Ontario Trillium Scholarship (OTS) Program OVERVIEW

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1 The Ontario Trillium Scholarships (OTS) program is a significant initiative to attract more of the best qualified international students to Ontario for PhD studies. It is intended to increases the profile and prestige of Ontario universities internationally, and allows institutions to develop additional capacity in their areas of expertise and excellence. Scholarship Value The scholarship value will be to a maximum of $ annually. The scholarship is renewable for a total of four years. The program will be cost-shared between the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and UOIT, where the MTCU provides 2/3 the funding and the university provides 1/3. Minimum Academic Requirements Academic merit is the defining criterion for the selection of OTS recipients by institutions. OTS recipients must have achieved a first-class average of 3.70/4.30, in each of the two years of full-time study prior to awarding of the OTS. Eligible Students In order to be considered for an OTS, students must be: Must meet minimum GPA requirements outlined above Must be an international doctoral student applying for admission to an eligible program Must not currently be studying at an Ontario postsecondary institution at the undergraduate or graduate level Cannot be enrolling in a qualifying or make-up year Must meet English language proficiency requirements at the time of application. For more information, visit Application Process and Requirements Must have a complete application for admissions to a UOIT program by the posted deadlines. Note: OTS applicants without a complete admissions application will not be considered. Must submit a complete application for the OTS In order to maintain eligibility, recipients: Must be an international doctoral student enrolled in an eligible program at an eligible institution and: o Be geographically available and visit campus regularly o Must be a full-time PhD student o Cannot be employed outside the university except by permission of supervisor o If a student becomes a Permanent Resident during their program they remain eligible for continuing the award Cannot hold an OTS concurrently with a scholarship or fellowship from SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR, OGS, OGSST Must maintain satisfactory research progress for the duration of this award The award is renewable for up to a total of 4 years subject to academic performance and availability of funding. Renewal beyond the first year requires a minimum GPA of A- in all completed courses. OVERVIEW Applicants should note that meeting or exceeding the minimum stated requirements does not guarantee an offer of funding. Allocations will be based on the number and quality of applicants. All decisions are final.

2 APPLICATION CHECKLIST Applicant Name: UOIT Student Number: Items / OPTIONAL Student Confirms Inclusion Office Confirms Inclusion Application Checklist Application for ADMISSIONS to a UOIT program is COMPLETE OTS Including: Personal Information Proposed, Current and Prior Studies Significance of your research to the discipline Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume List of Significant Academic Accomplishments, Publications, Presentations (OPTIONAL) Letter of Support from Proposed Supervisor Name of Proposed Supervisor: Transcripts (the following university transcripts are included in my application package) Bachelors Master's Doctoral (if applicable) Included Included Included Use transcripts on file Use transcripts on file Use transcripts on file English Proficiency included Use test score on file Note: The requirements for the Ontario Trillium Scholarship application are over and above the standard admissions requirements. Applicant's Signature Date OFFICE USE ONLY Grade Point Average (minimum 3.70/4.30): Print Name Signature Date

3 PERSONAL INFORMATION PERSONAL INFORMATION Applicant Name (Given name(s) then Family Name(s)): Date of Birth (yyyy-mm-dd): UOIT Student ID (assigned during admissions application process): Home Address as of January 2017: Street name and number, rural route, or post office box: Apartment: City, Town or Post office: Province or State: Postal Code or Zip Code: Area code and telephone number: Country: Mailing Address as of January 2017(if different from above) Street name and number, rural route, or post office box: Apartment: City, Town or Post office: Province or State: Postal Code or Zip Code: Area code and telephone number: Country: The information collected in this application is collected under the authority of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Act, This information is being collected for the purposes of recruitment, admissions, registration, graduation, administration, and other activities related to the University's programs and services. I have read and am familiar with all of the information that has been provided about this award. As an applicant, and if I am a recipient, I will abide by all of the procedures, policies and conditions specified by the Ministry and UOIT for the Ontario Trillium Scholarship. I acknowledge that if evidence of misrepresentation or fraudulent or falsified documentation is found, University of Ontario Institute of Technology reserves the right to revoke any offer of financial support or to require the applicant to withdraw from the University. I understand that I am responsible that my application is complete and correct, with all supporting documentation, by the deadline date of submission to the Office of Graduate Studies. Applicant's Signature Date

4 PROPOSED, CURRENT AND PREVIOUS STUDIES Student Name: UOIT Student Number: PROPOSED STUDIES: Program Name): Faculty: When do you expect to begin your proposed studies: May 2017 September 2017 January 2018 CURRENT STUDIES (Leave blank if not currently enrolled in postsecondary studies) Postsecondary school you are currently attending: Program Name (e.g. MA.HIST): Department/School: Level of Current Studies: Study Period Name of postsecondary institution: Time period you attended school: to Program Name: Did you receive a degree? Yes No If Yes, date you received the degree: Study Period Name of postsecondary institution: Time period you attended school: to Program Name: Did you receive a degree? Yes No If Yes, date you received the degree: Study Period Name of postsecondary institution: Time period you attended school: to Program Name: Did you receive a degree? Yes No If Yes, date you received the degree:

5 SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH TO CHOSEN DISCIPLINE Student Name: UOIT Student Number (if applicable): Must not exceed space provided.

6 LIST OF SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS Student Name: UOIT Student Number: If applicable, list significant academic accomplishments such as: Internships, research projects, involvement in student organizations, volunteer work. Must not exceed space provided. OPTIONAL