Cree8tiveGyal

I think that's something you'd definitely have to inquire with SSHRC or your Department about......I doubt that get too many people asking for less money! LOL...Congrats on the award, though!

Yes, I meant the year the applicant is in/entering. There must be different cut-offs depending on what year a person is in/entering - that makes sense to me.... Different number of applicants, yield different expectations. I mean, you can't really adjudicate a 1st year app against a 3rd year, whereas anyone entering 1st and 2nd year are eligible for the CGS and would more likely be read against one another. Who knows!...lol.....Congrats to MissTheory and to everyone again!

That makes sense Neatgirl. And maybe the year of application makes a difference, too?

Hey everyone.... I'm in Toronto and received my letter today. This line is mildly disturbing - "Payments due in subsequent fiscal years are subject to the availability of funds." Let's hope those business students with their extra funding can fix-up this economy for us.........lol

Definitely - I heard of one person at my last institution who was wait-listed and ended up receiving something in the fall. I don't know if it's an urban myth, but it provides a bit of hope! So has everyone heard one way or the other, then? I know the people outside of Canada are waiting - what about everyone in Canada? Is there anyone still waiting to hear from their institutions?

Sorry to hear that chenzitian - I hope you and the rest of SFUers hear tomorrow or shortly thereafter! Good luck!

Yes, thanks to everyone for their advice, tips, suggestions, thoughts, experiences, etc. Good luck everyone - hopefully Tuesday and the next week brings great news for all of those waiting!

Huge congrats, brewer! What a roller coaster of a week for you!

Thanks dramanda!

I just received word - My application was successful - SSHRC - CGS! Congrats to everyone! Last year my app at a diff university didn't even make it out of the SGS round - so you never know what can happen. Best of luck to everyone waiting to hear!

I'm hoping to hear back from the SGS this afternoon or tomorrow - anyone else at McMaster heard anything?

Sorry to hear that Snasser! But if anything, we've established through our various postings that the entire process is non-sensical and soooooo very random! I'm convinced they just put our names into a hat (a bowler hat of course) and draw......Wish you the best!

Hmmm.....Interesting to hear that Brock has released results, re: McMaster......I talked to our department's grad secretary this afternoon and she said she still hasn't received SSHRC results (I trust her highly)....or perhaps she's trying to soften the blow to my ego by making me wait for a rejection letter? Oh well - we shall see! Congratulations to everyone who is successful and better luck next year to those who aren't! Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences, opinions, theories, anxieties, etc.! I hope not to be back next year, but who knows!...lol......

Can I change my betting date?...lol....... Three cheers for optimism!!!

Agreed!...lol... I just love reading the various theories cooked up on this totally impossible-to-be-pinned-down selection process!!!...