Overview
The Chancellor Bennett Doctoral Scholarship for Liberal Arts is available to a student entering a full-time PhD program who has achieved a minimum admission average of an A and is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person and is an Ontario resident* who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years provided the recipient has maintained satisfactory progress and demonstrate financial need.
Value and Duration
- One award up to $20,000 (Subject to change)
- Renewable for three additional years, provided that recipients remain eligible and in good standing
Eligibility
- Student entering a full-time Doctoral program in Liberal Arts programs;
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident and/or protected person who is a resident of Ontario;
- Minimum admission average of A;
- Demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply
- Applicants for admission must be nominated by their graduate program.
- Current undergraduate students entering a master’s program, or master’s students entering a PhD program, should contact their proposed graduate program to request a nomination.
Graduate Program Responsibility
- Graduate programs are encouraged to identify and nominate outstanding candidates for this award. Nomination packages must be submitted to FGS by the deadline.
Documentation (Supplied from the Admissions file where possible)
- Research statement
- Transcripts
- Two academic letters of recommendation
- CV
- A completed online Student Financial Profile for the upcoming academic year
Deadlines
- Graduate program deadline: Program nomination is due to FGS by January 30, 2026.
Award Period (when the award will be paid)
- Upcoming academic year
Support
- If you require further assistance, please contact our Scholarship & Awards Coordinator by visiting our FGS Staff Directory.