Bishop's University Graduate Research Scholarships 2024

Bishop’s University’s GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS Program aims to support high-performing students wishing to pursue their training at Bishop’s in a graduate program eligible to the FRQ graduate scholarship programs and/or the Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships programs

• Table of Content
• About Bishop’s University
• Bishop's University Graduate Research Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Bishop's University Graduate Research Scholarships
• Requirements for Bishop's University Graduate Research Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Bishop's University Graduate Research Scholarships
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Bishop’s University

Bishop’s University is a predominantly residential, mostly undergraduate university. Our primary concern is offering students a quality education in the fine arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business and education. The residential aspect of our small size (2,900 full-time students) encourages students to immerse themselves in the complete Bishop’s experience.

Bishop's University Graduate Research Scholarships

• Category Postgraduate
• SponsorBishop’s University
• City to study Quebec
• School to study Bishop’s University
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline August 1, 2024

Aim and Benefits of Bishop's University Graduate Research Scholarships

The contribution of the Bishop’s University Foundation has allowed for the creation of this program to an amount of $15,000 per stipend, with $12,500 from the institution and $2,500 from the proposed research supervisor.

The scholarship is admissible for renewal for a second year upon evaluation of the student’s progress. Applications are accepted as of June 1st of every year through August 1st of that same year for funding to be awarded that same academic year.

Requirements for Bishop's University Graduate Research Scholarships Qualification

At the start of the scholarship, the student:

• must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university;
• must be enrolled full-time in a thesis-based graduate degree program at Bishop’s University;
• must be domiciled in Quebec;
• must not hold a full scholarship from an external organization (e.g. NSERC, CIHR, FRQS, etc.)

Thesis Supervisor – requirements

The thesis supervisor must be a member of Bishop’s University faculty. Thesis supervisors must submit the application on behalf of their student. The supervisor agrees to provide a minimal contribution of $2,500 per year to the scholarship through their research funds.

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS) will confirm availability of funds from supervisors with the Business Office before submitting any application for review.

 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Bishop's University Graduate Research Scholarships

Special circumstances:

• Students who interrupted their graduate studies due to parental leave may benefit from an extension on their eligibility for up to one year.
• Similarly, students can put the scholarship on hold for health reasons on presentation of a medical certificate specifying the duration of the leave.
• In all cases of absence or interruption, the Office of Research and Graduate Studies must be informed and scholarship payments will be interrupted during this period.

Evaluation Criteria

• Academic excellence – 50%
  • Unless otherwise advised by the members of the Selection Committee, only the academic grades related to the diploma used as the basis for admission to the graduate program are considered;
• Research potential – 30%
  • Significance, feasibility and merit of proposed research
  • Quality and originality of contributions to research and development
  • Relevance of work experience and academic training to field of proposed research
  • Grants, prizes, and distinctions obtained (related to research)
  • Publications, presentations, or other significant contributions
• Personal characteristics and interpersonal skills – 20%
  • Work and leadership experience
  • Project management
  • Volunteerism/community outreach

Documents Required for Application

 

Application Deadline

August 1, 2024

How to Apply

Graduate Students are important members of the Bishop’s University community, and we are committed to supporting the achievement of their academic goals and recognizing excellence. In collaboration with the Bishop’s University Foundation, the Graduate Studies Committee, and the Vice-Principal Academic and Research, we are proud to be able to offer the first ever edition of this award.

Graduate Research Scholarships

Eligibility and Guidelines

Bishop’s University’s GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS Program aims to support high-performing students wishing to pursue their training at Bishop’s in a graduate program eligible to the FRQ graduate scholarship programs and/or the Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships programs. The contribution of the Bishop’s University Foundation has allowed for the creation of this program to an amount of $15,000 per stipend, with $12,500 from the institution and $2,500 from the proposed research supervisor. The scholarship is admissible for renewal for a second year upon evaluation of the student’s progress. Applications are accepted as of June 1st of every year through August 1st of that same year for funding to be awarded that same academic year.

The stipends are reserved for students submitting an application to a graduate program eligible to the FRQ graduate scholarship programs and/or the Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships programs. Bishop’s faculty supervisors who accept to supervise a student shall submit the application for funding to the Office of Research & Graduate Studies. Students can apply once per year. Students currently enrolled at Bishop’s University in an eligible graduate program OR converting from a course-based model to a thesis-based model may be considered for the scholarship, as long as they have two or more sessions left to the proposed degree program. For example: students converting from the M.Ed. to M.A. program or students converting from a graduate course-based degree to a thesis-based M.Sc. are considered eligible. To be eligible for an award, the student must, at the time of filing the application:

• have obtained a minimum cumulative average of 80% (or equivalent), or have achieved a first-class average, and present achievements and works in their curriculum vitae that can be considered of an exceptional nature by the members of the Graduate Research Subcommittee. Unless otherwise advised by the members of the Graduate Research Subcommittee, only the academic grades related to the diploma used as the basis for admission to the graduate program will be considered.

At the start of the scholarship, the student:

• must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university;
• must be enrolled full-time in a thesis-based graduate degree program at Bishop’s University;
• must be domiciled in Quebec;
• must not hold a full scholarship from an external organization (e.g. NSERC, CIHR, FRQS, etc.)

Students who obtain an award must, if eligible, submit an application for a scholarship competition from an external granting agency within the first year of their Graduate Research Scholarship. Proof of application to external opportunities will be requested when considering renewal of the internal scholarship. The student must continue to meet the conditions listed above for the entire duration of the scholarship.

Special circumstances:

• Students who interrupted their graduate studies due to parental leave may benefit from an extension on their eligibility for up to one year.
• Similarly, students can put the scholarship on hold for health reasons on presentation of a medical certificate specifying the duration of the leave.
• In all cases of absence or interruption, the Office of Research and Graduate Studies must be informed and scholarship payments will be interrupted during this period.

Thesis Supervisor – requirements

The thesis supervisor must be a member of Bishop’s University faculty. Thesis supervisors must submit the application on behalf of their student. The supervisor agrees to provide a minimal contribution of $2,500 per year to the scholarship through their research funds.

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS) will confirm availability of funds from supervisors with the Business Office before submitting any application for review.

Evaluation Criteria

• Academic excellence – 50%
  • Unless otherwise advised by the members of the Selection Committee, only the academic grades related to the diploma used as the basis for admission to the graduate program are considered;
• Research potential – 30%
  • Significance, feasibility and merit of proposed research
  • Quality and originality of contributions to research and development
  • Relevance of work experience and academic training to field of proposed research
  • Grants, prizes, and distinctions obtained (related to research)
  • Publications, presentations, or other significant contributions
• Personal characteristics and interpersonal skills – 20%
  • Work and leadership experience
  • Project management
  • Volunteerism/community outreach

Supporting Documents

Mandatory documents to attach to the application: The application must be submitted electronically via email ([email protected]), and include the following documents:

• Application form
• Official transcripts issued by the Registrar’s Office for the diploma serving as the basis of admission;
• CV of the student

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