University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) for Master's and PhD Study in Canada

The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) provide more than $2 million in funding each year to full-time Master's and PhD students. The Faculty of Graduate Studies runs the program to reward academic excellence. Fellowships go to students who show outstanding intellectual ability and academic achievement.

• Host: University of Manitoba, Canada
• Level: Master's and PhD
• Study destination: Canada
• Deadline: varies per faculty (annual)
• Number of awards: not specified
• Value: Master's $20,000 per year; Doctoral $25,000 per year
• Eligibility: open to all nationalities

University of Manitoba, Canada

Any graduate degree program offered by the University of Manitoba qualifies, except programs in the Faculty of Medicine and the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Students of any citizenship can apply.

Master's UMGF awards pay $20,000 per year for 12 or 24 months, up to a total of $40,000.

Doctoral UMGF awards pay $25,000 per year for 12, 24, 36 or 48 months, up to a total of $100,000.

Departments/units determine the value and duration of an award. Total UMGF support for one student is 4 years.

Period of support available based on time in program:

Master's students:

• 0 months (beginning of program): 24 months of funding
• 1-12 months: 12 months of funding
• 13 or more months: not eligible

PhD students:

• 0 months (beginning of program): 48 months of funding
• 1-12 months: 36 months of funding
• 13-24 months: 24 months of funding
• 25-36 months: 12 months of funding
• 37 months or more: not eligible

Students who are unable to accept their award within this academic year must decline the award.

• Academic Standing: You need a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 to be considered. Your department may require a higher GPA, so check with them directly.
• Citizenship: All students regardless of citizenship are eligible to apply.
• Fields of study: Students in all fields of graduate study are eligible to apply provided their program is eligible for Tri-Agency funding.

To hold a UMGF award, recipients must also:

• Have been admitted to a graduate program at the University of Manitoba as a Master's or Ph.D. student. Pre-master's and Occasional students are not eligible.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and not receive a grade lower than C+ (including AX courses).
• Show great promise as researchers and graduate students.
• Not have an active, admission-related hold on their student account during their provisional admission period.
• Be registered full-time in a graduate program of study in the unit that recommends them for a UMGF, and be progressing satisfactorily in the program for which they are funded.
• Not have held UMGF support for more than 4 years in total.
• Not be receiving a singular award or scholarship that is of equal or greater monetary value than the annual value of the UMGF. Students offered an award that is equal to, or exceeds, the value of the UMGF can no longer hold the UMGF and must notify FGPS Awards Office at [email protected] to terminate their award.
• Not change programs, route, or departments/units while receiving the UMGF award.

See the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Award Holder's Guide for additional details.

Ask your Department or Unit about the application process and deadline. After the Department or Unit makes its selection, it recommends students to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. FGPS will review the recommendations and notify award recipients with an official letter via email. Deadline varies per faculty.

Visit the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This fellowship suits full-time graduate students at the University of Manitoba who can show strong academic records. If you are applying to a Master's or PhD program, or already enrolled, and your admission GPA is at least 3.0, you are in the right position to be considered.

International students should take note: citizenship does not affect your eligibility. The main limits are your field of study and whether your program qualifies for Tri-Agency funding.

• Who can apply for the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships? All students regardless of citizenship can apply. You must be a full-time Master's or PhD student with a minimum admission GPA of 3.0.
• What does the fellowship cover? Master's awards pay $20,000 per year for 12 or 24 months, up to $40,000. Doctoral awards pay $25,000 per year for 12, 24, 36 or 48 months, up to $100,000.
• What is the deadline? Deadlines vary by faculty. Contact your Department or Unit for the exact date.
• How do I apply? Consult your Department or Unit for the application process. Your department recommends selected students to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
• Are all fields of study eligible? Any graduate program qualifies except those in the Faculty of Medicine and the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Your program must also be eligible for Tri-Agency funding.

• Read the official Award Holder's Guide and your department's guidelines before you start.
• Prepare your documents early, including transcripts and proof of GPA.
• Confirm whether your program is eligible for Tri-Agency funding.
• Ask your department about any higher GPA requirement they may have.
• Submit your application well before your faculty's deadline.