Minister of Water Stewardship Scholarship
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The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition to your attention:
*MINISTER OF WATER STEWARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIP*
Deadline: July 2
Research Fields:
* water resource management
Categories:
* Agriculture Engineering Environmental Studies Natural, Physical or Life Sciences
Citizenship:
* No citizenship available
Eligibility:
* Manitoba Water Stewardship has established an annual scholarship at the University of Manitoba, to assist graduate students in Manitoba to pursue studies and undertake research in water-related issues in Israel. Established as part of a larger cooperative initiative on water management between Manitoba and Israel, the goal of the award is to strengthen international co-operation and support scholarly development on a range of water resource issues as well as offering young Manitobans a unique international experience. One scholarship, with a value of $25,000, will be offered to a graduate student who: (1) is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (i.e., landed immigrant) and holds an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area; preference will be given to a graduate of a post-secondary institution in Manitoba who demonstrates the intention of returning to Manitoba upon completion of their studies; (2) is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a Masters or Doctoral program; (3) has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; (4) is undertaking, has proposed, or is willing to undertake thesis research in Israel related to the management of water resources and has demonstrated a commitment to international co-operation in the field of water management. The Scholarship is renewable for one year provided that the recipient: (1) continues to be registered full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a Masters or Doctoral program; (2) has maintained a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; (3) is in good standing in his or her degree program. Only one recipient may hold the Scholarship at any one time. Recipients may hold the Minster of Water Stewardship Scholarship for International Studies concurrently with any other awards, consistent with policies in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Value:
* $25,000 Expenses associated with research and studies while the student is residing in Israel including: travel costs, visas, text books, living expenses, course fees, research expenses and other associated expenses.
Currency:
* Canadian
Tenable at:
* Israel
Application details:
* Candidates will be required to submit an application that will include: (a) *ALL Academic Transcripts*. A sealed University of Manitoba (UofM) Student History from the Registrar's Office is required. Photocopies and web printouts of UofM student histories made by departments will not be accepted. Certified copies of your transcript(s) from previous institution(s) made by your department are acceptable. These copies must arrive in an envelope that has been sealed and endorsed by the department.; (b) two academic letters of reference from professors at a post-secondary institution, one of which must be from the student's academic advisor at the University of Manitoba; (c) a proposed research and study plan (maximum 1,500 words) that describes the field of study and the proposed research, including its applicability to water management in Manitoba. The selection committee will be named by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and will include a representative of Manitoba Water Stewardship. The Province of Manitoba will reserve the right to publish the names and pictures of Scholarship recipients. * Applications must be submitted no later than the deadline date to: Faculty of Graduate Studies Attn: Enza Pohl 500 University Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 * Contact: Enza Pohl at enza_pohl@umanitoba.ca mailto:enza_pohl@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-6827
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Enza Pohl