Indigenous Pathways to Graduate Studies

Over the course of the Winter academic session, undergraduate students interested in exploring graduate-level education will: 

• Strengthen their understanding of graduate studies and the application process; 

• Network with UBC Okanagan students, staff and faculty; 

• Discover opportunities for different pathways to graduate studies programs; 

• Participate in a mix of mandatory and optional workshops, events, social gatherings, and cultural activities. 

Time Commitment: The program will have regular workshops and gatherings from September through November. These workshops and gatherings will be on Saturdays, twice a month, and range from 3-5 hours total (including a provided lunch). 1-on-1 support and meetings will be available throughout the program. 

Students eligible to participate in the program include those who: 

• have self-identified as Indigenous, 

• will be registered as a full-time undergraduate student at UBC’s Okanagan Campus in the 2025/26 Winter Session (September-April), 

• will have second-year standing or above, 

• are interested in exploring the pursuit of graduate-level education in the future (e.g., master’s degree, doctoral/PhD degree), and 

• can commit to participate in regular programming and workshops from September to December 2025. 

Whether you are already planning to pursue graduate studies after your undergraduate degree, or you aren’t yet sure what your plans are after graduation, you are welcome to apply. 

Apply here 

Applications are open until August 24th, 2025, 11:59PM PST. 

Info Sessions: If you are looking to get more information and ask any questions, there will be two information sessions held virtually on August 14th and 21st, 2025. To register for either date, please sign up HERE, 

Interviews for this program will occur over August. 

Eli Kelly, Indigenous Graduate Student Advisor
Indigenous Programs & Services
The University of British Columbia | Okanagan Campus | Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory
UNC 212, 3272 University Way | Kelowna BC | V1V 1V7 Canada
Email: eli.kelly@ubc.ca