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University of Guelph

Lila Engberg Scholarship in International Development

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Disciplines
6000 CAD
Grant
Canada
Location
30 May 2026
Application deadline

About

The University of Guelph has an extremely generous scholarship program that recognizes academic achievements and supports students in their continuation of study. In 2021, more than $42.7 million in scholarships was awarded to U of G students.

Overview

Scholarship type

Need based

Number of scholarships to award

One

Grant

$6,000

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

1 award of $6,000

 

Eligibility

  •  Students will be selected based on their experiences and/or involvement in this area to date, and personal plans to improve everyday lives in a local community of a developing nation.
  • Full-time masters students entering the collaborative program in International Development Studies with a research agenda in the area of poverty alleviation, economic empowerment of women and/or ways to improve livelihood security for women and families in developing countries will be eligible. Preference will be given to a student from a developing country.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

International Development

Locations

Canada

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

Bachelor

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

30 May 2026

Application materials to pursue studies at the University of Guelph received by May 30th will be considered as application for this award.

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