Y.P. Heung Foundation Award in Arts for Indigenous Students

Award descriptionAwards totalling $15,000 valued at $5,000 each, have been made available annually through a gift from the Y.P Heung Foundation for undergraduate First Nations, Inuit or M?tis students of Canada entering their second year of studies in the Faculty of Arts with outstanding academic achievement. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate community involvement. The Y.P. Heung Foundation was founded in 2012 and supports charitable activities in the arts and culture, education and health. The Y.P. Heung Foundation is committed to supporting programs that benefit youth in British Columbia, and established this award to support students pursuing higher education. These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts.