C.J. Sanders Grad award in English, History and Mathematics

What you will need

• ✓ Letter addressed to the Chair of the academic unit in which you are enrolled
• ✓ A minimum overall average of 78% in your major
• ✓ Submission via Lakehead University's awards portal

About this award

You will receive $3,016. 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 student starting a graduate degree in English, History, or Mathematics. 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, the portal, or phone. The Departments of English and History and the School of Mathematical Sciences provide one award each to full-time students entering these graduate programs. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Lakehead University how winners are chosen and roughly 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

You must be a full-time student entering a graduate program in the Departments of English and History or the School of Mathematical Sciences. You must have attained a minimum overall average of 78% in your major.

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
• ✓ Studying English, History or Mathematics

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• SupportAvoid sending the letter without checking the submission method. Instead, confirm if the Chair prefers a digital upload via the portal or a formal PDF attachment. Ensure your formatting is professional.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the February 2 deadline. Instead, submit your letter early to ensure the academic unit has time to forward your selection to the Office of Graduate Studies.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award. Instead, remember that there is only one award available for each of the three participating departments, making it highly selective.

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