Scholarship

MA Applied Linguistics (TESL) Scholarship

Our department offers one Scholarship award to an incoming student accepted into the MA Applied Linguistics (TESL) program. While all incoming Direct Entry students are eligible to apply, please note that preference will be given to applicants intending to complete a thesis.

The award is approximately $5,000 for MA Applied Linguistics (TESL) studies at Brock University only and is in addition to the standard funding package offered to successful applicants.

Selection criteria:

  • Academic achievements as demonstrated through transcripts and supporting evidence (academic awards, highly successful term papers, etc.).
  • 2-page essay (approximately 1,000 words) in which the applicant discusses why he/she is a good candidate to receive the MA Applied Linguistics (TESL) Scholarship. The essay should address an applicant’s academic background, previous awards and research interests and any other directly relevant factors.
  • Demonstrated interest in Applied Linguistics (relevant professional, academic, volunteer activities).

Applicants must have been admitted to the MA Applied Linguistics (TESL) program at Brock University to be eligible for the scholarship.

Application should be submitted by March 1st to gradapplingTESL@brocku.ca.

To learn more about financial resources available for graduate students, please visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs’ website.