Thanks to the generosity of external donors and UBC Faculties, the University is able to offer several awards to graduate students. These may be awarded in the form of scholarships, prizes, fellowships, and other awards.
The College of Graduate Studies and Individual Faculties are responsible for recommending their students for these awards. They base their recommendations on a range of factors, such as academic achievement, leadership, UBC involvement, and participation on varsity athletic teams.
Types of awards
Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded at the beginning of the academic year for academic achievement. They are based on grades and achievements from the previous Winter Session but can also include non-academic factors such as leadership, UBC or faculty involvement, and other criteria.
Prizes
Prizes are awarded at the end of the academic year for academic achievement. Criteria for many prizes can include achievement in a particular course or program, leadership, participation, or work on a project. Prizes may be financial awards, books, or medals.
Academic awards
Academic awards are given out either at the beginning or end of the academic year and are based on academic achievement.
Non-academic or service awards
Non-academic or service awards recognize achievement or participation in athletics, leadership, UBC or community involvement, and other rewarding pursuits. They do not appear on transcripts.
Application
The majority of awards do not require an application and students are automatically considered for any scholarships, awards, or prizes for which they are eligible.
Some Faculties do require applications. Contact your Faculty’s scholarship representative or check your Faculty website to find out more.
To see more funding options for graduate students, please visit the College of Graduate Studies website.
How will I know if I have been offered an award?
If you are offered an award, we will email you with information on how to accept your offer. You can review your UBC award offers in Workday under “Learner Financial Support Management” in the Finances app.