Marilyn McNeil-Morin Graduate Research Scholarship in Textile Sciences

¤1,000
Nominations are due in the Spring/Summer term

Eligibility

  • Superior academic achievement
  • Textile Sciences
  • The student’s research should be in the area of textile sciences, textile manufacturing, fashion technology, sustainable fashion, fiber chemistry or historical textiles
  • Selection based on academic achievement
  • Selection based on demonstrated research potential
  • If the department wishes to nominate a student registered in a different department but whose research meets the eligibility criteria, they may do so
  • Open to Canadian citizens
  • Open to permanent residents
  • Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits
  • Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs
  • Open to applicants in doctoral programs
  • Open to applicants in masters programs
  • Open to full time and part time registered students


How to apply

By Nomination Only: Students should contact their department for details on the application process. Nominations are submitted to GPS by the Department (or Faculty). The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision.

Additional Information

Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to GPS. Please contact your department directly about deadlines.

The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and GPS deadlines through GSMS.

Award Details

Donor

Marilyn McNeil-Morin Graduate Research Scholarship in Textile Sciences. Annually funded by Marilyn McNeil-Morin, BSc, MBA- Marilyn developed a passion for textiles through specialization in the UofA Clothing and Textiles program. During her career, Marilyn established Fashion Exchange at George Brown College, Toronto, as a centre for study, research, and provision of apparel manufacturing services. Through this work, Marilyn recognized the need for ongoing research in textile technology, textile recycling and sustainable practice. The fields of research into historic and cross-cultural textiles are important to preserve skills, gain an appreciation of textile art forms, and explore textile design

Number of Awards

1

Award Type

Scholarship

Award Category

Department Specific