FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Graduate Scholarship Office Earth Sciences, Room 1010

2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 1N4

grad.ucalgary.ca

2021 VANIER PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT FORM (PAF)

Eligibility requirements are available at Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships • When complete, save as ‘YourLastName-PAF.pdf’ and submit by e-mail to gsaward@ucalgary.ca. Supporting documents

are not required at this time.• Deadline is June 8, 2020 It is highly recommended you submit as early as possible and that you discuss your application

with your supervisor and program• Feedback will not be provided by the Vanier PAF review committee.

PART 1: PERSONAL & ACADEMIC INFORMATION

PART 2: ACADEMIC HISTORY List ALL post-secondary institutions you have attended and completed a degree/diploma/certificate. Include current/upcoming University of Calgary program even if no grades are assigned. Additional institutions may be attached on a separate page.

Indicate the total number of months of graduate studies you expect to complete by May 1, 2021 (No more than 20 months at the PhD level unless in a combined master's/PhD or transferred to PhD from master’s.) Master’s full-time studies Master’s part-time studies Doctoral full-time studies Doctoral part-time studies

PART 3: AWARDS AND OTHER RECOGNITIONS List post-secondary scholarships/awards/bursaries held, with dates of tenure.

Family Name First Name(s)

UCID # Your UofC E-mail Address

Program Area of Proposed Research

Supervisor’s Name Supervisor’s E-mail Address

Citizenship: Canadian or Permanent Resident International

I will be applying under the following research agency: CIHR NSERC SSHRC

Academic Institution/Location Degrees/Diplomas

Completed (or to be completed)

Month/Year Started

Month/Year Awarded

(or expected)

Instruction in English

(yes/no)

Name of Scholarship or Award Month/Year Started Month/Year

Ended Value Source of Funds

(Federal, Provincial etc)

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PART 4: DESCRIPTION OF LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS See selection criteria and Vanier instructions. Do not exceed the visible space within the text box. Use Calibri 11 point font.

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PART 5: PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS See Vanier instructions. Beginning with the most recent, list in standard format. Do not exceed the visible space within the text box.You may attach additional pages in this section if necessary. Save additional pages in Word format and email with your PAF. Use Calibri 11 point font.

PART 6: OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION (For example, justification for completing both master’s and doctorate at the University of Calgary.) Do not exceed the visible space within the text box. Use Calibri 11 point font.

http://www.vanier.gc.ca/en/nomination_process-processus_de_mise_en_candidature.html

Eligibility requirements are available at Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships When complete, save as ‘YourLastName-PAF.pdf’ and submit by e-mail to gsaward@ucalgary.ca. Supporting documents are not required at this time. Deadline is August 14, 2017 It is highly recommended you submit as early as possible and that you discuss your application with your supervisor and program Feedback will not be provided by the Vanier PAF review committee.Part 1: Personal & Academic Information(or to be completed)                    Part 3: awards and other recognitions     Part 5: publications, CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS

Academic InstitutionLocationRow1: DegreesDiplomas Completed or to be completedRow1: MonthYear StartedRow1: MonthYear Awarded or expectedRow1: Instruction in English yesnoRow1: Academic InstitutionLocationRow2: DegreesDiplomas Completed or to be completedRow2: MonthYear StartedRow2: MonthYear Awarded or expectedRow2: Instruction in English yesnoRow2: Academic InstitutionLocationRow3: DegreesDiplomas Completed or to be completedRow3: MonthYear StartedRow3: MonthYear Awarded or expectedRow3: Instruction in English yesnoRow3: Academic InstitutionLocationRow4: DegreesDiplomas Completed or to be completedRow4: MonthYear StartedRow4: MonthYear Awarded or expectedRow4: Instruction in English yesnoRow4: Name of Scholarship or AwardRow1: MonthYear StartedRow1_2: MonthYear EndedRow1: ValueRow1: Source of Funds Federal Provincial etcRow1: Name of Scholarship or AwardRow2: MonthYear StartedRow2_2: MonthYear EndedRow2: ValueRow2: Source of Funds Federal Provincial etcRow2: Name of Scholarship or AwardRow3: MonthYear StartedRow3_2: MonthYear EndedRow3: ValueRow3: Source of Funds Federal Provincial etcRow3: Name of Scholarship or AwardRow4: MonthYear StartedRow4_2: MonthYear EndedRow4: ValueRow4: Source of Funds Federal Provincial etcRow4: Family Name: First Names: UCID: Your UofC Email Address: Area of Proposed Research: Supervisors Name: Supervisors Email Address: Citizenship: OffResearch: OffGraduate Program: [Select One]M FT: D PT: M PT: D FT: Part 4: Read this additional information, then delete before you complete this section.

Write a self-assessment detailing your academic and non-academic activities/accomplishments, your leadership activities, and why you judge yourself to be deserving of a Vanier CGS. This description should go beyond a simple list of accomplishments; outline for the committee the ways in which these accomplishments demonstrate your leadership abilities and skills. Describe how your leadership skills have contributed to your accomplishments, for example: how you to created opportunities beyond those that were immediately available to you (due to employment, volunteerism, or circumstance); how you have motivated others to willingly collaborate on a project or enterprise; how you have taken on responsibility for a group, or any other ways in which you have effected change.For those whose Leadership experiences originate in work or volunteer opportunities, provide context for the selection committee that demonstrates how your contribution went beyond the expectations of your work/volunteer position. Your communication skills are reflected by the clarity of your application, which speaks to your leadership potential and demonstrated ability.Part 5: Part 6: