IODE Gladys Raiter Bursary for Graduate Study
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This bursary is being offered in 2025-26 School Year. Downloadable applications below.
Norman Raiter bequeathed money to IODE to honour the memory of his wife Gladys, a member of the IODE Queen Anne Chapter in Kitchener by establishing this Bursary Fund.
The Bursary is:
Deadline: For receipt of application and supporting documents: November 1, 2025 Send Application to: Education Officer IODE Ontario PO Box 80085, Burlington, RPO Appleby, ON, L7L6B1 Phone: 905-522-9537 Email: [email protected] Conditions: 1. Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen and hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized Canadian university. 2. Applicants that will be considered: a. whose family resides in the Regional Municipality of Kitchener-Waterloo, and the student is in post-graduate study locally or elsewhere in Canada or b. the student is enrolled in a post-graduate degree programme at the University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University. Value of Bursary: $10,000 Supporting Documents that must accompany application:
Note: Bursary Winner will be required to submit two photographs (for publicity purposes), head and shoulders only, approximately 10cm x 15cm. General Terms and Information: · By submitting an application, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions of the Bursary Committee. · The bursary will be terminated if applicant is found to have submitted any false or misleading information or during the period of the bursary, does not attain a satisfactory standing. · The IODE Gladys Raiter Bursary Committee will notify the successful applicant by November 1st. To donate to this fund or for further information email [email protected]
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We are pleased to announce that the 2022 Gladys Raiter Bursary for Graduate Study Recipient is Máire Slater
Máire Slater received her BA (Hons) in English at Wilfred Laurier University after moving to Kitchener with her husband and two children. She is currently studying at the University of Waterloo in the English Degree Program focusing on her MA in Rhetoric and Communication Design.
Máire appreciates the learning experience of being a mature student and is putting her writing skills to good use by writing a Young Adult novel in her spare time and hoping to have it published.
Recently she was a Teaching Assistant for the Genres of Business Communication program at University of Waterloo. Máire won the Graduate Professional Communication award in Spring 2022, in addition to another highly competitive award, the Rhetoric Essay Prize for Master’s students. Her research professor commented that Máire “has a unique capacity to combine ethnographic research with cultural studies through a technological lens, which has prepared her for further communications-based critical thinking and application.”
Máire has taken an online course with the University of Alberta to deepen her understanding of Indigenous Histories and Contemporary Issues in Canada and she is a volunteer editor with First Person Scholar, a publication connected to the University of Waterloo.
After designing bracelets with QR codes for elderly people with Alzheimer’s, who will be located with her wearable technology project. Máire hopes to continue to apply her skills to benefit people with Alzheimer’s.
Máire appreciates the learning experience of being a mature student and is putting her writing skills to good use by writing a Young Adult novel in her spare time and hoping to have it published.
Recently she was a Teaching Assistant for the Genres of Business Communication program at University of Waterloo. Máire won the Graduate Professional Communication award in Spring 2022, in addition to another highly competitive award, the Rhetoric Essay Prize for Master’s students. Her research professor commented that Máire “has a unique capacity to combine ethnographic research with cultural studies through a technological lens, which has prepared her for further communications-based critical thinking and application.”
Máire has taken an online course with the University of Alberta to deepen her understanding of Indigenous Histories and Contemporary Issues in Canada and she is a volunteer editor with First Person Scholar, a publication connected to the University of Waterloo.
After designing bracelets with QR codes for elderly people with Alzheimer’s, who will be located with her wearable technology project. Máire hopes to continue to apply her skills to benefit people with Alzheimer’s.
Congratulations are extended to Phil LeMaitre as the 2021 Gladys Raiter Bursary for Graduate Study Recipient, $5,000
Phil LeMaitre is a Master of Science student at the University of Waterloo, with an academic focus in Theoretical Physics. He previously attended the University of Guelph, obtaining his Bachelor of Science with Honours, where he was on the Dean’s list for most of his undergraduate studies. During his time at the University of Guelph, he developed a rigorous work ethic that continues to aide in his contribution to the body of knowledge of physics. Phil’s current research primarily focuses on applying techniques from polymer physics to simulate atomic and molecular systems on the computer, where he has excelled and stood out to his mentors and professors as an “outstanding student in an outstanding program.”
Outside of Physics, Phil is an avid reader exploring philosophy, classic literature, and the sciences. He thoroughly enjoys debating and discussing interesting topics and practices expanding his worldview. He has a special interest in computers, even building his own. Phil has plans to continue his international travel explorations to places with historic or scientific significance and attain a healthy dose of the local culture. He maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying weightlifting and cycling.
Phil aims to continue his education through doctoral studies upon completion of his master’s program, but ultimately his goal is to pursue professorship and reaffirm his ambition to help lead the next generation of scientists into the field of Theoretical Physics.”
Outside of Physics, Phil is an avid reader exploring philosophy, classic literature, and the sciences. He thoroughly enjoys debating and discussing interesting topics and practices expanding his worldview. He has a special interest in computers, even building his own. Phil has plans to continue his international travel explorations to places with historic or scientific significance and attain a healthy dose of the local culture. He maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying weightlifting and cycling.
Phil aims to continue his education through doctoral studies upon completion of his master’s program, but ultimately his goal is to pursue professorship and reaffirm his ambition to help lead the next generation of scientists into the field of Theoretical Physics.”
In celebration of IODE Ontario’s 100th Anniversary in 2020, the committee present two $5,000 awards.
Christine Kitoko and Krenare Recaj, both studying at the University of Waterloo.
Christine Kitoko and Krenare Recaj, both studying at the University of Waterloo.
Christine Kitoko is currently in her Master of Development Practice Program taking International Development. She has a keen interest in social justice and equity-related issues. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Development Studies from York University and worked with a non-governmental organization named “Inner City Outreach” where she was program coordinator for children and youth in the Jane and Finch Community of Toronto. Presently her focus is supporting the community in low-income settings by enabling them to exert decision-making outcomes that will better shape their future and bring sustainable change.
Christine volunteers as a community worker in a care centre as a mentor, tutor and soup kitchen helper. She is on her church’s visitation team, as well as taking singing lessons in her spare time. She was a trombone player in the Salvation Army Youth Band. Christine has already been to Haiti on two humanitarian missions.
One of Christine’s professors described her as the “ideal graduate student; self-motivated, curious, committed, intelligent, well organized, affable and a joy in the classroom with excellent academic work (A average), and passionate extracurricular involvement in social justice.”
Christine volunteers as a community worker in a care centre as a mentor, tutor and soup kitchen helper. She is on her church’s visitation team, as well as taking singing lessons in her spare time. She was a trombone player in the Salvation Army Youth Band. Christine has already been to Haiti on two humanitarian missions.
One of Christine’s professors described her as the “ideal graduate student; self-motivated, curious, committed, intelligent, well organized, affable and a joy in the classroom with excellent academic work (A average), and passionate extracurricular involvement in social justice.”
Krenare Recaj
Krenare Recaj is currently enrolled in the Masters Program specializing in History. Krenare’s research thesis will examine Canada’s foreign relations with Kosovo focusing on the 1999 Kosovo war and how Canada accepted and settled Kosovar refugees after the conflict. Krenare came to Canada as a refugee after the war in Kosovo and so this is a topic that is very close to her heart.
One of Krenare’s professors stated, “We’ve let about 20 people into our MA Program for the 2019-2020 academic year, and they’re all very strong students. Of that group, Krenare is at the very top. I am so impressed with the quality of her work. I’m equally impressed by her kindness, her professionalism and her dedication to her studies.”
One of Krenare’s main interests involves volunteering for National Service Dogs, an organization that provides service dogs for those living with Autism or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She volunteers in the Evening Enrichment Program where she would go to the kennel and help relax, train, and exercise dogs for 3 hours. Krenare is also a weekend dog sitter. This means caring for different dogs at her home every weekend from Friday to Monday. For a year, she volunteered at a Finishing Home for dogs. This meant taking adult dogs that were struggling with behavioural issues, living with and training them full time for several months until their issues were corrected. Her most recent position with the National Service Dogs is the “Purposeful Puppy Sitter” that includes taking a different dog every week to assess its progress in the program. Krenare states, “Many people think that raising a service dog is fun all the time. However, it means early mornings and late nights, lots of walks, and constant training.”
In 2019, Krenare received excellence in academics, was named on the Deans Honour list and was the recipient of the Kerr Ostrander Leadership for Tomorrow Awards from the University of Waterloo.
One of Krenare’s professors stated, “We’ve let about 20 people into our MA Program for the 2019-2020 academic year, and they’re all very strong students. Of that group, Krenare is at the very top. I am so impressed with the quality of her work. I’m equally impressed by her kindness, her professionalism and her dedication to her studies.”
One of Krenare’s main interests involves volunteering for National Service Dogs, an organization that provides service dogs for those living with Autism or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She volunteers in the Evening Enrichment Program where she would go to the kennel and help relax, train, and exercise dogs for 3 hours. Krenare is also a weekend dog sitter. This means caring for different dogs at her home every weekend from Friday to Monday. For a year, she volunteered at a Finishing Home for dogs. This meant taking adult dogs that were struggling with behavioural issues, living with and training them full time for several months until their issues were corrected. Her most recent position with the National Service Dogs is the “Purposeful Puppy Sitter” that includes taking a different dog every week to assess its progress in the program. Krenare states, “Many people think that raising a service dog is fun all the time. However, it means early mornings and late nights, lots of walks, and constant training.”
In 2019, Krenare received excellence in academics, was named on the Deans Honour list and was the recipient of the Kerr Ostrander Leadership for Tomorrow Awards from the University of Waterloo.
Past Recipients of the IODE Gladys Raiter Bursary for Graduate Study (since 1990)
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1990
Susan Anstett and Michael Zimmerman 1993
James McGrorey and Micheal Zimmerman 1996
Tara Hyland 1999
Jennifer Fogarty 2002
Leah Rae Butler 2005
no acceptable applications 2008
deferred due to funding limitations 2011
deferred due to funding limitations 2014
deferred due to funding limitations 2017
deferred due to funding limitations 2020
Christine Kitoko and Krenare Recaj |
1991
Lisa Bater and Anita Skihar 1994
Margaret Troyak 1997
Robin Lloyd 2000
William Martin 2003
deferred due to funding limitations 2006
deferred due to funding limitations 2009
deferred due to funding limitations 2012
David Pamaranski 2015
Jessica Dalley 2018
Jenna Harb 2021
Phil LeMaitre |
1992
Brenda Ackerman and Graham Gibson 1995
Jane Lomic 1998
Lisa Earle 2001
no completed application received 2004
Sineaid Lagan 2007
Collin Roberts 2010
deferred due to funding limitations 2013
deferred due to funding limitations 2016
deferred due to funding limitations 2019
deferred due to funding limitations |