Grants and Awards

Every year ASUS allocates a certain amount of money for a number of funds and grants available to both ASUS committees and groups as well as individual Arts and Science Students and other on-campus groups and clubs. We also have several ASUS Awards for students in Arts and Science. If you have any questions please contact the Vice-President, Duncan Peterson, at vp@asus.queensu.ca.

AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS
Below is a list of the various awards and scholarships awarded by ASUS. Applications are due in the Winter Semester for all awards, with the exception of the W. J. Barnes Teaching Award, which is awarded once per semester and thus also due in the Fall Semester. Any questions please email the President at president@asus.queensu.ca or the Vice-President at vp@asus.queensu.ca.

MARK R. WILSON AWARD
The Mark R. Wilson Award shall be considered to be the highest tribute the Society may pay to an Arts and Science student for valuable and distinguished service to the University in non-athletic extra-curricular activities. Formerly the Arts and Science Undergraduate Award, the award renamed on February 4, 1999 to honour Mark R. Wilson, ArtSci ’99 (Geography & Politics), who was tragically killed by a drunk driver in July of 1998. Mark Wilson was a remarkable student who contributed extensively to Queen’s via his involvement in ASUS (as DSC Communications Coordinator, ASUS Representative to the AMS, and ’99 Year Society Secretary), the Geography DSC, Queen’s Model Parliament, Queen’s Young PCs, and Queen’s Christian Fellowship. Mark’s contributions to the University community were outweighed only by his personal commitment to his friends and family.
MARK R. WILSON AWARD 2012

ASUS SCHOLARSHIPS
The ASUS Scholarship shall be considered the highest tribute the Society can pay to an individual for academic achievement and extra-curricular involvement. The Scholarship will be awarded annually to up to three, full-time, graduating undergraduate students. The scholarship will be awarded to one student in each of the following areas:

I. Humanities: Fine Arts, Classics, Drama, English, Film Studies, History, Languages, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Art History
II. Social Sciences: Economics, Geography, Physical and Health Education, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies
III. Natural and Physical Sciences: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computing and Information, Geology, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics
ASUS SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION 2012

W. J. BARNES TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
The W.J. Barnes Teaching Excellence Award of the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society shall be considered the highest tribute the Society can pay to an individual for teaching excellence. The award shall be presented to deserving members of the Faculty of Arts and Science who have made a significant contribution to teaching. Each recipient of an award shall be presented with a plaque at the Society Annual General Meeting, and every effort should be made to widely recognize the achievements of the winners and all nominees.
WJ Barnes Teaching Excellence Award Nomination Package 2012

ASUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The ASUS Achievement Crest was created to award those individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society over their years at Queen’s. One has to accumulate 10 points in order to be eligible for the crest. The crest will be awarded at the Annual General Meeting in March. The crest is awarded on a basis of points;

7 ASUS Executive;
5 ASUS Council;
4 Camps Executive Director; Head Gael/Orientation Chairs; Deputies/Services Directors;
3 Year Society Executive; Chief Advisor to the Executive; Arts and Science Formal Convenor; Committee Chairs;
2 Academic Representatives; DSC Chairs; Orientation Coordinators (OC’s); Assembly Speaker/CEO of Elections; ASUS Representatives to the AMS; ASUS Senators; PHEKSA Representative to Assembly; CESA Representative to Assembly; COMPSA Representative to Assembly;
1 Camps Instructors; Year Society Council Member; DSC Representative for 1 full year course or 2 half year courses; Gael/Coach/Teach/Tech/Landlords (FYNIRS); Subcommittee Chair (any Assembly committee) and Review Committee members; Member (not Chair) of 3 or more Assembly sub-committees; Deputy Speaker; Member at Large for Faculty Board Subcommittees; Committee Members; Interns
ASUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS APPLICATION 2012

ASUS DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
To recognize exemplary work within the Society, above and beyond that recognized by the ASUS Achievement Award.
The Distinguished Achievement Award will be granted to those individuals who have accumulated five (5) additional points to the requirements of the Achievement Award, based on the points breakdown above. The presentation will be made at the Society’s Annual General Meeting. A former recipient of the Achievement Award is eligible for the Distinguished Achievement Award as well.
ASUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS APPLICATION 2012

ASUS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The ASUS Volunteer of the Year Award shall be awarded annually to the individual who demonstrates exceptional enthusiasm, personal development, and dedication to the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society and its mandate in his/her capacity as a volunteer.
ASUS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD APPLICATION 2012 - Coming soon!

ASUS VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH AWARD
The Volunteer of the Month award was created to recognize the outstanding contributions, enthusiasm and dedication by individual members of the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society. Each month a member is selected by ASUS Council and presented with an award and certificate at the last ASUS Assembly of every month.
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH APPLICATION 2011

GRANTS AND FUNDS
Below is a list of the Grants and Funds. All applications are due once in the fall semester and once in the winter semester. Stay tuned for updates by clicking on the latest news!

ASUS GRANTS
The ASUS Grants are available to on-campus groups or clubs that demonstrate financial need for activities that benefit the students of Arts and Science.
ASUS GRANTS APPLICATION 2012

STUDENT INITIATIVE FUND
The Student Initiative Fund is  available to individuals that demonstrate financial need for activities that have an affect on their education and/or university experience.
STUDENT INITIATIVE FUND APPLICATION 2012

SPECIAL PROJECT FUND
The Special Project Fund is available to ASUS groups and committees that demonstrate financial need for a new initiative that benefits the Society.
SPECIAL PROJECT FUND APPLICATION 2012

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY FUND
The Equity and Diversity Fund is available to on-campus groups or clubs that have a stated commitment to anti-oppression and anti-discrimination.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY FUND 2012