The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) 2027-2028 offers an excellent funding opportunity for graduate students planning to pursue research-based Master's or PhD studies in Canada. The fellowship provides up to CAN$20,000 per year for Master's students and CAN$25,000 per year for PhD students.

Applicants of any nationality can be considered. However, UMGF funding is competitive and does not automatically follow admission to the University of Manitoba. Students must first identify an eligible graduate program and work with the relevant department, which recommends candidates for fellowship consideration.

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship 2027 Overview

The UMGF Fellowship 2027 supports eligible full-time graduate students conducting research at the University of Manitoba. Eligible programs must have a thesis, dissertation, or major research component and qualify under the applicable Tri-Agency funding framework.

The fellowship is available across a wide range of academic disciplines. Prospective applicants should therefore look beyond their general subject area and confirm whether their specific program includes a qualifying research component.

The central Manitoba academic threshold is generally a 3.0 GPA, although individual departments can establish higher requirements. For example, some programs may require a stronger academic record for fellowship consideration.

UMGF Fellowship Benefits

The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship provides substantial annual financial support.

Master's Funding

Master's students can receive CAN$20,000 per year. The award can be held for 12 or 24 months, depending on eligibility and the student's program circumstances.

PhD Funding

PhD students can receive CAN$25,000 per year. Funding may be available for 12, 24, 36, or 48 months, subject to the applicable rules.

Potential maximum funding is therefore:

• Master's: up to CAN$40,000 over 24 months.
• PhD: up to CAN$100,000 over 48 months.

These figures represent potential funding ceilings rather than guaranteed lump-sum payments. Previous time spent in a graduate program can reduce the remaining period of UMGF eligibility.

Is UMGF a Fully Funded Scholarship?

Although the UMGF is frequently described as a fully funded fellowship, applicants should examine the actual financial package carefully. The fellowship provides a significant annual award, but it does not automatically guarantee separate coverage of tuition, airfare, accommodation, or all living expenses.

Students should compare the fellowship value with their expected tuition, university fees, housing, transportation, and other costs. Additional funding such as assistantships or other awards may sometimes be available, subject to UMGF rules.Applicants should also confirm whether another scholarship can be held alongside UMGF before accepting multiple funding offers.

UMGF Fellowship 2027 Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship can be considered by Canadian and international students who meet the applicable requirements.

Applicants should:

• Be applying to an eligible full-time Master's or PhD program.
• Have a strong academic record.
• Enter a research-based graduate program.
• Meet the admission requirements of their chosen department.
• Meet applicable GPA requirements.
• Have the required academic qualifications.
• Obtain departmental consideration and recommendation for UMGF funding.

For Master's admission, the University of Manitoba generally requires a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent and a B average in the last 60 credit hours. PhD applicants normally require a Master's degree or equivalent, although exceptional applicants with an honours bachelor's degree may sometimes be considered.

How to Apply for UMGF Fellowship 2027

Applying for the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship involves both graduate admission and departmental fellowship consideration.

1. Choose an Eligible Program

Start by reviewing the University of Manitoba graduate program directory. Check the program's research requirements, admission criteria, intake availability, and application deadline.

2. Contact the Department

Contact the graduate coordinator early. Ask about the upcoming UMGF competition, nomination deadline, required documents, and departmental selection process. If appropriate, identify a potential supervisor whose research matches your interests.

3. Prepare Your Documents

Prepare academic transcripts, research information, references, English-language test results where required, and other program-specific documents. Applicants should follow the University's current English-language requirements.

4. Submit Your Admission Application

Complete the University's online graduate application and pay the applicable application fee. International and domestic applicants may have different fees.

5. Complete the UMGF Process

Admission does not automatically result in a fellowship. The relevant department selects and recommends candidates for UMGF consideration. Final award decisions are made through the University's graduate studies structure.

UMGF Fellowship 2027 Timeline

Students planning to begin graduate study in 2027 should start preparing well in advance. The standard September admission cycle generally opens around July, but individual programs can have different deadlines.

Applicants should maintain two separate dates in their planning calendar. One is the graduate program admission deadline. The other is the department's UMGF nomination or fellowship deadline.

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