Robert A. Fern Memorial Award

One award will be made to a senior undergraduate or graduate student in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies who has made a significant contribution in either volunteer work with persons with disabilities or applied research which has relevance to the lives of persons with disabilities. This award honours the memory of Robert A. Fern, an employee of Parks Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage, who was recognized world wide as a leader in advancing accessibility and participation by persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. Interested graduate students are invited to apply to this scholarship opportunity which is available to both Masters and Doctoral level students. The award provides up to $400 annually and is offered during the Fall term with an application deadline of November 1.