Applications are currently being received for the 2021-2022 University of Winnipeg Graduate Scholarship. This scholarship program to study in Canada has been created to encourage academic excellence as well as community service. All full-time graduate students in thesis, course-based, practicum-based, or project-based programs are eligible to apply, except for students in the Theology, and Joint Masters Programs.
Founded in 1667, The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg, U of W) is a public research university in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. UWinnipeg regularly ranks in the top fifteen Canadian universities whose primary focus is Undergraduate education in the category of student satisfaction. The university offers a clean, safe and vibrant environment to its students who are represented by the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association.
Program details
- Host institution: The University of Winnipeg in Canada.
- Fields of study: Available graduate programs at the University of Winnipeg.
- Number of scholarships: Not specified.
- Duration: 12 months.
- Target Group: open to citizens of all nationalities.
University of Winnipeg Graduate Scholarship Benefits
The University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies Scholarship (UWGSS) will provide an award valued at $15,000 to selected candidates for a period of 12 months. There are no automatic renewals for a second year.
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University of Winnipeg Graduate Scholarship Eligibility
The offer of a UWGSS does not guarantee admission into a graduate program at the University of Winnipeg. Students are required to follow the departmental admission guidelines. All students are eligible, regardless of citizenship.
All full-time graduate students in thesis, course-based, practicum-based, or project-based programs are eligible to apply, except for students in the Theology, and Joint Masters Programs. To qualify to apply to this program, the candidate must:
- Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.75 in the last 60 credits hours of study.
- Be entering the first or second year of an eligible Master’s program as of May or September of the current year or January of the upcoming year.
- Be enrolled in a full-time master’s program.
Notes: Although students may be required to apply, students holding NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR, Research Manitoba, or PDGSS Awards are not eligible to hold this award.
Similar opportunities
- Mackenzie King Scholarships to Study in Canada;
- Laurentian University in Canada Scholarships for International Students;
- McMaster University in Canada Entrance Awards;
- Huron International Presidential Scholarship To Study in Canada;
- uLethbridge School of Graduate Studies Scholarship;
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Application instructions
Prospective candidates must submit their application for this North America scholarship program to the graduate studies office by the deadline. Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected]. A completed application package includes the following:
- A completed UWGSS Application Form
- 2 references: One from your graduate program committee chair or graduate advisor/supervisor and one from an individual who can speak to your academic excellence and community engagement. References can use the UWGSS Appraisal Form or their own letterhead
- A Community Engagement and Academic Curriculum Vitae. This would include conference/paper presentations, funding history, relevant work/volunteer experience, etc
- Transcripts (UWinnipeg Transcripts can be unofficial copies);
If you have any question about this scholarship program to study in Canada, please email Dylan Jones on [email protected].
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