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Tuition Award

Nomination Guidelines

Application Deadline: May 31, 2021

The Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering (GSGE) believes that all students who are offered admission to the Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership Program (MEERL), should have the opportunity to attend and remain at Queen’s, regardless of their financial circumstances. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals seeking to continue their education and further their career in the natural resources industry.

The Award

Two (2) tuition awards of $10,000 CAD will be awarded in the 2021-22 academic year to one (1) international student, and one (1) domestic student. The award will be applied directly to the student account of the successful candidate(s) in two separate installments.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be accepted to the Master of Earth and Energy Resource Leadership program at Queen’s University, starting in August of 2021
  • The applicant must indicate if they are a domestic or an international student. The applicant is considered an international student if any of the following are true:
    • The applicant is not a Canadian Citizen.
    • The applicant is not a Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant).
    • The applicant is not a person registered as Indigenous within the meaning of the Indian Act.
  • The applicant must indicate that they are in financial need.

Application Package

To be considered for the MEERL Tuition Award, the applicant needs to submit the following documentation. Only completed applications will be accepted.

  • Tuition Fund Form
  • Resume
  • Reference Letter (1)
    • From an employer, colleague, or past instructor.
    • The letter should speak to the applicant’s passion for furthering the natural resource industry, and their leadership and initiative within the industry.
    • The letter must include a phone number and email address where the reference can be reached.

  • Essay

    • Answer the following questions:
      • What do you believe to be the greatest challenge facing the natural resource industry in your home (or adopted) country?
      • Describe how MEERL will help you to make an impact in the industry now, and in the future.
    • The combined word count of the two answers should not exceed 1,500.

Instructions to Apply

  1. Fill out the Tuition Fund Form. Once complete the form will automatically be included with the application.
  2. Compile your resume, letter of reference and essay.
    • Ensure all documentation is submitted in Word format (.doc, .docx or .rtf) so that identifying information can be removed to ensure fairness in the decision process.
  3. Send all three pieces of documentation to meerl@queensu.ca
    • Send all documentation in one email.
    • The subject line of your email should read, MEERL Tuition Award.

Selection Process Criteria

The following guidelines are followed for the review, assessment, and selection of applications:

  • All applications received by the deadline will be pre-screened to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements of the award.
  • All identifying information will be removed from documentation before the panel review to ensure anonymity.
  • A panel will then review the applications and select the recipients. Selection will be based on:
    1. A strong demonstration of financial need.
    2. The quality of the applicant’s essay. The essay should demonstrate clarity of thought, a compelling goal, and a vision.
    3. A clear link between the applicant’s intended field of study and their goals and aspirations.
    4. The applicant’s potential as a leader, and/or change-maker who will make a positive impact in the natural resources industry.

Conditions

  • Tuition Awards are subject to the availability of annual funding.
  • Selection decisions are final and are not open to appeal. The GSGE Department will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
  • Since MEERL is a part-time, online program, it does not qualify for provincial funding (OSAP). The remainder of the MEERL tuition is the responsibility of the student.
  • If at some point you are no longer a MEERL student and the full funding has not been issued, the GSGE department will withhold the funding to be granted to a future MEERL student.
  • Applications will not be accepted after the deadline of May 31, 2021.

Please refer any questions about the MEERL Tuition Award to meerl@queensu.ca