Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the Dr. Hari Sharma Foundation Annual Graduate Scholarship is to recognize and reward an outstanding student pursuing a graduate degree, whose field of study is of benefit to the South Asian community and pertains to South Asian history, culture, politics, or diaspora.
2. One scholarship, valued at approximately $10,000 will be awarded each year.
   
3. The criteria for this award are:
   
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
      
   2. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program
      
   3. demonstrated research focus on a topic of benefit to the South Asian community and related to the areas of South Asian history, culture, politics or diaspora
      
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
   
5. Application is made on the Application for a Private Graduate Scholarship form and must be accompanied by:
   
   1. a concise description (one page or less) of the proposed or actual thesis research project
   2. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship
   3. two letters of reference: one letter of reference from the student's supervisor confirming the student's research focus on South Asian history, culture, politics, or diaspora, and a second letter of reference from someone other than the supervisor who is familiar with the applicant's research abilities
      
   4. a current unofficial SFU transcript and a copy of the transcript of the most recent degree program completed
      
6. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
7. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.
   

Revised: November 2012 / GPSR057

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