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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


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


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.”


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!”


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


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


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.”


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.”


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


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.”


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


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.”


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



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.”


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!”


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.”



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!”


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.”


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.”


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!”


Marcin Konieczny (Social Sciences)

“This award has allowed me to

stay in school, so to me, it

means my whole future and

career. Thanks!”


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.”


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.”


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!”


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!”


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.”


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.”


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.”


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.”


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.”



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!”


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



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.”



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