The UBC Vancouver Technology Bursary is a one-time needs-based bursary to help students meet the basic requirements of online learning by supporting the costs of necessary equipment like headphones, web cameras, specialized accessibility technology, or Internet access.
About the bursary
Eligibility requirements
- Students must be enrolled and registered in an undergraduate, graduate, or post-baccalaureate degree program at the UBC Vancouver campus.
- Students must demonstrate they have financial need and that they do not have access to any alternative funding to cover the costs requested through this bursary.
- Students must outline how the technology is essential to their ability to engage in and complete UBC coursework.
This funding is not intended for improvements to physical workspaces, such as desks or chairs, or technology that is a standard requirement for a particular program.
How to apply
Submit a request for the technology bursary online, and an Enrolment Services Advisor will follow up with you in 5 to 7 business days.
Bursary verifications
All UBC bursary support is subject to financial review and verification. Please keep all your relevant receipts and documents for 18 months after applying.
If you fail to provide the requested documents in a timely manner, your funding may be delayed, cancelled, or reassessed.
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 Service 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 submitting a question through the online form.
