Study in Canada: University of British Columbia Graduate Global Leadership Fellowship for Developing Countries

• Hold a study permit at the beginning of the fellowship funding period
• Be a citizen of a developing country at the time of application for admission
• Have shown outstanding leadership in humanitarian and development work in their home country
• Be starting a PhD or DMA program at the UBC Vancouver campus in January 2018, May 2018, or September 2018
• Be starting their first doctoral degree
• Students with external funding (external scholarships, third-party sponsorship, etc.) are eligible to apply, but if successful, recipients will have their Graduate Global Leadership Fellowship funding reduced by the amount of their external funding

What are the selection criteria?

• Academic Excellence (30%) – As demonstrated by academic transcripts, awards and distinctions
• Research Ability / Potential (30%) – Quality of analytical skills, ability to think critically, ability to apply skills and knowledge, judgment, originality, initiative and autonomy, determination, and ability to complete projects within an appropriate period of time—as demonstrated in the description of the degree program and by work experience, research contributions, letters of appraisal
• Leadership in development of civil and sustainable society in home country (40%) – Established record of leadership in professional, academic or volunteer work – as demonstrated in personal statement; work experience, community involvement and other extracurricular activities; communication skills; and letters of appraisal

How many scholarship awards are available?

2

Value and Duration of Fellowship

$18,200 per year plus tuition for four years.

How to Apply for the Programme

Students complete application form and request supporting documents (transcripts, letters of reference – see Fellowship application details below).

Fellowship Webpage