Preparing Your Application

One of the questions prospective applicants ask most frequently is:

"How should I prepare my application materials? Is there a required format?"

To encourage diverse forms of self-expression and reduce unnecessary concerns about formatting or length, the Executive Master's Program in Indigenous Studies does not prescribe a specific format for the required application documents.

Applicants are required to submit two written documents as part of their application:

1. Autobiography

The purpose of the autobiography is to help the Admissions Committee gain a comprehensive understanding of you.

You are encouraged to introduce yourself by describing your background, such as:

• Where you are from
• Your personal growth and life experiences
• Your educational and professional background
• Your motivation for applying to this program
• Any other information you consider relevant

2. Study Plan

(Including your proposed thesis research direction or Indigenous issues that interest you.)

The study plan helps the Admissions Committee understand your preliminary ideas for future graduate study and research.

You may describe:

• Your proposed thesis topic or research direction
• Indigenous issues or topics that you have long been interested in
• Your academic interests and future research goals

What We Value Most

Whether in your Autobiography or Study Plan, what matters most is that your writing enables the Admissions Committee to gain a clear understanding of who you are, your academic interests, and your proposed research direction.

These materials help the Committee evaluate your potential and determine whether the Executive Master's Program in Indigenous Studies is an appropriate academic environment for your graduate studies and research.