Awards
The Modern Languages & Literatures department annually offers a combination of competitive and automatic awards. They are merit-based and are specific to our program. We can only consider students who have declared their major for awards. The University of Winnipeg has academic advisors who can help you determine your major and plan your degree.
If applicable:
Some awards require an essay submission, references or descriptions of your extra-curricular activities. Please read the award description for more information.
- You can apply for these awards by completing our General Application
- and any specific award applications in the “Recommended Opportunities” available to you through our online portal.
The Awards and Financial Aid Office also has numerous awards available for current UW students. Apply online every term.
Meadwell Scholarship in French
This scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, was established by Professor Kenneth Meadwell in honour of the 75th birthday of his mother, Shirley Meadwell, and the 80th birthday of his father, Frederick Meadwell, in 2002. It is awarded to an outstanding Basic French (40S) Manitoba high school graduating student who enrols in 6 credit hours of French Studies courses at the University of Winnipeg in the academic year following high school graduation.
French Studies Continuing Scholarships
1. French Studies Continuing Scholarship: FREN 1100
This scholarship, funded by alumni and friends of French Studies, is awarded to a French Studies student with distinguished performance in FREN-1100, Elementary French 1. To be eligible, the student must register for at least 6 credit hours in French in the Fall and Winter Terms following the award.
2. French Studies Continuing Scholarship: FREN 1102 and FREN 1103
This scholarship, funded by alumni and friends of French Studies, is awarded to a French Studies major with distinguished performance in FREN-1102 (Elementary French 2) and FREN-1103 (Elementary French 3). To be eligible, the student must register for at least 9 credit hours in French in the Fall and Winter Terms following the award.
3. French Studies Continuing Scholarship: FREN 1104 and 2105
This scholarship, funded by alumni and friends of French Studies, is awarded to a French Studies major with distinguished performance in FREN-1104 (Intermediate French 1) or FREN-2105 (Intermediate French 2). To be eligible, the student must register for at least 9 credit hours in French in the Fall and Winter Terms following the award.
French Studies Senior Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to 2 French Studies Majors or Honours students with distinguished performances in at least 12 credit hours of French Studies courses at the 2000-level. To be eligilble, the students must register for 9 credit hours in French, at least 6 of which must be at the 3000-level, in the Fall and Winter session following the award.
Ganesan Sri Ram Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in memory of Ganesan Sri Ram, a 1997 graduate of the University of Winnipeg. It will be presented alternately to a student of distinction who is majoring in French Studies or German Studies.
Mary C. Rowell Prize
This prize, given by the Alumni Association in memory of the late Miss Mary C. Rowell, form Dean of Women, is awarded upon the recommendation of the Modern Languages & Literatures Department to a student of the second or third year for general proficiency in French.
Gerritdina & Alphonse Hince Scholarship in French
This scholarship is provided by the Erica & Arnold Rogers Fund for Academic Excellence. It is awarded annually to the most promising student entering the final year of the 4-year or Honours French Studies Program.
Prix de l'Alliance française
These book prizes, offered by the Alliance française du Manitoba, will be awarded on the recommendation of French Studies to a FREN-1102 (Elementary French 2) or FREN-1103 (Elementary French 3) student, as well as to a FREN-1104 (Intermediate French 1) or FREN-2105 (Intermediate French 2) student who, at the end of the Fall Term, show promise in the study of French.
Orville Derraugh Memorial Essay Prize
This prize is established by Tamara Bernstein, a University of Winnipeg student from 1976 to 1978, in memory of Orville Derraugh. It is awarded for an outstanding essay submitted as part of a French literature course. All students applying for the Orville Derraugh Memorial Essay Prize must sign a statement declaring that the essay is their original work. Applications are to be picked up and submitted to the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, 3C02.
Esclarmonde de Foix Memorial Travel Scholarship
This scholarship is established by Tamara Bernstein, a University of Winnipeg student from 1976 to 1978. It is awarded anually to a student who has completed a minimum of 30 credit hours, including at least 6 credit hours in French, for studies in French language andéor French literature in France at a university, recognized language institute, or any other institution approved by the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures. Applications are to be picked up and submitted to the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, 3C02.
Victor Leathers Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, founded in 1982 in memory of Dr. V. Leathers, is awarded to a graduating student with a Major or Honours degree in French Studies, Theatre or the History of Art, to assist him or her to undertake a period of study at recognized university in France, in one of the areas specified above.
Major and Honours Gold Medal
These awards are made to an exceptional graduating student exclusively on the basis of Grade Point Average.