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FUND YOUR FUTURE
THE VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP HAS THE LARGEST ANNUAL VALUE OF AN FGSR ADMINISTERED AWARD
$50,000 annually for 3 YEARS
Types of Awards FGSR administers:
National // Provincial // Institutional // Departmental
*2016-17 Academic Year
$26.4 MILLION scholarship funding was received by
2,000 graduate students
More than 40 people SERVE ON THE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
WHICH ADJUDICATES AWARDS
1 of 6 Killam Institutes
$508 MILLION in annual research funding, ranking fifth in sponsored research funding
HUNDREDS OF TRAVEL AWARDS are awarded annually for
conference and research trips
Highest volume of applications received for a single awards competition – Canada Graduate ScholarshipMaster’s (CGSM) Competition496
AWARDS ADVISORSassess applications, authorize payments, advise students and departments, and so much more
GRADUATE STUDENT FUNDING RESOURCESThis chart outlines graduate student funding resources which can help you finance
your graduate education. First, determine what type of funding you are seeking. Then, consider which organization(s) you can apply to for funding.
FUNDING TYPE DEFINITIONAward/Scholarship/Grant
Competitive funding intended to support future work based on academic merit.
Loan Repayable funding based on financial need.Bursary/ Emergency Fund
Bursary/ Emergency Fund
Employment Work, internships, teaching or research assistantships
ORGANIZATION FUNDING AVAILABLE CONTACTFaculty of Graduate Studies and Research*∞The home faculty of graduate students at the University of Alberta.
- Awards- Scholarships- Graduate Student
Internship Program (GSIP)
Student Connect*∞The Office of the Registrar’s student service centre.
- Government loans- Bursaries- Emergency Funds
Graduate Students’ Association*∞A student group that represents all graduate students at the University of Alberta.
- Awards- Grants- Bursaries- Emergency Funds
International Student Services *+The main campus resource for international students seeking assistance with financial matters, as well as academic or personal issues.
- Awards- Scholarships- Bursaries- Emergency Funds
University of Alberta Departments*∞73 graduate departments and non-departmentalized faculties at the University of Alberta provide students individual services directly related to their academic discipline.
- Awards- Sessional Appointments- Teaching Assistantships- Research Assistantships- Academically Related
Employment (ARE)
Please contact your department or non-departmentalized faculty.
Research Services Office (RSO)*∞
- Scholarships- Research Grants
Student Aid Alberta ∞A government outlet which helps eligible post-secondary students meet the basic costs of education (external).
- Awards- Scholarships
1-855-606-2096
* Study permit students are eligible for funds + Funds from this source are only available to study permit students ∞ Available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and those protected by Canada’s Immigration
and Refugee Act whom are residents of Alberta
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION SERVICES AVAILABLEUniversity of Alberta Financial Services
Financial Services serves the university community by coordinating finance related and payment items.
Fee Payments
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research can provide an estimate fee assessment.
Fee Assessments
JOURNEY OF AN AWARD APPLICATION
STEP ONEApplicant determines the type of funding they are seeking
and considers which organization(s) to apply to. FULL LIST OF AWARDS: uab.ca/gradawards
STEP TWOApplicant completes and submits application.
STEP THREEFGSR reviews applications or nominations for strength
and quality to provide applicants competitive advantage.
STEP FOURFGSR and/or Graduate Scholarship Committee
(GSC) adjudicates:
Awards / Scholarships
(internal) > Applicants receive final decision letters
from FGSR.
Nominations to Funding Agency (external)
> Reviews recommended nominations and selects
final applicant.> Applicants receive final
decision letters from external funding agency.
UNCOVER FUNDING Explore all funding opportunities to fund your future
SHARE YOUR WORK Apply for travel awards to attend research conferences and present to peers
SUBMIT A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION Attend workshops with tips on applying for Vanier, CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC awards
Types of Awards FGSR administers:
National // Provincial // Institutional // Departmental
STAY CONNECTEDKeep up to date by following our Google calendar: [email protected]
Visit: uab.ca/gradawards
Phone: 780-492-9460
Email: [email protected]
@UAlbertaFGSR
@UAlbertaFGSR
