GWF PhD Excellence Scholarships in Canada, 2017

Description:

Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS), University of Saskatchewan offer scholarship for up to to students entering graduate studies at the University. The Canadian & international students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

This scholarship is offered to students who have outstanding academic records, show research promise, haves exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities, and are registering for the first time in a PhD program at the University of Saskatchewan.

At the University of Saskatchewan’s Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS), sustainable use of the world’s water resources and protection against natural hazards such as flood and drought are our key priorities.  The vision is to undertake world-class research that enables and enhances water security.

• Scholarships are available to pursue PhD programme.
• The proposed PhD research program should be in alignment with at least one of the GIWS themes and GWF research areas, under the supervision of a faculty member of the Global Institute for Water Security.

Scholarship Grant:Awards valued is $45,000 per year (up to 3 years).

Eligibility Criteria: The criteria must be met in order to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Have an entrance GPA of at least 85% or equivalent;
• Show evidence of previous research productivity as demonstrated by authorship of refereed journal publications and conference presentations/publications.

Admission Requirements:

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have an entrance GPA of at least 85% or equivalent.

English Language Requirements: The candidate should have a very good command over English language

How to Apply: 

Application should consist of:

• A statement of purpose (max. 3 pages) that details relevant academic excellence, research abilities, communication, interpersonal and leadership qualities;
• An updated curriculum vitae (max. 10 pages)
• Three letters of recommendations attesting to the quality and research ability of the applicant (2 pages max. per letter)
• Students must be nominated by a potential supervisor at UofS; one letter of support from this supervisor is required, outlining the quality and excellence of the applicant and their alignment with the GIWS and GWF areas of research (max. 2 pages)

• Send application package via email to Phani Adapa
  Assistant Director, GIWS
  Director of Operations, GWF
  Email: adapa-at-usask.ca

Last date:

last date to apply for above scholarship are:

For January 2018 intake, the closing date for receipt of applications is September 15, 2017.

For September 2018 intake, the closing date for receipt of applications is February 15, 2018.

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