The Dr. Morris Shumiatcher Graduate Scholarship in English was established as a tribute to the life of Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C., B.A., LL.M., and S.J.D., and to recognize a long-time Regina lawyer, intellectual, philanthropist writer, who passed away in 2004. The scholarship will provide funding support to a University of Regina MA or PhD candidate in English with a preference given to those who have participated in University debate competitions.
Established in 1911, University of Regina is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Regina (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saskatchewan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Saskatchewan, University of Regina (U of R) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Regina (U of R) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 108 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Canadian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.