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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (July 22 - Aug 4)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

July 22 - Aug 4 VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP $50,000/yr up to 3 years - For PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): UNRESTRICTED Deadline: SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Register for Classes During your assigned registration time, register for fall and winter term classes using Aurora. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1HxzFyL ) Available Now! Recreational Games Program with the GSA! The Graduate Student Association (UMGSA) will be hosting recreational soccer games on Saturday, July 25 at the Bison Sport Outdoor Soccer fields. Please RSVP so we can make a pizza and drink head count. RSVP » ( mailto:gsa@umgsa.org ) July 2015 Issue of the Gradzette Don't forget! You can get your research featured! Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1CGbjUT ) Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program A number of short-term, non-degree-seeking awards are offered to Canadian academics, students and professionals who wish to study and/or do research at participating Chinese institutions. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1M8koYg ) Application Deadline: August 3, 2015 Fulbright Canada Programs for Canadian Scholars and Students The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program operates on the principle of reciprocal exchange and provides the opportunity for outstanding Canadian students to study and/or conduct research in the United States. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1V84Doi ) Competition for Canadian scholars is now open, and closes November 15, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Grant Writing for Graduate Students - SSHRC Talent Program August 5, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1fhGlqS ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS SSHRC Doctoral Scholarships/Fellowships - Managing Your Application August 17, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1egwCjM ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS MITACS STEP - Practice Your Presentation Skills I August 25, 2015 | 9:00 - 5:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1JvpB7u ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html July 28 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline for June-August Evening courses. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) July 30 Registration revision deadline for August Day courses. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) July 30 Deadline to apply online for Fall 2015 graduation. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/convocation/2410.html ) August 7 Unused reserved spaces in Fall 2015 & Winter 2016 courses are released at 9:00 am (regular registration restrictions still apply). Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/access/641.html ) August 10 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline for July/August Day courses. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) August 14 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline for August Day courses. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Re: FGS Awards News and Updates
by Rowena Krentz 14 Jul '15

14 Jul '15

Dear Awards Contacts: Please note the following news/updates pertaining to FGS Awards: 1. UMGF Renewal - The minimum GPA required to renew UMGFs has been revised from a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 to degree GPA effective immediately. This revision was approved by the FGS Executive Awards committee and the information has been updated on the UMGF Award Holder's Guide. 2. GETS (Graduate Enhancement Tri-Council Stipend) a. The contact for this particular funding initiative has changed. Please forward any GETS inquiry to Rowena Krentz, Awards Officer at Rowena.Krentz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rowena.Krentz@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-9836 b. We recently changed the software for the GETS on-line application. This may result in an error message for applicants. Applicants who receive this error message must either clear their browser history or cache, or refresh the page. Alternatively, they may also refer to this link https://universityofmanitoba.formstack.com/forms/gets 3. The value of the IGSES and IGSS is increasing due to the Board of Governor's approved increase in the international student differential fee effective Fall 2015 term. The exact value will be confirmed upon it's availability from the Registrar's Office, however, these awards will increase to approximately $2,500 per term starting in the Fall 2015 term. 4. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships competition is now open. Kindly distribute this information to eligible students. Additional information is available on our database: http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… For your convenience, below is a brief overview of the award: Award: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR) Value: $50,000/ year up to 3 years Citizenship: unrestricted (Canadian and International students eligible) Application: Online via Research Net There are two deadlines to note for this award September 21, 2015 - Submit official transcripts to FGS Awards Officer (500 University Centre) September 28, 2015 - Complete online application via Research Net Please advise students that they may apply directly online (Research Net) without contacting our office for nomination. The nomination process will be conducted after all applications are received and the awards selection committee evaluates and selects the applicants to be nominated to Ottawa. Please distribute this information to other staff and faculty members who may find this information of interest. Thank you Rowena ________________________________________________ Rowena Krentz | Awards Officer | Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba | Rm 500 University Centre Winnipeg, MB Canada | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your UofM email account for all communications, including messages from your professors, department, advisors and administrative offices.

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