Awards: scholarships and bursaries

UBC and our donors provide a range of financial support to reward your academic and extracurricular achievements and meet your financial needs.

Award types

UBC and the University's donors provide a range of financial support to reward your academic and extracurricular achievements and meet your financial needs.

Scholarships
Scholarships are merit-based awards primarily based on academic achievement. In addition, other merits such as community involvement or athletic achievements may also be considered.
Bursaries
Bursaries are assessed based on unmet financial need. Student awards based only on financial need are not shown on a student's transcript.
Fellowships
Fellowships are given at the start of the academic year to a graduate student primarily based on academic achievement and/or research ability or potential.
Medals
Medals are non-monetary awards given at the conclusion of an academic year to a graduating student, based primarily on academic achievement.
Prizes
Prizes are given to a student at the end of the academic session to recognize performance in a particular course, research performance, or publication record.

Find a full list of how UBC defines different types of awards.

Browse automatic consideration awards

Certain awards do not require an application. As a UBC student, you are automatically considered for these awards.

Student Housing Supplement Grant
Eligible students can receive additional financial support for their first-year residence experience.
Trek Excellence Scholarship
Academic awards are granted to the top continuing students ranked in the top 5% of their year.
Faculty recommended awards
Merit-based awards are presented based on strong academic performance and community leadership.

Apply for an award

Make sure you meet the award requirements and submit the application by the deadline.

General awards

Any UBC student meeting the eligibility requirements are invited to apply to these awards.

UBC Bursary Program
If you have unmet financial need, you are welcome to apply for the program.
UBC Vancouver Technology Bursary
The University offers a one-time, needs-based bursary to support the costs of necessary equipment for online learning.
Affiliation Bursaries
Students connected to a specific club or group can apply for an affiliation bursary.
Affiliation scholarships
Find scholarships for students connected to a specific club or group.
John R. Scarfo Wellness Bursary
Funding is available for students who demonstrate a financial need and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
Premier Undergraduate & Wesbrook Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to senior students with outstanding academics, leadership, and community involvement.
Rhodes Scholarship
Eleven Canadians are selected each year to join a class of 84 Scholars at the University of Oxford.
McCall MacBain Scholarship
A leadership-driven scholarship is granted to graduate students in a master’s program at McGill University.
3M National Student Fellowship
The fellowship honours ten full-time diploma and undergraduate students at Canadian post-secondary institutions demonstrating outstanding leadership.

Awards for specific student groups

These awards are available for specific groups of students who meet further requirements.

Awards for Indigenous students
If you're First Nations, Metis, or Inuit, you may be eligible for non-repayable scholarships and bursaries.
Beau Dick Memorial award for Indigenous students
An award valued up to $20,000 for students from Kwakwakaʼwakw First Nation or other First Nations.
Musqueam First Nation Scholarship
Musqueam students are eligible for a non-repayable scholarship valued up to $5,000 annually.
Women in part-time studies
Scholarships are available for women studying on a part-time basis.
Students participating in Go Global
Browse awards available to UBC students in Go Global International Learning Programs.
Students with disabilities
Find need and merit-based awards for students with disabilities
International student awards
Awards are available for outstanding international undergraduate students at the UBC Vancouver campus.
Incoming student entrance awards
View scholarships, bursaries, and financial support for prospective students or UBC recent applicants.
Graduate student awards
UBC offers funding options for students in graduate programs.
Funding for former youth in care
As a former youth in care, you may be eligible for tuition waivers or funds.
Funding for Canadian Veterans
Individuals hoping to return to school after a career in the military can apply for financial help.

UBC Award Search

The UBC Award Search is a listing of UBC scholarships, bursaries, prizes, and awards. Find information on award criterias, descriptions on the faculty, scholarship donor, and student reference.

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External awards

Organizations and external groups outside of UBC also offer awards for post-secondary students.

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Additional resources

If you have questions

If you're an undergraduate student, please contact your Enrolment Services Advisor directly. To find your advisor’s contact information, log into your Student Services Centre (SSC) and select “UBC Contacts” under Personal Info.

Graduate, postgraduate, and all other students can contact an Enrolment Services Advisor by calling 604 822 9836 or submit your question through the online form.