Edward A. Beder Memorial Scholarships
Two scholarships are awarded annually to Faculty of Arts Students - one to a student majoring in Economics and the other to a student majoring in Political Science. Both students must be entering fourth-year. Some consideration will be given to financial need. For further information, please contact the Dean's Office for the Faculty of Arts at (416) 736-5260.

Ashe Davis Liberal Award
In memory of Mr. Ashe Davis, who was active in the development of policy for the Liberal Party of Canada, an annual award will be given to an Honours undergraduate student in Political Science who is entering the fourth year of studies. The recipient would be judged to have the highest academic achievement and have demonstrated a special interest in the field of politics. For further information, please contact the Dean's Office in the Faculty of Arts (416) 736-5260.

Sergio Marchi Scholarship
This scholarship was established as a tribute to The Honourable Sergio Marchi, PC MP (Hon. B.A. '79, York). The scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student who is entering the fourth year of an Honours program in the Faculty of Arts with a major in Political Science. Selection will be based upon overall grade point average at the end of third year. For further information, please contact the Dean's Office in the Faculty of Arts at (416) 736-5260.

Political Science Scholarship
The scholarship is made to the graduating fourth-year student, Honours or Specialized Honours, including Honours (Double Major), in the Faculty of Arts, with the highest grade point average calculated on Political Science courses only. In the event of a tie, the department will decide whether to make more than one award (but no more than three) available. If more than three students have the same Political Science grade point average, the department will take into consideration the number of Political Science courses taken by the students and their overall grade point averages in its selection of the three nominees. For further information, please contact the Faculty of Arts at (416) 736-5260.

William Pearson Scott Scholarship
A scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in Economics or Political Science, who is entering the fourth year of Specialized Honours studies, or is in the first year of graduate work in either or both of these fields. For further information, please contact the Faculty of Arts at (416) 736-5260.

Carl Smith Book Prize
The award was established in memory of Carl Smith, an alumnus of the department who was, at the time of his death, enrolled in York's Political Science Graduate Program. The prize is awarded annually to a Political Science major who distinguishes themselves in their third year of study. Distinction will be measured in terms of sessional grade point average in the Autumn/Winter session. A student must have no fewer than 48, and no more than 81 credits at the beginning of the session, and they must complete at least 24 credits or the equivalent during the session. For further information, please contact the Faculty of Arts at (416) 736-5260.