The Golden Source International Award was established by Larry Guoin in the spirit of fostering a strong academic community in which the learning and scholarship of every member may flourish with vigilant protection for the rights and freedom of speech, academic freedom, and freedom of research.
Application Eligibility
To be eligible for the Golden Source International Award,
- you must be at least 18 years of age
- have applied for the EAP program, and paid your EAP tuition in full, or be a returning student
Application Guidelines
- Write a 500-word persuasive essay using the following prompt. There are no “correct” opinions, but you must choose a side and argue for it.
Short Essay Topic
English is the global language for learning. Agree or Disagree?
Scholarship Award Criteria:
- The writing is persuasive, cohesive, and presents and supports an argument or position
- Scholarship applicant displays potential as a writer
- While the scholarship composition may contain errors in organization and mechanics, these errors do not seriously detract from the writer’s message
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The Marion Edith Dubin Award in English was established in memory of Marion Edith Dubin and is awarded to a student who might not otherwise have the opportunity to study at Queen’s School of English.
Application Eligibility
To be eligible for the Marion Edith Dubin Award in English,
- you must be at least 18 years of age
- have applied for the EAP program, and paid your EAP tuition in full, or be a returning student
Application Guidelines
- Write a 500-word persuasive essay using the following prompt. There are no “correct” opinions, but you must fully answer and justify your opinion.
Short Essay Topic
How will learning English in Kingston, Ontario contribute to your future?
Scholarship Award Criteria:
- The writing is persuasive, cohesive, and presents and supports an argument or position
- Scholarship applicant displays potential as a writer
- While the scholarship composition may contain errors in organization and mechanics, these errors do not seriously detract from the writer’s message
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Introducing the 80th Anniversary Award: Celebrating Excellence and Sustainability!
The School of English 80th Anniversary Award was established in 2022 to recognize and support outstanding international students enrolled in the Canadian Academic Skills, English, and Sustainability Program (CASES). As a testament to our dedication to sustainability and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the 80th Anniversary Award offers recognition and an opportunity for students to contribute to a better future.
Application Eligibility
To be eligible for The School of English 80th Anniversary Award,
- you must be at least 18 years of age
- have applied for the CASES program, and paid your CASES tuition in full, or be a returning student
Application Guidelines
- Write a 500-word essay giving your opinion on the following question. You may wish to visit https://sdgs.un.org/goals and https://www.queensu.ca/social-impact/ to help you plan your essay.
Short Essay Topic
How does improving your English help contribute towards the UN’s SDGs?
Scholarship Award Criteria:
- The writing is persuasive, cohesive, and presents and supports an argument or position
- Scholarship applicant displays potential as a writer
- While the scholarship composition may contain errors in organization and mechanics, these errors do not seriously detract from the writer’s message