Samuel Beatty
The application deadline: EARLY NOVEMBER EVERY YEAR
Samuel Beatty In-Course Scholarships
Beatty, Samuel (1881-1970)
Mathematics
1911-1952
Samuel Beatty became the Dean of the Mathematics Department in 1934, and as Dean, he was one of the founding members of the Committee of Teaching Staff in June of 1939. Dean Beatty is remembered for the enormous support he gave to his students, and he earned their deepest appreciation as a result. One of his students, Walter Kohn, who won the 1998 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his development of the density-functional theory, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Dean who in 1942 helped Kohn to enrol in the Mathematics Department at the University. Kohn, a young chemist of enormous potential, could not gain access to the chemistry buildings during the war because of his German nationality, and Dean Beatty was instrumental in helping him to continue his studies. Dean Beatty was appointed the 21st Chancellor of the University of Toronto in 1953, a position he held until 1959. He died in 1970.
SOURCE: Great Teachers of Our Past
Who is eligible? Any student in second, third or fourth year and taking a Specialist Programme offered by the Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or Computer Science.
What is the selection Criteria? Awards will be given on the basis of academic performance during the previous year and on the basis of need.
Who will select the winners? A committee composed of the Chairs (or their representatives) of the Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Computer Science.
How do I apply?
Filling out this form. The completed form must be handed in to one of the following Departments.
- Computer Science, BA4252, Bahen Building
- Mathematics, SS4072, Sidney Smith Hall
- Physics, MP301, McLennan Physical Labs
- Statistics, SS6018, Sidney Smith Hall
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS EARLY NOVEMBER EVERY YEAR
This scholarship is administered by the Physics Department on the St. George Campus.
Please contact their office directly with any questions.