Awards

Prizes in Jewish Studies

Alfred Bader Prize in Jewish Studies

Established in October 1982 by Alfred R. Bader, Science 1945, Ph.D. (Harvard), and awarded on the basis of academic distinction in a Jewish Studies cognate course. Selection will be made by the Faculty of Arts and Science Awards Committee on the recommendation of the Director of the Jewish Studies Program.

Naim S. Mahlab Scholarship in Jewish Studies

Established in April 2006 by Naim S. Mahlab, B.Com. 1949, and awarded on the basis of academic excellence to students entering the third or fourth year of a Jewish Studies degree program who have the highest grades in Jewish Studies courses and cognate courses as determined by the department. At the discretion of the department students entering second year may be considered.

 

Prizes in Hebrew Studies

Harry Abramsky Prize in Hebrew

Awarded annually to the student who obtains the highest standing in HEBR 191.

Mary Fraser McLennan Prize in Hebrew

Founded by her sons in memory of Mary Fraser McLennan, of Lancaster. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence in classical Hebrew. Selection will be made by the Faculty of Arts and Science Awards Committee on the recommendation of the Director of the Jewish Studies Program. 

 

Bursaries

Robert Bater Award in Jewish Studies

Established by Regina and Irving Rosen and friends and family of Robert Bater, for many years a distinguished professor, Head of the Department of Religion and Principal of Queen's Theological College, and awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit to 1) a student concentrating in Jewish Studies, or 2) a student who is enrolled in at least one course in Jewish Studies.

Regina Rosen Award

Established in April 2006 by Irving Rosen to honour his wife, Regina Rosen, B.A. 1980, and awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to a student pursuing a concentration in Jewish Studies.