Two information sessions on campus over the next week are aimed at helping graduate students and fourth-year undergraduates applying for external graduate scholarships—Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Ontario Graduate Scholarships.

Part 1: Thursday, September 15, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

This session will be an overview of the various granting agencies, important deadlines, differences in rankings and criteria among agencies, tips on approaching professors for references and testimonials from successful students.

Part 2:  Monday, September 19, 5 to 7 p.m.

This session will build on Part 1 and will cover how to prepare a “good” application.  Hands-on activities will include diagnosing and dealing with your strengths and weaknesses.

Both sessions will be held in Vanier Hall’s Oak Room.