Recruitment
Scholarship Competitions
Funded
by the University of Alberta
by the University of Alberta
The
FGSR Recruitment Scholarships attract the best and brightest students to the
University of Alberta.
FGSR Recruitment Scholarships attract the best and brightest students to the
University of Alberta.
Students
do not apply for Recruitment Scholarships. Departments recommend and nominate
eligible students for relative scholarships by following the processes below.
do not apply for Recruitment Scholarships. Departments recommend and nominate
eligible students for relative scholarships by following the processes below.
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University
of Alberta Course-Based Master’s Recruitment Scholarship
- Description
The purpose of this scholarship is to recruit
superior students at the master’s level. Recipients of this scholarship will
also be offered Guaranteed
Housing by Residence Services.
superior students at the master’s level. Recipients of this scholarship will
also be offered Guaranteed
Housing by Residence Services.
- Value
Offered for one year at a value of $17,000 plus
payment of tuition and fees up to the maximum cost for registration in the
equivalent of 9 normal credit weights (equivalent to 18 fee index units) in
courses for the first Fall Term and Winter Term of the Master’s program only.
payment of tuition and fees up to the maximum cost for registration in the
equivalent of 9 normal credit weights (equivalent to 18 fee index units) in
courses for the first Fall Term and Winter Term of the Master’s program only.
- Eligibility
The
scholarship will be awarded to students who:
scholarship will be awarded to students who:
• both domestic and international students
• students being newly admitted to the University of Alberta in the Fall 2017
or Winter 2018 Term
• students who will be registered full-time in a course-based master’s degree
program with a clearly defined research component
• applicants with Admission GPA of 3.7 and higher
• students who have not been registered in the master’s program they are
recruited into
• students being newly admitted to the University of Alberta in the Fall 2017
or Winter 2018 Term
• students who will be registered full-time in a course-based master’s degree
program with a clearly defined research component
• applicants with Admission GPA of 3.7 and higher
• students who have not been registered in the master’s program they are
recruited into
- Process
There
is no application form; eligible students are considered on the recommendation
of the admitting department. Students cannot apply for this scholarship.
is no application form; eligible students are considered on the recommendation
of the admitting department. Students cannot apply for this scholarship.
The
department completes the nomination form, attaches the required document(s)
listed on the form and submits to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
(FGSR) via email at grad.awards@ualberta.ca
by the nomination deadline. The FGSR reviews the nominations for eligibility
and completeness and forwards them to the Graduate Scholarship Committee for
adjudication.
department completes the nomination form, attaches the required document(s)
listed on the form and submits to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
(FGSR) via email at grad.awards@ualberta.ca
by the nomination deadline. The FGSR reviews the nominations for eligibility
and completeness and forwards them to the Graduate Scholarship Committee for
adjudication.
For
Departments:
Departments:
• 2017
University of Alberta’s Master’s Recruitment Memo (TBD)
• 2017 University of Alberta’s
Master’s Recruitment Form (TBD)
University of Alberta’s Master’s Recruitment Memo (TBD)
• 2017 University of Alberta’s
Master’s Recruitment Form (TBD)
Contact
the department for additional information.
- Deadline
Nomination Deadline:
• March 20, 2017
University
of Alberta Thesis-Based Master’s Recruitment Scholarship
- Description
The purpose of this scholarship is to recruit
superior students at the master’s level who have the potential to become
excellent doctoral students. Recipients of this scholarship will also be
offered Guaranteed Housing by Residence Services.
superior students at the master’s level who have the potential to become
excellent doctoral students. Recipients of this scholarship will also be
offered Guaranteed Housing by Residence Services.
- Value
The award is valued at $17,000 for 12 months,
plus full-time program and non-instructional fees,
and any applicable International Graduate Differential Fee. This scholarship is
not renewable.
plus full-time program and non-instructional fees,
and any applicable International Graduate Differential Fee. This scholarship is
not renewable.
- Eligibility
The
UAlberta Thesis-Based Master’s Recruitment Scholarship is open to:
UAlberta Thesis-Based Master’s Recruitment Scholarship is open to:
• newly admitted students into a thesis-based
master’s program in the Spring 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2017, or Winter 2018
Term
• students who will be registered full-time in a thesis-based master’s degree
program
• applicants with Admission GPA of 3.7 and higher
• students who have not been registered in the master’s program they are
recruited into
master’s program in the Spring 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2017, or Winter 2018
Term
• students who will be registered full-time in a thesis-based master’s degree
program
• applicants with Admission GPA of 3.7 and higher
• students who have not been registered in the master’s program they are
recruited into
- Process
There
is no application form; eligible students are considered on the recommendation
of the admitting department. Students cannot apply for this scholarship.
is no application form; eligible students are considered on the recommendation
of the admitting department. Students cannot apply for this scholarship.
The
department completes the nomination form, attaches the required document(s)
listed on the form and submits to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
(FGSR) via email at grad.awards@ualberta.ca
by the nomination deadline. The FGSR reviews the nominations for eligibility
and completeness and forwards them to the Graduate Scholarship Committee for
adjudication.
department completes the nomination form, attaches the required document(s)
listed on the form and submits to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
(FGSR) via email at grad.awards@ualberta.ca
by the nomination deadline. The FGSR reviews the nominations for eligibility
and completeness and forwards them to the Graduate Scholarship Committee for
adjudication.
For
Departments:
Departments:
• 2017
University of Alberta’s Master’s Recruitment Memo (TBD)![[PDF Document]](file:///C:DOCUME~1AkpeliLOCALS~1Tempmsohtmlclip1 1clip_image001.gif)
• 2017 University of Alberta’s
Master’s Recruitment Form (TBD)
University of Alberta’s Master’s Recruitment Memo (TBD)
• 2017 University of Alberta’s
Master’s Recruitment Form (TBD)
Contact
the department for additional information.
- Deadline
There are three competition rounds with the
following nomination deadlines:
following nomination deadlines:
• January 26, 2017
• March 1, 2017
• April 12, 2017
• March 1, 2017
• April 12, 2017
University
of Alberta Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship
- Description
The purpose of this scholarship is to recruit
superior students at the doctoral level who have the potential to contribute to
the University of Alberta’s community and research.
superior students at the doctoral level who have the potential to contribute to
the University of Alberta’s community and research.
- Value
Scholarships
will be offered in increments of $5,000. The department may decide how many
increments of $5,000 to offer a student.
will be offered in increments of $5,000. The department may decide how many
increments of $5,000 to offer a student.
The
award value varies and is indicated in your original letter of offer.
award value varies and is indicated in your original letter of offer.
- Eligibility
The scholarship will be awarded to students who:
• are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or
international students
• are admitted to a doctoral graduate degree program by the department
• will be registered full-time in a doctoral degree program
• have an admission GPA of at least 3.7
international students
• are admitted to a doctoral graduate degree program by the department
• will be registered full-time in a doctoral degree program
• have an admission GPA of at least 3.7
Departments might have additional selection
criteria; please consult
with the department into which you seek admission for more details.
criteria; please consult
with the department into which you seek admission for more details.
- Process
Each department is assigned an allocation
(please see link below). Individual graduate departments are responsible for
selecting nominees based on eligibility criteria and allocations. Departments
may choose to nominate individuals based on a variety of criteria including
academic record, letters of appraisal, statement of program, applicant’s
research, potential contributions to research, and other technical experience.
(please see link below). Individual graduate departments are responsible for
selecting nominees based on eligibility criteria and allocations. Departments
may choose to nominate individuals based on a variety of criteria including
academic record, letters of appraisal, statement of program, applicant’s
research, potential contributions to research, and other technical experience.
1. Department nominates students to the Faculty
of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR)
2. FGSR verifies eligibility
3. FGSR approves award
4. FGSR notifies winners directly
of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR)
2. FGSR verifies eligibility
3. FGSR approves award
4. FGSR notifies winners directly
For
Departments:
Departments:
•
Doctoral
Recruitment Scholarship Instructions Memo
• Doctoral
Recruitment Scholarship Nomination Form
• 2016-2017 Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship Allocation Table
Doctoral
Recruitment Scholarship Instructions Memo
• Doctoral
Recruitment Scholarship Nomination Form
• 2016-2017 Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship Allocation Table
Contact the admitting department for additional
information.
- Deadline
Nomination deadlines are based on start dates
and are as follows:
and are as follows:
• For students with a May 1, 2016 start date,
the deadline is March 1, 2016.
• For students with a July 1, 2016 start date, the deadline is May 1, 2016.
• For students with a September 1, 2016 start date, the deadline is July 1,
2016.
• For students with a January 1, 2017 start date, the deadline is November
1, 2016.
the deadline is March 1, 2016.
• For students with a July 1, 2016 start date, the deadline is May 1, 2016.
• For students with a September 1, 2016 start date, the deadline is July 1,
2016.
• For students with a January 1, 2017 start date, the deadline is November
1, 2016.
Note: Any changes to an
original nomination must also be received by the above-specified dates.
original nomination must also be received by the above-specified dates.