2024 Award of Distinction Application

The SSMU Awards of Distinction are designed to recognize students with strengths in extra-curricular activities and academics at McGill University. Elevate your accomplishments and stand out among your peers as scholarships are bestowed upon individuals who epitomize excellence, dedication, and a commitment to making a lasting impact on the McGill community.

If you’re an active SSMU member who has completed a minimum of twelve credits in the current academic year and is not graduating, you’re already eligible to apply.

Scholarships will be awarded to winners to recognize and honor the recipient’s accomplishments and provide practical support to help further their academic journey and future pursuits.

Submit your application via the form.
The deadline to apply is March 22, 2024, at 23:59pm

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Funding Commissioners at fundcom@ssmu.ca.

Preferred Name *

Legal First and Last Name *

First

Last

Date of Birth *

McGill Student ID *

McGill Email *

Faculty *

Major(s) and/or Concentration(s) *

Year of Study *

Will you be studying at McGill or another academic institution for the 2024-2025 school year? *

Yes at McGill
No
Yes at another institution

Cover Letter *

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A one-page response to the following essay questions: (a) What have been your most significant contributions to the quality of student life at McGill University and why? (b) What are your long-term goals and how have your academic endeavors contributed to the achievement of these objectives?

Resume *

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Unofficial McGill Transcript *

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Letter of Recommendation from Professor *

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1 letter of recommendation from an instructor at McGill University. Alternatively, you may ask a Teaching Assistant to write the letter.

Letter of Recommendation from Individual *

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1 letter of recommendation from an individual who can attest to the significance of the applicant’s contributions to student life.

Additional Documents

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If you have extenuating circumstances which you would like the SSMU Funding Committee to know, please provide any necessary documentation. You can also provide a self-assessment of financial need, such as a similar document used by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office (SSAO).

Additional Comments

Conditions

1. *

I understand that if I am selected, I am responsible to provide the following information: citizenship, bank account information, mailing address, and cheque payable. I understand that if I do not provide the following information, I will forfeit my application status.

2. *

To the best of my knowledge, I certify that the information on this form is accurate and correct.

Website / URL

Website / URL

Name