Canada Graduate Scholarship (SSHRC) MA 2018-19

[socinerd]

Finishing my undergrad at Carleton, and I was waitlisted as an alternate here... not offered at McGill. 

Just wanted to let alternates at Carleton know though... our university (admin staff) has been on strike for the past four weeks and they just returned on Wednesday. I wonder if alternate offers are being sent out or if the FGPA office is really backed up and is delayed in sending out offers (of admission and/or ) to alternates. I tried calling but I haven't been able to get ahold of anyone yet.

Anyone out there who was initially an alternate receive an offer since April 1? Or anyone have luck contacting the office and asking? 

 

[RavenAndTheCrow]

I've been an alternate at Carleton for SSHRC since April 1st. I received an email today saying that my status changed... I just logged in and it looks like I've been offered funding!

I was also an alternate for UOttawa so my spot was declined. For all fellow alternates there, you'll at least be moved up a spot. Good luck everyone!!

[socinerd]

 

57 minutes ago, RavenAndTheCrow said:

I've been an alternate at Carleton for SSHRC since April 1st. I received an email today saying that my status changed... I just logged in and it looks like I've been offered funding!

I was also an alternate for UOttawa so my spot was declined. For all fellow alternates there, you'll at least be moved up a spot. Good luck everyone!!

Congrats!  When did you get the email? I am antsy now! I called the office on Friday and they said but I will likely be receiving an offer this week. I hope I move up as well.... fingers crossed!

[RavenAndTheCrow]

@socinerd I just received the email today at around noon. I've got my fingers crossed for you too - I've been checking religiously every day, so I know exactly how you feel. I hope you get it soon so the wait can finally be over!!

[inthewake]

Has anyone who was given alternate status for Concordia heard anything back or seen any movement? I've been hesitant to contact the graduate funding office to see if all offers have been accepted but still curious to see if any alternates have had their status changed to 'offered' since the 1st.

[BriannaKarri]

On 2018-04-09 at 3:10 PM, socinerd said:

 

Congrats!  When did you get the email? I am antsy now! I called the office on Friday and they said but I will likely be receiving an offer this week. I hope I move up as well.... fingers crossed!

Which office at Carleton do you call to check your ranking?

 

[ioapplicant]

I just got moved up the waitlist at Guelph to be offered (and accepted) CGS-M! Soooo excited! 

[CrazyPugLady]

13 hours ago, BriannaKarri said:

Which office at Carleton do you call to check your ranking?

 

You contact the FGPA. The main contact person is Leslie Main.

[BriannaKarri]

Carleton wouldn't release my ranking and just told me to be patient without taking my name or student number. So the waiting continues. 

[Sundaythecat]

I was originally not offered at Carleton for a SSHRC, but as of April 8, I am now considered an alternate... has anyone ever heard of this happening? 

[healthpsych]

12 hours ago, Sundaythecat said:

I was originally not offered at Carleton for a SSHRC, but as of April 8, I am now considered an alternate... has anyone ever heard of this happening? 

I’ve never heard of it happening, but I guess they had more people reject their offers than expected. Hopefully you get off the alternate list  

[Saiyph]

What is the latest people have seen movement from alternate lists to offers? I suppose one would expect a fair bit of movement in the first few days of April, and then near the 21 day mark?

[GuelphArtHistory]

Still on the waitlist for SSHRC and OGS at Guelph... Hoping there's some more movement over the next week or two.

[socinerd]

2 hours ago, healthpsych said:

I’ve never heard of it happening, but I guess they had more people reject their offers than expected. Hopefully you get off the alternate list  

That's strange... I was told that I'd likely get off the alternate list next week... I don't think this is the case considering that there are still alternates out there.. 

[Sundaythecat]

On 2018-04-14 at 2:09 PM, socinerd said:

That's strange... I was told that I'd likely get off the alternate list next week... I don't think this is the case considering that there are still alternates out there.. 

Are you on the alternate list as well at Carleton? If so, who told you that you’d make it off the list next week? As I was told they couldn’t share that information. I was also told that my change in status was due to clerical error. 

[socinerd]

3 hours ago, Sundaythecat said:

Are you on the alternate list as well at Carleton? If so, who told you that you’d make it off the list next week? As I was told they couldn’t share that information. I was also told that my change in status was due to clerical error. 

I am on the alternate list. A lady at the FGPA told me that I should be patient and that it very likely that I'll make it off the list on Monday or Tuesday of this week... heres to hoping. 

[bonnszai]

Another other alternates at McGill hear back yet? :B

Edited April 17, 2018 by bonnszai

[socinerd]

Just got offered SSHRC from Carleton! 

[CrazyPugLady]

3 hours ago, socinerd said:

Just got offered SSHRC from Carleton! 

Congrats! I'm from Carleton too, but in the PhD. I am assuming it's sociology?  Feel free to DM me if you have any questions or wanna meet up or something!

[Executive-D]

I don't see a CIHR thread so I'll post here: just got offered CGS-M (CIHR) for uOttawa off the waitlist!

[bonnszai]

Still playing the waiting game - at this point I don't expect to receive anything, but I just wish the process was a bit more transparent. Oh well. 

Edited April 25, 2018 by bonnszai

[BriannaKarri]

I was just offered a SSHRC from Carleton this morning! 

[Seaz]

Went from waitlist to offered at Western! I will be accepting.  Good luck to anyone else waiting.

[perseide]

I accepted SSHRC from York a few weeks ago, but I haven't received an email or anything giving me further instructions on how to sign up for direct deposit/award holder's manual/etc... is this normal? Does anyone have any information/can anyone confirm that they also didn't receive anything else after accepting?

[socinerd]

On 5/21/2018 at 1:55 PM, perseide said:

I accepted SSHRC from York a few weeks ago, but I haven't received an email or anything giving me further instructions on how to sign up for direct deposit/award holder's manual/etc... is this normal? Does anyone have any information/can anyone confirm that they also didn't receive anything else after accepting?

Didn't receive anything, just looked online to see what the next steps were and went to the Graduate awards officer to hand in my acceptance papers. My school deposits SSHRC through your student account so you have to ask for the money to be withdrawn from the account. Hope this helps!