Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program provides a limited number of scholarships, bursaries, marking assistantships and research assistantships. Applicants will be invited to apply for these awards and assistantships after they have been offered admission to the program.
MPACS Impact Award
This award supports students enrolled in the MPACS program who demonstrate the potential to make a significant impact in advancing peace following the completion of their MPACS studies. Ideally, the award would be granted to students who are pursuing an internship during their program of study. This award is given to international students in good standing or students who have arranged an international internship placement.
Size of Award
Typically, one award of approximately $5,000 or two awards of equivalent value.
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Mennonite Diversity Award
To make an educational experience at Conrad Grebel accessible to Mennonite students from culturally diverse backgrounds and to aid Conrad Grebel in attracting a student body that is more reflective of the cultural diversity within Mennonite Church Canada. Recipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students from a Mennonite congregation attended predominantly by recent immigrants* or,
- Students who are, or whose family are, recent immigrants* attending a Mennonite congregation or,
- Indigenous students with a connection to the Mennonite Church.
Size of Award
Typically, one award of $5,000 or two awards worth $2,500 each.
Notes:
- *Recent immigrants refers to individuals or their families who immigrated to Canada after 1975.
- Students receiving this award may re-apply for this award in subsequent years.
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Lina Wohlgemut Award
This award offers assistance to students from developing countries who expect to return to their home country to serve/work there, or students interested in service in the third world or developing countries. Recipients will be chosen given the following criteria:
- Developing country students studying in the Peace and Conflict Studies program at CGUC.
- Developing country students studying primarily at CGUC.
- Students interested in service in developing countries.
- Students interested in service within the context of the church.
Size of Award
Award amount varies.
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Vic and Rita Krueger Family MPACS Award
This award is for students who demonstrate a commitment to the ideals of the PACS program through a letter of application that outlines personal experience in peace issues, goals for study and for long term career aspirations. Applicants must qualify for the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Recipients will chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students enrolled in the MPACS program.
- Students who qualify for Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) funding through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
- Students who demonstrate a commitment to the ideals of the PACS program (through a letter of application outlining personal experience in peace issues, study goals and long term career aspirations).
Size of Award
Two awards of approximately $1,000.
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Schultz Huxman MPACS Award
This award is to support students enrolled in the MPACS program who demonstrate the potential to make a significant impact in advancing peace following the completion of their MPACS studies. Recipients will be chosen based on the following criteria:
- Full-time international students in the MPACS program who personify academic excellence and commitment to peace and are in need of financial support.
- International students who have demonstrated significant life achievements in the promotion of peace and who will enrich the MPACS program.
- Full-time students in the MPACS program who demonstrate a commitment to apply their peace education and life experience in their communities and are in need of financial support.
- Students who are pursuing an internship during their program of study.
Size of Award
Award amount varies.
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Gopal Family MPACS Fund
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.
Size of Award
Award amount varies.
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Malcolm X PACS Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student or students enrolled in the Master of Peace and Conflict studies at Conrad Grebel University College at the University of Waterloo, who demonstrate commitment to social and racial justice. Recipients are chosen based on the following criteria:
- Students enrolled in good standing in the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program at the College.
- A self-identified Black person, Indigenous person, or persons who identify with racialized groups who have experienced economic hardship and/or social disadvantage.
- Students who have demonstrated commitment to social justice, inter-racial harmony and inter-faith dialogue through on-campus or off-campus volunteer activities.
- Students who are actively committed to student leadership in MPACS.
Size of Award
One award of approximately $1,000.
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Miller Hope Award
This endowed fund will be used to support students enrolled in the MPACS program who demonstrate an interest in exploring ideas of peace and religion in their studies. Priority will be given to international students.
Size of Award
Award amount varies.
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Global Conflict Management and Transformation Award
This award supports and promotes the training of community leaders from areas of conflict around the world in theories and practical methods of conflict management and transformation. Funds will be used to offset costs of education for students from areas of conflict while they are enrolled in PACS courses or Certificate Program in Conflict Management courses at Conrad Grebel University College. Recipients will be considered based on the following criteria:
- Students enrolled in the MPACS program.
- Students originating from areas of conflict.
- Students who are providing leadership or have the potential for leadership in conflict management and transformation in their home community.
Size of Award
The award is approximately $5,000.
PACS 626 Certificate Program Bursary
This award offers financial assistance to students with a confirmed place in designated Conflict Management Certificate Workshops.
Certain conditions apply:
- Student is enrolled as a full time/part time student in MPACS.
- Student has permission from the Academic Advisor to enroll.
- Student is aware there are additional costs (in excess of the bursary and tuition).
- Student is responsible for the full workshop fee (including bursary) in the event the student completes the workshop but does not complete the academic component.
Size of Award
Up to $400 per workshop (maximum two applications per student)