Call for Applications: Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (QES) for The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) – Ontario Tech University Exchange Programme

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) and Ontario Tech University, Canada are inviting applications from postgraduate students for the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (QES) Programme.  The QES programme will allow for academic mobility in Canada for a minimum period of ninety (90) days.

BACKGROUND OF AWARD

The QES scholarship is made possible to our graduate students through UTT’s established partnership agreement with Ontario Tech University. 

The program aims to develop the next generation of innovative leaders and community builders by providing enriched academic, cross–cultural experiences and by facilitating lasting local and global community engagement. The QES Program will provide the opportunity to:

• Create international work-integrated learning opportunities
• Foster leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation skills
• Develop connections between the community at home and abroad
• Networking opportunities with other QES participants

ELIGIBILITY/APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a postgraduate students
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident from one of the eligible countries
• Must be 35 years of age and younger at the time of application.
• The student must stay and work for a research project for a minimum of 90 days at Ontario Tech University or be doing graduate-level studies;
• Cannot have applied for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Must meet admission requirements of Ontario Tech University if undertaking postgraduate  studies,
• Must be pursuing academic credit on a full-time basis towards their masters or doctorate degree.

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is CAD 5,400

DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

Minimum of 90 days

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants are to submit a Statement of Interest via email to the International Office and Grant Funding unit at internationaloffice@utt.edu.tt

For further enquiries about the QES program, please contact the International Office and Grant Funding unit via email at internationaloffice@utt.edu.tt