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The Beverley Taugher Rozek Award for Irish Studies

Celebrating Beverley Rozek’s enduring legacy and commitment to fostering pride in Irish heritage through education.

Overview

The Beverley Taugher Rozek Award for Irish Studies has been established through a generous $50,000 bequest from Beverley Rozek, a trailblazer in Montreal’s Irish community. The award provides financial support to outstanding undergraduate students beginning their studies in Irish Studies at Concordia University.

About Beverley Rozek

Beverley Rozek was a lifelong advocate for Montreal’s Irish heritage. She was the first female member and secretary of the St. Patrick’s Society of Montreal, a director of Saint Patrick’s Square, and a long-serving warden of Saint Patrick’s Basilica. Her extensive volunteer work included roles with the Loyola College Alumni Board and as a guide at Château Ramezay. Her wish was to inspire future generations to celebrate their Irish roots and pursue Irish Studies.

Award details

  • Students are automatically considered for entrance awards: Applications are not solicited. 
  • Amount: $5,000 per student
  • Eligibility:
    • Newly admitted full-time undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (major) in Irish Studies
    • Awarded during the admission process based on academic achievement.
    • Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students
  • Renewability: Renewable annually, provided recipients continue to meet the eligibility criteria

Duration

Two scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded annually for five years, ending in 2029-30.

 
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