Graduate Scholarships and Awards (Education) Calendar. - Criteria and Approximate Deadlines

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1 Graduate Scholarships and Awards (Education) Calendar - Criteria and Approximate Deadlines Please check deadlines and required information and forms for each of the following scholarships and awards. Further information will be available for School of Graduate Studies ( or Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Faculty of Education (Phone: , Fax: , Web: ) September ISER Annual Student Essay Prize Essay must relate to ISER mandate (i.e., social and economic development of Newfoundland and Labrador) Essay must be submitted to a MUN or other academic journal Maximum 8000 words, excluding notes and bibliography Value $ MUN graduate and honours students currently enrolled or graduate within preceding 12 months are eligible Application available form ISER Application deadline ca. October 01 each year to ISER Canadian Federation of University Women Variety of fellowships and awards available Doctoral and Master s candidates in education eligible Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status required See brochure and other information available under Education link at All applications due November 1 to CFUW (direct) November Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) Awards 4 potential awards o Faculty awards (2) for excellence and creativity in graduate teaching and graduate student mentoring o Best Master s thesis in a named discipline (e.g., Arts and Humanities) during the past 3 years - value $1000, plus travel to NAGS Annual Meeting in USA o Best doctoral dissertation in a named discipline (e.g., Social Sciences and Education) during the past 3 years - value $1000, plus travel to NAGS Annual Meeting in USA Awarded for outstanding theses, based on examiner s ratings on evaluation form, comments, and ratings on comparative rating form

2 Application deadline ca. November 15 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Education (for nominations to Dean, School of Graduate Studies, by December 01) Application includes 300-word abstract in lay language, copy of the thesis (electronic format preferred), and 3 letters of evaluation. Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC) Graduate Student Award of Merit 3 potential awards Each award valued at $1000 Awarded to women graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining an exemplary academic record Recipients will be announced at the Annual Conference Eligibility: Women registered in Master s or Ph.D. programs at any Member Institution of AUCC within a designated region (includes MUN) Regions are defined as follows, and eligibility shall rotate among them: o Atlantic Provinces o Western Provinces o Ontario o Quebec Criteria: 1. Outstanding academic performance 2. Evidence of leadership including, but not limited to, such things as: Executive positions in student organizations Participation on committees (student committees and university committees) Involvement in advocacy groups Involvement in volunteer organizations, within campus setting and/or in the general community Procedures: Each university in the designated region may nominate, through the Dean of Graduate Studies or her/his delegate, one person for the award. Each nominee must include the following documentation: o Biographical data o Curriculum vitae o Academic records o Three letters of reference o Application deadline ca November 17 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Education (for nominations to Dean, School of Graduate Studies, by December 3) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Applicants Who Are Not Current MUN Students (may be recent MUN graduates) Apply directly to SSHRC, by November 15 Fellowships valued at o Doctoral $20,000 per year for up to 48 months

3 o CGS Scholarships for doctoral students $35,000 per year for up to 3 years Includes active participation in conferences across Canada Outstanding full-time master or doctoral candidates eligible Candidates must have o Record of leadership o Interest in public policy and leadership potential o Canadian citizenship or permanent residency Full details and application forms available: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Master s Applicants Who Are Not Current MUN Students (may be recent MUN graduates) Apply directly to SSHRC, by December 1 Fellowships valued at o Master s $17,500 for one year o Doctoral $20,000 per year for up to 48 months o CGS Scholarships for doctoral students $35,000 per year for up to 3 years Includes active participation in conferences across Canada Outstanding full-time master or doctoral candidates eligible Candidates must have o Record of leadership o Interest in public policy and leadership potential o Canadian citizenship or permanent residency Full details and application forms available: Canadian College of Teachers Thesis Awards Program Doctoral and Master s theses eligible Value of awards: doctoral ($1000) and Master s ($500) Application must include published article (or submitted for publication) Biennial program includes these from two previous years; next deadline January 31, 2006 The thesis should have potential for supporting such objectives of the Canadian College of Teachers as "...the evaluation and dissemination of new ideas in education" and "...to assist in improving the quality of education in Canada." The thesis must be one which is directly related to classroom practice. Its accompanying statement should be presented with clarity and insight so that the study's findings may be readily applied by classroom teachers and administrators of elementary and secondary schools. The thesis (for the current competition) must have been completed during the 2004 and/or 2005 calendar years. See website for full information: December

4 Action Canada Fellowship Apply to Associate Dean, Education, by December 7 Fellowship valued at $20,000 for one year Includes active participation in conferences across Canada Outstanding full-time master or doctoral candidates eligible Candidates must have o Record of leadership o Interest in public policy and leadership potential o Canadian citizenship or permanent residency Full details and application forms available: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Current MUN Students Apply to Associate Dean, Education, by December 7 Fellowships valued at o Master s $17,500 for one year o Doctoral $20,000 per year for up to 48 months o CGS Scholarships for doctoral students $35,000 per year for up to 3 years Includes active participation in conferences across Canada Outstanding full-time master or doctoral candidates eligible Candidates must have o Record of leadership o Interest in public policy and leadership potential o Canadian citizenship or permanent residency Full details and application forms available: January Mackenzie King Open Scholarship Available for Master s or doctoral study in any field, at any university in Canada or elsewhere Application deadline ca January 17 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate by February 1) You may apply to your home university to fund study at MUN (you must apply to the university which conferred your latest degree) Application packages consist of o Completed application form (available from Education of SGS) o 3 letters of reference, including two academic o University transcripts February

5 Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, University of Alberta, Marusia and Michael Dorosh Master s Fellowship $10,000, non-renewable Awarded for writing a thesis on a Ukrainian or Ukrainian-Canadian topic related to education, women s studies, history, law, humanities, etc. Course work must be completed and thesis being undertaken Criteria include thesis proposal, academic grades, letters of reference, and writing sample Extra points awarded for Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, international students enrolled at U of A Recipient may hold fellowship at any institution of higher learning Application deadline ca. February 01 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Education (for nominations to Dean, School of Graduate Studies, by February 15, and Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, University of Alberta by March 01) The Fry Family Foundation Graduate Leadership Scholarship Awarded to a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador to support the completion of full-time graduate study in a Master s program at Memorial University of Newfoundland Awarded to a graduate student who has shown strong leadership skills, has demonstrated academic merit, and who has shown interest and leadership in areas such as international affairs, business, engineering and technology, science, politics, the media, etc. through their academic and work experiences. A strong commitment to Newfoundland and Labrador must be evidenced through the recipient s undergraduate program of study Value $25,000 for a maximum of two years full-time study leading to a master s degree Recipient of this award will commit to completing the full-time masters program which will include a minimum of one semester studying abroad on an academic exchange; and/or an international internship placement or other international program focusing on leadership, as approved by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of a special selection committee which will include a member of the Fry Family Foundation and various university personnel Application: o Special application form may be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies o Outline of the candidate s plan/program of study is required by all those wishing to be considered for this scholarship. o Applications include: a resume, two-page statement outlining the candidate s past experiences and future goals as they relate to Newfoundland and Labrador, a 500-word essay defining the candidate s personal definition of leadership, official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, and two letters of reference.

6 Application deadline ca February 1 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate by February 15) The School of Graduate Studies F. A. Aldrich Award Endowed fellowships, six to eight per year, valued at $20,000 per year at the doctoral level and $15,000 per year at the master s level to incoming full-time Canadian students. Renewable for up to one year at the doctoral level Recipients of these fellowships are expected to contribute to the research and teaching mission of the University and will normally have tutorial, laboratory or other instructional and research responsibilities Recipients will be selected by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Awards and Medals Committee of the School of Graduate Studies, on the basis of exceptional academic achievement CAGS/UMI Distinguished Dissertation Award This award recognizes Canadian doctoral dissertations that have made an unusually significant and original contribution to their academic field. Eligibility: one in the engineering, medicine sciences and the natural sciences disciplines; and one for the humanities, social sciences and fine art disciplines. Value $1,5000 and expenses to attend CAGS Annual Conference Nominees must have completed their doctoral degree requirements within the specified time frame (e.g., the previous year). Member institutions may submit two nominations, one for each award. Each nomination must include: o a letter of support from the Dean of Graduate Studies, which also includes the following information: a. a description of the process used to select the nominee; b. the name and departmental affiliation of the nominee s research supervisor; c. the name and affiliation of the external examiner; d. the date of the defence and the date of final acceptance of the dissertation by the Graduate School o a letter from the students supervisor or program director describing the reasons for the nomination, and why the dissertation constitutes a significant piece of original work o a copy of the external examiner s pre-defence report, signed (or otherwise authenticated) by the Dean and dated o an abstract of the dissertation, not exceeding 350 words, written by the candidate in non-technical language o an up-to-date CV of the nominee Application deadline ca February 14 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Education (for nominations to Dean, School of Graduate Studies, by February 28) Further information:

7 The Bowring/Harlow Scholarship This award is for students at the post-baccalaureate level who wish to live at the University s Harlow Campus while undertaking approved studies in Great Britain Award considerations: o Scholastic achievement o Financial need It is hoped that interest on the fund will finance up to two annual scholarships of 600 each Application deadline ca February 14 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Education (for nominations to Dean, School of Graduate Studies, by February 28) March Dr. Austin J. Harte Memorial Scholarship Award value: $1000 Full-time Education graduate students eligible Nominations are requested of faculty members Deadline ca. March 15 The Dr. Ethel M. Janes Memorial Scholarship in Education (Graduate) Award value: $2000 Awarded annually for scholastic achievement Full-time Education graduate students eligible Nominations are requested of faculty members Deadline ca. March 15 Canadian College of Teachers Scholarship (Cabot Chapter) Award value: $1000 Awarded annually for outstanding research Full-time Education graduate students eligible Application by student or nomination by thesis supervisor Deadline ca. March 15 The Birks Graduate Medal April

8 Awarded at Spring Convocation yearly (including graduates of previous Fall convocation) Awarded to a graduate student who has shown most leadership in student affairs during his or her university years, i.e., active leadership, interest and involvement in student life Application includes a current CV with outline of active involvement Application deadline ca. April 15 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate by April 30) Governor General s Gold Medal Awarded to a top Ph.D. candidate. (If no suitable Ph.D. candidate is nominated, the Governor General s Gold Medal may be awarded to a suitably qualified Master s candidate) Application deadline ca. April 15 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate by April 30) Eligibility: o all requirements for the degree completed, approval by Senate for the conferring of the degree and be eligible to graduate at the Spring Convocation or have graduated at the previous Fall Convocation Nominations must be made by letter and include the following: o A description of the program and, more particularly, of what is considered in defining high achievement, e.g. the relative importance of courses/thesis/oral defence/internship, etc. o The candidate s graduate transcript, his/her ranking in each graduate course completed and overall ranking in the program. o The candidate s ranking relative to other graduates of the program during the last five years. o Where appropriate: o A description of the nature of the thesis research work and its significance; o Copies of thesis examiners reports; o Peer-reviewed papers published and/or submitted during the program; o Other papers and presentations expected from or produced during the program; o A summary of progress during internship or other training in addition to courses and/or thesis; o Other awards and honors obtained; and o Dates of duration of the program and part-time/full-time status. University Medal for Excellence in an All-Course Master s Program Awarded to a top master s candidate

9 Application deadline ca. April 15 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate by April 30) Eligibility: o all requirements for the degree completed, approval by Senate for the conferring of the degree and be eligible to graduate at the Spring Convocation or have graduated at the previous Fall Convocation Nomination of candidates by the Faculties or Schools to the Dean of Graduate Studies must be made by letter and include the following: o A description of the program and, more particularly, of what is considered in defining high achievement, e.g. the relative importance of courses/thesis/oral defence/internship, etc. o The candidate s graduate transcript, his/her ranking in each graduate course completed and overall ranking in the program. o The candidate s ranking relative to other graduates of the program during the last five years. o Where appropriate: o A description of the nature of the thesis research work and its significance; o Copies of thesis examiners reports; o Peer-reviewed papers published and/or submitted during the program; o Other papers and presentations expected from or produced during the program; o A summary of progress during internship or other training in addition to courses and/or thesis; o Other awards and honors obtained; and o Dates of duration of the program and part-time/fulltime status. University Medal for Excellence in an A Thesis-Based Master s Program Awarded to a top Master s candidate Application deadline ca. April 15 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate by April 30) Eligibility: o all requirements for the degree completed, approval by Senate for the conferring of the degree and be eligible to graduate at the Spring Convocation or have graduated at the previous Fall Convocation Nominations must be made by letter and include the following: o A description of the program and, more particularly, of what is considered in defining high achievement, e.g. the relative importance of courses/thesis/oral defence/internship, etc. o The candidate s graduate transcript, his/her ranking in each graduate course completed and overall ranking in the program.

10 o The candidate s ranking relative to other graduates of the program during the last five years. o Where appropriate: o A description of the nature of the thesis research work and its significance; o Copies of thesis examiners reports; o Peer-reviewed papers published and/or submitted during the program; o Other papers and presentations expected from or produced during the program; o A summary of progress during internship or other training in addition to courses and/or thesis; o Other awards and honors obtained; and o Dates of duration of the program and part-time/fulltime status. The Very Reverend Edward and Marjorie Rusted Harlow Travel Award Available for master s or doctoral study Awarded to a graduate student who wishes to travel to Harlow either to undertake graduate thesis-related research or who have enrolled in a graduate course that is offered at the Harlow campus An award of $2000 will be made annually to help defray the expenses for airfare and accommodation Application deadline April 15 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate by April 30) CAPSLE Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education Value $3000 Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status required, as well as enrollment in graduate education or law program Applicants submit a one-page (maximum) proposal for a paper, project or research related to current practical issues in education law to be completed by May of the year following the award Application also includes 2-page CV and 3 letters of reference Paper will be presented at CAPSLE s Annual Conference Information available Note mailing deadline for application (ca. April 20 annually) May/June

11 F. A. Aldrich Graduate Award Available for master s or doctoral study Value $2,000, for one year only Three awards available annually Application deadline June 1 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Education (for nominations in 3 categories to Dean, School of Graduate Studies, by June 15) Application package should consist of o Covering letter o CV, with list of appropriate publications and/or presentations o One-to-two page statement of research completed or proposed o Up-to-date transcripts o Three letters of reference A.G. Hatcher Memorial Scholarships Application deadline June 1 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Education (for up to 3 nominations to Dean, School of Graduate Studies, by June 15) Awarded for high academic achievement (minimum 1 st class degree) Available for master s or doctoral study Eligibility Categories: o MUN undergraduate degree o Undergraduate degree from a Canadian university o Undergraduate degree from a foreign University Value: $15,000, for one year only Application package should consist of o Covering letter o CV, with list of appropriate publications and/or presentations o One-to-two page statement of research completed or proposed o Up-to-date transcripts o Three letters of reference Women s Association of Memorial University of Newfoundland Graduate Student Scholarship Two awards available for master s (one thesis, one non-thesis) and two for doctoral study Value: $1,200, for one year only, for full-time study only Entrance scholarship Application package should consist of o Covering letter o CV, with list of appropriate publications and/or presentations o One-to-two page description of the research project o Up-to-date transcripts o Two letters of reference Financial need will be considered (include explanation in your cover letter)

12 Application deadline June 15 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Education (for nomination to Dean, School of Graduate Studies, by July 1) Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited Bursury Available for master s or doctoral study Eligbility: o Available to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador o Financial need o Display leadership qualities in application Value: $2,500, for one year only, for full-time study only Application package should consist of o Covering letter o CV, with list of appropriate publications and/or presentations o One-to-two page statement of research completed or proposed o Up-to-date transcripts o Three letters of reference Financial need will be considered (include explanation in your cover letter) Application deadline June 15 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Education (for nomination to Dean, School of Graduate Studies, by July 1) Centre for Families, Work, & Well-Being (University of Guelph) Award for outstanding graduate paper Paper must be reviewed and recommended/nominated by two faculty members Nomination form available Value $ st place and $ nd place Deadline May 15 Contact Linda Hawkins, Executive Director Centre for Families, Work, & Well-Being Room B23, MacDonald Institute University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1 July The Bowring-Harlow Scholarship 2 scholarships of 600 each Awarded for living expenses at Harlow campus while undertaking graduate studies in Great Britain Application deadline ca. July 15 each year to Associate Dean for Graduate by July 31) Application form available from School of Graduate Studies