Value: up to $12,500

Description: The Jim MacNeill Award is named in honour of Jim NacNeill's outstanding contribution to promoting sustainable development. This award supports incoming MES/JD students in the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change. The joint MES/JD (formerly known as the MES/LLB) program was established in 1974 to encourage the integration of these two critical fields: environmental studies and law. Eligibility:

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents and/or protected persons who are residents of Ontario
• Selection criteria includes:
  • Incoming MES/JD
  • Academic accomplishments
  • Statement of Research and CV (upon nomination students will be contacted by OSAS and asked to submit these documents)
  • Financial need (upon nomination students will be contacted by OSAS and asked to complete the Student Financial Profile)

Note: Students may enter the MES/JD combined program starting with Law or with Environmental Studies.  Either way, students are considered for the Jim MacNeill Award upon being registered full-time (Fall/Winter) for the second year of study in the partner program. No Deadline as Students Are Nominated. Selection Process

• The MES/JD Program Committee identifies eligible nominees each year in early Fall term and through the OSAS requests appropriate documentation. Click here for more information.

Additional Information The value and number of award(s) in any given year will depend on the rate of distribution from the endowment fund and the number of recipients selected. Non-renewable.