Student Awards

Graduate Student Awards

Bijit Bora Graduate Prize in Economics

Awarded annually by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Economics to an outstanding graduate student entering or proceeding from one year to another in the Department of Economics at Carleton University. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants or protected persons) and must also meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirement. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. Endowed in 2006 by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Bijit Bora.

Eddie West Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Economics, to an outstanding graduate student who is studying the role of the state in economic activity. Endowed in 2001 in memory of Edwin G. (Eddie) West, Professor Emeritus.

Gilles Paquet Scholarship in Economics

Awarded annually to the most outstanding graduate student in the Economics Program. The scholarship was established in 2001 by friends and former students of Dr. Gilles Paquet, a former Chair of the Department of Economics and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. The recipient is chosen each year by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Economics.

H. Edward (Ted) and Katharine English Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to one or more outstanding graduate students studying development or international affairs in the Department of Economics or the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. The scholarship is awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Economics and/or the Director of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. Endowed in 2004 by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of H. Edward (Ted) English and to commemorate his fifty years of service to Carleton University. Revised in 2010 in memory of Ted and Katharine English.

Huntley Schaller Memorial Scholarship in Economic Research

Awarded annually by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Economics to an outstanding graduate student. The intent of this award is to encourage the pursuit of research in economics. Endowed in 2015 by friends and colleagues in memory of Professor Huntley Schaller (13 August 1956 – 24 January 2015), a distinguished member of the Department of Economics for twenty-seven years and its eighteenth Chair.
Benefectors: Lahouaria Yssaad and Simon van Norden, as well as friends and colleagues of Huntley Schaller.

• Notice of Passing
• University of Saskatchewan Econ Note
• SSHRC Letter
• StarPhoenix Obituary
• Memorial Services

John McManus Memorial Bursary in Economics

Awarded annually by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Economics to a graduate student entering or proceeding from one year to another in pursuit of a degree in Economics. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants or protected persons) and must also meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirement. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. Endowed in 2006 by Stephen and Ina Ferris in memory of John C. McManus, a long-time friend and fellow professor at Carleton University.

Randall Geehan Memorial Scholarship in Quantitative Economics

Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Economics, to a deserving fourth-year Honours student or graduate student whose studies emphasize quantitative work in economics. Endowed in 1990 by colleagues, family, and friends in memory of Dr. Randall Geehan (31 January 1945 – 9 June 1990), who was an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics.

• Herald Obituary
• Citizen Article

T.A. Excellence Award

Recognition of an outstanding teaching assistant (T.A.) in an Economics course is made at the end of each Fall-Winter session. Each year’s recipient is awarded the sum of $100 and a letter of commendation from the Department Chair.

All T.A.s assigned to Department of Economics course-sections are eligible for nomination. A T.A. may be nominated by his/her instructor-supervisor and/or, if he/she has duties that involve direct interaction with other students, he/she may self-nominate.

Any T.A. who has duties that involve direct interaction with other students may elect to be evaluated formally by those students at the same time as and in a manner similar to the formal evaluation of his/her instructor-supervisor. All such T.A.s who wish to self-nominate for the Award must consent to be evaluated in this way. T.A.s who wish to be evaluated but not considered for the Award will, in due course, have their evaluations delivered to them unexamined by any intervening handler. The evaluations of self-nominated T.A.s will be delivered to them having been examined only by the members of the Award Adjudication Committee and only for the purposes of deciding on the Award recipient.

Students will be asked to rate on a five-point scale a consenting T.A.’s performance in relation to each of the following criteria:

1. Attitude towards teaching and students in general
2. Grasp of subject matter
3. Clarity and effectiveness of communication
4. Ability to motivate and engage students
5. Conveyance of interest and enthusiasm for subject matter
6. Preparedness for tutorials and/or office hours
7. Approachability and accessibility
8. Provision of direction in problem solving

They will also be given ample space on the evaluation form to write comments. T.A.s nominated for the Award by their instructor-supervisors will be evaluated by the latter using precisely the same form.

The Award Adjudication Committee will comprise the Chair, the T.A. Mentor, and a second faculty member selected by the Chair after the close of nominations, which will be 4:00 p.m. three weeks before the last day of the classes in the relevant term. The Committee will decide the winner(s) (if any) of the Award by mid-April on the basis of the submitted evaluations of the nominated T.A.s.

Self-nomination for the Award and/or consent to formal in-class evaluation must be sent in writing from the T.A.’s Connect account to both the Departmental Administrator and the T.A. Mentor.

W. Irwin Gillespie Graduate Scholarship in Economics

Awarded annually to the most outstanding Ph.D. student in the Economics program, preference is given to a student whose study focuses on public economics. The scholarship was established in 2001 by the Taylor-Ebanks family in memory of Professor W. Irwin Gillespie, a member of the Department of Economics from 1964 to 1997. Dr. Marvin Taylor, a member of the family, was the last Ph.D. student Professor Gillespie supervised before he passed away.

Afshan Dar-Brodeur Scholarship for Excellence in Economics

Awarded annually, by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Economics to outstanding graduate students entering or continuing in a graduate degree program in Economics at Carleton University. Endowed in 2021 in loving memory of Afshan Dar-Brodeur by her family, Atul Dar, Najma Sharif, Mathieu Brodeur, Sindura Dar and Aneesh Chhabra.

Undergraduate Student Awards

David Barkway Memorial Scholarship in Economics

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Economics to an outstanding student proceeding from third to fourth year in an Economics Honours program. Preference is given to a student in financial need. Endowed in 2001 by friends, family, and fellow alumni of Carleton University in honour of David Barkway, B.A. 1991, who lost his life tragically in New York City on the morning of September 11, 2001.

Economics Scholarship

Awarded to the student or students entering the final year of an Economics Honours program whose record of scholarship, in the opinion of the Department of Economics Scholarship Committee, merits special recognition. Established in 1978.

Professor T.N. Brewis Scholarship in Applied Economics

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Department of Economics to an undergraduate or graduate student in the Department. Preference shall be given to a student who has shown aptitude in applied economics. Professor Brewis was a distinguished member of the Department for twenty-five years and is well known for his contributions in the fields of macroeconomics and regional economic policy. Endowed in 1981 by Professor T.N. Brewis.

Rymes Book Prize

Awarded annually, when merited, on the recommendation of the Department of Economics, to an outstanding Economics Honours student entering Fourth year. Endowed in 1999 by Professor T.K. Rymes.

Scholarship in Comparative Economics

Awarded annually, if merited, on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Economics to undergraduate students who have shown aptitude in the field of comparative economics. Endowed in 1991 (and revised in 2006 and again in 2010) by Professor Richard L. Carson in memory of his parents, Robert L. and LeVerne N. Carson, and his brother, Dr. Stanley N. Carson.

Victor S. Castledine Scholarship

Awarded annually to a student in Economics or Business who, in the opinion of the Chair of the Department of Economics in counsel, has done outstanding work in the area of money, credit, and banking. Endowed in 1971 by Victor S. Castledine, Esq.

University Medal in Economics

Awarded annually, when merited, to the graduating students standing highest in architectural studies, arts, cognitive science, commerce, communication and media studies, computer science, economics, engineering, global and international studies, health sciences, humanities, industrial design, information technology,  international business, journalism, journalism and humanities, mathematics, music, public affairs and policy management, science, and social work.

Chancellor’s Medal

Awarded annually in the name of the Chancellor of the University to a graduating undergraduate student of outstanding academic achievement.

Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement – Undergraduate