The ACSUS Distinguished Dissertation Award is a prize offered by the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS) to recognize exceptional doctoral research on Canada conducted at American institutions. Here's a brief overview:

• Award: $500
• Purpose: To honor distinguished doctoral research that focuses on Canada.
• Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their Ph.D., be members of ACSUS, and be nominated by a faculty member serving on their dissertation committees at universities in the United States.
• Selection Criteria: The work should be original and contribute to the nominee's discipline, with at least 50% of the content focused on Canada. The topic must be comparative in nature, and the dissertation will be judged based on its substantive and methodological quality, originality of thought, and clarity.
• Application Materials: Application must include a letter of support from the student's dissertation advisor and one from an additional reference who is not a member of ACSUS. It must also include a copy of the dissertation (not to exceed 500 words), a one-page resume of the nominee, and all materials must be submitted electronically.
• Deadline: August 1
• More Information: http://www.acsus.org

This is a great opportunity for those who have done outstanding work in the field of Canadian studies. If you need more information or details about this or other scholarships, please ask!

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