Lorraine Allison Memorial Scholarship

To be eligible you must be:

• A graduate student.
• Enrolled at a Canadian university.
• Enrolled in a program of study related to Northern issues (Northern is defined as locations that lie north of the southern limit of the discontinuous permafrost zone). Candidates in biological science fields will be preferred, but social science topics will also be considered.

The Scholarship Committee looks for:

• Applicants who best address academic excellence.
• Demonstrated commitment to Northern research.
• Desire for research results to be beneficial to Northerners, especially Indigenous Northerners.  

Scholars from Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut are encouraged to apply.

To be considered, your application must include the following:

• Cover Letter (please include an email address where we can contact you).
• Brief description of the proposed research (2 to 3 pages), including a clear hypothesis, relevance, title and statement of the purpose of the research, the area and type of study, the methodology and plan for evaluation of findings. Any collaborative relationship or work should be briefly identified.
• Three reference letters.
• Complete curriculum vitae.
• Official transcripts (transcripts issued to students are acceptable).
• A list of current sources and amounts of research funding, including scholarships, grants and bursaries.

Note: If you are applying for both the Jennifer Robinson and Lorraine Allison Memorial Scholarships, one set of transcripts is sufficient. Also, reference letters may be used for both application packages. Ensure that this is noted in your cover letter.