Funding and Awards: Graduate Students

Herschel and Christine Victor Fellowship in Education

The Herschel and Christine Victor Fellowship in Education was established in 2000 by Herschel Victor (B.Com. 1944) for an outstanding graduate student in the Faculty of Education. This faculty-level endowment is awarded annually and is non-renewable.

Graduate Students in Education

Graduate Program Directors review all accepted PhD student applications to select award winner based on the criteria

Based on application package which includes:

• High CGPA
• Strong Research Record (peer-reviewed publications/presentations)
• Strong history of awards
• Strong Research Statement

Varies

Set by Education Faculty

The Jackie Kirk Fellowship

The Jackie Kirk Fellowship was established in 2009 by Andrew Kirk in memory of his wife, Jackie Kirk. It is awarded to outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Education, with a preference for students whose research has a focus on any one or a combination of the following: post-conflict education on developing countries, women teachers, and girlhood studies. This faculty-level endowment is awarded annually and is non-renewable.

Graduate Students in  Education

Graduate Program Directors review all accepted PhD student applications to select award winner based on the criteria

Based on application package which includes:

• High CGPA
• Strong Research Record (peer-reviewed publications/presentations)
• Strong history of awards
• Strong Research Statement

Varies

Set by Education Faculty 

The Jackie Kirk Fieldwork Support Fund

Established in 2009 by McGill Professor Andrew Kirk in memory of his wife, Jackie Kirk, to recognize and promote the scholarship and achievements of students conducting fieldwork.

The Fund will support and recognize an outstanding graduate student in the Faculty of Education and be awarded annually on the basis of academic merit.

Graduate Students in  Education

Graduate Program Directors review all accepted PhD student applications to select award winner based on the criteria

Based on application package which includes:

• High CGPA
• Strong Research Record (peer-reviewed publications/presentations)
• Strong history of awards
• Strong Research Statement

Varies

Set by Education Faculty

The Walter A. and K. Mary Marsh Fellowship in Education

Awarded to outstanding graduate students who have demonstrated leadership qualities. Preference will be given to graduate students conducting research with a focus on teaching.

Graduate Students in Education

Graduate Program Directors review all accepted PhD student applications to select award winner based on the criteria

Based on application package which includes:

• High CGPA
• Strong Research Record (peer-reviewed publications/presentations)
• Strong history of awards
• Strong Research Statement

Varies

Set by Education Faculty

The Dr. Gauri Shankar Guha Award in International Development Education

Established in 2003 by Dr. Ratna Ghosh in her late father's name for an outstanding graduate student pursuing research in international development education in the Faculty of Education. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and aptitude for research by the Faculty of Education Awards Committee.

Graduate Students in Education

Graduate Program Directors review all accepted PhD student applications to select award winner based on the criteria

Based on application package which includes:

• High CGPA
• Strong Research Record (peer-reviewed publications/presentations)
• Strong history of awards
• Strong Research Statement

Varies

Set by Education Faculty

The Stansfield Award for School-based Classroom Research

Established in 2000 by a bequest by Ellen Edith Grubb Stansfield (BA'29, MA'31) in recognition of her experience, leadership and interest in education, schools and classrooms. Awarded by the Faculty of Education to an outstanding student entering the first year of a full-time MA thesis or PhD program in the Faculty of Education with research in classroom and school contexts.

Graduate Students in Education

Graduate Program Directors review all accepted PhD student applications to select award winner based on the criteria

Based on application package which includes:

• High CGPA
• Strong Research Record (peer-reviewed publications/presentations)
• Strong history of awards
• Strong Research Statement

Varies

Set by Education Faculty

The Muriel H. Marsh and Harold A. Marsh Endowment

Awarded to outstanding graduate students working on projects involving children with special needs.

Graduate Students in Education

Based on application package which includes:

• High CGPA
• Strong Research Record (peer-reviewed publications/presentations)
• Strong history of awards
• Strong Research Statement

Varies

Set by Education Faculty

Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowship

Purpose: To acknowledge outstanding students entering PhD programs, based on academic merit.

Entering PhD

Step One: Incoming students who meet the criteria are invited by the department to apply

Step Two: The Graduate Program Committee (GPC) reviews applications then nominates the strongest candidate for the award

• CGPA of 3.7 or higher
• Strong research record (peer-reviewed publications/presentations)
• Strong history of awards
• Strong research proposal

$35,000/yr, 2 renewals

TBA

Stavros S. Niarchos Award

Award application required

Incoming or current MA or PhD

• Academic excellence (50%)
• Research potential (30%)
• Personal Characteristics (10%)
• Recommendation of academic unit (10%)
• International student with Greek Citizenship
• Personal statement
• Summary of research proposal
• Letter of recommendation

$34,000 renewable for more than one year based on high academic status and full time registration

Early February for department

Community Engagement Graduate Award

Application PDF

Educator-Practitioner Graduate Award 

Application PDF

Outstanding Leadership and Service Graduate Award 

Application PDF

Outstanding Teaching Graduate Award

Application PDF

International Student Excellence in Research Graduate Award

Application PDF

Emerging Scholar Graduate Award

Application PDF

SSHRC

Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in research.

Formal award application required

MA or PhD, only Canadian citizens or permanent residents

Step 1:  Applicants submit application materials to the department by the departmental deadline

Step 2:  The Graduate Program Committee reviews and ranks all applications. Selected applications are sent to GPS (number is based on the departmental quota)

Step 3: (PhD) GPS reviews nominated applications and selects those to send to the SSHRC agency. (MA) GPS reviews nominated applications and selects awardees. Applications are not sent to SSHRC

Step 4 (PhD only):  SSHRC reviews and selects awardees. Awardees are notified by mid-May

• High CGPA (typically 3.7 or above)
• Strong Research Record (peer-reviewed publications/presentations) (more important for PhD)
• Strong history of awards
• Strong Research Proposal
• Letters of Reference 

SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship $20,000 (12, 24, 36, or 48 months)

$35,000 (36 months Joseph- Armand Bombardier)

Renewable for up to 4 years (depending on when the award was received)

$17,500 (MA)

Non-renewable

Departmental  deadline is early-mid August (PhD) and December 1 (MA)

FRQSC

Purpose:  To recognize and support excellence in research.

Formal award application required

MA or PhD, only

Must have been living in Québec on a regular and daily basis for six months (with the appropriate visas and authorizations)

Applicants submit application materials directly to the FRQSC through the web portal. 

• High CGPA (typically 3.7 or above)
• Strong Research Record (peer-reviewed publications/presentations) (more important for PhD)
• Strong history of awards
• Strong Research Proposal
• Letters of Reference

MA: $17,500 for a period of 3 sessions or 12 months of study. Scholarship holders may receive up to 6 instalments totalling $35,000 to cover 6 sessions or 24 months. Each instalment of $5,833 covers a period of 1 session or 4 months

PhD:$21,000 for a period of 3 sessions or 12 months of study. Scholarship holders may receive up to 12 instalments totalling $84,000 to cover 12 sessions or 48 months. Each instalment of $7,000 covers a period of 1 session or 4 months

Mid-October

Vanier

Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in research.

PhD (incoming or those who have completed their first year)

Step 1: The department invites applicants based on CGPA (May) to submit a pre-application. The Graduate Program Directors select potential nominees based on the pre-application.

Step 2:  Potential nominees submit applications by the departmental deadline.

Step 3:  The Graduate Program Committee reviews applications to determine departmental nominees. Selected applications are sent to GPS (based on departmental quota). (end of Sept.)

Step 4:  GPS reviews applications and selects those to send to the granting agency.

Step 5:  The granting agency reviews and selects final awardees.

Applicants for the Vanier are selected based on academic excellence, strong research potential and strong leadership. This includes:

• Strong evidence of leadership
• High CGPA (typically 3.7 or above for all degrees)
• Strong Research Record (peer-reviewed publications/presentations)
• Strong history of awards
• Strong Research Proposal
• Letters of Reference

Priority: Applicants who are pursuing their PhD at a different institution from their undergraduate or masters.

Further information about criteria

$50,000 per year for 3 years

Departmental deadline is mid-August

Trudeau Graduate Scholarship

Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in research.

Formal award application required

PhD (1st or 2nd year only)

Must present a research project related to one of the four themes of the foundation: www.trudeaufoundation.ca/en/about/our-themes

Up to $60,000 for up to 4 years, including $20,000 for travel

China Scholarship Council (CSC)

Incoming PhD; Chinese citizen or permanent resident of China

Step 1: Applicants must notify the department of their intent to apply for a CSC (mid-December)

Step 2:  Applicants send CSC application to department (early January)

Step 3:  Graduate Program Directors reviews the applications and select those to support. The applicant will receive an offer letter and funding package to include in the CSC package

Step 4: Applicants submit application materials directly to the application website

For additional information, please see www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/international/csc-chinese-students

• Successful candidates must return to China after completing studies
• Meet all of McGill’s requirements for admission to a doctoral program (including English language requirements)
• Must receive an unconditional offer of admission from McGill

For additional criteria, please see China Scholarship Council Website

Tuition, living expenses, international health insurance, return airfare, and visa application fees (for up to 4 years)

Early January (deadline to submit application to department)

End of Feb. – Early March (application due to CSC)

Mexican Students - CONACYT

MA or PhD; Mexican citizens or residents of Mexico

Applicants apply directly through the funding agency:

CONACYT

Please see funding agency website

Quebec tuition rate, program fees, health insurance, living expenses

Maximum of 2 years (MA) and 4 (PhD)

Mid-June

Purpose: To support travel for presenting research at conferences.

Formal award application required

APPLY for the GREAT Travel Award

MA or PhD

Step 1: Students submit application for a GREAT award to the Graduate Program Coordinator by the deadline (see last column)

Step 2:  Graduate Program Directors review all applications after each deadline to select awardees based on the criteria

Step 3:  After attending the conference, the student must submit the following to the Graduate Program Coordinator: a) a Post Travel Expense Report Form (included in the form above), b) receipts from the conference travel expenses, and c) a copy of your presentation as shown in the program. The applicant will not receive funds if these documents are not submitted

• Must be presenting at a refereed conference. Applicants must provide proof of acceptance to present at the conference.
• Must provide proof of expenses

Priority: Those who did not receive a GREAT award in the previous year

Varies – based on location and # of applications

($200-$800)

Four times during the year:

May 1 (for travel from April 1-June 30)

July 1 (for travel from July 1-Aug. 31)

Sept. 1 (for travel from Sept. 1-Dec. 31)

Jan. 1 (for travel from Jan. 1-March 31)

Faculty Travel Awards (multiple awards)

Purpose: To support travel for presenting research at conferences

Formal award application required

MA or PhD

Applicants must submit to the Education Graduate Students’ Society. Application materials can be found on the EGSS website.

The selection process is administered by the EGSS.

Please see the EGSS website for criteria.

$250 (for presenting in Canada or USA)

$500 (for presenting outside of Canada or the continental USA)

October 15, February 15, June 15

Please check the EGSS website for changes to deadlines.

Graduate Research Mobility Award (GRMA) (multiple awards)

Purpose: To support international travel for purposes OTHER THAN presenting at or attending a conference, typically: to collect research data or archival materials, to learn a particular research skill, to do a summer course or independent study with a relevant scholar or institute.

Formal award application required

MA or PhD; must have completed one full-time term at the time of the application

Step 1: Complete the Graduate Mobility Award Application Form, one letter of support from McGill supervisor,  andCV. Applicants submit application materials to the Graduate Program Coordinator by the departmental deadline.

Step 2: Graduate Program Coordinator creates an International Travel Registry form. Applicants must then complete this form.

Step 3:  Application materials are reviewed by the Graduate Program Directors or the Graduate Program Committee.

Step 4:  Applications are ranked and sent to the Faculty of Education for further review. Awardees are selected by the Faculty of 

• The proposed research/study abroad must be closely tied to the students’ thesis research.
• The proposed travel must occur between September 1 and August 31 of the current academic year.
• The student must be traveling to an international destination (including the US).
• The student must be in good academic standing and have held an advisory/supervisory committee meeting within 10 months of the departure date.
• The student must be participating in one or more of the following mobility activities: a) research stay at a lab abroad, b) participation in a formal bilateral exchange/research partnership abroad, c) field work abroad.

Varies – $1,000-$5,000

The departmental deadline is typically mid-October.