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I got a CGS with a score of 17 from committee 4. Others in my department who were on the same committee got 9 (rejected), 11 and 12.3 (waitlisted) and 13.5 (fellowship). Hope this helps!

A bit more information if it helps others: As mentioned in a previous post, I got the CGS this year as a first-time applicant with a score of 17, committee 4. At the time of the application I was finishing up my MA, had two submitted/under-review publications (one for the "short pieces" section of a major journal and one for a very small conference proceeding), and 4 conference presentations -- two small, student-run ones and two professional rather than academic. Other applicants from my department had way more research contributions and I thought this would affect my chances. So I think that research background counts, but isn't a make-or-break deal -- it can be made up in other areas. BTW, it turns out my MA supervisor (who's also our program director) has known for a few days, but wasn't allowed to tell me anything!

My letter came in today and I got the CGS with a score of 17, committee 4.

Has anyone got news from Concordia yet? I'm not sure if I should ask my department assistant or the university Awards Office. Nothing in the mail today (Montreal) and my frustration/anticipation is mounting!

For those who accepted the CGS-M at Concordia, have you heard anything about the Special Entrance Award for people coming? I emailed the graduate office twice in the past week but have not received a reply. Another question -- if you have the CGS-M this year are you eligible to apply for FQRSC masters next year (2016-2017)? The latter's rules on stacking aren't very clear.

Chose Concordia over McGill because of the larger SSHRC top-up. I really wanted to go to McGill for a change in environment (just finishing a 4-year undergrad at Concordia) but it's around a $5k difference in funding. I hope I've made a McGill alternate's day!

Offered at McGill and Concordia I know Concordia offers a $6k top-up but I can't find anything on whether McGill has something similar. Any ideas?

Yeah, I just asked if the could tell me anything about the SSHRC application to help my decision.

I got offers from two universities and both are allowing me to defer my decision until SSHRC results come out. I just emailed the grad program coordinator at both uni and they said no problem at all. I also was able to get updates on the SSHRC application (one of them recommended me yay!) so maybe you could just straight up ask about your status?

Hi everyone, a university told me they "supported" my SSHRC Masters application; I'm not sure what this means. Did they recommend me to SSHRC? Or is "supported" just grad-speak for having acknowledged receipt? I'm an undergrad (final semester) and it's my first application so please pardon my ignorance.