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The H.M. Chiang Award

Award presented to a graduating student in Psychology who reflects the personal and intellectual qualities, values, and interests embodied by Min Chiang during his career at UPEI. Included in these are:

i)          A commitment to excellence;

ii)          An interest in humanistic, person-centered and personal psychology;

iii)            Creativity, reflected through breadth of intellectual interests,

integrative conceptual work, and/or innovative solutions to broadly defined academic problems;

iv)            Personal qualities they bring to their work – personal involvement, maturity, and personal and intellectual honesty.

Awarded at the Psychology Graduation Luncheon and the UPEI Graduate Awards ceremony in May.

One (1) award.

Nomination to be made by a faculty member in the Department of Psychology, and must include:

i) A letter of nomination, outlining why the student is a deserving recipient with reference to the award criteria.

ii) An academic transcript.

Nominations are to be submitted to the Awards and Scholarship Committee of the Department of Psychology by March 15.

Nominations will be placed in the Department of Psychology for review by faculty, who then forward their recommendation to the Department of Psychology Awards and Scholarship Committee by March 31.

The Awards and Scholarship Committee then makes a recommendation to the Department at its April meeting.

Name of Scholarship/Award

Scholarship/Award Information

Number and Amount

Nomination/Application due

The Psychological Association of PEI Award

Presented to the outstanding graduating Psychology major chosen by the Department of Psychology. This award considers not only academic success, but also contribution to the Department.

Awarded at the Psychology Graduation Luncheon and the UPEI Graduate Awards ceremony in May.

One (1) award.

Nomination to be made by a faculty member in the Department of Psychology, and must include:

i) A letter of nomination, outlining why the student is a deserving recipient with reference to the award criteria.

ii) An academic transcript.

Nominations are to be submitted to the Awards and Scholarship Committee of the Department of Psychology by March 15.

Nominations will be placed in the Department of Psychology for review by faculty, who then forward their recommendation to the Department of Psychology Awards and Scholarship Committee by March 31.

The Awards and Scholarship Committee then makes a recommendation to the Department at its April meeting.

Name of Scholarship/Award

Scholarship/Award Information

Number and Amount

Nomination/Application due

The Dr Julian Jaynes Memorial Graduate Award in Psychology

Presented on an annual basis to a UPEI graduate who has been accepted as a candidate for graduate studies in Psychology.

Awarded on basis of:

a)    Graduate of UPEI Psychology program;

b)    Accepted into graduate program in Psychology, with evidence of acceptance provided.

Awarded at the Dean’s Honours and Awards Night in October.

One (1) scholarship of up to $1,000.

June 1; application to

Chair,

Scholarship and Awards Committee,

Department of Student Services,

W.A. Murphy Student Centre,

University of Prince Edward Island,

550 University Avenue,

Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3.

Forms available from Psychology Office and website.

Name of Scholarship/Award

Scholarship/Award Information

Number and Amount

Nomination/Application due

CPA Programme of Certificate of Academic Excellence

Presented to the student with the best undergraduate thesis in each Canadian Psychology Department for the each academic year.

Department Criteria (2007):

1) Grade exceeding 85;

2) Independence of research project;

3) Quality of research carried out;

4) Thoroughness of analysis;

5) Quality of writing and independence of writing;

6) Comprehensive grasp of the literature; and

7) Ability to articulate findings in some dissemination piece, including thesis defence.

Three (3) award annually.

The list of recipients will be published in the Fall issue of Psynopsis and on the CPA website.

Nomination to be made by a faculty member in the Department of Psychology, and must include:

i) A letter of nomination, outlining why the student is a deserving recipient with reference to the award criteria.

ii) Final copy of Honours thesis document.

To be considered, the thesis must be:

i) Successfully defended;

ii) Grade for the thesis (Psychology 490) submitted to the Office of the Registrar.

Nominations are to be submitted to the Awards and Scholarship Committee of the Department of Psychology by May 15.

Nominations will be placed in the Department of Psychology for review by faculty, who then forward their recommendation to the Department of Psychology Awards and Scholarship Committee by May 31.

The Awards and Scholarship Committee then makes a recommendation to the Chair, who forwards the nomination to CPA.

Name of Scholarship/Award

Scholarship/Award Information

Number and Amount

Nomination/Application due

The Dr. Julian Jaynes Memorial Entrance Scholarships

Presented on annual basis to students entering UPEI who intend to major in Psychology.

Awarded on the basis of:

a)    high academic standing at high school;

b)    letter outlining reasons for entering psychology;

c)    letters from two referees supporting intention to major in psychology

Awarded at the Dean’s Honours and Awards Night in October.

Up to five (5) scholarships of up to $1,000 per year

Early September, to

Chair,

Scholarship and Awards Committee,

Department of Student Services,

W.A. Murphy Student Centre,

University of Prince Edward Island,

550 University Avenue,

Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3.

Forms available from Psychology Office and website.

Name of Scholarship/Award

Scholarship/Award Information

Number and Amount

Nomination/Application due

The Dr Julian Jaynes Memorial Scholarships in Psychology

Presented on an annual basis to students who have been accepted into the majors program in Psychology at UPEI.

Awarded on the basis of:

a)    Best academic record prior to being accepted as Psychology major;

b)    Not already receiving UPEI renewable scholarships.

Awarded at the Dean’s Honours and Awards Night in October.

Two (2) renewable scholarships of up to $1,000 each.

Early September.

No student application necessary; nomination is at Departmental level.

Name of Scholarship/Award

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Number and Amount

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The Robert Haines Memorial Science Award of Merit

Presented to a student in third year or above.

Awarded on the basis of:

a)    Registration in the Faculty of Science;

b)    High academic standing (Dean’s Honour’s List is minimum);

c)    Service and leadership within the academic community or the community at large.

Awarded at the Dean’s Awards and Honours Night in October.

One (1) award.

Early September; nominations to:

Chair,

Department of Psychology,

University of Prince Edward Island,

550 University Avenue,

Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3.

Chair submits letter of nomination for successful candidate within the Department to the Dean of Science.

Name of Scholarship/Award

Scholarship/Award Information

Number and Amount

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Heaslip Renewable Scholarships

Presented to a student entering the 2^nd year of a four year Arts program.

Awarded on the basis of:

a)   Canadian citizenship;

b)   Demonstrated  financial need;

c)    Cumulative average of at least 70% in year 1 and subsequent years;

d)    Full-time student enrolled in year 2 of any four-year Arts degree program.

One (1) of %15,000 per year for the 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th year of the Arts program.

Early September; application to:

Chair,

Scholarship and Awards Committee,

Department of Student Services,

W.A. Murphy Student Centre,

University of Prince Edward Island,

550 University Avenue,

Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3.

Application forms available from Student Services.