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I would suggest you take the scholarship, with caution. How less known is your undergraduate institution? Do you already have plans for graduate or professional education after you finish as an undergrad? If so, can you find students from your prospective school (or schools from the same tier/ranking) at the kind of institution you would like to attend?Your work ethic and successes as an undergraduate student mean a lot, and the name on your graduate or professional degree means infinitely more than the name of your undergraduate institution, but there are limits to hard far you can get based on merit (unfortunately).I went to an institution of low repute (one of the smaller, least heard of SUNY institutions), from which I graduated with my BS in three years with a GPA of 3.99 (to my eternal chagrin). I was involved in service and leadership opportunities and did independent research at my university, and also had an absolutely golden letter of recommendation from the research adviser of my external REU internship. However, when I applied to top tier graduate programs at Yale, UC Davis et. al., they didn't even interview me- although the recruitment committee of only second tier university I applied to as a safety school was falling all over itself to secure me as a student (luckily, because otherwise I wouldn't have gotten into graduate school).After I had been settled into my program for some time, the head of recruitment took a moment to relate to me, all indignant, how he had nominated me for a fellowship from the graduate school, and the people in the fellowship office laughed him off, informing him that achievements at such an unheard of institution meant less than nothing. They informed him that while he might gamble on my being worth something, they were not so foolish as to believe I might be an individual of any quality.tl;dr there are limits to how far the 'just work hard and it doesn't matter where you went to college' argument can realistically take you. Make sure your college is at least moderately well thought of.

#1 Vanier Canada Graduate ScholarshipTo be considered for the Vanier Scholarship, you need to demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of academic achievement in Masters’ programs in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Health, Social Sciences or Humanities.The Canadian Government awards up to 167 scholarships annually. At any time, there are a total of up to 500 students with Vanier scholarships for their PhD programs in various Canadian institutions.Here are some other key points about this scholarship:You should first be enrolled in a PhD program at some Canadian universityThe scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studiesIn order to be eligible, there are three equally weighted evaluation criteria: academic excellence, research potential, and leadershipCandidates must be nominated by the Canadian Institution at which they want to studyAround 200 students every year get this scholarship to study at the University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, the University of Waterloo, the University of Alberta and nearly 100 other institutionsTimelineJuly – November: Applicants seek a nominating institution, prepare and submit application packageNovember 1, 2017: Deadline for institutions to submit nominations to the Vanier CGS programEnd of March 2018: Email notification to nomineesMay 1, 2018, September 1, 2018 or January 1, 2019: Payment begins#2 University of Waterloo International Master’s and Doctoral AwardsThe International Master’s and Doctoral Student Awards at the University of Waterlooare great funding opportunities for international students. Here are the key points of this scholarship:Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in research-based graduate degree programs at the University of Waterloo and hold a valid Canadian study permitStudents must meet the academic progress requirements of their program, and not have outstanding probationary admission requirements, or be concurrently receiving external awards or sponsorships, or be self-fundedValued at $2,045 per term for 2 years (Master’s) or $4,090 per term for 3 years (PhD)In addition, there are many more scholarships available for international students that you can search for over here. Most of these scholarships are given based on scholastic excellence and demonstrated interest in pursuing research in specific areas.Alan Plumtree Graduate Scholarship in Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering ($20,000)Conrad Family Scholarships for Master’s in Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program ($10,000 to $20,000)Devani Charities Graduate Engineering Entrance Scholarship ($1,500)Emergency Loan – Interest-free emergency loans are available to full-time graduate students who are experiencing short-term financial difficultyHira and Kamal Ahuja International Graduate Scholarship ($20,000)Jensen Hughes Graduate Fire Safety Award ($4,000)Kevin Kimsa MBET Graduate Scholarship ($10,000)Neelanjana Pal Memorial Scholarship ($3,250)Norman Esch Graduate Scholarship ($10,000)Roman Baldur Memorial Engineering Award ($2,250)SNC-Lavalin Graduate Scholarship in Engineering ($5,000)Stantec Graduate Scholarship in Civil Engineering ($3,000)Robbert Hartog Graduate ScholarshipRichard and Elizabeth Madter Graduate Award in Electrical and Computer Engineering#3 Ontario Graduate ScholarshipThe Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) program is funded by the provincial government to encourage excellence in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels. It is a merit-based scholarship and awards are available to students, including international students, in all disciplines of academic study. Key points of this scholarship include:It is valued at $15,000 per yearThe minimum duration the scholarship may be held for is two consecutive termsBe an international student studying in Ontario with a student study permit to be eligible for this awardApplication ProcessA candidate should have achieved a first-class average, (minimum of A-/80%)*, in EACH of the last two full-time academic years (eligibility averages are based on grades up to August 31, 2017).Transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions attended, whether a degree was received or not; graduate transcripts are required even if fall 2017 is the first term in the program.The same scholarship application form is also used to evaluate a candidate for Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST), which is also valued at $15,000 per year.Students have the option to take up the OGS or QEII-GSST award for a minimum of two terms (receiving $10,000 total) or three terms (receiving $15,000 total). The awards are non-renewable.An international student should submit his application by October 4, 2017.#4 Ontario Trillium ScholarshipOntario Trillium Scholarship program aims to attract more of the best qualified international students to Ontario for their PhD studies. Here are the key points of this scholarship:Each OTS is valued at $40,000 annually and is automatically renewable for an additional three yearsSix new awardees are selected every year at WaterlooRecipients must be international students, who hold a valid Canadian study permit and must be intending to pursue full-time graduate studies at the doctoral level in a degree granting program#5 University of Manitoba Graduate FellowshipsThe University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) are merit-based awards that are open to students of any nationality who will be registered as full-time graduate students (Masters or PhD) at the University of Manitoba.The scholarship is valued at $18,000 (PhD) and $14,000 (Master’s) for a 12-month periodStudents are eligible to receive fellowships for the first 24 months of their Master’s program and the first 48 months of their PhD programStudents with a minimum GPA of 3.75 (above B+) in each of the last two years of study at a recognized university based on a Bachelor, Master’s Graduate Diploma or a Doctoral DegreeStudents in all fields of graduate study with the exception of those in the College of Medicine and in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program are eligible to apply#6 University of Calgary Graduate AwardsInternational students are eligible to apply for many of the awards administered through the University of Calgary Graduate Scholarship Office. Here are the key points of this scholarship:You may apply for awards after you have submitted an application for admission and receive a University of Calgary student number.You must apply for graduate awards; you are not automatically considered.Scholarship value ranges from $1,000 to $40,000 and covers different fields of studyAdditional AwardsAlberta InnovatesFor students conducting research in the area of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Nanotechnology, Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Transcriptomics or RegulomicsAward value:$26,500 for master’s, up to two years and $31,500 for doctoral, up to four yearsOpen for international studentsLearn more – Alberta InnovatesGraduate Award CompetitionThe following scholarships are offered at a value as high as $36,000, and are awarded through the annual Graduate Award Competition:Izaak Walton Killam Doctoral ScholarshipsOpen Doctoral ScholarshipsSpecial AwardsBursariesTo be eligible, students must have achieved a first-class average, as determined by the university issuing the transcripts, in the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent). Only one application needs to be submitted by February 1. Results are announced between April and June for various awards.Learn more – Graduate Award Competition#7 Trudeau Foundation ScholarshipsThe Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation doctoral scholarships in the humanities and social sciences are special in terms of scope and stature in the country. Here are the key points of this scholarship:Each year, up to fifteen scholarships are awarded to Canadian and foreign doctoral candidatesStudents, who are enrolled full-time and in their first or second year (or in the process of enrolling) of a doctoral program in the Humanities and Social Sciences, can applyIts annual value is up to $60,000 per scholar for a maximum of three yearsEligibility: Full-time first or second year students enrolled (or in the process of enrolling) in a doctoral program in the humanities and social sciencesUp to one scholar in four per given year may be a non-Canadian (permanent resident or foreign national) enrolled full-time in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution. This applies in particular to students from emerging nations.Fields of research in Humanities and Social Sciences for which this award is given: Human Rights and Dignity, Responsible Citizenship, Canada in the World, and People and their Natural Environment#8 UBC Graduate Global Leadership FellowshipsThe Graduate Global Leadership Fellowshipsenable promising leaders from developing countries to pursue doctoral studies at UBC. The fellowships aim to support international students showing outstanding leadership in humanitarian and development work in their home country. Here are the key points of this scholarship:The scholarship value is $18,200 per year plus tuition for four yearsTwo new fellowships will be offered each yearBe a citizen of a developing country such as IndiaEvaluation CriteriaSelection is made based on the following criteria:#1 Academic Excellence (30%) – As demonstrated by academic transcripts, awards and distinctions#2 Research Ability / Potential (30%) – Quality of analytical skills, ability to think critically, ability to apply skills and knowledge, judgment, originality, initiative and autonomy, determination, and ability to complete projects within an appropriate period of time—as demonstrated in the description of the degree program and by work experience, research contributions, letters of appraisal#3 Leadership in development of civil and sustainable society in home country (40%) – Established record of leadership in professional, academic or volunteer work – as demonstrated in personal statement; work experience, community involvement and other extracurricular activities; communication skills; and letters of appraisal#9 Banting Postdoctoral FellowshipsBanting Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered by the Canadian government to international students undertaking postgraduate study within the natural and social sciences or health research. Here are the key points of this scholarship:70 fellowships are awarded annually; a total of up to 140 awards are active at any timeValued at $70,000 per year and for a maximum of 2 yearsTimelinesApril – September – Applicants seek endorsement from host institution to apply, prepare and submit application (institutions may have internal deadlines).September 20, 2017 – Deadline for complete application submissionMid February, 2018 – Applicants are emailed about resultsApril to October 2018 – Payment begins#10 Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s ProgramThe objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) Program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Here are the key points of this scholarship:Valued at $17,500 for 12 months, non-renewablebe enrolled in, have applied for, or will apply for full-time admission to an eligible graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level at a Canadian institution with a CGS M allocation#11 NSERC Postgraduate scholarshipsVarious Canadian government scholarships, grants and awards available to outstanding students undertaking study in the natural sciences or engineering at an accredited Canadian university. Click here for more information.#12 Carleton University Awards for International StudentsScholarships to study in Canada at Carleton University, open to all graduate students, who are automatically considered for the awards upon application.Teaching Assistantships (TA)TAs assist faculty members with various duties, which might include conducting labs or study groups, assisting with lecture preparation, marking assignments and tests, etc.A TA work assignment may take place outside the academic unit to which you are applying if your academic record shows strengths in other areas. Carleton offers TAs a wide range of training opportunities through a variety of offices and for which you will get paid.The following are some key points about TAs:Value: more than $10,000 per yearRequirement: a minimum GPA of 84% or higher with proficiency in EnglishTA’s work a maximum of 10 hours per weekResearch Assistantships (RA)RAs are hired by faculty members (normally your supervisor) to assist with a research project that will be directly related to your own research. RAs are paid for with funds from the faculty member’s external contracts or research grants.The employment consists of on-campus work where you may be asked to help with the research being conducted, such as scholarly review of journals, conducting experiments, recording data, conducting interviews, etc.The following are some key points about RAs:Value: Varies depending on the ResearcherRequirements: a minimum GPA of 84% or higherThe guidelines for RA employment are normally determined by the agency, council or business providing the contract or grant to the faculty memberMerit ScholarshipsThese scholarships are based on your academic grades of your previous degree and are available for top-quality students. Recommendations for these scholarships are made by your department during the application. These scholarships are valued at $1,000 – $12,000 per year.Click here for more information about scholarships at Carleton University.#13 Dalhousie University ScholarshipsScholarships for current and prospective international/domestic students of all levels, studying at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Click here for more information.#14 Fairleigh Dickinson Scholarships for International StudentsScholarships for international students of all levels, undertaking study in Canada at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Vancouver. Click here for more information.#15 McGill University Scholarships and Student AidGraduate funding is handled by the university’s academic departments and candidates should inquire about financial support accordingly. Students in research-based programs are typically supported by McGill funding (fellowships and assistantships) as well as external funding (grants and fellowships administered by provincial and federal governments or other agencies).Click here for more information.#16 Queen’s University International ScholarshipsA number of scholarships for international students to study in Canada at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Some awards are solely open to students from India, Pakistan and the US. Click here for more information.#17 University of Saskatchewan International Student AwardsMerit-based ‘excellence’ scholarships to study in Canada, for undergraduate international students at the University of Saskatchewan. Click here for more information.#18 Simon Fraser University Financial Aid and AwardsA range of scholarships and other funding opportunities for domestic and international students currently studying or planning to study at Simon Fraser University.In addition, Bursaries are available to International students. Bursaries are a supplemental source of funding for students with demonstrated financial need; that is, they should not be treated as your primary source of funding.Eligibility requirement: To apply for a bursary you must:have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 at SFU (waived for students in their first term at SFU).be enrolled full-time in an approved program, unless otherwise stipulated.have a demonstrated financial need (as assessed by SFU).Click here for more information.#19 Western University International Admission ScholarshipsVarious Canadian scholarships offered to international students undertaking study at the University of Western Ontario. Click here for more information.#Additional 12 ScholarshipsUniversity of AlbertaUniversity of British ColumbiaUniversity of CalgaryMcGill University (addition scholarship 1, addition scholarship 2)McMaster University (additional scholarship 1, additional scholarship 2)University of OttawaQueen’s UniversityUniversity of SaskatchewanUniversity of Toronto (additional scholarship 1, additional scholarship 2)University of WaterlooUniversity of Western Ontario (additional scholarship 1, additional scholarship 2)Dalhousie University (additional scholarship)

I had the precise same experience at an Ivy League university.The reasons for such performance could be very varied and it is virtually impossible to comment on your situation without any details. It’d be giving all sorts of elaborately detailed cures without even having any idea of the diagnosis of the malady in question.Firstly, I have little idea what you mean by “grades suck”. Because for a lot of kids, getting a B plus or even an A minus is terrible. No intention to trivialize your troubles, just that it’s hard to know whether your standards are impossibly high. Mine were not.Or for that matter what a “very good SAT score” means, especially in terms of the relevance of verbal and quantitative components. A very high SAT may be disproportionately because of killing the verbal component, but that wouldn’t matter much if you are majoring in a subject like math (or conversely acing the quant part, if you are majoring in English literature).My experience at an Ivy League university (UPenn) was for my post graduate (Ph.D) degree. I’d had top grades in undergrad and by that I mean ranking first in the county/district among five medical schools in India. For the record, it is much harder getting into med school in India than it is in America, the acceptance rate is way below even 1% - largely because some 70–80% of all positions are blocked off and reserved by quota, it is affirmative action gone mad on “Hulk-sized” steroids. It means in terms of cruel contradiction then that most of the Indian doctors I know are either typically much smarter or monumentally stupider (the “reservation docs” which is the majority) than American ones.But just in case American professors might not have known what that top ranking meant in terms of caliber, I put any such doubts to rest with a 2400/2400 on my GRE (2300/2400 was the cut off for the 99th percentile). That was 800/800 in each of the three sections - verbal, quant and analytical.But in my first semester at Penn, my grades were terribly mediocre.I barely managed to pull through. Four B- grades and one C.It wasn’t like I wasn’t smart enough or wasn’t studying enough.But without trying to make it sound like an excuse, it was a whole slew of factors which I was plainly well aware of even when coming in.The subjects were completely different - molecular biology and biophysics, as opposed to ones like anatomy or surgery which I had studied for the previous five years. Most of my classmates had majored in related subjects in their undergrad, while I could barely remember my high school chemistry or physics after half a decade of med school.The method of study was different - no rote memorization as in med school, most exams were experimental simulations or problems to be solved.I had no previous lab research experience, unlike all of my classmates who’d had some solid familiarity with running experiments as undergrads (my skills were in diagnosing and treating patients in a hospital, something of little relevance).And this wasn’t a matter of some personal goals or dissatisfaction. No, I was summoned by the dean of the Ph.D program and gently told that I needed to keep at least a B+ in each course.This shit was serious. Because these folks were funding me to the tune of no less than $60,000 a year ($40K in tuition and $20K in living expenses), they’d even nominated me as only one of two among our class for the prestigious Howard Hughes fellowship. And when someone is throwing that amount of money at you, you had better bring your A-game.As weird as it may sound, I wasn’t flustered because I knew it would take a semester (or even two) to get up to speed. In fact I remember taking a couple of my classmates out for a beer when I didn’t flunk in that first semester and they probably pitied my sorry ass thinking that I must be nuts to have such pathetically low expectations to go out celebrating Bs!But my expectations were realistic, how I went in knowing that the first semester or even first two semesters wouldn’t be pretty.It didn’t worry me but yes, it would have if I had continued to get Bs and Cs. Didn’t happen. Once I got up to speed, I aced all of my courses in Year 2 (some fourteen to sixteen of them, I cleaned up shop with all straight As), went to the top of my class but to an informed observer that wouldn’t have been surprising knowing where I started from.Here’s the thing -You don’t get top grades or top SAT scores if you’re dumb.So get that straight first. I don’t care what you “feel”. Just as I wouldn’t bullshit someone with low scores or grades just to make them feel better.This isn’t to mean that you’re necessarily a genius or something, but I’ve yet to see a dunderhead manage to pull that kind of shit off.You don’t just somehow fall in ass backwards by sheer luck into top grades and test scores! This isn’t some kind of lottery.And I don’t care what kind of comforting shit folks need to tell themselves to sleep at night about having low test scores and grades, how those are “just numbers”, they mean nothing blah blah… Those are usually very good predictors of academic performance.Universities don’t just use them because they have some weird fetish for staring at numbers.So you have to ask what is going on? And for how long?A lack of effort?Having problems with English as a second language?Unrealistic expectations of what “not sucks” means?Tried to take advanced courses where you are well in above your head? - A lot of advanced courses simply require preliminary knowledge. It’s not a question of analytical horsepower but it’s easy to feel “stupid” when some brushing up of the gaps in knowledge will solve that.Other issues which you’re grappling with outside of academia?The reason I list all of those is not as some random laundry list but because they’re all factors which will solidly impact your performance without having anything to do with your intellectual talent.Look, unless you flunked out of this university, you might not yet realize the premium which comes from an Ivy League degree.If you had the grades and scores to get in there, then you have the brains to pull it off.But raw intellectual prowess is essential, just that it isn’t enough all by itself.So get some sense of perspective here about what “devastating failure” is. There are way tougher things in the future just lying in wait to pounce on and test you. I won’t go advising you to work harder or do this or that, because quite plainly I have no idea what the root cause of this issue is. So it’d be shooting in the dark.But you surely do know the reason better. Then fix it.It’s a fair bet that you have the horsepower to get through your academic stuff, so be careful about not getting hung over this kind of “Maybe I’m just dumb” stuff.Because it will only serve to distract you from addressing the stumbling block, which is more likely to be a non-intellect related matter but one which it is critical to address all the same.