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Scholarships and awards

 

The School of Human Kinetics offers a number of Scholarships and Awards “to reward undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Human Kinetics program who have displayed achievement, leadership and competency".

Applications are only accepted at the start of Term 2. Completed applications should be returned to the Advising Centre.

Scholarships, Awards and Prizes

     
 
   
 

human kinetics faculty scholarship

One or more scholarships totalling $3,975 have been endowed by donations from the School of Human Kinetics' faculty, past and present. The scholarships are awarded on the recommendation of the School, to undergraduate students in the B.H.K. program who have displayed academic achievement, leadership and competency in their field of specialization.

physical education Alumni scholarships

One or more scholarships totaling $4,895 have been endowed by alumni of the School. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Human Kinetics, to undergraduate students in the B.H.K. program who have displayed academic achievement, leadership and competency in their field of specialization.

Janie and Hector wright memorial scholarship

A $1,200 scholarship has been endowed by Janie D. Bodner (Wright) BPE '56, in memory of her parents. The award is offered to an undergraduate student in Human Kinetics and is made on the recommendation of the School.

Captain c. y. Wu Scholarship in human kinetics

A $1,400 scholarship is offered by Captain C. Y. Wu and Dr. C. H. Wu, to a third or fourth year student in the B.H.K. degree program who has demonstrated an interest in aquatic coaching or management. Preference is given to a student with a background in an aquatic centre. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Human Kinetics, in consultation with the Manager of the UBC Aquatic Centre.

heather lawson memorial scholarship

As a memorial to Heather Lawson, a third year student in the School of Physical Education and Recreation who was tragically killed in a skiing accident in March, 1972, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Lawson of Victoria, have established a scholarship. In the amount of $1100, it is awarded to a student, preferably a woman, enrolled in the Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree program, with a specialization in leisure and sport management and proceeding to the third or fourth year of the program. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the School. The basis of award is sound academic standing and all round qualities of leadership.

mary isdale memorial scholarship

A $640 scholarship is offered to a student who achieves high academic standing in the third year of any field of study. Consideration is given to eligible students who, over a period of years, have demonstrated particular interest in highland dancing, Scottish country dancing, piping or drumming. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Human Kinetics.

william b. Mcnulty Human Kinetics scholarships

Two $500 scholarships have been made available by William B. McNulty, B.P.E. '68, M.P.E. '70, M.A. '83. The awards are made to students entering the second, third or fourth year who have combined academic excellence with an outstanding contribution in student or community affairs. Emphasis is put upon "service above self". One award is made to a male student, the other to a female. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Human Kinetics.

peter andrew marron memorial award

A $1,000 award has been endowed in memory of Peter Andrew Marron by his father George A. Marron. The Award is available to a student in the School of Human Kinetics who is in the Exercise Science Program, or involved in research work who displays scholarship, leadership and perseverance. Preference will be given to a student working in the Buchanan Lab or comparable program. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Human Kinetics.

Robert F. Osborne Memorial Award

A $4,785 award has been endowed in memory of Dr. Robert F. Osbornes outstanding service as coach, teacher and administrator during his 33 years as a faculty member at UBC, 27 of them as Director of the School of Physical Education and Recreation. The award is available to undergraduate students entering the final year of the Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree who have exhibited excellence in academics, athletics, and service in sport and recreation. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Human Kinetics.

Barbara Schrodt Award in Human Kinetics

A $1,000 award has been endowed by Barbara Schrodt for an undergraduate student entering the second, third or fourth year in the School of Human Kinetics, with preference for a student who has been an outstanding playing member of a women's field hockey team at UBC and is taking courses related to teaching physical and health education. If, in any year, there is no student who fulfills the preferred criteria, the award is given to a student who is an outstanding playing member on any women's athletics team. The award is made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Intercollegiate Coordinator, Department of Athletics.

robert w. shutz faculty prize in human kineticS

HUMAN Kinetics Faculty Prize-A medal and $200 prize, made available by the faculty of the School of Human Kinetics, is awarded to the head of the graduating class for the Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree.

w. gordon brandreth prize in human kinetics

A $600 prize has been endowed by Bertha Brandreth in memory of her husband W. Gordon Brandreth. The award is offered to a student in Health and Fitness program in the School of Human Kinetics, on the recommendation of the School.

lieutenant james douglas hamilton book prize

A prize of $550, in memory of Lieutenant James Douglas Hamilton, a graduate in Physical Education and a former member of the COTC of this University, who, on April 13, 1952, was killed in action in Korea, is offered by the Human Kinetics Alumni and Undergraduate Societies. The award is open to third year students in Physical Education showing academic and physical proficiency.

j. j. mcrae memorial prize

A prize of $580 endowed by Mrs. Robert F. Osborne in memory of her father, J. J. McRae, is awarded to a student in second or third year of the Physical Education option of the B.H.K. degree program with general academic proficiency who has made a contribution to youth work. Special consideration is given to a student who has worked with the blind or other handicapped groups.

leonard osborne memorial prize

A prize of $600, endowed by Robert F. Osborne in memory of his father J. Leonard Osborne, is awarded to a student in the second or third year of the Physical Education option of the B.H.K. degree program with general academic proficiency, who has demonstrated expertise and leadership in the field of coaching.

r. f. osborne Book prize

A prize of $500, in recognition of Robert F. Osborne's long and dedicated service to Physical Education, is awarded to a student in the B.H.K. degree Physical Education program, with general academic proficiency, leadership and service in the field of Human Kinetics.

john b. service memorial prize in human kinetics

A $525 prize has been endowed by family and friends in memory of John B. Service. The award is offered to a student specializing in Health and Fitness and is made on the recommendation of the School of Human Kinetics and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

human kinetics undergraduate society prize

These prizes have been initiated by members of the Human Kinetics Undergraduate Society and are intended to recognize students in the School of Human Kinetics who have made unselfish contributions to student and faculty life. The prizes of $250 are awarded to students in third or fourth year Human Kinetics, who have maintained a high overall academic average and have demonstrated leadership qualities through extra-curricular activities within the field of Human Kinetics. Students wishing to be considered for the prizes should include a resume and two letters of reference from professionals within the field of Human Kinetics. Completed applications must be received by February 1 and should be sent to: The School of Human Kinetics, War Memorial Gymnasium, 6081 University Boulevard, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1W5. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Human Kinetics, in consultation with the Human Kinetics Undergraduate Society.

 

school of human kinetics awards night

 

The School of Human Kinetics will host an annual awards night to recognize HKIN students who have been recipients of Academic Scholarships and Prizes. Further information regarding Awards Night will be available in September.

 

 

 

 

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