The UBC Rio Tinto Graduate Scholarship Program 2024-2025 in Vancouver, Canada, open to international students. This scholarship supports Masters and PhD programs in various fields such as Data Science, Applied Science, Modeling and Control Systems, Analytical Technologies, Science of the Environment, Hydrometallurgy, Electrolysis of Molten Salts, and Aluminum Metallurgy at the University of British Columbia. The application deadline is likely in June 2024.
Degree Level:
This scholarship is for Masters and PhD programs at the University of British Columbia.
Available Subjects:
Subjects available under this scholarship program include Data Science, Applied Science, Modeling and Control Systems, Analytical Technologies, Science of the Environment, Hydrometallurgy, Electrolysis of Molten Salts, and Aluminum Metallurgy.
Scholarship Benefits:
Partial funding up to $18,000 per year is provided to ease the financial burden of educational expenses, assisting recipients throughout the academic year.
Eligible Nationalities:
The scholarship is open to international students, Permanent Residents, and Canadians.
About the University:
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a prestigious research-intensive university located in Vancouver, Canada. It offers a diverse and enriching experience for international students with its renowned faculty, challenging programs, and stunning campus surrounded by natural beauty. UBC provides extensive support services to help international students adjust to life on campus and in Canada.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in the first year of a Master’s or the first or second year of a Doctoral program in the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarship is non-renewable, and past recipients are not eligible to reapply.
Eligible Research Areas:
Research areas eligible for this scholarship include Aluminum Metallurgy, Electrolysis of Molten Salts, Hydrometallurgy, Science of the Environment, Analytical Technologies, Modeling and Control Systems, and Data Science.
Application Procedure:
Before proceeding, make sure to check the internal application deadline for your graduate program. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submit your application package to your respective graduate program.
Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter:
- Include essential details such as your name, UBC student number, UBC graduate program, name of UBC supervisor, and referees’ names providing letters of recommendation.
- Important: Stick to the specified items and avoid including any extra information.
Proof of Enrollment or Acceptance:
- Current UBC students can obtain proof of enrollment through their SSC account in ‘Grades and Records’ > ‘Proof of Enrollment letters.’
Research Project Description:
- Maximum four pages, double-spaced.
- Must include proposed timelines.
Transcripts:
- For UBC transcripts, the “Academic History” document printed by your graduate program is accepted.
- For transcripts from institutions other than UBC, only official transcripts will be accepted.
- Ensure transcripts are up-to-date, printed in the Summer 2022 term (if currently registered) or after the final term completed (if graduated).
- Include the grading key/legend for each institution.
- Transcripts in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by an official English translation.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Two letters from professors or researchers, one of whom must be your research supervisor.
CV (Curriculum Vitae):
- Up-to-date CV with no page limit.
Presentation Standards:
- Minimum 10-point font for free-form documents.
It is your responsibility to ensure the submission of a complete, up-to-date transcript package as part of your award application. Following these guidelines will facilitate a smooth application process for the Rio Tinto Scholarships.
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