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Calling all third year Geography/Human Geography Students!
The SFU Department of Geography is now accepting applications from third year students interested in being considered for the Warren Gill Memorial Award. Named in memory of a former faculty colleague, this award is given every year to a third year student (between 60 and 90 units) in a Geography/Human Geography BA program who displays outstanding leadership and/or service to the community.
The monetary value of this award varies slightly each year and can be split between several recipients. Last year's total value was the amount of $10,500.00.
Competition details, eligibility criteria and the link to the application form for the award are included below (click on the +). Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions (geogadv@sfu.ca).
Application Deadline: Tuesday August 18th, 2026
Warren Gill Memorial Award - Competition Details
Submission Process:
Completed applications containing the required information/documentation (see below) can be submitted using the Warren Gill Award application webform. Please submit all files at the same time.
Student Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for this award, you must be:
- currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts program in Geography or Human Geography (major or honours)
- substantially involved in community service and/or leadership activities (on or off campus)
- a third year student (between 60 and 90 units). Students over 90 units may be considered if there are no eligible third year students.
- in good academic standing (a minimum cgpa is 2.00 is required, however application is competitive)
- enrolled full time (minimum 9 units) for the Fall term (this will be verified during the Fall term)
Required Applicant Information/Documentation:
- Full Name
- 51猎奇入口Student Number
- Details of your intended enrolment for the Fall term (number of units/intended courses, etc.)
- The name of a faculty member/s who would be willing to provide you with a reference
- A written summary of your community service and/or leadership-related activities (please include as an attachment in Word or pdf format)
- A current resume
- A letter of reference outlining your involvement in community-service and/or leadership activities (this must be from a person who can speak to your work in support of the particular organization or initiative. A supervisor is recommended.)
- A copy of your advising transcript