Funding for Studying the
Visual Arts in Canada
Researching the Visual Arts in Canada

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Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students in the Visual Arts

This section contains information on specific grants available to Canadian graduate students studying the Visual Arts. Contact addresses have been provided or Website locations listed in order that you may call or write to the Granting Agency to whom you are applying for funds, for information on current deadlines or any changes in policies. The entries in this section are ONLY those awards available to Canadian graduate students studying in the area of the visual arts -- be sure to check the pathfinder listed for more general grants, especially if you have citizenship other than Canadian.

This list is by no means complete -- if you know of any other funding agencies which should be included on this site, please e-mail the contact person below.

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Remember to contact the granting agencies directly or the Office of Research Services or the Graduate Awards Office at your university for applications forms and DOUBLE-CHECK DEADLINES!

 


Aid to Scholarly Publications Program
http://www.hssfc.ca/ASPP/HOMEEng.htm

A Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada program designed to assist in the publication of previously unpublished works of advanced scholarly research that otherwise would not be published without assistance. Applications are accepted at any time from Canadian citizens or landed immigrants residing in Canada.

Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Grants
Old Stephen's College, Edmonton (AB) T6G 2P8
Tel (403) 431 2300

Numerous grants are open to resident Albertans or to those who have a permanent address in Alberta. These grants include awards for preservation of Alberta's heritage/historical/architectural sites and structures, for publication production, inventories, attending conferences, etc. Contact the Grants Officer above for specific details. Deadlines February 1 and September 1.

American Antiquarian Society
http://www.americanantiquarian.org/fellowships.htm

Lists information for the Mellon Post-Dissertation Fellowship competition, Visiting Academic Research Fellowships (numerous awards are listed on this page and there is no citizenship requirement for any listed except the NEH Award which is only open to those with three years residency in the States). The AAS offers fellowships for historical research by creative and performing artists under its Fellowship Program for Creative and Performing Artists and Writers.

American Institute of Architects Foundation (AIAF) Scholarship Program
1735 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

$500 - $2500 awards offered at the master's level. Tenable at accredited institutions in the US and Canada.

Association for Canadian Studies Programmes
http://www.acs-aec.ca/e_national.html

Several awards are listed, including the Aid to Student Conference Programme to hold a conference which must be organized by students at a Canadian university and the conference must deal with issues related to the study of Canada and the Graduate Student Research Travel Scholarship awarded to undertake research or field work related to their thesis or dissertation at a Canadian university, institution, or organization other than their own for three weeks or more. See the Website for full details.

Association for Canadian Studies in the United States Grants and Awards
http://www.acsus.org/grants/index.htm

Lists awards for publishing and dissertations amongst others. Contact the Association for citizenship and residency requirements.

The British Council
http://www.britcoun.org/canada/education/ukcancol.htm

Use this Website to gain access to funding opportunities for Canadians offered by the British Council, such as student exchange activities between British and Canadian universities. Also listed are awards for postgraduate study in Britain and funding opportunities for British lecturers to speak in Canada.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
External Research Program Grants for Housing Research
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca

The objective of the CMHC External Research Program (ERP) is to encourage and enable researchers to put forward and carry out relevant, innovative, and high quality housing research projects which address issues affecting Canadian housing. The grant (maximum $20,000) is open to independent researchers and those employed in Canadian universities. Full-time students are not eligible to apply, but can be hired to assist in the research. Consult the Office of Research Services at your university for more information and an application form. Deadline September 26.

Canadian Asian Studies Association Felowships
http://www.casa.umontreal.ca/htm/fellowe.htm

Awards will be given for fellowships for the study of Chinese culture and society.  

Canadian Association of University Teachers
J.H. Stewart Reid Memorial Fellowship for Doctoral Studies
http://www.caut.ca

Fellowship ($5,000) awarded annually for doctoral study in a Canadian university in any field of study. Open to students registered in a doctoral programme in a Canadian University who have completed their comprehensive exams and have had their Doctoral thesis proposal accepted by the deadline date, and must have a first-class academic record.  Deadline April 30.

Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) Study Centre
Visiting Scholars Program
http://cca.qc.ca/New_Site/scholar/scholar_intro.html

Established to encourage advanced research in architectural history and thought. Open to scholars and architects at a post-doctoral or equivalent level for residency at the Centre for three to eight months. Contact the CCA for application regulations and deadlines.

Canadian Federation of University Women Fellowships and Awards
http://www.cfuw.ca/fellow1.htm

Several awards listed which are only open to women graduates who are Canadian citizens or who have landed immigrant status for one year. Mostly all apply to the study of the visual arts. Deadlines for the CFUW awards are in November.

Canadian Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Grant
Multiculturalism Program
Department of Canadian Heritage, Ottawa (ON) K1A 0M5
Tel (819) 994 8995 Fax (819) 953 8052

To help provide opportunities to artists and arts administrators of diverse ethnocultural and Aboriginal backgrounds to pursue training and professional development in an employment context and to assist them in gaining access to Canada's arts and cultural industries. The $15,000 amount (over 10 months) covers 66% of the costs to the trainer of the salary. The trainer must contribute the remaining 34% of the salary or find a sponsor for this amount. Contact the Program Officer of the Arts Apprenticeship Component above for more information and the necessary form.

Canadian Heritage Canadian Studies and Youth Programs,
Department of Canadian Heritage, Ottawa (ON) K1A 0M5
Tel (819) 994 1544 Fax (819) 994 1314

Funding is available for new projects which address the uniqueness of Canadian society,the media in Canadian society, Canadian comparisons, and/or Canada in the world. Consult the Office of Research Services at your university for further information. Deadline November 1.

Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies
University of Alberta, 352 Athabasca Hall, Edmonton (AB) T6G 2E8
Tel (403) 492 2972 Fax (403) 492 4967 E-mail cius@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca

Several awards (to $8,000) are offered through the Institute intended to aid students to complete their thesis on Ukrainian or Ukrainian-Canadian topics in fields such as education, history, humanities, library sciences, and women's studies. For non-Canadian applicants preference will be given to those enrolled at the University of Alberta. Deadline May 1.

A research and training fellowship in Ukrainian Studies ($18,500 for one term) is also available, tenable at any university with research facilities at which the fellow's academic Ukrainian studies specialty may be pursued and the fellow enabled to teach a course related to the specialty. Institutions and departments who wish to explore the possibility of hosting a fellow also are encouraged to request information. Applicants must hold a doctorate, or have equivalent professional achievement, in Ukrainian studies. Deadline March 1.

Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship
Mennonite Central Committee Canada 143 Plaza Drive
Winnipeg (MB) R3T 5K9
Tel (204) 261-6381

The academic work encouraged by this scholarship ($1,000) will reduce the potential of abuse for cultural minorities. Applicant must be a graduate level student. Some preference will be given to facilitate academic work related to the Japanese-Canadian experience. Open to Canadian students studying at Canadian universities. For an application form or information, write to the Mennonite Central Committee Canada. Deadline April 1.

Canadian Northern Studies Trust Studentship in Northern Studies
Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies
130 Albert Street, Suite 201, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4
Tel (613) 238-3525

The scholarship ($10,000) supports a student in a program related to Canada's northern territories and adjacent regions. Applicant must be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program at a Canadian university. Deadline January 31.

Canadian Museums Association Scholarships in Museum Studies Research
280 Metcalfe St, Suite 400, Ottawa (ON) K2P 1R7
Tel (613) 567 0099 Fax (613) 233 5438

Two scholarships awarded at $25,000 each for one year. Open to Canadian citizens or those with landed immigrant status for twelve months prior to the application deadline. Scholarships are available to individuals in all areas of museum work who have worked for five years (full-time, paid) in a public, non-profit museum or related institution. Employees of the Government of Canada are not eligible. Deadline February 1.

Canadian Society for Education through Art (CSEA) Fitzhenry & Whiteside Awards for Excellence in Art Teaching

Three awards ($1,000 each) awarded to outstanding educators yearly. Send nominations to the CSEA. Contact the Society for a list of scholarships open to pre-university art students as well.

Carnegie Corporation of New York
http://www.carnegie.org/

Under Carnegie’s will, grants must benefit the people of the United States, although up to 7.4 percent of the funds may be used to benefit the people of some countries that are or have been members of the British overseas Commonwealth. Since they give out over $50 million a year, that means almost $4 million is allotted to other countries. See also the Carnegie Institution of Washington at http://www.ciw.edu.

Chalmers Performing Arts Training Grants
Ontario Arts Council, 151 Bloor St W, 6th Floor, Toronto (ON) M5S 1T6
Chalmers Awards Office Tel (416) 961 1660

Open to professionals in all the performing arts to assist in taking advance studies (beyond the undergraduate degree) or special and intensive professional upgrading (up to one year).  Applicants must be have been residents of Ontario for at least one year prior to applying.  Applicants should submit a detailed project description including a detailed budget outlining all expenses; provide appropriate support materials in the form of audio- and video-tapes, references, etc., and submit a completed application form. Contact the Chalmers Awards Office for more information and deadlines. Deadline is in February.

Conseil des arts et des lettres du Quebec -- Aid to Professional Artists
79, boul Rene-Levesque E, 3e etage, Quebec (QC) G1R 5N5
500, Place d'armes, 15e etage, Montreal (QC) H2Y 2W2
Tel (514) 864 1984 or 1 800 608 3350

Artistic Practice Grants, Development Grants, Personal Enhancement Grants, Travel Grants. Offered to professional artists and not-for profit arts organizations.

Costume Society of America Awards and Scholarships
http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/awards.htm
Tel 1 800 CSA 9447

The Website lists details and contact information on several awards for the study of costume history, such as the Stella Blum Research Grant (maximum $3,000) to CSA member to support a university research project focusing on any aspect of North American costume. The Millia Davenport Publication Award ($500) recognizes published books or exhibition catalogues. The Society also offers travel awards for student speakers to their annual conference, and non-students to research collections. Contact the National Office for deadlines.

Datatel Scholars Foundation
E-mail scholars@datatel.com

Undergraduate and graduate scholarships awarded. Applicants must apply through the institution, which may only recommend up to two applications. Awards valued from $700 to $2,000 for one year. The criteria is a mix of academic merit, personal motivation, and external activities including employment and extracurricular activities. Scholarships are open to full or part time students. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. All scholarships are made to the institution of study for credit to the student's account. Concordia students should apply to the Graduate Awards Office, 2135 Mackay St, Room M 201, Montreal (QC) H3G 1M8 Tel (514) 848 3801 Fax (514) 848 2812 E-mail Novembre@topaz.concordia.ca. Deadline is in February.

James Marston Fitch Charitable Trust Grants for Architectural Studies
41 East 11th St, New York (NY) 10003
Tel (212) 777 7800

Grants up to $10,000 to midcareer historic preservation professionals to support innovative original research and creative design focusing on advancing the practice of preservation of historic buildings and architectural heritage in the US. Applicants are required to submit three copies of the following: a brief description of the project and work product, not to exceed three pages; a schedule of work and a budget showing how the grant money will be applied; a CV, including professional and academic background and past and present grants received; and two letters of support for the project. Open to midcareer professionals with established backgrounds in historic preservation or related fields, with 10 years professional experience in related fields such as architectural history or the the decorative arts for example. Deadline May 1.

Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies Grants
268 South Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River (FL) 34429-5498
Fax (352) 795-1970 E-mail famsifl@aol.com 

The Foundation supports scholarly works which advance the understanding of ancient Mesoamerican cultures and the indigenous cultures in modern Mesoamerica (Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador) and supports projects in the disciplines of archaeology, art history, etc. The Foundation encourages interdisciplinary projects, especially those which combine disciplines in novel and potentially productive ways.

General Research Grants ($500) are provided to the most qualified scholars regardless of degree level, although FAMSI favors degree candidates, recent graduates and professionals whose projects have not had extensive financial support. Citizenship is unrestricted.  Contact the Director, FAMSI above. Deadline September 30.

Special Project Grants are designed to aid extensive or expensive research projects. The Foundation invites projects involving interdisciplinarity. Applications are accepted at any time.

Veronika Gervers Research Fellowship in Textiles and Costume History
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), 100 Queen's Park, Toronto (ON) M5S 2C6
Tel (416) 586 5790 Fax (416) 586 5877 E-mail textiles@rom.on.ca

The Fellowship exists to promote research incorporating the textile and costume collections of the Royal Ontario Museum. Applications are encouraged in all areas of textile and costume history. An annual fellowship of up to $9,000 is available. Contact: Chair, Veronika Gervers Research Fellowship Committee, Textiles & Costume History Section - NEAC at the above address.

The Getty Grant Program
http://www.getty.edu/grant/

The Grant Program funds a diverse range of projects that promote research in the history of art and related fields, advancement of the understanding of art, and conservation of cultural heritage. Grants may fund conceptual projects that take intellectual risks, or they may support more basic resources and activities. Funded projects include a wide variety of methodologies and subject matter, ranging through all historical periods and geographic regions. All contact information is listed on the Website.

Programme Girardin-Vaillancourt, Bourses de maitrise et de doctorate
Fondation Desjardins, 1 Complexe Desjardins, CP 7-Succ Desjardins, Montreal (QC) H5B 1B2
Tel (514) 281 7171 Fax (514) 281 2391

13 master's ($5,000), 8 doctoral ($7,000) awards for 1 year (renewable for one year) in any recognized university. Open to Canadian citizens who are residents of Quebec entering or currently registered as full-time students in a graduate degree programme. Deadline March 1.

Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant to Assist Talented Young Artists
1814 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal (QC) H3H 1E4
Tel (514) 937 9225

Fine Art - including painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. $10,000 one year in any recognized institution. Open to candidates who have already started or completed training in an established school of art and/or to demonstrate through past work and future plans, a commitment to making art a lifetime career. Applications are judged by a Selection Committee. Grants are awarded to applicants of all nationalities and are made directly to the beneficiaries - not through other organizations. No specific deadline.

John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships
http://www.gf.org

The Foundation offers fellowships to further the development of scholars and artists by assisting them to engage in research in any field of knowledge and creation in any of the arts. Two annual competitions: one for permanent citizens of the US and Canada, and one for permanent residents of Latin America and the Caribbean. Appointments are for a minimum of six consecutive months, up to one year. Amounts are adjusted according to need. Contact the Office of Research Services at your university.

John Gyles Education Fund
The Secretary, PO Box 4808, Station A, Fredericton (NB) E3B 5G4
Tel (506) 459 7460

Up to $3,000 awarded, tenable at any Canadian or American University.
Only offered to full-time Canadian and American students who are currently attending or accepted to a post-secondary institution as an undergraduate or graduate student with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.7. Deadline:April 15, June 15, and November 15. To receive an application, the candidate must contact John Gyles Education Fund along with a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope.

Health and Welfare Canada Novia Hebert Carter Fellowship for Doctoral Study

Up to $21,000 at the doctoral level offered in such fields as sociology, the arts, environmental studies. Deadline in February.

Indian and Northern Affairs Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards for Aboriginal Students
http://www.inac.gc.ca/ps/ys/sbaas_e.html

Provides Aboriginal students with a valuable tool to further their post-secondary studies. The guide includes more than 300 awards, totalling over $1.5 million.

International Federation of University Women
http://www.ifuw.org/i_fell.htm

IFUW fellowships and grants are open only to women graduates who are members of the International Federation. The awards are intended to help finance short graduate and post-graduate study, research and training projects and to serve as complementary funds for longer programmes. The number distributed varies between 20 and 30 per competition.

IODE War Memorial Postgraduate Scholarships
IODE National Chapter of Canada
40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 254, Toronto, (ON) M4R 1B9
Tel (416) 487 4416

Up to eight scholarships per year are awarded for doctoral study in Canada ($10,000) or in other Commonwealth countries ($12,500) to honour Canadian men and women who were killed in World Wars I and II. Field of study is open, tenable for one year. Candidates must be Canadian citizens and must hold a first degree from a recognized university or college in Canada. Applicant must be enrolled in a program at the doctoral level or equivalent.  Winners are expected to seek employment in Canada upon completion of their studies. Contact the War Memorial Officer above. Deadline December 1.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada
Doctoral Scholarship for Canadian Women
615 Mt Pleasant Road, Suite 142, Toronto (ON) M4S 3C5
Tel (416) 488 7000 Fax (416) 488 7862

Two scholarships at $1,000 - $5,000 for one year in any recognized Canadian University in Canada or the United States. This scholarship will be presented annually to an academically qualified female student who may need assistance to continue her doctoral degree. Candidates must be Canadian citizens. Deadline: January 31.

Jack King Scholarship
Ass. Designers of Canada - Attention: Mr. Chuck Homewood
Chalmers Building, 35 McCaul St, Suite 220, Toronto (ON) M5T 1V7
Tel (416) 351 0148

In the Performing and Visual Arts Disciplines, one award is offered at $800 for one year. Applications should focus on artistic development and are asked to submit a letter outlining their creative goals and designated period of study and two letters of artistic reference. Portfolios and other supporting material need not accompany applications though they may be required later. There is no age limit. Deadline March 15.

Mackenzie King Open Scholarship
University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW
Earth Sciences Bldg, Rm 720, Calgary (AB) T2N 1N4
Tel (403) 220 5690

Graduates of any Canadian university with an A average, who intend to pursue full-time postgraduate studies may apply for this award (maximum $9,000) tenable at any university in Canada or elsewhere. Candidates must hold a degree from a Canadian university at the time of taking up the award and propose to engage in full-time postgraduate studies. The application form must be forwarded directly to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the Canadian university from which you have received or will receive your most recent degree (your "home" university): Concordia students apply to the Graduate Awards Office, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd W, M-201, Montreal (QC) H3G 1M8 Tel (514) 8483801 Fax (514) 848 2812 Novembre@topaz.concordia.ca or contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Calgary for more information. Deadline February 1.

Kress Foundation Art History Dissertation Fellowships
Samuel H. Kress Foundation, 174 E 80th St, New York (NY) 10021
Tel (212) 861 4993 Fax (212) 628 3146

Open to predoctoral candidates to assist in final preparation of their doctoral dissertations. Ten fellowships ($10,000) are awarded annually. Additional information is available from the Vice-President of the Foundation above. Applicants must be nominated by their art history departments. (Note: Art history students who have US status may also apply to this Foundation for Travel Fellowships). Deadline March 31.

Samuel H. Kress Foundation Grants
174 E 80th St, New York (NY) 10021
Tel (212) 861 4993

Open to students doing predoctoral research in art history, or advanced training or  scientific investigation in art conservation, and for the development of scholarly resources for art historical research and art conservation, for projects in which art historians and conservators can work together, for fieldwork on sites of major importance for the history of western art and architecture. Funding is directed to the history and preservation of western art from Antiquity to the early 19th century. Applicants should write for the brochure which contains details regarding application due dates and guidelines. Grants range from $10,000 to $15,000 for individuals; $1,000 to $200,000 for institutions. Contact the Vice President of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation above for more information. Proposals are accepted at any time.

Magna for Canada Scholarship Fund
Magna International Inc., 36 Apple Creek Blvd, Markham (ON) L3R 4Y4
Tel 1 800 97 MAGNA

Ten awards valued at $5,000 will be awarded to each Regional Winner and an additional $5,000 to the National Winner. $10,000 will be granted to the College or University of the National Winner. Award given for one year at any recognized Canadian University. Candidate must be currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate or graduate student. The candidate must submit a 2,500 word proposal type-written, in either official language, responding to the question: "If you were the Prime Minister of Canada, what would you do to improve living standards and unite the country?" Deadline May 15.

Kenneth MacLean Glazier Scholarship in Environmental Design
University of Calgary, Faculty of Environmental Design
2500 University Dr NW, Professional Faculties Bldg A, Rm 2188, Calgary (AB) T2N 1N4

One scholarship ($400) per year is awarded to a student who intends to develop Canadian design studies in their master's degree utilizing the material in the Canadian Architectural Archives of the University of Calgary Library. Candidates must submit an application with an outline of their study proposal stating those portions of the project related to Canadian design studies. Open to Canadian citizens who have completed at least one full year of full-time studies in the Faculty of Environmental Design. Deadline April 19.

Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture
15 E 26th St, Rm 1901, New York (NY) 10010
Tel (212) 679 4074

Institutional Grants for Research, Publication, and Education: The Foundation's purpose is to help assure a creative Jewish future by fostering the preservation and transmission of Jewish culture throughout the world, particularly through the encouragement of Jewish scholarship, education and research, and the training of young Jews for professional Jewish service in culturally-needy communities. Grants are provided to universities or institutions of research and publication for team projects conducted in various Jewish fields. Contact the Vice-President above for more information. Deadline February 28 in odd-numbered years.

Scholarships for Research in Jewish Studies: Open to any graduate student specializing in a Jewish field so is officially enrolled or registered in a doctoral program at a recognized university. Grants (approx. $1,000) may be renewed up to 4 years and varies in accordance with the cost of living in the country where the student is studying. Anticipated deadline October 31.

The Metropolis Project
http://canada.metropolis.net/

An international cooperative research project designed to stimulate multi-disciplinary research on the effects of international migration on cities.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Art History Fellowships
1000 Fifth Ave, New York (NY) 10028-0198
Tel (212) 879 5500

A variety of Art History Fellowships are awarded. Areas of study and academic requirements vary by fellowship category, and usually begin in September. Well established scholars holding a PhD may apply as well as predoctoral students. Deadline in November.

Millard Meioses Publication Fund Grants
College Art Association 275 Seventh Ave, New York (NY) 10001
Tel (212) 691 1051 ext 208 Fax (212) 627 2381 E-mail nyoffice@collegeart.org

The grant is to be used to subsidize publication costs of book-length scholarly manuscripts on any period of art history. Applicant must be a scholar of any nationality who is a member of the College Art Association and whose manuscript has been accepted by a commercial or university press but cannot be published without a subsidy. Contact the Editor above.

Minister de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Science Direction générale de l'aide financière aux étudiants, Service des programmes spéciaux
1033, rue de la Chevrotière, 22e étage, Quebec (QC) G1R 5K9

Ministere de l'Education, Service de la cooperation internationale
Direction de l'enseignement et de la recherche universitaires
1035, rue De La Chevrotiere, 20e etage, Quebec (QC) G1R 5A5
http://www.meq.gouv.qc.ca

Offers exchange bursary to Bavaria (for Quebec residents only) at the master's and doctoral level for those with a relevant knowledge of the German language. Covers transportation and up to $4,000 in expenses for a period of 4 to 12 weeks). Concordia students should contact the Department des etudes superieures at Concordia University for application material, 1455, boul de Maisonneuve, Montreal (QC) H3G 1M8 Tel (514) 848 3809 Fax (514) 848 2812. Deadline December 15.

Ministry of Colleges and Universities of Ontario For Residents of Ontario
Ontario-Quebec Exchange Fellowship Programme Master/Doctoral
Ministry of Education and Training, Student Support Fellowships
PO Box 4500, 4th Floor, 189 Red River Road, Thunder Bay (ON) P7B 6G9
Tel (807) 343 7257

Ten awards valued at $10,000 at master's level and $12,000 at doctoral level for one year, renewable through competition, in a Quebec university. The Ontario-Quebec Exchange Fellowship Programme is an exchange program that allows students from Ontario to pursue full-time graduate studies at the master's or doctoral level at a university in Quebec. This program offers outstanding students from Ontario the opportunity to live in Quebec and to work in their particular field of study in one of Canada's official languages. Candidates must plan to register as a full-time student in the first year of a programme leading to a master's or doctoral degree. If you have completed one or more years of a graduate programme (renewals excepted), you are NOT eligible to apply. Must have maintained at least a B+ average or its equivalent in each of the last two years of study. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and have lived in Ontario for the last 12 consecutive months (this 12-month period cannot include time spent at a postsecondary institution) and plan to register in a Quebec university in September. Deadline January 31.

Modern Language Association Prizes and Awards
http://www.mla.org/

Lists several prizes open to members of the MLA, including travel awards for graduate students presenting at the yearly conventions.

Montreal Association of Black Business Persons and Professionals
Jackie Robinson Scholarship

Seven awards valued at $1,000 for one year non-renewable in any recognized university. Eligibility: a) Candidates must be Pakastani, Filipino, or those of African descent b) Candidates must be currently registered in a full-time undergraduate or a graduate program at a recognized university c) Candidates must reside in Quebec. Candidates must be or have been actively involved in their community, intercultural and interracial organizations, must show leadership in extracurricular activities and be exemplary role models, must have good character references, must have an above average academic record, and honours, awards, and outside employment are favorable attributes. Presentation of the awards will take place at the annual Jackie Robinson Awards & Banquet. Concordia students should apply to the Graduate Awards Office, Concordia University for application material, 2135 Mackay St, M-201 Montreal (QC) H3G 1M8 Tel (514) 848 3801 Fax (514) 848 2812. Deadline: March 15.

Montreal Lakeshore University Women's Club
43 Curzon, Montreal West (QC) H9S 5B3
Tel (514) 481 3093

One award offered. Open to female graduate students who are residents of the West Island and who are returning to university to do graduate work and in need of financial aid. Deadline April 15.

Multiculturalism Program, Department of Canadian Heritage
http://www.pch.gc.ca/multi/html/english.html

Ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural communities in Canadian society (Proposals must be addressed under the Multiculturalism Program objectives). Tenable in any Canadian university or Research Centre. Scholars must have completed their doctoral degree in fields appropriate to the proposed area of research prior to the date of starting the project, but normally not more than three years before the date of submission. Open to senior Canadian scholars in a full-time release from their regular employment and graduate students enrolled in a Ph.D. programme whose thesis falls within the field of Canadian ethnic studies. The stipend comes into effect during the fourth year of the programme. All applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Contact the Programme Officer, Canadian Ethnic Studies Programme above.

Musée de la Civilisation, Bourses du Musée de la Civilisation
Service de la recherche et de l'evaluation, CP 155, Succ B, Quebec (QC) G1K 7A6
Tel (418) 643 2158 Fax (418) 646 8779

Museum Studies awards ($3,000 - $5,000) offered for one year. Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residence who are specializing in some aspect of museum studies and are enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D at a Quebec university. Deadline December 1.

National Gallery of Canada Fellowships
http://national.gallery.ca/english/library/library.html>Fellowships Program

Lists several fellowships open yearly to Canadians in the areas of pre-1970 Canadian Art; post-1970 Canadian Art; the History of Photography (The Lisette Model / Joseph G. Blum Fellowship); and Art and Science (The Claudia De Hueck Fellowship). All fellowships emphasize the use and investigation of the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, including those of the Library and Archives.

National Gallery of Canada Internship Program
http://national.gallery.ca/english/education/postsecond/postsecond.html

You are eligible for the Internship Program if you are undertaking studies leading to a diploma in museology, art history, education, restoration and conservation, museum technology, visual arts, design, communications, administration, or a related discipline with applications to museum work. Your academic institution must grant you credits for your internship. See the Website for deadline and application procedures.

National Women's Studies Association Scholarships
http://www.ats.edu/faculty/spons/N0000446.HTM

Several awards can be applied to the visual arts: Graduate Award in Women's Studies; Graduate Scholarship in Lesbian Studies; and Award in Jewish Women's Studies.

New Brunswick Advanced Education and Labour Doctoral Scholarship for Women
Student Services Branch, Department of Advanced Education and Labour
P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton (NB) E3H 5H1
Tel 1 800 667 5626 Fax (506) 444 4333

Unrestricted field of study in which women are under-represented as faculty or as professionals. Ten scholarships ($5,000 each) awarded for one year (renewable for 4 years) at any recognized Canadian university in Canada or abroad. This scholarship will be presented annually to an academically qualified female student who may need assistance to continue her doctoral degree. She must be considered a resident of New Brunswick. She must register or be registered in the first four years of an identified doctoral degree program of a designated university institution in Canada or abroad. Deadline June 30.

NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Canada)
http://www.nserc.ca

For master's and doctoral studies. See also their journal Highlights. Ottawa: NSRC, c1994. Concordia University Library Call # GOVT  DOC Q 21 N45X 1993-ONWARD.

O'Brien Foundation Fellowships
Secretary, The O'Brien Foundation, Suite 710, The Mercantile Centre, 55 Union Street
P.O. Box 7174, Station A, Saint John (NB) E2L 4S6
Tel (506) 634 3600 Fax (506) 634 3612

Up to $15,000 per annum offered for 1 year (may be renewed) at any recognized university. Awards given primarily to residents of New Brunswick but may be given to residents of other provinces. Preference will be given to students who intend to return to and remain in New Brunswick upon completion of their studies or research. A candidate must have received a degree before submitting an application. Deadline November 1.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship Programme
Student Support Branch, Ministry of Education and Training
PO Box 4500, 189 Red River Road, 4th Floor, Thunder Bay (ON) P7B 6G9
Tel (807) 343 7257

1,300 awards given (60 will be awarded to students who have been admitted to Canada as visitors with student authorization) worth $3,953 per term (4 months). Master's - 12 months, renewable once; Doctoral - 12 months, renewable four times, tenable at any Ontario University. You can apply for an Ontario Graduate Scholarship if you: - maintained an overall average of at least A-, or the equivalent, during each of your last two years of study at the postsecondary level; - plan to be enrolled full-time in a graduate programme leading to a Master's or Doctoral degree at an Ontario university; - plan to undertake studies at an institute financially assisted by the government of Ontario; - are a Canadian citizen, or are a permanent resident. See the Website: http://osap.gov.on.ca for loan information as well.

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
252 Bloor St W, Toronto (ON) M5S 1V6
Tel (416) 923 6641

Graduate Assistantships: $8,000 work requirement involving educational research to support programs of full-time graduate study. Students enrolled or who will be enrolled full-time in a master's program will be eligible to be considered for assistantships for the first two years of their program, doctoral students for five years. Contact the Administrative Officer above for more information. Deadline January 15.

Graduate Scholarships: Scholarships ($10,000) awarded on the basis of academic merit to students who will be registered in a graduate degree program at the institute. Contact the Administrative Officer above. Deadline January 15.

Province of Alberta Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships
University of Calagry, 2500 University Dr NW,
Earth Sciences Bldg, Rm 720, Calgary (AB) T2N 1N4
Tel (403) 220 5690

Over 60 scholarships ($9,300) and fellowships ($10,500) are awarded per year, tenable for one year and renewable in open competition in any study area. Candidates must be registered in or admissible to a program leading to a master's or doctoral degree. Contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Calgary above. Deadline February 1.

Queen's University Awards to Canadian Racial Minority and Aboriginal Students
The Registrar, School of Graduate Studies, Queen's University, Kingston (ON) K7L 3N6
Tel (613) 545 6100

$7,000 awarded for one year at Queen's University. Open to Canadian Racial Minority and Aboriginal Students intending to pursue Masters or Doctoral studies at Queen's University. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or Permanent residents of Canada. The application package for graduate studies at Queen's University contains a separate application for this award. If you wish to be considered for the award, application should be made where you apply to the School of Graduate Studies. For application material contact the above address. Deadline May 1.

Righteous Persons Foundation
1460 Fourth St, Ste 212, Santa Monica (CA) 90401
Tel (310) 395 3599 Fax (310) 395 9676

The Foundation, created to distribute funds from the film Schindler's List, funds (mostly in the US) projects that use art, communications media, and technology to improve Jewish life and promote Jewish learning, and encourage Jews to participate in the critical work of social justice. National programs will receive primacy in funding although in some instances funding at a local level will be considered. Applicants should contact the Foundation for proposal requirements and deadlines.

Judith Rothschild Foundation Grants
1110 Park Avenue New York (NY) 10128
Tel (212 831 4114 Fax (212) 831 6222

The Foundation was created to promote research and interest in recently deceased American painters, sculptors, and photographers whose work is unrecognized but considered of the highest quality. Grants (maximum $50,000) are made to present, preserve, or interpret works. Preference will be given to applicants who seek matching funds, resources or services. Contact the Foundation for proposal requirements and project eligibility. Requests may be submitted between April 15 and September 15 of each year (the earlier the better). Applicant organizations should be primarily tax exempt, publicly supported not-for-profit institutions, such as, but not limited to, museums, public galleries, art schools, and academic institutions. In certain cases, the Foundation will also consider making grants to the estates of qualifying deceased artists. Contact the Director, Grants Program for more information. Deadline September 15.

Schoolnet Digital Collections Program (SDC)
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/

Contracts with Industry Canada are awarded for young Canadians (16-30) to digitize research already collected and to develop a Website. Application forms, guidelines, and on-line submission forms are all on-line. Consult with Office of Research Services at your University before applying. Deadlines throughout the year.

Vincent Scully Jr. Research Grant
Architectural History Foundation, 350 Madison Ave, New York (NY) 10017
(212) 557 8441 Fax (516) 944 5961

This grant is awarded biannually for research leading to the publication of a monograph on American architecture. Preference will be given to projects that are substantially complete and/or under active consideration for publication. Applicants should submit a one-to two-page, double-spaced proposal including the projected date of publication; a one-page outline of how the award will be utilized; a sample of writing not longer than 10 typed pages; a curriculum vita including past and present grants; and, if relevant, documentation on the degree of publishers' interest in or commitment to the manuscript. Three sealed letters of recommendation from qualified individuals are also required. Contact the Program Officer for more information.

Simon Fraser University Scott Paper Ltd. Bicultural Graduate Fellowship
Simon Fraser University, Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies
Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6
Tel (604) 291 4255 Fax (604) 291 3080

Award for $15,000 for one year at Simon Fraser University. Candidate must be planning to enter a master's or PhD programme after completion of a previous degree at a University in Quebec. Application is made by completing the application for consideration for a Graduate Entrance Scholarship form which must accompany the application for admission. Deadline March 15.

Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation Grants
25 W 52nd St, New York (NY) 10019
Tel (212) 258 2635 Fax (212) 258 2538

Grants (US $4,000) enable scholars to pursue research projects related to the work of Sir John Soane, 19th-century British architect and collector, or Sir John Soane's Museum and its collections. The foundation was formed for the purpose of promoting art and architecture in the United States and abroad. Application is open to individuals with a master's degree in the history of art, architecture, decorative arts, or a field appropriate to the foundation's purpose. Deadline December 1.

Society of Architectural Historians Awards and Fellowships
http://www.sah.org/awards/awards%20intro.html

Lists a dozen awards open to architectural historians who are members of SAH. Gives deadline and contact information.

Ralph Steinhauer Awards of Distinction
Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund, 9940 106 St, 6th Fl, Edmonton (AB) T5K 2V1
Tel (403) 427 8640

Awards (Master's program $10,000; doctoral program $15,000) allow Alberta's graduate faculties to attract and retain top scholars from across Canada. Tenable for one year at Alberta universities. Applicants must have exceptionally high academic achievement and registered full time in a master's or doctoral level programs. Contact the Fund Director above. Deadline February 1.

Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada (SSAC) Martin Eli Weil Prize
PO Box 2302, Stn D, Ottawa (ON) K1P 5W5

Awards the Martin Eli Weil Prize ($250) for an original essay (in either official language) suitable for publication, from part-time or full-time university students at the graduate or undergraduate level. The essay must be of 3,000 to 5,000 words on a subject which explores the role of the built environment in Canadian society. The winning paper will be included in the programme of the Annual Meeting and Conference of the Society, held in May and published in the Society's Bulletin. Write to the Society for submission details and deadline (usually end March).

Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon
http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swannhome.html

Swann Foundation Fellowships for the Study of Caricature and Cartoon:
The Fellowship is open to students enrolled in an M.A. or PhD program in the United States, Canada or Mexico, or who have received a graduate degree within three years of application from an institution in one of those countries. There is no restriction on field of study, so long as the thesis or dissertation relates to caricature or cartoon. The annual stipend is $15,000 American. Applicants should address queries to: Harry Katz, Curator, Prints & Photographs Division, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20540-4730 or swann@loc.gov

Trinity College - University of Toronto Awards for Graduate Studies
Registrar, Trinity College, University of Toronto, Toronto (ON) M5S 1H8

Five awards given to provide residence and board in either Trinity College or St. Hilda's College and membership in the Senior Common Room for one year. Graduate fellowships are awarded annually by the College to men or women who are pursuing studies in the Graduate School of the University of Toronto. Deadline February 1.

Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) Awards for Ukrainian Studies
Grant MacEwan Community College, P.O. Box 1796, Edmonton (AB) T5J 2P2
Tel (403) 497 4374 Fax (403) 497 4377

The William and Mary Koshtash Award for Film and Video Arts; The Anna Pidruchney Award for New Writers; Award for Ukrainian Art in Alberta
Five awards ($500) for one year. Candidate must be pursuing research or work in writing, video arts, performing arts, educational exchanges, and visual and folk art dealing with Ukrainian history, culture or heritage. For further details on the specific awards consult the Graduate Awards Office at your university or contact the Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre at the above address. Deadline November 30.

University of British Columbia Graduate Student Awards
180-6371 Crescent Rd, Vancouver (BC) V6T 1Z2
Tel (604) 822 4556

Merit-based fellowships awards ($13,500) are open to full-time graduate students registered at UBC in all disciplines. Contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies above. Applicants must be nominated by their department. Deadline end of February.

University Film and Video Association Production or Research Grants
http://ufva.org/fieldingmain.html

Grants for film or video productions and for research projects in historical, critical, theoretical, or experimental studies of film or video. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students at the time of application and must be sponsored by a faculty member who is an active member of the University Film and Video Association. Up to $4000 for film or video productions and up to $1,000 for research projects awarded. Deadline January 1.

University of Winnipeg German Canadian Studies Foundation
515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg (MN) R3B 2E9

Two awards valued at $6,000 at the Master's level (non renewable) and $8,000 at the  Doctoral level (renewable). Open to students who are enrolled in a graduate studies at a Canadian university in such disciplines as (but not limited to) history, linguistics, literature, sociology, and are writing a thesis (or equivalent) on a German-Canadian topic. Deadline January 31.

Vernacular Architecture Research
Earthwatch, Center for Field Research
http://www.earthwatch.org/cfr/CFRarchitec.html

The Center for Field Research (CFR) is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1973 to promote significant scholarship and to improve communication between scholars and the public. Proposals are accepted from advanced scholars of any nationality, covering any geographic region. Architects, landscape architects, conservators, historians, anthropologists, planners, design specialists and others are eligible to apply, as individuals or as teams, to study sustainable design found in vernacular architecture in any country around the world. Architectural firms and professional societies may also participate. Priority will be given to field-based research projects concerning the documentation of vernacular architecture, the testing or implementation of designs based on vernacular sources, and to projects in general which seek to improve public understanding and support of the concept of sustainability in architectural design. Interdisciplinary projects designed for multinational participation are encouraged, e.g. Preservation and conservation of vernacular or historic architecture; Projects examining the inter-relationship between the natural environment (including landscape) and the built environment. Contact the Program Director, Social Sciences. Proposals are accepted and reviewed year round.

Visiting Humanities Fellowships
University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave, Windsor (ON) N9B 3P4
Tel (519) 253 4232 ext 3508 Fax (519) 971 3620 E-mail hrgmail@uuc.uwindsor.ca

This fellowship is designed for sabbaticants and research grant holders, as it is a non-monetary award, tenable at the University of Windsor for a period of four months to one year. Scholars with Research projects in traditional humanities disciplines or in theoretical, historical, or philosophical aspects of the sciences, social sciences, arts, and professional studies are invited to apply. Individuals engaged in interdisciplinary research are particularly encouraged to apply. Fellows are expected to work in residence at the Humanities Research Group for the duration of the award and to deliver a public presentation on their research. Grant includes: Office space, university affiliation, library privileges, and assistance in establishing contacts with individuals, groups, libraries, and institutions in the Southwestern Ontario/Michigan region. Contact the Director, Humanities Research Group above. Deadline February 15.

Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc.
Regular and Predoctoral Grants
The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research
220 Fifth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York (NY) 10001-7708
Tel (212) 683 5000

Includes: Cultural/social anthropology; ethnology; biological/physical anthropology; archaeology; anthropological linguistics and in closely related disciplines concerned with human origins, development and variation. No citizenship restrictions. Deadlines May 1, November 1.
Regular Grants: maximum $15,000 for postdoctoral research.
Richard Carley Hunt Memorial: $10,000 awarded to scholars within five years after receipt of the doctorate, to aid in publishing research results.
Predoctoral Grants: maximum $15,000 to aid doctoral dissertation research. Grants are for basic research and are made to seed innovative approaches and ideas, to cover specific expenses or phases of a project, and/or to encourage aid from other funding agencies. The foundation particularly invites projects employing comparative perspectives or integrating two or more subfields of anthropology.

Young Canada Works Program
http://www.pch.gc.ca/ycw-jct

Up to 800 summer jobs for young Canadians will be created in heritage institutions each year. As part of the federal government's Youth Employment Strategy, the Department of Canadian Heritage is making financial assistance available to non-profit museums, archives, libraries, and related cultural and heritage organizations to create summer jobs for young Canadians. The Department of Canadian Heritage has approved the following five partners for administering the heritage component of the program: the Canadian Museums Association, the Canadian Library Association, l'Association pour l'avancement des sciences et des techniques de la documentation, the Canadian Council of Archives, and the Heritage Canada Foundation. Application forms and all program materials are available on the Young Canada Work (YCW) Web site. Deadlines are in March.

Remember to contact the granting agencies directly or the Office of Research Services or the Graduate Awards Office at your university for applications forms and
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