University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) 2026

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) 2026

The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) 2026 supports full-time master’s and PhD students by recognizing academic excellence. This partial funding opportunity provides up to CAD 25,000 per year for the duration of the program.

Funding Details

• Master’s level: CAD 20,000 per year (up to 24 months)
• Doctoral (PhD) level: CAD 25,000 per year (up to 48 months)

Eligibility Criteria

• Be admitted or in the process of being admitted to a full-time Master’s or PhD graduate program at the University of Manitoba.
• Have a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; departments may require a higher GPA.
• Be registered full-time and progressing satisfactorily in their graduate program.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and no grade lower than C+ while holding the fellowship.
• Show strong research potential and academic promise as judged by the department.
• Not have held UMGF support for more than 4 years in total across their studies.
• Not receive another award or scholarship of equal or greater annual value while holding the UMGF.

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.

Applicants must apply here. The deadline for the sending your application is 10 Aug, 2026.