Ondaatje Scholarship

History of the Scholarship

In 2003 Sir Christopher Ondaatje kindly gave a very generous donation to the University to fund 1 year scholarships for Buckingham graduates or for overseas graduates undertaking postgraduate studies at Buckingham, and for Buckingham students attending Massey College, University of Toronto, to undertake postgraduate studies there. The period of study in Buckingham may begin at a time to be arranged between the student and the School of Study. The period of study in Canada commences in September each year. Students who obtain a Master’s degree are eligible to apply to have their PhD studies funded by the University of Toronto.

Scholarship details

• The period of study in Buckingham may begin in the Autumn term 2012 (1 October). The period of study in Canada commences in September each year.
• Each scholarship is awarded on merit and is open to competition.
• The scholarship is worth up to £7,500 and covers one year’s study. Applicants must be able to show that they are able to fund remaining costs from their own resources.

Past Ondaatje scholars

Application procedure

• Anyone interested in applying for the Ondaatje Scholarship should already have the offer of a place at either Buckingham or Massey for postgraduate study, but cannot apply once they have commenced their master’s degree.
• Completed applications should be sent to the:
  Director of External Affairs & Development, Hunter Street, University of Buckingham, Buckingham MK18 1EG, United Kingdom.
• Applications should include a covering checklist, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), an academic reference and a letter stating their proposed programme of study, why they wish to undertake it and why they believe that they should be awarded the scholarship.

The closing date for applications this year is 1 April 2012. The final decision about the scholarship rests with the Vice-Chancellor. Candidates will be notified of the outcome in May.

See also:

• Massey College (external link)