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Claudette Upton Scholarship
Remembering Claudette Upton
Established in 2009 by West Coast Editorial Associates, the editorial partnership she helped found, the award is named after Editors Canada honorary life member Claudette Reed Upton-Keeley, a gifted editor who loved the English language and was actively involved in social justice and environmental causes throughout her life.
Claudette was born in North Carolina in 1948 and lived in Alaska, Washington, Alberta, British Columbia and the Caribbean before her death in 2008. She worked freelance and in-house, specializing in scientific, medical and historical materials. Claudette also taught editing courses and was a much-loved mentor to many. She is remembered for both her wonderful sense of humour and her sharp mind.
The Claudette Upton Scholarship is an annual, national award that recognizes a promising student editor from among Editors Canada's student affiliates. It was awarded for the first time in 2010.
About the scholarship
This is a $1,000 scholarship to help support continuing professional development in editing.
The recipient is encouraged to use the scholarship to attend our national conference, purchase Editors Canada publications or attend association seminars and webinars.
How to apply
The applications period for the 2023 Claudette Upton Scholarship is now closed.
Editors Canada will begin accepting applications for the 2024 Claudette Upton Scholarship in early 2024.
Evaluation process
The applications will be evaluated by the scholarship selection committee. The recipient will be the applicant who best demonstrates the following qualities:
- aptitude for editing;
- commitment to pursuing a career as an editor; and
- qualities reminiscent of honorary life member Claudette Upton.
Founding donors
Martin Keeley
West Coast Editorial Associates
Annual donors
Simon Fraser University, Continuing Studies
West Coast Editorial Associates
Support the Claudette Upton Scholarship
Help to support Editors Canada awards! We invite you to contribute to these awards that honour the outstanding editors and students in our midst.
We also welcome donations by cheque. Please make your donation payable to "Editors' Association of Canada" with "Claudette Upton Scholarship" written on the memo line.
Send your donation to
Editors Canada
Claudette Upton Scholarship
1507-180 Dundas Street West
Toronto ON M5G 1Z8