Award Description

Garnet Alexander Woonton Scholarship

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student registered in the Faculty of Science in any year beyond year one, who is enrolled in a program in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy or Chemistry. Candidates must have a minimum 85% average and demonstrate financial need. Applications can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar and must be completed and returned by October 31. Selection of the recipient will be made by Financial Aid Services. This scholarship was established through Foundation Western by J. David Jackson (BSc '46, DSc '89) in memory of Professor Gar Woonton who served the UWO Physics Department from 1931 to 1948 before going to McGill and later Laval. Gar Woonton returned to Western in 1974, and was an Honorary Professor until his death in 1980.

$1,500
This award will receive matched funding from the Ontario Government through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund.


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