Philosophy Scholarships in Canada

For Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and protected persons with a first-class average (as determined by the host institution) who are pursuing an eligible research-based master's or, in some cases, doctoral program at a Canadian institution with a CGRS M allocation. This row is the SSHRC stream of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Master's program. The award is $27,000 for 12 months and is non-renewable. Up to 3,000 students are supported annually across CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. Submit one CGRS M application through the Research Portal to the institution where you intend to hold the award, by December 1 before 8:00 p.m. ET.

University of Saskatchewan graduating-year students in English, Home Economics and Nutrition, or Theology who completed at least 18 credit units in the previous Regular Session may apply for the Hannon Travel Scholarships. Theology applicants follow the Hannon theology pathway (Arts and Science BA students with the required honours coursework or Philosophy honours admission, plus a theology intent statement). Up to five $7,000 scholarships are awarded. Selection is based on the merit of the travel proposal, university and community involvement, and character; academic achievement may also be considered. Travel identified in the proposal must be undertaken within one year of the award. Apply through PAWS by December 1. The scholarships were established by the late Judge J.W. Hannon in memory of his father, the Rev. James Hannon, D.D.

Carleton University outstanding undergraduate female Philosophy majors who have made a positive contribution to university life, demonstrate financial need, are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (including landed immigrants or protected persons), and meet OSAP Ontario residency requirements. One annual bursary of $5,000, awarded on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Philosophy. Apply via the department form with a financial-need upload by November 30. Endowed in 2010 in memory of Phyllis Mary Putt through the estate of her husband Cyril Harold Putt.

University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Science students in a three- or four-year Bachelor of Arts program who are enrolled in, have taken, or intend to take an honours course in economics, philosophy, or psychology may apply for the Hannon Scholarships (Theology). Applicants must submit a statement of intent to study theology at a bible college or seminary after graduation, plus a statement on university and community involvement and character. Awards are $3,000; the number offered varies. Selection considers academic achievement, involvement, and character. Apply through the PAWS Scholarships and Bursaries Channel by October 15. The scholarships were established by the late Judge J.W. Hannon in memory of his father, the Rev. James Hannon, D.D.

University of Regina students entering directly from a Canadian high school to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in the Faculty of Arts may receive this $3,000 entrance scholarship. Candidates need a minimum 85% early conditional admission average and must remain registered in at least 9 credit hours when the award is presented. A letter of recommendation from your high school principal or guidance counselor must be sent to Student Awards and Financial Aid. Apply by March 15.

Open to University of Guelph undergraduate B.A. Philosophy majors with at least 10.0 credits completed and demonstrated financial need. Students must meet the government-mandated terms for an OSOTF award. One award of $2,000. Submit a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7; students are considered automatically once the form is in. Selection is based on the highest cumulative average, and a student may hold the award only once. Established by Michael Walsh and Virginia (Trimble) Walsh with matching OSOTF funding.

Continuing University of Calgary undergraduates in any faculty are eligible. The award recognizes the most outstanding essay submitted to the Philosophy Undergraduate Essay Competition. Competition terms are posted by the Department of Philosophy. One award of up to $1,500 is offered annually. Apply through Undergraduate Nominated Awards for continuing students. Funded by the Department of Philosophy.

Full-time Faculty of Arts undergraduate students at the University of Waterloo who wish to participate in an extracurricular or course-tied experiential activity not covered by tuition, with a minimum 70% cumulative average, may apply. Awards of varying size up to $1,500 are available. Selection is based on academic achievement and how the activity will benefit knowledge acquisition, professional development, or in-class learning. Submit an application form to the Arts Undergraduate Office. Applications are accepted throughout the year. The fund was established by Professor Emeritus Peter Woolstencroft.

University of Guelph Philosophy majors in semesters 1 to 4 with a minimum 80% cumulative average and demonstrated financial need who meet the government-mandated terms for an OSOTF award may receive the Guelph Philosophical Society Scholarship. One award of $750 is available. Submit a Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Students are considered automatically once the form is submitted. The Guelph Philosophical Society established the award with OSOTF matching.

Open to SFU Philosophy honours, major, or minor students in good academic standing and enrolled full time. The award recognizes an excellent philosophical essay written while the student was enrolled as an undergraduate at SFU, with emphasis on originality and research promise. Valued at a minimum of $500. Faculty members in the Philosophy department nominate students; nominations go to Financial Aid and Awards by early to mid-May so the award can be made before June Convocation. The Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee makes the award on the recommendation of the Philosophy Department Awards Committee chair.