School of International Development and Global Studies Student Mobility Bursary

Award offered by The School of International Development and Global Studies

Award Overview

Value of the award:
$1,500
Number of awards:
Variable
Award frequency:
Annual
Level or program of study:
Undergraduate or Graduate
Application Type:
Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:
November 2
Renewable:
No

Purpose of this Award

To assist  international development and globalization students (BA and MA) and support their interest and activities in the discipline. 

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with protected or refugee status, or an international student.
  2. Be enrolled as a full-time student in a BA or MA program at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, in one or more international development and globalization courses.
  3. have achieved a CGPA of at least 7.5;
  4. Demonstrate a continuing interest in community service, volunteer activities and/or international development extracurricular activities.

How to Apply

Submitted in the Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone, and must include:

  1. a curriculum vitae.
  2. a letter (maximum 500 words) explaining how the SIDGS student scholarship would support the applicant’s interest in international development and globalization.

About this Award

The School of International Development and Global Studies fosters expertise and inspires students to take action on global concerns. Our cutting-edge experiential learning opportunities and innovative courses ensure students are equipped with the knowledge and leadership skills to address global challenges such as climate change, violence and conflict, economic insecurity, anti-gender backlash and more. Our students have a wide range of opportunities to engage with the challenges of international development through courses abroad, volunteer and internship opportunities, and research projects. By establishing this scholarship, SIDGS intends to help students gain experience, to increase their job market skills and understanding of international development issues.