The B. Anne Wood Leadership Award supports third-year undergraduate students at the Faculty of Social Sciences who show exceptional leadership potential. This prestigious scholarship enables the recipient to design and carry out a self-defined project that strengthens their leadership skills, commencing in the summer following their third year and concluding within 12 months.
About Dr. B. Anne Wood
Dr. B. Anne Wood (1937–2024) was a passionate educator, violinist, and historian. A dedicated advocate for exceptional learners and progressive education, she spent her life teaching, researching, and contributing to her communities in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia. Through this award, her legacy supports students who are ready to make meaningful change through bold, self-led initiatives.
What kind of project can you propose?
- Lead an innovative initiative to address a social issue in your community
- Pursue a transformative educational experience
- Undertake a personal development project that prepares you for future leadership
Award Details
Minimum Value: $10,000
Number of Awards: 1
Application Deadline: January 15
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
- Be enrolled in the third year of an honours undergraduate program at FSS (must have completed a minimum of 54 units and a maximum of 81 units on January 15, 2025)
- Show demonstrated leadership capacity
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected/refugee person, or international student
How to Apply
and include:
- A Curriculum Vitae
- Your project proposal (description, timeline, budget)
- The anticipated impact and how you will evaluate success
- A letter of support from a professor or mentor
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview with a panel of representatives from the Faculty of Social Sciences in April.
Questions?
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