EGSS has four categories of awards, with a total value of approximately $23,000. These awards include financial support for scholarship, need, student initiatives, conference and travel expenses. Before applying, we encourage you to carefully review the additional information provided in the links below (More Info).
If you have any questions, please email us at egss@mail.mcgill.ca – subject line : VP Academic
| Name | Amount | Description | Application Deadline | Award Date | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGSS Graduate Perseverance (GP) Award | $750 | GP award is aimed at providing need-based funding to EGSS members who are in particular need of financial support. A total 10 students (5 Masters and 5 PhD) will be awarded. Open to all EGSS members. | February 15, 2023 11:59 PM | Typically awarded in Mid to End of Winter Semester | Graduate Perseverance Award |
| Academic Excellence Award | $750 | The purpose of this award is to recognize students who are making distinctive contributions to the field of Education and/ or to communities within or outside of McGill. A total of 6 students (3 Masters & 3 PhD) will be awarded. Open to all EGSS members. | April 30, 2023 11:59 PM | Winter 2023 | Academic Excellence Award |
| Professional & Research Development Award | $125-$250 | PRD Awards provide funding for students to participate in a professional or research development activity. (e.g., a professional development, academic workshop, conference, or scholarly meeting). | 1: Sep 1 – Dec 31 2: Jan 1 – April 31 3: May 1 – Aug 31 | 1: December 19 2: Feb 15 3: May 15 | PRD Award |
| Student Solidarity Fund | Up to $1000 per initiative. | Funding (need/budget based) for student-run education related initiatives and events. These include but are not limited to symposiums, speakers, conferences, workshops and/or networking events. ***NOTE*** not for personal attendance of an internal or external event. | 2 Call Outs: Fall Call Out for events from September 1 December 31; Winter Call Out for events from January 1 – April 31 | Fall: January 6 Winter:: March 17 | Student Solidarity Fund |
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