Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Graduate Scholarship at UPEI in Canada, 2015/16

The SJDAWC is very pleased to announce a new animal welfare graduate scholarship. The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Graduate SCHOLARSHIP will support the training of researchers at the masters or doctoral level to pursue animal welfare research at the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada. Both applied or more fundamental approaches to research pertaining to animal welfare are welcome. Applications for 2015-2016 will be accepted until May 25, 2015, with decision expected by the end of June. Students may take up their award at any time of the year but must do so within 12 months of the date of the letter of offer. 

Since 1994, generous support from the Sir James Dunn and Christofor Foundations has provided a stable foundation for the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) at the Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI.  The Centre is very grateful to the Christofor Foundation for its renewed commitment for 2015 to 2020, which includes funding for the new scholarhips

Scholarship Provider

University of Prince Edward Island, Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare center

Scholarship open for

Domestic and International Students

Scholarship Level

Postgraduate and PHD

Eligibility

This competition is open to any candidate who meets the admission criteria for graduate studies at UPEI. Students who receive the award for support of a Masters program are eligible to apply again for support for a subsequent PhD program. This award may be held simultaneously with other awards.

Number of awards

One scholarship will be awarded in every year

Award Duration

• Masters Student (Domestic)-renewable for one additional year.
• Masters Student (International)–renewable for one additional year.
• PhD Student (Domestic) –renewable for two additional years.
• PhD Student (International)–renewable for two additional years..

Coverage

• Masters Student (Domestic) $24,522 – renewable for one additional year
• Masters Student (International) $31,467 – renewable for one additional year
• PhD Student (Domestic) $24,522 – renewable for two additional years
• PhD Student (International) $31,467 – renewable for two additional years

·  Method/Mode of Application

Application can be made via Online

Deadline

May 25, 2015

Click here for further information and Application