The Senator William John MacDonald Travelling Scholarship was established by Mrs. T.G. Keir in memory of her grandfather, Senator MacDonald. The scholarship is valued at $25,000 to a student entering graduate studies at a Scottish university and who is planning to undertake a graduate degree in Arts, Science or Fine Arts at a Scottish university.
Am I eligible?
Open to UVic students who:
- Will receive or have received a UVic undergraduate degree between June 2017 and June 2020
- Are planning on entering graduate studies at a Scottish university
*If there are no suitable candidates entering a Scottish university then students entering any university in the United Kingdom will be considered.
- Are planning on entering graduate studies in either Arts, Science or Fine Arts
- Will be commencing graduate studies no later than October 2020
*The successful recipient must provide confirmation of registration in their program prior to receiving funding.
How do I apply?
Students apply via their UVic My Page account:
- Sign into My Page
- Click on “Student services”
- Click on “View and Apply for Awards”
- Select the current Aid period (2019-2020 Winter Session)
- Select the Senator William John MacDonald Travelling Scholarship application*
- Ensure all modules of the application are complete and SUBMIT by required deadline
- Submit three reference letters, of which two must be from UVic faculty members
- Submit a letter outlining your proposed graduate program and future career/professional plans
- Submit a letter outlining your volunteer/community work, extra-curricular activities and interests
- Student Awards and Financial Aid will provide the selection committee a copy of your UVic transcript Contact Katy Smith, In-Course Scholarship Officer, at awards1@uvic.ca or 250-721-8107
- Questions?
- Deadline to apply: Application and supplemental documents must be submitted via My Page by Friday, December 13, 2019.
- *More information regarding the required documentation can be found on the online application.