Services and SupportAwards and Scholarships in Other Certificate Programs<strong>The</strong> Nick P. Bada Award for Excellence in Project ManagementEligibility/Criteria: Students registered in the Project Management certificateprogram who have successfully completed the five core Project Managementcourses (CKPM 202, CKPM 203, CKPM 209, CKPM 211, and CKPM 212) andmaintained a minimum GPA of 3.33 (B+).Description: For academic excellence in completed course work in the ProjectManagement certificate program.Number of Awards Available: 1Value: $1,000How to Apply: Applications are available online.Application Deadline: August 17, 2012<strong>The</strong> Josette M. Billich Scholarship in NursingEligibility/Criteria: <strong>The</strong> scholarship will recognize the academic achievementof an exceptional student who is taking a Nursing course in <strong>The</strong> G. Raymond<strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> of Continuing Education who actively volunteers in the community,and has maintained a GPA of 3.0 (B). Preference will be given to a member ofthe Caribbean/African community.Description: For academic excellence in completed course workand/or demonstration of promise.Number of Awards Available: 1Value: $1,000How to Apply: Application available online.Application Deadline: August 17, 2012<strong>The</strong> Marilynn Booth AwardEligibility/Criteria: For students registered in their first <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> courseor returning students registered in a certificate programDescription: For sound academic/career plan and financial need in meetingeducational expenses.Number of Awards Available: 10Value: $1,000How to Apply: Applications are available online.Application Deadline: August 17, 2012LIFE Institute Jack Brown Award for Continuing EducationStudentsAwarded By: LIFE InstituteEligibility/Criteria: Students registered in a certificate program or in aGateway for International Professionals program at <strong>The</strong> G. Raymond <strong>Chang</strong><strong>School</strong> of Continuing EducationDescription: For demonstrated commitment to studies and activities designedto improve the quality of life of seniors in the community at large, and financialneed in meeting educational expenses.Number of Awards Available: TBAValue: $1,000How to Apply: Applications are available at the LIFE Institute and <strong>The</strong> G.Raymond <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> of Continuing Education, both located in Heaslip House,297 Victoria Street, and from the CESAR office (SCC 301) at 55 Gould Street.Application Deadline: September 17, 2012<strong>The</strong> Amy Casey Leadership AwardAwarded By: <strong>The</strong> G. Raymond <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> of Continuing EducationEligibility/Criteria: Students who have registered in the Certificate inBusiness Management, completed at least 50% of the program, andmaintained a GPA of 3.0 (B).Description: For academic excellence in completed course work anddemonstration that education has made a significant difference withintheir place of employment.Number of Awards Available: 1Value: $1,000How to Apply: Applications are available online.Application Deadline: August 17, 2012<strong>The</strong> Terri DeRose Memorial Award in Circulation ManagementEligibility/Criteria: Certificate students who have successfully completedMagazine Marketing and Circulation (CDJN 202) and achieved a minimumGPA of 3.0 (B) in the courseDescription: For academic excellence in completed course workand/or demonstration of promise.Number of Awards Available: 1Value: $1,000How to Apply: Applications available online.Application Deadline: August 17, 2012<strong>The</strong> <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> Student Handbook 2012–2013 31
Services and Support<strong>The</strong> Shawn Gallaugher Design Excellence AwardAwarded By: <strong>The</strong> G. Raymond <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> of Continuing EducationEligibility/Criteria: Certificate students who have completed ‘LandscapeDesign Studio’ (CKLA 330) (formerly known as ‘Project Studio’ (CKLA 719)),and have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) in the course.Description: For demonstrated creativity and design excellence in thecourse project completed in the course.Number of Awards Available: 1Value: $1,000How to Apply: Applications will be distributed in class.Application Deadline: August 17, 2012<strong>The</strong> Hamish Kippen Excellence in Arts AwardAwarded By: <strong>The</strong> G. Raymond <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> of Continuing EducationEligibility/Criteria: Certificate students who have completed at least threecourses (in total), both within the Arts area, as well as within the areas ofImage Arts, Fashion, Photography, or Interior Design through <strong>The</strong> <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong>,and have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B).Description: To recognize the academic achievement of an exceptionalcertificate student who has completed courses in both the arts and visual artsareas at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong>.Number of Awards Available: 1Value: $1,000How to Apply: Applications are available online.Application Deadline: August 17, 2012<strong>The</strong> Anne Smokorowski Award in Family SupportsEligibility/Criteria: Students registered in the Family Supports certificate,completed at least 50% of the program, and maintained a cumulative GPA of3.0 (B).Description: To recognize the academic achievement of an exceptionalcertificate student who has completed at least one half of the courses requiredfor a Certificate in Family Supports at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> and has maintained aminimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B).Number of Awards Available: 1Value: $1,000How to Apply: Applications are available online.Application Deadline: August 17, 2012<strong>The</strong> Kate Sorbara AwardEligibility/Criteria: Students registered in the International MidwiferyPre-registration ProgramDescription: Applicants must have successfully completed the first term ofthe International Midwifery Pre-registration Program, demonstrate a soundacademic plan oriented toward completion of their studies, and have provenfinancial need in meeting educational expenses.Number of Awards Available: 6Value: $600How to Apply: Applications are available at the International MidwiferyPre-registration Program office and will be given out in class.Application Deadline: August 17, 2012<strong>The</strong> Walter G. Pitman AwardEligibility/Criteria: Students registered in a <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> certificate programDescription: For academic excellence and contribution to the <strong>Ryerson</strong> communityNumber of Awards Available: 1Value: Approximately $350How to Apply: Students may apply personally or be nominated. Applicationsare available at <strong>The</strong> G. Raymond <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> of Continuing Education.Application Deadline: August 17, 2012<strong>The</strong> Claudette J. Smith Business Program AwardEligibility/Criteria: <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> Business Program student who hascompleted a minimum of two Business courses and maintained a cumulativeGPA of 3.0 (B). As well, student must be involved in voluntary or professionalactivity which has benefitted others.Description: For academic excellence in completed course work and/ordemonstration of promise.Number of Awards Available: 1Value: $1,000How to Apply: Applications are available online.Application Deadline: August 17, 2012<strong>The</strong> Elaine Stanton Award for Academic Excellence in theBridges to <strong>Ryerson</strong> ProgramAwarded By: <strong>The</strong> G. Raymond <strong>Chang</strong> <strong>School</strong> of Continuing EducationEligibility/Criteria: Student who has successfully completed two <strong>Chang</strong><strong>School</strong> Bridges to <strong>Ryerson</strong> courses with demonstrated academic excellence.Description: For academic excellence in completed course work for a <strong>Chang</strong><strong>School</strong> Bridges to <strong>Ryerson</strong> student.Number of Awards Available: 1Value: $1,000How to Apply: Applications are available online.Application Deadline: August 2, 2012<strong>The</strong> Pierre Taillon AwardEligibility/Criteria: Student registered in the Certificate in MarketingManagementDescription: For consistent academic proficiency and a sound career plan –must have completed four courses, with a minimum B grade, 3.0 GPA.Number of Awards Available: 1Value: $500How to Apply: Applications are available online.Application Deadline: August 17, 201232 For the most current information, see our website at www.ryerson.ca/ce.