The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) is one of the most prestigious awards available to graduate students in Canada. It provides significant financial support for international and domestic students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral degrees.
The fellowship is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and intellectual ability, with funding available for up to four years of study.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Manitoba
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships | PhD Scholarships | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Up to $100,000 | Annual Stipend Support
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Varies by Program
Scholarship Details
Each year, the University of Manitoba awards over $2 million in Graduate Fellowships to outstanding students enrolled in full-time Master’s or PhD programs. The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) is designed to recognize academic excellence and provide financial support for high-achieving students.
Recipients are nominated by their academic department or unit and must then be recommended to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for consideration. This ensures that only students who demonstrate strong intellectual ability and research potential are awarded the fellowship. The funding is flexible and can last from one to four years depending on the student’s level of study and program requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship 2026, applicants must:
- Hold a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 (note: some departments may have higher GPA requirements).
- Be admitted as a full-time Master’s or PhD student without conditions, or must have cleared any provisional admission status.
- Have received an official admission offer into a graduate program at the University of Manitoba.
- Be recommended by their department/unit to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the fellowship.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected students will receive the following financial support:
- Master’s Fellowship: Valued at $20,000 per year, renewable for up to 2 years, with a total award of up to $40,000.
- Doctoral Fellowship: Valued at $25,000 per year, renewable for up to 4 years, with a total award of up to $100,000.
- The value and duration of awards are determined by each department/unit, provided students meet the general eligibility requirements.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following:
- Academic transcripts and proof of GPA
- Admission offer from the University of Manitoba
- Departmental nomination form (where required)
- Research proposal or statement of intent (if requested by department)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Manitoba Graduate Scholarship 2026:
- Submit an application for admission into a Master’s or Doctoral program at the University of Manitoba.
- Contact your department or unit for details on the UMGF application process and internal deadlines.
- Departments will evaluate eligible students and forward nominations to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).
- The Faculty of Graduate Studies will review nominations and notify successful awardees via official email confirmation.
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