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Denise Emma Benzacar Field Study Awards

The Denise Emma Benzacar Field Study Awards were established by Denise (BSc '58) and Tom Dailey to help Faculty of Science students participating in the Faculty of Science Study Semesters, engaging in research at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Field Study Stations or taking part in field work as part of their academic curriculum.

Award amount: up to $1500 (amount may vary based on the number of applications)

David and Erica Davidovic Science Intern Award

The David and Erica Davidovic Science Intern Award was created in 2010 to benefit students studying abroad. The Davidovics recognize the value of out-of classroom learning experiences, particularly abroad, and an award value of several hundred dollars will be offered.

Award amount: up to $1500 (amount may vary based on the number of applications)

Ronald I. Levine Fund

The Ronald I. Levine Fund was created to help support the field study programs in the Faculty of Science through initiatives that would enable the Faculty of Science to consistently improve upon the services it provides to students participating in the field study programs.

Award amount: up to $1500 (amount may vary based on the number of applications)

Irene Woods Field Study Awards

The Irene Woods Field Study Awards were established by Irene Woods (M.Sc. '66) to help Faculty of Science students participating in the Faculty of Science Study Semesters, engaging in research at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Field Study Stations or taking part in field work as part of their academic curriculum.

Award amount: up to $1500 (amount may vary based on the number of applications)

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Award thank you notes

At the end of your field study semester you will be asked to provide a picture (preferably in the field) and a thank you note to the donors. The thank you note should contain the following information:

• First paragraph: introduce yourself as the award recipient for (name of) award. Tell the donor where you are from and why you chose to study at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ.
• Second paragraph: talk about what you are studying and what you plan on doing once you graduate from ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ. Talk about how the field study semester impacted your current/future decisions.
• Third paragraph: thank your benefactor for his or her generosity in setting up the award. Explain how the award helped you personally.

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³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Biology Student Union Bursary Fund

In addition to the Faculty of Science awards and as a Biology student you can also apply to the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Biology Student Union Bursary. The ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Biology Student Union Bursary fund is a merit-based bursary awarded to Biology students wishing to pursue field courses within the Department of Biology at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ. The MBSU is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the study of life; we believe that field studies are integral to an education in biology, and we strive to make field courses more accessible to our students.

Award amount: from $250-$1000 (amount may vary based on the number of applications)

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Vivian Lewin Field Study Endowment Award

Vivian Lewin Field Study Endowment Award – awarded to meritorious Bieler School of Environment (BSE) students. The award supports BSE students who wish to take a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ recognized field study abroad program OR have a pre-arranged independent course or Honours project that involves field research abroad. For more information, contact raja.sengupta [at] mcgill.ca for detailed information

If you are between 18 and 35 years old, canadian citizen or permanent resident, and have been living in Quebec for at least one year, you may receive funding for your project. For additional information on this funding opportunity, visit the website.