OHEA Awards & Scholarships
From time to time, OHEA establishes awards to recognize the valuable contributions of volunteers. OHEA also offers incentive awards to university students in Ontario who achieve high academic standing in home economics-related courses. Project funding and grants are also available to members for educational programs through various foundations. Further details on these awards and grant programs follow.
OHEA Incentive Award 2025/2026
The OHEA Incentive award is presented by an OHEA representative to a student who is entering their final year of study in a home economics-related college or university program in Ontario. The applicant should be a member of OHEA. Please register for a free student membership here:
Student Membership Application
The award includes:
➢ A written recognition of recipient of the award in the OHEA News Digest.
➢ $1000
Eligibility Requirements: The OHEA Incentive Award is presented to a student who is entering their final year of study at Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Nutrition; Western University’s School of Food and Nutritional Sciences or Family Studies Program; the University of Guelph’s College of Social and Applied Human Sciences; or Humber College’s Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion or Food and Nutrition Management Program; University of Ottawa’s BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics.
The candidate is expected to meet the following requirements:
• Maintain high academic standing in a Home Economics-related course of study;
• Demonstrate interest and concern for the work of the profession;
• Plan for a professional career or further academic study in Home Economics or a related profession (Human Ecology, Family Relations, Applied Nutrition)
• Demonstrate potential leadership qualities;
• Successful completion of a Professional Practice course in Home Economics or a related area; and
• Further the aims of the Ontario Home Economics Association.
Submission guidelines: To submit your application please send the following to the attention of Eileen Stanbury, at [email protected] with mandatory subject line: OHEA INCENTIVE AWARD APPLICATION.
• Updated resume
• Cover letter introducing yourself
• Academic transcript highlighting Professional Practice course and program of study • Complete a single-spaced essay detailing your interest and concern for the work of the home economics related profession, how you have demonstrated leadership qualities, and how you plan to further the aims of the Ontario Home Economics Association. 1500 words maximum.
Submissions due by: Friday, January 30, 2026 11:59pm
Submissions will be reviewed by an independent panel of OHEA members and the award winner will be contacted directly. We thank you for your participation and wish you luck!
The OHEA Incentive award is presented by an OHEA representative to a student who is entering their final year of study in a home economics-related college or university program in Ontario. The applicant should be a member of OHEA. Please register for a free student membership here:
Student Membership Application
The award includes:
➢ A written recognition of recipient of the award in the OHEA News Digest.
➢ $1000
Eligibility Requirements: The OHEA Incentive Award is presented to a student who is entering their final year of study at Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Nutrition; Western University’s School of Food and Nutritional Sciences or Family Studies Program; the University of Guelph’s College of Social and Applied Human Sciences; or Humber College’s Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion or Food and Nutrition Management Program; University of Ottawa’s BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics.
The candidate is expected to meet the following requirements:
• Maintain high academic standing in a Home Economics-related course of study;
• Demonstrate interest and concern for the work of the profession;
• Plan for a professional career or further academic study in Home Economics or a related profession (Human Ecology, Family Relations, Applied Nutrition)
• Demonstrate potential leadership qualities;
• Successful completion of a Professional Practice course in Home Economics or a related area; and
• Further the aims of the Ontario Home Economics Association.
Submission guidelines: To submit your application please send the following to the attention of Eileen Stanbury, at [email protected] with mandatory subject line: OHEA INCENTIVE AWARD APPLICATION.
• Updated resume
• Cover letter introducing yourself
• Academic transcript highlighting Professional Practice course and program of study • Complete a single-spaced essay detailing your interest and concern for the work of the home economics related profession, how you have demonstrated leadership qualities, and how you plan to further the aims of the Ontario Home Economics Association. 1500 words maximum.
Submissions due by: Friday, January 30, 2026 11:59pm
Submissions will be reviewed by an independent panel of OHEA members and the award winner will be contacted directly. We thank you for your participation and wish you luck!
OHEA President's Distinguished Service Award
This award is presented by the President at the OHEA Annual General Meeting to recognize the outstanding volunteer contributions of an individual member or members of OHEA in the preceding year. The recipient(s) of the award are chosen by the President and are presented with a framed certificate.
This award is presented by the President at the OHEA Annual General Meeting to recognize the outstanding volunteer contributions of an individual member or members of OHEA in the preceding year. The recipient(s) of the award are chosen by the President and are presented with a framed certificate.
OHEA Founder's Honour Award
The Founder's Honour Award is given to a Professional Home Economist who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. The nominee shall be a member of OHEA who has made a sustained contribution to the profession in the broader community in which they practice. Nominations for this award shall be forwarded to the current OHEA Chairperson and must include a brief biography of the nominee, a rationale for the contributions made by the nominee, and the signatures of two OHEA members. The award consists of a framed certificate which is presented at the Annual General Meeting.
The Founder's Honour Award is given to a Professional Home Economist who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. The nominee shall be a member of OHEA who has made a sustained contribution to the profession in the broader community in which they practice. Nominations for this award shall be forwarded to the current OHEA Chairperson and must include a brief biography of the nominee, a rationale for the contributions made by the nominee, and the signatures of two OHEA members. The award consists of a framed certificate which is presented at the Annual General Meeting.
To see a list of OHEA President's Distinguished Service Award and OHEA Founder's Honour Award 2019 winners, please click HERE!
Volunteer Recognition Awards
This award is given annually to recognize volunteers who have completed their terms of office on the Board of Directors or Executive or who have completed their work on standing or ad hoc committees. The award will be presented at the Annual General Meeting immediately following the completion of their work or term of office.
Non-members may only be considered for the Volunteer Recognition Award if they are not eligible for membership in OHEA.
This award is given annually to recognize volunteers who have completed their terms of office on the Board of Directors or Executive or who have completed their work on standing or ad hoc committees. The award will be presented at the Annual General Meeting immediately following the completion of their work or term of office.
Non-members may only be considered for the Volunteer Recognition Award if they are not eligible for membership in OHEA.
Canadian Home Economics Foundation Grants & Awards
Visit their website at chef-fcef.ca/grants
The Board of Trustees reviews applications and provides grants and awards to support work of Canadian home economists* in home economics research, education and public service projects, as well as post-secondary professional education and training.
General Funds
The Canadian Home Economics Foundation currently holds a general fund, in addition to several specially designated funds.
General Funds
Donations to this major fund support a variety of projects in home economics research, education and public service. Two specific projects are also supported from this Fund:
Excellence in Technical Writing - Dr. Elizabeth Feniak Award : offers prizes in an annual writing competition open to senior undergraduate students, and those in graduate studies, in home economics and related programs at Canadian universities, for the best original papers reviewing recent research or new developments in one of the areas within home economics. Click here to download the application form.
Graduate Student Award : graduate students registered in a Master or Doctoral program in the field of Home Economics/Human Ecology may apply. This initiative for this award comes from the recognition of underfunding of graduate students in general, and Home Economics/Human Ecology fields, specifically. Preference will be given to students who have an undergraduate degree in a Home Economics/Human Ecology field. Click here to download the application form.
Designated Funds
Held separately from the General Fund, these funds were initiated by associations or individuals to pay tribute to a home economist, or to support a specific project area.
Communications and Information Dissemination - Gwenyth Bailey Simpson Award:
supports projects that disseminate information to the public in current developments on topics related to food, general nutrition or consumer information and that involve a home economist or professional in a related field. Due January 31.
Consumer Studies and Family Resource Management - Margaret Speechly Stansfield Memorial Award : an annual award to support research or innovative public service or education projects in consumer economics or family resource management. Due September 30.
Family Finance - Edith Rowles Simpson Award : an annual award for professional updating in family finance. Due June 30.
Health Protection Lecture - Gwen E. Leslie Memorial Award : an annual public lecture or lectures on food or health protection topics.
International Development Project - Engberg-Fewster Fund: supports projects by Canadian home economists and their colleagues in the developing world. Due March 21.
Leadership Development - Doris Badir Award: supports leadership development activities in Canada and internationally. Due February 28.
Resource for Youth - Patricia J. Hames Award: offers grants to Canadian primary, elementary or secondary home economics/family studies educators to support projects directed to alleviating child poverty and developing life skills in Canadian youth.
The Board of Trustees reviews applications and provides grants and awards to support work of Canadian home economists* in home economics research, education and public service projects, as well as post-secondary professional education and training.
General Funds
The Canadian Home Economics Foundation currently holds a general fund, in addition to several specially designated funds.
General Funds
Donations to this major fund support a variety of projects in home economics research, education and public service. Two specific projects are also supported from this Fund:
Excellence in Technical Writing - Dr. Elizabeth Feniak Award : offers prizes in an annual writing competition open to senior undergraduate students, and those in graduate studies, in home economics and related programs at Canadian universities, for the best original papers reviewing recent research or new developments in one of the areas within home economics. Click here to download the application form.
Graduate Student Award : graduate students registered in a Master or Doctoral program in the field of Home Economics/Human Ecology may apply. This initiative for this award comes from the recognition of underfunding of graduate students in general, and Home Economics/Human Ecology fields, specifically. Preference will be given to students who have an undergraduate degree in a Home Economics/Human Ecology field. Click here to download the application form.
Designated Funds
Held separately from the General Fund, these funds were initiated by associations or individuals to pay tribute to a home economist, or to support a specific project area.
Communications and Information Dissemination - Gwenyth Bailey Simpson Award:
supports projects that disseminate information to the public in current developments on topics related to food, general nutrition or consumer information and that involve a home economist or professional in a related field. Due January 31.
Consumer Studies and Family Resource Management - Margaret Speechly Stansfield Memorial Award : an annual award to support research or innovative public service or education projects in consumer economics or family resource management. Due September 30.
Family Finance - Edith Rowles Simpson Award : an annual award for professional updating in family finance. Due June 30.
Health Protection Lecture - Gwen E. Leslie Memorial Award : an annual public lecture or lectures on food or health protection topics.
International Development Project - Engberg-Fewster Fund: supports projects by Canadian home economists and their colleagues in the developing world. Due March 21.
Leadership Development - Doris Badir Award: supports leadership development activities in Canada and internationally. Due February 28.
Resource for Youth - Patricia J. Hames Award: offers grants to Canadian primary, elementary or secondary home economics/family studies educators to support projects directed to alleviating child poverty and developing life skills in Canadian youth.
Canadian Federation of University Women Awards
Visit their website at http://www.fcfdu.org/fellowshipsawards/listoffellowshipsandawards.aspx
CANADIAN HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION (CHEA) FELLOWSHIP Value: $6,000
Awarded to a candidate studying in one or more aspects in the field of Human Ecology/Home Economics/Family and Consumer Sciences*, at the masters or doctoral level. The applicant must be accepted or enrolled in a post-graduate program in Canada at the time of application.
The Canadian Home Economics Association (CHEA) and the Ruth Binnie Fellowships are awarded to candidates in any of the following areas of study: human nutrition, food science, housing/shelter and aesthetics, architecture, financial resource management, clothing and textiles, family relations, human sexuality, human development.
RUTH BINNIE FELLOWSHIP Value: $6,000
Honours a founding member of the Nova Scotia Home Economics Association who dedicated her professional life to home economics education. At the time of application, the applicant must be enrolled in masters studies that focus on one or more aspect(s) of the field of Human Ecology/Home Economics/Family and Consumer Sciences*. Special consideration will be given to those pursuing a postgraduate degree in education. She may be studying abroad.
CANADIAN HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION (CHEA) FELLOWSHIP Value: $6,000
Awarded to a candidate studying in one or more aspects in the field of Human Ecology/Home Economics/Family and Consumer Sciences*, at the masters or doctoral level. The applicant must be accepted or enrolled in a post-graduate program in Canada at the time of application.
The Canadian Home Economics Association (CHEA) and the Ruth Binnie Fellowships are awarded to candidates in any of the following areas of study: human nutrition, food science, housing/shelter and aesthetics, architecture, financial resource management, clothing and textiles, family relations, human sexuality, human development.
RUTH BINNIE FELLOWSHIP Value: $6,000
Honours a founding member of the Nova Scotia Home Economics Association who dedicated her professional life to home economics education. At the time of application, the applicant must be enrolled in masters studies that focus on one or more aspect(s) of the field of Human Ecology/Home Economics/Family and Consumer Sciences*. Special consideration will be given to those pursuing a postgraduate degree in education. She may be studying abroad.
Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario International Scholarship
Visit the FWIO website here.
The Helen M.McKercher scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1976 to recognize Helen McKercher's years of service to FWIO as Director of the Women's Institute and Home Economics Service.
Value: $1,200
Purpose:
To assist a graduate student to pursue a post-graduate degree in Family and Consumer Studies, Home Economics or in a related program.
The application has passed for the 2019-2020 year.
The Helen M.McKercher scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1976 to recognize Helen McKercher's years of service to FWIO as Director of the Women's Institute and Home Economics Service.
Value: $1,200
Purpose:
To assist a graduate student to pursue a post-graduate degree in Family and Consumer Studies, Home Economics or in a related program.
The application has passed for the 2019-2020 year.
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