University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) for International Students in Canada 2024. The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) offers more than $2 million in fellowships each year to full-time master’s and PhD students to recognize and support academic excellence.
Key Details at a Glance:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Contact your department for specific deadlines |
| Fields of Study | Most master’s and PhD programs, excluding MBA, MFin, MSCM |
| Type | Graduate Fellowship |
| Eligibility Criteria | – Minimum admission GPA of 3.0 (specific departments may have higher GPA requirements) |
| – Admitted to a graduate program (Master’s or Ph.D.) at the University of Manitoba | |
| – Registered full-time in the recommended graduate program | |
| – Not in a pre-master’s or occasional student status | |
| Selection Criteria | – Academic excellence based on department recommendations |
| – Final selection by the Faculty of Graduate Studies | |
| Eligible Countries | All countries (no nationality restrictions) |
| Award Location | University of Manitoba, Canada |
| Number of Awards | Not specified |
| Award Benefits | – UMGF Master’s Awards: $14,000 per year for up to 24 months (total $28,000) |
| – UMGF Doctoral Awards: $18,000 per year for up to 48 months (total $72,000) | |
| Award Duration | – Master’s: 12 or 24 months |
| – Doctoral: 12, 24, 36, or 48 months, depending on program duration and time completed | |
| Application Process | Consult your department or unit for the UMGF application process and deadline. Departments select and recommend students to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| Application URL | University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies |
About the UMGF Award:
The UMGF aims to recognize and support academic excellence in full-time master’s and PhD students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Over $2 million dollars in fellowships are awarded annually.
How to Apply:
- Consult Your Department: Contact your department or unit for specific application processes and deadlines.
- Submit Application: Follow your department’s guidelines for submitting the UMGF application.
- Department Recommendations: Departments recommend students to the Faculty of Graduate Studies based on academic excellence.
- Final Selection: The Faculty of Graduate Studies makes the final selection and notifies recipients via an official letter.
For more details, visit the University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies.
