Scholarship Description:

Gordon F. Henderson Human Rights Scholarship in Canada 2014 is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Gordon F. Henderson Human Rights Scholarship in Canada 2014

The Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) is offering a Masters scholarship of $15,000. This initiative seeks to promote research in the area of human rights. The scholarship is paid in three equal installments over a period of one year. It is available for a Canadian or international student entering the first year of Masters studies in Law (LL.M.) or the first or second year of Masters studies in the Social Sciences (M.A.) at the University of Ottawa and whose area of research is human rights.

• This Human Rights scholarship is paid in three equal installments over a period of one year.


• Masters scholarship of $15,000 will be awarded.


• The candidate must demonstrate a significant interest in human rights which will be evident from her or his personal, professional and/or academic experience.

• Scholarship is awarded in Law (LL.M.) and in the Social Sciences (M.A.) program at University of Ottawa. The research area must be in human rights.


• Scholarship is available for pursuing master degree at University of Ottawa in Canada.


• The Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)

Eligibility: Scholarship is available for a Canadian or international student entering the first year of Masters studies in Law (LL.M.) or the first or second year of Masters studies in the Social Sciences (M.A.) at the University of Ottawa and whose area of research is human rights. The candidate must demonstrate a significant interest in human rights which will be evident from her or his personal, professional and/or academic experience. Candidates are invited to consult the HRREC website in order to demonstrate in their application how they can contribute to the research activities of the Centre.

• Canadian or international student of can apply for this Human Rights scholarship.

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted by email to Viviana Fernandez, Assistant Director at HRREC, at vfernand-at-uOttawa.ca. Candidates must submit:
-A cover letter confirming eligibility and outlining the candidate’s interest in the area of human rights. This letter should also explain how he/she envisages contributing to the activities of the HRREC; (5 pages maximum)
-Original transcripts, or copies of transcripts if originals were already included in the submission for admission to a Masters program at the University of Ottawa;
-A summary description of the thesis topic; (2 pages maximum)
-An up-to-date curriculum vitae.

• The application deadline is June 13, 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

Gordon F. Henderson Human Rights Scholarship in Canada 2014 is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.