Maibec Scholarship 2023-24, University of Laval, Canada

Deadline for applications: extended until 21 April 2023

Objective

Recruit promising students to train highly qualified personnel and support research in secondary wood processing.

Amount

1 scholarship of $25,000 (2 installments of $12,500. The 2nd installment is conditional on the progress of the student. Non-renewable scholarship.)

Periodicity

Offered every year

Reserved for

Canadian citizens
permanent residents
Foreign students

Targeted study programs

Second cycle
Forestry, geomat geography.
Master’s degree in wood engineering and biobased materials – with thesis

Eligibility criteria

Have maintained a bachelor’s program average greater than 3.00/4.33 or the equivalent at the time of applying for the scholarship
Have started in the winter of 2023 or have submitted a complete application for admission for the summer 2023 or fall 2023 session to the master’s program in wood and biobased materials engineering with thesis before April 3, 2023
Have a research project related to the secondary wood processing sector. Here are some examples:
Material durability
Wood protection
Wood strength
building envelope
Drying
Characteristics of wood fibers
Commit to continuing their studies full-time* (or deemed full-time according to Aide financière aux études) for the duration of their study program

*Part-time student (6 to 11 credits): If you are recognized as a student parent under the terms of Université Laval’s Student Parent Policy, you could be considered eligible for this contest. To this end, it is your responsibility to provide us with the certificate issued by the Registrar’s Office by uploading it to the appropriate section of the form. Note that a period of 7 working days is to be expected for obtaining this document.

Selection criteria

Excellence of the academic record
Social engagement
Dynamism and leadership
Quality of the file submitted

Source / More information: Official Website HERE.