Scholarships & Awards

The Class of 50 Scholarship in Honours Economics

Established in 1982 by members of the Class of 1950 who graduated in Honours Economics. To be awarded to the student who has completed at least Level II of an Honours program in Economics, and who, in the judgment of the Department of Economics, has attained a high Sessional Average and has demonstrated leadership in undergraduate extracurricular activities.  Recent winners are listed below, for previous winners please click here

Most recent winner: Kaitlin Owens (2011)

The Denton Prize in Economics

Established in 2009 by J. Stephen Yeo (Class of 1972) in honour of Dr. Frank T. Denton, Professor Emeritus in Economics.  To be awarded to a student graduating from an Honours program in Economics who, in the judgment of the Department of Economics, has demonstrated outstanding achievement in Econometrics as well as overall academic merit.

Most recent winner: Christopher Watson (2011)

The Dr. Thomas Hobley Prize

Established in 1936 by bequest of Mrs. A. McNee of Windsor.  To be awarded to a woman student on the basis of the Sessional Average obtained in the penultimate level of a program in Economics or Political Science.  Recent winners are listed below, for previous winners please click here

Most recent winner: Sarah Kitai (2011) 

The William D.G. Hunter Prize

Established in 1995 by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Professor William D.G. Hunter, member of the Department of Economics from 1951 to 1984.  To be awarded to the student who achieved the highest standing in ECON 3LL3.  Recent winners are listed below, for previous winners please click here

Most recent winner: Samantha Todd (2011) 

The Hurd Medal

Established in 1955 by Donald W. Hurd (Class of '49) in memory of his father, Dean William Burton Hurd.  To be awarded to a student at graduation for distinguished achievement in an Honours programme in which economics is a major field of study.  Recent winners are listed below, for previous winners, click here

Most recent winner: Matthew Lubanovic (2011) 

The Sam Lawrence Prize

Established in 1957 by the East Hamilton Independent Labour Party C.C.F. Club in honour of Sam Lawrence. To be awarded to the student who, in the judgment of the Department of Economics, has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in courses in labour economics.  Recent winners are listed below for previous winners, please click here

Most recent winner: Patrick Stoesser (2011)

The MacGibbon Scholarship

Established in 1970 by bequest of Professor Duncan A. MacGibbon (Class of '08). To be awarded to the student in a program in Economics who, in the judgment of the Department of Economics, stands highest in courses in economic history.  Recent winners are listed below, for previous winners please click here

Most recent winner: Radomir Nevrlka (2011)

The William Mackenzie Memorial Prize

Established in 1977 in memory of Professor William MacKenzie by his friends and colleagues. To be awarded to the student who, in the judgment of the Department of Economics, has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in an undergraduate course in Economic Development (currently either Economics 3T03, Economic Development: Agriculture and Population or Economics 2F03, Globalization and Economic Development) or, in exceptional circumstances, for work in a related area.  Recent winners are listed below, for previous winners please click here

Most recent winner: Guerin Adrian (2011)

The Pevensing Scholarship

Established in 1987 by David C. Hannaford (Class of '64). To be awarded to a student who has completed Level I and 60 to 75 units of an Honours program in Economics and who, in the judgment of the Department of Economics, has attained notable academic standing.  Recent winners are listed below for previous winners, please click here

Most recent winner: Piyumi Galappatti (2011)

The Kenneth W. Taylor Book Prize

Established in 1976 by his children in memory of Dr. Kenneth W. Taylor (Class of '21), LL.D. (Class of '50). To be awarded to the student who, in the judgment of the Department of Economics, has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in courses within the areas of monetary economics and financial institutions, and of public finance.  Recent winners are listed below, for previous winners please click here

Most recent winner: Kent Ong (2011)

The Allan R. Veall Scholarship in Environmental Economics

Established in 2009 by the Veall family in memory of Allan R. Veall, B.A. (Class of ’45).  To be awarded to a student who has completed Level I and a minimum of 60 units in an Economics program and who, in the judgment of the Department of Economics, has demonstrated significant academic achievement in Environmental Economics as well as outstanding overall academic merit.

Most recent winner: Harrison Niznick (2011)

The Ralph Weekes Scholarship

Established in 1994 by the Investors Group Financial Services to recognize the accomplishments of Ralph Weekes (Class of '73).  To be awarded to a student enrolled in a program in Economics who, in the judgement of the Department of Economics, has attained notable standing.  Preference to be given to a student pursuing studies on a part-time basis.  Recent winners are listed below, for previous winners please click here

Most recent winner: Deborah Milinkovic (2011)