OpenFieldStFX Graduate Research Fellowship & Dean's Merit Award
Merit-based entrance award awarded to high-achieving applicants entering thesis-based Master of Science or Master of Arts programs at StFX.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 80% (A-) cumulative GPA in the final two years of undergraduate study
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research potential in honours undergraduate thesis
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $8,000 to $15,000 per academic year
- Application fee
- CAD $100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Partial/full tuition remission plus research stipend supplement
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official St. Francis Xavier University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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