August 11th, 1998
To:Corporate Services Committee
From:Commissioner Corporate Services
Executive Director, Human Resources
Subject:Undergraduate Recipient - 1998-99 City of Toronto Women's Studies Scholarship
at the University of Toronto.
Purpose:
This report advises Council of the result of the Scholarship application process.
Financial implications:
Funding for the scholarship was established through an agreement between the City and the
University.
Recommendations:
(1)That City Council endorse the selection of Bonnie Hunter as the undergraduate recipient
of 1998-99 City of Toronto Women's Studies Scholarship at the University of Toronto.
(2)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto.
Reference/Background/History:
In 1985, the former City of Toronto established an annual scholarship of $5,000 at the
University of Toronto named "The City of Toronto Women's Studies Scholarship". The
scholarship was established for several purposes: to commemorate the centenary of the
admission of women students to the University, to recognise the significance higher
education plays in the achievement of equality of opportunity, and to encourage students to
continue on to the graduate level in women's studies.
The undergraduate scholarship is given to a student entering fourth year. It is based on a
student's third-year performance and is awarded to the student deemed most likely to
contribute to studies on the status of women, community studies and public policy,
including work in the areas of transportation, housing, urban planning, employment, public
works and municipal services. Selection is made by the Women's Studies Program
Committee of the University of Toronto in consultation with City staff.
A new scholarship at the graduate level was also established in 1997 by the City and the
University as part of the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Funds (OSOTF). The selection
process will be similar to the undergraduate scholarship and the first recipient will be
selected in 1999.
Comments:
The undergraduate recipient of the 1998-99 City of Toronto Women's Studies Scholarship
is Bonnie Hunter. Bonnie Hunter has distinguished herself as a recipient of this scholarship
through an exemplary academic record, volunteer work within and external to the University
and involvement in activities of the Women's Studies Program.
Conclusions:
The City of Toronto's participation in various scholarship programs continues to advance
the importance of higher education to the urban environment, and in particular the City's
continued leadership role in achieving equity in the community.
Contact Names:
Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, 392-6824
Manager, Equal Opportunity
Margaret RodriguesBrenda Glover
Commissioner, Corporate ServicesExecutive Director, Human Resources
