THE NATIONAL CHAPTER OF CANADA IODE

2007 WAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

November 28, 2007

PhD Scholarship Awarded to York University Student

The National Chapter of Canada IODE awarded a War Memorial Doctoral Scholarship to candidate Heather Anne Steele. IODE initiated this award in 1918 to commemorate Canadians who sacrificed their lives for peace and freedom. Initially, bursaries were granted to children of men and women who lost their lives or were permanently disabled while fighting for Canada. Today, applicants are judged on academic achievement and potential. They must be Canadian citizens and in at least their second year of a doctoral program at a Canadian or Commonwealth University. Scholarships are valued at $15,000.

Ms. Heather Anne Steel was born in Calgary. She received her BA in 2002 from the University of Lethbridge. Graduate studies at the University of New Brunswick examined immigration and public policy in post-war New Brunswick. Beginning her PhD at York University in 2004, Ms. Steel passed her comprehensive exams with distinction in 2005. Her dissertation focuses on suffrage debates in Canada between 1850 and 1960.

Her academic awards include two Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada grants. Her strong commitment to social justice is revealed in her volunteer activities that focus on human rights.

The National Chapter of Canada IODE is proud to support this worthy student with a 2007 IODE War Memorial Scholarship.