Graduate Scholarships UMGF – University of Manitoba 2025

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) in Canada 2026

Pursue your Master’s or Doctoral studies in Canada through the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF). Each year, the University of Manitoba offers fellowships for graduate students, with total funding exceeding $2 million.

These prestigious awards are intended for full-time Master’s and Doctoral students and aim to support academic excellence. They recognize candidates who have demonstrated outstanding intellectual potential and an exceptional academic record.

Application Deadline

Deadlines vary by department. Students are therefore advised to contact their program or faculty directly to obtain the exact submission dates.

About the UMGF Fellowship

The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) is a merit-based award granted on the basis of academic excellence. It is reserved for full-time graduate students (Master’s and Doctoral) to recognize outstanding academic achievement.

• Doctoral (PhD): up to $100,000
• Master’s: up to $40,000

Eligible Programs

All graduate programs offered at the University of Manitoba are eligible for this fellowship.

UMGF Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be enrolled full-time in a Master’s or Doctoral program at the University of Manitoba.
• Hold a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 — some departments may require a higher GPA.
• Demonstrate academic excellence and strong research potential.
• Maintain full-time enrollment while making satisfactory progress in their program.
• Not receive, during the fellowship period, another award of equal or greater value.

UMGF Selection Process

The selection procedure is coordinated by the departments:

• Applications must be submitted directly to the relevant academic department.
• Each department reviews and recommends eligible students to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).
• The FGS then conducts the final approval and formally notifies successful candidates by email.

Eligible Countries

This fellowship is open to students worldwide, both Canadian and international.

Funding and Benefits

• Master’s students: $20,000 per year, for 12 to 24 months (up to $40,000 total).
• Doctoral (PhD) students: $25,000 per year, for up to 48 months (maximum of $100,000).

Renewal of the award is possible, depending on program progress and academic performance.

Duration of the Fellowship

• Master’s: up to 24 months
• Doctoral (PhD): up to 48 months

Maximum cumulative duration per student: 4 years

UMGF Application Procedure

• Contact your department to obtain information on deadlines and specific criteria.
• Submit your application to your department or academic unit.
• Departments forward recommended applications to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).
• Selected students will receive official confirmation from the FGS Awards Office.

For more details, visit the official fellowship page

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