The University of Guelph’s Arrell Scholarships are open for application to aspiring scholars entering a graduate program in the Fall 2023 semester.
These scholarships are targeted at individuals who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and a strong dedication to ensuring future generations have access to nourishing and equitable diets, while promoting sustainable agriculture.
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Scholarship Summary:
– Host Country: Canada
– Study Abroad: Study in Canada
– Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
– Eligible Countries: All Countries
– Reward: $50,000
– Deadline: February 22, 2023
Scholarship Details:
Successful applicants will join multidisciplinary teams of graduate students, collaborating with community, government, industry partners, and experts from the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph. Together, they will tackle global food challenges as part of their graduate research.
For more information on Guelph’s agriculture and food scholars, please refer to the Experts Guide at the University of Guelph and Arrell Food Institute.
Scholarship Requirements:
To be eligible, students must be entering a graduate program in the Fall semester after the application deadline. They should have a minimum first-class (A-) admissions average and their research should align with the vision of the Arrell Food Institute.
Additionally, they must have the support of a prospective University of Guelph faculty advisor. In exceptional cases, deferring the award’s start date may be possible, subject to approval by the graduate program and the Arrell Food Institute.
For instructions on calculating your admission average, please visit the OGPS admissions website.
Selection Criteria:
The scholarships will be awarded based on a thorough selection process, including the following criteria:
– Exceptional academic achievements.
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– Relevance of proposed research and personal motivation aligning with the vision of the Arrell Food Institute.
– Demonstrated commitment to public engagement, as reflected in the CV.
– Short-listed applicants will undergo an interview with the scholarship selection committee.
Scholarship Duration and Reward:
– Master’s: $50,000 per year for a maximum of 2 years (6 semesters).
– Doctoral: $50,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years (12 semesters).
The scholarship amount will be disbursed in three equal installments per year, directly to the recipient’s student account. In exceptional circumstances, a one-semester extension may be granted, subject to approval by the Arrell Food Institute.
Required Documents:
To apply, candidates must prepare and submit the following documents:
– Statement of research interests and personal motivations (maximum 2 pages, excluding references).
– Current CV.
– Letter of support from a prospective University of Guelph faculty advisor, confirming acceptance into a graduate program.
– It is recommended that applicants seek support from a prospective advisor before starting the application process.
– The online Arrell Scholarship application will automatically send an email to the prospective advisor, requesting their response.
– Applicants should confirm with their advisor that they have received the email and inform them of the response deadline (as listed above).
Method of Application
Important note about deadlines: Please pay careful attention to the 12:01 AM time listed for each deadline. For example, a deadline of 12:01 AM 2/22/2023 means applicants must complete the step before 2/22/2023 (i.e. by midnight on 2/21/2023).
- Start the online Arrell Scholarship Application & Confirm Your Email before 12:01 AM – 2/22/2023
- After you submit the online Arrell Scholarship application, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your email and Arrell submission. Please click the link in the email to continue your application.
- Submit the online application to a graduate program before 12:01 AM – 2/22/2023
- Please refer to Steps 4 and 5 in the Applying to Guelph application directions.
- Receive Prospective University of Guelph Advisor’s Response to the Arrell Scholarship Application before 12:01 AM 2/28/2023
- Please use your prospective advisor’s University of Guelph email address (@uoguelph.ca). Your prospective advisor will be emailed a link after you have confirmed your email and Arrell submission (see step 1).
- Please confirm with your prospective advisor that they have received the email and advise them of the response deadline.
- OGPS receives All Application Documents and References before 12:01 AM 3/3/2023
- Please refer to Step 5 in the Applying to Guelph application directions and ensure you have submitted all required documents for your graduate program application.
- Complete your Arrell Submission before 12:01 AM 3/3/2023
- You will receive a confirmation email for this step after your Prospective Advisor submits their response. By clicking the link in the confirmation email, you are confirming that you have completed your graduate program application and your Arrell Scholarship application.
Deadline: February 22, 2023
Originally posted 2023-06-11 11:50:09.
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