CASAssistantshipApplication

Applying for Assistantships and Fellowships

Applying for awards
Awards for the academic year are made in June for assistantships starting in September, and applications for Fall assistantships must be made in early March (the deadline will be posted on the home page) However, applications for assistantships may be made at any time during the year—these will be held and acted upon if assistantships become available mid-year. Each application must be accompanied by a letter, providing a rationale for seeking the assistantship, and a preference for the assignment, and the duration of the award (single semester, Fall/Spring). In the case of a student seeking continued support, the application must be accompanied by a report on duties/activities carried out under previous assistantships.

Review Procedures
The Department’s Assistantship Coordinator reviews all applications and the supporting documents, and proposes to the Department a list of students recommended for awards, and the amount of those awards. The Department reviews these recommendations and makes the final decision on who gets assistantships and the award amounts. This procedure takes place annually, and at any time an assistantship vacancy occurs.