Arthur and Gertrude Agajanian Award
One or more awards, valued at a minimum of $400 each, are awarded annually to an undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences who has achieved a minimum overall average of 75% and who has a demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an interest in the promotion of health of older adults. Interested students should apply by October 15. This fund is made possible through the generosity of Arthur and Gertrude Agajanian, local Waterloo residents who have demonstrated their commitment to a strong and healthy community by investing in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo.
Applied Health Sciences Undergraduate Student Opportunity Award
Several awards are provided annually to support academically qualified students experiencing financial difficulties. The fund is made possible by donations from interested donors and by a matching grant from the Province of Ontario. Eligible students must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education.
Ross and Doris Dixon Award
An award, valued at up to $1,000, is presented annually to an outstanding full-time student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences who demonstrates financial need. Interested students should apply by October 15.
Aftab Patla Memorial Award in Kinesiology
One award, valued at up to $2,500, is provided annually to a student enrolled in Year Four of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences who has achieved a minimum overall average of 75% and who has a demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in biomechanics. Interested students should apply by October 15. This memorial award was established by the Kinesiology Graduate Student Association to honour Dr. Aftab Patla, a colleague, mentor, teacher, and friend who died in 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sunir Sharman Award
This fund has been established by Dr. and Mrs. Sharman to honour and recognize the contributions of their late son, Sunir, who was a student in the Recreation and Leisure Studies program at the University of Waterloo. The award will provide financial assistance to upper-year undergraduate students in the Recreation and Leisure Studies program who have demonstrated financial need. Awards may vary in value from $1,500 to $3,000.
Laura Talbot-Allan Award in Applied Health Sciences
One or more awards, valued at up to $2,000 each, are awarded annually to outstanding undergraduate students enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences who have demonstrated financial need and have achieved a minimum overall average of 80%. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an interest in the area of aging through academics and/or activities. An application is required by November 1 or March 1.