Millennium Scholarships, Aiming for the
Top, Merit or Entrance Scholarships, etc.)
$
Food (check one box only)
 Living away from home or in Ryerson residence.
 Living with family/relatives.
$
Utilities, phone, cable & internet costs (check one box only)
 Living away from home or in Ryerson residence.
 Living with family/relatives.
$
Specify which one(s)
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
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Bank Line of Credit or Credit Cards
$
Funds available or funds used to pay for current year tuition,
other educational or living expenses through a Bank Line of
Credit or Credit Cards
Other forms of government assistance (Social Services,
Orphan/Disability pensions, allowances, etc.)
$
Specify which one(s)
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Personal/miscellaneous – includes clothing, personal
medication, prescription glasses and dental work not
covered by private medical/dental insurance.
$
All money/cash/gifts/monthly allowances and/or loans
received from parents, spouse/partner or other persons.
Include any funds used to pay for tuition fees, books, etc.
$
Transportation to and from classes only, whether driving or
using public transit. Do not include trips home.
 Within the GTA.
 Outside GTA.
 Within walking distance.
$
All other sources of income received
Check one:
 Other Scholarships/Awards/Bursaries
 Educational Scholarship Trust Funds/RRSPs
 Other income (investment dividends, insurance
benefits, income tax rebate, etc.)
$
Total Educational Expenses
$
Total Resources
Ontario Residency : The Doug Webb Award in History requires that all candidates meet Ontario residency requirements.
Please check off all categories that apply to you:
 Canadian Citizen/permanent resident and
 Lived in Ontario for at least 12 months prior to commencing full-time post-secondary studies or
 Spouse has lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months prior to this academic year and was not enrolled in full-time
post-secondary studies for this 12 month period or
 My parent(s), step-parent(s), legal guardian(s) or official sponsor(s) have lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive
months up to the beginning of this study period
Declaration and Understanding: Please check off the box:
 I hereby declare the information provided on this form is complete with no misrepresentation of my personal and family
resources.
Student’s signature ________________________________________________ Date_______________________________
NOTE: All personal information submitted on this form will be held in strictest confidence.
DEADLINE: October 1st, 2014.
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