2013 Globalink Graduate Fellowships for Master’s or PhD Program in Canada

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Globalink Graduate Fellowships are funded by Mitacs Globalink & University of British Columbia. Up to six  awards are available to provide funding  for pursuing Masters or PhD degree level in Canada for the students from India, China, Brazil, and Mexico. The fellowship provides $35,000 per year for two years. Applicants will be pursuing research-based Master's or PhD studies at UBC starting in January 2013, May 2013 or September 2013.

Study Subject(s): Courses offered by the university.

Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master's or PhD degree level.

Scholarship Provider: Mitacs Globalink & University of British Columbia

Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility: Eligible students are top undergraduate students who have completed the Mitacs Globalink summer research program.  The Globalink program currently accepts students from India, China, Brazil, and Mexico. Applicants will be pursuing research-based Master's or PhD studies at UBC starting in January 2013, May 2013, or September 2013. Applicants need to be registered with Mitacs for the Globalink Fellowship competition.

Citizenship:  International

Degree Level:  Masters & Doctoral

Applicant Status: Incoming Students

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of  India, China, Brazil, and Mexico can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: In collaboration with Mitacs, UBC has created the Globalink Graduate Fellowships for Globalink alumni students who wish to pursue a research Master's or PhD program at UBC. UBC will fund up to six students per year, depending on availability of funding from Mitacs, the quality of the students, and their fit with their prospective graduate programs.

Number of awards offered:  Up to six Scholarships are offered

Duration of award: Scholarship is offered for two years.

What does it cover? The fellowship provides $35,000 per year for two years, comprised of:

-$10,000 stipend from UBC

-$10,000 stipend from Mitacs

-$15,000 from graduate program / research supervisor in the form of research assistantships, teaching assistantships, GSI award funding or any combination thereof

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection criteria: Nominations will be evaluated using the following criteria:

-Academic excellence (50% for Master's, 30% for Doctoral)

-Research Ability / Potential (30% for Master's, 50% for Doctoral)

-Communication, interpersonal and leadership (20% Master's/Doctoral)

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Students apply directly to graduate programs. Students should contact their prospective graduate program for details about the internal deadline and application procedures.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 31, 2013.

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