Ryerson UniversityPrestigious External Awards For Graduate Studies

Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships at Ryerson

GETTING READY

• Use all resources available• Be aware of all deadlines• Know the specific award requirements and

criteria• Know the application procedure – both

internal and external• Research the university you plan to attend• Develop and contact references

WHEN TO START

• First and second year is not too early to begin preparation

• Third and fourth year students can apply for many awards

RESOURCES

• Convocation & Awards Office• Mark Lovewell for mentoring• Ryerson Student Scholars Seminar series• Additional Student Services workshops on

– applying to Graduate and Professional School

– preparing for interviews

– workplace, business and dining etiquette

– resume preparation

– self-marketing

DEADLINES

• Internal Ryerson deadlines

• External award deadlines– Rhodes Scholarship – October 15, 2013– Fulbright Scholarship – November 15, 2013– Gates Cambridge Scholarship – December,

2013 (various)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• GPA or overall academic performance

• Choice of graduate institution and program

• Age and nationality

• Personal statement

• Research or program statement

• List of activities, awards, etc.

GENERAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES

• Graduate institution– Check the university website.– Consult with someone knowledgeable in your

field about the program.– Consult with someone who has been in the

program, or visit the university if possible.– Research the faculty and their areas of

interest.

• Application form and criteria

• Personal statements – must be well written– Well rounded– Mature– Good character– Sense of purpose– How program will lead to your personal goals

• Mentoring – Assistance with assembling referees– Multiple drafts of personal statement

• Referees – If you intend to apply later, be sure that you make

yourself known to your professors– Contact professors who know you well enough to

support your application

• Curriculum Vitae and list of activities• Required forms and documents.

RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS

• Eligibility

• Basis of selection

• Deciding to apply

• Ryerson Process

• Application

• Personal statement

• Letters of Reference

CANADA FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP

• Program

• Eligibility

• Award provisions

• Application process

• Application checklist

GATES CAMBRIDGE TRUST

• Qualifications

• Award provisions

• Application

• Personal statement

Resources available at Ryerson

• Library

• Student Services

• Faculty and academic program-based advising; groups, etc.

Ryerson Student Scholar Groups

• Ryerson Urban Outreach (volunteering in the community)

What are you interested in?

Award, Scholarships, Bursaries available at Ryerson

• ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards