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Award Criteria Application Required Deadline to Apply
The Faisal Mirza Political Science Essay Contest Awarded to an undergraduate student based on reviewed essays submitted to UTM level 300 and 400 Political Science courses in the given academic year Yes- essay submission March 31, 2023
UTM Comparative Political Science Prize Awarded to a University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) student in third or fourth year enrolled in the Political Science major or specialist program in Comparative Politics. The student must have demonstrated financial need and be in good academic standing No N/A
The Ana Maria Bejarano Latin American Politics Award Awarded to an undergraduate UTM student based on reviewed essays in Latin American Politics submitted to UTM Yes - essay submission March 31, 2023
The Lee Ann Fujii Comparative Politics Award Awarded to a full-time undergraduate UTM student based on reviewed essays in Comparative Politics submitted to UTM Yes - essay submission March 31, 2023
The James Barros Memorial Award in Political Science Awarded to the student who demonstrates high achievement in an International Relations related course No N/A
Politics of Islam Prize To be awarded to a University of Toronto Mississauga student for the highest mark in POL303Y5 The Politics of Islam N/A Not offered in 2022-23
Peter Silcox Award for Excellence in Canadian Politics Highest grade in POL215H and 216H (need to have both courses) No  
Political Science Major Research Paper Award Best paper in POL401Y5 No  
Highest Overall CGPA - Graduating Student  Highest overall CGPA of a graduating student completing a Political Science Program No  
Highest Overall CGPA - 3rd year student  Highest overall CGPA of a 3rd year student enrolled in a Political Science Program No  
Most Promising Theory Student Highest Grade in POL200Y5 No  
Student Leadership Award Self nomination. Student to submit a letter describing their leadership accomplishments Yes March 31, 2023