Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the Michael Geller Graduate Scholarship in Urban Development is to provide financial support to a Master’s or PhD student whose research is in urban development.
   
2. The Michael Geller Graduate Scholarship is a one-term award valued at a portion of the earned income from the endowment.
   
3. The criteria for this award are:
   
   1. full-time registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program
      
   2. demonstrated academic and research excellence at the post-graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
      
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 current, unofficial SFU transcript OR an official transcript from the most recent degree program at another post-secondary institution
      
   2. a concise description (one page or less) of the proposed or actual thesis research project
      
   3. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholarship achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship
      
   4. two letters of reference: one letter of reference from the student’s supervisor and a second letter of reference from someone other than the supervisor who is familiar with the applicant’s research abilities
      
6. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
   
7. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.
   

Revised: February 2012 / GESR142

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