The President's Distinguished Graduate Student Scholarship

The online application asks students to include the following supporting documents:

• A one-page (max. 500 word) plan of study or research proposal: .docx and .pdf files only 
  • Whether it is more appropriate to submit a plan of study or research proposal varies depending on the graduate program in which the student is enrolled or to which the student has applied (“the student’s program”). It is highly recommended that students enrolled or enrolling in thesis-based programs submit a research proposal rather than a plan of study.
  • A plan of study may include information about the student’s research interests and relevant background, the relevance of the program to their interests, and how the student’s program can help them achieve their academic and/or professional goals.
  • A research proposal should include: background on the student’s field of study relevant to their research, a statement of the student’s research question or objectives, the methodology used, and the significance of their research (this may include expected outcomes, impact on the field or broader society, or a knowledge mobilization plan). This document should also include an explanation of why the student’s program is an appropriate place to be conducting that research.
  • In either case, the document should include information about the applicant’s relevant academic/professional background, and their interest in and fit with their program.
  • Students also applying for a University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies Scholarship will be required to submit a one-page community engagement statement.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) outlining the student’s educational history, conference/paper presentations, funding history, work and volunteer experience, etc.
  • Students also applying for a University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies Scholarship must also include on their CV a section outlining their history of community engagement.
• Past and current transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate programs in which you have been enrolled. Transcripts should be up-to-date and show the most recent, including current (Winter 2023), term of enrolment if applicable. .pdf files only.
  • For initial assessment purposes only, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Official transcripts will be requested if you are recommended to receive an award.
    • University of Winnipeg Students: To access unofficial transcripts login to Student Planning, go to the side panel and under "Academics" select “Student Planning,” and click "Unofficial transcript".
• Contact Information for two Referees
  • One referee must be either the student’s supervisor (if currently a UW graduate student)/proposed supervisor (if a prospective graduate student), or the Graduate Program Chair of the UW graduate program to which they have applied or are enrolled
  • The other referee should be someone able to speak to the student’s academic achievement and research potential.
  • Referees may submit their letters of support using the UWGSS Appraisal Form or their own letterhead.
  • Students are responsible for ensuring that referees send their one-page letters of support to graduateawards@uwinnipeg.ca by the March 15 deadline. See “Information for Referees” below.

1. Personal and program information

Personal Information

1. Name
2. University of Winnipeg student number
   • Recent applicants to University of Winnipeg Graduate Programs receive their student numbers via email shortly (1-2 business days) after submitting their application.
   • Student numbers are required to verify graduate program application and enrolment.
3. University of Winnipeg email address
   • All current UW students have a University of Winnipeg email address. Students who have recently applied receive their University of Winnipeg email address after their application is verified as complete and has been sent to the graduate program.
   • Leave this field blank if you have not received your University of Winnipeg email address
4. Preferred email address
   • Enter the email address at which you would like to be contacted regarding the results of your application.

Program information

1. Select the graduate program in which you will be enrolled during the 2023-2024 academic year.
2. Select your status as a full- or part-time student
3. Select the year of your program in which you will be enrolled during the 2023-2024 academic year.
4. Select the award(s) to which you are applying

2. Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (.pdf, .docx)
  
  • with community engagement section if also applying for The University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies Scholarship
• Current transcripts from all graduate and undergraduate institutions which you have attended (.pdf only). You may upload more than one file.
• Plan of study/Research Proposal (.pdf, .docx))
• If also applying or the University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies Scholarship you will be required to upload your community engagement statement

3. Referee Information

Enter the names and e-mail addresses of your two referees.

Note: it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that referees send their letters of support to graduateawards@uwinnipeg.ca by the March 15, 2023 application deadline.  The Faculty of Graduate Studies does not solicit letters of reference nor does it follow up with referees.

Questions? Contact graduateawards@uwinnipeg.ca for support.