SWAAC Student Award in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Pre-Selection

The Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC) Student Award in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is open to all women students who advance equity, diversity and inclusion within and/or outside their institution through outstanding dedication and excellence or community outreach and activism. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program at University College of the North and demonstrate an exceptional commitment to and engagement with a particular issue of social justice, community and/or community organization. Such community activism can take place on or off campus. Pre-selection will be done by University College of the North and one successful applicant will be forwarded to SWAAC for consideration; elected members of SWAAC Executive Committee (or its delegates) will do final selections. Deadline for pre-selection application is Not offered for the 2026/2027 academic year. Selection is based on strong academic performance and evidence of leadership with respect to equity, diversity and inclusion through such activities as: involvement in student organizations, participation on committees (student committees and university committees), organization of special events, conferences, etc., involvement in advocacy groups, involvement in volunteer organizations, within the campus setting and/or in the general community.