Kishor Gopal, his son Meenesh, and his extended family are hoteliers who emigrated to Canada from South Africa in the 1970s. Kishor became committed to peacebuilding and reconciliation through the examples of Mohandas K. Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. As Kishor said, “I have tried to follow their example in my life and my business.” The Gopal Family MPACS Award, an endowed scholarship, will be used to support students enrolled in the MPACS program who want to pursue an internship during their program of study, and who have an interest in peace in a global perspective. “We are thrilled to have another award for our growing graduate program,” noted PACS Director Nathan Funk.
About the Award
This award supports MPACS students pursuing creative responses to global issues, with priority given to international students and students who indicate interest in completing an internship focused on global issues of peace and conflict.
Amount: Award amount varies.
Applicants will be invited to apply for these awards and assistantships after they have been offered admission to the program.