Funding for Graduate Students

Recognition for excellence and artistic potential.

There are several forms of financial assistance and support available to graduate students at Emily Carr.

Please note that some eligibility requirements apply to the funding opportunities below.

These opportunities are not exhaustive. We encourage all graduate students to do their own research into funding opportunities.

To recognize high academic achievement and creative potential, we offer graduate entrance scholarships to incoming students who are beginning their study.

Upon acceptance, we offer non-renewable, non-transferable tuition waivers to domestic and international applicants in all graduate programs.

You do not need to apply for an entrance scholarship. All applicants are considered. The selection is made based on the academic and artistic merit of your application.

Questions? Get in touch with us: masters@ecuad.ca

The current maximum loan for students receiving funding through BC is $5,440 per semester, but each student's actual eligibility will be determined based upon their individual financial circumstance. Students from other provinces will be subject to the maximums of their home province.

As this funding will not cover both tuition and living expenses, students are encouraged to seek out alternate forms of funding like grants and scholarships by doing an exhaustive internet search. We recommend exploring online scholarship search tools, such as www.studentawards.com, www.scholarshipscanada.com and www.fastweb.com.

It is important to note that some Master of Fine Arts (Low-Residency) students are eligible to apply for government student loans. Contact the Financial Aid + Awards office for more details.

Questions? Get in touch with us to make an appointment:

Phone: 604.844.3844
Email: finawards@ecuad.ca

Current students can also make appointments online.

Our office is located in the Student Commons (Level 2, B2110).

American citizens are able to secure private student loans through Sallie Mae Smart Option Loans. Information and applications are available at: https://www.salliemae.com/

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is the federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences. Through its programs and policies, the Council enables the highest levels of research excellence in Canada, and facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration across research disciplines, universities and all sectors of society. All qualified students are encouraged to develop a SSHRC application.

The Canada Graduate Scholarships Program (CGS) Master program offers one-time, non-renewable, twelve-month awards valued at $17,500 each and tenable only at recognized Canadian universities. These are only for applicants who will be registered as full-time students at the Master level in a discipline supported by SSHRC.

The qualifications to apply to this program are as follows:

  • The student must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; and
  • The student must be applying for support to pursue your first graduate degree (i.e., master's or equivalent) and should not have completed more than 12 months of full-time graduate study at the proposed start date of the award. All previous studies at the graduate level, regardless of discipline, will be included in determining eligibility.

For further information visit http://www.sshrc.ca/

Students will receive assistance in developing their SSHRC application as part of the program curriculum.

Established as an independent trust under the Will of the last Rt. Hon. William Mackenzie King (1874 - 1950), the Open Scholarship is available to graduates of Canadian universities who pursue graduate study in any discipline in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded each year.

Visit their website for further information.

Professional development is an important component of Graduate Studies at Emily Carr University. Graduate students have the opportunity to work as Research Assistants, Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows.

Students interested in pedagogical practices can be involved in the delivery of undergraduate courses, with the support of seasoned faculty members and access to various teaching and learning resources.

Students interested in expanding their research experience can collaborate with faculty who hold similar research goals, and be involved in projects led by our on-campus research labs.