2024 Application Guide for University of Guelph Arrell Master's and PhD scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN OCT/NOV

Scholarship Awarding University: 
University of Guelph

Type of degree: 
Master’s and PhD

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 28th of February, 2024

Scholarship Summary: 
A number of Master’s and PhD scholarships are available for both Canadian and international applicants to support research focused on agriculture and food. Up to 40% of the award recipients at any time, may have pursued prior undergraduate or graduate degrees at the University of Guelph.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:  
Selection will be based on; 
i. Outstanding academic achievement {minimum first-class (A-)}
ii. Relevance of proposed research and personal motivation to the vision of the Arrell Food Institute
iii. Commitment to non-specialist engagement, as demonstrated in the CV

Value of Scholarship: 
The Arrell Scholarship is valued as follows;
i. Master's student awards of CAD$50,000/year (available for two years), 
ii. Doctoral awards of CAD$50,000/year (available for four years)

These awards will be paid out in 3 equal payments per year, at the beginning of each semester for the duration of the award.

Scholarship Application Guide:  
Apply for this scholarship as stated below;
i. Submit an application for admission to an eligible University of Guelph Graduate program by February 28, 

ii. Submit a complete scholarship application package by March 5 and it should include the following documents: 
  1. Statement of research and personal motivation; 
  2. Letter of support from prospective Guelph supervisor; and 
  3. A CV
to the following address;
Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies,
University of Guelph,
50 Stone Road East,
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
N1G 2W1

iii. Short-listed candidates will be asked to an interview with the scholarship selection committee.

Scholarship Website: 
Find more information on this scholarship opportunity at the UGuelph Arrell Scholarship Page.