The Grace and David Taylor Graduate Scholarship in Caribbean Studies

The Centre for Research in Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC) solicits applications to a scholarship fund intended to support the research of PhD students whose work is of relevance to Caribbean Studies.

Description

The Grace and David Taylor Graduate Scholarship in Caribbean Studies is intended to support PhD students at York University whose research is related to Caribbean studies so that they might focus on research during the fieldwork phase of their studies or while writing their thesis. Recipients will be selected based on academic excellence, significance of proposed research, likelihood of completion, and financial need. Preference will be given to a PhD student whose dissertation proposal has been accepted.

The award given is of $5,000

Application Process:

Interested applicants will be required to provide a nomination package to the Centre for Research on Latin America & the Caribbean (CERLAC).

Preference will be given to a PhD candidate with an approved dissertation proposal on file with the Office of the Dean, Graduate Studies, for distribution in the Summer term for the year of consideration. By virtue of applying for this scholarship, students agree to share their statements with the donor who has established the scholarship.

Applicant Information
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Application
A statement (no longer than three pages) outlining the areas of research and the importance of this research as it relates to Caribbean studies. Also, please include a clear statement of your financial needs and a timeline of how you envision finishing your degree. *

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A example of your research *

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Current CV *

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Academic trascript *

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Two academic letters of support

Professors will be able to upload the letters of support on the link below or they can do it on the CERLAC website directly.

Comment on:
- alignment with the thematic focus of the award/fellowship
- student's progress in his/her studies, likelihood he/she will complete the proposed research
- academic qualifications, expected contributions to knowledge, etc.
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Student Financial Profile *

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By submitting this form, I have read and agree to the following:

I am providing my personal information to York University for the purpose of applying for the fellowship indicated above.

· The information I have provided in this Student Financial Profile is complete and accurate.
· All information I have provided in connection with this Student Financial Profile is subject to verification and audit by York University. Pursuant to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. F.31, s 42(b)), York University may disclose information I have provided on this form to other educational institutions and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (for OSAP purposes) to verify its completeness and accuracy.
· I allow CERLAC to access information, including a transcript, in relation to my grades, courses and programme of study to verify my eligibility for this award.
· I will provide supporting documentation to York University to verify my eligibility upon request.
· Should I be selected to receive an award, I consent to the disclosure to the donor of the award, York University Foundation and other educational institutions the following information: my name, my award, programme of study, year level, the amount of my award and personal information that confirms the reason for the award grant. *

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The Grace and David Taylor Graduate Scholarship in Caribbean Studies

The Grace and David Taylor Graduate Scholarship in Caribbean Studies

Applicant Information

Application

Two academic letters of support