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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
$37.500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Brock Doctoral Scholarship is one of the most prestigious doctoral awards available at the University. University of Guelph seeks to attract scholars with potential to attain a high level of academic achievement and to make significant teaching and research contributions. Winners represent the very best in their College and at the University.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
Award of $37,500 per year for up to four years
Eligibility
- It is hoped that award holders will be mentors for future Brock Doctoral Scholarship winners.
- Equally weighted selection criteria include:(i) sustained, outstanding academic performance; (ii) history of leadership and/or service in schools and the community; (iii) evidence of strong teaching and research skills (including publication record if appropriate for the discipline); (iv) demonstrated outstanding communication skills, and (v) excellent potential for research and teaching as assessed by the College Dean. One additional criterion may be considered with lesser weighting: provincial, national, international or otherwise significant awards related to the discipline of study.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Canada
Nationality
226 nationalities
Study experience required
Master
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
15 Feb 2025
Students entering or transferring to a doctoral program in May, September or January following the deadline date should apply to their College Dean by February 15th with a curriculum vitae; a one page personal statement; transcripts; 3 letters of reference; documentation of teaching, research, volunteer activities and leadership; which must then be forwarded to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by March 1st, with the Dean’s written assessment of the candidate’s research and teaching potential attached.