The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) is pleased to announce the launch of the call for proposals for the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships program which will help develop the next generation of innovative leaders and community builders, both locally and globally.
AUCC is honoured to partner with Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) to manage this inspiring new scholarship program in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. This program is made possible through the efforts of His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, former Prime Minister of Canada, with financial support from the Government of Canada, provincial governments and the private sector.
The call for proposals will be open to members of AUCC to propose multi-year projects comprised of one or more of the three program components: Canadian graduate students to receive scholarships to study or conduct research for periods of three months to one year in a Commonwealth country; Canadian undergraduate or graduate students to undertake internships for periods of three months to one year in a Commonwealth country; students from Commonwealth countries to receive scholarships at Canadian institutions at the master’s or doctoral level.
The program will ensure that scholarships and internships are directed towards both developed and developing Commonwealth member states. Also, an alumni network of Queen Elizabeth Scholars will be activated to connect scholars within and across components to facilitate program, professional and academic relationships.
Please refer to our website for the application form and application guidelines. The deadline for submission of proposals is Monday, November 24, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. EST. AUCC will accept a maximum of two project proposals per member institution. If you have any questions please contact Philip Landon, Director, Partnerships and Programs at 613-563-1236 ext. 252 or by email at plandon@aucc.ca.