Established in 1991 in memory of Dr. Alan G. Newcombe (1923-1991) and Dr. Hanna Newcombe (1922-2011) who devoted their lives to Peace Studies and were co-founders, of the Canadian Peace Research and Education Association and the Peace Research Institute - Dundas.
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McMaster University Newcombe Prize in Peace Studies
Aim and Benefits of McMaster University Newcombe Prize in Peace Studies
$1,200 will be awarded to the applicant that meets all requirement
Requirements for McMaster University Newcombe Prize in Peace Studies Qualification
- Applicant must be minimum academic level 3.
- Applicant must be an undergraduate.
- Applicant must be enrolled in a Bachelor's, Co-op, Honours, or Honours Co-op program.
- This award is not second degree eligible.
- Applicant must have read, understood and agreed to the Student Declaration.
- Applicant must be enrolled.
- Applicant must be a current student.
- Applicant must have a minimum 18 graded units.
- Applicants must have a minimum 9.5 sessional average.
- Applicant must be eligible for in-course awards (Graduating students are not eligible).
Interview date, Process and Venue for McMaster University Newcombe Prize in Peace Studies
To be awarded to a student who, in the judgment of the Global Peace and Social Justice program, demonstrates leadership in extracurricular endeavours and high academic achievement
Application Deadline
April 29, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
McMaster University on mcmaster.awardspring.ca to apply