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Graduate funding comes from a number of sources including external grant scholarships (SSHRC, NSERC, OGS, others…), faculty research grants within the department, Nipissing Graduate Scholarships and Research and Teaching Assistantships. The SGS will normally send out letters of offer concerning Internal funding for graduate students at the same time it sends out letters of admission. Funding may also be offered at other times, when new funding becomes available or if students leave the program or resign from a student employment position.
Internal:
Nipissing Graduate Scholarships support graduate students who are enrolled in a full time graduate level program. The value of the NGS varies by program and or student.
Value: Variable. Contact your graduate programs for details.
Deadline for Application: N/A
Eligibility:
· Must be registered full-time and meet the graduate program conditions for progression towards the degree
How to Apply: Eligible students are nominated by their graduate program.
Assistantships:
GTAs support with the teaching of undergraduate courses at Nipissing University. Employment of registered graduate students as graduate teaching assistants is governed by the provisions of the Ontario Council of Graduate Studies and Nipissing University School of Graduate Studies regulations. Graduate students are limited to a maximum of 10 hours of university work per week while enrolled in a full-time program of studies. Please refer to your graduate program of specific information on the roles and responsibilities of GTAs.
How to Apply: Eligible students are nominated by their graduate program for GTA positions
Research funding support is administered by Research Services, the School of Graduate Studies and by faculty members who hold research grants or externally funded research contracts. This source of support is funded by a faculty member according to criteria specified by the granting agencies. Graduate students are limited to a maximum of 10 hours of university work per week while enrolled in a full-time program of studies.
How to Apply: Eligible students are nominated by their graduate program for GRA positions
EXTERNAL:
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is issued based on financial need.
OSAP is a joint venture of both the federal and provincial government: it is comprised of CSL (Canada Student Loans) and OSL (Ontario Student Loans). A single application is used in assessing a student's entitlement; however, the two government bodies use different policies to review the information provided. OSAP provides financial assistance for educational costs and basic living expenses. For further information go to osap.gov.on.ca or http://www.nipissingu.ca/financialaid/osapinfo.asp
How to Apply: Online Application
The Office of Research Services & Graduate Studies offers annual workshops in September detailing the various scholarship programs offered by the government granting agencies. Information on how to apply for these scholarships, as well as helpful tips and tools are discussed at these workshops.
Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) provide financial support for masters and doctoral students in the natural sciences or engineering research programs.
Annual Value: $17,300 to $35,000
Deadline for Application: November 10 2011
Eligibility to apply:
· Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
· Hold (or expect to hold) a university degree in science or engineering
· 1st class (A- or 80%) average in EACH of the last 2 years of study (full-time equivalent)
· Intending to undertake full-time graduate studies at the master's or doctoral level in the natural sciences or engineering disciplines *Consult the NSERC website to verify your eligibility as more conditions may apply.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
The SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and Master’s Canada Graduate Scholarships programs seek to develop research skills and assist in the training of highly-qualified personnel (HQP) in the social sciences and humanities.
Annual Value: $17,500 to $35,000
Deadline for Application: December 10 2010 to Office A346
Eligibility to Apply:
· 1st class (A- or 80%) average in EACH of the last 2 years of study
· Must be applying for support of first graduate degree and have completed no more than 12 months of study
· Must not have previously received a master's level award from SSRHC, NSERC or CIHR
How to Apply: Online application
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
The CIHR Doctoral Fellowships and Master's Canada Graduate Scholarships Awards administered by CIHR are intended to provide special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in a health related field in Canada.
Annual Value: $17,500 to $40,000
Deadline for Application: December 10 2010
· The Nominated Principal Applicant must be:
1. A Trainee
2. a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident;
3. applying for support to pursue their first graduate degree (i.e., Master's or PhD). All previous studies at the graduate level, regardless of discipline, either course-based or research-based, will be included in determining eligibility; and
4. at the time of the CIHR deadline for application:
§ have completed or be in the last year of a Bachelor's degree; or
§ have been registered for no more than ten months as a full-time student at the Master's level; and/or
§ have been registered for no more than ten months as a full-time PhD student and were admitted to the PhD program directly from the Bachelor's degree;
5. not have already held an award from SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR or any other federal source to undertake and/or complete a Master's or PhD degree.
· If applicable, at least one project participant, other than the Nominated Principal Applicant, must be a Supervisor.
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program is jointly funded between the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and Nipissing University. The Ontario Graduate Scholarships are designed to encourage excellence in graduate studies at the master's and doctoral levels.
Annual Value: $15,000 ($10,000 from OGS and $5000 from Nipissing University Graduate Scholarship)
Deadline for Application: October 15, to the School of Graduate Studies
· Plan to be enrolled full-time in a graduate program at an Ontario university
· Canadian citizen, permanent resident or an international student studying on a study permit
· A- (80%) average over the last two years of study if less than two years of graduate work OR the cumulative graduate average, if more than two years
· Have not exceeded the lifetime maximum of four years of government-funded awards including OGS, and awards from CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC.
The Mackenzie King Scholarships for graduate study were established as an independent trust under the will of the late Rt. Hon. William Mackenzie King (1874-1950).
Two classes of Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of Canadian universities: the Open Scholarship and the Travelling Scholarship.
The Open Scholarship is available to graduates of Canadian universities who pursue graduate study in any discipline, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded each year. The value has recently been about $10,000 but it is subject to change.
The Travelling Scholarship is available to graduates of Canadian universities who pursue graduate study in the United States or the United Kingdom in the areas of international relations or industrial relations. Recently four scholarships of $11,000 each have been awarded annually, but the number and the amount are subject to change.
Value: The value has recently been about $10,000 but it is subject to change.
Annual Deadline for Application: February 1st
The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) postgraduate study in any field, in Canada or elsewhere.
The Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) postgraduate study, in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).
You must be a graduate of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins.
Agency Contact:
Website: www.mkingscholarships.caPhone: (604) 822-4564 E-mail: mkingscholarships@law.ubc.ca
For more information on Graduate Funding please contact:
Sarah Clermont, Research and Graduate Studies Coordinator
sarahc@nipissingu.ca
Extension: 4198
Office: F307
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