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  Designated for students of Aboriginal ancestry
     Designated for students with a disability

Douglas McRorie Scholarship

AVAILABLE TO: Agricultural post-graduate masters students majoring in agricultural business, economics, finance or trade.

DEADLINE: October 15

APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION:
Education Committee, Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation
280 Albert Street Suite 900
Ottawa, ON,   K1P 5G8 
TELEPHONE: (613) 232-9459 ext 303   FAX: (613) 594-5190
EMAIL: news@aic.ca
WEBSITE: www.aic.ca/aicf/initiatives.html

STIPULATIONS: Candidates must hold Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status. They must be registered full-time in a masters program in the area of agricultural business, economics, finance or trade and be enrolled in their graduate program until at least one semester beyond the application deadline. Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible for a second award. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of (not necessarily placed in order of importance): academic achievement, areas of study, leadership, and career interests.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT:  $500

AVAILABLE TO:  Presented to a UFV Alumni pursuing Graduate Studies.

APPLY TO:  UFV Financial Aid and Awards (UFV Scholarship application)

DEADLINE:  May 10.

STIPULATIONS:

 APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:

• Students must also provide a letter that identifies their career path including identified objectives or long-term career goals;
• Explains why they chose their area of study;
• Proof of minimum GPA requirements;
• Notes any involvement they have with UFV and/or the community outside of their area of study;
• Proof of acceptance into a field of studies at a graduate level.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  The recipient will be chosen by the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

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AS PRIME MINISTER AWARDS PROGRAM

AMOUNT:
Fifty semi-finalists:  $500 and will participate in a special 5-day program in Toronto

The National Winner: An additional $10,000 and a one-year paid internship at Magna International Inc, valued at $50,000.

AVAILABLE TO: Full-time undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited Canadian college, university, or CEGEP. Submit a maximum 2500 word essay in either official language, responding to the As Prime Minister Awards question. “If you were the Prime Minister of Canada, what political vision would you offer to improve our living standards and ensure a secure and prosperous global community?”

APPLICATION:
Magna for Canada Scholarship Fund
As Prime Minister Awards Program
337 Magna Drive
Aurora, Ontario  L4G 7K1
TELEPHONE: 1-866-AS-THE-PM
WEBSITE: www.asprimeminister.com/english/apm-program/body/brochure/how.htm 

DEADLINE: June 3

STIPULATIONS: You may choose to register and submit your essay electronically on-line through the “As Prime Minister” website www.asprimeminister.com. Alternatively, you may submit your essay type-written on 8.5” x 11” paper together with a separate piece of paper outline the following: full name, permanent address, and telephone number; college, university or CEGEP, area or program and year of study; extra-curricular activities; details of how you learned about this awards program. Submissions will not be returned.

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BARRY SULLIVAN Q. C. MEMORIAL BURSARY

AMOUNT: $1,000

AVAILABLE TO: Students pursuing a degree in one of the three following disciplines: law, social work and education.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Office of Directors
c/o Barry Sullivan, Q.C. Memorial Bursary Society
425 Donald Street
Coquitlam , BC V3K 3Z9
TELEPHONE: (604) 939-2988   EMAIL: liannesullivan@hotmail.com  

DEADLINE: November 30.

STIPULATIONS:
Successful applicants should meet the following criteria:

1. Be enrolled in a degree granting post-secondary institution in British Columbia .  
2. Be enrolled full time (minimum 3 courses).  
3. Have completed their first year of studies (i.e. no first year applicants please). Graduate students are welcome to apply.
4. Should demonstrate strong/high academic standing at the post-secondary level (attach transcripts). 
5. Should display financial need (attach budget and a list of previous awards received in the past four years).  
6. Should be involved with volunteer work, community organizations, or in extra curricular activities outside of school (attach reference letter).  
7. Should display some work experience (attach reference letter).    

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B.C. ARTS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM

Senior Awards

AMOUNT: Up to 3,500 for full-time winter studies.

AVAILABLE TO: Students who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants for course work/programs following completion of the second year of university undergraduate or professional diploma programs; or for a post-graduate program.

DEADLINE: MAY 30

STIPULATIONS: Available for full-time study at a recognized post-secondary institution or academy without restriction of country/location. Assistance is available for a maximum of six years of full-time study. Students must be majoring in his/her arts program and should be of first-class standing.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
British Columbia Arts Council
Box 9819 , Stn Prov Govt
Victoria , BC
TELEPHONE: (250) 356-1718    FAX: (250) 387-4099
EMAIL: bcartscouncil@gems2.gov.bc.ca  
WEBSITE: www.bcartscouncil.ca

John Peters Humphrey Student Fellowship in International Human Rights Law and Organization

AMOUNT:  $35,000

AVAILABLE TO:  Graduating, or graduate, students in Canadian law or political science (or the equivalent) faculties.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be qualified to commence or continue as full-time students in a graduate program in the field of international human rights and/or international organizations at the Masters or Doctorate level.

DEADLINE:   March 31

APPLICATIONS:

Mailing Address for Application: John Peters Humphrey Fellowship c/o The Pollack Group 225 Metcalfe Street, Suite 702 Ottawa , Ontario   K2P 1P9 Telephone:  613-238-2233

Inquires: John Peters Humphrey Fellowship c/o Canadian Council on International Law 215-236 Metcalfe Street Ottawa , Ontario   K2P 1R3 Telephone :  613-235-0442 WEBSITE:  www.ccil-ccdi.ca

CANADIAN INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RESEARCH

Graduate Scholarships Masters Awards

AMOUNT:  $17,500

AVAILABLE TO:  Students who are pursuing a Master’s degree in a health related field in Canada

ELIGIBILITY:

• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident;
• At the time of the CIHR deadline for application (February 1st), you must:
• Have completed or be in the last year of a Bachelor’s degree; or,
• Have been registered for no more than ten months as a full-tome student in a Master’s program; or,
• Have been registered for no more than ten months as a full-time PhD student and were admitted to the PhD program directly form you Bachelor’s degree.
• Be applying for support to pursue your first graduate degree (i.e., Master’s or PhD). All previous studies at the graduate level, regardless of discipline, either course-based or research based, will be included in determining eligibility;
• Not have already held an award from SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR or any other federal source to undertake and/or complete a Master’s or PhD degree.

DEADLINE:   February 1

APPLICATIONS:

Send 1 copy by courier to:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Canada Graduate Scholarships Master's Awards Program
Room 97, 160 Elgin Street
Address locator: 4809A
Ottawa , Ontario  K1A 0W9
WEBSITE:   www.cihr.ca 

CN offers scholarships for children of CN employees and pensioners, scholarships for children with disabilities and safety scholarships.

In Canada, CN also offers aboriginal awards and scholarships for women who pursue non-traditional careers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
www.cn.ca/career/scholarships/en_Career/ScholarshipsOffered.shtml

Scholarships offered to Children of CN Employees

CN offers scholarships to children of CN employees and pensioners. The scholarships are available to first-year undergraduate or first-year graduate students and are not renewable. Candidates are selected on the basis of their academic standing, references and extra-curricular activities.

Application forms are only available at the beginning of May of each year. The deadline varies each year and will be communicated later during the year.

You may request an application form at the beginning of May by contacting:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
350 Albert Street, Suite 600
Ottawa , Ontario , Canada K1R 1B1
TELEPHONE: (613) 563-1236  FAX: (613) 563-9745 
EMAIL: awards@aucc.ca     WEBSITE: www.aucc.ca

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CANADIAN SOCIETY OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICISTS SCHOLARSHIPS

AMOUNT: $1,500 (approximately 15-20 available)

AVAILABLE TO: Students pursuing a course of studies directed toward a career in exploration Geophysics in industry, teaching, or research. An applicant may be either an undergraduate student whose grades are above average or a graduate student.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
CSEG WEBSITE: www.cseg.ca

SEND APPLICATION TO:
Scholarship Committee
Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
905, 510 - 5th Street S.W.
Calgary , Alberta T2P 3S2
TELEPHONE: (403-262-0015) FAX: (403-262-7383)
EMAIL: cseg@cadivision.com

DEADLINE: July 15

STIPULATIONS: Applications will not be considered unless accompanied by a list of courses currently in progress and a transcript of your post-secondary record. If in first year, send your high school transcript. Two faculty members must write letters of recommendation in support of your application. A letter of reference is also desirable from a past or current employer. These letters should be mailed directly to the Committee by the respective authors. 
 

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CANADIAN HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION

Provides financial assistance to deserving students fulfill their dreams of college or university education in preparation for careers in the foodservice-hospitality industry. The Foundation currently offers over 100 scholarships annually ranging from $500 - $3500 and increases their number and value every year.

• Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism Scholarships (2) 
• Post Secondary: Culinary Scholarships (5) 
• Post Diploma/Graduate Scholarships (4) 
• Post secondary Hospitality scholarships (21) 

APPLICATIONS:
Canadian Hospitality Foundation
300 Street East, #213
Toronto , Ontario  M5N 1N1
TELEPHONE:  (416) 363-3401 FAX: (416) 363-3403 EMAIL: chf@theohi.ca

CRITERIA: For further information and application please visit their website.

WEBSITE: www.chfscholarships.com 

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CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION SCHOLARSHIPS 

AMOUNT: $1,000

AVAILABLE TO: Students who have participated in Canadian Western Agribition as an exhibitor. Eligible exhibitor activities include all live-stock classes, 4-H classes, grain and forage classes and active trade exhibit/participation.

DEADLINE: July 1st.

STIPULATIONS: The applicant must be applying for a scholarship to apply to their second or subsequent year in a program of at least two years duration. The Scholarship shall be used at recognized post secondary and graduate education institutions. Applicants may re-apply in subsequent years, if they meet the requirements.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Canadian Western Agribition
Box 3535
Regina, SK S4P 3J8 
TELEPHONE:  (306) 565-0565, FAX: (306) 757-9963 

EMAIL: agribition@sk.sympatico.ca

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COMMUNITY & POPULATION HEALTH RESEARCH - CPHR TRAINING PROGRAM

AMOUNT: 

Master’s:  PHD:  Post-Doctoral Fellowship:

$20,000/year (2 year term) $25,000/year (3.5 year term) $40,000/year (3 year term)

AVAILABLE TO:  

Master and Doctoral Candidates:

1. Currently applying to graduate studies, currently enrolled within their first year of graduate studies as of the application deadline, or newly accepted in a full-time Masters or Doctoral program through the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina or the College of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Saskatchewan
2. Have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) = 80% in the last two years of study or an equivalent cumulative grade from the applicant’s home institution;
3. Must agree, in writing, to participate in CPHR course work, seminars and retreats 
4. Developed a research proposal based on population health research programs in existence or being developed as defined by SPHERU. Information about SPHERU’s research areas can be found at www.spheru.ca. Graduate student consult with the CPHR Coordinator or CPHR Faculty Mentors prior to submitting an application; and
5. Receiving support from a CPHR Faculty Mentor who has agreed to act as a supervisor or co-supervisor.

DEADLINE:  February 15

APPLICATIONS:

CPHR Coordinator  SPHERU 107 Wiggins Road University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon , Saskatchewan     S7N 5E5  Telephone:  306-966-7942 Fax:  306-966-7920

CPHR Coordinator  SPHERU University of Regina Regina, Saskatchewan    S4S 0A2 Telephone:  306-337-229 Fax:  306-585-5694

EMAIL:   Diana.fedosoff@usask.ca
WEBSITE:   www.cphr.ca   
 

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CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN: VANCOUVER

Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme: Assistant Language Teacher

AMOUNT: Successful applicants receive a one year contract starting from the beginning of August. Return transportation costs to Japan and approximately $48,000 Canadian per year will be provided.

AVAILABLE TO: University graduates who wish to participate in international exchange and foreign language education throughout Japan.

STIPULATIONS: A teaching certificate is not required. To be eligible, applicants must be Canadian citizens, hold a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 40.

APPLICATIONS FROM:  
The Embassy of Japan in Canada website or by contacting the Vancouver Japanese Consulate at:
www.vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/eng/study_travel.html

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THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE SECURITY AND DEFENCE FORUM AWARDS

MA Scholarship Program

AMOUNT: $8,000

AVAILABLE TO: Students who are in studies relating to current and future Canadian national security and defence issues, including their political, international, historical, social, military, industrial and economic dimensions. 

ELIGIBILITY:

• Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada at the time of application.
• Candidates must hold a honours bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, before taking up the award.

APPLICATIONS:

Higher Education Scholarships 
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
350 Albert Street, Suite 600
Ottawa, Ontario    K1R 1B1
TELEPHONE: (613) 563-1236   FAX: (613) 563-9745
E-MAIL: awards@aucc.ca
WEBSITE: www.aucc.ca/programs/scholarships/dnd/dnd_e.html

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DU MAURIER ART GRANTS

AMOUNT: Grants between $5,000 and $15,000 for the public presentation of projects in the following disciplines: Visual Arts, Cinema, Video and Animation, Multimedia and New Technologies.

AVAILABLE TO: Applicants who are 19 years of age and older. Be enrolled in their final year of study of either an undergraduate or of a graduate program studying visual arts, cinema, video and animation or multimedia and new technologies.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
du Maurier Arts
3711 St. Antoine Street
Montreal, Quebec  H4C 3P6
TELEPHONE: 1-800-398-1141  FAX: (514) 932-3993  
WEBSITE: www.dumaurierartscouncil.ca

DEADLINE: April 1

STIPULATIONS: Applicants must be enrolled in a degree granting post-secondary institution such as a university or community/university college (excluding pre-university program such as CEGEPS). Applicants must provide proof of Canadian citizenship. Applicants must complete and submit an application form providing full and current information for the grant request (only one project per individual can be submitted).

Projects submitted must be in their final stages, funding is not for the creation stage of the project but rather for the final production and the public presentation of the project. The Arts council's decision will be based on the project's merit and innovation. All projects must be aimed at adult audiences, which are 19 years of age or older. The public presentation of the project must take place in Canada between July 1 and June 30

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FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AWARDS PROGRAM

AMOUNT: Air fare, tuition and living expenses for 10 months

AVAILABLE TO: Graduate students (and those completing a first degree and intending to go on to do graduate studies) who are Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for a scholarship to study or do research abroad in all disciplines.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
International Council for Canadian Studies
75 Albert, S-908
Ottawa , Ontario  K1P 5E7
TELEPHONE: (613) 789-7828  FAX: (613) 789-7830
E-MAIL: general@iccs-ciec.ca
WEBSITE: www.iccs-ciec.ca

STIPULATIONS: The scholarship are offered by several countries including Colombia, Finland, France, Germany and Mexico.

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HARRY JEROME SCHOLARSHIPS

AMOUNT: $2,000 (six available)

AVAILABLE TO: A Black African or Black Caribbean student who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada . Between the ages of 17 to 30 and enrolled in a full-time degree (graduate or undergraduate), diploma or certificate program at a Canadian college or university for the academic year commencing in the year in which the scholarship is grant.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
The Board of Trustees of the Harry Jerome Scholarships
c/o Black Business and Professional Association
307-675 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario  M5V 1M9
TELEPHONE: (416) 504-4097  FAX: (416) 504-7343
E-MAIL: scholarships@bbpa.org
WEBSITE: www.bbpa.org/Scholarships/Scholarships.htm

DEADLINE: May 30.

STIPULATIONS: Applicants must demonstrate high academic achievement, financial need and recognized contribution to the Black community.

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INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CANADIAN STUDIES – GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

AMOUNT:  Up to $3,500 Cdn for all expenses

AVAILABLE TO:  Students in the social sciences or humanities who are in the process of preparing a graduate thesis or doctoral dissertation of Canada

ELIGIBILITY:

The student must be at the thesis or dissertation stage;

The student must have obtained in writing the support of a faculty member at a Canadian university who has agreed to act as the student’s academic sponsor during the tenure of his/her award. The sponsor will act in an informal capacity and will arrange for library privileges, contacts with other faculty and students, and generally try to facilitate the student’s research. The academic sponsor will not be expected to act in the role of supervisor.

CRITERIA:

• The clarity of the proposal and its methodology;
• The proposal’s potential contribution to knowledge and/or to its field;
• The likelihood of the project’s being accomplished during the period of the award;
• The demonstrated need for the research to be carried out in Canada
• The strength of the letter of support;
• The past academic awards as demonstrated by transcripts, awards, and distinctions.

DEADLINE:   December 31

APPLICATIONS FROM:

Canadian Studies Programs Assistant 
EMAIL:   csppec@iccs-ciec.ca  
TELEPHONE:   613-789-7834 ext. 242  WEBSITE:  www.iccs-ciec.ca

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/Home-Accueil-Eng.aspx

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INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAM

AMOUNT: Travel, tuition fees and living costs (approx. $25,000)

 

AVAILABLE TO: Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Competition is open to graduate students, graduate degree holders and practicing professionals. Practicing professionals are eligible provided they have not been in the workforce longer than five years. All applicants must have received an undergraduate degree at the time of the application with the exception of students who are currently in Medical or Law School and were accepted without first obtaining an undergraduate degree.

 

APPLICATION FORMS:
Natalka Kocan
Scholarships and Training Division
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
600-350 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1R 1B1
TELEPHONE: (613) 563-1236 ext 311  FAX: (613) 563-9745
E-MAIL: smalbeuf@aucc.ca">nkocanf@aucc.ca
WEBSITE: www.isunet.edu/admissions

STIPULATIONS: Candidates should be conversant in English and in a second language, preferable French. Fields of study is unrestricted.

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THE KEITH GILMORE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

AMOUNT:
One $2,000 scholarship is offered to an individual in a post graduate degree program in agriculture, journalism and/or communications at a recognized university, leading to a career in the field of agriculture.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
The Keith Gilmore Foundation
5160 Skyline Way N.E.
Calgary , Alberta T2E 6V1
TELEPHONE: (403) 275-2662  FAX: (403) 295-1333
Email: herefords@hereford.ca   WEBSITE: www.hereford.ca

DEADLINE : July 1.

STIPULATIONS: Selection is based on academic merit, contribution to school and/or community, and an indication of academic promise.

 

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   LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

  The Doreen Kronick Scholarship

AMOUNT: $500

AVAILABLE TO: Full-time or part-time students enrolled in any graduate program of study at a Canadian university that will lead that individual to a field that will assist persons with learning disabilities.

 

DEADLINE: May 15.

 

STIPULATIONS: Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree either at a university or junior college whose courses are recognized by a university. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have lived in Canada for at least two years as permanent residents.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
323 Chapel Street. Suite 200 BR>Ottawa , Ontario, K1N 7Z2
TELEPHONE: (613) 238-5721 FAX: (613) 235-5391  EMAIL: information@ldac-taac.ca  WEBSITE: www.ldac-taac.ca  

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LEONARD FOUNDATION (THE)

AMOUNT:

The value of the award is usually $1,000.00 for those who are not required to set up a second residence to attend university and $1,500.00 for those who do. These amounts may vary according to the final decisions of the General Committee. Approximately 130 awards are made annually.

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and registered in a Canadian University or a college affiliated thereto. The university must be a member of the Association of Colleges and Universities in Canada (AUCC) and have a policy of unrestricted access except for academic standing.
2. Only students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program are eligible except for those pursuing a degree required to be licensed for a profession. These include a MD, B.Ed or M Div. No other graduate programs are eligible.
3. All applicants will be considered but preference will be given to daughters or sons of ordained clergy, licensed elementary or secondary school teachers, Canadian military personnel, graduates of a
Canadian Military College , members of the Engineering Institute of Canada and members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. Preference is also given to those who have previously received an award from The Leonard Foundation.

APPLICATIONS:

To apply, print an Application Form from the Leonard Foundation web site. Your Form should not only be completed in its entirety but must also be clearly legible, especially name and address, otherwise, mail will not reach you.  On this Web site, you will find a list of Nominators. Your Application Form can be forwarded for consideration only through a Nominator. Select one nearest you and call for an appointment. This must be done before March 15. The earlier, the better, after the New Year. If you do not fulfill these criteria, please do not apply.

If further information is required, you may contact the Honourary Secretary.

Mailing Address:
20 Eglinton Av W 7th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario   M4R 2E2
Email: hrinfo@leonardfnd.org
WEBSITE:www.leonardfnd.org/english/criteria.html

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NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION (NAAF)

Is a nationally registered charity with a mandate to provide financial support to Aboriginal individuals who are pursuing education and professional development. Scholarships are made possible by the generous support of a growing list of enlightened corporate partners who are currently working with The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation in delivering scholarship assistance.

 Business, Sciences and General Education Program

AMOUNT: Varies
  

AVAILABLE TO: Canadian resident Aboriginal people: status and non-status First Nations, Métis and Inuit.  

 

ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF FULL-TIME STUDY: Business, science, law, engineering, information technology, education, social work and the social sciences.

 

ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS OF STUDY: Post-secondary programs of at least two academic years at recognized Canadian technical CEGEPs, colleges and universities. Certificate or diploma programs, undergraduate and graduate degree programs are eligible for consideration.

DEADLINE: June 1.

  Fine Arts Scholarship Program   

AMOUNT: Varies.

AVAILABLE TO: All Canadian resident Aboriginal people: First Nations status and non-status, Metis and Inuit.

ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY: All areas related to the visual, performing, media, graphic and literary arts.

 

ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS OF STUDY:

• Undergraduate and graduate studies in music, theatre, dance, arts administration, stage management, sound engineering and other creative pursuits that support fine arts activities.
• All programs including private and group instruction in ballet, singing and music lessons; fine arts degree and certificate programs; advanced training and professional development.
• Apprenticeships, internships and on-the-job training with museums, theatres, galleries, cultural or media centres are eligible for funding, provided the student has received formal instruction in the internship field, prior to the internship itself. Example: a graduate of an Arts Administration program entering an internship in theatre production or a curatorial studies graduate training in a museum.
• Marketing studies and such other studies that promote the self-employment and entrepreneurial skills of the artist.

DEADLINE: March 31 - for project beginning after June 1 especially classes starting in September.  September 30 - for project beginning after December 1. 

APPLICATIONS FROM :
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
Suite 33A , 70 Yorkville Avenue
Toronto Ontario M5R 1B9
Telephone: 1-800-329-9780  Fax: (416) 926-7554
E-MAIL: naaf@istar.ca    WEBSITE: www.naaf.ca  

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  ALLIANCE FOR EQUALITY OF BLIND CANADIANS (formally, National Federation of the Blind: Advocates for Equlity)

AMOUNT : Five awards in total: 3 (three) $1,000.00 scholarships and 2 (two) $700.00 scholarships. Each scholarship will be accompanied by a year's free membership to AEBC. They are as follows:

• The AEBC National Achievement Scholarship (National) for $1,000.00
• The Alan H. Neville Memorial Scholarship in memory of an AEBC Pioneer and valued Advisor (National) for $1,000.00
• The AEBC Rick Oakes Scholarship for the Arts (National) for $1,000.00
• The Reverend Leslie Ball Scholarship for the Performing Arts (National) for $700.00
• The Reverend Leslie Ball Scholarship for Vocational Training and Trades (National) for $700.00

 

AVAILABLE TO: A recognize outstanding blind, deaf-blind, and partially sighted post-secondary school students.Attending a post-secondary programme (college, university or vocational) within the period of September 2009 to April 2010, with a full-time course load or at a 40% course load when accompanied by an explanation. Students at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels as well as those in training programs, educational upgrading, and taking courses in the performing arts are encouraged to apply

 

APPLICATIONS FROM :

WEBSITE:  http://www.blindcanadians.ca/  

Forward the application form, personal letter and letter of reference in one of these file formats: plain or rich text, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, or Excel, or in the body of an email, to scholarship@blindcanadians.ca.

If not applying on-line, keep in mind that Scholarship Committee members may be blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted. If submission of an application in an accessible electronic format is not possible--inaccessible formats include PDF and jpg files--please contact us either by email or by phone at (800) 561-4774 to discuss alternatives. We would prefer to answer any questions regarding accessibility before you send your application.

 

DEADLINE: Oct 31.

 

STIPULATIONS: Applicants must meet all of these qualifications. Applicants not meeting one or more of these qualifications will not be considered:

• Blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted. Please note: Whatever an applicant's vision level, he/she must meet the requirements for legal blindness, which is visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye after correction, or a visual field of less than 20 degrees.
• Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
• Attending a post-secondary programme (college, university or vocational) within the period of September 2009 to April 2010, with a full-time course load or at a 40% course load when accompanied by an explanation. Students at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels as well as those in training programs, educational upgrading, and taking courses in the performing arts are encouraged to apply.
• Exchange students studying abroad under a legitimate exchange programme and paying fees to a Canadian educational institution are also considered eligible, as are students who may choose to study abroad for compelling reasons such as lack of a similar programme in Canada, failure to be accepted into a programme in Canada, or the clear superiority of a programme abroad.

 

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NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA

Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) and Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS)

AMOUNT:  CGS M Value: $17,500/year             PGS M Value: $17,300/year

AVAILABLE TO:  A full-time student in the first or second year of your master’s or doctoral program at an eligible university.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
• Hold, or expect to hold (at the time you take up the award), a degree in science or engineering from a university whose standing is acceptable to NSERC (if you have a degree in a field other than science or engineering, NSERC may accept your application at its discretion);
• Intend to pursue in the following year full-time graduate studies and research at the master’s or doctoral level in one of the areas of the natural sciences and engineering supported by NSERC; and
• Have obtained a first-class average (a grade of “A-“) in each of the last two completed years of study. Any exceptions to this requirement must be accompanied by supporting documentation that justifies the submission.

DEADLINE:   November 15

APPLICATIONS:

Scholarships and Fellowships Division
NSERC
350 Albert Street
Ottawa , ON K1A 1H5
Canada  
WEBSITE: www.nserc.ca  

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PUBLIC HEALTH BURSARIES/ SCHOLARSHIPS
(Administered by the Health Officers Council of British Columbia )

B.C. Associated Boards of Health/ Dr. Ken Benson Memorial Bursaries

AMOUNT: $5,000

 

AVAILABLE TO: Full-time students who are or who wish to engage in post-graduate study in a field of Public/Community Health Practice within an applicable discipline (e.g. nurses, nutritionists, environmental health officers, etc.). Physicians are not eligible for this bursary.

 

STIPULATIONS:

• strong preference will be given to individuals who are resident and practising in B.C.
• preference will be given to those candidates who demonstrate a commitment to remain in B.C.
• preference will be given to candidates who commit to live and practise in rural areas of B.C.
• studies may be undertaken at any post-secondary institution in B.C.
• consideration will be given to candidates who wish to study out-of-province or out-of-country.

The Isabel Loucks Foster Public Health Scholarship Fund

AMOUNT: $5,000 
 

AVAILABLE TO: Full-time students who are or who wish to engage in post-graduate study in a field of Public/Community Health Practice within an applicable discipline (e.g. nurses, nutritionists, environmental health officers, physicians, etc.).

STIPULATIONS:

• persons must be ordinarily a in B.C.
• persons must have demonstrated excellence in performance and leadership ability
• studies may be undertaken at any suitable educational institution either within or outside British Columbia

DEADLINE:  September 8.

APPLICATIONS FROM: www.vancouverfoundation.bc.ca/Community/Public Health.shtm

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
Dr. David Bowering, Medical Health Officer
Chair, Health Officers' Council
Northern Health Authority
1444 Edmonton St.
Prince George , B.C.  V2M 6W5

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QUEEN ELIZABETH II BC CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT: One major scholarship with a total value of $20,000 available each year. Two minor scholarships of $4,000 each are available for the two top runners-up to the major winner each year.

 

AVAILABLE TO: To a graduate who has obtained an undergraduate degree from a British Columbia public post-secondary institution and their domicile or ordinary residence is in B.C. They must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who in the opinion of the Advisory Committee, is a person of unusual worth and promise, and qualifies under the regulations.

 

APPLICATIONS FROM:
StudentAidBC - Special Programs
Ministry of Advanced Education
PO Box 9173 , Stn Prov Govt
Victoria , B.C.  V8W 9H7
WEBSITE: www.StudentAidBC.ca

DEADLINE: January 31.

 

STIPULATIONS: Student proposes to conduct the studies for which the scholarship is awarded at an institution in any British Commonwealth country, except Canada. The advisory Committee will make it recommendations on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated aptitudes, personal qualities and character, as well as interest and participation in institutional and community affairs. Preference will be given to applicants who are in their first undergraduate degree in British Columbia and are proceeding to their first Masters or Master/PH.D. degree, or first Post-Baccalaureate degree.

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RCGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Geordie Hilton Academic Scholarship

AMOUNT: $5,000

 

AVAILABLE TO: A promising university student who intends to continue in an undergraduate or graduate program in sport/business administration.

DEADLINE: June 30

STIPULATIONS: Students must:

• Show a minimum average of 80% in the last two years of high school, or CEGEP, and have attained a graduation diploma (minimum grade 12).

Have completed at least one full year of education in a post-secondary degree program at a recognized institution.

Show a minimum average of 80% in each year of your post-secondary degree program.

Have successful experience in competitive golf at a regional, provincial, and national level prior to the time of application.

Have regularly participated in community and/or extracurricular activities.

Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.

APPLICATIONS FROM :
RCGA Foundation
1333 Dorval Road, Suite 1
Oakville , Ontario   L6M 4X7
TELEPHONE: (905-849-9700)  TOLL FREE: 1-800-263-0009

Fax: (905-845-7040)   EMAIL: cgf@rcga.org

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SCOTTISH RITE BURSARIES PROGRAM

AMOUNT: $2,000

 

AVAILABLE TO: Students studying for careers in human services/developmental services and who are referred to the Scottish Rite program by provincial Associations for Community Living. Grants valued up to $10,000 are also made available to graduate students at Canadian universities who are focusing on bio-medical and socio-economic issues concerning intellectual disability.

 

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Roeher Institute
Kinsmen Building, York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario   M3J 1P3
TELEPHONE: (416) 661-9611   FAX: (416) 661-7001  TTY: (416) 661-2023
EMAIL: info@roeher.ca\
website: www.roeher.ca/english/services/scottish.htm

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Social sciences and humanities research council of canada  

Canada Graduate Scholarships Program:  Master’s Scholarships

AMOUNT:  $17,500

AVAILABLE TO:  A Student pursuing a Masters degree in social sciences or the humanities field.

ELIGIBILITY: To qualify to apply to this program, you must:

• Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• Not be under SSHRC sanction for financial or research misconduct;
• Be applying for support to pursue your first graduate degree; all previous studies at the graduate level, regardless of discipline, will be included in determining eligibility;
• Have achieved a first-class average, as determined by you university, in each of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent;
• If not currently registered at a university, have completed your bachelor’s degree no earlier than January 1, 2000;
• Not have already received an award for master’s-level study from SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR.

DEADLINE:  December 1 or through your university: the university sets the deadline.

APPLICATIONS:
Canada Graduate Scholarships
SSHR
350 Albert Street
PO Box 1610  
Ottawa, ON     K1P 6G4
TELEPHONE:   613-943-7777    FAX:  613-992-1787
WEBSITE:  www.sshrc.ca     EMAIL:  cgs@sshrc.ca 

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ST. JOHN AMBULACE NURSING BURSARY AWARD

AMOUNT: Not specified

 

AVAILABLE TO: Any individual about to enter a nursing diploma or baccalaureate program, or a registered nurse studying at the master’s or doctoral level.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Your local St. John Ambulance branch
WEBSITE:
www.sja.ca/english/volunteer/nursing_bursary/index.asp

DEADLINE: March 15.

 

STIPULATIONS: Do not send the completed application forms to National Headquarters. They must be returned to the appropriate St. John Ambulance Council.

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TRUDEAU FOUNDATION DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

AMOUNT: $50,000 per year for up to four years.

AVAILABLE TO: Students enrolled or enrolling in a doctorate in the social sciences and humanities.

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
2. Must be pursuing full-time doctoral studies in Canada, and exceptionally to Canadians pursuing full-time doctoral studies at foreign institutions.
3. Must be applying into the first year of a doctoral programme, or must be registered in the first or second year of such a programme.
4. Will be considered by the Foundation only if they have been nominated by a university.
5. Must be enrolled in or must have completed a degree programme at the nominating institution, or must be enrolled in or applying to a doctoral programme there. 

APPLICATION: 

Print an Application Form from the Trudeau Foundation WEBSITE: www.trudeaufoundation.ca

The supporting documents are to consist of a letter of nomination, three letters of reference and official transcripts of all post-secondary studies. Two of the letters of reference must be from academic referees, principally concerning academic achievement. The third letter, from a non-academic referee, should concern the non-academic aspects of the application. 

Must be nominated by a university.

DEADLINE:  January 11  

Note:  A seperate application for this award is not required.  Award recipients will notified in their letter of admission. 

Further Information is available from the UBC Financial Aid Website: http://students.ubc.ca/finance/awards/entrance.cfm#transfer 

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VANCOUVER FOUNDATION

BC Medical Services Foundation – Pre-Doctoral Fellowships

AMOUNT: $20,000

AVAILABLE TO: Graduate students who have been accepted for the 1st year of doctoral studies; or students entering the 2nd year of doctoral studies in any discipline in the Health Sciences and attending a university in BC on a full time basis.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

• Evaluation will be based on:
• Quality and relevance of the research project.
• Academic record.
• Potential impact on health or health care in BC.
• Potential impact on rural and remote health.
• Strength of the learning opportunity/environment.
• Other factors such as the student's career goals.

DEADLINE:  April 15

BC Medical Services Foundation – Summer Research Scholarships

AMOUNT: $5,000

AVAILABLE TO:  Graduate students in the Health Sciences who have completed their Bachelor’s and accepted into a Masters program; or 1st or 2nd year Masters’ students.

Evaluation will be based on:

• Quality and relevance of the research project.
• Academic record.
• Potential impact on health or health care in BC.
• Potential impact on rural and remote health.
• Strength of the learning opportunity/environment.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Pre-Masters students; or 1st or 2nd year Masters’ students.
• Attending a university in BC, either on a full-time or a part-time basis.
• Registered for the winter session or the upcoming summer session.
• May not hold another research award from any funding source.
• May not have previously received a BCMSF Summer Research Scholarship.

Vancouver Foundation
PO Box 12132 Suite 1200 – 555 West Hasting Street
Vancouver , BC     V6B 4N6
TELEPHONE:  604-688-2204    FAX:  604-688-4170
WEBSITE:  www.vancouverfoundation.bc.ca