Join us in shaping the future of public policy by supporting the Michael Atkinson and Heather McWhinney Scholarship for Student Success at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School (JSGS). Your contribution will directly support outstanding Master of Public Policy and Doctoral students, providing them with the resources they need to excel academically and become the public policy leaders of tomorrow.
Established by JSGS faculty and friends, this scholarship honours the dedication of Michael Atkinson and Heather McWhinney to the school and their shared vision of cultivating the next generation of public policy leaders in Saskatchewan and beyond. The scholarship will support graduate students who demonstrate academic and research excellence, with a preference given to students whose research focuses on public sector governance.
By contributing to the Michael Atkinson and Heather McWhinney Scholarship for Student Success, you will not only help students realize their academic dreams and unleash their full potential but also honor the extraordinary contributions of Michael and Heather to JSGS and public policy education.
About Michael Atkinson and Heather McWhinney
Michael Atkinson is Professor Emeritus in the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus. He has held several academic administrative appointments including provost and vice-president academic at USask (1997–07), as well as associate vice-president academic at McMaster University (1995–97). He has published extensively in political science, public administration, and public policy, and beginning in 2008 served as the founding executive director of JSGS (2008–15).
Heather McWhinney has been teaching and coaching writing at USask for more than 10 years. She teaches academic writing at JSGS, where she also works with students and faculty on editing dissertations and grant proposals. Earlier in her career, Heather worked in the academic publishing industry in Toronto, where she was publisher and editorial director of the college division of Harcourt Brace, Canada.
Heather and Michael, who have strong ties to Saskatchewan remain committed to cultivating the next generation of public policy leaders in Saskatchewan, across Canada, and beyond. We thank Michael and Heather for their commitment to the school and invite others to join in honoring them by contributing to the Michael Atkinson and Heather McWhinney Scholarship for Student Success today.