Government of Canada Honours Nelson Mandela with 20 Inaugural Scholarships
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 12/16/15 -- The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
The Government of Canada has awarded 20 inaugural scholarships to graduate students at the masters and doctoral level, in honour of the late Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid leader.
The Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) to Honour Nelson Mandela were announced following the death of the South African leader in December 2013. They are intended to honour Mandela''s legacy and pursuit of peace, democracy and freedom through learning.
The 10 masters and 10 doctoral recipients are from the following institutions: Dalhousie University, Universite Laval, McGill University, University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Queen''s University, Trent University, York University and The University of British Columbia.
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"We are pleased to support the aspirations of young scholars and researchers through the Canada Graduate Scholarships program. I congratulate the recipients on earning this special distinction-the Canadian Graduate Scholarship to honour Nelson Mandela-and I wish them well in their studies. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting research and making Canada a global centre of excellence in research, innovation and higher learning."
- The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science
"We have funded many of Canada''s best researchers, students and postsecondary institutions in the deep conviction that social science and humanities research is absolutely essential to enhancing our well-being and quality of life. These awards examining values championed by Nelson Mandela demonstrate that conviction."
- Dr. Ted Hewitt, President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
"The recipients of these scholarships are future leaders in Canada''s research community. By awarding them this special honour we trust these brilliant young people will be further inspired and encouraged as they apply their knowledge and creativity in exploring issues that were important to Nelson Mandela and that remain challenges in our world today."
- Dr. Alain Beaudet, President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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About SSHRC
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is the federal agency that promotes and supports postsecondary-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences. By focusing on developing Talent, generating Insights and forging Connections across campuses and communities, SSHRC strategically supports world-leading initiatives that reflect a commitment to ensuring a better future for Canada and the world. For more information, visit the SSHRC website.
About CIHR
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada''s health research investment agency. CIHR''s mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened health-care system for Canadians. Composed of 13 institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 13,700 health researchers and trainees across Canada.
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