Alex Kiss-Rusk Athletic Financial Award
Established in 2020 by George F. Lengvari, BCL 1966, and the Rossy Foundation, in honour of Alex Kiss-Rusk, BA 2017. Alex Kiss-Rusk led the McGill Women’s Varsity Basketball Team to their first national championship and also represented Canada on the court in international competition.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible women varsity student-athletes entering or enrolled in any full-time degree-granting program and who are members of the McGill Women’s Varsity Basketball Team. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 26 Jan. 2021
Alexandre R. Younes Award for Excellence in Swimming and Academics
Established in 2023 by Alexandre Younes to support student-athletes at McGill University. Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee, upon the recommendation of the swimming coach, to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of academically eligible varsity student- athletes.
| Eligibility | For one or more varsity student-athletes entering or enrolled in any full-time degree-granting program and who are members of the McGill swim team with demonstrated team spirit and work ethic who have not received another swimming award. First preference will be given to students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.3. Second preference will be given to students in the Faculty of Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Third preference will be given to students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.5. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 13 Nov. 2023
Bakish Brothers Eternal Waves Award
Established in 2022 by Joe Bakish, BSc 2005, and Nick Bakish, BCom 2002, to support student-athletes at McGill University.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student athletes entering or enrolled in any full-time degree-granting program who are members of the McGill swim team. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 29 Jun. 2022
Ben Zwolak Award
Established in 2021 by George Lengvari, BCL 1966 in memory of former Men’s Basketball team manager Ben Zwolak.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student athletes entering or enrolled in any full-time degree-granting program and who are members of the Men’s Varsity Basketball Team. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 29 Jun. 2022
Bernard "Bunny" Sabbath Athletic Award
Established in 2014 by Joseph Sabbath, BSc 1943, MDCM 1947 and family, in memory of his brother, Bernard "Bunny" Sabbath, to support outstanding varsity student athletes in a degree program, who demonstrate their athletic and academic skills and prowess.
| Eligibility | Awarded by McGill Athletics Awards Committee to eligible degree-seeking student athletes in good academic standing. |
| Value | Varies |
Last update: 05 Dec. 2014
Canadian Lacrosse Foundation Athletics Award
Established in 2019 by the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation, alongside generous supporters. This is a unique award for the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation, created in honour of its 150th anniversary.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student-athletes who are enrolled full-time in any degree- granting program and who are members of a McGill varsity athletic team. First preference will be given to indigenous students who are members of the McGill Varsity Lacrosse Team. Second preference will be given to indigenous students. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 02 Oct. 2019
Charlie Baillie Football Awards
Established in 2013 by Michael Evans, B.Eng. 1971, in honour of the former Offensive Line Coach and Head Coach of the McGill Redmen football team, Charlie Baillie; the longest tenured coach in McGill history, having served 29 seasons.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student-athletes who are entering or enrolled full-tie in any degree-granting program and who are members of the McGill Redmen football team. Preference will be given to offensive linemen. |
| Value | Varies |
Last update: 08 Jun. 2018
Claude Généreux and Myriam Legault Excellence Awards
Established in 2021 by Claude Généreux, BEng 1985, and Myriam Legault, Bed 1985, to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of two or more eligible undergraduate or graduate student-athletes enrolled in any full-time degree granting program and who are members of a McGill Varsity Team.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee on the basis of academic excellence and a demonstration of exceptional leadership/ mentoring both on and off the field. |
| Value | Varies. Renewable. |
Last update: 29 Jun. 2022
Dr. Jarrod and Mrs. Frederique Daniel Hockey Award
Established in 2019 by Dr. Jarrod Ryan Daniel, BSc 1999 and Mrs. Frederique Daniel, BA 1999.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student-athletes entering any full-time degree-granting program and who are members of the McGill Men's Varsity Hockey Team. Preference will be given to student-athletes from Western Canada. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last Update: 02 Oct. 2019
Dr. Richard J. Wicksteed Athletic Award
Awarded by the McGill Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of an academically eligible senior or graduating Varsity student-athlete
| Eligibility |
Awarded to an academically eligible senior or graduating Varsity student-athlete who is enrolled full-time in any degree granting program and who is a member of the McGill Varsity program. Recipient will also receive a medal. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 02 Oct. 2019
Dr. Richard Tomlinson Cross Country and Track Athletic Awards
Established in 2018 by McGill University in honour and cherished memory of Richard Tomlinson, PhD 1948, DSc 2001, who undertook his first marathon at the age of 50. Dr. Tomlinson's legacy lives on as one of the University's most illustrious and generous benefactors; among the many areas and initiatives he supported at McGill during his lifetime, he is remembered as an ardent champion of student athletes. R. H. Tomlinson Fieldhouse was named in recognition of his encouragement of McGill Athletics and Recreation.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student-athletes who are entering or enrolled full-time in any degree-granting program and who qualify to be members of the men's or women's McGill Cross Country or Track & Field teams. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 02 Oct. 2019
François and Martin Olivier Redmen Hockey Award
Established in 2017 by François Olivier, BSc(Agr) 1988 and Martin Olivier.
| Eligibility |
Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student-athletes who are enrolled full-time in any degree granting program and who are members of the McGill Men’s Varsity Ice Hockey Team. Preference will be given to student-athletes who graduated from a French language high school or CEGEP in Quebec. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 10 Aug. 2017
Harold F. Biewald Football Award
Established in 2008 in memory of Dr. Harold F. Biewald, DDS 1955. Harold Biewald was a member of the McGill intercollegiate football team from 1948 to 1952.
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Awarded by a Committee formed by the Department of Athletics and Recreation to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more varsity student-athletes who are enrolled full-time in a degree granting program, who are in good academic standing, and who qualify to be members of the McGill Redmen Intercollegiate Football Team. |
| Value | Minimum $3,000 annually, renewable. |
Last update: 10 Aug. 2017
Heritage Trust Athletic Financial Awards
Established in 2017 by the Heritage Trust Foundation.
| Eligibility |
Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student-athletes who are enrolled full-time in any degree granting program and who are members of the McGill Varsity program. Preference will be given to student-athletes who have demonstrated commitment and dedication to their respective sport programs and who are in their graduating or final year of eligibility. |
| Value | Varies |
Last update: 11 Oct. 2017
Intel2Talent Athletic Financial Award
Established in 2021 by Intel2Talent Canada Inc. to support student-athletes at McGill University.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student athletes entering or enrolled in any full-time degree-granting program and who are members of the Martlet Volleyball team, Martlet Soccer team, or Martlet Basketball team. Preference will be given to students facing systemic barriers to education with a preference when possible to Indigenous students. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 29 Jun. 2022
McGill Siege Artillery Association Athletic Award
Awarded by the McGill Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible Varsity student-athletes.
| Eligibility | Awarded to Varsity student-athletes who are entering or enrolled full-time in any degree granting program and who are members of the McGill Varsity Program. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 08 Jun. 2018.
Michael Soles Football Award
Established in 2014 in honour of Michael Soles, BA 1989, to support outstanding varsity student athletes on the McGill Redmen Football team. Michael Soles graduated with a BA in history and economics. A three-time all-star and two-time All-Canadian, Michael won 48 awards, including 13 as a freshman in 1986 when he captured the Peter Gorman trophy as CIAU rookies of the year. In 1987, he led McGill to a 47-11 Vanier Cup win, winning the Ted Morris trophy as game MVP. Michael was the first CIAU player selected in the 1989 CFL Draft and went on to play 11 seasons for Edmonton and Montreal. He was a three-time CFL all-star, winning the Grey Cup with the Eskimos in 1993. Michael was inducted into the McGill Sports Hall of Fame in October 2000.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the McGill Athletics Awards Committee to eligible degree-seeking student athletes in good academic standing. |
| Value | Varies |
Last update: 17 Feb. 2015
Pohlod-Moralejo Best in the West Athletic Financial Award
Established in 2023 by Lois Moralejo Pohlod, BSc(PT) 1979 and Stefan Pohlod, BEng 1979.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student-athletes entering or enrolled in any full-time degree-granting program and who are from Western Canada. Preference will be given to student-athletes who are members of the swimming or hockey teams. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 10 May 2023
Robert Dubeau Student Athlete Award
Established in 2005 by friends and colleagues of Robert Dubeau with matching funds from the University, the Martlet Foundation and the McGill Alumni Association. The award honours the exceptional leadership by Robert Dubeau during his tenure as Director of Athletics from 1976-2005.
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Eligibility
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Awarded by a committee formed by McGill Athletics & Recreation to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of varsity student-athletes who are enrolled full-time in a degree granting program. Preference will be given to student-athletes who are members of the McGill Golf Team. |
| Value | Varies. Renewable. |
Last update: 10 Aug. 2017
Robert T. Stewart Athletic Award
Established in 2015 by Robert T. Stewart, BCom 1955.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Department of Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more varsity student-athletes who are enrolled full-time in a degree program, are in good academic standing, and who qualify to be members of the men or women’s varsity basketball team. |
| Value | Varies |
Last update: 22 Feb. 2016
Ryan Thorne Martlets Basketball Award
Established in 2023 by George F. Lengvari, BCL 1966, in honour of Ryan Thorne. Ryan Thorne coached the McGill University Martlet Basketball Team for 17 years and also coached the team to its first national championship.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of academically eligible varsity student athletes entering or enrolled in any full-time degree-granting program and who are members of the McGill University Martlet Basketball Team. |
| Value | Varies |
The Boys of 9/10 Redmen Hockey Award
Established in 2016 by Michael D. Babcock, BEd 1986, LLD 2013 in honour of his roommates Paul C. Barber, Michael D. B. Bean, David J. Ducharme, Doug M. Harrison and Mark F. Reade.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student-athletes who are enrolled full-time in any degree granting program, and who are members of the McGill Redmen Varsity Hockey Team. Preference will be given to student-athletes from Ontario and westwards in Canada. |
| Value | Varies |
Last update: 07 Feb. 2017
The Sarah A Stewart Leadership Award
Established in 2021 by the Rand Alexander Lomas Family Foundation.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student-athletes who are entering or enrolled in any full-time degree-granting program, who are members of the McGill Martlets Hockey team who also have demonstrated leadership in the community or the Hockey program. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |
Last update: 08 May 2023
Tran & Hon Family Athletic Financial Award
Established in 2023 by Ly Thanh Tran.
| Eligibility | Awarded by the Athletics and Recreation Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more eligible varsity student-athletes entering or enrolled in any full-time degree granting program and who are members of the Men’s Basketball Team. |
| Value | Varies. May be renewable. |