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.
Nipissing University Internal Deadline (for students currently registered at Nipissing University): February 1, 2024 by 4:30 p.m. to sgs@nipissingu.ca.
Eligibility:
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.
How to Apply: Online application
Transcript Requirements:
- Students applying to the Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarship program through Nipissing University must request official transcripts from all institutions, including Nipissing University.
Agency Contact:
Website: www.mkingscholarships.ca
Phone: (604) 822-4564
E-mail: mkingscholarships@law.ubc.ca