| 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… |
| Parliamentary Internship Programme |
Likely in January 2027 |
The Parliamentary Internship Programme (PIP) provides a unique opportunity to learn about Canadian Parliament first-hand by working one-on-one with a government and an opposition Member of Parliament. Providing private Members of the House of… |
| PEO International Peace Scholarship |
Likely in December 2026 |
The International Peace Scholarship Fund, established in 1949, is a program which provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. Members of the P.E.O. believe that education is… |
| PEO Scholar Award |
Likely in November 2026 |
The P.E.O. Scholar Awards are one-time, competitive, merit-based awards intended to recognize and encourage academic excellence and achievement by women in doctoral-level programs. These awards provide partial support for study and research.
P.E.O… |
| President's Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award |
Likely in December 2026 |
President's Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Awards (PAEIPA) totalling approximately $4.3 million per year are provided to recognize the significant contributions of PhD students to the research activities of the university. The awards are… |
| Pursuit Award |
Likely in April 2027 |
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… |
| 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… |
| rare Scholarship in Graduate Research |
Likely in April 2027 |
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… |
| Rhodes Scholarships (China Constituency) |
Likely in August 2026 |
The Rhodes Scholarships, established in 1903, are the oldest international scholarship programme in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme offers 100 fully-funded Scholarships each year… |
| Rick Hansen Man In Motion Fellowship |
Likely in May 2026 |
The Rick Hansen “Man in Motion” Fellowships are made available by the University of British Columbia to honour the incredible determination and many personal achievements of Rick Hansen, Bachelor (Physical Education), 1986 and Doctor of Laws,… |
| Robert Bertram Doctoral Research Awards |
Likely in May 2026 |
In recognition of the growing importance of good governance to all Canadian institutions, the Canadian Foundation for Governance Research is offering annual Bertram Scholarships of $20,000 to PhD students registered at Canadian… |
| Robert Caton and David Bates Scholarships |
Likely in November 2026 |
Funding is available through the Robert Caton and David Bates Scholarships to support graduate level students with high ideals, demonstrated interest in studies relating to atmospheric sciences, air quality and health or policy and… |
| Ross C. Purse Doctoral Fellowship |
Likely in June 2025 |
The Ross C. Purse Doctoral Fellowship encourages and supports theoretical and practical research and studies at the doctoral level in the field of vision loss in Canada.
The fellowship is awarded for research in the social sciences or other fields… |
| Royal Canadian Legion Masters Scholarship in Veteran Health Research |
Likely in June 2026 |
The Royal Canadian Legion offers an annual entrance scholarship of $30,000 ($15,000/year for 2 years) to a Master’s level student specializing in research related to Veterans and their families.
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| Schmidt Science Fellowships |
Likely in April 2027 |
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… |
| Scholarships for Exchange Students |
Likely in March 2027 |
Exchange scholarships are available to students from Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, Africa, South & Central America, Mexico, Caribbean, and Chile to undertake research or study at UBC for a period of 4 to 6 months. Students coming to undertake course… |
| Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists |
Likely in July 2026 |
The prize is awarded annually to one young scientist for outstanding life science research for which he/she was awarded a doctoral degree in the previous two years. The topic of the entrant's thesis research must be in one of the following… |
| SERB-UBC Scholarship |
On hold |
This award, a collaboration between the Science and Engineering Research Board, India (SERB) and UBC, provides up to five scholarships per year to PhD candidates in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Each scholarship… |
| Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security |
Likely in October 2026 |
The Liu Institute for Global Issues in the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs offers this annual award to UBC students intending to undertake research on topics related to nuclear disarmament and global security… |
| Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Grants for Women Graduate Students |
Likely in January 2027 |
The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada annually offers several $8,500 grants to female graduate students in Canada to assist them with university studies that will qualify them for careers that will improve the quality of women’s lives. Examples… |
| Spring Graduate Awards Competition |
Likely in May 2026 |
A number of University awards for the upcoming academic year are available to current and incoming graduate students. The maximum value of funding that can be offered to a student is $16,000, up to $22,000 for the #491 Rick Hansen "Man… |
| SRK Graduate Scholarship |
Likely in May 2026 |
SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. offers a graduate scholarship with the intent to assist students undertaking graduate studies in mining industry related areas, including mining and mineral process engineering, exploration and mining geology,… |
| SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships |
Likely in September 2026 |
Important update: The SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships Program is no longer accepting applications. Please refer to the Canada Graduate REsearch Scholarships - Doctoral webpage for information on the new harmonized program.
As part of a larger… |
| SSHRC Talent Award |
Likely in March 2027 |
The SSHRC Talent Award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual who, on 1 April 2026, holds a SSHRC doctoral or postdoctoral fellowship or scholarship. This includes, but is not limited to, a Canada Graduate Scholarship, Vanier… |
| Strengthening Mothers through Perinatal Research Award |
Likely in December 2026 |
A $1,650 award is offered annually by Beverley O’Brien for graduate students pursuing research into woman-centered, holistic and physiologic maternity care. Beverley O’Brien is a UBC Nursing alumna, Professor Emerita in the University of Alberta’s… |