LIST OF CHEAP (GOOD) SCHOOLS IN CANADA FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Most times Prof wants to accept you, but when they think of the associated cost😒- they give up!
Listed below are some schools you should prioritize emailing Profs there.
(N.B: Cheap is RELATIVE)
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In an avg. Uni in Canada, Int students need ~$ 20 to 30K/year (CAD) for tuition fees. Too high & might even be the total amount Prof wants to give you- Perhaps clarifies why you're not getting a response when you email and not necessarily because of your profile?
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So, by emailing schools with lower tuition fees, you stand a better chance of getting a response (and possibly acceptance).
Need help on writing an email to Professor? Check this thread
2. University of Saskatchewan
U of Sask is a very good school in Canada, the cost of living is not bad at all, and they offer SCHOLARSHIPS. if you have good CGPA, you can win the Dean scholarship (ideally enough for you & still get funding from Prof) grad.usask.ca/funding/tuitio…
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3. University of Manitoba
At U of Manitoba, International Ph.D. students and domestic pay the same tuition (~2k per semester). Prof funding is great here too, so you stand high chances of being admitted.
Just like Manitoba, McMaster & Queen's now allow International PhD to pay same tuition fee as domestic students. Good news! Please consider emailing Profs there.
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Also, please consider checking
6. Lakehead University 7. Brandon University 8. University of Winnipeg 9. University of Prince Edward Island 10. University of NewsBrunswick 11. Dalhousie University 12. University of Northern British Columbia
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FAQ on Mastercard Scholarship at McGill University🇨🇦.
Have you been nominated by McGill University for MCF Scholarship? Congratulations!
In this thread, I’ll provide answers to some common questions I’ve received over the last few months. Please forward to anyone you know.
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1. HOW DO I WRITE A SPONSOR LETTER: Basically, whoever paid for your undergraduate needs to write a letter, detailing how much was paid & for what. Please see a sample of mine- for your own good, don’t copy (remember, I don't need it again, it’s YOU) & they know me well.
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2. ESSAY- Mastercard requires 4 essays- Please be guided, each should be <= 300words. Number 3 was divided into 3 parts - to guide you on your response (all should be <=300). Please see:
Writing Emails to Professor; Important tips & Samples for your consideration
Every year, Profs get several emails from students & difficult to accept all. You want to ensure yours is concise & deserve a response. This thread will provide insight & some samples you can use.
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Your opening statement; Here, please briefly introduce yourself & connect your interest with the Prof's own (refer to sample attached). Mention one or two of the Prof's research areas that you've checked and find interesting.
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Following this, let them know what you've done in the past: Demonstrate your experiences & tools you use (this is important for them to gauge your fit). E.g: I have good experience working with neural networks, ensemble forecasting & published a paper in ABC Journal.
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1. Be sure of what you’re writing, be sure to verify facts and claims. Otherwise, the Prof (or admission committee) reading your essays will be wary and assume you're not well informed of literature in your field (better not to say what you don't know)👇
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Are you applying for scholarships that require you to submit a research proposal or in your final year writing project soon? This thread gives a comprehensive overview of proposal writing. Also, u see some samples at the end
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Generally, "writing sample/proposal" is used to assess your level of fit for graduate school, provide justification for your research. Needless to say, In your pursuit of graduate studies, you write a lot of articles, thesis, etc. So, it’s very important you start early.
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N.B:
1.This is not final, it may (& often) change. So, you’re not expected to be a Master. Rather, it should be well-thought-out & makes you competitive 2. This is based on my personal opinion & doesn't reflect the opinion of my school, lab & not making a general clarifier
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1. MSc position in the Depart of Geography, Miami University (Ohio), USA
The student would focus on the stream component and examine how land use and climate change impact water quality within agriculturally dominated watersheds.
The deadline to apply is Feb 1st.
If you missed my previous post on MSc funding opportunities, please see the link below. Again, you can check @Damola_Ak & @olumuyiwaayo for more Ph.D. positions.
1. Fully-funded (3) MSc positions in the lab of Dr Ajung Moon at McGill University, to work in the areas of human-robot interaction and ethics of artificial intelligence and machine learning. ajungmoon.com/prospective-st…
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