Application Deadline: November 1st of each year
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The completed application form, three 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.
You must apply directly through the online application form. It is strongly suggested that you complete long answers off-line and then copy-and-paste text into the online form. Once you've filled out all fields and pressed "Submit application," you will receive a confirmation copy of your submission at the email address you provided on the form. (This confirms that your application has been received by the O'Brien Foundation.) Next, download the Letter of Support file: follow instructions on that document and forward it to each of your referees. Your referees should send their Letter of Support directly to The Executive Director of the O'Brien Foundation at the email address shown below--i.e., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (This email is the "electronic link" referred to in No. 9. on the application form.) You are also responsible for ensuring that your official transcripts from post-secondary institutions are sent by the issuing college/university, directly to the O'Brien Foundation. (See complete address below.)
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Applications are accepted for work at the Masters and Doctoral degree levels only. An applicant will be eligible only if he/she can demonstrate that a major focus of his/her degree involves research or creative activity.
Candidates in creative or performance work such as Fine Arts or Music are invited to provide samples of creative work (e.g. recording or portfolio) for review. Materials submitted will not be returned. Any items that cannot be submitted online (for example, transcripts) should be sent to:
Executive Director
The O'Brien Foundation
215 Kings College Rd
Fredericton, New Brunswick
CANADA E3B 2E6
Telephone: (506) 472-4277
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This is a one-time, non-renewable award. The award is tenable for a 12 month period and will be paid in two installments contingent upon continued registration in the program.
Application Form
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