Trinity Western University is pleased to announce that three outstanding graduate students have been chosen to receive 2021 Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s Awards, which recognize and honour high-calibre students who are pursuing a master’s degree in the social sciences or humanities in Canada. Congratulations to Dana Lai, Ashley McTaggart, and Allison Yang.
Students in Canada across all disciplines compete to receive Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s Awards (CGS-M) awards, valued at $17,500 each. CGS-M awards recognize and honour high-calibre students who are pursuing a master’s degree in the social sciences or humanities in Canada. This national program supports scholars in advancing their chosen discipline and furthering their research. The awards are administered jointly by Canada’s three granting agencies: CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC.
Each year, winners are selected on the basis of academic excellence, research potential, personal character and leadership skill.
Trinity Western University is pleased to announce that three outstanding TWU graduate students have been chosen to receive CGS-M awards in 2021. The award recipients are:
Dana Lai, MA Interdisciplinary Humanities
Faculty Supervisor: Holly Nelson, Ph.D.
Award: SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council)
Ashley McTaggart, MA Counselling Psychology
Faculty Supervisor: Marvin McDonald, Ph.D.
Award: CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)
Allison Yang, MA Counselling Psychology
Faculty Supervisor: Derrick Klaassen, Ph.D.
Award: SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council)
Congratulations to Dana Lai, Ashley McTaggart, and Allison Yang!
About Trinity Western University
Founded in 1962, Trinity Western University is Canada’s premier Christian liberal arts university dedicated to equipping students to establish meaningful connections between career, life, and the needs of the world. It is a fully accredited research institution offering liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional schools in business, nursing, education, human kinetics, graduate studies, and arts, media, and culture. It has four campuses and locations: Langley, Richmond-Lansdowne, Richmond-Minoru, and Ottawa. TWU emphasizes academic excellence, research, and student engagement in a vital faith community committed to forming leaders to have a transformational impact on culture. Learn more at www.twu.ca or follow us on Twitter @TrinityWestern, on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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