Burstow Scholarship for Studies in Activism from the Margins

The Burstow Scholarship for Studies in Activism from the Margins was established with the support of Professor Bonnie Burstow and other donors. This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit to registered graduate students working on a thesis focused on activism by populations traditionally thought of as mad, or which would once have been so conceptualized. Recipients must be conducting research leading to a thesis in the field of radical mad perspectives or mad studies, which may include trans-disciplinary mad studies focused on non-medicalized approaches to madness in relation to disability, history, gender, sexuality, age, culture, normalcy, and other intersections. The School of Graduate Studies awards approximately eight scholarships per year at $15,000 each. Applications are assessed on their merit, quality of research, the vision that applicants bring to their endeavours, and the significance of the applicant's work. Selection criteria include the statement of research demonstrating how the applicant's work falls within the field of radical mad perspectives or mad studies, academic achievements, relevant professional and extracurricular experience, and the letter of recommendation.