Scholarships and awards
Students in Geography and Environmental Studies have exclusive access to a range of academic and non-academic awards for both incoming and current students. Most recipients are selected directly by the Department Awards Committee based on donor criteria without needing an application. In addition, students are also encouraged to explore faculty and university-wide scholarship opportunities.
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How to apply for an award
- Sign into AwardSpring (external link) to automatically import your MyTMU profile and view custom award matches.
- Complete the self-declaration form to unlock awards tailored to your identity and personal circumstances.
- Check the platform frequently to catch new awards as they open.
The following industry-sponsored awards are available to Geographic Analysis undergraduate students:
- $1,000 Environics Analytics Entrance Scholarship (two awards)
- $1,000 Environics Analytics First-Year Achievement Award
- $1,000 Environics Analytics Retail Geography
- $1,000 Environics Analytics Geodemographics
- $1,000 Environics Analytics Scholarship for Exemplary Service and Community Engagement
- $2,000 Environics Analytics Academic Career Award
- $1,000 Numeris Scholarship for Best Overall Performance in Research Methods
- Esri Canada GIS Scholarship for Best Overall Performance in GIS
The following award sponsored by Environics Analytics is available to Master of Spatial Analysis graduate students:
- $2000 Master of Spatial Analysis Entrance Scholarship
The following awards are made available each year by individual donors, or professional and community organizations:
- $1,000 Environmental Leadership & Community Engagement Award
- $1,000 Tracy Scott Memorial Award
- $750 (variable) Geographic Analysis Endowment Award
- $600 (variable) Nicholas J. Siller Founder's Award
- $500 Outstanding Overall Performance in Remote Sensing
- $250 Ontario Nature Award for proficiency in Environmental Analysis
- $200 Alumni Award
- Canadian Association of Geographers Award
Departmental awards for Geographic Analysis undergraduate students:
- $250 Outstanding Environmental Geographer in First Year
- $250 Outstanding Geographer in GIS in First Year
- $250 Outstanding Geographer in Second Year
- $250 Outstanding Location Analyst
- $250 Outstanding Performance in Environmental Analysis
- $250 Outstanding Performance in Retail Analysis
- $250 Outstanding Performance in Urban Analysis
- $250 Progress in the Program Year 1-2
- $250 Progress in the Program Year 2-3
Departmental awards for Environment and Urban Sustainability undergraduate students:
- $250 to $500 Best Overall Performance in First Year
- $250 to $500 Best Overall Performance in Second Year
- $250 to $500 Best Overall Performance in Third Year
Departmental awards for Master of Spatial Analysis graduate students:
- $100 Master of Spatial Analysis Best Poster Prize
- $250 Master of Spatial Analysis Award of Distinction
Whether your strengths are in academics, community engagement or you’ve made notable advancements in research, the TMU Faculty of Arts offers numerous ways to be recognized and supported.