Cassels Shaw Graduate Fellowship

One or more fellowships, of at least $6,000 each, will be awarded to outstanding graduate students, entering or continuing in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The recipients will be selected on the basis of high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.

Students must be nominated by their academic department and complete a budget assessment form. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee. 

Amount

at least $6,000

Application deadline

No application required

Eligibility

Normally, the minimum requirement for consideration is an A- average and any additional criteria that has been established by the donor. Awards are assigned based on nominations from eligible academic units. Unless otherwise noted in the award description, you must be a full-time graduate student. 

How to apply

Students must be nominated by their academic department, and complete a budget assessment form.

Retaining funding

Ongoing UVic graduate funding requires students to maintain a minimum level of academic standing and some ongoing maintenance.