New resource hub for scholarship competitions

Federal and provincial scholarships recognize and support outstanding graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, and significant professional or personal achievements. Preparing a competitive application takes time and careful planning, which is why Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs developed an updated scholarship competition resources webpage to guide you through every stage of the process.

This new hub brings together detailed guidance, tools, and supports, including:

• NSERC Q&A sessions: Upcoming opportunities to connect directly with program representatives.

• Application checklists: Step-by-step timelines to keep you on track and help you avoid missed deadlines.

• Referee selection: Advice on choosing referees who can speak to your strengths and research potential.

• Research proposals: Tips for crafting a compelling statement, including guidance from the Writing and Communication Centre and examples of past successful proposals.

• Publications and experience: Strategies to highlight your academic work, professional contributions, and leadership.

• Special circumstances: Information on how and when to include explanations of significant challenges or interruptions.

In addition to practical tips, the resource hub emphasizes the importance of clarity, confidence, and storytelling in your application to help you highlight not only your academic achievements but also the broader impact of your research.

Visit the scholarship competition resources webpage to start planning your application today and take advantage of the supports available to you.