Award type:
Scholarships
Award description:
Scholarships valued at up to $15,000, will be awarded annually to full-time graduate student(s) enrolled in the master’s or doctoral program in the School of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Science. Selection is based on academic excellence (minimum cumulative average of 80% or equivalent in their current program or over the last two full-time academic years) combined with a passion for improving medication, health outcomes, and/or health-related issues as demonstrated through a combination of research, community engagement and/or professional practice. Interested students should submit an application, which can be found on the School of Pharmacy website, by April 1. This fund is made possible by a donation from Lynne Howarth in memory of Janet McDougall.
Value:
$15,000
Value description:
Up to $15,000.
Eligibility & selection criteria:
- Full-time graduate students registered in the master’s or doctoral program in the School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science.
- Selection to be based on academic excellence (minimum cumulative average of 80% or equivalent in their current program or over the last two full-time academic years); and passion for improving medication, health outcomes, and/or health-related issues as demonstrated through a combination of research, community engagement and/or professional practice.
- Interested students must submit an application supported by up to two references, CV and a letter (max. 2 pages) that outlines their goals and demonstrated commitment to improving health.
- The application can be found on the School of Pharmacy website and must be submitted to the Administrative Coordinator, Graduate Studies, School of Pharmacy by April 1.
- Preference will be given to students from diverse backgrounds who bring unique perspectives to their work and research as shown through their application.
- The School of Pharmacy Graduate Studies and Research Committee will select recipients normally each Spring.
- This award should be awarded in addition to the minimum funding the student may already be receiving.
Level:
Masters, Doctoral
Program:
Science→Pharmacy
Citizenship:
Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process:
Application required
Term:
Spring
Application deadline:
April 1
Additional instructions:
The application can be found on the School of Pharmacy website and must be submitted to the Administrative Coordinator, Graduate Studies, School of Pharmacy by April 1.
Contact person:
- For further information about this award please contact the applicable: