Ben Cowan Graduate Scholarship

Lakehead University

Get $3,087.00 for being a high-ranking MSc (Master of Science) Geology student and Ontario resident.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$3,087

Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Level

Graduate

Open to

Ontario

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What you will need

Completed General Application via the Lakehead University awards portal
Residency in the Province of Ontario
Enrollment in the MSc (Master of Science) program in Geology
Financial need

About this award

You can receive $3,087.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a high-achieving graduate student specializing in geology who also lives in Ontario. You must apply by February 2, 2027. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the awards portal. Selection is based on your academic ranking in the MSc (Master of Science) program, though Lakehead University will also consider your financial need. Selection criteria aren't published in detail — ask Lakehead University how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Lakehead University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Lakehead University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a resident of the Province of Ontario and a high-ranking student in the MSc (Master of Science) program in Geology. Lakehead University will also consider your financial need when choosing the winner.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Open to graduate students
Resident of Ontario
Studying Geology

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out the General Application. Instead, complete your profile in the Lakehead University awards portal early. Since you are automatically considered based on that application, a complete profile is your only way to win.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award. Instead, remember that this is a single scholarship created from an estate for a very specific program. Treat this as a helpful bonus rather than your primary source of funding.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on February 2, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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