Overview
The N. Sivalingam Award for Tamil Studies is intended to encourage and promote research with a substantive focus on Tamil language, history, culture, society, or the Tamil diaspora, but comparative research is also eligible. The award will provide financial support to full-time graduate students at 91ÑÇÉ« who have demonstrated the need to conduct fieldwork, research, or Tamil language training to complete a thesis or dissertation on such a topic. The award is open to domestic and international students enrolled in graduate studies at 91ÑÇÉ« who have a grade point average of at least B+.
The N. Sivalingam Award for Tamil Studies was created in memory of the late Nagaratnam Sivalingam. Mr. Sivalingam was a pioneer and leader of the Tamil community in Canada, who dedicated his life to promoting both Tamil culture and issues of concern to the community.
How to Apply
- Students must apply through the Ìý²õ²â²õ³Ù±ð³¾.
Contact
- 91ÑÇÉ« Centre for Asian Research
8th floor Kaneff Tower
Phone: 416-736-5821
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