Applications are now open for the 2024 Bishops University Masters Scholarship in Canada. This scholarship offers a fully funded opportunity for qualified candidates worldwide to pursue a Master’s degree, with a comprehensive financial package.
The Bishops University Scholarship provides a $14,000 annual stipend, $2,000 for research costs, and an additional $7,500 per year. This article covers the scholarship’s details, requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application procedure.
Bishops University Masters Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Study Abroad: Study in Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $23,500 Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 20, 2024
Scholarship Details
Apply for the fully funded Bishops University Masters Scholarship to earn a degree in Environmental Science or Agronomy at Bishop’s University in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. This scholarship is specifically for the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) program, supervised by Dr. Vivian Valencia, the Research Chair in Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Action.
The master’s project will involve original research under Dr. Valencia’s guidance, in collaboration with the Lighthouse Lab team, which includes a postdoctoral researcher, undergraduate students, a research assistant, and faculty members.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Bishops University Masters Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum average of 75% (3.0/4.0 or B-).
- Degrees in environmental sciences, environmental studies, geography, ecology, sociology, economics, political science, or related fields are acceptable.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency.
- Show how their knowledge and skills apply to food systems analysis and align with the Lighthouse Lab’s research in their cover letter.
Benefits
The Bishops University Masters Scholarship offers:
- A $14,000 annual stipend.
- $2,000 for research costs.
- An additional $7,500 per year through the Graduate Entrance Scholarship (if successful).
- Eligibility to apply for FRQ and CGS-M scholarships for the second year of studies.
- The successful candidate is expected to start on September 1, 2024, with a possible January 2025 start date in exceptional cases.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Transcript(s)
- A cover letter detailing the candidate’s education, skills, experience, research interests, and alignment with the Lighthouse Lab’s work.
- Letters of recommendation from professors (other than the supervisor) who can attest to the candidate’s intellectual capacity.
How to Apply
To apply for the 2024 Bishops University Masters Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Read all details provided on this page.
- Gather the required documents and prepare your cover letter.
- Send all documents by email as one PDF file, labeled by last name-Postdoc (e.g., Smith-masters.pdf) to Dr. Valencia at vvalenci@ubishops.ca.
- Letters of recommendation must be sent by the reference professor to admissions@ubishops.ca with the applicant’s name.
- Review of applications will begin on June 20, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Deadline: June 20, 2024.
