Graduate Award Opportunities
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Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral program (CGS D)
Previously known as the Tri-Agency CGS Competitions, the CGS D (Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral) Program rewards high-calibre doctoral students by providing financial support for high-quality research training experiences. Deadline is Tuesday, September 17 and applications are to be submitted online.
UBC’s G+PS provides a listing of awards and scholarships that are available to both current, prospective and outgoing students.
Some examples of awards:
- L’Oreal Women in Science – Canada National Fellowship – Female Ph.D. and postdoctoral fellows.
- Self-directed Research Abroad – Students undertake research activity at a recognized research institution or institute under the supervision of a host academic.
- Aboriginal Graduate Fellowship Bridge Funding – Aboriginal graduate students
- John W. Davies Memorial Award – Any full time graduate student whose research will assist in providing solutions to problems encountered in the Arctic or in cold ocean environments.
- Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health – Supports graduate students working on research projects in partnership with British Columbian communities that are addressing environmental health issues and promoting environmental sustainability through cooperative community initiatives.
- Governor General’s Gold Medal – One gold medal is awarded to the student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record as a doctoral student. A second gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved most outstanding academic record as a Master’s student completing a thesis.
- Affiliated Fellowship (doctoral) Awards: These UBC affiliated awards are open to all students, regardless of citizenship.
Student Development Awards
The Office of the Vice-President, Students annually recognizes exceptional contributions and significant improvements to the student experience and learning environment at UBC.
Some examples of awards:
- Margaret Fulton Award – This award is granted to an outstanding individual (student, faculty, or staff) who has made a contribution to student development and the university community in honour of Margaret Fulton’s commitment to university access and student learning.
- Peter Larkin Award – This award is granted to a graduate program or department that has contributed to student development in honour of Peter Larkin’s commitment and passion for teaching and graduate education.