To support and assist students with financial needs, the University of Guelph presents a wonderful opportunity, the Sally Humphries and Leo Smits International Scholarship. It will be awarded for the academic year 2023-2024.

This award is an open opportunity for high-achieving international students who enrol full-time in a graduate degree program at the University of Guelph in Canada. The Scholarship provides one award of $5,000 in the fall.

The University of Guelph was launched in 1964 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. This research-intensive, learner-centred institute’s centre value is the ideal of truth. It shows diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in an extremely flexible model. More than 550 graduate students from around the globe (83 different countries) choose to complete their graduate studies at the University of Guelph.

Why choose to study at the University of Guelph? Guelph will briefly be identified as a leader in Canadian institutes in the story of the individual, scholar & resident as it is working hard to achieve its mission to provide quality programs and assistance to students that will assist in the evolution of the person, scholar, and citizen. While studying at this university, students will acquire knowledge and experience via the University of Guelph’s work-study program. It also starts a welcoming climate where students can interact with academic staff.

Application Deadline: 15 May 2023.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Guelph
• Department: College of Social and Applied Human Sciences or the Ontario Agricultural College
• Course Level: Graduate degree program
• Award: $5,000
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 1
• Nationality: International
• Awards can be taken in Canada

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Non-Canadian students can apply.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a Graduate degree program in any subject offered by the university
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• Applicants can be Non-Canadian-PR-PP.
• Selection is based on the greatest commitment to helping disadvantaged populations through past activities and community engagement, as well as through future commitment, as indicated by the summary of the statement of academic intent. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have worked in their home countries to improve the lives of local families, especially of women and children.
• Applicants must have applied for admission through the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) by February 1 to enter a graduate program in the fall or winter semester following the application deadline.
• Apply to the CSAHS Awards Committee by May 15 with a letter outlining experience in helping disadvantaged populations and include a one-page summary of the admission “Statement of Academic Intent.” Notes can be sent by email to [email protected].
• International students (defined as paying the International tuition fee) entering any full-time program offered by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences or the Ontario Agricultural College who have experience helping disadvantaged populations. Preference is given to Master’s students.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Applicants can register on the university’s online portal or Common Application to complete their selected course application process. The accepted students will be considered for the scholarship.
• Supporting Documents: The students must submit official academic transcripts, CV, copies of a valid passport, reference letters, and other supplementary documentation.
• Admission Requirements: Students must meet International Admission Requirements for Graduate degree Programs to study at the university.
• Language Requirement: Applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements for the Graduate degree program at the University of Guelph.

Benefits

The University of Guelph will provide one award of $5,000 in the fall, and the recipient must be registered to receive it. In the winter and the recipient must be reported to receive.

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