Established by Thomas S. Axworthy, M.A. '71, Ph.D. '79, with royalty proceeds realized from the sale of the publication entitled A Just Society, co-authored with former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Awarded

to a full-time student in the Masters of Public Administration Program on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. This award is intended for a student who is doing research on the issues of federalism, social justice and equity in Canadian society and the ways in which they can be strengthened in the future. Application is by letter to the School of Policy Studies at the time of application for admission to the MPA program. The selection is made by the Director of the School of Policy Studies. Value variable.