University of Regina The Faculty of Social Work Dr. Judy White Equity and Inclusion Award 2026

The Faculty of Social Work - Dr. Judy White Equity and Inclusion Award will be given annually to a student who has either overcome significant adversity, demonstrated community leadership, returned to school as a mature student and/or belongs to a vulnerable or marginalized community. This award recognizes demonstrated financial need, courage, resilience, and participation in extracurricular activities such as volunteer work or involvement in the community. Grades or academic achievement is not a consideration, rather this award honours the virtues which Professor Judy White, epitomizes in her practice, scholarship and community work. Judy’s research on the settlement experiences of immigrants draws on her own immigrant journey to Canada from Trinidad in 1987. Dr. White practiced, taught and served as Dean in the Faculty of Social Work, and served as a board member with numerous community agencies, professional associations and Institutes.

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• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 29, 2026
• Value$1,200
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorUniversity of Regina Canada
• City to studyRegina
• School to studyUniversity of Regina Canada
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

$1,200

Requirements

The award will be presented to a University of Regina graduate student in odd years who meets the following criteria:

• Pursuing a graduate degree in the Faculty of Social Work;
•  Registered and remains registered in a minimum of three credit hours in the term the award is presented;
•  In good academic standing; and
• Students must submit an essay of 500 words that demonstrates how they have surmounted trauma or hardship to be in the program, as well as address how receiving the award will help them meet their goals related to their passion, motives for studying social work, and future career plans.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

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