Graduate Studies Scholarships

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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.

 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 

 

BARRY SULLIVAN Q. C. MEMORIAL BURSARY

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  

B.C. ARTS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM

Senior Awards

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.

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
 

CANADIAN COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL LAW 

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

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

CANADIAN INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RESEARCH

Graduate Scholarships Masters Awards

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

APPLICATIONS:

http://www.ufv.ca/Research/Resources_for_Students/Scholarships.htm

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 
 

CANADIAN GEOEXCHANGE COALITION

AVAILABLE TO: Students that resied in Canada and be Canadian citizens or have permanent resident status.  At the time the application form is filled out the applicant must be studying or planning to study in a university faculty that provides the opportunity to engage in a research project with the potential to remove or reduce industry barriers faced by the Canadian ground source heat pump industry or allow for Canadian ground source heat pump industry advancement. Such barriers can be financial or technical. Fields of study include: economics, finance, pure & applied science, engineering, geology, hydrogeology, architecture, chemistry, atmospheric or meteorological sciences, or related fields.

WEBSITE: www.geoexchange.ca  

CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS

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

CANADIAN SOCIETY OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICISTS SCHOLARSHIPS

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

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 

CANADIAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS IN WATER RESOURCES

AVAILABLE 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 academic year.

WEBSITE: http://www.cwra.org/about/scholarship/default.aspx

CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION SCHOLARSHIPS 

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.

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

EMAIL: agribition@sk.sympatico.ca 

COMMUNITY & POPULATION HEALTH RESEARCH - CPHR TRAINING PROGRAM

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.

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   

CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN: VANCOUVER

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

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

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 

THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE SECURITY AND DEFENCE FORUM AWARDS

MA Scholarship Program

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. 

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

DU MAURIER ART GRANTS

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
 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AWARDS PROGRAM

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 

HARRY JEROME SCHOLARSHIPS 

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 

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CANADIAN STUDIES – GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

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

APPLICATIONS FROM:

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

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

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

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAM

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: nkocanf@aucc.ca'>smalbeuf@aucc.ca">nkocanf@aucc.ca
WEBSITE: www.isunet.edu/admissions 

THE KEITH GILMORE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

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

   LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
‌
The Doreen Kronick Scholarship‌‌

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.

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  
 

LEONARD FOUNDATION (THE)

APPLICATIONS:

To apply, print an Application Form from the Leonard Foundation web site.

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
 

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

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

  Fine Arts Scholarship Program  ‌ 

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

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   

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

NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA

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

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

APPLICATIONS:

http://www.ufv.ca/Research/Resources_for_Students/Scholarships.htm

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

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

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

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.

The Isabel Loucks Foster Public Health Scholarship Fund  

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.).

APPLICATIONS (and eligibility requirements) FROM: http://healthofficerscouncil.wordpress.com/bursaries/

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
Dr. Charmaine Enns
Chair, Health Officers' Council of BC
c/o Vancouver Island Health Authority
355 - 11th Street
Courtney, BC V9N 1S4

QUEEN ELIZABETH II BC CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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
 

RCGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Geordie Hilton Academic Scholarship

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

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

ROBERT CATON AND DAVID BATES SCHOLARSHIPS

AVAILABLE TO: A student at the graduate-level attendance in a University Program in the Province of British Columbia with course work and future plans that include scientific and environmental issues.

The applicant should be able to demonstrate a commitment to studies, volunteering and/or employment in one or more of the following areas:

• air quality science processes such as meteorology and atmospheric chemistry
• weather, air quality and ecosystem/health effects models that would lead to more reliable tools used for air quality management decision making
• monitoring methods that provide cost-effective and accurate measures of emissions, meteorology, ecosystem and human health effects
• emissions control approaches that include clean fuels, improved processes, newer technology and market-driven programs
• links between air quality and human health impacts
• public communication/behaviour-change approaches related to air quality
• economic valuation of air quality benefits/impacts
• air quality/health/climate change linkages
• air quality policy

WEBSITE: http://www.bcairquality.ca/

SCOTTISH RITE BURSARIES PROGRAM

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 

Social sciences and humanities research council of canada   

Canada Graduate Scholarships Program:  Master’s Scholarships

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

APPLICATIONS: http://www.ufv.ca/Research/Resources_for_Students/Scholarships.htm


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 

ST. JOHN AMBULACE NURSING BURSARY AWARD

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 

TRUDEAU FOUNDATION DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

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

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

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ENTRANCE AWARDS FOR STUDENTS TRANSFERRING FROM A REGIONAL COLLEGE

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

VANCOUVER FOUNDATION

BC Medical Services Foundation – Pre-Doctoral Fellowships

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.

BC Medical Services Foundation – Summer Research Scholarships

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.

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