Graduate Student Awards

Administered by the
UWO Centre for Inclusive Education

The goal of the Centre for Inclusive Education is to encourage collaborative investigations of theories and practices in an effort to enhance the educational opportunities of all students with exceptionalities. In order to encourage our graduate students to perform research in this area, we have established research awards for those completing a Master's thesis or Doctoral dissertation in the areas of special education and inclusive education.

Centre for Inclusive Education Research Award

Established with gifts from Alumni, this award is offered to graduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Education who will be completing a thesis on a topic related to the inclusive education of students with special needs. The award is granted through a competitive process that investigates both the merit of the project and of the student. Up to three awards of $750 each are granted annually. Eligible graduate students may apply for this award between November 15 and January 15 in each academic year; at that time, downloadable forms are available on the Centre's website. The winners are announced in February, and they are also acknowledged at the annual Faculty of Education Awards Ceremony the following June.

Congratulations to the 2007/08 Graduate Student Research Award Winners Michelle Baldwin, Katherine Davidson and Mikael Juras.
Research Award Winners.

Jessica Jean Campbell Coulson Award

This award, established through Foundation Western by Mr. David Campbell (BA '38) is presented in memory of his daughter Jessica, who was known for her care and compassion in assisting students with learning disabilities. This award is presented to one graduate student who is conducting research in the area of special education. The award is granted through a competitive process that investigates both the merit of the project and of the student. One award in the amount of approximately $1,125 is granted annually. Eligible graduate students may apply for this award between February 15 and April 15 in each academic year; at that time, downloadable forms are available on the Centre's website. The winner of the award is acknowledged at the annual Faculty of Education Awards Ceremony the following June. Jessica Jean Campbell Coulson Award Winners.

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