Canada Memorial Foundation

Award

The awards are offered annually for British students or graduates wishing to pursue a postgraduate course at a university or other appropriate institution in Canada and  tenable for one year only.

 • A personal maintenance allowance at the rate of C$1,100 per month for 11 months.

 • Student concessionary or other approved air-fares to Canada and return on expiry of the scholarship (the cost of journeys made before receipt of the awards will not normally be   reimbursed, nor can fares be paid for a scholar’s dependents.)

    • Approved tuition and examination fees where necessary.

    • A grant of not normally more than C$250 towards the cost of final presentation of the thesis, where applicable.

    • A grant of C$300 for expenses of approved study travel within Canada.

    • A grant of C$1,100 towards books, warm clothing or incidental accommodation needs.

    • Approved medical insurance.

These emoluments are not subject to United Kingdom tax.

Note: The rates shown may be subject to revision.

Criteria

Candidates should be United Kingdom citizens resident within the United Kingdom. They should hold, or expect to hold, a first or upper second-class Honours degree. In addition they should be able to show convincing reasons why they wish to study in Canada.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate leadership and ambassadorial qualities as well as strong academic credentials

Application

Further information on how to apply an be obtained from the Canada Memorial Foundation website. The deadline date is 8th January 2017.

Canada Memorial Foundation

Selection

A Panel of Trustees and the Canada Memorial Foundation Academic Committee interview the top candidates selected from the application process early in the New Year. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge of and interest in their chosen field of study and their reasons for studying in Canada.