The Environmental Studies Lectureship Fund was established to provide funds to attract the most influential names in the world to speak on related issues of the environment and sustainability that are crucial to our future well-being.

At the discretion of the Director of the Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS) proceeds from this fund will be used to support QUBS student programming, research, and station operation.

Established by Ruby Cormier, BA'34, MA'42. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need to a full-time fourth year student completing a B.A.(Honours) program with a medial or major concentration in French Studies.

Established in memory of Barbara Cynthia Pearson. Awarded to a graduating student in the French Studies Translation program on the basis of academic proficiency and interest in campus activities. A portion of the prize is meant to purchase books.