Message from Dr. Kelley Main, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
To: Department Heads, Graduate Chairs, Graduate Support Staff, Graduate Award Contacts
Cc: Deans of Faculties/Schools/Colleges with Graduate Programs
Re: 2023 - 2024 University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Allocations
Please find attached the final allocations for the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) for the 2023-2024 academic year. Allocations are based on the average enrolment over the previous two years (2021-22 and 2022-23).
On the attached allocation table, please note that the Final June 2023 UMGF Allocation column is the total number of UMGF awards available to offer in the 23-24 academic year. (The column titled Change in Allocation from January to June 2023 will let you know if your UMGF allocation has increased since January, and by how many awards.)
Additionally, please find attached a copy of the 2023-2024 Unit Guidelines, as well as the 2023-2024 UM Faculty of Graduate Studies Institutional Award Holder’s Guide for your reference.
Please note:
To use your allocation:
If you have been authorized on behalf of your Unit to do so, you may begin or continue submitting recommendations for the UMGF at any time now. There are two options for submitting the recommendation to FGS:
Please submit your recommendations using only one of the options outlined above. (Paper or e-mail recommendations are not accepted.)
UMGF recommendations are currently being accepted and all recommendations for 2023 - 2024 must be submitted no later than September 30, 2023.
The Unit Guidelines, Award Holder’s Guide and the Recommendation Form are available online at: https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms#funding-awards-and-financial-aid.
Questions regarding UMGF recommendations and processing can be directed to Amber Kusnick, Awards Assistant, at Amber.Kusnick@umanitoba.ca.
Questions regarding the UMGF allocation process can be directed to Mandy Laing, Awards Officer, at Mandy.Laing@umanitoba.ca.