The O'Brien Foundation Fellow Award 2024-2025

Awards are for graduate studies in any discipline at any recognized (accredited, degree-granting) university or institution in Canada or abroad. Established in 1971, The Leonard and Kathleen O'Brien Humanitarian Trust provides postgraduate fellowships for current or former residents of the Province of New Brunswick who are pursuing advanced (postgraduate) study or research in any academic, artistic, or professional field at any recognized university or research establishment. The fellowships are administered by a Committee known as The O'Brien Foundation. ...

• Table of Content
• About The O'Brien Foundation
• The O'Brien Foundation Fellow Award
• Aim and Benefits of The O'Brien Foundation Fellow Award
• Requirements for The O'Brien Foundation Fellow Award Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for The O'Brien Foundation Fellow Award
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About The O'Brien Foundation

The O'Brien Foundation is a humanitarian trust, operated exclusively for educational purposes. Established in 1971, The Leonard and Kathleen O'Brien Humanitarian Trust provides postgraduate fellowships for current or former residents of the Province of New Brunswick who are pursuing advanced (postgraduate) study or research in any academic, artistic, or professional field at any recognized university or research establishment. The fellowships are administered by a Committee known as The O'Brien Foundation. The Honourable J. Leonard O'Brien was a life-lo... continue reading

The O'Brien Foundation Fellow Award

• Category Fellowship
• SponsorThe O'Brien Foundation
• City to study -
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline November 1, 2024

Aim and Benefits of The O'Brien Foundation Fellow Award

• Value of award is unspecified ("Successful candidates may receive a sum at the discretion of the Committee of up to $15,000.") Awards granted in the past 5 years have ranged from $3000 to $12,000. This is a one-time, non-renewable award, tenable for a 12-month period.
• The Committee reserves the right to make no awards in any given year but, depending on the applications, may award as many as ten Fellowships. 

Note: Applicants who were unsuccessful in any previous year may reapply in subsequent years without penalty: each new application is considered on its own merits.

Requirements for The O'Brien Foundation Fellow Award Qualification

To be eligible, applicants must be current or former residents of the Province of New Brunswick who have graduated from a University. 

Specifically, this means that when you submit your application for an O'Brien Fellowship, you

• Must be registered in an accredited graduate (master’s or doctoral-level) degree program, as shown on an official transcript. Applicants who are currently in a Master’s program should also provide an official transcript of their undergraduate studies
• Must have resided in the province of New Brunswick for 5 years or more, now or in the past (at the time of application) 
• Must be able to demonstrate that a major focus of your degree involves research, creative, or professional training that leads to the credential you are seeking.
• Must include evidence of substantial scholarly or creative achievement or proposed work beyond coursework such as: theses/dissertations, reports, or capstone projects, conference presentations, publications, public performances, gallery shows, film festival participation, etc. 

The award of a Fellowship is not based on financial need and is not restricted by age. Awards are made based on academic achievement and/or existing professional standing and character and integrity. The Committee may also give preference to students who intend to return to and remain in the Province of New Brunswick upon completion of their studies.

Interview date, Process and Venue for The O'Brien Foundation Fellow Award

Applicants may be asked to attend an interview before the Committee. If successful, upon completing the year of study or research for which the award was made, the Fellow will be required to submit a report of his/her study or research to the Committee.

Application Deadline

November 1, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to The O'Brien Foundation on www.obrienfoundation.ca to apply

The completed application form, two letters of support, and official transcripts must reach the O'Brien Foundation no later than the first of November. Carefully read the "conditions of award" section of this website--especially the eligibility requirements--before starting an application. To complete the application process, read instructions below carefully. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered for an award.

For more details on how to apply visit the website

For more details, visit The O'Brien Foundation Fellow Award webpage