Carleton Political Management Graduate Funding

What you will need

• ✓ Complete application for admission to the MPM program for full-time studies, submitted before February 1 (no separate application for the entrance awards is required)
• ✓ Statement of intent and details of your experience, as part of your admission file (some awards consider them)
• ✓ For the OGS (Ontario Graduate Scholarship): a separate application, which opens August 15 and must be received before November 15

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted for these awards — contact Carleton University to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As these are scholarships and bursaries, the money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This funding is for you if you are an outstanding graduate student entering or continuing in the Master of Political Management (MPM) program, particularly those interested in federal politics, government relations, or gender equity in Canadian politics. To be considered for general entrance funding, you must apply to the MPM for full-time studies before February 1. For the OGS (Ontario Graduate Scholarship — a provincial award for students with exceptional grades), applications open August 15 and must be received before November 15. You will hear back from the Faculty of Graduate Studies regarding OGS awards normally towards the end of the Winter term; for other awards, ask Carleton University how and when you will be notified. Some awards consider your statement of intent, experience and other parts of your application file. Most, but not all, awards are restricted to full-time students, while others, like the First Lake Solutions Award, are open to both full-time and part-time students. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Carleton University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Carleton 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 Carleton University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must apply to the MPM (Master of Political Management) for full-time studies before February 1 to be considered for entrance funding. Most awards are restricted to full-time students, though the First Lake Solutions Award is available to both full-time and part-time students. To apply for the OGS (Ontario Graduate Scholarship), you must have exceptional academic grades. Specific awards target students with interests in federal politics (Great Lakes Fishery Commission), government relations and public affairs (GRIC and PAAC), or gender equity and inclusion (Nancy Jamieson). Consideration is given to students from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds for the Jaimie Anderson, First Lake Solutions, and GRIC and PAAC awards.

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.

• ✓ Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student
• ✓ Open to graduate students
• ✓ Studying Political Management

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

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Deadline: February 1

   February 1 has already passed this year. The award's official page gives the date without a year, so check there when the next round closes before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

• Statement of IntentAvoid writing a generic letter about why you want a degree. Instead, connect your specific experiences to the values of the award, such as civil discourse for the Jaimie Anderson Scholarship. Detail one specific instance where you promoted ethical values in politics.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to submit your program application. Since you are automatically considered for most funding if you apply by February 1, ensure your entire admission file is polished and complete well before that date.
• RealismAvoid assuming that an offer of admission automatically includes a large stipend. Because the MPM does not offer TA (Teaching Assistant) or RA (Research Assistant) positions, you should treat these entrance awards as a competitive addition to your financial plan rather than something you can count on.

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