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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Up to $20,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
At first glance, the thought of financing a university education might be overwhelming. University of Guelph believes that a rewarding education from them should be within reach for all qualified students, and the experienced staff are here to help. University of Guelph's priority is to provide you with the best possible financial service and counselling in support of your educational goals.
Benefits
The scholarship consists of 3 awards of $20,000 ($10,000 paid in each of the fall of year 1 and fall of year 2).
Eligibility
- Selection will be based on the strongest research potential and the highest academic standing. Students can only win this award once. In order to receive the award payment in year 2, the student must be in good standing and continuing research in water. Transfers to a PhD program are not eligible to receive this award. Three Aquatic Biology scholarships shall be awarded on even calendar years starting in Fall 2018.
- Students entering a full-time MSc. or PhD within the College of Biological Science with a focus on water research in one of the three themed areas; Physiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and with a minimum 80% admission average.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
Canada
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 May 2026
Apply by May 1 by sending an email to the CBS Awards Committee with a curriculum vitae (CV), a research proposal that is no longer than two pages, and a copy of a relevant transcript. Include the name of the award and the award ID number in the subject line of your email.
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