Canadian Derivatives Scholarship
The registration period is now over.
Are you conducting an innovative research project on derivatives? Apply today for the 2017-2018 Canadian Derivatives Scholarship!
Award
One postgraduate scholarship (Ph.D., DBA, EDBA) of $25,000
Field of study
Finance, mathematics, economy, financial engineering, accounting, actuarial or other related disciplines
Eligibility conditions
- Registered in a full-time postgraduate program at a Canadian university
- Currently conducting a research project (essay, paper, thesis or article) on exchange-traded derivatives or any topic related to the Montréal Exchange's business
Required documents
- Completed application
- Plan of the research project (two pages maximum)
- Scholarship essay (one page maximum)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Official transcript of all previous university studies
- Two referrals or evaluation forms (one from your Research Director and one from a Professor or Professional)
Submission deadline
Friday, June 2, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. (ET)
Any questions? Email: lesboursesdelabourse@tmx.com
Selection committee
- Jacques-A. Caussignac, Vice-President, Derivatives Growth and Innovation, Montréal Exchange
- Pierre-Paul Côté, Attorney
- Maher Kooli, Professor of Finance, ESG-UQAM
- Sylvain Perreault, Chief Compliance Officer, Desjardins Group
Selection criteria
- Level of innovation and enthusiasm in research topic
- Leadership and initiative in academic or professional activities
- Outstanding academic performance
Additional information
- Proof of enrolment in a full-time postgraduate program required
- Candidates are not restricted to the Canadian Derivatives Scholarship and can apply for additional scholarships