Hundreds of students, staff, and faculty are urging Queen’s University to reconsider its proposal to cut graduate awards for master’s programs. A recent statement from Queen’s explained that it is addressing its budget deficit with a hiring freeze, spending cuts, and the possible elimination of the Queen’s Graduate Award for master’s students starting in Fall 2025. “While some of the choices ahead will be difficult, we are focused on finding sustainable solutions that will help the university achieve a balanced budget for the long term,” read the statement. In response, members of the Queen’s community staged a walkout to protest the cuts, arguing that eliminating the awards would harm students who depend on the funding for living expenses, groceries, and tuition.
