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AwardCriteriaApplication RequiredDeadline to ApplyEstimated Value
The Faisal Mirza Political Science Essay ContestAwarded to an undergraduate student based on reviewed essays submitted to UTM level 300 and 400 Political Science courses in the given academic yearYes- essay submissionApril 30, 2026$1,000.00
UTM Comparative Political Science PrizeAwarded 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 standingNoN/A$1,000.00
The Ana Maria Bejarano Latin American Politics AwardAwarded to an undergraduate UTM student based on reviewed essays in Latin American Politics submitted to UTMYes - essay submissionApril 30, 2026Varies
The Lee Ann Fujii Comparative Politics AwardAwarded to a full-time undergraduate UTM student based on reviewed essays in Comparative Politics submitted to UTMYes - essay submissionApril 30, 2026Varies
The James Barros Memorial Award in Political ScienceAwarded to the student who demonstrates high achievement in an International Relations related courseNoN/AVaries
Politics of Islam PrizeTo be awarded to a University of Toronto Mississauga student for the highest mark in POL303H5 The Politics of IslamN/AN/AVaries
Peter Silcox Award for Excellence in Canadian PoliticsHighest grade in POL215H and 216H (need to have both courses)No N/A
Political Science Major Research Paper AwardBest paper in POL401Y5Not available for 2025-26 N/A
Highest Overall CGPA - Graduating Student Highest overall CGPA of a graduating student completing a Political Science ProgramNo N/A
Highest Overall CGPA - 3rd year student Highest overall CGPA of a 3rd year student enrolled in a Political Science ProgramNo N/A
Most Promising Theory StudentHighest Grade in POL200Y5No N/A
Student Leadership AwardSelf nomination. Student to submit a letter describing their leadership accomplishmentsYesApril 30, 2026N/A