Graduate Student Support

Graduate Student Support

All full-time students are eligible for financial assistance.  However, there is no financial assistance available for part-time students. A complete listing of research support can be found in the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar (Awards & Financial Assistance), purchased from the University of Calgary Bookstore, or on their web site at:   http://www.grad.ucalgary.ca//funding

Graduate Research Scholarships (GRSs)

GRSs are intended to support students' research activities during the preparation of a thesis.  Students may be eligible for a maximum of 4 units of support during their program.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GATs)

GAT's provide support in exchange for the student's assistance in a teaching capacity.  Teaching assistants are normally responsible for about 12 hours of work per week  -- comprised of leading tutorials as well as the marking of exams and papers.

Dean's Entrance Scholarships

Each year the Faculty is able to nominate a few of its PhD students for these awards.

Faculty of Communication and Culture Doctoral Scholarships

All doctoral students are eligible for these awards in the first 4 years of their programs.

Cogeco Inc. Scholarship

Awarded to a Communications Studies students on the basis of academic excellence.

Lynda R. Hodges-Zwerman Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a Communications Studies student with an interest in the electronic media.

Graduate Teaching Fellowships (GTFs)