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Jacques Gaudreau Graduate Scholarship in International Human Rights Law

A graduate scholarship of at least $1,000 in honor of Jacques Gaudreau, former officer of the Department of External Affairs, for a student specialized in international human rights law.

Purpose of Fund

To award a scholarship to a graduate (Masters or PhD) student in the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa.

Value of award: Minimum $1,000
Number of awards: 1
Frequency of the award: Annual 
Application contact: Office of Graduate Studies of the Faculty of Law ([email protected])
Application deadline: March 1st, 2025

Eligibility criteria

  • be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with the protected/refugee status or an international student;
  • be registered in a Masters or PhD program at the Faculty of Law;
  • specialize in international human rights law;
  • demonstrate academic excellence; 
  • submit a research proposal (2-5 pages) in the field of human rights.

Application Procedure

Applications must be made through Online Scholarships and Bursaries, which can be accessed through the uoZone portal, and must include:

  • a non-official copy of the applicant's academic transcript;
  • the Curriculum Vitae on Online Scholarships and Bursaries; 
  • a letter from the applicant detailing his/her research proposal (2-5 pages) and explaining its relevance;
  • a budget.