| UBC Public Scholars Award |
Likely in March 2026 |
applications for Public scholars initiative 2025/26 cohort are closed. thank you to all applicants for the overwhelming interest. results will be announced in late july/early august.
This award is part of the UBC Public Scholars Initiative… |
| Foreign Government Awards Program - Korea |
Likely in March 2026 |
The Government of Korea through the National Institute for International Education Development offers scholarships to Canadians for study/research at the graduate level. These scholarships are based on reciprocal agreements between the governments… |
| Friedman Award for Scholars in Health |
Likely in March 2026 |
The Friedman Award for Scholars in Health supports learning and research opportunities for graduate students or medical residents working in the broad area of health, to bring new perspectives to their education and further their career.
The… |
| Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship |
Likely in March 2026 |
The Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowships are available to Canadian citizens engaged in or about to start doctoral studies in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
Fellowships will initially be for one year, but may be… |
| China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarships |
Likely in March 2026 |
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) is a government agency in China which provides scholarships to students for doctoral and postdoctoral studies abroad. UBC has developed an agreement with the CSC to be a preferred host institution for CSC… |
| Graduate Research Awards for Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation |
Likely in March 2026 |
Graduate Research Awards for Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation are offered by The Simons Foundation and the International Security Research and Outreach Programme (ISROP) of Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Four awards of $5,000 are… |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women |
Likely in March 2026 |
The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada offers two scholarships to female Canadian citizens pursuing PhD studies.
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| Wall Awards |
Likely in March 2026 |
Graduate awards, ranging in value from $25,000 (for Master’s students) to $30,000 (for PhD students), have been made available through the Peter Wall Legacy Fund, an endowment established by Peter Wall, for graduate students whose thesis/… |
| rare Scholarship in Graduate Research |
Likely in April 2026 |
The rare Charitable Research Reserve has partnered with the Ages Foundation Fund to financially assist students in pursuit of higher education. The Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Bursaries program will allow… |
| Global Scholarship Programme for Research Excellence |
Likely in April 2026 |
The programme supports UBC PhD students to undertake short-term research visits at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). The programme is open to full-time PhD students from any discipline; students must be registered at UBC at the time… |
| MCC Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship |
Likely in April 2026 |
In 1984 Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) issued an apology, on behalf of Canadian Mennonites, to Canadian Japanese for abuse suffered during World War II. This scholarship is a symbol of cooperation between the two groups. The $2,000… |
| BC Indigenous Student Award |
Likely in April 2026 |
The BC Scholarship Society has established an award program for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education in BC. They are available to students who identify as Indigenous, defined as First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit.… |
| Google PhD Fellowship |
Likely in April 2026 |
The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding PhD graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence… |
| Pursuit Award |
Likely in April 2026 |
The Pursuit Awards recognize PhD students and recent alumni from across the globe for their outstanding contributions to and achievements in childhood disability research. Eligible applicants PhD research must be focused on pediatric disability… |
| Centre for Applied Ethics Graduate Fellowship |
Likely in April 2026 |
The fellowship will provide a one-time annual stipend of $26,000 plus a research-related allowance of $1,500, as well as access to office space at the CAE in the Klinck Building on UBC Vancouver campus. Applicants from UBC Okanagan are also welcomed… |
| Arthritis Society Graduate PhD Salary Award |
Likely in April 2026 |
Salary awards are offered to graduate students who are undertaking full-time research training in an area of clear relevance to arthritis and The Arthritis Society's 5-year research strategic plan. The program provides 50% of the salary award… |
| Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship for Students in Soil Science and Related Studies |
Likely in April 2026 |
Each year, through the Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship, financial support is provided to students entering the second or subsequent year of graduate studies in soil science (agriculture, agro-ecology, resource management, environment, geology or… |
| Graduate Covid Program Delay Tuition Award |
Likely in May 2026 |
Graduate Covid Program Delay Tuition Awards are provided to support graduate students whose academic and/or research progress was delayed by disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Students who were registered in an eligible graduate program… |
| Graduate Research Stipend |
Submissions accepted throughout the year |
To support the research undertaken by UBC students who are unable to travel to Canada, an alternative to appointing students as a Graduate Research Assistant is available to allow supervisors to provide funding to these graduate students: through… |
| Schmidt Science Fellowships |
Likely in May 2026 |
The Schmidt Science Fellows program provides the world’s best emerging scientists with new skills and perspectives to develop novel solutions to society’s challenges, become scientific and societal thought leaders, and accelerate ground-breaking… |
| Queen Elizabeth Scholars |
Likely in May 2026 |
Please note: this funding opportunity is for faculty members and staff, rather than students.
The Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program was created to improve global talent exchange between Canada and other nations. The program aims to develop… |
| DEGIRS Bursary |
Likely in May 2026 |
The Division of Engineers and Geoscientists in the Resource Sector (DEGIRS) offers a $2,000 bursary aimed at advancing engineering and geosciences education and practices in BC. The bursary is intended to provide financial assistance to students in… |
| Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health |
Likely in May 2026 |
The Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health supports graduate students working on research projects in partnership with British Columbian communities that are addressing environmental health issues and promoting… |
| Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships Programs |
Likely in May 2026 |
Academic scholarships are awarded to undertake graduate studies that lead to a degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) and/or graduate research at a university or higher learning institution in an OAS Member State. The competition is open to students in all… |
| Bullitt Prize |
Likely in May 2026 |
Formerly the Bullitt Environmental Fellowship, the Bullitt Prize aims to identify and support environmentally focused academics, professionals, and/or grassroots leaders in the Pacific Northwest. As of 2024, the Bullitt Prize is awarded through… |