The J H Stewart Reid Memorial Fellowship Trust is a Canadian nonprofit organization established to honor the legacy of J.H. Stewart Reid, the first executive secretary of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). The trust administers an annual fellowship awarded to doctoral students pursuing advanced studies at Canadian universities.

History and Purpose

The trust was founded in memory of J.H. Stewart Reid, recognizing his contributions to higher education and academic advocacy in Canada. It aims to support the academic advancement of doctoral candidates by providing financial assistance to enable the completion of their research and studies.

Fellowship Details

Each year, the J H Stewart Reid Memorial Fellowship Trust awards a fellowship valued at $5,000. This award is tenable for one year and is open to students enrolled in any doctoral program at a Canadian university. The fellowship supports candidates who have demonstrated excellent academic performance and have progressed to advanced stages of their doctoral research, such as having completed comprehensive exams and received approval of their doctoral thesis proposal.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the fellowship:

• Canadian citizenship, landed immigrant status, or convention refugee status by April 30th of the application year.
• Enrollment in a doctoral program at a Canadian university.
• Completion of comprehensive examinations and acceptance of their doctoral thesis proposal by April 30th.
• A first-class academic record in their graduate program.
• Current scholarships held must not exceed a total value of $25,000, including the J.H. Stewart Reid Memorial Fellowship.

Administration and Application

The fellowship is administered through CAUT, and applications are accepted annually with deadlines typically around April 30. Detailed information about the application process, award policy, and previous recipients is available through the official Stewart Reid fellowship website maintained by CAUT.

Impact

Recipients of the J H Stewart Reid Memorial Fellowship have included outstanding doctoral candidates from various disciplines, contributing to Canadian academic excellence and research innovation. The trust continues to play a vital role in fostering scholarly development and honoring the enduring commitment of J.H. Stewart Reid to the academic community.

This nonprofit organization is registered under the business number 888532249RR0001 and operates within the framework of Canadian charitable trusts dedicated to educational advancement.