The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) is a competitive fellowship that is awarded to full-time master’s and PhD students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. The fellowship is open to students in all fields of study, provided their program is eligible for Tri-Agency funding.
The UMGF is valued at $14,000 per year for master’s students and $18,000 per year for PhD students. The fellowship can be held for up to two years of MSc study and up to four years at the PhD level.
To be eligible for the UMGF, students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.00 based on their admission to their current graduate program. Students must also be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a student visa.
The deadline to apply for the UMGF is typically in February or March of the year in which the student will be starting their graduate studies.
The UMGF is a prestigious fellowship that offers a number of benefits to its recipients. The fellowship provides financial support to help students cover the costs of their graduate studies. It also gives students the opportunity to network with other high-achieving students and faculty members at the University of Manitoba.
In addition to the financial and networking benefits, the UMGF also provides a number of academic benefits to its recipients. Fellows have access to a dedicated academic advisor who can help them with their studies and research. They also have access to a number of exclusive resources, such as the UMGF Travel Fund and the UMGF Research Award. The UMGF is a great opportunity for high-achieving students to pursue graduate studies at the University of Manitoba.
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CanadaBenefits
- Financial support: The UMGF is a fully-funded scholarship that covers tuition fees and a living stipend. Master’s students receive $14,000 per year for 12 or 24 months, for a total of up to $28,000. PhD students receive $18,000 per year for 12, 24, 36, or 48 months, for a total of up to $72,000.
- Research support: The UMGF provides students with access to research facilities and resources at the University of Manitoba. Students may also be eligible for additional research funding from the university or from external sources.
- Professional development: The UMGF provides students with opportunities to develop their professional skills through workshops, seminars, and conferences. Students may also have the opportunity to work on research projects with leading faculty members.
- Networking opportunities: The UMGF gives students the opportunity to network with other high-achieving graduate students and faculty members at the University of Manitoba. Students may also have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers from other universities and institutions around the world.
- Travel allowance: Fellows are eligible for a travel allowance to cover the cost of attending academic conferences and other events.
- Health insurance: Fellows are covered by health insurance through the University of Manitoba.
- Dependent allowance: Fellows with dependents may be eligible for a dependent allowance.
- Child care allowance: Fellows with children may be eligible for a child care allowance.
Eligibilities
- Be admitted to a graduate program at the University of Manitoba as a Master’s or Ph. D. student. Pre-master’s and Occasional students are not eligible.
- Not have an active, admission‐related hold on your student account during your provisional admission period.
- Have a minimum admission GPA of 3.00 based on your admission to your current graduate program.
Additional eligibility criteria may apply, depending on your department or unit. For example, some departments may require a higher admission GPA than the minimum of 3.00.
Eligible Regions: Open to students from all countries of the world, except for CanadaApplication Process
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Review the eligibility requirements. To be eligible for the UMGF, you must:
- Be admitted to a graduate program at the University of Manitoba as a Master’s or Ph.D. student.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in your most recent undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Not have an active, admission‐related hold on your student account during your provisional admission period.
- Be registered full‐time in a graduate program of study in the unit that recommends you for a UMGF, if you hold a UMGF award.
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Contact your department or unit. Your department or unit will have its own application process and deadline for the UMGF. You should contact your department or unit to learn more about their process and to get the necessary application forms.
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Submit your application materials. Your application materials will vary depending on your department or unit’s requirements. However, you will typically need to submit the following:
- A completed application form
- A copy of your CV
- A copy of your transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- A personal statement
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Be interviewed by your department or unit. Once you have submitted your application materials, your department or unit will review your application and may invite you for an interview.
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Be recommended by your department or unit to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. If your department or unit selects you for a UMGF, they will recommend you to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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Be awarded a UMGF by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Faculty of Graduate Studies will review the recommendations from all departments and units and will award UMGFs to the most qualified candidates.
