University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) 2025

The University of Manitoba offers full-time master’s and Ph.D. students to recognize and support academic excellence. The fellowships are offered to students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment.

Eligibility criteria for the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF):

• Applicants from all nationalities are eligible.
• Applicants must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 to be considered for this award. 
• Candidates must be admitted as full-time students without provision or have cleared provisional admission as a master’s or Ph.D. student in a graduate program at the University of Manitoba.
• Students must demonstrate excellent academic achievements.

Benefits of the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF):

Successful applicants of the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) will receive the following benefits:

• UMGF master’s awards are valued at $20,000 per year for 12 or 24 months, for up to a total of $40,000.
• UMGF doctoral awards are valued at $25,000 per year for 12, 24, 36 or 48 months, for up to a total of $100,000.

Note:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Finance (MFin), and Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) are not eligible for the UMGF as these programs do not have a research/thesis component.

Application process:

• The application process and deadline should be discussed with the department or unit.
• Student recommendations are made to the Faculty of Graduate Studies once the department or unit makes its pick.
• An official letter from FGS will be sent by email to the awarded winners.