Political Studies awards and funding

Awarded to a full-time student in the Faculty of Arts in a major or honours program in political studies with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

Open to full-time, part-time, or distance education students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts who are either a serving or retired member of the Canadian Forces, or a cadet. Preference is given to students in the Department of Political Studies. The successful recipient must have achieved a minimum degree GPA of 2.5.

Awarded annually to a student of high standing who has completed second-year honours in political studies; or a student of high standing who has completed third year honours in political studies; or a student of high standing who has completed a second year major in political studies. 

This award is a memorial tribute to Maurice Chusid [BA/63, MA/67] established by his family and friends.

Awarded to a full-time student in the third or fourth year of a major or honours program in political studies who achieved a CGPA of 3.0 and completed/enrolled in at least two courses in Canadian politics.

This $1,000 prize is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in any year of their studies who has demonstrated outstanding research and writing ability.

The purpose of the award is to support scholarship and research on any issue in the field of Canada on the world stage, or of Western Canada.

Application deadline: May 1 

• Prize details and application form

The Manitoba Chair of Global Governance Studies (MCGGS) is a joint project of the Department of Political Science and the Department of Political Studies at the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba.

Funds to support undertakings related to global governance and international relations are available to support events, activities, lectures, conferences and other such academic or community endeavours that speak to the themes of global governance.

Groups and persons situated at Manitoba-based universities and members of Manitoba communities are invited to apply.

Funding of $1,500 to $4,000 is available for individual projects. 

How to apply

Please provide the following, preferably electronically with a maximum of four pages:

• A summary of the event or initiative
• An explanation of how the event or initiative involves global governance or international relations
• A budget of expected spending including, when applicable, additional sources of funding

Recipients of funding are expected to acknowledge support from the MCGGS in promotional activities.

All original receipts must be kept for all reimbursements.

Submit your application to Bryan.Peeler@umanitoba.ca.

The Murray and Muriel Smith Scholarship awards $2500 to an incoming and $5000 to a continuing MA student at the University of Manitoba. Successful applicants are chosen by the Manitoba Chair of Global Governance Studies (MCGGS) Advisory Committee.

The Manitoba Chair of Global Governance Studies (MCGGS) is a joint project of the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba and the Department of Political Science at the University of Winnipeg.

Applicants must apply with:

• A curriculum vitae
• An unofficial copy of your university transcript (undergraduate minimum GPA 3.0; graduate minimum GPA 3.5 based on last 60 credit hours) 
• A brief written statement outlining your interest in global governance and an explanation of how the funding will help you pursue this interest in your research, maximum one page

Application deadline: December 15
Submit your application to Bryan.Peeler@umanitoba.ca
 

Open to full-time graduate students in political studies at UM who are in the first or second year of a thesis program with a primary research focus on Canadian government and politics. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required.

The fellowship was established in 1998 in appreciation of the contribution of the Honourable Duff Roblin to the province and people of Manitoba. 

For entering master's students whose research focuses on international relations.

The fellowship is open to students in the departments of political studies, economics or history. International students must have gained admission to UM prior to applying. The fellowship is named in honour of J.W. Dafoe, former editor of the Winnipeg Free Press.

Value: $10,000

Application deadline: November 30 of each year.

How to apply: Complete the online application.

Awarded for the best paper in public administration.

These awards from the Institute for Humane Studies provide up to $15,000 to full-time students (current or prospective graduate and advanced undergraduate) pursuing liberty-advancing careers.

The fellowships support study in a variety of fields, including economics, philosophy, law, political science, history and sociology.

Application deadline: Three application dates each year, in spring, summer and fall.

How to apply: For full details, visit Humane Studies Fellowship.

The Canadian Council on International Law awards annually up to three John Peters Humphrey Student Fellowships in International Human Rights Law or International Organization.

The fellowships are awarded to outstanding students to permit them to pursue full-time graduate studies at leading graduate institutions in Canada or worldwide. Students in Canadian law and political science (or the equivalent) faculties are eligible to apply.

Each fellowship will fund the recipient up to $35,000.

Application deadline: Each year the competition opens September 15 and closes November 15.

How to apply: For full details, visit John Peters Humphrey Scholarship.