Upcoming Awards
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Internal UNDERGRADUATE Awards
Jordan Anderson 'On The Ramp' Bursary is open to full-time, part-time, or distance education students who are either a serving or retired member of the Canadian Forces, or a cadet. The student must be enrolled full-time (minimum 80% course load) in the Faculty of Arts. Students in all programs may apply, but preference will be given to those enrolled in a program offered through the Department of Political Studies. The successful recipient must have achieved a minimum degree GPA of 2.5, and demonstrated financial need on the standard University of Manitoba bursary application form.
(Arts) Faculty of Arts Endowment Fund was established for the purpose of advancement and enrichment of the teaching, research and scholarly goals of the Faculty of Arts. The recipient must be a registered student in the Faculty of Arts or a registered graduate student in a Faculty of Arts discipline. Applicants will be funded in whole or in part, up to a maximum of $3,000 per applicant. Applicant must proide a brief explanation of proposed expenses, quotes for conference fees, air, hotel, and or transportation costs.
Application deadline is January 27, 2012.
The Jack Blumberg Memorial Prize is awarded annually to the student with the highest standing in POLS 2070 Introduction to Canadian Government. The award was established by the family of the former city Alderman who was credited as having one of the longest records of service in Winnipeg civic politics.
The Henri Bourassa Prize in Political Theory is awarded to a student enrolled in the Advanced B.A. or Honours Program who demonstrates high academic achievement in third year or fourth year Political Theory courses.
Maurice Chusid Memorial Bursary is awarded annually to a student of high standing who has completed second year honours in Political Studies; or a student of high standing who has completed third year honours in Political Studies; or a student of high standing who has completed a second year major in Political Studies. This award is a memorial tribute to Maurice Chusid (BA '63; MA '67) established by his family and friends.
The Murray S. Donnelly Award in Canadian Political Studies is awarded to the student who is registered full time in an Advanced or Honours program who achieved the highest average in at least twelve credit hours in Canadian Government and Politics courses at the 4000 level. This award was established in honour of Dr. Murray Donnelly, a former Department Head, on his retirement from the University of Manitoba.
Dr. Paul Forstner Memorial Scholarship in Political Studies is awarded for high academic standing to a St. Paul's College student who is in second or third year of a Major or Honours program in Political Studies.
The Richard Hiscocks Prize in Comparative Government is awarded to a student enrolled in the Advanced B.A. or Honours Program in Political Studies who has a high academic standing and who is enrolled in at least one course in Comparative Government at the second or third year level. The prize is named in honour of former Department Head Richard Hiscocks.
Lambert Prize in Introductory Political Studies is awarded to a student for completion of a 1000 level Political Studies course with the highest grade among all University 1 students and enrollment in the first year of a Major, Advanced, or Honours program in Political Studies.
J. David McLeod Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of full-time study in a programme offered through the Department of Political Studies with a minimum degree grade point average of 2.5 and will study abroad, for one or two terms, either on Letter of Permission or as part of a formal exchange programme between the University of Manitoba and a partner institution. Preference will be given to students prusuing a concentration in international relations and to students who are participating in a formal University of Manitoba exchange programme.
Senator Glidas Molgat Memorial Bursary is awarded to a full time student in the third or fourth year of a Major or Honours program in Political Studies and must have achieved a CGPA of 3.0 and completed/enrolled in at least two courses in Canadian Politics.
The Hon. John Norquay Scholarship in Political Studies is awarded to the student who has completed second or third year Arts with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who attains the highest standing in the Honours or Advanced Major Program in Political Studies. The award is named in honour of a former premier of Manitoba.
Daisy Paulley Memorial Bursary is awarded to a full time student in the Faculty of Arts in a Major or Honours program in Political Studies with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
The Senior Course Paper Prize is awarded annually to the fourth year or Pre-Master's student who submits the best term paper.
| Internal GRADUATE Awards |
Rahul Aggarwal Book Prize is open to full time graduate students in Political Studies with superior academic performance and that are involved in department activities.
The Willard J. Condo Prize is awarded for the best paper in public administration.
Duff Roblin Political Studies Fellowship ($15,000) is open to full time graduate students in Political Studies at the University of Manitoba who are in the first or second year of a thesis program with a primary research focus on Canadian government and politics. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required. The fellowship was established in 1998 in appreciation of the contribution of the Honourable Duff Roblin to the province and people of Manitoba. Application form. Deadline: January 31.
Graduate Student Conference Travel Award - This fund is intended to provide graduate students in Arts with financial support to attend a conference in their discipline at which they will present a paper, or play a role of similar significance. There will be 2 competitions each year, with deadlines of April 1 and November 1. Application is to be made in writing to the Associate Dean (c/o 307 Fletcher Argue Building and must include:
1. an estimate of expenses;
2. a statement from the Department Head indicating that : a) the opportunity to participate in the conference would further the academic credentials of the student, b) the student is academically deserving, c) the department will match any funding provided by the Dean (at a ratio of at least 1:4), d) rank ordering the application from the department;
3. written confirmation that paper/posterhas been accepted for presentation.
Graduate Studies Awards - University of Manitoba - Faculty of Grauate Studies (Database with various deadlines).
C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation Fellowships in Creative Writing & Oral Culture - The Faculty of Arts will award two one-year Fellowships in Creative Writing and Oral Culture for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Fellowships, valued at approximately $10,050 each, will be awarded to two graduate students who are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a Masters or Doctoral degree program; have achieved a minimum degree GPA of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study, and are conducting thesis research in Creative Writing or on the critical study of oral cultures. Applications are due Tuesday January 31, 2012.
The Kavanagh-La Verendrye Graduate Fellowship award is not restricted to historical studies, but may include historical geography, demographics, economics, political studies, anthropology, linguistics, the church in Western Canada, music, Native peoples and languages, cultural studies, and any other disciplines that might advance the objectives of the fellowship. Applications from students pursuing research into the origins of the relationship between New France and Western Canada are especially encouraged. Candidates must be a St Paul's College member and submit the following: a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, relevant transcripts, a research proposal, and two letters of academic references. Application deadline: April 1, 2012 (in Dean's office Rm 209 St Paul's College)
Mackenzie King Open Scholarship - is awarded annually based on high academic achievement, personal qualities and demonstrated aptitudes. Applications to be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the deadline is February 1.
Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship - is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in graduate study, in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations. The award will be based on high academic achievements, personal qualities, and demonstrated aptitudes. Approximately four travelling scholarships are awarded annually. Part- and full-time students are eligible to apply. Applications to be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the deadline is February 1.
Senior Course Paper Prize is awarded for the best paper submitted by a senior student in Political Studies.
The Donald V. Snider Memorial Fellowship is open to graduates of a Manitoba University who are enrolled or are enrolling in one of the University of Manitoba/University of Winnipeg Joint Master's Programs. MPA students are among those eligible to apply. Application deadline is April 15, 2012.
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) are available, by competition, to students of any discipline who are registered in or are intending to register in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba as full-time graduate students. Pre-Masters students are not eligible to hold UMGF’s. Political Studies department deadline: January 15, 2012.
University of Manitoba Graduate Student Travel Awards - No deadline; must submit prior to travel (must allow up to 3 weeks for processing).
GRADUATE Awards (by deadline date)
University Women's Club of Winnipeg Graduate Scholarship is offered annually to an outstanding student who: (1) is completing the honours degree in Arts in that year at the University of Manitoba or at the University of Winnipeg; or (2) has received the general degree in Arts in the previous year from either University and in the year of competition completed a pre-Master's program in either University. The value is $3,000 and the application deadline is April 15, 2012.
"New" Women's Health Research Foundation of Canada is offering a $3,000 scholarship to graduate students whose research focus is in some area of women's health. Applicant must be enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, have a minimum degree GPA of 3.5 based on the last 60hrs of study, have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment, and is undertaking or has proposed to undertake research in any area of women's health for his/her thesis or practicum.
Department of Political Studies deadline is April 11, 2012.
Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship Award of $2,000 will be awarded to a student who is: a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant studying at a university in Canada, enrolled in a graduate degree program, and engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada. The scholarship is intended to assist the protection of minority and human rights in Canada, and to reduce the potential for abuse of cultural minorities such as that suffered by Japanese Canadians during World War II. Application deadline is April 1, 2012 and applications must be submitted to: Mennonite Central Committee Canada c/o Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship, 134 Plaza Drive, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 5K9 or email: Canada@mennonitecc.ca (Attn: CJM Scholarship).
Alzheimer Society Graduate Student Fellowship - Deadline is March 12, 2012.
Centre on Aging Awards - $500 to $4000 awards and fellowships is to encourage student interest and research activity on aging. Deadline for these awards are March 12, 2012.
The Dalton Camp Award 2012 - Established by Friends of Canadian Broadcasting in 2002, the Dalton Camp Award honours the memory of the late Dalton Camp, a distinguished commentator on Canadian public affairs. This essay competition must be in English and shall not exceed 2,000 words in length. The 2012 winner will receive a $5,000 prize for excellence in creative essay-writing on the link between democracy and the media in Canada. Up to four finalists will receive a $1,000 prize.
Deadline for entries: March 12, 2012.
Canadian Friends of Peace Now - 2012 Peace Fellowship - offers its 2012 Peace Fellowship in the amount of $4,000 for a deserving graduate (preference to Doctoral and Masters students) student whose research is consistent with the mission, goals and values of Peace Now, in particular with its advocacy of a Palestinian-Israeli peace based upon mutual recognition, a secure, viable state for the Palestinians and a secure, Jewish state for the Israelis. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a C.V., a five-page summary of their dissertation/thesis and two letters of recommendation, one of which must come from the dissetation/thesis supervisor.
For further information, phone 416-322-5559 or email at: info@peacenowcanada.org.
Deadline for application is March 3, 2012.
Glyn R. Berry Memorial Scholarship in International Policy Studies will be awarded to an outstanding student entering the PhD program in the Department of Political Science at Dalhousie University. The scholarship is valued at $11,000 per year for up to four years, and will be supplemented by the Department for a combined funding package of $25,000 for each of the first three years. Any students interested in being considered for the Glyn R. Berry Memorial Scholarship are strongly encouraged to contact Frank P. Harvey.
Application deadline: March 1, 2012.
Canadian Water Resources Associatin Scholarships (CWRA) - offers five scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 each to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants attending a Canadian University or college, who are enrolled in full-time graduate studies in any discipline in both Fall and Winter terms of the 2011-201 academic year. Application deadline is February 28th, 2012.
Silverhill Institute of Environmental Research and Conservation Grant - A grant of $2,500 will be made to 1 or more graduate student in Canada for topics that have applied environmental or conservation focus or that have potential to contribute to community benefit. Projects must have a Canadian or North American focus. Applications can be submitted commencing January 15, 2012 and must be received no later than February 29, 2012.
Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies (Short term fellowships) - Fellowships at Newberry provide support for researchers who wish to use our collections. Application deadline is February 6, 2012.
CBC Literary Award (Creative Nonfiction Prize) - is awarded once a year to the best original, unpublished, work of Creative Nonfiction that is submitted to the competition. All Canadians can participate. Submissions must be between 1,200 and 1,500 words and there is a $25 administrative fee. The first prize will be $6,000 and will be published in Air Canada's enRoute magazine and on the Canada Writes website. The 4 runners-up will each receive $1,000 and their stories will be published on the Canada Writes websites. All prizes courtesy of Canada Council for the Arts. Deadline for application: February 1, 2012.
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation - Deadline for application: February 1, 2012.
Canadian Northern Studies Trust Awards (CNST)- The Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS) is offering various awards (from $1,500 to $50,000) to Master's and PhD students in the Research Field of Northern Studies. The purpose of the CNST is to foster scholars and scientists with northern experience and at the same time to enhance educational opportunities available for northern residents to obtain post-secondary education at Canadian colleges and universities. Application Deadline: January 31, 2012.
2012 EU Canada Young Journalist Award - this award is open to students in all Canadian universities and higher education establishments. Applicants are invited to make a submission focussing on current issues facing the European Union or the EU-Canada relations. Each year, three students are selected to participate in a one-week study tour (all expense paid week in Brussels paid for by the European Union) of various EU institutions and the Canadian Mission to the EU in Brussels. Prior to the trip, winners will be invited to an awards ceremony in Ottawa in May 2012, an event attended by senior journalists, government officials and the diplomatic corps. Deadline for submissions is Friday January 27, 2012.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Student Prize - ($500 Value) entries are invited on any topic with specific relevance to India including economics, environment, history, law, literature, politics, philosophy, social studies, humanities, science or women's studies. Submissions from graduate and undergraduate students are welcome. Application deadline is January 16, 2012.
Concordia - CSDC Scholarships on Diversity and Democratic Citizenship - The Department of Political Studies at Concordia University & the Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship (CSDC) are proud to announce $9,000 Master's Thesis Scholarship. For more information contact, Antoine Bilodeau or Mebs Kanji.
Deadline for application is January 15th, 2012.
London Goodenough Association of Canada (LGAC) - invites Master's students in Research Field(S): Unrestricted, for scholarships in support of graduate study in London, England for the 2012-13 academic year. The LGAC will award six or more scholarships with a value up to 4,500 British Pounds each. Scholarships are awarded principally on the basis of academic excellence, and take into account the expected contribution that winners will make to the extracurricular life at Goodenough College. Deadline is January 6, 2012.
Law Foundation Graduate Fellowships (Law Foundation of British Columbia) - is awarding up to five $13,750 awards for full time graduate students in law or law-related areas. Applicants must either be residents of British Columbia, graduates of a British Columbia law school, or a member of the British Columbia Bar. All applications and supporting material must be received at the Law Foundation offices by January 6, 2012 by 3pm.
Canadian Transportation Research Forum - for Master's students Research Fied(s): Business administration, engineering, economics, geography, law, planning, or related field. Deadline for application: December 31, 2011.
Humane Studies Fellowships Award - up to $15,000 to full time students (current or prospective graduate, and advanced undergraduate) pursuing liberty-advancing careers. The fellowships supports study in a variety of fields, including economics, philosophy, law, political science, history, and sociology. Last year scholars received a total of more than $750,000.
Application deadline is December 31, 2011.
Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies - (Long term fellowships) - Fellowships at Newberry provide support for researchers who wish to use our collections. Deadline is December 12, 2011.
2011-2012 Graduate Research Awards for Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation - a total of eight awards of $3,000 Canadian will be available to Masters and/or Doctoral students to support the research and writing of short position papers that will be presented in a debate format at the Graduate Research Awards (GRA) Debates in Ottawa, hosted by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT). For more information, please visit The Simons Foundation.
Deadline for applications: November 30, 2011 (Selection of 16 short-list candidates: December 21, 2011).
Deadline for position papers: January 20, 2012 (Selection of 8 award recipients: February 17, 2012).
CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships Master's Award - Political Studies Department. Deadline is November 28, 2011.
The 2012-2013 International Fulbright Science and Technology Program Award is open to Canadian citizens who will be obtaining their undergraduate degree before August 1, 2012. The award will provide you with three years of full tuition at the top U.S. university, all travel expenses, housing allowance plus a monthly stipend, and a comprehensive Health Benefit Plan. Approximately 45 awards will be granted worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields.
Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted online at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international
no later than November 15, 2011 and also mailed directly to Fulbright Canada.
WIDS (Women In Defence and Security) Memorial Scholarship is to encourage women to pursue careers related to the national defence and security interests of Canada. Awards will be based on academic achievement, participation in defence and national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of objectives, and recommendations. Questions can be directed to wids@wids.ca. English and French application forms available.
This year a total of $10,000 will be awarded and complete applications are due no later than Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship - Deadline is October 20, 2011.
Marian Campbell Scholarship in Community Nutrition - Deadline is October 17, 2011.
Nancie J Mauro Graduate Scholarship in Oncology Research - Deadline is October 17, 2011.
Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) - Deadline is October 17, 2011.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) - Political Studies Department deadline is October 17, 2011.
Norman Barwin Scholarship for Reproductive Health - Deadline October 14, 2011.
Yearly GRADUATE Awards
CIHR Age + Prize 2011-12 - Up to 15 awards are offered annually to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and residents from all disciplines. Deadlines are January 15th , May 1st, and October 1st of each year.
The J.W. Dafoe Graduate Fellowship - for entering Masters students whose research focuses on International Relations. The fellowship is tenable in the departments of Political Studies, Economics, or History. Foreign students mustt have gained admission to the University of Manitoba prior to applying. The fellowship is named in honour of J.W. Dafoe, former editor of the Winnipeg Free Press.
Political studies department deadline is January 15th.
John Peters Humphrey Student Fellowship - The Canadian Council on International Law awards annually up to four John Peters Humphrey Student Fellowships in International Human Rights Law or International Organization. The Fellowships are awarded to outstanding students in order to permit them to pursue full-time graduate studies at leading graduate institutions in Canada or world-wide. Students in Canadian law and political science (or the equivalent) faculties are eligible to apply. Each Fellowship will fund the recipient up to $35,000.
Each year the competition opens September 15th amd closes November 15th.