Scholarships and Awards

The Gordon A. McMurray Prize

The Gordon A. McMurray Prize is awarded annually to a student completing the B.A. Honours degree in Psychology.  Selection is based on outstanding academic achievement.  The recipient will also have shown promise of becoming a contributor to the research or practice of Psychology.  This prize is named in honour of Gordon A. McMurray, the first Head of the Psychology Department in 1950. The value of the award varies, approximately $250.  Dr. McMurray remained as Head of the Department of Psychology from 1950-1975.  No application is required.  The recipient of this prize is selected by the department.

Recent Gordon A. McMurray Prize Recipients

Psychology Honours Book Prize

The Psychology Honours Book Prize is awarded annually to the student with the top grade in the Psychology Honours course. The department established this prize in 2023 in memory of Professor Jamie Campbell who coordinated the honours course for many years. The $200 book prize is credited to the recipient as a USask Bookstore gift card. No application is required. The recipient of this prize is selected by the Department. 

Prize Recipients

2024      Alexandra Brilz

2023      Lucas Bourgeois

Health Studies Honours Book Prize

The Health Studies Honours Book Prize, established in 2023, is awarded annually to the student with the top grade in the Health Studies Honours course. The $200 book prize is credited to the recipient as a USask Bookstore gift card. No application is required. The recipient of this prize is selected by the Department. 

Prize Recipients

2024      Sarah Ha

2023      Alycia Kanters 

Canadian Psychological Association Certificates of Academic Excellence

CPA Certificates of Academic Excellence to recognize outstanding achievements made by students at all levels of study (Honours, Master’s, Ph.D.) in each Canadian department of psychology. 

Recent CPA Certificates of Academic Excellence Recipients

The full historial list of recipients is available at CPA Academic Excellence Certificate Recipients