The W. L. Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

The W.L. Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships/ Les Bourses Mackenzie King

The were established under the will of the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), who was the Prime Minister of Canada 1921-26, 1926-30, and 1935-48.

Deadline to Apply*:
February 1

Award Values:
$13,000-$18,000

Candidate Eligibility:

must have graduated from a Canadian University and is, or plans to be, in a master's or PhD

*if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are due the next business day.

Canadian Graduate Scholarships

How to Apply

Check eligibility

For either the Open or the Travelling Scholarship, applicants must be holders of a Canadian university degree of any level. Applicants who have no yet finished their degree are eligible to apply provided they expect to finish it before the graduate studies to be supported by the scholarship begin.

The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in graduate study (master's or doctoral) in any discipline, in Canada or elsewhere. Open Scholarships are valued at approximately $13,000 each.

The Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in graduate study (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics). Travelling Scholarships are approximately $15,000 each.

Mr. King expressed the hope in his will that this scholarship would "afford to Canadian students in the future opportunities to broaden their outlook and sympathies and contribute in some measure to that understanding of the problems and policies of other countries which is the basis of international good will".

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Note: only currently enrolled grad student have access.

Note: International students are only eligible if they hold a degree from a Canadian University. If the graduate study being pursued is your first Canadian degree, you are not eligible.

Review evaluation criteria

The awards will be based on high academic achievements (all A's or very nearly so), personal qualities, and demonstrated aptitudes. Consideration will also be given to the applicant's proposed program of study.

Apply online

Current 51社区黑料students must apply through the . The award opportunity is posted under the DGS department.

If you do not have access to GA3, you must submit the application package to gradawards@sfu.ca by the deadline date. Please advise referees to submit their letters directly to gradawards@sfu.ca.

Upload your completed application and transcripts as one PDF file:

(including Sheets A and B as described on the form)
Certified copies of official transcripts and other academic records from each university you have attended. 51社区黑料transcript can be unofficial at this time.

Instruction:

For the 3 reference letters:

Under the Reference Section (GA3), use the drop-down menu and ensure to select "Mackenize King Scholarship References" as your reference type for all 3 references. Proceed with entering and sending your reference requests.
Requests for references should be sent to your referees in advance to allow enough time for them to submit their reference by the deadline.
The letters should be written by referees who know your record and ability and are able to give a critical evaluation of your plans for graduate study. Two must be from someone you know in an academic setting, or from senior colleagues with whom you have been associated in academic teaching or research.

More Information

Refer to the or contact our office at gradawards@sfu.ca.

Note

Applications must be made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of your "home" university. This is the Canadian university from which you most recently graduated or at which you are currently enrolled.

If you have not recently graduated from 51社区黑料or are not currently enrolled at SFU, you cannot apply through SFU.

If you have been admitted to 51社区黑料to start at a future term, you are not considered as currently enrolled at SFU. You must apply through your home Canadian university from which you most recently graduated or at which you are currently enrolled.

Applications sent directly to the Board of Scholarship Trustees will not be considered.

Competition Timeline

February 1 (or next business day)	Student deadline to submit the full application in GA3. References must also be submitted by this date. Applicants without access to GA3 must submit their packages to gradawards@sfu.ca
May 1	51社区黑料(Graduate Studies) will forward the two recommended applications to the Mackenzie King Scholarship Board of Trustees, and will enter university decisions in .
Late June	Competition results are announced.

FAQ

Can I hold a Mackenzie King Scholarship with other awards?

According to the Mackenzie King Scholarship website, a candidate may not hold a Mackenzie King Scholarship at the same time as other scholarships without the written approval of the Board of Scholarship Trustees. This approval is usually given provided that the candidate鈥檚 total scholarship support, including the Mackenzie King Scholarship, does not exceed a maximum amount defined by the Board. Lately the maximum amount has been the candidate鈥檚 expected tuition fees plus CAD$20,000 (the "cap"), but the figure is subject to change.

If you know at the time of application that you already have scholarship funding for the next academic year that exceeds the "cap", there is no point in applying. A student can accept a Mackenzie King scholarship for a reduced amount if they have other scholarship support.

What is the format for the reference letters?

The three reference letters must include a handwritten signature, contact details, and be written on official letterhead. Once you created an application in , you will need to enter your references' contact details. They will then receive an email to upload a reference letter. Make sure your referees upload their reference letter before the deadline otherwise your application will be considered incomplete.

Do I need to submit the up-to-date 51社区黑料official transcripts?

If you are selected by 51社区黑料to move forward in the competition, our office will contact you to request an official 51社区黑料transcript.

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