The UELAC Scholarship

The UELAC mandate includes the understanding of the role and impact of the Loyalists on our country of Canada. While part of that comes from family histories, genealogies, military records and existing published works, ongoing research and analysis is needed.

To promote and reward such scholarship, the UELAC Scholarship is available to Masters and PhD students who are undertaking a program in relevant research. This topic should further Canada's understanding of the Loyalists and our appreciation of their, or their immediate descendants, influence on Canada.

The award is for $2,500 per year and will be provided for each of two years for Masters and three years for PhD students, depending on satisfactory progress in their studies. The student must intend to use the award in the academic year following the receipt of the award and use the money for fees and books.

Upon completion, a copy of the thesis must be presented to the Association.

Preference may be given to students who have taken an undergraduate degree in history, to those who are of proven Loyalist descent, and to students at Universities in Canada.

To apply, see the details below. As part of the application, a written succinct research proposal outlining the planned program, along with a reference letter from the student's academic supervisor are required.

Other key parts of the application include contact information along with details about the University and Supervisor. An interview may be required.

The UELAC reserves the right to award the Scholarship in accordance with its sole discretion.

Questions may be sent to UELAC by email or post - see the contact information at Dominion Office.

To apply for the scholarship, the requirements above must be met. You may begin with email, but a formal document in writing is required as the final form of the application. Applications will be accepted until Feb. 28 each year.

Your final application should include the following:

• Your full mail, telephone and email contact information
• Citizenship
• University where registered
• Name of supervising professor, plus contact details
• Proof of prior studies
• Degree Expected from current studies
• Written succinct research proposal outlining the planned program
• Reference letter from your academic supervisor