Category: scholarships

Laura Bassi Scholarship – Editorial Assistance


The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established by Editing Press in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed. The scholarships are open to every discipline.

Winter 2019
Application deadline: 25 November 2019
Results: 15 December 2019

Spring 2020
Deadline: 25 March 2020
Results: 15 April 2020

Summer 2020
Deadline: 25 July 2020
Results: 15 August 2020

Amount:
Master’s candidates: $750
Doctoral candidates: $2,500

NOTE: Application fee of $10 USD.

Applicants are required to submit a completed application form along with their CV through the application portal by the relevant deadline. Further details, previous winners, and the application portal can be found at:  https://editing.press/bassi

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Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s

The Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible master’s programs in Canada.

Value: $17,500 for 12 months

Deadline: December 1, 2019

More information and application materials…

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SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and Canada Graduate Scholarships (Doctoral)

SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships provide support for individuals undertaking doctoral studies at Canadian or foreign universities. Application forms and instructions are now available.

Both the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and the Canada Graduate Scholarships—Doctoral Scholarships (CGS-D) are offered through a single annual national competition. Applicants should refer to the online descriptions for each award to determine their eligibility to apply to and hold each award, as there are notable differences. Applicants eligible for both the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and the CGS-D Scholarships will automatically be considered for both awards. Only one application is required for consideration of one or both awards.

Amount:
SSHRC Doctoral: $20,000 per year for 12, 24, 36 or 48 months, up to a total of $80,000.

CGS-D: $35,000 per year (Canadian Institutions only)

Deadline:
Contact your faculty’s graduate office

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CIGI – International Law Research Program’s Doctoral Scholarship Competition

The International Law Research Program (ILRP) of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is pleased to announce its Doctoral Scholarship Competition for the 2019-2020 academic year. The ILRP invites Canadian and foreign students who are currently enrolled in SJD or PhD in Law studies at a Canadian university faculty of law to apply for the CIGI ILRP Doctoral Scholarship.

The ILRP Doctoral Scholarship is designed to enhance research opportunities for SJD and PhD in Law students from Canadian faculties of law who wish to develop expertise in one or more of the ILRP’s areas of research focus and to develop world-class intellectual strength in the areas of international law that are most important to global innovation, prosperity, sustainability and security.

Amount:  The value of the Doctoral Scholarship is up to $56,000 CAD.

Residence: must spend a four-month period of residency at the CIGI Campus within year 1 of the scholarship.

Deadline: April 25, 2019

More information and applications…

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Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

Application Deadline: April 1, 201

Selection Criteria: The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is:

  • A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or international student studying at a Canadian university in Canada;
  • Enrolled in a graduate degree program the fall semester following the deadline; and
  • Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada

Sponsors: National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) and Mennonite Central Committee Canada (MCC Canada)

History and Purpose of the Scholarship:
The scholarship was created as a tangible symbol of co-operation between Canadian Japanese and Canadian Mennonites subsequent to a formal apology that was offered to Canadian Japanese by MCC Canada on behalf of Canadian Mennonites. 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.

For an application form or for more information:
Visit: mcccanada.ca/scholarships or contact Mennonite Central Committee Canada.
Address: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
ATTN: Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship
134 Plaza Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9
Email: canada@mcccanada.ca (Attn: CJM Scholarship)

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Scholarship Support for Western Students

Scholarship support events and services are available from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) for students who are intending to apply to Tri-Agency funding competitions this fall. This is also available on the SGPS website under Preparing for Competition http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/student_finances/index.html

All Disciplines

  • Getting People to Care about Your Research: Writing for Competitive ScholarshipA well-written research proposal persuades reviewers that your project merits funding, and that you have the ability and the plan to complete it. Generally, a research proposal should contain all the key elements involved in the research process and include sufficient information for the readers to evaluate the proposed study. Learn how to write for funding competitions with Paul Schmidt (The Writing Centre). No registration required.
    • Health and Medicine – Wednesday, August 29, 2018 from 1:30pm-2:30pm EDT in the AHB (Old Ivey) Classroom 1B04
    • Natural Sciences and Engineering – Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 1:30pm-2:30pm EDT in the AHB (Old Ivey) Classroom 1B04
    • Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities – Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 1:30pm-2:30pm EDT in the IGAB Classroom 1N05
  • Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships- Master’s (CGSM) Information Sessions SGPS staff will give a presentation on the internal process of application at Western. This is a one-hour session offered on five separate days in the IGAB Classroom 1N05. No registration required.
    • Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 11:30am-12:30pm EDT
    • Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 1:30pm-2:30pm EDT
    • Monday, October 15, 2018 from 11:30am-12:30pm EDT
    • Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 1:30pm-2:30pm EDT
    • Monday, November 12, 2018 from 1:30pm-2:30pm EDT

Social Sciences and Humanities

  • SSHRC Scholarships and Fellowships for Doctoral Study Information SessionsSGPS Staff will give a presentation on the internal process of application at Western. This is a one-hour session offered on two separate days in the IGAB Classroom 1N05. No registration required.
    • Tuesday, September 15, 2018 from 11:30am-12:30pm EDT
    • Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 1:30pm-2:30pm EDT
  • SSHRC Resource Video: How do you apply for a SSHRC Doctoral Award?

 Medical and Health Sciences

  • Responsive Research: Competitive Scholarship Applications in the Medical and Health Sciences The CIHR Doctoral Research Awards program provides special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a doctoral degree in a health-related field in Canada or abroad. All applicants are expected to have an exceptionally high potential for future research achievement and productivity. Watch Erin Huner, Research Consultant (Research Western) explain how you can best position yourself for success in competition.
  • The Art of Writing a CIHR Application 
  • CIHR Scholarships Information Webinars
    These are 2-hour interactive webinars offered by CIHR staff on how to apply for CIHR Scholarships. Attendees must register to join:

    • English: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 starting at 11:00am EDT Register here
    • French: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 starting at 11:00am EDT Register here

Natural Sciences and Engineering

  • NSERC Scholarships and Fellowships Information Session! NSERC staff will be visiting Western to give a presentation on how to prepare a scholarship or fellowship application. This two-hour event will be held inthe IGAB ATRIUM, and will include Q&A.No registration required.
    • Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 10:30am-12:30pm EDT
  • NSERC Scholarships for Doctoral Study Information Sessions SGPS staff will give a presentation on the internal process of application at Western. This is a one-hour session offered on two separate days in the IGAB Classroom 1N05. No registration required.
    • Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 11:30am-12:30pm EDT
    • Friday, September 28, 2018 from 1:30pm-2:30pm EDT
  • NSERC Resource Videos: Tips on Applying for an NSERC Scholarship 

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Doctoral Scholarship – International Law

The International Law Research Program (ILRP) of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) has announced its Doctoral Scholarship Competition for the 2018-2019 academic year. The ILRP invites Canadian and foreign students who are enrolling or are currently enrolled in SJD or PhD in Law studies at a Canadian university faculty of law to apply for the CIGI ILRP Doctoral Scholarship.

The ILRP Doctoral Scholarship is designed to enhance research opportunities for SJD and PhD in Law students who wish to develop expertise in one or more of the ILRP’s areas of research focus and to develop world-class intellectual strength in the areas of international law that are most important to global innovation, prosperity, sustainability and security.

ILRP is interested in empirical case studies, analysis of the efficacy of international law regimes, and interdisciplinary research that considers the impacts on human security, rights and development (See attached for more details on below areas of research focus):

  1. International economic law:
  2. International intellectual property (IIP) law and innovation:
  3. International environmental law:
  4. International Indigenous law

Amount:  The value of the Doctoral Scholarship is up to $56,000 CAD.

Residence: must spend a four-month period of residency at the CIGI Campus within year 1 of the scholarship.

Deadline: April 27, 2018 (see attached for application requirements)

https://www.cigionline.org/jobs/international-law-research-programs-doctoral-scholarship-competition-2018-2019-academic-year

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Scotiabank Graduate Award for Studies in Violence Against Women and Children

The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children at Western’s Faculty of Education has a scholarship for graduate students from any faculty at Western with a demonstrated interest in research and education regarding violence against women and children.

Value: $3,250 (each)
Number of Scholarships: 2
Deadline: Mar 31, 2018

Link to the scholarship page:  http://learningtoendabuse.ca/student-awards

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2018 Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship – Human Rights in Canada

The Mennonite Central Committee Canada, with the National Association of Japanese Canadians, offers the Canadian Japanese Mennonite scholarship to a student enrolled in a graduate degree program that is engaged in research concerning human rights in Canada.  The scholarship is for $2,000 and applications must be received by April 1, 2018.

More information, along with the application form, is available on the website at mcccanada.ca/scholarships.

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Foreign Government Awards – Mexico

Competition open for Canadians: Foreign Government Awards – Mexico, 2018-2019

The Government of Mexico is offering scholarships to Canadians for study or research at participating Mexican post-secondary institutions.

  • Program name: Foreign Government Awards – Mexico
  • Funding organization: Government of Mexico
  • Target audiences: Canadian students and researchers at the undergraduate, Master’s, doctoral or postdoctoral level
  • Number of scholarships: 27
  • Duration: Varies based on level of study
  • Inclusions: Airfare, domestic transportation, tuition fees, accommodation and tuition fees for a language course, living allowance, health insurance
  • Deadline: October 27, 2017

For full program details and to submit an online application, visit: Foreign Government Awards – Mexico.

All inquiries regarding this program should be directed to: admin-scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca or 613-237-4820.

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