Scholarships Workshop Autumn 2017

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1 Scholarships Workshop Autumn 2017 développé par Jérôme Brun-Picar

2 Agenda 1. Funding Sources 2. Scholarship Categories 3. Scholarship Directory 4. Scholarships from external organizations 5. Contact Information 6. Questions? 2

3 1. Funding Sources 3

4 1. Funding Sources M.S.E.R.S. Government Financial Assistance: loans and bursaries program Granting Agencies Research scholarships from: NSERC, SSHRC, FRQNT, etc. Scholarships HEC Montréal Foundation (Private Donors) HEC Montréal External Scholarships Rhodes, AUCC, etc. 4 Atelier sur les bourses

5 2. Scholarship Categories 5

6 2. Scholarship Categories Where to find information? > English > My HEC Montréal > Students > Financing my studies > Scholarships Scholarships categories Scholarships Directory Application dates : September 18 th to October 2 nd

7 2. Scholarship Categories Admission Scholarships International Scholarship Program Need-based bursaries Leadership scholarships Encouragement bursaries Momentum scholarships Entrepreneurship Scholarships Student research scholarships Merit-based Scholarships Athletics scholarships Atelier sur les bourses 7

8 3. Scholarships Directory 8

9 Scholarships Summary 3. Scholarship Directory Number of scholarships offered and the amount for each of them Description Eligibility requirements Specific conditions Application Supporting documents Example

10 2. Scholarship Categories Need-based bursaries Main eligibility criteria : Have an unexpected need for financial assistance Students who have adequate cumulative GPA One online form for all Need-based bursaries Add all the required documents 10

11 2. Scholarship Categories Encouragement bursaries Main eligibility criteria : Effort and perseverance (example : reconcile work, family and studies) One online form for all Encouragement bursaries Add all the required documents 11

12 2. Scholarship Categories Merit-based Scholarships Main eligibility criteria : Excellent academic record (GPA from about 3,7 ) One online form for all Merit-based scholarships Add all the required documents Some scholarships could be attributed automatically without any application. 12

13 4. Online Forms Online Application Forms Bilingual One form per type of scholarship Need-based Encouragement Merit-based and Athletics Online form example 13

14 3. Catégories de bourses Student research scholarships Main eligibility criteria : To present a well-developed research project and in conformity with the requirements Possess a good academic record Complete one form per competition Provide required documents and meet all criteria The project should not be fully subsidized For information: MSc / PhD 14

15 Tips on the application process 1. Prepare your application in advance 2. Make sure to present a complete and thorough application 4. Application Process 3. Submit your application on time Read all the documentation. Take into account all admission and evaluation criteria. Pay attention to what information is required and which documents you have to provide. If you need to provide a CV, consult the HEC handbook. Be specific and explicit. Provide concrete facts and examples. Recommendation letters must include information on: academic excellence, leadership, involvement, research skills, etc. Use plain, concise and accurate language in your research project summary or when describing your financial situation. Ensure that you submit all the required documents Have somebody proofreading your application before submitting it. Check your spelling and syntax. 15

16 4. Scholarships from external organizations 16

17 5. Scholarships from external organizations External opportunities Scholarships list : ng_studies/scholarships/index.html#6205 Regularly updated but not exhaustive 17

18 5. Contact Information 18

19 8. Nos coordonnées Contact details Student services / Student research scholarships, Awards, International scholarships Admission and Momentum scholarships + Differential tuition fee exemptions (PhD and MSc) analyste.phd@hec.ca 19

20 6. Questions? 20