Name	UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA RETIREES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Research Fields	Aging Population
Categories	No categories available
Citizenship	Canadian or Permanent Resident
Eligibility	The University of Manitoba Retirees Association (UMRA) offers a scholarship for graduate students at the University of Manitoba, focusing on human aging. The purpose of the UMRA scholarship is to reward the academic achievements of graduate students pursuing research focused on human aging that has the potential to enhance the lives of the aging population. Available to graduate students who: are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident; are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in either: The first or second year of a Master’s program, or Within the first four years of a Doctoral program; have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study; and are undertaking thesis research focused on human aging that has the potential to enhance the lives of the aging population. Applicants will be required to submit: UMRA Scholarship application form 2024–2025; a description of the proposed research and how it will enhance the lives of the aging population, information on their educational background and research experience; one letter of reference from your current academic advisor/supervisor. The reference letter must be forwarded by the referee, directly to the Centre on Aging, c/o Nicole Dunn and; provide e-copy of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended by the deadline. Full transcript details and how to submit them can be found here: https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/university-manitoba-retirees-association-scholarship
Value	Variable
Currency	Canadian
Tenable at	Full-time UM Master's & PhD students.
Deadlines	May 17
Application Details	Applications and all material including transcripts must be received by May 17, 2024, 4pm CT. For applications and full details on how to apply, including the annual May deadline, please visit: https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/university-manitoba-retirees-association-scholarship Further Centre on Aging funding opportunities can be found here: https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards