Lemaire co-operative studies award

Description of the organization

Louis Lemaire, a co-operative pioneer, dedicated much of his life to organizing co-operatives in Saskatchewan and willed part of his estate to the Co-operative College of Canada (now Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada) to support co-operative studies. The Lemaire Co-operative Studies Award is intended to encourage students to undertake studies and research which will help them contribute to the development of co-operatives in Canada or elsewhere. These awards are also intended to support students who have been involved in co-operatives, preferably in leadership positions as volunteers or employees. Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) administers this CASC scholarships, but it is jointly adjudicated

Find out more: https://canada.coop/en/casc-scholarships/

Research stream

Students presenting in any of the research streams at this conference can apply.

Eligibility

Full-time or part-time students, taking full- or partial-credit courses at any university or university-equivalent college are eligible to apply. Eligible candidates must take a minimum of one course about co-operatives.

Amount

The bursaries will be awarded in multiples of 1,000 CAD to a maximum of 3,000 CAD. The amount of the awards will be proportional to the significance and contribution of the studies to the advancement of co-operatives. The awardee receives a one-year membership in CASC as well as a free registration at the CASC conference (including CFHSS Congress fees) in the year following their award (2026).

Selection criteria

Eligible candidates will have been involved with co-operatives, must demonstrate reasonable knowledge and understanding of co-op principles and their application, and be able to indicate how the proposed studies and research will contribute to the co-op movement in Canada or abroad. Please note that applicants must be willing to be featured as recipients and will likely be invited to present their research at an eventual CASC conference.

How to submit a request

Students fill out this form and include:

• A copy of any previous degree(s) and transcript(s);

• A list of academic awards, distinctions and scholarships (if any);

• Two letters of reference— one must be an academic reference; and

• An outline of your research project.

Please submit the application form by March 31, 2025.