University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) 2026–2027 in Canada

Eligible Countries

Students from all countries are eligible to be considered for the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship.

Benefits

• Eligible Master’s students can receive CAD 20,000 per year through the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship.
• Master’s students can receive funding for up to 24 months, depending on their stage of study and eligibility.
• The maximum total UMGF funding available to an eligible Master’s student is CAD 40,000.
• Eligible PhD students can receive CAD 25,000 per year through the fellowship.
• PhD students can receive funding for up to 48 months, depending on their stage of study and eligibility.
• The maximum total UMGF funding available to an eligible PhD student is CAD 100,000.
• Students from all nationalities can be considered for the fellowship.
• The fellowship provides financial support to students pursuing eligible graduate studies and research at the University of Manitoba.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants should be admitted to an eligible Master’s or PhD program at the University of Manitoba.
• Applicants should normally have a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 to be considered for the fellowship.
• Applicants should understand that some academic departments may require a GPA that is higher than the university's minimum requirement.
• Applicants should be registered as full-time graduate students at the University of Manitoba while holding the fellowship.
• Applicants should demonstrate strong academic achievement and research potential.
• Applicants should be making satisfactory academic progress in their graduate program.
• Applicants from any country can be considered for the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship.
• Applicants should be enrolled in a graduate program that is eligible for Tri-Agency graduate student awards.
• Applicants who are registered as Pre-Master’s or Occasional students are not eligible for the fellowship.
• Fellowship recipients should normally maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 while holding the award.
• Fellowship recipients should not receive a grade below C+ while holding the award.
• Applicants should also meet any additional eligibility requirements established by their academic department or unit.

Application Process

1. Applicants should first identify an eligible Master’s or PhD program offered by the University of Manitoba.
2. Applicants should review the admission requirements of their chosen graduate program and submit their graduate admission application according to the university and departmental instructions.
3. Applicants should contact their intended academic department or unit to ask about the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship nomination process and internal deadline.
4. Applicants should submit any additional information or documents requested by their academic department for UMGF consideration.
5. The academic department or unit will review eligible students and select candidates for nomination.
6. The department will submit its recommended candidates to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
7. The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will review the nominations and confirm the final fellowship decisions.
8. Successful recipients will receive an official award notification from the University of Manitoba.

Important Notes

Applicants cannot normally apply directly to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for the UMGF without going through their academic department or unit.

Applicants should contact their intended department early because each department can establish its own application process and deadline.

Receiving admission to a graduate program at the University of Manitoba does not automatically guarantee that a student will receive the fellowship.

The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship is competitive, and applicants are selected based on academic merit and other requirements established by their department.

The UMGF should not automatically be described as a fully funded scholarship because the official university information specifies the fellowship value but does not state that the award automatically covers all tuition fees, accommodation costs, airfare, health insurance, and living expenses.