Graduate Fellowships and Awards 2012-2013




5 Fellowships Awarded by Departments and Faculties : 5.3 Arts

5.3
Abner Kingman Fellowships in Arts
Established in 2008 in memory of Abner Kingman, B.A. 1908, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his convocation.
Eligibility:
Awarded by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to full-time students in a doctoral degree program in Art History, Canadian Studies, Economics, English, History, Philosophy or Political Science. Awarded on the basis of academic merit on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. Whenever possible, the Fellowships will be awarded to at least one international student each year.
Estimated value:
$20,000; renewable once.
 
Allen Oliver Fellowships in Economics and Political Science
Established by Mrs. Frank Oliver, of Edmonton, Alberta, in proud and loving memory of her son, the late Allen Oliver, M.C., B.A. ­Lieutenant, 26th Battery, C.F.A., who was killed in action at the Somme on November 18, 1916. Lieutenant Oliver was an honours graduate in 1915 in the Department of Economics and Political Science.
Eligibility:
Awarded by the Faculty of Arts on the recommendation of the Departments of Economics and Political Science to the student who stands highest in first class honours in the Departments of Economics and Political Science at the final B.A. examination. The holder is required to pursue studies in Economics and Political Science at McGill or elsewhere.
Value:
Two awards of $2,500 (one in political science; one in economics).
 
EAST & SOUTHEAST ASIAN ARCHEOLOGY AND EARLY HISTORY FELLOWSHIP
Established in 2008 by the Henry Luce Foundation for Ph.D. students in the area of East and Southeast Asian Archeology and Early History. Administered by GPS upon recommendation of the Departments of East Asian Studies and Anthropology.
Value:
$18,000.
 
FRANK AND JUDITH KUNZ FELLOWSHIPS IN HUMANITIES
Established in 2011 through the generous bequest of Prof. Frank A. Kunz, M.A. Arts 1961, Ph.D. 1963, former Chair, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts, who taught in the Department of Political Science of McGill University for all of his professional life from 1965 until he took early retirement in 1996.
Eligibility:
The fellowship is to be awarded to outstanding graduate students conducting research in the area of Humanities in the Faculty of Arts. It will be granted by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts.
Value:
Varies.
 
Gordon J.A. Whitehorne Recruitment Fellowship
Established in 2001 by the estate of Gordon James Alexander Whitehorne, B.A. 1938.
Eligibility:
For an outstanding student entering a doctoral program in the Faculty of Arts. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence by the Faculty of Arts.
Value:
$5,000.
 
JOSEPH SCHULL FELLOWSHIPS IN ARTS
Established in 2009 by Joseph Schull, B.A. 1982, M.A. 1985, and Anna Yang, B.C.L. 1987, LL.B. 1987, in honour of Joseph's father, Joseph Schull.
Eligibility:
The fellowships are open to graduate students from any discipline within the Faculty of Arts; preference will be given to students who are pursuing research on Canada. Awarded by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies upon recommendation of the Faculty of Arts.
Value:
Varies.
 
MARK BRUNEAU FELLOWSHIPS IN CANADIAN STUDIES
Established in 2009 by Mark Bruneau.
Eligibility:
Awarded to outstanding graduate students from any discipline in the Faculty of Arts; preference will be given to students who are pursuing research on enhancing Canada's global influence. Awarded by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies upon recommendation from the Faculty of Arts.
Value:
Varies.
 
Max Stern McCord Museum Fellowship
Established in 1991 by the trustees of the Max Stern estate.
Eligibility:
Offered to meritorious graduate students in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University whose research will directly involve the collections of the McCord Museum. Please consult the McCord Museum website at www.mccord-museum.qc.ca for information on the various collections of the Museum. No citizenship restrictions.
Value:
Master’s $15,000; Doctoral $20,000.
 
MCCALL MACBAIN FELLOWS
Established in 2007 through a generous gift from John McCall MacBain, B.A. 1980 and Marcy McCall MacBain.
Eligibility:
Awarded by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts to outstanding graduate students in any graduate degree program in the Faculty.
Value:
$15,000 per year.
 
MCCALL MACBAIN FELLOWSHIPS IN ARTS
Established in 2007 through a generous gift from John McCall MacBain, B.A. 1980 and Marcy McCall MacBain.
Eligibility:
Awarded by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts to outstanding graduate students in any graduate degree program in the Faculty.
Estimated value:
Amounts vary depending on the funding situation of the candidate.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Ng Wai Yee Fellowship
Established in 2003 by the Ng Family Trust in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Ng Wai Yee for an outstanding student from a developing country.
Eligibility:
Awarded by the Faculty of Arts Fellowships Committee on the basis of academic merit to a student, subject to international fees and from a developing country, who is entering the first year of a Master's or Ph.D. program in the social sciences in the Faculty of Arts.
Value:
Minimum $10,000; renewable.
 
Nathan Brecher Fellowship in Economics and Political Science
Founded by a bequest of the late Nathan Brecher.
Eligibility:
Awarded by GPS on the recommendation of the Departments of Economics and Political Science for the purpose of enabling a student of academic distinction in Economics or Political Science to pursue studies towards a graduate degree at McGill University.
Value:
Up to $3,500.
 
ROLAND FAMILY FELLOWSHIPS IN ARTS
Established in 2009 by David Roland, B.A. 1991, for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Arts.
Eligibility:
Awarded on the basis of high academic standing by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies upon recommendation from the Faculty of Arts.
Value:
Varies.
(Note that the first recipient of this fellowship will not be until 2012.)
 
Saul and Freda Frankel Prize
Established in 2000 by Professor Saul Frankel (B.A., M.A., Ph.D. McGill), McGill professor in the Departments of Economics and Political Science from 1952 to 1969.
Eligibility:
Awarded to a graduating Honours or first-year M.A. student for an outstanding research paper on a topic in the "history of ideas". Awarded by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships Committee upon recommendation from an adjudicating committee.
Value:
$1,000.

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