| Award Number | Award Cycle | Award Name | Award Program | Administration Unit | Campus | Award Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 2025W | Governor-General’s Silver Medal in Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A silver medal, presented by the Governor-General of Canada, is awarded to the student whose record, in the opinion of the Faculty of Arts, is the best in the graduating class for the B.A. degree. |
| 107 | 2025W | Hamber Medal | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A medal presented by the late Honourable Eric W. Hamber, C.M.G., B.A., LL.D., Chancellor of this University from 1944 to 1951 and Chancellor Emeritus from 1951 to 1960, will be awarded to the student graduating in the Faculty of Medicine with the most outstanding record throughout the medical course. |
| 109 | 2025W | Helen L Balfour Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A prize of $750 made possible by a bequest from the late Helen L. Balfour, will be awarded to the student obtaining highest standing in the final year for the degree of B.S.N. |
| 110 | 2025W | Canadian Institute of Forestry Medal and Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A prize and a medal, the gift of the Canadian Institute of Forestry, is awarded to the student in the graduating class who, in the opinion of the Faculty of Forestry, has had the best all-round record in professional forestry in all years at University, and who has demonstrated a high quality of character, leadership, sportsmanship, and scholarship. |
| 111 | 2025W | H R MacMillan Prize in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $650 prize, the gift of H.R. MacMillan, Esq., C.B.E., D.Sc., L.L.D., has been endowed for the student standing at the head of the graduating class in the Faculty of Forestry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 115 | 2025W | Ruth Cameron Medal for Librarianship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | This medal, honouring the memory of Miss Ruth E. Cameron, for many years Chief Librarian of the City of New Westminster, is offered by the Board of the New Westminster Public Library. It will be awarded to the student whose record in the course for the degree of M.L.I.S. is, in the opinion of the School of Librarianship, most outstanding. |
| 125 | 2025W | Marjorie Ellis Topping Memorial Medal | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | This medal, established in memory of his wife by Dr. C. Wesley Topping, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, will be awarded to the most outstanding student in the graduating class for the B.S.W. degree. The winner will be determined by the School of Social Work. |
| 129 | 2025W | Dr Brock Fahrni Prize in Occupational Therapy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | V | A prize of $500 is offered to the graduating student in the Master of Occupational Therapy program with the highest academic standing for degree of Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T), accumulative for the entire program. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. |
| 130 | 2025W | Dr Brock Fahrni Prize in Physiotherapy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | A prize of $300 is awarded to a graduating student in the Master of Physical Therapy program with the highest academic standing for degree of Master of Physical Therapy (MPT), accumulative for the entire program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy. |
| 131 | 2025W | Governor-General’s Gold Medal Vancouver | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A gold medal, presented by the Governor-General of Canada, is awarded to the graduate student whose record, in the opinion of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is the best in the graduating class for the Doctorate degree. A second gold medal is awarded to the graduate student whose record, in the opinion of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is the best in the graduating class for the Master’s degree with thesis. |
| 132 | 2025W | Henry and Myrtle Eddie Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,300 have been endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eddie for graduate students in the field of plant science in a program related to crop improvement. Preference is given to students working in association with the staff of the Botanical Gardens on horticultural plants. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 133 | 2025W | Vance F Mitchell Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $750 prize has been endowed to recognize Dr. Mitchell’s contributions to students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The prize is awarded to a graduate student obtaining the highest standing in coursework related to Human Resources. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 135 | 2025W | Alan G Creer Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,700 fellowship has been endowed to recognize Mr. Creer’s significant contributions towards the founding of programs in Urban Land Economics in Sauder School of Business, and his subsequent leadership in strengthening links between the real estate sector and the Faculty. The fellowship is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to a graduate student in Urban Land Economics or a related field. |
| 137 | 2025W | Environmental Engineering Research Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more scholarships totalling $2,900 are awarded each January to a student in either the M.A.Sc. or Ph.D. program in Environmental Engineering. The award has been endowed by the Environmental Engineering Group UBC, the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Environment Canada, the British Columbia Ministry of Environment and the American Society of Civil Engineers. The award is made on the recommendation of the Environmental Engineering Group of the Department of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 138 | 2025W | George S Beagrie Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,100 scholarship has been endowed by colleagues and friends to honour Dr. George S. Beagrie, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry from 1978 to 1988. The scholarship is awarded to a student in a graduate program of Dental Science or Oral Biology leading to a M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree. Preference is given to students showing interest in a career of research and teaching. The potential for the strengthening of international fellowship and understanding is also considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry and in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 139 | 2025W | Edward Squires Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,600 scholarship has been endowed by Mrs. Katherine Borden, in memory of her son. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, to a student undertaking research into spinal meningitis or related diseases of the nervous system. |
| 140 | 2025W | Roman M Babicki Fellowship in Medical Research | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $28,000 fellowship has been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Roman M. Babicki (1927-2020) for an outstanding Ph.D. student who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, has achieved candidacy and is undertaking cancer research. The recipient’s supervisor must have a primary appointment in the Faculty of Medicine. Conditional on the recipient’s continued satisfactory academic progress, the fellowship may be renewed for an additional year of study. Mr. Babicki established this fellowship to support doctoral candidates as they complete their Ph.D. requirements and undertake medical research. His hope was that the financial support this fellowship provides will allow recipients to devote themselves fully to their research and enable them to make significant contributions to Canadian medical research. Mr. Babicki respected the scientific accomplishments, academic achievement and commitment to their research demonstrated by the previous recipients of this fellowship during his lifetime, and left a gift to endow this fellowship upon his passing, so that it may continue to support and recognize researchers with those qualities in perpetuity. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 142 | 2025W | Vinod K Sood Memorial Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $5,800 fellowship has been endowed by family, colleagues, friends and Sauder School of Business, in memory of Vinod K. Sood. At the time of his death in 1988, Mr. Sood was Chairman and CEO of Finning Limited, and a member of the Advisory Council of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. Preference is given to a Sauder graduate student in organizational behaviour, and the award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 145 | 2025W | T K Lee Scholarship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,600 scholarship endowed by T. (Ting) K. Lee is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to a student from the People’s Republic of China. Financial circumstances will be considered. |
| 146 | 2025W | Basant Singh and Harnam Kaur Singh Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $9,700 fellowship is awarded to a full-time student in a Master’s or Doctoral program in any discipline, whose work will contribute directly or indirectly to a better understanding and the ultimate advancement of immigrant visible minorities in Canada. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 148 | 2025W | Richard Campbell Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Scholarships totalling $2,600 endowed by friends and colleagues of Richard Campbell, are offered to students in the Peter A. Allard School of Law who hold a degree in forestry, or in another related resource discipline, or who have demonstrated an interest in the forest industry through past employment. Interested students must apply in writing to the Office of the Associate Dean, Peter A. Allard School of Law, by May 1. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 149 | 2025W | R E McDermit Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | A $1,000 prize to recognize the late Robert E. McDermit’s commitment to excellence in health administration and his dedicated years of service in government, health care organizations and the private sector is offered annually by his family. The award is made to a graduating student in the M.H.A. program for the best paper examining current issues in the planning, management or administration of health service programs. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 151 | 2025W | Hong Kong-Canada Business Association Scholarship | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $7,650 scholarship has been endowed by the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association, Vancouver Section to assist graduate students who have an academic focus on Asia to undertake formal studies or project research in Hong Kong for a period of not less than eight weeks. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 152 | 2025W | Hong Kong-Canada Business Association Scholarship in Commerce | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $18,000 have been endowed by the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association, Vancouver Section, to assist full-time commerce graduate students to study as exchange students at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The awards are made on the recommendation of Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies on the basis of academic performance and demonstrated interest in Pacific Rim international business. |
| 154 | 2025W | C K Choi Fellowship in Business Administration | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $40,000 have been endowed by the Choi family in honour of their father Mr. C.K. Choi. It is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, to a student enrolled in the M.B.A., M.Sc. (Business Administration) or Ph.D. program specializing in international business with an Asian focus. Students with a strong background in Asian business or on the M.B.A. exchange program with Asia will be considered as candidates. The fellowship may be renewed for a second year or the second award may be made to another student. |
| 155 | 2025W | Ralph M and Elizabeth E Cochran Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,500 scholarship was endowed in 1989 by Ralph and Elizabeth Cochran for a graduate forestry student. It is given on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 156 | 2025W | Ecumenical Research Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,400 scholarship is awarded to a graduate student with a concentration on ecumenical research in Muslim-Christian relations. It is made on the recommendation of the Department of Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 157 | 2025W | Governor-General’s Silver Medal in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A silver medal, presented by the Governor-General of Canada, is awarded to the student whose record, in the opinion of the Faculty of Science, is the best in the graduating class for the B.Sc. degree. |
| 158 | 2025W | Jaswant Kaur Manhas Memorial Scholarship in Business Administration | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,600 scholarship, endowed by Kashmir Singh Manhas in memory of his wife, Jaswant Kaur Manhas, is awarded in consultation with Sauder School of Business and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, to a student entering the M.B.A. or M.Sc.(Bus.Admin.) program. |
| 159 | 2025W | Kashmir Singh Manhas Scholarship in Applied Science | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,000 scholarship, endowed by Kashmir Singh Manhas, is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, to a graduate engineering student. |
| 160 | 2025W | Governor-General’s Silver Medal | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A silver medal, presented by the Governor-General of Canada, is awarded to the student whose record, in the opinion of the Faculty, is the best in the graduating class. |
| 163 | 2025W | University of BC Medal (in Fine Arts) | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | This medal is awarded to the student standing at the head of the graduating class in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. |
| 164 | 2025W | University of BC Medal (in Music) | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | This medal is awarded to the student standing at the head of the graduating class in the Bachelor of Music degree. |
| 165 | 2025W | Simons Foundation Doctoral Scholarship | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two $11,800 scholarships have been endowed by The Simons Foundation to encourage women entering doctoral programs. One award is available in the humanities or social sciences and the second in science or applied science. The recipients will be outstanding women scholars with potential for significant contribution to society through achievement in their chosen field. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 166 | 2025W | School of Community and Regional Planning Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $5,000, offered from the School of Community and Regional Planning Student Development Fund, are made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 168 | 2025W | A D Scott Fellowship in Economics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two fellowships totalling $30,050 have been endowed to honour Anthony Scott, a distinguished Canadian economist and world pioneer in the economics of natural resources, environmental issues and federalism, who retired from the University in 1988. One fellowship is available to an incoming graduate student and a second is intended to support thesis research by a senior graduate student in one of Professor Scott’s fields of interest. They are awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Economics in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 171 | 2025W | Frances Chave Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Botany | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | In memory of Frances Chave, and her special interests and accomplishments as an amateur botanist, family and friends have endowed scholarships totalling $4,100 for students entering first year of an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program in botany. It is made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 172 | 2025W | American Institute of Certified Planners Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Community and Regional Planning | V | A certificate is offered by the American Institute of Certified Planners to an outstanding graduating student in Community and Regional Planning. |
| 173 | 2025W | Lusztig Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,500 fellowship has been endowed in honor of Peter and Penny Lusztig in light of their extensive and varied contributions to the University. Initiated by Professor W. T.Stanbury with contributions from Sauder School of Business and the Province of B.C., the award is made to a student in the Ph.D. program and on the recommendation of Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 177 | 2025W | Y.S. Hsieh Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $2,150 prize has been endowed in honour of Dr. Y. S. Hsieh by the Hsu and Hsieh Foundation and the University of British Columbia for the graduating student in the M.D. program who achieves the highest standing in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 178 | 2025W | University of British Columbia Medal in Food, Nutrition and Health | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A medal is awarded annually to the student standing at the head of the graduating class in the Bachelor of Science (Food, Nutrition and Health). The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land & Food Systems. |
| 180 | 2025W | Peter Harnetty Prize in Asian Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Department of Asian Studies, an annual prize of $2,500 has been endowed by UBC alumnus and Professor Emeritus, Dr. Peter Harnetty, to recognize the student graduating with the highest marks in a major in Asian Studies. Dr. Harnetty was one of the original faculty of the Department of Asian Studies when it was established in 1961. The recommendation is made by the Department of Asian Studies. |
| 181 | 2025W | Dan Muzyka Head of the Class Award in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $5,000 award is given at graduation for the student earning the top marks and standing at the head of the graduating class in the Bachelor of Commerce degree. The award is given to recognize Daniel F. Muzyka who served as Professor and Dean of the Sauder School of Business from 1999-2012. The award celebrates his contributions to the Sauder School, the University and the business community and the affection and esteem in which Dean Muzyka is held by his students, colleagues and friends. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 301 | 2025W | Alan B Clemons Prize in Speech/Language Pathology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Audiology and Speech Sciences | V | In memory of Alan B. Clemons, speech-language pathologist, a prize of $1,150 has been endowed by his wife and family. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Department, for distinction in the field of Speech-Language Pathology to the student demonstrating the greatest proficiency in clinical competency. |
| 303 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club Anne Wesbrook Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $40,250 are offered through an endowment given by the Faculty Women’s Club of the University of B.C. It was established in 1919 to honour Anne Wesbrook, wife of the first President of UBC, and a founding member and Honorary President of the Club until her death in 1957. The scholarships are awarded to female students who has obtained a baccalaureate degree from this university and is continuing her studies at graduate level or in the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry or Law at this university or any other approved university; or to a woman who, after third year of university studies, is proceeding directly to a degree in Medicine, Dentistry or Law at this university or any other approved university. Scholarships are made on the recommendation of Enrollment Services |
| 308 | 2025W | Graduate Research Stipend | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Graduate Research Stipends are offered to graduate students who conduct research that is integral to their academic program and that contributes to their faculty supervisor’s research project. Stipends are offered on the recommendation of UBC faculty members, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 309 | 2025W | Dr. Imre Bella Graduate Scholarship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,800 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Imre Bella (B.Sc. 1958, M.F., Ph.D. 1970) for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Forestry conducting research in the area of stand growth dynamics and modelling. Imre was a member of the first class of Sopron graduates from the University of British Columbia. UBC welcomed faculty and students from Sopron University who had left Hungary after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, which attempted to free the country from Soviet influence and occupation. Sopron graduates went on to leave an indelible mark on one of British Columbias most significant industries. After graduating from UBC, Imre received a Master of Forestry degree from the University of Washington before returning to UBC to complete his Ph.D. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 311 | 2025W | Graduating Class of Agriculture 1921 Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | On the occasion of the thirty-fifth anniversary of graduation, the Class of Agriculture 1921 endowed a scholarship of $650 for graduate study and research in agriculture leading to a higher degree. In awarding this scholarship consideration is given to academic standing, character, and promise of ability in investigation and research. |
| 312 | 2025W | Leona and John Breckenridge Memorial Scholarship in Zoology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the family and friends of Leona (1950-2017) and John (1944-2017) Breckenridge, for outstanding graduate students in the Department of Zoology. Preference will be given to students monitoring birds, marine life, or pollutants in the Salish Sea. An avid naturalist, Leona devoted her energy and talent to coastal monitoring, training volunteer Shorekeepers for the Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society, and participating in coastal waterbird surveys. She also organized the removal of at least 46,000 lbs of garbage from the banks of the Nicomekl River in Surrey, British Columbia. Her naturalist group, White Rock and Surrey Naturalists, have continued this project in her honour (the Leona Project). John enjoyed fishing and exploring BCs coast by boat. In his later years, John volunteered at the Little Campbell hatchery. This scholarship was established to support new environmental champions. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Zoology, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 314 | 2025W | Don Buckland Memorial Scholarship in Forest Pathology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | As a memorial to Dr. Donald C. Buckland and in tribute to his distinguished career, his many friends have endowed an $950 scholarship for study of forest pathology at this University. Preference is given to a graduate forester who has demonstrated research ability and whose studies will be materially furthered by financial support. |
| 316 | 2025W | Dr F J Nicholson Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Endowed by the late Dr. Francis John Nicholson, the following scholarships are awarded for the purpose of enabling students to do graduate study in the University of British Columbia or in any other approved university: (1) One scholarship of the value of $6,500 for graduate work in Chemistry. Applicants must be Honours graduates in Chemistry or graduates in Chemical Engineering. (2) One scholarship of the value of $6,500 for graduate work in Geological or Mining Engineering. (3) An additional scholarship of $6,500 as described in (1) or (2). Recipients must be qualified to undertake graduate and research work in respect of scholarship, ability, character, and health. These scholarships are granted with due consideration for the financial status of the candidate. The spirit of the endowment is to aid those to whom financial help is necessary or of material assistance. Winners must be graduates of the University of British Columbia, have British or Canadian citizenship, and be not more than 30 years of age at the beginning of the academic term for which the award is made. Preference is given in making awards to native-born British Columbians. |
| 317 | 2025W | Edith Ashton Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $550 is offered in the Department of Botany. The award has been endowed through the estate of Mr. Daniel McPherson Armstead in memory of Edith Ashton. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding graduate student whose topic of research is in the field of marine or freshwater botany or some field approved by the Head of the Department. |
| 318 | 2025W | Financial Executives International Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | To encourage graduate studies in Controllership and Financial Management, the Vancouver Chapter, Financial Executives International, provides a scholarship of $3,800. The scholarship is awarded in the first term, on the recommendation of the Faculty, to a graduate student who is a resident of British Columbia with a high previous academic record who is interested in the Accounting and Finance seminars at the University of British Columbia. |
| 321 | 2025W | Frederick and Agnes Eatock Memorial Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The annual income from the Frederick and Agnes Eatock Memorial Fund, a bequest from the late Agnes Eatock, provides a graduate scholarship of $4,200 for students proceeding to a degree in Nursing at this University in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. If, in any year, no suitable candidate or candidates are available, the income is used to provide bursaries for deserving students proceeding to the degree of B.S.N. |
| 322 | 2025W | Frederick Armand McDiarmid Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A $1,700 scholarship, a memorial to Frederick Armand McDiarmid, has been endowed by Neil H. McDiarmid. It is awarded to a student, graduate or undergraduate, with preference to those in Mining. Selection is based on academic standing, practical ability and experience, and promise in research. |
| 324 | 2025W | George S Allen Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | As a memorial to Dr. George S. Allen, distinguished teacher, administrator and scientist, his many friends have endowed a $1,900 scholarship for graduate study in Forest Science. Preference is given to a graduate forester who has demonstrated interest and ability and whose studies will be materially furthered by financial support. |
| 325 | 2025W | H C LePatourel Scholarship in Hospital Pharmacy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A scholarship of $1,400 has been endowed through a bequest by H. C. LePatourel for a graduate of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences who intends to further their practical training through a one-year residency in hospital pharmacy. The award is made by the Faculty, after consultation with the hospital concerned, to a student who has a good academic record and has shown interest and promise in the field of hospital pharmacy. At the discretion of the Faculty, the scholarship may be divided in two. |
| 328 | 2025W | John and Annie Southcott Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A $300 prize, endowed from the estate of Mrs. Thomas A. Kirk, is awarded to that student who, possessing exceptional aptitude for research, either intends to pursue, or is already pursuing some approved investigation in the field of British Columbia history. The prize will normally be awarded to a fourth year student or to a graduate proceeding to a higher degree, but may be awarded to a student of the third year. |
| 333 | 2025W | Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Pre-Doctoral Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | These awards are provided from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies established through a bequest from the late Dorothy J. Killam. The fellowships, which carry an annual stipend of up to $30,000 (subject to change), are open to outstanding graduates from any institution and country, and are for full-time study and research leading to a doctorate at the University of British Columbia. The fellowship is open to candidates in any field of study in which a doctorate is offered at the University. Candidates are selected from applicants in the annual Affiliated Fellowship / Tri-Agency competition. |
| 334 | 2025W | Chiu Lin and Grace Ho Memorial Graduate Scholarship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $43,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Chiu Lin Ho for outstanding international graduate students entering their first year of study in any Faculty. Preference will be given to international students from China, Taiwan or Hong Kong. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 337 | 2025W | Leslie G J Wong Memorial Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $7,500 fellowship has been endowed in memory of Leslie G. J. Wong and pays tribute to his qualities of scholarship and interest in the business community. The fellowship is awarded to an outstanding graduate student who is doing work at the Master’s or Doctoral level in Sauder School of Business. The recipient shall be known as the Leslie Wong Scholar. The award is made on the basis of academic standing, personal qualities, and interest and participation in business and community affairs, on the recommendation of Sauder School of Business and in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 338 | 2025W | Mabel Johnston Scholarship in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $650 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest from Mabel Johnston, a graduate of Nursing 1928, and is offered to a student proceeding to the Master’s degree in Nursing. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 339 | 2025W | McLean Fraser Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Ten scholarships of $1,000 each, endowed as a memorial to Dr. McLean Fraser by a bequest from Clara A. Fraser, are offered to graduates of the University of British Columbia with high academic standing and demonstrated outstanding research ability in Zoology during their undergraduate years. They are awarded for postgraduate study and research leading to a postgraduate degree in Zoology at this University or at a university or research foundation approved by the University of British Columbia. |
| 342 | 2025W | Native Daughters of British Columbia Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A scholarship of $1,550 has been endowed by the Native Daughters of British Columbia to a Canadian born graduate or undergraduate student doing research on the early history of British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of History. |
| 344 | 2025W | Arthur William Allman Award in Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $6,501 have been made available through an endowment established by Mary B. Smith (B.H.E. 1947) in memory of her brother Arthur William Allman (1924-2005) for international students in the Master of Engineering program. Preference will be given to students who hold citizenship from a country in Africa. Financial need may be considered. Arthur was a Major in the 156th Company of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. He graduated with a B.A.Sc. from UBC in 1951. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 346 | 2025W | Canadian Sport Institute Pacific and Mikulec Family Award in Sport Coaching | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $1,900 have been made available through an endowment established by the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific and Mark Mikulec (B.Ed. 1967) and Barb Mikulec (B.Ed. 1969), for outstanding domestic students entering the Masters in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership degree. Recipients must have outstanding academic achievement in the HPCTL Graduate Certificate, be a Charter Professional Coach of the Coaching Association of Canada and be currently coaching or in a leadership position supporting high-performance athletes. The Canadian Sport Institute Pacific is an Olympic and Paralympic training environment in British Columbia. One of its mandates is to develop coaches through formal education and by providing life services and collaboration opportunities to improve athlete performance within the Canadian high performance sport system. Mark and Barb Mikulec wish to support future leaders in athletics as they work to advance and develop their coaching skills. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 347 | 2025W | Richard Claxton Palmer Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,000 scholarship of has been endowed by colleagues and other friends of the late Richard Claxton Palmer, B.S.A., M.S.A., D.Sc., Superintendent of the Experimental Station at Summerland and one time member of the Senate of this University, as a memorial to his private friendships, his public service, and his contributions in the field of science. It is offered to a graduate of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems of the University of British Columbia who is proceeding to graduate study in this or any other approved university. Candidates should show evidence of scholarship and of ability to carry on investigation or research. In making the award, preference is shown to a candidate engaged in continuing studies in horticulture or related fields of agriculture. |
| 350 | 2025W | Tina and Morris Wagner Foundation Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | This fund, established through a bequest from Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wagner, provides annual income of $89,000. The income may be used to provide loans or fellowships for students in the Humanities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 355 | 2025W | VanDusen Graduate Fellowship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two fellowships of $10,000 each and additional fellowships totalling $15,000, the gift of the W.J. VanDusen Forestry Fund, through the Vancouver Foundation, are open to students proceeding to graduate work in the Faculty of Forestry. A candidate must be qualified to undertake graduate work in respect of scholarship, research ability, character, health, and indicate special interest in problems of forestry in British Columbia. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry and in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 356 | 2025W | Backman Family Graduate Scholarship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $6,100 have been made available through an endowment established by Charles Backman (B.S.F. 1976, M.B.A. 1986, M.A., Ph.D., Ph.D.), along with matching funds from the Faculty of Forestry, for outstanding M.A.Sc., M.F., M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in the Faculty of Forestry who are (1) on exchange outside of British Columbia or (2) conducting international field research or focusing on international forestry issues for their thesis. The Backman family’s links to the British Columbia forestry industry go back to the early 1900s. Charles’ parents Arvid Bill Backman (1919-1998) and Elizabeth Backman (1923-2016) attended UBC in the 1940s. Bill (B.A.Sc. 1943, M.F. 1993) served as Treasurer of the AMS from 1942 to 1943, and completed his Master of Forestry in 1993 at age seventy-four. Elizabeth (B.A. 1945, B.S.W. 1946) received the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal in 1992 in recognition of her volunteer work. Charles had a long career in academia and forest resource management. He has earned five university degrees, and is currently completing his sixth. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 357 | 2025W | Walter W Jeffrey Memorial Scholarship | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $1,500 has been endowed by Mrs. Jeffrey and friends in memory of Dr. Jeffrey, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Forestry, who lost his life in an aircraft accident in August, 1969 while taking part in a water resources study for the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. In recognition of his special interest in forest hydrology, and his devoted efforts in establishing interdisciplinary studies at the University of British Columbia, this scholarship is awarded to a graduate student engaged in interdisciplinary studies related to water resources. In making the award, consideration will be given not only to academic standing, but also to personal qualities, character, interest and promise in interdisciplinary land use research. If in any one year a suitable candidate is not found the scholarship may not be awarded. |
| 359 | 2025W | William Rea Fellowship in Television | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more fellowships totalling $4,000 are offered by William Rea, Jr., founder of CKNW, in honour of his father, a pioneer Edmonton educator. The minimum value of each award is $500. The fellowship is open to a University of British Columbia graduate student of either sex, who shows the greatest aptitude in terms of scholarship and extracurricular activity for a career in television through drama, music, writing, photography, engineering or business. The student may attend any recognized graduate school which will further his training in this area, and the scholarship may be renewed for one or more years in appropriate circumstances. Students wishing to be considered should apply by letter which should include a statement outlining program objectives, academic transcripts and a statement regarding financial circumstances. Applicants must also request three or more instructors familiar with his work to supply confidential statements indicating his merits and their estimate of his ability to pursue work in one of the areas of the field of study in which the candidate desires to work. Completed applications should be sent to the William Rea Fellowships in Television, c/o The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, University of B.C., Vancouver, B.C. Applications must be received by July 1. |
| 366 | 2025W | Dr Joyce Hallamore Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Languages and World Literatures | V | Scholarships totalling $7,850 endowed through a bequest from Dr. Joyce Hallamore, are awarded to a student or students for proficiency in the field of German language and literature. |
| 367 | 2025W | Canfor Corporation Fellowship in Forest Ecosystem Management | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,500 fellowship is offered by CANFOR Corporation for support of graduate studies in forest ecosystem management in the Faculty of Forestry. The Company hopes these studies will lead to improved understanding of forest ecosystems, ecological processes and their response to forest management. The fellowship is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 369 | 2025W | Robert A. J. McDonald Memorial Scholarship in History | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,500 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Robert A. J. McDonald (1944-2019), along with matching funds from the Faculty of Arts, for outstanding graduate students in the Department of History specializing in the history of British Columbia. Dr. McDonald (B.A., M.A., Ph.D. 1977) grew up in Brandon, Manitoba, and relocated to Vancouver to complete his Ph.D. at UBC, where he became an Assistant Professor of History in 1978. He was a leading historian of British Columbia, editing the journal BC Studies and serving as president of the Vancouver Historical Society. Dr. McDonald taught Canadian history for more than thirty years, during which he touched the lives of thousands of students, and received the Killam Teaching Prize in 2000 in recognition of his dedication to his students. This scholarship was established in recognition of Dr. McDonald’s achievements as a historian and as a professor. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of Department of History, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 370 | 2025W | Ethel Johns & Isabel Maitland Stewart Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $2,800 has been endowed as a memorial to Ethel Johns, an outstanding figure in Nursing and first director of the Nursing program at the University of B.C., and to Isabel Maitland Stewart, who was for many years Director of the Department of Nursing Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. It is awarded to a graduate student in Nursing who is financially deserving student and has outstanding personal and professional qualifications. |
| 372 | 2025W | Kitsault Community Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,100 scholarship has been endowed for a graduate student in mining and mineral process engineering who is engaged in active research in pollution control as applied to the mining industry. The award, from the Kitsault Community Club, Kitsault, B.C. is made on the recommendation of the departments concerned. |
| 373 | 2025W | Fraser G Wallace Memorial Scholarship in Commerce and Business Administration | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | In memory of Fraser G. Wallace, B.Com. (UBC ’58), M.B.A. (UCLA ’59), Ph.D. (UCLA ’62) a scholarship of $850 has been endowed by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Melvin Wallace. The award is made at the discretion of the Dean of Sauder School of Business to a full-time graduate student whose academic record, ability, and other qualifications indicate a capacity for distinguished work at the graduate level. |
| 379 | 2025W | David Alexander Clark, M.D. Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Pediatrics | V | A prize of $1,950 endowed through a bequest from Jessie E. Clark, is awarded to a resident in the field of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine. On the recommendation of the Faculty, the prize may be split between an outstanding student in the two junior years of the program and one in the two senior years. |
| 393 | 2025W | Richard Rusk Memorial Scholarship in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,100 have been made available through an endowment established by the Christopher Foundation in memory of Richard Rusk (1952-2020) for outstanding Master of Architecture students. Richard grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia to attend UBC. He was the founder and principal of Vancouver-based architectural firm REL Design and Development Limited. Richard designed and built homes inspired by West Coast design, and his work can be seen across British Columbia, as well as in Calgary, California and Hawaii. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 395 | 2025W | Wilda Adam Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,000 scholarship has been endowed from a bequest from the late Wilda Adam. The award is made to a graduate student in Special Education in the Faculty of Education. |
| 398 | 2025W | Helen Brown and Elizabeth Smith Memorial Award for Nurse Practitioners | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $6,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Barbara McWilliams in memory of her mother, Helen Smith Brown (1902-1981) and her aunt, Elizabeth Smith (1892-1982) for outstanding Master of Nursing students in the Nurse Practitioner program who are in need of financial assistance to complete their education. Helen Smith Brown served as the Superintendent of Nurses in Saskatchewan for three years from 1929 to 1932. Elizabeth Smith worked in Public Health from 1946 to 1952, and served as the Director of Public Health Nursing in Saskatchewan until she retired. Elizabeth also earned the Florence Nightingale Scholarship in 1934. Both Elizabeth and Helen completed a program at Vancouver General Hospital and became registered nurses in 1926. Barbara (B.S.N 1957, M.S.N 1981) established this award to encourage and support nurse practitioner students to practice in team-based primary care settings after graduation. Barbara’s experience and dedication to the nursing profession inspires her interest in helping Canadians achieve optimum health through prevention and health promotion. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral studies. |
| 399 | 2025W | Dean Earle D MacPhee Memorial Fellowship in Commerce and Business Administration | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more fellowships of varied amounts are available for students engaged in studies at the graduate level in Sauder School of Business. The fellowships have been made available to honour Earle D. MacPhee, the first Dean of the Faculty. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 400 | 2025W | Dr Joseph F Morgan Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | An $950 scholarship, honouring the memory of Dr. Joseph F. Morgan, F.R.S.C., Gold Medalist in Agriculture (1941), distinguished scientist, teacher and editor, has been established by his family and friends. It is awarded to an outstanding student completing fourth year of Agricultural Sciences who is proceeding to Graduate Studies at the University of British Columbia and whose studies will be furthered by financial support. The successful candidate will have demonstrated through his or her course and thesis work a knowledge of the structure and function of plants and animals at the cellular and sub-cellular levels and a comprehension of the role of micro-organisms and viruses insofar as they are relevant to an understanding of cell organization. The award is made on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 402 | 2025W | Donald S McPhee Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A bequest from the late Donald S. McPhee funds fellowships totalling $11,500 for students pursuing graduate programs in forestry. |
| 406 | 2025W | Rosemary Janet Bawden Scholarship in Commerce | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships of $6,100 or more are awarded from time to time to students in graduate programs in Sauder School of Business. The funds for this award have been made available from a bequest by Ms. Rosemary Janet Bawden, B.A.’38, B.Com. ’39. The awards are available to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents, and in making the selection, preference is given to individuals combining scholastic attainments with qualities of leadership, success in sports or participation in other student activities. |
| 407 | 2025W | E T Cantell Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,600 scholarship, endowed with the cooperation of the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, in honour of E. T. Cantell, former Superintendent of Insurance for B.C. This scholarship is to be awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty to a graduate student in Sauder School of Business specializing in Urban Land Economics or Insurance. |
| 409 | 2025W | Charles and Alice Borden Fellowship for Archaeology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $17,000 fellowship has been endowed by Charles E. Borden, Ph.D., Litt.D. (h.c.), Professor Emeritus of Archaeology. Dr. Borden’s teaching at UBC and his archaeological research in the Fraser Canyon and other parts of this province set the foundations for Archaeology in British Columbia. The fellowship is awarded to a qualified candidate in the program leading to the Ph.D., in Archaeology. In selecting the recipient, preference is given to a candidate whose thesis topic is concerned with problems related to the archaeology and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest. The remainder of the annual income may be used for a second fellowship to be awarded to a Ph.D. candidate whose thesis topic is concerned with problems pertaining to the archaeology and prehistory in any area of the Old or New World. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Anthropology, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 411 | 2025W | B. C. Binning Memorial Fellowship in Drawing | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $20,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Jessie Binning (19062007) in memory of B. C. Binning (19091976), for Master of Fine Arts students in the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory who show exceptional promise in drawing. Preference will be given to students who are Canadian citizens. Professor Emeritus B.C. Binning was an artist and an educator, known for his drawings that depicted BCs coastal scenes and his semi-abstract paintings. He founded the Department of Fine Arts at UBC in 1955 and served as its head. In 1971, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was a contributing artist to West Coast Modernism, which unified art, architecture and design. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 412 | 2025W | Dr William Arthur Paskins Memorial Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $34,000 have been endowed through a bequest by the late Mrs. Nellie Whiddon in the memory of the Dr. William Arthur Paskins. The fellowships are open to Master’s or PhD students undertaking research in clinical psychology, including but not limited to clinical neuroscience, psychotherapy, assessment, or program evaluation. The fellowships are based on merit and made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychology, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 413 | 2025W | Stuart Keate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $700 scholarship has been endowed by the Canadian Diabetic Association to honour Stuart Keate, a former member of the UBC Players’ Club, the Board of Governors of the University, and Publisher of the Vancouver Sun. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film, to a graduate student in Theatre, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 414 | 2025W | Robert Rutherford Rae Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,450 scholarship has been endowed by the late Robert Rutherford Rae to support a student in oceanography. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. |
| 415 | 2025W | Francis Reif Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,900 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established for a graduate student in the Department of Anthropology. Preference is given to a student who intends to pursue graduate work in the study of Northwest Coast Indian art. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Anthropology in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 418 | 2025W | George L Pickard Scholarship in Oceanography | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,400 scholarship has been endowed by Dr. Pickard’s many friends, colleagues and former students, on the occasion of his retirement in 1979, in recognition of his pre-eminent role in developing the Institute of Oceanography at the University, and of his significant contributions to oceanography in B.C., Canada and internationally. The award is made to a student who has completed at least two years of graduate studies and who has displayed outstanding originality and promise of success in studies involving two or more of the multidisciplinary areas of oceanography. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. |
| 420 | 2025W | Murray Stratton Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $300 scholarship has been endowed by his friends and associates, in memory of Murray Stratton, who was at the time of his death, Program Director for Health with the Canadian Council on Social Development. The award is made to a student in the M.Sc. program in the School of Population and Public Health on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 422 | 2025W | Warring Paxton Clarke Graduate Scholarship in Finance | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,800 scholarship is awarded to a graduate student in Sauder School of Business who has completed the first year toward the Master of Business Administration or Master of Science degree with the highest standing and is proceeding to full time study in the second year with a concentration in finance and/or securities analysis. |
| 423 | 2025W | Lily O.P. Wong Chan and Paul T.L. Chan Award in Social Work | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $6,600 have been made available through an endowment established by Lily Wong Chan (B.S.W. 1962) and Paul Chan (B.A.Sc. 1962, M.A.Sc. 1965), along with funds from the Faculty of Arts, for female students in the Master of Social Work program who are making satisfactory academic progress and who are First Nations, Inuit, or Metis students of Canada, or who identify as Black, or a Person of Colour. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 424 | 2025W | Dr Derek Daniel Wolney Memorial Resident Prize in Anaesthesia | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | A $250 prize has been endowed in memory of Dr. Derek Daniel Wolney, by his friends and associates. Dr. Wolney, M.D. UBC 1976, was in the final year of his four-year post-graduate training program and at the time of his passing in 1980 he was Resident-in-Chief. He is remembered well for his excellence in clinical anesthesia. The prize is awarded to the resident in the Department of Anesthesia Resident Training Program (any year of training eligible) considered by the Department as demonstrating the highest level of clinical proficiency in Anesthesia. |
| 430 | 2025W | James Robert Thompson Fellowship | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $9,545.39 have been endowed by the late James Robert Thompson, B.Comm, 1967. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to students planning a career related to preservation of the natural environment. It was the expressed wish of the donor that recipients of the fellowship would demonstrate a desire to use their talents and abilities to establish a significant career role in preserving the natural and wilderness areas in B.C and the Yukon. |
| 432 | 2025W | Richard U Ratcliff Memorial Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A fellowship of $1,500 has been endowed in memory of Professor Richard U. Ratcliff, a pioneer in the field of Urban Land Economics, and a central figure in the development of the field of Urban Land Economics at UBC. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to a graduate student in Real Estate. |
| 436 | 2025W | William Alexander MacKenzie Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,500 scholarship has been endowed in the name of William Alexander MacKenzie. This award is made to a graduate student working on a research project aimed at preventing pollution by mineral recovery operations. The award is made to a deserving student in the Department of Mining Engineering based on the recommendation of the Department Head. |
| 437 | 2025W | Workers Compensation Board Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two fellowships of $4,500 each have been provided through an endowment established by the Workers Compensation Board of B.C. The fellowships are awarded to students entering or continuing in the M.Sc. or Ph.D program in Audiology and Speech Sciences. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic excellence. |
| 438 | 2025W | Leslie D G Brooks Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A prize of $250 has been endowed in the memory of Leslie Brooks who entered the Ph.D. program in the Department of English at the age of 70. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English to a graduate student with preference to a student over 30 years of age whose studies have been interrupted for a period of time. |
| 440 | 2025W | Dr J A McConnell Memorial Prize in Anaesthesia | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | A $200 prize has been endowed in memory of Dr. J. A. McConnell, by his friends and associates. Dr. McConnell was a Clinical Assistant Professor in Anaesthesia. He is remembered well for his clinical ability and interests in organization of Continuing Medical Education Programs in Anaesthesia. The prize is awarded to the resident in the Department of Anaesthesia Resident Training Program (any year of training eligible) considered by the Department as demonstrating the highest level of academic achievement in Anaesthesia. |
| 441 | 2025W | John Snow Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | A prize of $100 is offered annually to commemorate the pioneering epidemiological research of Dr. John Snow in nineteenth century London, leading to the understanding and control of cholera. This prize is supported by donations from faculty members in the School of Population and Public Health, and is awarded to the student with the highest standing in the Epidemiology course SPPH502. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health. |
| 442 | 2025W | Archives Association of British Columbia Mary Ann Pylypchuk Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | A prize of $500, donated by the Archives Association of British Columbia, is awarded to an outstanding student in the graduating class of the Master of Archival Studies. In memory of Mary Ann Pylypchuk, a student in the MAS programme, who finished her thesis on Canadian Native Documentary Heritage but was taken by cancer before she could complete her defence. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. |
| 444 | 2025W | Herbert R Fullerton Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Herbert R. Fullerton Fellowship, established with a gift from the Real Estate Council of British Columbia honouring the first Chairman of the Council, is awarded to a deserving student who is taking the Urban Land Economics Graduate Program in Sauder School of Business. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 446 | 2025W | Cy and Emerald Keyes Fellowship in Mining Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $9,500 have been made available by the late Cy and Emerald Keyes to support graduate students in Mining Engineering. The awards are made to Canadian citizens and permanent residents on the recommendation the Department of Mining Engineering, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 447 | 2025W | Cy and Emerald Keyes Fellowship in Materials Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $12,000 have been made available by the late Cy and Emerald Keyes to support graduate students in Materials Engineering. The awards are made to Canadian citizens and permanent residents on the recommendation of the Department of Materials Engineering, in consultation with the the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 450 | 2025W | Dr S Wah Leung Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been endowed through contributions from alumni, colleagues, friends and family to honour Dr. S. Wah Leung, founding Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, who served as Dean from 1962 to 1977. It is awarded to a student enrolled in full-time study in a graduate program in Dental Science or Oral Biology leading to the M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree. Selection is made by the Faculty of Dentistry on the basis of excellence in scholarship and research. Preference is given to those who seem likely to follow a career of full-time teaching and research. |
| 455 | 2025W | Dean Warren D Kitts Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $8,000 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by friends and former students of Dr. Warren D. Kitts in 1984 on the occasion of his retirement as Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the agricultural sciences and his interest in graduate student research. Eligible students must have completed either the BSc (APBI), BSc (FNH), or BSc (GRS) at the University of British Columbia and must be proceeding to graduate studies at this University in a field relating to the scientific basis of agriculture and food production. The award is given to a graduate student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, on the recommendation of the Faculty, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 456 | 2025W | Dr William Wilson Simpson Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $850 award has been endowed in memory of Dr. William Wilson Simpson to a Ph.D. student in the Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to a graduate student in financial need, who has shown interest and potential in the field of pharmacology and demonstrated the qualities of initiative and leadership for which Bill Simpson is so fondly remembered. |
| 460 | 2025W | Vancouver Executives’ Association Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $4,200 has been endowed by the Vancouver Executives’ Association (VANEX). The award is open to both undergraduate and graduate students and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 461 | 2025W | Captain Thomas S Byrne Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A prize of $600 has been endowed in the memory of Captain Thomas S. Byrne. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, to the student presenting the outstanding doctoral thesis in oceanography. |
| 462 | 2025W | Captain Thomas S Byrne Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $600 has been endowed in the memory of Captain Thomas S. Byrne. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences to a continuing student based on publication of an outstanding scientific paper in oceanography. |
| 463 | 2025W | Albert Whiteley Memorial Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,100 fellowship has been endowed by the family of Albert Whiteley, an economist whose career in the Public Service of Canada was marked by the rigour, depth and fairness he contributed to the analysis of economic policy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Economics to a full-time student undertaking a doctoral program in Economics, with preference given to a student undertaking an analysis of government economic policy. |
| 464 | 2025W | McLean Fraser Summer Research Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more fellowships totalling $2,600 have been offered by a former student, to commemorate the name of Dr. C. McLean Fraser, Head of the Department of Zoology from 1919 to 1940. The awards are made to graduate students registered for the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Zoology, and are made on the recommendation of the Department of Zoology. |
| 466 | 2025W | University of B.C. M.B.A./M.Sc. (Bus.Admin.) Alumni Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The M.B.A./M.Sc. Division of the UBC Alumni Association has endowed a scholarship of $1,750. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student who has completed the first year of the University of British Columbia’s M.B.A. or M.Sc. (Bus.Admin.) program with high academic standing and is continuing in the second year. The recipient may not simultaneously hold another M.B.A./M.Sc. Alumni award. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 468 | 2025W | William James Tough Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $750 scholarship has been endowed in memory of William James Tough. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty to students in the M.B.A. or M.Sc. (Business) program with preference given to mature students, and those with an undergraduate degree in Engineering. |
| 469 | 2025W | Allen Ephraim Diamond Graduate Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | In recognition of his more than thirty years of contributions to the company, to the real estate development industry and to the business community, The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited in 1985 endowed the Allen Ephraim Diamond Fellowship in Commerce and Business Administration at the University of British Columbia. The fellowship of $6,200 is awarded to a graduate of an Ontario university entering the M.B.A., M.Sc. or Ph.D. program in Sauder School of Business. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty based on academic excellence consistent with the University’s graduate admissions standards. |
| 470 | 2025W | S H Zbarsky Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,700 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the friends and colleagues of Dr. S. H. Zbarsky in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Biochemistry and UBC. The scholarship is awarded to a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for outstanding achievements in course work, research, and in the student seminar series. Dr. Zbarsky was one of the original two members of the UBC Department of Biochemistry when it was established in 1950. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. |
| 472 | 2025W | R E McKechnie Graduate Scholarship | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $2,500 endowed through a bequest from the late Chancellor R. E. McKechnie, is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to a deserving graduate student at the University of British Columbia who is proceeding to a M.A. or M.Sc. degree. |
| 473 | 2025W | Professor Anne Crichton Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | A prize of $2,800 has been made available through an endowment established by friends, colleagues and former students to honour Dr. Anne Crichton, who served with distinction as Professor in the Department of Health Care and Epidemiology, now known as the School of Population and Public Health, and as Director of the MSc Program in Health Services Planning and Administration. The prize is awarded to a PhD student. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health. |
| 475 | 2025W | Frederic H Soward Memorial Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,100 fellowship has been endowed through contributions from colleagues, family, friends and students to honour the memory of Frederic H. Soward who served as Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and as Head of the History Department during his 42 years with UBC. A gifted teacher, he was also a distinguished authority on Canada’s role in international affairs. The award to a full-time graduate student studying international relations, with the recommendation alternating each year between the Department of History and the Department of Political Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 482 | 2025W | John S Nadeau Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $17,000 have been endowed by the family and friends of Dr. John Sylvan Nadeau, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the University of British Columbia as a teacher, scholar and administrator. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in consultation with the Department of Materials Engineering, to a graduate student in the Department who has demonstrated a high level of scholastic and research proficiency. |
| 484 | 2025W | Dr Chi-Kit Wat Scholarship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two scholarships of $3,150 each have been endowed by family and friends in memory of Dr. Chi-Kit Wat. Dr. Wat was associated with the University of British Columbia for many years, both as a student and, later in her career, as a research scientist. One award is made to a visa student from the People’s Republic of China who is pursuing post-baccalaureate studies and demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and promise. A second award is made to a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of similar academic calibre. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 485 | 2025W | Eppich Family and German Speaking Community Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $7,000 has been endowed by the Eppich Family, the German speaking community of B.C. and other donors. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Central, Eastern & Northern European Studies and in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to a qualified new or continuing graduate student in German. |
| 486 | 2025W | C L Wang Memorial Scholarship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,350 scholarship has been endowed in memory of C.L. Wang by family and friends. C. L. Wang, born Wang Chang-Lin in 1902, was the son of a mandarin official in the last Chinese dynasty before the revolution in 1911. He graduated from Tsing Hua University in Beijing in 1921. With a Tsing Hua scholarship, he studied at the University of Chicago completing his B.Com. in Economics. Following graduation, he worked at the Harris Trust Co. in Chicago, and returned to China in 1926. His career in banking spanned nearly four decades. He was the manager and a Director of the Shanghai Commercial Bank until he retired in 1964. He firmly believed in education and encouraged the young not only in the field of economics and banking to which he devoted his life, but also in engineering and medicine. He died a peaceful death in 1987, at the age of 85. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to a graduate student from the People’s Republic of China, with preference given to a student in Commerce and Business Administration, Engineering or Medicine. |
| 487 | 2025W | J Fred Muir Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | An $1,600 scholarship has been endowed for a graduate student in Civil Engineering to honour the memory of J. Fred Muir, a long-time faculty member in Civil Engineering and a former Department Head. The award was created by his colleagues in 1987 as a tribute to the high esteem in which he was held. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 488 | 2025W | Asa Johal Fellowship in Asian Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One scholarship of $10,000 has been endowed by Mr. Asa Johal on behalf of himself and his family. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies, and in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, to a qualified M.A. or Ph.D. student in Punjabi language and literature and/or Sikh studies. |
| 489 | 2025W | Mary Elizabeth Simpson Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The estate of Mary Elizabeth Simpson has provided a bequest to the University of British Columbia to be used for scholarships in the Faculty of Education. Two scholarships of $3,200 each are awarded to students in the Ed.D. or Ph.D. programs. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 490 | 2025W | LOMCIRA Harold Covell Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $1,200 has been endowed by the Lower Mainland Council of the International Reading Association (LOMCIRA) in memory of Dr. Harold Covell. The award is offered to a full-time graduate student specializing in literacy education and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 491 | 2025W | Rick Hansen Man-In-Motion Fellowship | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two fellowships, with a value of $17,500 for Masters students and $25,000 for Doctoral students, are offered annually to students with a physical disability enrolled in a full-time graduate programs at UBC. The awards are made available by The University of British Columbia to honour the incredible determination and many personal achievements of Rick Hansen, B.P.E. 1986 and LL.D. 1987. His two-year world tour, completed in 1987, changed public attitudes and the prospects for the disabled. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral studies. |
| 493 | 2025W | Effie I Lefeaux Scholarship in Intellectual Disability | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more scholarships to a total of $2,850 are offered to graduate students working in the area of intellectual disabilities. The funds are provided through a bequest from the estate of Effie I. Lefeaux. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 494 | 2025W | Jaya-Jayant Prize in Mechanical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | A $2,000 prize has been endowed by Dr. V.J. Modi, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, on the occasion of his being awarded the Killam Prize. It is offered to graduate students in Mechanical Engineering to promote and recognize academic excellence. The award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 495 | 2025W | John Anderson MBA/LLB Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $2,550 has been endowed by Westcoast Energy Inc. to honour John Anderson who served the Company as President from 1980 and Chief Executive Officer from 1982, until his death in 1987. John Anderson graduated from UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law in 1949 and immediately began his career in the petroleum and natural gas industry. He joined Pacific Petroleums Ltd. in 1960 and Westcoast in 1970. He was a member of the Advisory Council of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The scholarship is awarded to a student entering the second year in the combined MBA/LLB program, on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, in consultation with the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 497 | 2025W | Asa Johal Graduate Fellowship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $7,900 fellowship is awarded to a graduate student in the Faculty of Forestry based on scholarship and research potential. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The funds for this award come from operation of the UBC Forest Nursery, which was made possible in part by a major contribution from Asa Johal, President of Terminal Forest Products Ltd. |
| 498 | 2025W | Stanley M Oberg Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $750 scholarship has been endowed to recognize Dr. Oberg’s contributions to students in the Sauder School of Business. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, to the student who has completed the foundation courses of the M.B.A. program with the highest standing. |
| 499 | 2025W | James C T Mao Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $400 prize has been endowed to recognize Dr. James Mao’s contribution to students in the Sauder School of Business. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, to the MBA or M.Sc. student obtaining the highest standing in Corporate Finance. |
| 503 | 2025W | Amy Woodland Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Two scholarships of $1,300 each have been made available through an endowment established by a bequest from the late Archibald Raworth. The scholarships are awarded to academically worthy and deserving students who have, for at least two years of school studies, attended a school from School District No. 5, Cranbrook, B.C., and are beginning or continuing studies at the University of B.C. The awards are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 505 | 2025W | Archibald Raworth Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Two scholarships of $1,225 each have been made available through an endowment established by a bequest from the late Archibald Raworth. The scholarships are awarded to academically worthy and deserving students who have, for at least two years of school studies, attended a school from School District No. 5 in Cranbrook, B.C., and are beginning or continuing studies at UBC. The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 514 | 2025W | D F MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Three scholarships of $1,100 each have been endowed through a bequest by Donald Fraser MacKenzie for undergraduate students entering the final year of study in the Faculties of Arts, Science and Medicine. One scholarship is available in each of the three faculties, with preference for the scholarship in Arts being given to a student in religious studies. Financial circumstances of the candidates may be considered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculties of Arts, Science and Medicine. |
| 514 | 2025W | D F MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Three scholarships of $1,100 each have been endowed through a bequest by Donald Fraser MacKenzie for undergraduate students entering the final year of study in the Faculties of Arts, Science and Medicine. One scholarship is available in each of the three faculties, with preference for the scholarship in Arts being given to a student in religious studies. Financial circumstances of the candidates may be considered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculties of Arts, Science and Medicine. |
| 514 | 2025W | D F MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Three scholarships of $1,100 each have been endowed through a bequest by Donald Fraser MacKenzie for undergraduate students entering the final year of study in the Faculties of Arts, Science and Medicine. One scholarship is available in each of the three faculties, with preference for the scholarship in Arts being given to a student in religious studies. Financial circumstances of the candidates may be considered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculties of Arts, Science and Medicine. |
| 515 | 2025W | Dr Ira Dilworth Prize in English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $250 prize has been endowed by the late Dr. Ira Dilworth and has been augmented by friends to honour of his memory. The prize is offered to a senior student in Canadian Literature and is made on the recommendation of the Department of English. |
| 517 | 2025W | Dr Yun-I Ssu Memorial Prize | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $750 prize has been endowed by friends of the late Dr. Yun-I Ssu (Ph.D. in Metallurgy, University of B.C., 1960). It is awarded to the student of Chinese ancestry with the highest scholastic standing in the year preceding his or her final year in attendance. |
| 520 | 2025W | Fern Cochrane James Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A prize of $550 endowed in memory of Fern Cochrane James, is awarded to the woman student obtaining the highest standing in one of the first year courses in English. |
| 522 | 2025W | Gilbert N Tucker Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A $3950 prize has been endowed by Simone and Harold Knutson in memory of Gilbert N. Tucker (1898-1955), who served this University as scholar, historian and teacher. It is awarded to the leading student in the field of the French in North America enrolled in History 307 or 401. In the event that History 307 or 401 are not offered in a given year, it is awarded to a student with the highest mark in a Canadian history course with a substantial French Canadian component. |
| 523 | 2025W | Gordon H Woodward Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A scholarship of $200 has been endowed by friends in memory of Gordon H. Woodward who, during the two decades before his death in 1966, contributed fiction to the best periodicals in Canada, England, Australia and the United States, and whose dedication to writing as an art is well-known here and abroad. It is awarded by the Department of Creative Writing to a student with a good academic record who has shown ability and promise in the writing of fiction. |
| 524 | 2025W | Guenter Felix Sanders Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | A | Scholarships totalling $4,050 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Guenter Felix Sanders (1904-1961) for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students at the University of British Columbia Vancouver and the University of British Columbia Okanagan, with preference for students (1) whose parents or themselves are affiliated with the Knights Pythias in British Columbia and/ or (2) are honouring or majoring in mathematics or are in the Faculty of Applied Science. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 525 | 2025W | Helen Badenoch Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A bequest from Ida Helen Badenoch provides four scholarships of $850 each, two for students most proficient in community health nursing practice and proceeding to further work in this field of study; and two for the most proficient students in a field of journalism, or in a field related to journalism. |
| 525 | 2025W | Helen Badenoch Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Journalism, Writing, and Media | V | A bequest from Ida Helen Badenoch provides four scholarships of $850 each, two for students most proficient in community health nursing practice and proceeding to further work in this field of study; and two for the most proficient students in a field of journalism, or in a field related to journalism. |
| 525 | 2025W | Helen Badenoch Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A bequest from Ida Helen Badenoch provides four scholarships of $850 each, two for students most proficient in community health nursing practice and proceeding to further work in this field of study; and two for the most proficient students in a field of journalism, or in a field related to journalism. |
| 527 | 2025W | Hugo E Meilicke Memorial Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | This fund was established by the late Hugo E. Meilicke who gave distinguished service to the community through his business associations and through active participation in organizations such as the Kiwanis Club, the Salvation Army, the Vancouver Foundation, the Crippled Children’s Hospital, the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the Vancouver Symphony Society. The annual income of $49,400 provides awards in various fields such as agriculture, political science, commerce, fine arts, and music. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 528 | 2025W | IODE Scott Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A scholarship of $550 derived from an endowment founded by the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire of the City of Vancouver, in memory of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, R.N., the Antarctic explorer, who sacrificed his life in the cause of science, is awarded to a third or fourth year student who combines high standing in Biology 234 with promise of service in the Commonwealth. |
| 530 | 2025W | ILWU Harry Bridges Undergraduate Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Three scholarships of $1,500 each are offered to active members, dependents, and sons and daughters of members, in good standing, of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. They are open to students in attendance at the University of B.C., the University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, the B.C. Institute of Technology, or any college in B.C. who will continue in a full program of studies in the next session in an undergraduate faculty. These scholarships will normally be awarded to the candidates with highest standing as determined by the results of the Final Sessional Examinations conducted in April by the named institutions. The donor reserves the right to withhold awards if the academic standing of candidates is not sufficiently high or to re-award scholarships if winners receive other scholarships of substantial value. |
| 531 | 2025W | Jean Craig Smith Scholarship | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $1,250 endowed through a bequest from the late Jean Mclntosh Smith, is awarded to a student in any year and faculty. Selection of the winner is made on the basis of academic ability, character and personal qualities, participation in community and student affairs, and evidence of leadership. The winner will normally be selected from candidates nominated for the Sherwood Lett Memorial Scholarship. |
| 533 | 2025W | Joseph A Crumb Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | A prize of $150 endowed by friends of Professor Joseph A. Crumb, is awarded to the student submitting the best graduating essay in the Honours Program in Economics. |
| 539 | 2025W | Mack Eastman United Nations Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Centre for International Relations | V | A prize of $450 given in memory of Dr. S. Mack Eastman, is available to all students in the University. Dr. Eastman was the first Head of the History Department until 1925 when he left to become the Chief of Research in the International Labour Office in Geneva. He was instrumental in establishing the League of Nations Society of which he was Secretary. In recognition of his outstanding work and influence, the United Nations Association has endowed this prize. The prize is awarded for the best essay on a problem related to international peace and security or international cooperation in economic or social areas. Students intending to compete for the prize should submit their essays to the International Relations Programme Committee. The name of the Committee’s Chairman can be secured from the Office of the Dean of Arts. |
| 541 | 2025W | Mary Stewart MacInnes Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Languages and World Literatures | V | Scholarships totalling $2,450 have been made available through an endowment established by William H. MacInnes in memory of his mother, Mary Stewart Maclnnes (1841-1936), for forth year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts, Applied Science, Land and Food Systems, Forestry, or Science. Consideration will be given, not only to outstanding academic achievement but also to achievement in the field of student government and/or in athletics, or to special interest in German Studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the German Program in the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies. |
| 544 | 2025W | Nancy Ryckman Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $1,400 endowed through a bequeath from Nancy E. Ryckman, are awarded to students who have completed at least one year at a University or college and who attended school in the East Kootenays for three years, of which two years must have been immediately prior to entrance to the University or College. It is the expressed wish of the donor that the scholarships be awarded to young men or women who require aid in obtaining a university education and that, in making the awards, consideration be given to character and intellectual promise. |
| 545 | 2025W | Percy W Perris Salmon Arm Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $1,400 has been endowed by Percy W. Perris, Chase, B.C. for students beginning or continuing studies at the University of B.C whose homes are in School District No. 83 (N. Okanagan – Shuswap). The selection is made on the basis of academic standing, personal qualities, and need for study toward a degree in any faculty or area of study. |
| 547 | 2025W | United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1518 Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | The United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1518, offers ten scholarships of $1,000 each to students beginning or continuing studies in a full academic programme of studies at the University of B.C., University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia Institute of Technology, or at a college in British Columbia. Ten awards are made to students entering from Grade XII and ten awards are made to continuing students. The awards are normally made to the applicants with the highest standing in the final examinations. Students entering from Grade XII are considered on the basis either of standing received by recommendation, or in the January or June government examinations. To be eligible, candidates must be a member, or the son, daughter, or legal ward of a member of the Union in good standing. Those who wish to be considered must give full details of their own or their parents’ membership in the Union. |
| 548 | 2025W | Robert Lorne Stanfield Prize in Political Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | A prize of the value of $250 is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Political Science to a student with an outstanding record in this field of study. This award has been endowed by individual donors on the occasion of Mr. Stanfield’s first official visit to British Columbia as Leader of the Opposition. |
| 551 | 2025W | Sherwood Lett Memorial Scholarship | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $6,500 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established endowed by alumni, faculty, staff, students, colleagues, and friends to honour the memory of the late Chief Justice Sherwood Lett, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., E.D., Q.C., B.A., LL.D. The scholarship pays tribute to an outstanding graduate whose distinguished service to the University, to his profession and, both in war and peace, to his country. It is awarded to a student who most fully exemplifies all-round qualities of the late Sherwood Lett. The selection of candidates is made by faculty nominations with review by a special committee. Consideration will be for a student who demonstrates high scholastic and literary attainments, active interest in sports, moral force of character, and ability to serve, work with, and lead others. To be eligible, a candidate must have attended UBC for at least two winter sessions and rank academically in the top 10% of students in his or her year and Faculty. The award is open to students entering the penultimate or final year of a baccalaureate program, the first year of graduate studies, or students in Medicine, Dentistry or Law. The award may be renewable for a second year provided the winner maintains scholarship standing. |
| 554 | 2025W | T E and M E Ladner Memorial Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $1,800 endowed by Leon J. Ladner, Q.C., LL.D., and family, in memory of his parents, Thomas Ellis and Minnie E. Ladner, is available for a student whose home is in Delta Municipality of the lower Fraser Valley. An applicant must have high scholastic standing, but consideration will also be given to character and financial need. The scholarship is open to students entering the University of British Columbia for the first time or continuing attendance in any year and faculty. If, in any year, no applicant can meet the scholastic requirements of the University, the award may be withheld and two awards made the subsequent year. Completed applications must include: (1) the names and address of the applicant’s parents, and details of their length of residency in the Delta area; and (2) details of the financial circumstances of the applicant and of his or her family. |
| 555 | 2025W | Thea Koerner Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A scholarship of $1,550 endowed by her friends in memory of Thea Koerner and in recognition of her most generous encouragement of the arts at the University and in British Columbia, is awarded upon the recommendation by the Theatre Program, the Creative Writing Program, the Departments of Art History, Visual Arts and Theory, and the School of Music, to a full-time student regularly enrolled in one of these areas and proceeding to a degree, whose past performance and future promise qualify him as the most suitable recipient of the award. |
| 557 | 2025W | Thomas and Evelyn Hebb Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physics and Astronomy | V | In recognition of the part played in the development of this University by Professor Thomas Carlyle Hebb, until his death, and by his wife, Evelyn Hebb, herself a distinguished scholar, and in commemoration of their interest in the progress of students, their son and daughters have endowed a scholarship of $1,500 The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physics, to a student entering the third or higher year of undergraduate study, or in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. If the award is made at the undergraduate level, it may be divided between two candidates of equal merit. |
| 558 | 2025W | ILWU Thomas P Mayes Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | In memory of Thomas P. Mayes, who until his death in 1968, served as secretary of the Union, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union offers an undergraduate scholarship of $1,500 to active members, dependents, and sons and daughters of members, in good standing. The terms and conditions of this award are the same as for the three International Longshore and Warehouse Union Scholarships, described above. |
| 559 | 2025W | Thorleif Larsen Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A scholarship of $400 endowed in honour of Professor Thorleif Larsen, a member of the English Department of the University of British Columbia from 1919 to 1958, is awarded to the leading student in English 220. |
| 561 | 2025W | United Nations Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Centre for International Relations | V | A $200 prize has been endowed by the late Annie B. Jamieson, B.A., LL.D. It is awarded to a student writing an essay on a problem relating to international peace and security or international cooperation in economic or social areas. Students intending to compete for the prize should submit their essays to the International Relations Program Committee. The name of the Committee’s Chair can be secured from the Office of the Dean of Arts. |
| 568 | 2025W | W. H. MacInnes Scholarship in Greek | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,450 have been made available through an endowment established by William H. MacInnes for outstanding undergraduate students who have completed a second-year Ancient Greek language course in the previous academic session and are continuing undergraduate studies in Greek language in the current academic session. William (1879-1975), honorary alumnus, graduated from Queens University with a B.A. in 1902. He worked as the Civil Service Commissioner of BC (1918-1925), Official Administrator for the County of Vancouver (1925-1929), and later as President of his company, Western Soap Co. Ltd. In 1911, he married Mathilde Morgenstern, a school teacher, and they had two sons, William and Alexander. An avid supporter of UBC, William established nine student awards during his lifetime. The recipients were always a source of great satisfaction for the couple who made a practice of hosting the winners at an annual tea. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies. |
| 569 | 2025W | William Eugene MacInnes Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $2,450 are made available through an endowment established by William H. and Mathilde MacInnes , in memory of their son, William Eugene MacInnes (1912-1934), for fourth-year mining engineering undergraduate students at the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. Consideration will be is given, not only to scholastic standing, but also to achievement in student government and/or in athletics. During his time at UBC, William (B.A. 1935) studied Mining Engineering and was active in student affairs holding various positions including: President of Science, Vice-President of the Engineering Society, and Regimental Sergeant-Major in the Canadian Officers’ Training Corps (UBC). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. |
| 572 | 2025W | Charles and Jane Banks Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | This scholarship was established from a bequest to the University by the late Honourable Charles A. Banks who, during his term as Lieutenant Governor of the Province, was official Visitor of this University. This contribution, which provides support for worthy and deserving students is striking evidence of his generosity and that of his wife, and their concern for the welfare of others. Scholarships to a total of $88,750 are awarded on the recommendation of the Faculties, to students who have completed at least one year in the following Faculties, and are continuing in the Faculty in an undergraduate program: Science ($44,350), Applied Science (Engineering) ($26,600), Forestry ($4,450), Land and Food Systems ($8,900) and Pharmaceutical Sciences ($4,450). The Charles A. and Jane C.A. Banks Foundation was established by a bequest by the Honourable Charles A. Banks, who during his term as Lieutenant Governor of the Province was the Official Visitor of this University. |
| 572 | 2025W | Charles and Jane Banks Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | This scholarship was established from a bequest to the University by the late Honourable Charles A. Banks who, during his term as Lieutenant Governor of the Province, was official Visitor of this University. This contribution, which provides support for worthy and deserving students is striking evidence of his generosity and that of his wife, and their concern for the welfare of others. Scholarships to a total of $88,750 are awarded on the recommendation of the Faculties, to students who have completed at least one year in the following Faculties, and are continuing in the Faculty in an undergraduate program: Science ($44,350), Applied Science (Engineering) ($26,600), Forestry ($4,450), Land and Food Systems ($8,900) and Pharmaceutical Sciences ($4,450). The Charles A. and Jane C.A. Banks Foundation was established by a bequest by the Honourable Charles A. Banks, who during his term as Lieutenant Governor of the Province was the Official Visitor of this University. |
| 572 | 2025W | Charles and Jane Banks Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | This scholarship was established from a bequest to the University by the late Honourable Charles A. Banks who, during his term as Lieutenant Governor of the Province, was official Visitor of this University. This contribution, which provides support for worthy and deserving students is striking evidence of his generosity and that of his wife, and their concern for the welfare of others. Scholarships to a total of $88,750 are awarded on the recommendation of the Faculties, to students who have completed at least one year in the following Faculties, and are continuing in the Faculty in an undergraduate program: Science ($44,350), Applied Science (Engineering) ($26,600), Forestry ($4,450), Land and Food Systems ($8,900) and Pharmaceutical Sciences ($4,450). The Charles A. and Jane C.A. Banks Foundation was established by a bequest by the Honourable Charles A. Banks, who during his term as Lieutenant Governor of the Province was the Official Visitor of this University. |
| 572 | 2025W | Charles and Jane Banks Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | This scholarship was established from a bequest to the University by the late Honourable Charles A. Banks who, during his term as Lieutenant Governor of the Province, was official Visitor of this University. This contribution, which provides support for worthy and deserving students is striking evidence of his generosity and that of his wife, and their concern for the welfare of others. Scholarships to a total of $88,750 are awarded on the recommendation of the Faculties, to students who have completed at least one year in the following Faculties, and are continuing in the Faculty in an undergraduate program: Science ($44,350), Applied Science (Engineering) ($26,600), Forestry ($4,450), Land and Food Systems ($8,900) and Pharmaceutical Sciences ($4,450). The Charles A. and Jane C.A. Banks Foundation was established by a bequest by the Honourable Charles A. Banks, who during his term as Lieutenant Governor of the Province was the Official Visitor of this University. |
| 572 | 2025W | Charles and Jane Banks Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | This scholarship was established from a bequest to the University by the late Honourable Charles A. Banks who, during his term as Lieutenant Governor of the Province, was official Visitor of this University. This contribution, which provides support for worthy and deserving students is striking evidence of his generosity and that of his wife, and their concern for the welfare of others. Scholarships to a total of $88,750 are awarded on the recommendation of the Faculties, to students who have completed at least one year in the following Faculties, and are continuing in the Faculty in an undergraduate program: Science ($44,350), Applied Science (Engineering) ($26,600), Forestry ($4,450), Land and Food Systems ($8,900) and Pharmaceutical Sciences ($4,450). The Charles A. and Jane C.A. Banks Foundation was established by a bequest by the Honourable Charles A. Banks, who during his term as Lieutenant Governor of the Province was the Official Visitor of this University. |
| 574 | 2025W | Harry Logan Memorial Scholarship | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $2,250 scholarship is available through an endowment established by students and friends in honour of Harry Tremaine Logan (1887-1971). A remarkable career: graduate of McGill University, Rhodes Scholar, graduate of Oxford, recipient of a UBC honorary LL.D. (1965), original Faculty of UBC in 1915, involved with establishment of AMS, participant in the Great Trek (1922), member of Senate and Board of Governors, wrote the history of UBC in 1958 (Tuum Est), named Great Trekker in 1960, taught and Head of Department of Classics (1949 to 1967) until retirement at 80. His accomplished career at UBC was interrupted, first when he served in the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada and the Canadian Machine Gun Corps (1915-1919), then when he became Principal of Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School, Duncan, BC. (1936- 1946), and Fairbridge Society Secretary (1946-1949). The award is open to students entering the penultimate or final year of their undergraduate degree, the 1st year of Graduate Studies, or students in the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry or Law. The winner will normally be selected from students nominated for the Sherwood Lett Memorial Scholarship and will also receive the Harold B. and Nellie Boyes Memorial Scholarship of $12,500. |
| 577 | 2025W | Earl Kinney Memorial Award | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually by Unifor, Local 780G, to students entering the second or higher year of a full academic program of studies at any University, College or other post-secondary institution in the provinces of British Columbia or Alberta. To be eligible, an applicant must be a member, legal ward or the son/grandson, daughter/granddaughter of a member in good standing and must enclose a letter from the Union attesting to their eligibility. The award will be made to the most accomplished applicant as determined by the University. |
| 584 | 2025W | Hunter Campbell Lewis Memorial Book Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | A book prize, valued at $500 honours the memory of Professor Hunter Campbell Lewis who, as an undergraduate, helped his class of Arts ’23 to establish the first study collection for the study and appreciation of painting. Later, during his teaching career at UBC, he, on his own initiative and at his own expense, sought out and had brought to the campus the first totem poles of our indigenous people to be given to the University. These were mounted at Totem Park. Endowed by a gift from Annie M. Angus (Arts ’23), the prize is awarded to a student entering the fourth year in the field of art history. The recipient is selected on the basis of academic distinction by a departmental committee appointed by the Head of Fine Arts. |
| 585 | 2025W | Joan Livesey Prize in French-Canadian Literature | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies | V | As a tribute to her daughter, Joan Livesey, deceased August 18, 1973, Adelia Livesey has endowed a prize of $700 to be awarded to a graduating student for outstanding work in French-Canadian Literature, on the recommendation of the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies. |
| 595 | 2025W | Amy E Sauder Scholarship | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $2,300 is awarded to a student entering the penultimate or final year of a baccalaureate program, the first year of Graduate Studies, or students in the Faculties of Medicine or Dentistry. The candidate chosen will combine good academic standing with participation in student activities. The award has been made possible by a bequest from the late Amy E. Sauder and by contributions from the Sauder Foundation. The recipient of the Amy E. Sauder Scholarship will also receive the Jean Craig Smith Scholarship. |
| 598 | 2025W | James Ruggles Macdonell Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Philosophy | V | As a memorial to James Ruggles Macdonell, an honours graduate in philosophy in the Class of 1966, who died accidentally in his graduating year, his family and friends have endowed a scholarship of $1,500 to be awarded to a promising honours student who is entering his or her final undergraduate year in philosophy. If there is no suitable candidate in the Honours Program, the award is made to a student in the Majors Program. Financial need is considered. |
| 599 | 2025W | Norman A M MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Nine scholarships of $2,000 each are offered by the UBC Alumni Association to students proceeding from a community college or university in British Columbia or other parts of Canada to the University of British Columbia. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are available to all transfer students and recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 599 | 2025W | Norman A M MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Nine scholarships of $2,000 each are offered by the UBC Alumni Association to students proceeding from a community college or university in British Columbia or other parts of Canada to the University of British Columbia. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are available to all transfer students and recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 599 | 2025W | Norman A M MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Nine scholarships of $2,000 each are offered by the UBC Alumni Association to students proceeding from a community college or university in British Columbia or other parts of Canada to the University of British Columbia. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are available to all transfer students and recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 599 | 2025W | Norman A M MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Nine scholarships of $2,000 each are offered by the UBC Alumni Association to students proceeding from a community college or university in British Columbia or other parts of Canada to the University of British Columbia. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are available to all transfer students and recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 599 | 2025W | Norman A M MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Nine scholarships of $2,000 each are offered by the UBC Alumni Association to students proceeding from a community college or university in British Columbia or other parts of Canada to the University of British Columbia. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are available to all transfer students and recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 599 | 2025W | Norman A M MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Nine scholarships of $2,000 each are offered by the UBC Alumni Association to students proceeding from a community college or university in British Columbia or other parts of Canada to the University of British Columbia. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are available to all transfer students and recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 599 | 2025W | Norman A M MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | Nine scholarships of $2,000 each are offered by the UBC Alumni Association to students proceeding from a community college or university in British Columbia or other parts of Canada to the University of British Columbia. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are available to all transfer students and recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 599 | 2025W | Norman A M MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Nine scholarships of $2,000 each are offered by the UBC Alumni Association to students proceeding from a community college or university in British Columbia or other parts of Canada to the University of British Columbia. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are available to all transfer students and recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 599 | 2025W | Norman A M MacKenzie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Nine scholarships of $2,000 each are offered by the UBC Alumni Association to students proceeding from a community college or university in British Columbia or other parts of Canada to the University of British Columbia. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are available to all transfer students and recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 601 | 2025W | Professor Jessie Gordon MacCarthy Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Office of UBC Health | A | A scholarship of $1000 has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues of the late Jessie Gordon MacCarthy, who for ten years contributed through teaching, administration and research to the development of the Health Sciences at UBC. The award is made to the student who having completed the penultimate year of any health program at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver or the University of British Columbia, Okanagan best combines academic excellence, demonstrated interest and leadership in the field of community and/or population health. Activities in the years immediately preceding admission to UBC may be considered as well as activities carried out while an undergraduate.The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Office of the Vice-President, Health. |
| 602 | 2025W | Frank Gnup Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards of $6,050 are offered by family and friends as a memorial to Frank Gnup who was an instructor in the School of Physical Education and Coach of UBC Football Team from 1955 to 1973. The awards are made to students entering first year. Applicants must possess high academic standing, display strong leadership qualities, be active in athletics and intend to pursue this interest at UBC, primarily in football. A strong need for financial assistance must also be established. Students should submit an up-to-date academic transcript and indicate full particulars on their qualifications. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Frank Gnup Memorial Award Committee. |
| 605 | 2025W | Lewis Cuming Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $1,600 has been endowed by the late Lewis Cuming. The award is made to a deserving graduate of the secondary school(s) of Chase, B.C., who is beginning or continuing studies at the University of B.C. Consideration is given to candidates recommended by the Board of School Trustees of School District No. 73, Kamloops, B.C. |
| 607 | 2025W | William and Ada Isabelle Steel Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $19,350 have been endowed by the late Ada Isabelle Steel. The awards are made to students demonstrating outstanding academic ability. |
| 608 | 2025W | Burke-Penn Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | UBC Fraternity | V | Up to two awards totalling $4,650 have been endowed by the Alumni of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, to recognize the contribution of Gordon Burke and Richard Penn to the community, the university, and the fraternity. The awards are made to undergraduate members of Beta Theta Pi, who are proceeding into the final undergraduate year in their faculty and who demonstrates to the Selection Committee appropriate standards of scholarship, student activity and service within the fraternity. Members of the fraternity who wish to be considered for the award should contact the active Chapter President in the fall. |
| 611 | 2025W | Bert Henry Memorial Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $3,000 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the late Gladys Henry. The award is made to a student proceeding from Senior Secondary School to the University of British Columbia. Holders of this scholarship who maintain a minimum 75% average or stand in the top 10% of their class in a full program of study are eligible to have the award renewed for a further three years of study. The award is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 612 | 2025W | Jacob Biely and Blythe A Eagles Prize in Nutrition | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A prize of $150 has been endowed by Professor Biely from the Earle Willard McHenry Award which he received from the Nutrition Society of Canada in 1979. The prize is awarded to a fourth year or graduate student in any program who, through the graduating essay or thesis, has demonstrated an interest and ability in the study of nutrition. |
| 615 | 2025W | Harry and Hilda Smith Foundation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | Scholarships totalling $450 have been endowed by the Harry and Hilda Smith Foundation. The late Harry Smith was a pioneer in the wholesale book business in Vancouver, having opened the first such facility in the city in 1933. He had a life-long interest in books which was continued by his late wife Hilda. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Creative Writing to students, graduate or undergraduate, on the basis of ability in Creative Writing and of financial need. |
| 616 | 2025W | William G Black Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A $6,650 prize has been made available through an endowment established by the late Dr. William G. Black, B.A. 1922, who retired from the University in 1963 after many years of service. The prize is for the best essay on Canadian citizenship, and it is offered to students who are enrolled full-time at UBC and who do not already possess a graduate degree. The award is offered on a rotating basis on the recommendation of the departments of Sociology, History, and Political Science, in the Faculty of Arts, and in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. The recommendation process will be administered by the Office of the Dean in the Faculty of Arts. In the case of graduate students, the recommendation is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 617 | 2025W | Olga Leroux Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $3,900 has been made endowed by the late Olga Leroux. The award is made to a student demonstrating outstanding academic ability. |
| 623 | 2025W | Norman P Hager Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | UBC Fraternity | V | A scholarship of $1,500 has been endowed by the Alumni of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity to recognize the contribution of Norman P. Hager to the community and the Fraternity. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity who demonstrates to the Selection Committee appropriate standards of scholarship, student activity and service within the Fraternity. |
| 625 | 2025W | Hawk Eilertson Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $6,900 have been endowed by the late Hawk Eilertson. The awards are made to undergraduate students demonstrating academic promise. |
| 626 | 2025W | Alpha Gamma Delta Award | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | An award of $14,000 has been endowed by the Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae to a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity who is entering her second or higher year of study. The selection committee will consider the student’s academic abilities, university and community activities, and service within the Fraternity. Members of the fraternity who wish to be considered for the award should contact the collegiate Chapter President in the fall. |
| 629 | 2025W | Patricia Ann Macdonald Memorial Scholarship | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $2,050 scholarship may be awarded either in total or in part to a student with a visual impairment or physical disability. The recipient must be in a program leading to a degree, with definite vocational goals and a high grade average. The scholarship has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Patricia Ann Palmer Macdonald, who was born in Kaslo, attended Notre Dame University, Nelson and studied privately with several members of the UBC Music faculty, earning three Music Conservatory degrees. She was an accomplished musician, singer, performer and a dedicated community worker and teacher of the blind, who was blind herself at birth. She passed away in April 1982 at the age of 36. The scholarship is intended to honour a student who exhibits some of Patricia Macdonald’s qualities and talents. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 631 | 2025W | Christina Agnes Taylor Scholarship | Women in Part-Time Studies Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $600 has been endowed through a bequest from Christina Agnes Taylor. The award is made to a woman student demonstrating superior academic performance. Preference is given to women students who are of necessity, enrolled in part-time studies. The award will normally be made to a student in an undergraduate program enrolled in Winter Session. The award requires a special application which is available each spring from Enrolment Services and the Office for Women Students. Applications must be submitted by June 30. |
| 633 | 2025W | Margaret Morrow Scholarship: Nelson, B.C. | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | One scholarship of $9,000 has been endowed by Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Morrow (M.D., UBC 1959) in honour of the former’s mother, Margaret Morrow of Nelson, B.C. The award is made to a student who has graduated from a high school in School District 8 (Nelson, B.C.), with first preference to a student from L. V. Rogers Secondary School. The award is made to a male or a female in alternating years if possible and financial need is considered. |
| 635 | 2025W | Mount Pleasant Legion/Col. C.C.I. Merritt, VC Memorial Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable scholarships, not exceeding $5,000, are offered by the Mount Pleasant Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion, Vancouver, B.C., through the Vancouver Foundation. It is awarded to students entering the University from a Canadian secondary school. The applicant must be a Canadian Citizen born in Canada or born of Canadian parent(s). Consideration is given to scholastic achievement and personal qualities, as well as interest and participation in school or community activities. Holders of this scholarship, who maintain a first class average in a full program of study, or who stand in the top 10% of their class, are eligible to have the award renewed for a further three years of study. Candidates must be nominated by their secondary schools. Nomination packages must be received in the Awards Office by February 28. |
| 638 | 2025W | Olof Sjobom Seaholm Memorial Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $10,550 have been endowed by the late Olof Sjobom Seaholm. Preference is given to students of Swedish Immigrant History or allied fields relating to the Swedish Immigrant Community. |
| 639 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club Margaret MacKenzie Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $2,400 has been endowed by the Faculty Women’s Club of the University of British Columbia in honour of Margaret MacKenzie who, along with her late husband Norman MacKenzie, President Emeritus, contributed greatly to the development of the University of British Columbia. The award also recognizes her outstanding contributions to the Club and the University community. The award is offered to women students entering UBC for the first time and registering in an undergraduate program. Preference is given to a student with a demonstrated interest in hiking and cross-country skiing. The financial circumstances of the candidate will be considered. |
| 640 | 2025W | Gerald N Savory Prize in International Relations | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Centre for International Relations | V | A prize of $500 is awarded to the outstanding graduating major in the International Relations Program. Both academic accomplishments and contributions to international relations-related activities in the community will be considered in choosing the recipient. The prize is in memory of Gerald N. Savory who was Director of Public Affairs Programs in the UBC Centre for Continuing Education from 1964 to 1982 and held local and national offices in the United Nations Association of Canada. His dedication to international development and peace was exemplary. |
| 641 | 2025W | Gerald N Savory Scholarship in International Relations | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Centre for International Relations | V | A scholarship of $1,200 is awarded to the outstanding third year major in the International Relations Program. Both academic accomplishments and contributions to international relations-related activities in the community will be considered in choosing the recipient. The scholarship is in memory of Gerald N. Savory who was Director of Public Affairs Programs in the UBC Centre for Continuing Education from 1964 to 1982 and held local and national offices in the United Nations Association of Canada. His dedication to international development and peace was exemplary. |
| 647 | 2025W | Sikh Students’ Association Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | In order to encourage and recognize individual excellence, the Sikh Students’ Association has endowed a scholarship of $900. The funds for this scholarship were donated by the Sikh community. The Sikh Students’ Association was established in 1985 to create a greater awareness of the Sikh religion and culture as well as to unite Sikh students attending post-secondary educational institutions in Canada. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student and is based on high scholastic standing and community service. A letter of recommendation from a local Sikh Temple President is required. Preference is given to a Sikh student. An applicant may not be awarded this scholarship two years in succession, unless there is no other qualified applicant. |
| 648 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club Vancouver Centennial Scholarship | Women in Part-Time Studies Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | One or two scholarships totalling $2,300 have been endowed by the Faculty Women’s Club of the University of B.C., to commemorate Vancouver’s Centennial in 1986. Preference is given to a woman who is studying on a part-time basis, in Winter Session, towards a first undergraduate degree. The award requires a special application which is available from Enrolment Services and the Women Students Office. The financial circumstances of the candidate may be a consideration. Applications must be submitted by June 30. |
| 651 | 2025W | Thunderbird Golf Society Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | A scholarship of $375 has been made available by the Thunderbird Golf Society. The award is made to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic ability and is also a member of the UBC Golf Team. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director, Athletics and Sport Services, in consultation with the Director, Awards and Financial Assistance. |
| 652 | 2025W | University of BC Alumni Southern California Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $650 gift to the UBC Alumni Association, is offered with preference in the following order, to a student (a) whose home is in Southern California; (b) whose home is in the United States; (c) at the discretion of the University. It is made on the basis of academic standing, personal qualities and need. |
| 653 | 2025W | Dianna Popowich Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Scholarships totalling $5,300 have been made available through an endowment established by the family, friends and teammates of Dianna Popowich (B.A. 1985) for female athletes who have completed at least one year of study and demonstrated a sincere commitment to athletics at UBC with preference given to candidates whose athletic contribution is in the sport of field hockey. A member and captain of the Thunderbird Field Hockey Team (1980-1985), Dianna is recognized for her outstanding qualities such as genuine concern for and willingness to help others and courage when faced with adversity. She never lost sight of the human aspect in sport and life. Each scholarship should be a minimum of $1,000. The award is made on the recommendation of a selection committee chaired by the Director of Women’s Athletics. In the case of a graduate student, the recommendation is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 654 | 2025W | Natl Council of Jewish Women of Cda Vanc Sect Bessie Diamond Memorial Schol | Women in Part-Time Studies Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $600 scholarship has been endowed by the National Council of Jewish Women of Vancouver for a mature woman student enrolled part-time in a program leading to a degree in the humanities and sciences, up to and including the Master’s level. The award requires a special application which is available from Enrolment Services and the Women Students Office. Applications must be submitted by June 30. |
| 655 | 2025W | John H Mitchell Memorial Scholarship | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $10,000 scholarship was established by his family, as a tribute to John Hardie Mitchell, a 1924 graduate in Faculty of Arts. He devoted sixty-five years to developing the stevedoring business in British Columbia and was the owner and Chairman of the Board of Canadian Stevedoring Company Ltd. and Casco Terminals. The award is open to students entering the penultimate or final year of a baccalaureate program, the first year of Graduate Studies, or students in the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry or Law. The selection is made by a special committee from among those candidates nominated by faculties for the Sherwood Lett Memorial Scholarship. Candidates are expected to have good academic standing, and have demonstrated achievement in sports and participation in student and community activities. |
| 656 | 2025W | Ferguson Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $500 has been endowed by Dr. Rodney Poisson, M.A. ’39 and Mrs. Poisson, M.A. ’39 to honour the memory of her parents, the Reverend T.J.S. Ferguson and Dr. Amy Ferguson, of Nelson. The award is made to a graduate of a secondary school in School District No. 8 with first preference to a student from L.V. Rogers Secondary School (Nelson). It is open to students beginning or continuing studies at UBC. The financial circumstances of the candidate will be an important factor. |
| 657 | 2025W | Wesbrook Scholar | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | An annual designation, Wesbrook Scholar, is awarded to a maximum of twenty outstanding undergraduate students. Candidates must have completed at least two Winter Sessions at UBC, be currently in the penultimate or final year of a baccalaureate program or in the M.D., D.M.D. or J.D. Programs, stand in the top 10% of their class, and have demonstrated ability to serve, work with and lead others. Candidates are nominated by their Faculty/School and selected by a special committee. The winners are presented with a $1,000 scholarship and a certificate. The Wesbrook Scholar designation appears on the student’s permanent record. |
| 660 | 2025W | Charles and Jane Banks Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Three scholarships totalling $22,050 are offered to outstanding students entering the Faculties of Science, Applied Science (Engineering), Forestry or Land and Food Systems, from senior secondary schools. The awards are based primarily on the students’ scholarly achievement. The Charles A. and Jane C.A. Banks Foundation was established by a bequest by the Honourable Charles A. Banks, who during his term as Lieutenant Governor of the Province was the Official Visitor of this University. |
| 663 | 2025W | University of BC Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | These scholarship funds are provided by the University. The awards, based on academic achievement, are made to students registered in the Winter or Summer Sessions. |
| 664 | 2025W | C K Choi Scholarship | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $15,000 scholarship has been endowed by the Choi family. The award is open to students entering the penultimate or final year of a baccalaureate program, the first year of Graduate Studies, or students in the Faculties of Medicine or Dentistry. The winner is selected by a special committee from among those candidates nominated by faculties and designated student organizations for the Sherwood Lett Memorial Scholarship. Candidates are expected to have good academic standing, and have demonstrated achievement in sports and participation in student and community activities. The award may be renewed for a second year provided the winner maintains scholarship standing. |
| 665 | 2025W | A Stewart McMorran Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | UBC Fraternity | V | Awards totalling $1,250 have been endowed by members of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity to recognize contributions made to the fraternity and the community by the Honourable A. Stewart McMorran. The awards are made to a fraternity members who demonstrate to the selection committee outstanding achievement in the fraternity, on campus and in the community. Members wishing to be considered should contact the President of the active chapter in the fall. |
| 666 | 2025W | ILWU Canada Bert Johnson Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $1,200 scholarship is provided by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union in memory of Bert Johnson, Local 500. It is available to active members of the union in good standing, dependents, and their sons and daughters. Candidates may attend the University of B.C., the University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, the B.C. Institute of Technology or any college in B.C. and must enrol in a full program of studies. The donor reserves the right to re-award the scholarship if the winner receives other scholarships of substantial value. |
| 667 | 2025W | William and Catherine Tyers Memorial Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $1,300 scholarship has been endowed in memory of William F. and Catherine M. Tyers, long-time residents of Kaslo by their children. Preference is given to students from B.C. School District #008 (Kootenay Lake). Financial circumstances of the candidates will be considered. |
| 669 | 2025W | Dofasco Inc First Nations Fellowship | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two fellowships of $9,250 have been endowed by Dofasco Inc. with the support of the Province of B.C. These are offered to First Nations students in any field and are made on the recommendation of the First Nations House of Learning in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 670 | 2025W | Northern Telecom Graduate Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $16,000 have been endowed by Northern Telecom Ltd. with the support of the Province of B.C. They are available to outstanding graduates in any field, and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 671 | 2025W | Canfor Corporation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Five scholarships totalling $34000 have been endowed by Canfor Corporation with the support of the Province of BC. One scholarship is awarded in the Faculty of Forestry ($6,800), one in the Department of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science ($6,800), one in the Sauder School of Business ($6,800) and two scholarships ($13,600) are for students entering either the Faculty of Forestry or the Department of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science. Preference is given to students who have attended a secondary or post-secondary institution in northern British Columbia. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the respective faculties. |
| 671 | 2025W | Canfor Corporation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Five scholarships totalling $34000 have been endowed by Canfor Corporation with the support of the Province of BC. One scholarship is awarded in the Faculty of Forestry ($6,800), one in the Department of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science ($6,800), one in the Sauder School of Business ($6,800) and two scholarships ($13,600) are for students entering either the Faculty of Forestry or the Department of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science. Preference is given to students who have attended a secondary or post-secondary institution in northern British Columbia. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the respective faculties. |
| 671 | 2025W | Canfor Corporation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Five scholarships totalling $34000 have been endowed by Canfor Corporation with the support of the Province of BC. One scholarship is awarded in the Faculty of Forestry ($6,800), one in the Department of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science ($6,800), one in the Sauder School of Business ($6,800) and two scholarships ($13,600) are for students entering either the Faculty of Forestry or the Department of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science. Preference is given to students who have attended a secondary or post-secondary institution in northern British Columbia. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the respective faculties. |
| 672 | 2025W | Westcoast Energy Inc First Nations Fellowship | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two fellowships of $7,850 have been endowed by Westcoast Energy Inc. with the support of the Province of B.C. These are offered to First Nations students in any field and are made on the recommendation of the First Nations House of Learning in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 673 | 2025W | Canadian Armed Forces Memorial Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Up to four scholarships of $2,150 each have been endowed by the trustees of the UBC Combined Services Trust Fund and of the trustees of the Canadian Officers Training Corps Unit Trust Fund to commemorate those who gave their lives in the service of Canada. One of the scholarships honours the memory of Surgeon Captain Maurice D. Young who was a Commanding Officer of the University Naval Training Division at UBC and a distinguished professor in the Faculty of Medicine. Undergraduate and graduate students who are serving or who have served in the Reserves or Regular Forces of Canada, are serving or have served as Cadets, or are descendants of those who have served in the Reserves or Regular Forces of Canada are eligible for these scholarships. |
| 674 | 2025W | Harold B and Nellie Boyes Memorial Scholarship | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships have been endowed by Winnifred E. Boyes to honour her parents Harold B. and Nellie Boyes. The awards are offered to students in any year or Faculty. Each year up to $12,500 is designated as an award for the recipient of the Harry Logan Memorial Scholarship. |
| 677 | 2025W | Judith C Thiele Memorial Scholarship | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $4,100 scholarship for students with a visual impairment or physical disability has been made available through an endowment established by family and friends in memory of Judith C. Thiele, B.A., B.L.S., co-founder and Reference & Collections Librarian, Crane Library and Resource Centre, UBC. Ms. Thiele was one of the very few totally blind professional librarians in North America, an educator, academic, researcher, internationally recognized expert on Braille transcription and special information technologies and community worker and activist on behalf of persons with disabilities. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities with preference given to a candidate who has been active in the area of community services. |
| 681 | 2025W | Khot-La-Cha Award | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $1,250, in honour of Chief Khot-La-Cha, Dr. Simon Baker, of the Squamish Nation, have been endowed by Dr. Verna J. Kirkness, the University of British Columbia and friends. The awards are offered to First Nations students working with or guided by First Nations Elders in their studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty, in consultation with the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 682 | 2025W | Ubyssey Community Contribution Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | UBC Ubyssey | V | A $3,200 award has been endowed by The Ubyssey Publications Society on the occasion of its 80th Anniversary. The award is offered to a student who significantly contributes to the development of community on campus and is made by nomination. Selection of the award recipient is made by a committee of members from the campus community chaired by a representative from Enrolment Services |
| 683 | 2025W | Mike MacLeod Football Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $6,900 have been endowed by family and friends in memory of former UBC football player, Mike MacLeod. The awards are offered to students who exhibit leadership and other exemplary abilities both on and off the football field and are made by nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 686 | 2025W | Sandy Silver Volleyball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been endowed in honour of Sandy Silver. Awards are offered to students, in any year of study, who are outstanding members of the Thunderbird Women’s Varsity Volleyball team. The awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 687 | 2025W | Squamish Nation Award | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $1,000 award has been endowed by the Squamish Nation Education Department and The University of British Columbia. The award is offered to a Squamish Nation student in any program or year of study who has demonstrated University or Squamish Community activity. The award is made by application to the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 688 | 2025W | Vancouver Grizzlies Athletic Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards valued at a minimum of $500 each up to the maximum value allowed under athletic association regulations are offered to students in any year of study, who are outstanding student athletes. The awards are made by nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 691 | 2025W | William Flanagan Francis Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $2,300 scholarship has been endowed by Dr. M. David Francis in honour of his brother, William Flanagan Francis. The award is offered to an undergraduate student from B.C. School District Number 48 (Howe Sound), with preference for a student entering UBC directly from Grade 12. |
| 693 | 2025W | Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award | International Student Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards ranging in value up to the full cost of the student’s program and living costs are offered to outstanding international students who demonstrate financial need. The value of each award will depend on the applicant’s financial circumstances. The awards are made to students entering the University directly from secondary school or from a post secondary institution to an undergraduate program of study. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs or contribution to community service, to recognized achievement in fields of endeavour such as performing arts, athletics, debating or creative writing, and to achievement on external math or science competitions or examinations such as the International Chemistry and Physics Olympiads. Consideration is restricted to students nominated by the educational institution they are attending. The awards will be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient stands in the top quartile of his or her program of study and maintains his/her status on a student authorization to study in Canada. Award winners will have their situations reviewed annually regarding both academic progress and financial need. |
| 695 | 2025W | Vancouver Foundation First Nations Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | Four $10,000 scholarships are offered through the Vancouver Foundation and Dr. John H. V. Gilbert, for a First Nations student enrolled in a professional degree program in Health or Human Services. Students wishing to be considered for the award should apply to the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health, in the School of Population and Public Health. The Award is made by nomination of the selection committee from the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health. |
| 696 | 2025W | BMO Financial Group National Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Four scholarships of $40,000 (payable at $10,000 per year) has been endowed by Bank of Montreal and The University of British Columbia for undergraduate students entering the university from secondary school or transferring to UBC from other post-secondary institutions. Candidates for the scholarships must demonstrate academic excellence in combination with significant contributions to the community through volunteer activities, athletics, or artistic achievement. Subject to maintaining continued scholarship standing, award recipients will have their scholarships renewed for a further three years of study or until they obtain their first undergraduate degree (whichever is the shorter period). Candidates must be nominated by their secondary schools or by the post-secondary institution from which they are transferring. Nomination packages must be received by the Awards Office by February 28. |
| 697 | 2025W | Gladys C. Crawford First Nations Scholarship | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $13,750 have been endowed through a bequest by Gladys Caroline Crawford for First Nations students in any year or faculty. Wherever possible, funding is distributed to students enrolled in a wide range of programs at the University. The awards are made by application to Enrolment Services. |
| 704 | 2025W | David Thom Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | From the funds of the David Thom estate, scholarships of $450 each are available as follows: (a) for the student who has passed Grade 12 with the highest standing and who is registered for the first time in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, (b) for the student who has satisfactorily completed the work of the first year in Land and Food Systems and who is proceeding to a higher year in the faculty, (c) for a student who has satisfactorily completed the work of the second year in Land and Food Systems and who is proceeding to a higher year in the faculty, and (d) for a student who has satisfactorily completed the work of the third year in Land and Food Systems and who is proceeding to the fourth year in the faculty. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems Awards Committee. |
| 705 | 2025W | David A McKee Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A scholarship of $650 endowed through a bequest from Dr. D. A. McKee, is awarded to a student in Land and Food Systems with high standing. |
| 707 | 2025W | Dean Blythe Eagles Medal | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A medal, in honour of Blythe A. Eagles, was established by former students in June, 1967, on the occasion of his retirement as Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture. It serves to pay tribute to his outstanding personal qualities and to express the gratitude of those whom he helped, in their scientific careers, through his advice, direction, and inspiration. It is awarded to a student in the graduating year in Land and Food Systems who, in the opinion of the staff, has best been able to combine good academic standing with outstanding contributions in student or community affairs. |
| 708 | 2025W | Dr D A McKee Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $200 prize has been endowed by the late Mrs. D. A. McKee in memory of her husband. It is awarded to the student with the highest standing in the third year of Land and Food Systems. |
| 709 | 2025W | Dr G F R Barton Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | In recognition of the private friendships, public service, and contributions of Dr. G. F. R. Barton in the field of veterinary science, a scholarship of $350 was endowed in July, 1958, as a memorial by his friends in the Chilliwack area. It is awarded to a British Columbia student with good standing at the University who is proceeding to the second, third or fourth year of the pre-veterinary program at the University. In making the award, consideration is given to the financial circumstances of eligible candidates. |
| 710 | 2025W | Gillmor and Roderick Morrison Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A scholarship of $450 has been endowed by Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Morrison as a memorial to their sons, Gillmor Innis Morrison and Roderick Norman Morrison, who attended the University during the session 1929-30. The scholarship is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems who has shown proficiency in the field of genetics and is continuing his or her studies. |
| 712 | 2025W | Jacob Biely Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | In recognition of his personal contribution to the University of British Columbia, as well as his numerous scientific contributions in the field of poultry science, the many friends and admirers of Professor Jacob Biely have endowed a $1,500 scholarship to be awarded to a student in Poultry Science. The award is made on the recommendation of the Poultry Science Section of the Department of Animal Science. |
| 715 | 2025W | Stanford and Iris Wainwright Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $550 scholarship, endowed by Iris Violet Wainwright in memory of her husband, Stanford Wainwright, serves to recognize his general interest in the field of agriculture and his special interest in the breeding of Jersey cattle. It is awarded to a student in the third or a higher year of Agriculture who has good academic standing and is pursuing studies or research in animal breeding. |
| 722 | 2025W | Wilf Gleave Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A prize of $350 in memory of Wilf Gleave for his dedicated services to students and faculty members in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, is awarded to a promising and deserving student in the second or third year of the Biological Engineering option. |
| 723 | 2025W | John N Sandness Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A book prize valued at $400 has been endowed in memory of John N. Sandness, who laid the foundations for a program in applied entomology in the Department of Plant Science. It is awarded on the basis of the best insect collection submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the course, APBI 327 (Introduction to Entomology), which is cross-listed with BIOL 327 (Introduction to Entomology). |
| 724 | 2025W | J.C. Barney MacGregor Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Scholarships totalling $750 in memory of J. C. Barney MacGregor for his dedication and service to students and Faculty members in the Department of Animal Science are awarded to a promising and deserving student in the third or fourth year of Animal Science who displays an interest in dairy cattle production and management. |
| 725 | 2025W | Leonard S Klinck Prize in Agriculture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A prize of $550 is available through an endowment established by Dean Emeritus Blythe Eagles and Mrs. Eagles in memory of Dr. Leonard Sylvanus Klinck. This award is to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the appointment of Leonard S. Klinck as Dean of Agriculture, May 11, 1974. A tribute to his leadership as first Dean of the Faculty (1914-1919), and in appreciation of his role as President of the University, his integration and coordination of the work of departments, schools and faculties. He was devoted to education in the broadest sense and worked to enhance UBC’s reputation beyond campus. It is awarded to a student who is in the final year of any Faculty other than Agricultural Sciences and who maintains an average of at least 75% and who has achieved the highest standing in at least 6 credits, with preference given to 12 credits in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. This prize is one of a series of awards designated as the Agricultural Sciences Founding Faculty Prizes, established to honour those responsible for the organization and development of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at UBC. Recommendations made by the Faculty of Land & Food Systems. |
| 726 | 2025W | F.M. Clement Prize in Food Market Analysis | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A prize of $700 has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. Frederick Moore Clement who served with distinction for 30 years as Dean of Agriculture, retiring in 1949. He believed in education through agriculture as well as in agriculture and recognized the great diversities of individuality, interest and motivation in students. Through activities directed to public service, Dean Clement made his greatest contribution to the agricultural industry. His persistent efforts established improved methods of marketing in British Columbia and Canada. The prize is awarded to the fourth year student majoring in Food Market Analysis in the B.Sc. in Food, Nutrition, and Health program, with the highest aggregate standing in the subjects of the third and fourth years, including the graduating thesis. This prize is one of a series of awards designated as the Agricultural Sciences Founding Faculty Prizes, established to honour the men who were responsible for the organization and development of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of British Columbia. On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the appointment of Leonard S. Klinck as Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, May 11, 1974, these prize awards were established by Dean Emeritus Blythe Eagles and Mrs. Eagles and were endowed by the Agriculture Undergraduate Society. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 727 | 2025W | Wilfrid Sadler Prize in Dairying | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A prize of $300 has been endowed as a memorial to the late Professor Wilfrid Sadler, Head of the Department of Dairying for 15 years, 1918-1933. He was a distinguished scientist and lecturer who made significant contributions to our knowledge of the lactic acid bacteria and initiated studies which have led to advances in our understanding of the role of micro-organisms in the renewable primary resource industries of the province. It is awarded to the fourth year student in Food Science with the highest aggregate standing in the subjects of the third and fourth years, including graduating thesis. This prize is one of a series of awards designated as the Agricultural Sciences Founding Faculty Prizes, established to honour the men who were responsible for the organization and development of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of British Columbia. On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the appointment of Leonard S. Klinck as Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, May 11, 1974, these prizes were established by Dean Emeritus Blythe Eagles and Mrs. Eagles and subsequently endowed by members of the Sigma Tau Upsilon Agricultural Fraternity. |
| 728 | 2025W | P A Boving Prize in Agriculture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $350 prize is given in memory of Dr. P. A. Boving who served as Professor of Agronomy from 1915-1940 and was the first Head of the Department. He was a native of Sweden and was familiar with Scandinavian methods of education. In cooperation with provincial and federal officers in 1920, he initiated the British Columbia Agronomists Conference. His sense of humour and wide knowledge of agricultural practices made his History of Agriculture course an experience treasured by hundreds of students throughout the University. It is awarded to the fourth year student with special interests in aspects of Sustainable Agriculture with the highest aggregate standing in the subjects of the third and fourth years, including graduating thesis. This prize is one of a series of awards designated as the Agricultural Sciences Founding Prizes, established on the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the appointment of Leonard S. Klinck as Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, May 11, 1974 to honour the men responsible for the organization and development of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at UBC. This prize was established by Dean Emeritus Blythe Eagles and Mrs. Eagles and has subsequently been endowed by members of the Boving family. |
| 729 | 2025W | G G Moe Prize in Agronomy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $500 prize is made available through an endowment established by Dean Emeritus Blythe Eagles, Mrs. Eagles and colleagues in honour of Dr. G. G. Moe, who for 35 years served the University as Professor of Agronomy and made outstanding contributions to the development of sound agriculture in BC. This award is to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the appointment of Leonard S. Klinck as Dean of Agriculture, May 11, 1974. Dr. Moe, second head of the Department of Agronomy, shared the teaching of genetics on campus with Biology and Botany and was also a distinguished plant breeder. He initiated the production and maintenance of pure lines of cereal grains and brought international acclaim to UBC as the primary developer of Rhizoma alfalfa. Candidate is a fourth year student in Plant or Soil Science with interests in the field of Agronomy with the highest aggregate standing in third and fourth year subjects, including graduating thesis. This prize is one of a series of awards designated as the Agricultural Sciences Founding Faculty Prizes, established to honour those responsible for the organization and development of the Agricultural Sciences at UBC. Recommendations made by the Faculty of Land & Food Systems. |
| 730 | 2025W | H M King Prize in Animal Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A prize of $2,400 has been endowed as a tribute to the effective leadership Professor King gave to the Department of Animal Science and to the livestock industry of British Columbia for more than 36 years. He was an excellent teacher and did much to improve the dairy cattle of the province by his herd classification work. He served the Pacific National Exhibition for 52 years as director and for two years as its president. It is awarded to the fourth year student in Animal Science who obtains the highest aggregate standing in the subjects of the third and fourth years, including the graduating essay. This prize is one of a series of awards designated as the Agricultural Sciences Founding Faculty Prizes, established to honour the men who were responsible for the organization and development of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of British Columbia. On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the appointment of Leonard S. Klinck as Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, May 11, 1974, these prizes were originally established by Dean Emeritus Blythe Eagles and Mrs. Eagles and were permanently endowed by the Sigma Tau Upsilon Honourary Fraternity to commemorate its 50th anniversary. |
| 731 | 2025W | E A Lloyd Prize in Poultry Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $400 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Dean Emeritus Blythe Eagles, Mrs. Eagles and members of Sigma Tau Upsilon in honour of Professor E. A. Lloyd. This award is to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the appointment of Leonard S. Klinck as Dean of Agriculture, May 11, 1974. His outstanding achievements over a period of 30 years include: a scientist, lecturer, editor and extension worker. Under his direction, the Department of Poultry Science became the source of much improved breeding stock used in the province and he pioneered the single enterprise concept for meat and egg production which characterizes commercial production today. It is awarded to the student specializing in Poultry Science who achieves the highest aggregate standing in third and fourth year courses in genetics, physiology and poultry management and whose graduating essay is on a problem in one of these fields. This prize is one of a series of awards designated as the Agricultural Sciences Founding Faculty Prizes, established to honour those responsible for the organization and development of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at UBC. Recommendations made by the Faculty of Land & Food Systems. |
| 732 | 2025W | A F Barss Prize in Horticulture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $500 prize is available through an endowment established in honour of Dr. Alden F. Barss, Professor of Horticulture from 1918-1953, by Dean Emeritus Blythe Eagles, Mrs. Eagles and the Barss family. This award is to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the appointment of Leonard S. Klinck as Dean of Agriculture, May 11, 1974. Dr. Barss was a teacher devoted to helping others and committed to horticultural in the province. He gave direction and understanding to student veterans from two world wars, supervised all campus development and maintenance for 30 years and was Honorary secretary of BC Fruit Growers Association for 8 years. His submission, A Proposal to Improve the Relations of the University to the Province by the Establishment of a University Extension Service created the Department of Extension in 1933. Candidate is a fourth year student in Plant Science with interests in Horticulture with the highest aggregate standing in third and fourth year subjects, including graduating thesis. This prize is one of a series of awards, designated as the Agricultural Sciences Founding Faculty Prizes, established to honour those responsible for the organization and development of Agricultural Sciences at UBC. Recommendations made by the Faculty of Land & Food Systems. |
| 733 | 2025W | F E Buck Prize in Ornamental Horticulture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A prize of $750 is available through an endowment established by Dean Emeritus Blythe Eagles, Mrs. Eagles and members of Dr. Buck’s family in memory of Professor Frank E. Buck. This award is to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the appointment of Leonard S. Klinck as Dean of Agriculture, May 11, 1974. His contributions to the University and the community are best expressed by the quotation Woven into the stuff of other men’s lives”. He was a member of the first Point Grey Town Planning Commission and a founding member of the Agricultural Institute of Canada. For 29 years he inspired students and colleagues with his love of the orderliness of nature. The prize is for a fourth year student in Plant Science with interests in Ornamental Horticulture with the highest aggregate standing in the subjects of their 3rd and 4th year, including graduating thesis. This prize is in a series of awards designated as the Agricultural Sciences Founding Faculty Prizes, to honour the men responsible for the organization and development of Agricultural Sciences at UBC. Recommendations made by the Faculty of Land & Food Systems. |
| 734 | 2025W | D G Laird Prize in Soil Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $400 prize is made available through an endowment established in honour of Dr. David G. Laird, by colleagues, in recognition of his academic excellence and commitment to Soil Science. He served 30 years as Professor of Soil Science in the Department of Agronomy and was the first chairman of the Department of Soil Science. In addition to achievements in soil bacteriology, he was an early advocate of proper land use and conservation, offering the first course in Canada in 1941. He supported the BC Resources Conference and co-authored several provincial soil surveys. Candidate is a 4th year Soil Science student who achieved the highest aggregate standing in subjects of the third and fourth years, including graduating thesis. This prize is one of a series of awards designated as the Agricultural Sciences Founding Faculty Prizes, established to honour those responsible for the organization and development of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at UBC. On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the appointment of Leonard S. Klinck as Dean of Agriculture, May 11, 1974, these prize awards were initially established by Dean Emeritus Blythe Eagles and Mrs. Eagles for a period of ten years. |
| 737 | 2025W | E Bruce Tregunna Prize in Plant Physiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A $450 prize, in memory of the late Dr. E. Bruce Tregunna, a member of the Department of Botany at the University of British Columbia from 1964 until his sudden death on September 13, 1975, has been endowed by his friends, colleagues, and former students. It is in recognition of one of Canada’s outstanding young plant physiologists, who was held in high esteem both nationally and internationally. His honesty and integrity were combined with rare qualities of leadership and a friendly rapport that commanded the devotion and admiration of all who knew and worked with him. The award is made to an undergraduate student who has achieved an outstanding performance in Biology 351 and 352 and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany. |
| 738 | 2025W | A J Wood Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,700 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by friends and family of the late A. J. Wood, who was for many years a distinguished member of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of British Columbia. The award is offered to a student who is completing an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and is proceeding to a graduate degree at the University of British Columbia or any other approved university. The award is made on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 739 | 2025W | Jacob and Gertrude Narod Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $600 scholarship has been endowed by Mr. Milton Narod, B.S.A. (UBC), M.Sc. (McGill), and Mrs. Narod as a memorial to his parents. The scholarship is awarded to the student entering final year who stood at the head of the third year class in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 740 | 2025W | LFS Undergraduate Student Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1,500 award has been endowed of the LFS Undergraduate Society and is intended to recognize students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems who have made unselfish contributions to students and faculty life. The prize, books to a value of $1500 will be chosen considering the recipient’s area of interest in the field of agriculture. The recipient of the award will be nominated by the LFS Undergraduate Society Council and by the members of the Faculty. The final selection will be made by the Faculty of Land and Food Systems Awards Committee. Candidates must have at least a second class standing. |
| 741 | 2025W | V C Brink Book Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A prize of $3600 has been endowed for a student who has excelled in participation and leadership in academic field trip activities, including related presentations and individual written assignments. Previously the fund supported the Dean B.A. Eagles Book Prizes from 1950 to 1978, when the prize was renamed and endowed by Dean and Mrs. Eagles in honour of Dr. Vernon C. Brink, first Director of the Field Trip, on the occasion of his retirement as Professor of Agronomy in the Department of Plant Science. |
| 743 | 2025W | C A Rowles Alumni Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Through the generosity of the alumni of the Department of Soil Science, a prize of $1,200 is awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing each year in Soil Science 200. The award is to honour Dr. C. A. Rowles who was a Professor of Soil Science from 1946 to 1980. Dr. Rowles instructed in and contributed greatly to the development of Soil Science 200. |
| 744 | 2025W | C A Rowles Alumni Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Through the generosity of the alumni of the Department of Soil Science, a scholarship of $4,800 has been established to honour Dr. C.A. Rowles, who was a Professor of Soil Science from 1946 to 1980 and served as Head of the Department from 1955 to 1980. The award is to be presented to the top student in third year Soil Science who will continue to completion of the B.Sc. degree majoring in Soil Science at the University of British Columbia. Although decision as to the use of the award is to be that of the recipient, it is hoped that in part it will be used to broaden and enrich educational experience through such things as field studies, travel to conferences and meetings, purchase of educational materials and journals and membership in scientific societies. |
| 745 | 2025W | C W Roberts Jr Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more scholarships totalling $2,300.00 have been endowed by Mrs. C. W. Roberts, Sr., and friends in honour of Dr. C. W. (Bob) Roberts and his wife Sally Roberts. Dr. Roberts was a devoted teacher and scientist in the Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. The award is made to students undertaking programs in genetics or management in the field of poultry science on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 746 | 2025W | British Columbia Farm Machinery and Agricultural Museum Association Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A scholarship of $875 has been endowed by the Directors of the B.C. Farm Machinery and Agricultural Museum Association. The award is made to a student who has demonstrated an interest in extending engineering principles to the development of agriculture and is entering the final year of bio-resource engineering. In selecting a candidate, the student’s overall standing in the first three years of undergraduate study is considered. |
| 750 | 2025W | Biely Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | In recognition of his contributions to the academic and scientific communities, the family and friends of Dr. Jacob Biely have established a scholarship of $600 to be awarded to a student in Poultry Science at the University of British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Poultry Science Section of the Department of Animal Science. |
| 755 | 2025W | Rhona Clare Gillis Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Scholarships totalling $3,650 have been endowed by the late Rhona Clare Gillis. The awards are made to students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems for study in practical agricultural and food production systems and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 756 | 2025W | British Columbia Food Technologists Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | The British Columbia Food Technologists has endowed a prize of $2,650 for an outstanding graduating student in Food Science. The award recognizes that student who has demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, leadership ability and commitment to the ideals of the profession. The award includes a $2,600 prize and a one year membership in the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology, and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Food Science. |
| 758 | 2025W | Mary Macaree Prize in Agricultural Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A prize of $800 has endowed by Mary Macaree, Head of the MacMillan Library at UBC (1968-1985), for the student who submits the best undergraduate essay or thesis. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems to recognize excellence in writing and bibliographic research, as well as mastery of the subject. |
| 759 | 2025W | Gordon Robert Smith Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A scholarship of $550 has been endowed in memory of Gordon Robert Smith by Marigold Nurseries Ltd. It is offered to an outstanding student entering second, third or fourth year in the Horticulture major. The award is made on the basis of a demonstrated interest and ability in commercial horticulture as shown by practical work experience in commercial or public horticulture. In the event that two students are considered equal, consideration will be given to the need for financial assistance. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Scholarship committee within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 763 | 2025W | BC Council of Garden’s Club Rose Bancroft Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A scholarship of $1,400 the gift of the B.C. Council of Garden Clubs, is offered in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, to a Canadian citizen entering the final year who is specializing in Horticulture. The award is made on the basis of demonstrated interest and ability in that area of study. In the event that two students are considered equal, consideration will be given to the need for financial assistance. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 765 | 2025W | George J Okulitch Memorial Scholarship in Food Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $600 scholarship has been endowed in memory of George J. Okulitch by his sister Olga (Okulitch) Volkoff and brother-in-law George Volkoff. George Okulitch (B.S.A. ’33, M.S.A.’35) served overseas in the Second World War as a lieutenant colonel, first in the field and later as assistant military attach in the Canadian Embassy in Moscow. He later became general manager of Dairyland and an honorary lecturer in Agriculture. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Food Science, to a student entering the final year in the Food Science program, who has demonstrated high academic achievement. |
| 767 | 2025W | R Angus P Macleod Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $500 award has been endowed in memory of R. Angus P. Macleod, B.Sc. (Agr.) 1986, by his family, friends and colleagues to recognize a student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems who demonstrates scholarly achievement, personal integrity, involvement in sports, and recreational activities as Angus Macleod did. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 768 | 2025W | Ping Hua Pu Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $750 scholarship has been endowed by Ping Hua Pu. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems to a student in the Department of Food Science. |
| 769 | 2025W | Leonard M Staley Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $650 scholarship has been endowed by colleagues, friends and former students of Professor Leonard M. Staley for a student in the bio-resource engineering program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 770 | 2025W | Henry (Syd) Skinner Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Four scholarships of $10,250 each have been endowed through the generosity of Henry (Syd) Skinner for landscape architecture students who demonstrate academic excellence and a concern for people and landscapes through active involvement in community and environmental issues. The scholarships are awarded on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 771 | 2025W | Jean and Michael Shaw Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $450 scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems to a student who has completed at least one year in the Faculty and is proceeding to a higher year in the Faculty. The scholarship was endowed by Dr. Michael Shaw’s colleagues and former students in recognition of his distinguished contributions to plant biology in Canada and his leadership as Dean of the Faculty from 1967 to 1975 and Vice President of the University from 1975 to 1983, endeavours in which he was ably supported by his wife Jean. |
| 774 | 2025W | Durante Kreuk Prize in Landscape Architecture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | A $2,150 prize has been endowed by Durante Kreuk Limited for a student in the Master of Landscape Architecture program who has achieved the highest degree of design excellence in the graduation project. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. |
| 775 | 2025W | John M Yorston Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $600 prize has been endowed in memory of Dr. Yorston (B.Sc. Agr. 1965), whose career with the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries was tragically curtailed by an automobile accident. The prize is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate specializing in plant pathology, plant nematology or plant protection or an outstanding graduate student in plant pathology or plant nematology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems or in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 776 | 2025W | DMG Landscape Architects Scholarship in Landscape Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,700 scholarship has been endowed by DMG Landscape Architects to a student entering the second year of the MLA program in Landscape Architecture. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 778 | 2025W | Brian K de P Chance Memorial Scholarship in Animal Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A scholarship of $1,300 has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Brian Chance, former manager of the Douglas Lake Cattle Company. The award is offered to a third or fourth year undergraduate student in Animal Studies, with preference given to students pursuing the study and breeding of cattle. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems Awards Committee. |
| 779 | 2025W | Masuno Travel Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | A $1,650 award endowed by Toshiaki Masuno is offered in alternate years to a student in the Landscape Architecture Program to assist with the study of garden design in Japan. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture to a student in garden design with an interest in Japanese gardens. |
| 781 | 2025W | Waikiki Aekai Uniona Scholarship in Agricultural Sciences | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Scholarships of $5,000 each have been endowed by Russell (Doc) Nicoll, B.Sc.,(Agr.)’38 and his wife Pat. The awards are offered to students in Land and Food Systems and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems Awards Committee and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 782 | 2025W | James F Richards Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $600 prize has been endowed to recognize Dr. Richards’ commitment to enhancing international education opportunities for students throughout his term as Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (1985-97). The award is offered to a UBC student attending a university outside of Canada as an exchange student and is on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 783 | 2025W | Isaac Lipovsky Award in Nutrition | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | An award of $500 has been endowed through a bequest by Shirley Lipovsky in honour of her brother. The award is offered to a student whose academic focus is the study of nutrition. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 784 | 2025W | Derek Vallis Scholarship in Agricultural Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Scholarships totaling $33,650 have been endowed by Dr. Derek Vallis for students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, with preference given to students from the interior of British Columbia. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 786 | 2025W | Daniel B. Quayle Scholarship in Landscape Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more scholarships of $2,000 are offered by the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture through the Daniel B. Quayle Landscape Architecture Endowment Fund to student(s) in the Master of Landscape Architecture program, with preference to students entering first year. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 787 | 2025W | Guichon Family Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Awards totalling $3,400 have been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Lawrence Peter Guichon, one of British Columbia’s pioneer cattlemen, who was a recipient of a Doctor of Science degree (honoris causa) from UBC for his life-long dedication to the enhancement of the cattle industry throughout the grasslands of B.C. The award is given to an undergraduate or graduate student, with demonstrated leadership qualities who has a defined interest in ecology, sustainability of extensive animal production agriculture, and management of the natural grasslands. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 788 | 2025W | Bruce MacDonald Horticulture Travel Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Scholarships totalling $800 have been endowed by friends and colleagues of Bruce Macdonald to honour his years of outstanding service as Director of the UBC Botanical Gardens and Centre for Horticulture. The scholarships are awarded to students pursuing an international internship or work placement designed to give the students practical, hands on experience in horticulture. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 789 | 2025W | Rita Krivel Memorial Scholarship in Dietetics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1,000 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Rita Krivel by her husband, Harold Krivel M.D., and her brother, Isadore Diamond, for undergraduate students in Dietetics within the Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. |
| 790 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club Marion Nodwell Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $2,850 scholarship has been endowed by the UBC Faculty Women’s Club and the Nodwell family in memory of Marion Nodwell, a woman with a great zest for life and learning. Marion Nodwell was a wonderful gardener and community volunteer, serving enthusiastically for many years in a variety of roles in the Faculty Women’s Club including president, organizer and fundraiser. To reflect Marion’s interest in gardening, the scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems to a third or fourth year undergraduate or graduate student with a concentration in Horticulture. In the case of graduate students, the award is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 791 | 2025W | Roger Keay Farm Management Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A scholarship of $1,400 has been endowed by the Farm Business Challenges Advisory Committee in memory of Roger Keay for third or fourth year students with a demonstrated interest in agri-business or a related aspect of food and resource economics. The Farm Business Challenges Committee regularly hosted a very successful conference called Farm Business Challenges for the agricultural industry and has created this endowment as a legacy of that event and of Roger Keay’s contributions to farm business management. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. |
| 792 | 2025W | A. F. Barss Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,600 have been endowed by Ambassador Lester D. Mallory in memory of Dr. Alden F. Barss, a founding faculty member of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, who was instrumental in guiding the direction of Amb. Mallory’s career. A UBC alumnus (B.Sc.A.1927, M.Sc.A.1929), Amb. Mallory received his doctorate from the University of California Berkely in the early 1930’s. He started his career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, subsequently transferring to the U.S. State Department, where he retired as Assistant Secretary of State for Latin American Affairs. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems to graduate students in Agricultural Economics, with preference to those whose studies have an international focus. |
| 794 | 2025W | Ulrich Freybe Memorial Scholarship in Food, Nutrition and Health | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Two $2,000 and two $3,000 scholarships are offered to undergraduate students in the Food, Nutrition and Health Program by Freybe Gourmet Foods in memory of Ulrich Freybe, a pioneer and visionary who moved the family business, founded in Germany in 1844, to Vancouver in 1955. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 795 | 2025W | Ulrich Freybe Memorial Graduate Prize in Food Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $3,000 prize is offered by Freybe Gourmet Foods in memory of Ulrich Freybe, a pioneer and visionary who moved the family business, founded in Germany in 1844, to Vancouver in 1955. The award is offered to a graduate student in the Food Science Program. It is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 796 | 2025W | Charles River Laboratories Scholarship in Animal Welfare | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,300 have been endowed by the Charles River Laboratories Foundation for graduate students in the Animal Welfare Program, with preference given to students doing work related to laboratory animals. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 798 | 2025W | E.T. (AL) and Anona Newman Prize in Athletics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | An $750 prize offered by Lynn Newman in memory of her parents, Al and Anona Newman. The prize is made to an outstanding female student athlete in the Women’s Varsity Field Hockey Team. Recommendation is made by the Department of Athletics. |
| 799 | 2025W | Michael J. Goldstein Memorial Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Awards totalling $1,250 have been endowed by Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants Ltd. and by friends and colleagues in memory of Michael J. Goldstein (B.Sc.A.1978, M.Sc.1984), whose passion for soils and environmental issues made the world a better place. The awards are intended for undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing who have demonstrated excellence in fields such as community service, student leadership, and volunteerism. Preference is given to students whose studies focus on the environment, soil conservation/contamination or issues surrounding social justice. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 800 | 2025W | George Kennedy Prize in Global Resource Systems | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A prize of $500 is offered in recognition of George Kennedy’s outstanding contribution to establishing international partnerships with UBC. He was the first Director of the Global Resource Systems Program and the main architect in creating the B.Sc. (Global Resource Systems) degree. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems to the student at the head of the graduating class in the B.Sc. (Global Resource Systems) degree. |
| 802 | 2025W | Dean of Land and Food Systems Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Scholarships totalling $4,400 have been endowed by alumni and friends of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. The awards are offered to undergraduate students in Land and Food Systems and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 804 | 2025W | Master of Food Science International Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling up to $57,000 are offered to international students in Food Science graduate programs with preference given to students in the Master of Food Science program. The awards are given on the basis of academic merit on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 805 | 2025W | John Schildroth Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been endowed in memory of John Schildroth by family, friends and colleagues at the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Lands and at UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems for a graduate or undergraduate student with excellent academic standing in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems who has also demonstrated excellence in a range of non-academic fields such as community service, student leadership, volunteerism, and athletic or artistic performance. Preference is given to a graduate student studying food and resource economics, public policy or a related field. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 806 | 2025W | Jerry HEDDINGER Leadership Award in Food Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1,450 award has been endowed by Jerry Heddinger for a third or fourth year student in Food Science who demonstrates outstanding student leadership in class, campus life or community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Food, Nutrition and Health in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 807 | 2025W | British Columbia Food Technologists Graduate Student Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,500 award is offered by the British Columbia Food Technologists for an outstanding graduate student in Food Science. The award recognizes a student who has demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, research excellence, commitment to teaching and mentoring, and a commitment to the ideals of the profession. In addition to the cash prize, the award includes a one-year membership in the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology. The award is made on the recommendation of an ad-hoc committee of Food Science faculty members in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 808 | 2025W | Noel Roddick Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Awards totalling $1,000 have been funded by Terralink Horticulture Inc. and by family and friends in honour of Noel Roddick (B.Sc.Ag.1962), whose outstanding service has helped to sustain the agricultural community in the face of numerous challenges. The awards are intended for undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing who engage in community service, including research projects, on topics relevant to the reduction of risks to the Delta, BC farm community due to agronomic, economic or social factors. Preference is given to students conducting projects in collaboration with the Delta Farmers’ Institute, Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust or members of the local agricultural business community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 809 | 2025W | Faculty of Land and Food Systems International Student Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Scholarships of amounts of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Students selected for these scholarships must have completed at least 30 credits towards their undergraduate degree or have a minimum of second-year standing in their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement, engagement in the Faculty, and the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 810 | 2025W | Dave Currey Award in Applied Biology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Awards totalling $25,000 are offered by H. David Currey, BASc (Agricultural Engineering) 1950, for students in their second, third, or fourth year pursuing an undergraduate degree in Applied Biology in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs, extracurricular activities or community service. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need. No individual award shall exceed $4,000. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 811 | 2025W | University of British Columbia Medal in Applied Biology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A medal is awarded annually to the student standing at the head of the graduating class in the Bachelor of Applied Biology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land & Food Systems. |
| 814 | 2025W | G. Gary Runka Award in Agricultural Soil Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1,000 award has been made available through an endowment established by family, professional colleagues and friends of Gary Runka for an undergraduate or graduate student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. The recipient must be in good academic standing and be engaged in integration of field studies focused on soils or land use studies related to land and water uses that impact agriculture and integrated resource management. Preference will be given to a candidate whose field project focuses on biophysical information, land capability/suitability interpretation, and, in collaboration with practicing professionals, the transfer of soil science knowledge to enhance agriculture and its role in building sustainable rural communities. This award honours G. Gary Runka [BSc. Ag (Soils), 1961] whose contribution to land inventory, agriculture, integrated natural resource management and land use planning helped shape British Columbia’s land use policy over five decades. Gary was dedicated to the use of field knowledge as the basis for understanding and resolving land and water use issues. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 815 | 2025W | Christina and Alan Eastwood Scholarship in Land and Food Systems | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Scholarships totalling $13,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Christina and Alan Eastwood for a student in the 3rd year of undergraduate studies in Land and Food Systems with an interest in sustainable food systems. Christina and Alan are now retired from careers as a medical technologist and an economist respectively, and have decades of experience in growing food organically for themselves and friends. They have long recognized the need for a more organic, less toxic, commercial food system. They hope this award will encourage young people to pursue sustainable alternatives to conventional agriculture. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 817 | 2025W | Richard STACE-SMITH Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1,800 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by family and friends in honour of Dr. Richard Stace-Smith, for an undergraduate or graduate student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. The award is offered to an outstanding student with a demonstrated interest in or commitment to some aspect of sustainable agri-food systems. Dr. Richard Stace-Smith (BSA, 1950) worked as a research plant pathologist specializing in viruses with Agriculture Canada for 39 years and was also an adjunct professor at UBC. Internationally recognized for his work, his findings have been important to British Columbia’s agricultural industries and human health. In 1999, Dr. Richard Stace-Smith was honoured with the Order of British Columbia for his community leadership in the protection of biodiversity and the conservation of the environment. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 819 | 2025W | RITCHIE-SMITH Feeds, Inc. Award in Animal Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually by Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc. to a student in the Applied Animal Biology Undergraduate Program or the Applied Animal Biology Graduate Program. Preference will be given to a student who has an interest in farm animal management or livestock animal health with a nutrition component. Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc., a privately owned local company, has been providing high-quality animal feed products to British Columbia’s farming sector since 1968. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 820 | 2025W | Manjula and Indrajit Desai Award for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually by Mrs. Manjula Desai in memory of Dr. Indrajit Desai, Professor Emeritus, to a First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis undergraduate student of Canada in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 821 | 2025W | BC Egg Marketing Board Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Scholarships totalling $2,500 have been made available annually through a gift from the BC Egg Marketing Board for graduate students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems who demonstrate academic excellence and are conducting projects of value to the egg or poultry sector. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 823 | 2025W | Kristian Domingo Memorial Award in Land and Food Systems | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1,100 award is offered annually by the Kristian Domingo Foundation, in memory of Kristian Domingo and in honour of his inspirational spirit, strength of character and courage. The award is offered to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems who has overcome adversity in pursuit of their education and demonstrates leadership qualities. Kristian was a talented student athlete in high school, excelling at basketball and football, and was known to draw the best out of his peers both on and off the field. In 2014, prior to attending university and pursuing his dream of becoming a veterinarian, Kristian was diagnosed with cancer. As the disease progressed, Kristian was forced to give up competitive sports, but fought hard to continue his studies at UBC, drawing strength from his faith, family and friends. Cancer eventually took his life in the summer of 2016. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 824 | 2025W | Dean Rickey Yada Award in Land and Food Systems | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Awards totalling $3,300have been made available through an endowment established by Dean Rickey Yada (B.Sc. 1977, M.Sc. 1980, Ph.D. 1984, Hon. D.Sc.) for undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems who have achieved good academic standing and demonstrated community service, volunteerism and leadership skills. Before joining UBC as Dean in 2014, Dr. Yada worked at the University of Guelph, where he held several leadership roles, including Chair of the Department of Food Science, Assistant Vice President Research, Canada Research Chair in Food Protein Structure, and Scientific Director of the Advanced Foods and Materials Network (Networks of Centres of Excellence). His main area of research focuses on structure-function relationships of enzymes and carbohydrate biochemistry as associated with food quality and nutrition. In 2019, he was honoured with a D.Sc. from the University of Guelph. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 826 | 2025W | Winslow Wood Bennett Jr. Award in Sustainable Agriculture and Environment | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Bennett family in honor of Winslow Wood Bennett Jr. (B.Sc. 1980) for outstanding Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology students majoring in Sustainable Agriculture and Environment who demonstrate leadership in conservation and environmental sustainability. Wood’s great love has been the natural world, from his time as a young boy on his grandfather’s ranch in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to helping his children identify bugs in the backyard. This award was established in honour of Wood on his 70th birthday to support conservation and stewardship of biodiversity in the next generation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 901 | 2025W | Architectural Institute of British Columbia Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | A $2,500 prize and accompanying medal are offered annually by the Architectural Institute of British Columbia to an outstanding graduating Master of Architecture student who has demonstrated academic excellence in design and who holds the promise of making a contribution to the profession of Architecture. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Preference will be given to members of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. The AIBC provides a range of regulatory and outreach programs to the public and its members, including the Student Affiliate program which supports the next generation of architects. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. |
| 917 | 2025W | Paul Wisnicki Book Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | A book prize valued at $450 has been endowed to a second or third year student in the School of Architecture who has completed, with good grades, two or more of the School’s current course offerings in the field of building structures and who has demonstrated through work in Architectural design, understanding and imagination in the aspect of architectural form as related to structural demands. |
| 918 | 2025W | Frank Stanzl Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $850 scholarship has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Frank Stanzl, whose energy and sensitivity contributed uniquely to the quality of urban architecture in Vancouver. The award is made to a student who has completed the second year who shows promise in the area of urban design and potential for leadership in the profession of architecture. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and is based on academic achievement in courses emphasizing urban studies as well as in completed tutorial projects in urban design. |
| 924 | 2025W | Architectural Institute of British Columbia Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | Scholarships totalling $18,000 are offered annually by the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) for students enrolled in the Master of Architecture or Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism programs in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture who have demonstrated significant progress and development in design. A scholarship of $3,500 is awarded to a student in first year with the highest average after one term in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. A scholarship of $3,500 is awarded to a student entering their final year of studies. The remaining $8,000 is awarded to students in any year, the minimum amount being $2,000. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Preference will be given to members of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. The AIBC provides a range of regulatory and outreach programs to the public and its members, including the Student Affiliate program which supports the next generation of architects. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 925 | 2025W | Thompson Berwick Pratt & Partners Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $750 scholarship has been endowed by the firm of Hemingway Nelson Architects to a student registered in the School of Architecture and entering the second or third year of the program. Selection of the winner is made within the context of excellence in responsible architectural design. The recipient is required to maintain enrolment in a full program of studies during the year in which the award is held. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 926 | 2025W | Wolfgang Gerson Scholarship in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $3,300 has been made available by friends and colleagues of Wolfgang Gerson, who retired after 33 years of teaching at both the University of British Columbia and the University of Manitoba Schools of Architecture. The award is made to an outstanding student in the M.A.S.A. degree program following one term in the School. |
| 927 | 2025W | Abraham Rogatnick Book Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | A book prize valued at $450 has been endowed to recognize Professor Rogatnick’s contribution to the School of Architecture. The award is made to a graduating Architecture student, for a project that most exhibits creative, poetic talent in a design which, if carried out, would most enrich the environment and inspire the spiritual lives of the people using that environment. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 931 | 2025W | Terry J Gower Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $950 scholarship has been endowed by his family and friends in memory of Terry Gower, who sought in his professional career as a B.C. architect to give form and expression appropriate to the regional landscape. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, to a student entering third year with high standing in design reflecting an interest in regional expression in architecture. |
| 932 | 2025W | Kenny Charow Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | A $150 prize has been established in memory of Kenny Charow by his friends and colleagues. It is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies for outstanding design in a tutorial. |
| 933 | 2025W | University of BC Architecture Alumni Henry Elder Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | A $1,500 prize has been endowed by friends and former students of Henry Elder, Director of the School of Architecture from 1961 to 1975, to recognize his inspirational and humanistic qualities which brought a spirit of enquiry and joy in the study of architecture. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, to a student demonstrating those qualities. |
| 934 | 2025W | Joyce Lewison and Anne Lewison Travel Scholarship in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,400 have been endowed through a bequest from Rosalind Joyce Lewison, enhanced by an additional gift from her daughter, Anne Lewison, for students in the School of Architecture who are participating in the Study Abroad Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 935 | 2025W | Fred B. Dalla-Lana Memorial Scholarship in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | An $1,200 scholarship has been endowed by the Dalla-Lana family and DGBK Architects in memory of Fred B. Dalla-Lana for students in the Master of Architecture and Master of Advanced Studies in Architecture programs. The scholarship is given to a second or third-year student who demonstrates exceptional creative skill in the successive refinement of architectural plans and details. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 936 | 2025W | Ray Cole Architecture Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,800 scholarship has been endowed by Busby & Associates Architects for students in architecture, with preference given to students demonstrating commitment to sustainable design principles. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 937 | 2025W | Rafii Architects Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,500 scholarship is offered by Rafii Architects Inc. for a student in architecture, with preference given to students entering their final year of study. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture. |
| 938 | 2025W | Werner Forster Memorial Scholarship in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $14,000 have been endowed by the Christopher Foundation in memory of architect, Werner Forster, for a student in the architecture program in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 941 | 2025W | Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,600 have been endowed by Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. for students in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, with preference for students demonstrating excellence in the area of design integration. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 944 | 2025W | Arthur Hullah and Dorothy Cleveland Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $26,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Dorothy Mae Cleveland for British Columbia residents in Architecture who have demonstrated academic ability and may be in need of financial assistance, with a preference for students who are studying West Coast design or the use of West Coast materials in design application. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 946 | 2025W | Vaughn Berg Memorial Prize in Architecture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | A $2,300 prize has been endowed by friends and family in memory of Vaughn Berg for a student in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture whose thesis project expands beyond the realm of the discipline of architecture and embraces allied disciplines and related practices in arts in a forward-looking, innovative, and constructive manner. This was an attitude Vaughn exemplified in both his studies and his career. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 947 | 2025W | Chernoff Thompson Science Scholarship in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,800 have been endowed by Chernoff Thompson Architects for students entering second or third year of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture with a preference for students in the architecture program who have demonstrated scientific rigor in their architecture studies including structured research and design from first principles. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 948 | 2025W | PWL Partnership Scholarship in Landscape Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,500 have been endowed by PWL Partnership Landscape Architects for students in the Master of Landscape Architecture or Master of Advanced Studies in Landscape Architecture Programs in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, with a preference for students entering the second or third year of their studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 949 | 2025W | Paul Sangha Limited Scholarship in Design Excellence | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,700 scholarship has been endowed by Paul Sangha Limited for a student in the Landscape Architecture Program, with a preference for a student entering second or third year who has demonstrated excellence in the design process, conceptual design, and design resolution. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. |
| 952 | 2025W | HCMA Architecture Design Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,600 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by HCMA Architecture Design for a student in the Master of Architecture Program with preference for a student entering their final year who has demonstrated a strong understanding of architecture as it relates to its regional context at an urban design level. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 953 | 2025W | Connect Ecological Design Scholarship in Landscape Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,500 scholarship is offered by Connect Landscape Architecture Inc. The scholarship is awarded to a student entering their final year in the Landscape Architecture Program with a preference for a student who has demonstrated excellence and innovation in sustainable systems. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. |
| 955 | 2025W | DIALOG Scholarship in Urban Design | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,200 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by DIALOG, previously known as Hotson Bakker Boniface Haden, for a student in the Architecture Program, with preference for a student entering third year who has demonstrated excellence in urban design. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 956 | 2025W | Beans Justice Memorial Scholarship in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,600 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of B. (Beans) Geoffrey Clive Justice, a founding partner in the architectural firm of Downs Archambault & Partners, for a student in the Master of Architecture or Master of Advanced Studies in Architecture Programs. Beans’ legacy is a simple one: observe life with a perceptive eye, appreciate the spirit of place, seek beauty and delight in all things natural, let humour prevail. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. |
| 958 | 2025W | Ledcor Industries Inc. Centenary Scholarship in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,200 scholarship has been endowed by Ledcor Industries Inc. for a students entering the Master of Architecture Program or Master of Advanced Studies in Architecture Program. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 959 | 2025W | Will Marsh – Doug Paterson Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,400 have been endowed by Professors William Marsh and Douglas Paterson for students in the Landscape Architecture Program, with preference for those demonstrating an interest in or whose graduation project focuses on the concerns of rural and small town communities in British Columbia. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. |
| 961 | 2025W | Grace Palomar Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,700 scholarship has been endowed by friends and family in memory of Grace Palomar for students entering the Master of Architecture Program with high academic standing and a high potential for success. During her time in the Architecture Program, Grace made a significant impact on faculty, students and staff with her academic achievement, generous spirit, and quiet, thoughtful leadership. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 962 | 2025W | Ray Cole and Perkins Will Entrance Scholarship in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,600 scholarship has been made available through the Busby Cole Entrance Scholarship in Architecture Endowment Fund established by Peter Busby, Perkins Will and Dr. Ray Cole, Professor at the University of British Columbia, for a student entering the Masters of Architecture program in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. The student must have demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainable design principles through their past education, work experience or community activities and wish to expand on these through their studies in architecture at UBC. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 963 | 2025W | Diana Lane Johnston Award in Landscape Architecture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | A $2,000 award is offered in loving memory of Diana Lane Johnston, who grew up in England where she was inspired by her father’s beautiful garden to recreate a similar one when she came to Canada in May, 1939. She loved lavender and pink-filled borders, flowering bulbs and shrubs, and the gorgeous blue of delphiniums. But she also enjoyed the chance to experiment with cultivars native to North America, and especially appreciated the variety of wild flowers found near the family cottage at Kaleden above Skaha Lake in the Okanagan Valley. In her later years when gardening became difficult she loved her patio pots, and was gratified with her daughters’ continuing interest in their own gardens. The award is to recognize the most improved female student in garden design. Recommendation is made by the School of Landscape Architecture and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 964 | 2025W | Architectural Institute of British Columbia Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | A $3,500 entrance scholarship is offered annually by the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) for students entering the Master of Architecture or Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism programs in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Preference will be given to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada. The AIBC provides a range of regulatory and outreach programs to the public and its members, including the Student Affiliate program which supports the next generation of architects. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1000 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $3000 are available to students in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. Preference is given to students who demonstrate leadership in student or community affairs. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1001 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Option Leader Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards in the amount of $1000 are available to students in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. Awards are given to students obtaining the highest standing in their option. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1002 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $2500 are available to students in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. Preference is given to students who demonstrate outstanding service contributions in the Sauder School of Business, UBC or the greater community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1010 | 2025W | Arthur Beedle Case Competition Awards | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $5,000 are offered to support the participation of Sauder School of Business undergraduate students at case competitions. The awards are given on the recommendation of the Accounting Division at the Sauder School of Business to undergraduate students who have been selected to participate in case competitions. The award is given in memory of Professor Emeritus Arthur Dick Beedle, FCA and his over 25 years as an inspiring colleague and teacher at the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1011 | 2025W | Association of Women in Finance Graduate Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,500 academic award is offered annually by the Association of Women in Finance to a female student enrolled in the MBA program who demonstrates academic excellence and a history of community service. Financial need may be considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1012 | 2025W | Daniel F. Muzyka Award in Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $8,050 award has been endowed in honour of Daniel F. Muzyka as a tribute to his inspiring vision, tireless commitment and distinguished service to the Sauder School of Business as Dean and Professor from 1999-2012. The endowment has been created through lead gifts from Robert T. Stewart and Gregory J. Peet, proceeds from Le Grand Voyage Celebratory Gala and contributions from friends of the Sauder School community. The Award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to a third or fourth year student in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business who has demonstrated an interest in entrepreneurship and displayed outstanding leadership in student or community affairs. |
| 1014 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business International Student Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Scholarships of amounts of up to $15,000 each are offered to continuing international students in the Sauder School of Business. Students selected for these scholarships must have completed at least 30 credits towards their undergraduate degree or have a minimum of second-year standing in their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement, engagement in their faculty, and the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1016 | 2025W | Harry L. Kostman 80th Anniversary Memorial Entrance Scholarship in Commerce | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $7,500 scholarship has been endowed by Mrs. Henrietta Kostman and her daughter, Judith Kostman, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Harry Kostman’s (B.A. 1930) graduation from UBC. Education was one of the most important values to Mr. Kostman. The first in his family to graduate from university, Mr. Kostman founded a successful ladies’ clothing retail chain with the opening of his first store in downtown Vancouver in 1935. Sally Shops quickly became a recognized name as it rapidly expanded in British Columbia and across Canada. This award has been established by his family as a way of giving back and honouring his memory. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada entering first year in the Sauder School of Business. It is renewable for a further three years, subject to the student maintaining scholarship standing in a full-time Bachelor of Commerce program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 1017 | 2025W | Sean Gilbert – Crowe MacKay LLP Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $5,250 have been made through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Sean Gilbert (1965-2012), for outstanding Bachelor of Commerce students in the Accounting option. In addition to academic merit, recipients must have demonstrated leadership and have plans to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Financial need may be considered. Preference will be given to students that have been historically, persistently and systemically discriminated against. Sean Gilbert (B.Com. 1988) was a Chartered Accountant at MacKay LLP for twenty-five years. This award was established as a tribute to Sean and recognizes his legacy of selflessness, mentorship, and commitment to excellence in professional practice and education. These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1019 | 2025W | Cloverdale Paint Community Service and Entrepreneurship Award in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Two scholarships of $1,000 each are generously provided by Cloverdale Paint to encourage community involvement and student entrepreneurship. The scholarships are given to outstanding students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program at the Sauder School of Business. Each recipient must be a Canadian Citizen and must have demonstrated a commitment to community service and career and/or entrepreneurial objectives. Preference will be given to students related to employees of Cloverdale Paint. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1021 | 2025W | TD Award in Business for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $17,450 have been made available through an endowment established by TD Bank Group for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada at UBC’s Vancouver campus. Preference will be given to First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada enrolled in a program at the UBC Sauder School of Business. The candidates’ participation in community and university activities may be taken into account in selecting recipients. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business, in consultation with the First Nations House of Learning. If there are no qualified students at the UBC Sauder School of Business, the School can refer the award back to Enrolment Services so that it can be made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics in the Faculty of Arts to undergraduate First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students majoring in Economics. |
| 1022 | 2025W | Aaron Carter Portfolio Management Foundation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,500 scholarship is offered by Aaron Carter for a student entering the third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business in the Portfolio Management Foundation program. This scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with the UBC Portfolio Management Foundation. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. |
| 1023 | 2025W | Greene Innovation Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totaling $30,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the family of Virginia Greene, the Business Council of British Columbia, and the Sauder School of Business in recognition of Virginia Greene and her dedication to community and lifetime of achievements. The awards recognize MBA candidates who are entering an internship in the not-for-profit and/or social enterprise sector. These internships will give promising MBA students a unique learning experience that will tap and further develop their potential while providing benefit to the non-profit and social enterprise sector. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1026 | 2025W | Fred Pennance Award in Urban Land Economics and Real Estate | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | An award of $5,000 is offered by the Y. P. Heung Foundation in honour of Professor Fred Pennance, an engaging professor who shared his passion for real estate and public policy with a generation of students. The award is for an outstanding undergraduate student enrolled in the Real Estate option in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business, who demonstrates scholarship, leadership, and involvement in student and community activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1029 | 2025W | SAUDER School of Business Aboriginal Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships valued at up to $5,000 each are offered annually by the Sauder School of Business to continuing Bachelor of Commerce students who were previously awarded the Major Entrance Aboriginal Scholarship. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarship may be renewed for up to two additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is the shorter period. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1031 | 2025W | CARITAS Centennial Scholars Major Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Two $40,000 renewable entrance awards are offered annually to outstanding domestic students entering UBC’s Sauder School of Business directly from secondary schools, or transferring directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad. Criteria for these entrance awards include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, or school. Recipients are academically qualified students who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. Candidates must be nominated by a member of their school or community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 1032 | 2025W | David Huynh Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,450 award has been made available through an endowment for a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce Degree Program at the Sauder School of Business. The award supports a student who is involved in student activities and has demonstrated genuine and exemplary leadership through an understanding of the following values: investment in meaningful connections; holding others to the best version of themselves; giving back to a world beyond their own. These are values David Huynh held and through his actions and impact, taught to so many around him. At the age of 22, David Huynh passed away before entering his final year at Sauder. David was an inspiring student leader within the Sauder community and this award is a tribute and reminder of the legacy and lasting impact he had as a role model, mentor, leader and community-builder. He is remembered for his heart-warming generosity, dedication to others, and passion for extra-curricular involvement where he invested his time and energy to helping individuals realize their potential while taking every opportunity to learn and develop. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1033 | 2025W | Stone Family Award for Women in Business | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $5,900 award is offered through an endowment with contributions from The Jack C and Mary C Stone Living Trust and Jack & Mary’s daughter Ann to a female student enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program at the Sauder School of Business. Preference is given to a candidate specializing in marketing or finance who has demonstrated leadership in the community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. This award was created to encourage women in business. The Stone Family believes strongly in the importance of education to enable women to have successful business careers. They have contributed throughout their lives to higher education and encourage the recipient of this award to consider this spirit of giving once they are secure in their careers. |
| 1036 | 2025W | Peter Brunold Award of Excellence in Business | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $12,100 award has been made available through an endowment established by Peter Brunold for an undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce degree program in the Sauder School of Business. The award is for a student who has demonstrated academic excellence, is on the Dean’s Honour Roll, and who would not be able to pursue a degree program without financial support. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated leadership ability and involvement in the community. To be considered, candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 1037 | 2025W | Maili Wong Award in Finance | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,000 award is offered annually by Maili Wong for an outstanding undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce degree program in the Sauder School of Business with preference to a student who demonstrates an interest in specializing in Finance. This award is to recognize the competitive nature and the caliber of students who apply to the Sauder Portfolio Management Program, but are not admitted to the program. Preference will be given to a female student who has shown strength in the face of adversity, upholds the values of honesty and integrity, and shows commitment to both personal and professional growth. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Sauder Portfolio Management Foundation Program. |
| 1038 | 2025W | CHARTERED Professional Accountants Education Foundation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Two scholarships of $2,000 each are offered annually by the Chartered Professional Accountants Education Foundation of British Columbia (CPAEF), to outstanding fourth year students completing the Bachelor of Commerce program with the Accounting option at the UBC Sauder School of Business. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated community involvement who have expressed interest in becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant and intention to enter the CPA Western School of Business immediately after graduation. The recipient must not be a recipient of any other CPAEF award in that academic year. The award is made on the recommendation ofthe Sauder School of Business. |
| 1042 | 2025W | Maureen Howe AWF Lifetime Achievement Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $3,750 award is offered annually in honour of Maureen Howe to a female undergraduate student entering third year of the Bachelor of Commerce program at the UBC Sauder School of Business who has achieved outstanding academic merit. Preference is given to a student who is specializing in finance, has a history of community service, plans to pursue a career in finance and has demonstrated an ability to overcome adversity. Maureen has held various positions as a former Managing Director of Equity Research with RBC Capital Markets and is currently on the board of directors of several Canadian companies and foundations. Maureen is also a past recipient of the Association of Women in Finance (AWF) Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to the field of finance. The award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1043 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation Tom Kennedy Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,000 scholarship is offered annually in memory of Tom Kennedy to an outstanding student entering their fourth year in the Accounting Option of the Sauder School of Business. The recipient must express an intent to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1044 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation Lam A. Milne Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,000 scholarship is offered annually in memory of Lam A. Milne to an outstanding student entering their fourth year in the Accounting Option of the Sauder School of Business. The recipient must express an intent to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1047 | 2025W | Quang Khong Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually in memory of Quang Minh Khong (B.Com. 2007, Dip. (Acct) 2009, P.G.C.V. 2013) to an undergraduate student majoring in Finance at the UBC Sauder School of Business. Quang was an ambitious person who always strived to do his best. On February 26, 2016, Quang passed away at the young age of 30 after losing his battle against liver cancer. Quang was well respected within his community and loved by his family, friends and peers. He inspired many throughout his days at UBC, encouraging those around him to achieve their full potential. By establishing this award, Quang’s family and friends hope to continue to help and inspire Sauder students to be their best and achieve their full potential. Students must demonstrate involvement in the Sauder community; financial need may be considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1048 | 2025W | Cara Adensamer Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $1,550 have been made available through an endowment established in honour of Cara Adensamer for female undergraduate students entering second year of the Bachelor of Commerce program at the UBC Sauder School of Business who have achieved good academic standing. Preference is given to students who are members of a sorority group and have made a positive contribution to their community. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Cara passed away on April 20th, 2018, and will always be remembered as a bright young student who excelled academically and always strived to do her best. She found a second family at UBC with her sisters at Alpha Delta Pi, along with the greater UBC Panhellenic community. The award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1052 | 2025W | JLL Women in Real Estate Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from JLL for third and fourth-year female Bachelor of Commerce students in the Real Estate Option who have achieved good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who intend to pursue a career in real estate in Canada. JLL is a global professional services firm specializing in real estate. They created this award to encourage women to enter areas of the real estate industry where they are underrepresented, including brokerage, commercial real estate and leadership positions. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1054 | 2025W | David & Dorothy Lam Sauder Social Entrepreneurship Kenya Program Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $25,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the David & Dorothy Lam Foundation for Bachelor of Commerce students accepted into the Sauder Social Entrepreneurship (SSE) Kenya Program. Consideration will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Each award will partially cover the cost of the trip. The David & Dorothy Lam Foundation is a longtime supporter of education, social impact and entrepreneurial initiatives. One of its key focuses includes improving opportunities for students and communities by alleviating financial barriers. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1055 | 2025W | CREW Vancouver and Conwest Award for Women in Real Estate | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Vancouver and Conwest Development for domestic third- or fourth- year women in the Bachelor of Commerce program who are specializing in Real Estate, in good academic standing and demonstrate leadership skills through community involvement or volunteerism. Conwest is a local, privately-owned developer with a 40-year history specializing in industrial developments in Metro Vancouver. This award was created in remembrance of Lee Hester (Dip. Urban Land Economics 1993), a commercial real estate broker and member of CREW Vancouver, and in recognition of his work with CREW Vancouver to empower women in the commercial real estate industry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1056 | 2025W | BGO Award in Real Estate | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,500 award has been made available annually through a gift from BGO for a Bachelor of Commerce student in the Real Estate option with outstanding academic achievement. Eligible students must demonstrate an intent to pursue a career in real estate. Preference will be given to First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis students of Canada. BGO is a real estate investment manager, developer, lender, and service provider with a globally recognized and awarded focus on environmental sustainability and social impact. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1057 | 2025W | Commerce Undergraduate Society Award in Business for IBPOC Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $20,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Commerce Undergraduate Society for Bachelor of Commerce students who identify as Indigenous, Black or a person of colour and are in good academic standing. Financial need may be considered. The Commerce Undergraduate Society is one of the largest business student organizations in Canada, and is committed to enhancing the personal, professional and academic experiences of Bachelor of Commerce students at UBC. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1058 | 2025W | International Council of Shopping Centers Foundation Canada Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from the International Council of Shopping Centers Foundation Canada, Inc (ICSC) for an outstanding domestic Bachelor of Commerce student in the Real Estate option. The ICSC Foundation Canada is the non-profit arm of the International Council of Shopping Centers, the international trade association for the retail real estate industry. The ICSC Foundation Canada aims to create a strong retail real estate industry by supporting the next generation of individuals to drive the field forward. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1060 | 2025W | Mary Louise Peterson Award in Business for IBPOC Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Two awards of $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Arbutus Search Group in honour of Mary Louise Peterson for domestic Bachelor of Commerce students who identify as Indigenous, Black or as a person of colour and are in good academic standing. Financial need may be considered. Mary was born in 1946 in Prescott, Ontario and set several records as a track and field athlete while in high school. She is a loving mother, an active member of her community and dedicated to environmental stewardship. This award was established to help make pursuing a business education more accessible to students who face barriers to accessing higher education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1062 | 2025W | Colin Scarlett & Family Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Colin Scarlett & Family for students in the Bachelor of Commerce program with an interest in commercial real estate who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically discriminated against. Leadership and financial need may be considered. Each award will ideally not be valued at less than $2,500. Colin Scarlett and his family established this award to help increase equity, diversity and inclusion in the commercial real estate industry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1063 | 2025W | Ovintiv Canada ULC Award in Commerce for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $25,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Ovintiv Canada ULC, for First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students in the Bachelor of Commerce program who have achieved good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who are from British Columbia. Ovintiv Canada ULC is a North American exploration and production (E&P) company focused on developing its multi-basin portfolio. Ovintiv Canada ULC created this award as part of their commitment to working with Indigenous communities on economic development and community investment focused on wellness, education and cultural preservation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1064 | 2025W | JLL Award for Black Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from JLL for domestic Bachelor of Commerce students who identify as Black, have achieved good academic standing and demonstrated community involvement. Preference will be given to students with an interest in real estate. JLL is a global professional services firm specializing in real estate. They created this award to support Black students in the UBC Sauder School of Business, and to encourage those with an interest in real estate to consider entering the industry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1065 | 2025W | JLL Award for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from JLL for First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada in the Bachelor of Commerce program who have achieved good academic standing and demonstrated community involvement. Preference will be given to students with an interest in real estate. JLL is a global professional services firm specializing in real estate. They created this award to support Indigenous students in the UBC Sauder School of Business, and to encourage those with an interest in real estate to consider entering the industry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1066 | 2025W | RSM Canada Award in Accounting | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from RSM Canada LLP for outstanding third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce students majoring in Accounting who demonstrate leadership qualities, involvement in their community through volunteering, and a desire to work in accounting and consulting. RSM Canada LLP is a consultancy firm that specializes in auditing, tax and consulting for middle market organizations. The Canadian affiliate of the RSM Global network was formed in 2017 and opened its Vancouver, BC office in the summer of 2021. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business |
| 1067 | 2025W | Caroline and James Wang Award in Marketing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from James Wang and his spouse, Caroline, for outstanding domestic third-year Bachelor of Commerce students specializing in Marketing who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in eCommerce. James is a successful digital marketing and eCommerce leader and teaches at the UBC Sauder School of Business in the Marketing and Behavioural Science division. James and Caroline created this award to encourage students from all backgrounds to explore careers in marketing and eCommerce. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1070 | 2025W | Arrow Group Award in Sustainable Business | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Arrow Transportation Inc. for second- or third-year Bachelor of Commerce students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, an interest in sustainable business practices, and leadership in extra-curricular community projects, volunteering, or sports. Currently expanding their presence throughout North America, Arrow Transportation is a group of companies with over 100 years in business that specializes in distribution and materials-handling and focuses on delivering service-focused solutions for customers. Arrow has 56 divisions and almost 1,500 employees, and was recognized as one of BCs Top Employers in 2023 for the fifth year in a row. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1071 | 2025W | NAIOP Award in Commercial Real Estate | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the NAIOPs Vancouver Chapter for Bachelor of Commerce students in the Real Estate option who demonstrate an interest in commercial real estate and an involvement in their community through volunteering. Founded in 1967, NAIOP, North Americas Commercial Real Estate Development Association, provides advocacy, education and networking opportunities for its members. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1072 | 2025W | Stephen Boersma Memorial Award in Accounting | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $1,850 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Stephen Boersma (19922021) for first- or second-year Bachelor of Commerce students who demonstrate an interest in accounting. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate community involvement and a passion for sports. Stephen (B.Com. 2017, M.B.A.) was a Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst who obtained his Masters of Business Administration from York University in 2021. Beyond his academic and professional achievements, Stephen was a talented athlete who spent 13 years playing with the New Westminster minor hockey league and was a gifted actor who performed in many locally produced TV shows and commercials. This award has been established to celebrate Stephens life and his many accomplishments. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1073 | 2025W | V. Paul Lee Portfolio Management Foundation Awards | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totaling up to $10,000 funded by the UBC Portfolio Management Foundation (PMF) program are offered annually to students currently participating in the PMF program and based solely or partially on financial need. Students participating in the PMF program may apply in writing to the PMF Managing Director. The award is made on the recommendation of the PMF Program. |
| 1102 | 2025W | Alice H Shelton Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Languages and World Literatures | V | A $250 prize, endowed by a bequest from the late Alice H. Shelton, is awarded to an undergraduate student for proficiency in the field of Germanic Studies. |
| 1103 | 2025W | Beverley Cayley Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A prize of $300 in memory of Beverley Cayley, Arts ’18, endowed through the bequest of his mother, Mrs. H. S. Cayley, is awarded to the male student obtaining the highest standing in a first year course in English. |
| 1105 | 2025W | British Columbia 1958 Centennial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A $1,500 scholarship has been endowed for a student who is a resident of British Columbia and is continuing undergraduate studies in the field of the humanities or social sciences. It is awarded to a student entering the third year with an outstanding academic record. In the selection of the winner, the general interest and participation of candidates in University and community affairs may be a factor. |
| 1108 | 2025W | Chris Lin Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $4,700 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Chris Lin, who died tragically on August 31, 1966. Chris was the son of Professor Paul Lin, who was Director, Centre for East Asian Studies at McGill University, and an alumnus of UBC. Chris was born in the US and brought up in China. He was a second year student at UBC at the time of his death. He was a fine, warm-hearted person with great promise; had he lived he would undoubtedly contribute to the furtherance of understanding and friendship between China and Canada. The recipient of this scholarship is a student, undergraduate or graduate, who meets the following criteria: (1) proficiency in Chinese equivalent of over 1 year intensive language study, concentration in Chinese studies, and academic excellence, (2) evidence of social concerns, good citizenship; the study and understanding of cultures and values. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens/permanent residents. Candidates should submit a CV including a brief statement regarding intentions and life goals to: Chris Lin Memorial Scholarship Committee, Department of Asian Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies. |
| 1110 | 2025W | David and Blanche Gwynne-Vaughan Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | Scholarships totaling $38,250 have been endowed through a bequest by Adelaide Ann Vaughan Batemen as a memorial to her parents, David Edward and Eva Blanche Gwynne-Vaughan. The scholarships are offered to promising and deserving graduate students in Religious Studies or to undergraduate students in their second, third or fourth year of an honours, major or minor program in Religious Studies, with a preference where possible for students focusing on the area of Christian Studies. In adjudicating the award, consideration is given, not only to academic achievement, but also to personal qualities and character. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1112 | 2025W | William L Holland Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A scholarship of $1,350 is offered by faculty members in the Department of Asian Studies to undergraduates or to graduate students specializing in Asian Studies. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Head of the Department to a student whose academic record and achievement show promise of a successful career in the Asian Studies field. The scholarship is named after Professor Holland, the first Head of the Department of Asian Studies. |
| 1113 | 2025W | Dorothy Somerset Memorial Scholarship in Theatre | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | In honour of Dorothy Somerset, B.A., LL.D., founder and first Head of the Department of Theatre and Film at the University of British Columbia, a $5,000 scholarship has been endowed by her family, friends and associates. This scholarship gives recognition to her devoted service and outstanding contributions to the life and quality of amateur and professional theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, and in Canada. It is awarded to a student at the graduate level in the Department of Theatre and Film at the University. |
| 1117 | 2025W | English Honours Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Through the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Wilson, a prize of $800 is awarded to the winner of the English Honours Medal in that year. |
| 1118 | 2025W | Fred A Krugel Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Languages and World Literatures | V | A $200 prize is awarded by the Department of Germanic Studies for outstanding work in the field of Modern German Literature. |
| 1121 | 2025W | Italian Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies | V | A $1100 scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student specializing in Italian Studies. |
| 1122 | 2025W | J H Stewart Reid Medal and Prize in Honours History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | In memory of J. H. Stewart Reid, B.A., M.A. (Brit. Col.), Ph.D. (Toronto), LL.D. (Manitoba), and in tribute to his fine personal qualities, his academic excellence, especially in the field of history, and his services as Executive Secretary of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, Ottawa, a gold medal is offered by his sister, Colina Stewart Reid. They are awarded to the student graduating with the most outstanding record in honours history. |
| 1124 | 2025W | Mabelle Andison Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies | V | As a memorial to Mrs. J. G. Andison and as a tribute to her fine personal qualities and her outstanding service to the community, a prize of $400 has been endowed by her friends. The award is made to a student in the field of French Language and Literature with high scholastic standing, promise and deserving of financial assistance. |
| 1125 | 2025W | McGill Graduates Society of British Columbia Prize in English & French | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Prizes totalling $800 have been made available through an endowment established by the McGill Graduates’ Society of British Columbia, for outstanding undergraduate second-year students who have completed a 200-level English and a 200-level French course in the Faculty of Arts and are proceeding to a higher year. The prizes are adjudicated by the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1131 | 2025W | Shaw Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Prizes totalling $450, have been made available through an endowment established by friends of the late James Curtis Shaw (18611907) for outstanding undergraduate second-year students who have excelled in any two courses in English, Latin or Greek, and are proceeding to a higher year. Dr. Shaw was a teacher at and Principal of Vancouver High School and College (now King Edward High School), which was affiliated with McGill University College of British Columbia (now The University of British Columbia). The prizes are adjudicated by the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1132 | 2025W | Stephen and Katherine Kirstiuk Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies | V | In honour of Stephen and Katherine Kirstiuk, a scholarship has been endowed by their family and friends. The scholarship of $1,450 is awarded to a student who has an outstanding interest and academic record in Ukrainian history and language. Should there be no such candidate in a given year, the scholarship may be awarded at the discretion of Russian and Slavic Languages and Literature, within the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies, to a student whose interest in Ukrainian Studies is attested by his or her work in a course offered within the area of Russian and Slavic Languages and Literature, and is of high academic quality. |
| 1134 | 2025W | T Halpert-Scanderbeg Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies | V | A prize of $1,300 a memorial to Tadeusz Halpert-Scanderbeg, long-time professor of Polish language and literature at the University of B.C., is offered for graduate work in the field of Polish studies. It is awarded to a deserving student on the recommendation of the Department of Slavonic Studies. Should there be no graduate candidate, the prize may be awarded to the most deserving student of Polish language, literature or history who will proceed to third or fourth year courses in this field. |
| 1137 | 2025W | Women’s Canadian Club of Vancouver Scholarship in Canadian History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A scholarship of $400 endowed by the Women’s Canadian Club of Vancouver, is awarded to the undergraduate student entering fourth year, who earned the highest standing among students enrolled in courses in Canadian History, in the preceding Winter Session. |
| 1138 | 2025W | Wallace and Ethel Wilson Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Scholarships established through the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Wilson, are awarded to students of high academic standing and with promise and distinction, nominated by the Department of English. A scholarship of $1,100 and a second scholarship of $770 are awarded to students entering the final year of the Honours English Program. A third award of $330 is awarded to a student entering third year Honours, based on the standing obtained in English 210 and 211. |
| 1139 | 2025W | IODE Fine Arts Foundation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | Four awards of $1,000 each have been endowed by the University Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire. They are made on the joint recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory, Department of Theatre and Film, Creative Writing Program and the School of Music, for excellence in these fields. |
| 1139 | 2025W | IODE Fine Arts Foundation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Four awards of $1,000 each have been endowed by the University Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire. They are made on the joint recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory, Department of Theatre and Film, Creative Writing Program and the School of Music, for excellence in these fields. |
| 1139 | 2025W | IODE Fine Arts Foundation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | Four awards of $1,000 each have been endowed by the University Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire. They are made on the joint recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory, Department of Theatre and Film, Creative Writing Program and the School of Music, for excellence in these fields. |
| 1139 | 2025W | IODE Fine Arts Foundation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | Four awards of $1,000 each have been endowed by the University Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire. They are made on the joint recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory, Department of Theatre and Film, Creative Writing Program and the School of Music, for excellence in these fields. |
| 1144 | 2025W | Bonnie and Maurice I Lerman Scholarship in Judaic Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | A scholarship of $650 endowed by Bonnie and Maurice I. Lerman, is awarded to the outstanding student in Judaic Studies. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1146 | 2025W | Sharon Yacowar Frohlinger Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $300 has been endowed by relatives, friends, the B’nai B’rith Family and especially B’nai B’rith Women Centennial Chapter No. 1022 in memory of Sharon Mavis Yacowar Frohlinger in recognition of her devoted community services and her love of the Fine Arts. The award is made to an undergraduate proceeding to a degree in one or more of the fields of theatre, fine arts, or music; the award shall be based on promise for the future and past performance. Consideration is to be given to the financial circumstances of the recipient. |
| 1147 | 2025W | Dr. Isabel MacInnes Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Languages and World Literatures | V | Scholarships totalling $2,450 have been made available through an endowment established by William H. MacInnes, in memory of his sister, Dr. Isabel MacInnes, for fourth-year undergraduate students at the University. Consideration is given to overall outstanding academic achievement and outstanding distinction in German Studies. Professor Isabel MacInnes earned her M.A. from Queens University and her Ph.D. from California. She was Chairperson of the German section of the Modern Languages Department from 19151946 when a separate department of German was established. She served as Head of the new department until her retirement in 1948.The awards are made on the recommendation of the German Program in the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies. |
| 1148 | 2025W | Eberts Mills McKechnie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | This scholarship of $850 established through a bequest from the late Chancellor R. E. McKechnie, is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of History to the undergraduate entering the final year who is considered to be the most deserving and meritorious student in the field of History. |
| 1149 | 2025W | Jessie Evelyn Drew Clark Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Centre for International Relations | V | A scholarship of $700 endowed by a bequest from Jessie E. Clark, is awarded to a woman student in the field of International Relations. |
| 1151 | 2025W | Yvonne Firkins Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A prize of $300 has been endowed as a memorial to Yvonne Firkins, founder of the Arts Club Theatre, and pays tribute to her outstanding contributions to drama and theatre particularly in British Columbia. It is awarded to the student, preferably in the graduating class in theatre, with the best record of achievement in the course in Direction and Staging. The selection is made by the Department of Theatre and Film. |
| 1155 | 2025W | George William Kenwood Memorial Scholarship in Creative Writing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A $1,150 scholarship has been endowed by the Kenwood family in memory of George William Kenwood, who maintained an abiding interest in fine writing throughout his life. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Creative Writing to a major or graduate student in the Department, on the basis of promise in Creative Writing and of financial need. |
| 1156 | 2025W | Perry Barr Hall Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A bequest from Perry Barr Hall provides one or more scholarships totalling $4,850 The awards are made to deserving students in the Faculty of Arts and are made on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty. |
| 1158 | 2025W | John L Catterall Scholarship in Classics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | One or more scholarships totalling $1,900 are awarded to outstanding students in the major, honours or graduate programs in Classics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies. |
| 1160 | 2025W | Rachel Giese Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies | V | The Dante Alighieri Society, on the occasion of the retirement from office of Dr. Rachel Giese, endowed a scholarship for students of Italian descent at UBC. The fund was supplemented at the time of her passing by many of her friends and colleagues. The award of $1,200 has been established to recognize Miss Giese’s role in the establishment of Italian Studies at UBC as well as in the founding of the Dante Alighieri Society and in the diffusion of Italian cultural values in British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies. |
| 1161 | 2025W | Lemuel F Robertson Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | Professor Lemuel F. Robertson, Classical Gold Medalist at McGill University in 1899, was appointed to the staff of the old Vancouver College in 1901. He taught at McGill College of B.C. from 1906 to 1915 and became the first active Head of the Department of Classics of the University of British Columbia in 1915, a position that he held until his retirement in 1941. He was, quite literally, one of the Makers of the University. This award, endowed by his family and to which his many friends have been invited to contribute, is intended to assist students, both undergraduate and graduate, who are pursuing Classics as their major field of study. The award of $950 is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies. |
| 1164 | 2025W | Elias and Elizabeth Healman Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $3,850 are awarded to outstanding students in the Faculty of Arts. The awards were endowed through the estate of the late Elias Healman and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1165 | 2025W | Dr Marianne Rose Lourie-Jetter Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,500 are awarded in memory of Dr. Marianne Rose Lourie-Jetter, who was for 18 years a member of the Faculty in the Department of German, to a student or students undertaking a graduate program in the Department of Germanic Studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 1170 | 2025W | Ajaib S Sangha Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A prize of $2,550 has been endowed through a bequest from the late Ajaib S. Sangha. The prize is awarded to a student in Asian Studies with a particular interest in the area of Indic languages. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 1172 | 2025W | Sharon Louise Brewster Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $450 has been endowed in memory of Sharon Louise Brewster who lost her life in an automobile accident at Christmas 1976. The award has been established by her family and friends and is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. In making the award, preference is given to a student entering the final year of the program majoring in percussion. In the event that no student qualifies, the award may be made to an outstanding student entering the final year majoring in another field of music. |
| 1175 | 2025W | Cervantes Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies | V | A scholarship of $550 is awarded to an undergraduate student entering the fourth year of an honours or major program in Hispanic Studies with an overall first-class standing in the third year of studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies. |
| 1176 | 2025W | Isaac and Chaika Chernov Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | A scholarship of $350 has been endowed by Mrs. Chaika Chernov. The award is made to an undergraduate student pursuing a course in Judaic Studies, within the Department of Religious Studies and is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 1178 | 2025W | Wilson Duff Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anthropology | V | A $1,450 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Professor Wilson Duff, for a student in the Faculty of Arts or the Peter A. Allard School of Law, who is doing work in the field of Indigenous history and culture. Preference will be given to a First Nations, Inuit or Mtis student of Canada. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Anthropology. |
| 1180 | 2025W | Okamatsu Family Scholarship for Japanese Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | Four scholarships of $1,900 each have been endowed as a memorial to his parents by Mr. Yoshihisa Okamatsu and members of his family, Kuniko, Akemi, Tadashi, Chieko, Hironori, Kuninori, Yoshihiko, Saori and Jooji. It is awarded to students studying the Japanese language at UBC. Mr. Okamatsu is a private citizen who has long been interested in furthering cultural relations between Japan and Canada, as well as other countries. Previously, he gave to the University a collection of Japanese handmade paper, and on 11 November 1977, he established this scholarship as a means by which he hopes that people in both countries might draw closer together in the cause of world peace and understanding. In April 1978, Mr. Okamatsu made a supplementary gift that brought the fund to its present value. |
| 1181 | 2025W | Mr and Mrs Tsutae Sato Prize in Asian Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $150 prize, endowed by Mr. and Mrs. T. Sato, is awarded to the outstanding student in the first year Japanese. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies. |
| 1182 | 2025W | W. H. MACINNES Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $9,650 have been made available through an endowment established by the late William H. Maclnnes for to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts. William (1879-1975), honorary alumnus, graduated from Queen’s University with a B.A. in 1902. He worked as the Civil Service Commissioner of BC (1918-1925), Official Administrator for the County of Vancouver (1925-1929), and later as President of his company, Western Soap Co. Ltd. In 1911, he married Mathilde Morgenstern, a school teacher, and they had two sons, William and Alexander. An avid supporter of UBC, William established nine student awards during his lifetime. The recipients were always a source of great satisfaction for the couple who made a practice of hosting the winners at an annual tea. The awards are made to students in on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1183 | 2025W | Dal Grauer Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | A scholarship of $1250 has been endowed as a memorial to Dr. Albert E. (Dal) Grauer, who was Chancellor of the University from 1957-1961 by Frank M. McMahon. The award is made to a student in Economics and is open to both graduate and undergraduate students. |
| 1184 | 2025W | Frances Milburn PEO Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Two scholarships of $1,950 each, given by the Vancouver Chapter of the PEO Sisterhood in memory of the late Frances Milburn, are offered to the two highest ranking women students entering third year of the English Honours program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Honours Committee of the English Department. |
| 1185 | 2025W | Katherine and Hugh Keenleyside Prize in History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A prize of $350 has been endowed by members of the family and friends of Katherine and Hugh Keenleyside, to honour their contributions to the University and the province. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of History, to an outstanding graduating student specializing in Canadian history. |
| 1186 | 2025W | MacInnes – Hallamore Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Languages and World Literatures | V | Scholarships totalling $11,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Letitia A. Hay (B.A.1930, M.A.1932), a former student of the late Professors MacInnes and Hallamore, for third- or fourth-year undergraduate students in the honours or major program in German Studies. Isabel MacInnes, M.A. (Queens), Ph.D. (California) was Chairman of the German section of the Modern Languages Department from 1915-1946 when a separate department of German was established. She served as Head of the new department until her retirement in 1948. Joyce Hallamore, M.A. (UBC), Ph.D. (Munich) was a member of the Faculty from 1928- 1968 and served as Head of the Department of German from 1948 until she retired in 1968. The awards are made on the recommendation of the German Program in the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies. |
| 1187 | 2025W | Roy Daniells Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A scholarship of $3,200 is awarded in memory of Professor Roy Daniells. The award is made to a student of high academic standing and with promise of distinction, entering the final year of the English Majors program. The award is made on the recommendation of the English Department Committee on Prizes and Scholarships, after consultation with the Majors Committee. |
| 1188 | 2025W | Roy Daniells Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Prizes totalling $1,650 are awarded in memory of Professor Roy Daniells, one of the University of British Columbia’s most distinguished graduates. From 1948 to 1965 he was Head of the Department of English and thereafter until 1974 he held with great distinction the appointment of University Professor of Language and Literature. The prizes were made possible by contributions from Professor Daniells’ family, his colleagues in the Department of English, and his many other admirers. The awards are made to students achieving excellence in third and fourth year courses in the Department of English, and are made on the recommendation of the English Department Committee on Prizes and Scholarships. |
| 1189 | 2025W | Arnold Webster Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | A $550 scholarship has been endowed by Mrs. Daisy Webster in memory of her husband, Arnold A. Webster, B.A. ’22, M.A. ’28 who as a teacher and principal in the Vancouver Secondary School system also served on the UBC Senate and as a commissioner on the Vancouver Parks Board. He served as Leader of the Official Opposition in the B.C. Legislature and as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Political Science to an outstanding student in that department. |
| 1191 | 2025W | Hector Gordon Munro Scholarship in Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | A scholarship of $1,000 has been endowed by the late Blanche Bailey, B.A. ’27, in memory of her husband, Hector Gordon Munro, B.A. ’27, President of Arts ’27, who died in 1957. In her freshman year, Blanche Bailey was Vice-President of Arts ’27. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department, to a student in Economics, entering his or her final year in the B.A. program. |
| 1192 | 2025W | Hector Gordon Munro Scholarship in History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A scholarship of $1,000 has been endowed by the late Blanche Bailey, B.A. ’27, in memory of her husband, Hector Gordon Munro, B.A. ’27, President of Arts ’27, who died in 1957. In her freshman year, Blanche Bailey was Vice-President of Arts ’27. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department, to a student in History, entering his or her final year in the B.A. program. |
| 1193 | 2025W | Hector Gordon Munro Scholarship in Political Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | A scholarship of $1,000 has been endowed by the late Blanche Bailey, B.A. ’27, in memory of her husband, Hector Gordon Munro, B.A. ’27, President of Arts ’27, who died in 1957. In her freshman year, Blanche Bailey was Vice-President of Arts ’27. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department, to a student in Political Science, entering his or her final year in the B.A. program. |
| 1194 | 2025W | John Young Memorial Prize in Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | As a memorial to John Young, who made many contributions during his lifetime to the teaching and practice of economics, his friends and colleagues have established an endowment fund which provides up to 8 prizes in the amount of $425 each to students who have achieved exceptional standing in Economics 101/102. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Economics. |
| 1196 | 2025W | Leslie F S Upton Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A $600 prize is awarded as a memorial to Professor Leslie F. S. Upton. He left a lasting impression about Canada’s past on hundreds of undergraduates and contributed significantly to the written history of North America while a member of the History Department from 1964 to 1980. The award endowed by contributions from Professor Upton’s colleagues and friends at UBC and several other universities, former students and family. It is made to a third or fourth year student majoring in History, Medieval Studies or International Relations (with a history emphasis) who has written the best essay in a competitive examination organized and adjudicated by the History Department. |
| 1197 | 2025W | Jessie Richardson Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A scholarship of $350 has been endowed by her friends and colleagues in honour of Jessie Richardson’s distinguished contribution to the development of theatre in British Columbia. For many years, she was associated with a variety of theatre organizations, among them the Vancouver Little Theatre Association, Holiday Theatre, and the Department of Theatre and Film at UBC where her generous dedication to the art of theatre was an inspiration to students and faculty alike. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film, to a student entering the final year in the Department who, in addition to achieving a high standard in Theatre Studies, has contributed generously and effectively to the Department’s program of stage production. |
| 1198 | 2025W | Betty Belshaw Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A prize of $1,100 has been endowed by Betty Belshaw’s family, friends, and colleagues for an outstanding student in English 225 (Introduction to Poetry) or English 226 (Introduction to Drama). The award will alternate between the two courses. |
| 1200 | 2025W | Janet Narod Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $18,000 has been made available through an endowment established by her parents and friends in memory of Janet Narod who attended UBC from 1976 to 1980. The scholarship is awarded to the outstanding graduating student in Honours English, who intends to continue study at the graduate level at this university. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1201 | 2025W | Konarak Prize in South Asian Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $800 prize has been endowed to promote excellence in South Asian studies. It is made, on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Asian Studies, to a student who completes a major in South Asian studies with excellence or to a promising graduate student in South Asian studies. It may be withheld if no suitable candidate is available. |
| 1203 | 2025W | Akanksha Stevens Scholarship in South Asian Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $1,000 scholarship has been made available annually thorugh a gift from Dr. and Mrs. D. P. Goel in honour of Akanksha Stevens for an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student in the Department of Asian Studies focusing on South Asian Studies (preferably in Hindi, Sanskrit or other languages of India). The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1204 | 2025W | Community Prize for Chinese Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A prize of $150 has been endowed by Mr. Lum Lai and other members of the community interested in Chinese Studies. This prize is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Asian Studies, to a student majoring in Chinese language or in Asian Area Studies with emphasis on China. |
| 1205 | 2025W | Frank and Betty de Bruyn Memorial Essay Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Three prizes of $250 each have been made available through an endowment originally established in memory of Frank de Bruyn by his parents and members of the English Department. Frank was a young man of 16 when he was tragically killed in a climbing accident in the Coastal Range in the Whistler area. With the passing of his mother, Betty, in 2015, the endowment has been enhanced to increase the prize values in honour of both Frank and his mother Betty. The awards are given for the best first-year essay in each of the following courses: English 110, 111, 112. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of English. |
| 1206 | 2025W | Community Prize for Korean Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | Two $500 prizes has been endowed by contributions from several members of the community interested in Korean Studies provides for students studying the Korean language or Korean history. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Asian Studies. |
| 1207 | 2025W | Jan de Bruyn Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A prize of $450 has been made available through an endowment established by friends, students, colleagues and family in honour of the work of Jan de Bruyn in developing the English Department’s scholarship program. The $650 prize is offered to the most promising undergraduate student in 17th-Century English literary studies, as at present covered by the courses English 349, 354 and 376. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English. |
| 1208 | 2025W | Fung Hang Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $100 prize has been endowed in memory of the late Fung Hang by his family and friends. Fung Hang, who passed away July 1, 1983 will always be fondly remembered by his family as a loving and caring husband and father. The prize is awarded to an outstanding student in History of Early China (Asian Studies 320). The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1209 | 2025W | Francis V Lumb Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A prize of $350 has been endowed through a gift in memory of F. V. Lumb, a prominent British Columbia business and civic figure, whose generous and critical spirit inspires many. The prize is awarded on the recommendations of the Departments of Political Science, History, Economics, and Anthropology and Sociology, to an undergraduate student who writes the best course essay incorporating a critique of modern capitalism in its national or international dimensions. The award is withheld if no suitable essays are submitted. |
| 1210 | 2025W | Beatrice Johnson Wood Scholarship in Theatre | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A scholarship of $1,750 has been endowed as a tribute to Beatrice Wood, B.A.Sc. (Nursing) ’23, by her three children. Beatrice Wood has displayed a lifelong commitment to the theatre both as an undergraduate and in the years since her graduation. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Frederic Wood Theatre Foundation and also served as a member of the UBC Senate. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film to an outstanding student in the Acting stream of the B.F.A. program. The financial circumstances of the candidate will be a consideration. |
| 1212 | 2025W | Stephen Woodhouse Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $350 prize has been endowed by the Theatre Students’ Association in memory of Stephen Woodhouse, a promising acting student whose life was cut short by a tragic accident. The prize is awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in Theatre, Acting, Design or Technical Theatre (excluding Film/Television), who has achieved a consistently high level of excellence in Theatre courses. The recipient is selected on the recommendation of a committee comprised of Department of Theatre and Film Faculty and the Executive of the Theatre Students’ Association. |
| 1216 | 2025W | Jan J Solecki Prize in Slavonic Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies | V | A $2,750 prize has been endowed to honour the contribution made by Professor Jan S. Solecki to the dissemination of knowledge of the Slavonic countries. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Germanic, Russian and Slavonic Studies to a student who has shown the keenest interest in Slavonic Studies. |
| 1217 | 2025W | Michael McQueen Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A scholarship of $1,350 has been endowed in memory of Michael McQueen by his family, friends and colleagues. Mike, who died at the age of 32, studied technical theatre at UBC and went on to become a lighting technician and designer as well as owner of his own rigging company. The scholarship is awarded to a student entering third or fourth year in the Department of Theatre, who has demonstrated an aptitude and dedication for technical theatre and who intends to pursue a career in the field from which Mike received so much satisfaction. The award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Theatre and Film. |
| 1219 | 2025W | David Macaree Prize in English 301 | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A prize of $650 has been endowed by Dr. David Macaree to mark the establishment of English 301, a course which he created and for which he served as the first chairman. The prize is awarded at the end of each Winter Session to the student submitting the best final report in English 301. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English. |
| 1220 | 2025W | Mr and Mrs Tsutae Sato Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A scholarship of $850 has been endowed through a bequest from Mr. Tsutae Sato. Mr. Sato and his wife Hanako together taught Japanese-Canadian children. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies, to a student majoring in Japanese Language or Literature. |
| 1221 | 2025W | Walter D Young Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | As a memorial to Professor Walter D. Young, a distinguished teacher, scholar, alumnus, and participant in the university community, his friends and colleagues have endowed a prize of $250 to be awarded to the best student in Canadian politics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Political Science. |
| 1224 | 2025W | Leon Fus Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies | V | A prize of $2,750 is awarded to the best student in Polish studies (language, literature or history) in memory of Leon Fus, a distinguished leader of the Polish-Canadian community in Vancouver. The prize endowed by his family and Polish and Canadian friends, is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Slavonic Studies. |
| 1226 | 2025W | Mildred Brock Memorial Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $7,800 established in 1936 by Delta Gamma Fraternity in memory of Mrs. Mildred Brock, wife of R. W. Brock, Dean of Applied Science, pay tribute to her personal charm, high ideals, sympathetic understanding and concern for students. The award is made to women students who have completed at least one year at the University of British Columbia with sound academic standing and are proceeding to an undergraduate degree. Special consideration is given to students who are active in women’s organizations such as sororities or Phrateres or in undergraduate student affairs. |
| 1227 | 2025W | Kevin Wells Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | A $450 prize has been endowed by friends to honour the memory of Kevin Wells, a UBC student in political science who died prematurely in 1981. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Political Science to a student studying Canadian politics who best combines academic achievement and community service. |
| 1229 | 2025W | August Larson Memorial Prize in South Asian Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A prize of $1,050 has been endowed by Alice Larson and Joanna Larson Lehmann in memory of August Larson who had a lifelong interest in the history and culture of Asia. The award is offered, on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Asian Studies, to a first or second year student writing the best course essay on some aspect of South Asian history or culture. Instructors in anthropology, asian studies, history, political science, religious studies, sociology, or other departments may nominate candidates, or students may submit essays directly. |
| 1230 | 2025W | Douglas and Beverly Bankson Scholarship in Creative Writing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A scholarship of $1,950 has been endowed by colleagues, friends and former students to honour Douglas Bankson and his wife, Beverly, on the occasion of his retirement in 1985 from the Department of Creative Writing. The scholarship symbolizes the respect, admiration and affection that many people have felt toward Douglas Bankson because of his superb achievement over many years as a teacher, administrator, originator and writer, and especially as a friend of promise, both inside and outside the university. It is awarded to an undergraduate student who has completed a Creative Writing course in his/her first or second year at UBC, who has shown unusual promise as a writer and who will major in Creative Writing in the third year. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Creative Writing. |
| 1231 | 2025W | Claire Goddard Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | A $250 prize has been endowed in memory of Claire Goddard. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Political Science, for the best in class essay, submitted in any course in Political Science, on the subject of Australasian affairs. |
| 1233 | 2025W | Mary Isabel Buxton Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | A $250 prize has been endowed in memory of Mary Isabel Buxton by her sister Clarissa Buxton. The award is offered to an outstanding student in any introductory course in the Department of Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies and is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 1234 | 2025W | Edward and Marie Cook Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | In memory of her grandparents, Edward and Marie Cook, Helen M. Galpin has endowed a $500 prize. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of History to an undergraduate student who has achieved a high academic standing in courses in Canadian History. |
| 1235 | 2025W | Kenji Ogawa Memorial Prize in Japanese | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $200 prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Asian Studies, to an undergraduate or graduate student demonstrating outstanding achievement in the study of Japanese language. Mr. Ogawa, in whose memory the prize has been endowed by his students, friends and relatives, was a highly admired and inspiring teacher of Japanese in the Department of Asian Studies, 1963 to 1970. |
| 1236 | 2025W | Ranjit Singh Azad Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | One or two scholarships to a total of $1,150 have been established in memory of Ranjit Azad by his family. Until his death in 1985, Mr. Azad pursued a career in the field of labour and immigration with both the federal and provincial governments. His life-long interest in music, literature and especially poetry, was most notably manifested by his translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam from the original Persian in to his own Punjabi dialect. The scholarship(s) will be awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Creative Writing to undergraduate or graduate students in the Department who have demonstrated excellence in the writing of poetry. |
| 1237 | 2025W | Philip Akrigg Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A scholarship of $3,300 has been endowed in honour of Professor Philip Akrigg, a distinguished Shakespearean scholar and a long-time member of the University of British Columbia’s Department of English. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English to a third-year English honours or majors student in a Shakespeare course, assessed as most promising on the basis of term essays and the final examination. |
| 1238 | 2025W | Geography Alumni Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Geography | V | Six scholarships of $3,350 each are awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Geography to outstanding Geography majors entering the final year of a program leading to a B.A. or B.Sc. In Geography. The funds for these scholarships have been donated by past Geography graduates and alumni to honour J. Lewis Robinson, first head of the Department of Geography and Don South, first President of the Geography Alumni Division and founding donor of the Geography Alumni Alliance Scholarship. |
| 1239 | 2025W | Maxine Sevack Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A scholarship of $1,950 has been endowed by the Eve and Ben Sevack Foundation. Maxine Sevack was a student in the Department of Creative Writing. Following graduation, she established herself as a successful magazine journalist. She died in a plane crash in Guatemala in her 28th year. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Creative Writing to a student who has completed at least one year of study and shows promise in writing. In making the award, the candidate’s financial circumstances may be considered. |
| 1240 | 2025W | Iser Steiman Memorial Scholarship in Translation | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A scholarship of $300 is in memory of Iser Steiman, a Vancouver physician who translated Russian texts, including biographies and autobiographies as well as significant medical articles and books. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Creative Writing to a student who has shown ability in the art of translation. The candidate’s financial circumstances may also be considered. |
| 1241 | 2025W | Laura Steiman Memorial Scholarship in Children’s Literature | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | This scholarship of $300 is in memory of Laura Steiman, who appreciated fine work in all the arts. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Creative Writing to a student who has shown ability in the writing of children’s literature. The candidate’s financial circumstances may also be considered. |
| 1242 | 2025W | Stewart L Chambers Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | A $450 prize has been endowed in memory of Stewart L. Chambers, LL.B., M.C., a member of the university’s first graduating class in Law, whose life-long avocation was Canadian politics. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Department of Political Science, to the undergraduate student submitting the best essay in a course on Canadian government and politics. The award may be withheld if no suitable essay is submitted. |
| 1243 | 2025W | Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Philosophy | V | A prize of $500 is offered by Dr. and Mrs. D.P. Goel on behalf of their late sister-in-law Mrs. Laj D. Goel. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Philosophy to an outstanding graduating student majoring in Philosophy. |
| 1245 | 2025W | Attariwala – Dley Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $1,350 prize has been endowed by the Attariwala and Dley families for a student majoring in Asian Studies, and demonstrating excellence in Punjabi language and/or Sikh studies. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies. |
| 1247 | 2025W | Jane Austen Society Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $350 prize has been endowed by the Jane Austen Society of North America, Vancouver Region. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of English for the best essay on Jane Austen written by a third or fourth year student. |
| 1248 | 2025W | Bruno Petzold Memorial Scholarship in Buddhism and Japanese Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $4,000 scholarship has been endowed by Mrs. Liesel Petzold in honour of her father-in-law, Dr. Bruno Petzold (1873-1949), who served as a professor at Tokyo Daiichi Koto Gakko, the present Tokyo University at Komaba. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies to a student majoring in Japanese or Asian Area Studies who has an interest in Buddhism. |
| 1249 | 2025W | Phyllida M Conchie Carver Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | To honour the memory of Phyllida M. Conchie Carver, a scholarship of $450 has been endowed by her husband, John A. Carver and her children, Peter and Elizabeth Carver. The award is made to a third or fourth year student in the Faculty of Arts demonstrating proficiency in the study of Greek and/or in a major or honours program in English. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1250 | 2025W | Jamieson-Rosenbluth Prize in Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | A $150 prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Economics to recognize an outstanding essay reporting on an empirical investigation in the field of Industrial Relations or in another branch of economics. The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Essays are nominated by instructors in the Department of Economics. Weight is placed on innovative collection and analysis of data, and clarity and style of exposition. |
| 1251 | 2025W | Jaswant S Berar and Sham Kour Berar Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $1,650 scholarship has been established by Ab, Sodi and Vic Berar in memory of their parents. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies to a student demonstrating proficiency in the study of Sikh scriptures, Sikh history, Punjabi language and Punjabi literature. |
| 1252 | 2025W | Joseph I Richardson Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $550 scholarship has been endowed in honour of Joseph I. Richardson. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies, to a student with a concentration on Hinduism. |
| 1253 | 2025W | Jake Zilber Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A $1,450 scholarship has been endowed by the Smith Family Foundation to honour Jacob Zilber on his retirement from the Department of Creative Writing in 1989 and has subsequently been enhanced by Jake and Alice Zilber. The scholarship acknowledges his central role in the development of scriptwriters and the art of scriptwriting at UBC and in British Columbia, and symbolizes the affection and respect of his students and friends. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department to a student who has shown exceptional promise as a writer for screen and television and has completed at least one year of study in a B.F.A. or M.F.A. program in Creative Writing. |
| 1254 | 2025W | Dr Jack Diamond Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A $750 scholarship has been endowed by Charles and Isabelle Diamond and Gordon and Leslie Diamond in honour of their father’s 80th birthday. Jack Diamond is a well-known businessman, philanthropist and sportsman. The award is made to a student in the liberal arts on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1256 | 2025W | Norman L Rothstein Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A $300 scholarship has been endowed by the Smith Family Foundation to honour Norman Rothstein, B.A.’39, a lifelong resident of Vancouver, a generous supporter of UBC and a friend to many charities and people of this city. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Creative Writing to a student who has shown ability in the writing of poetry. Financial circumstances are a consideration. |
| 1257 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club Ida Green Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $3,400 scholarship has been endowed by the Faculty Women’s Club in memory of Dr. Ida Mabelle Green, LL.D. Ida Green was a pioneer in the American Association of University Women and in the provision of graduate fellowships for women. With her husband Cecil H. Green, Dr. Green was a major benefactor of post-secondary education and the advancement of science. The scholarship is awarded on the joint recommendation of the School of Music, Creative Writing Program and the Departments of Fine Arts and Theatre and Film to a student entering the third or higher year of study in the creative or performing arts. |
| 1258 | 2025W | Mary Louise Stanwood Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $450 prize has been endowed in memory of Mary Louise Stanwood (1969-1989), only daughter of Professor Paul G. Stanwood, a long-time member of the Department of English, and his wife Dorothy. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of English to the student obtaining the highest standing in English 468 (Children’s Literature). |
| 1259 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Geography | V | A $1,500 prize has been endowed in memory of J. Iris Farley by her husband to commemorate her thirty year association with the Faculty Women’s Club. Mrs. Farley, who was a teacher, sustained a lifelong interest in education. The prize is given on the recommendation of the Department of Geography to an undergraduate demonstrating excellence in cartography. |
| 1260 | 2025W | C K Choi Prize in Buddhist Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $1,100 prize has been endowed by the Choi family for an outstanding graduate or undergraduate student with high standing in Buddhist studies. It is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies where appropriate. |
| 1261 | 2025W | Elizabeth M Crichton-Carver Memorial Scholarship | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A $150 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the late John A. Carver in memory of his mother, Elizabeth M. Crichton-Carver, for a student in the Faculty of Arts. Preference is given to students with a disability. Financial circumstances of the candidate may be considered. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 1263 | 2025W | Florence Muriel Smeltzer Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | A $4,250 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Florence Muriel Smeltzer by her family. It is given on the recommendation of the Department of Fine Arts in consultation with the Department of Visual and Performing Arts to a student with demonstrated ability in painting. |
| 1266 | 2025W | Stanley Coren Prize in Psychology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychology (Vancouver) | V | A $250 prize has been endowed by Stanley Coren. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Psychology to a graduate student presenting an outstanding Master’s thesis in psychology. |
| 1267 | 2025W | Carolyn Atwell Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | A $200 prize has been endowed by friends to honour the memory of Carolyn Atwell, a UBC student in Honours Political Science who died in 1990. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of Department of Political Science to a student submitting the best essay on some aspect of third world development in a political science course or a course designated by the International Relations Program Coordinating Committee as part of the major requirement for the B.A. in International Relations. |
| 1268 | 2025W | David E Highnam Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies | V | A $1,450 prize has been endowed in memory of David E. Highnam by his family, friends and colleagues. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies to a graduating student with the highest overall standing in third and fourth year courses in the French major or honours program (Literature option). |
| 1272 | 2025W | Native Brotherhood of BC Jubilee Scholarship | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $1,400 scholarship was established in 1990 by the Native Brotherhood of B.C. on the occasion of its 60th year. The award is made to an undergraduate First Nations student from a B.C. coastal community and is open to students studying in the arts or sciences. The scholarship is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 1273 | 2025W | Harcharan Kaur Mann Memorial Scholarship in Punjabi Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $550 scholarship has been endowed by Bikar Singh Mann to honour the memory of his late Harcharan (Swarno) Kaur Mann. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies to a student studying Sikh scripture and Punjabi. |
| 1274 | 2025W | Clarke MacLaughlin Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $1,700 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by Gary Dodge to an honours or majors student in English with a specific concentration in Shakespearian studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English. |
| 1275 | 2025W | Mary Quan Lee Memorial Scholarship in English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A scholarship of $16,150 has been endowed by family and friends of Mary Quan Lee, a 1945 UBC graduate, who achieved outstanding academic accomplishments throughout her student years with the University. The scholarship is awarded to the top-ranking third year student on the recommendation of the Department of English. |
| 1276 | 2025W | Eli and Milica Syeklocha Memorial Scholarship in Slavonic Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies | V | A $850 scholarship has been endowed by their daughter Delfa Syeklocha to honour Eli and Milica Syeklocha. The award is offered to a student in the Department of Russian and Slavic Languages and Literatures on the recommendation of the department. |
| 1277 | 2025W | Earle Birney Scholarship in Creative Writing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A $4,100 scholarship has been endowed by friends, colleagues and the Province of British Columbia to honour Earle Birney and to recognize his contribution to Canadian Literature. The award is offered to a student in the Department of Creative Writing and is made on the recommendation of the Department. In the case of graduate students, the award is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1278 | 2025W | Paul S Plant Memorial Scholarship in Canadian Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A $2,200 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends in memory of Paul S. Plant (BA ’49), Vancouver businessman, longtime student of and participant in Canadian politics, and lifelong friend of UBC. The award is offered to an undergraduate student majoring in Canadian Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1279 | 2025W | Ann Munton Memorial Scholarship in English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $300 scholarship has been endowed by family, colleagues and friends in memory of Dr. Ann Munton. The award is offered to a student specializing in English and is made on the recommendation of the department. |
| 1280 | 2025W | Fritz Lehmann Memorial Prize in History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | An $900 prize has been endowed by colleagues, friends and family in memory of Professor Fritz Lehmann, a dedicated and inspiring teacher of history at the University of British Columbia from 1967 until his untimely death in 1994. The prize is awarded to an undergraduate student for outstanding achievement in any third or fourth year course offered by the Department of History which deals primarily with the history of Asia, Africa or Latin America. The prize commemorates Professor Lehmann’s passionate dedication to making students aware of the history and culture of the non-western world. |
| 1281 | 2025W | Liu Lin Ping Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A scholarship of $1,950 has been endowed in memory of Mrs. Liu Lin Ping. The award is offered to an undergraduate student in the final year of study in international relations, anthropology or geography whose studies are concerned with advancing cross-cultural understanding and who has achieved distinction in written work related to cross-cultural studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts in consultation with the respective departments. |
| 1282 | 2025W | Belle Mulholland Memorial Prize in Religious Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | A $650 prize has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Belle Mulholland, sessional lecturer in Religious Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies to a student majoring in Religious Studies with an interest in religion and art. |
| 1284 | 2025W | Gilean Douglas Scholarship in English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Scholarships totalling $18,350 have been endowed through a bequest from Gilean Joan Coldham Douglas for students in English. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1285 | 2025W | Carol Coates Literary Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $1,000 prize has been endowed through the bequest of Carol Coates and supplemented by her daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Platt. The award is offered to a student in English literature on the recommendation of the Department of English, and in case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1287 | 2025W | John Alexander McDonald Scholarship in Humanities | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $56,100 have been endowed through a bequest from John Alexander McDonald, Associate Professor Emeritus of Spanish (1974). The awards are offered to fourth year undergraduate students taking a combined Major or Honours program in two Humanities fields. Preference may be given to students in Hispanic and Italian Studies, English, French, Classics, Philosophy, or Fine Arts. The awards are made on the recommendation of the respective departments in consultation with the Dean, Faculty of Arts. |
| 1288 | 2025W | Malwa Brotherhood and Friends Society of Canada Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $3,800 prize has been endowed by the Malwa Brotherhood and Friends Society of Canada for the study of Sikh history, religion or culture, or Punjabi language or literature. The award is offered to an undergraduate student and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies. |
| 1290 | 2025W | Avie Bennett Prize in Canadian Literature | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $1,000 prize has been endowed by The Bennett Family Foundation to commemorate the ninetieth anniversary of McClelland & Stewart, The Canadian Publishers. The award is offered for the best undergraduate essay on Canadian Literature submitted for a course in the Department of English and is made on the recommendation of that department. |
| 1291 | 2025W | William Robbins Memorial Prize in British Literature | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $300 prize has been endowed by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Dr. William Robbins, professor of the English Department (1944-1975) and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. The prize is awarded to a student in Nineteenth-Century British Literature and is made on the recommendation of the Department of English. |
| 1292 | 2025W | George Woodcock Memorial Prize in Canadian Literature | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A prize of $350 has been endowed in memory of George Woodcock, lecturer emeritus of the English Department. The award is offered to a student in the second year course in Canadian Literature (ENGL 222) on the recommendation of the Department of English. |
| 1293 | 2025W | Helen Belkin Memorial Scholarship in Fine Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | A scholarship of $2,400 has been endowed by the President’s Fund to honour the memory of Helen Mary Emily Belkin. The scholarship is offered to a fine arts student on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 1294 | 2025W | Keith Clifford Memorial Prize in Religious Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | A $300 prize has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of N. Keith Clifford, Professor of Church History in the Department of Religious Studies. The award is offered to a student taking courses in Christian church history and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Classical, Near Eastern, and Religious Studies. |
| 1295 | 2025W | Paul G Stanwood Prize in English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $250 prize is offered by Professor Paul G. Stanwood for the best doctoral thesis in English. The award is made on the recommendation of the Graduate Committee of the Department of English, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1296 | 2025W | Michael Ames Scholarship in Museum Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anthropology | V | A scholarship of $5,050 has been endowed by the volunteers of the Museum of Anthropology Shop and friends in honour of Dr. Michael Ames, Director of the Museum from 1974 to 1997. The award is offered to a student in Museum Studies on the recommendation of the Department of Anthropology, in consultation with the Museum of Anthropology. In the case of a graduate student, the award is also made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1297 | 2025W | John Francis Lidstone Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by John Francis Lidstone. The award is offered to students in Arts and Education and is made on the recommendation of the respective Faculty, beginning with Arts in 1998/1999. In the case of graduate students, the award is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1298 | 2025W | Malcolm Lowry Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | Scholarships totalling $4,200 have been endowed through the Priscilla Woolfan Testamentary Trust for promising writers. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre, Film and Creative Writing, and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1299 | 2025W | Ian T Okabe Prize in Climatology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A $500 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Ian T. Okabe for an undergraduate or graduate student studying Climatology in the Atmospheric Science Program. No student may receive this award more than once. The Atmospheric Science Program is jointly sponsored by the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences and the Department of Geography. The award is made on the recommendation of the Chair of the Atmospheric Science Program, and, in case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1300 | 2025W | Elizabeth Young Lacey Scholarship in Psychology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychology (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $32,800 have been endowed through a bequest by Elizabeth Young Lacey for students in experimental psychology. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychology and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1301 | 2025W | Conway Summer Travel Scholarship in German History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A $6,400 summer travel scholarship has been endowed by Professor John Conway to commemorate thirty-eight years of teaching in the History Department. The award is offered to Honours or Graduate students in History or International Relations. Applications should outline the candidate’s interest or research in the history of Germany, and include a proposed itinerary as well as plans for further study. Applications should be submitted to the Chair, Scholarship Committee, Department of History by February 6th. The award is made by nomination of the Committee. |
| 1304 | 2025W | Cherie Smith Prize in Creative Writing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A $550 prize has been endowed by Cherie Smith for a student in Creative Writing. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre, Film and Creative Writing and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1306 | 2025W | Matthew H Henderson Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,500 prize has been endowed in memory of Matthew Henderson by the Graduating Class of 1957 on the occasion of their 40th anniversary. The prize is awarded to the most outstanding male student in the graduating class of the Faculty of Commerce and is intended to supplement the Matthew H. Henderson Memorial Shield. |
| 1307 | 2025W | Bruce N Robinson Memorial Scholarship in Creative Writing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A $1,650 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Bruce N. Robinson by family and friends. The award is offered to a student in Creative Writing and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre, Film & Creative Writing and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1308 | 2025W | Sentinel Prize in Anthropology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anthropology | V | A prize totalling $600 has been endowed by members of the fan club of The Sentinel, a television production filmed on campus. The award is offered to a student specializing in Anthropology and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1309 | 2025W | Alice H Sorila Memorial Scholarship in History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A scholarship of $1,900 has been endowed by Eero Antero Sorila (B.A. History ’86) in memory of his mother. The award is offered to a student in History and is made on the recommendation of the Department of History, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1310 | 2025W | Hal Straight Gold Medal & Prize in Journalism | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Journalism, Writing, and Media | V | A gold medal and a $300 prize has been endowed by Beverley J. Straight and Robert H. Straight in honour of their father, Hal Straight, who was an editor, managing editor, and publisher for over fifty years. The award is offered to the most outstanding graduate student in Journalism and is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 1311 | 2025W | Hanna E Kassis Prize in Religious Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | A $550 prize has been endowed by friends and colleagues in honour of Professor Emeritus Hanna E. Kassis. The award is offered to a student in Religious Studies, with preference given to a student with a demonstrated interest in Islamic Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Classical, Near Eastern, and Religious Studies. |
| 1312 | 2025W | Kaspar Naegele Memorial Prize in Sociology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Sociology | V | A $2,900 prize has been endowed by Robert (B.A.’60) and Judith Doll (M.A.’94) and former students, friends, and colleagues in memory of Dr. Kaspar Naegele, a caring and inspirational teacher and renowned scholar who served as Professor of Sociology from 1954 to 1965 and the Dean of Arts (1964 – 1965). The award is offered to an undergraduate student in the honours or majors program in Sociology and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Sociology. |
| 1314 | 2025W | Andy and Julie Sun Scholarship in Asian Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,450 have been endowed by Andy and Julie Sun for students in Asian Studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1315 | 2025W | Ian and Frances Dowdeswell Scholarship in Classical Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $4,350 have been endowed by Ian and Frances Dowdeswell for students in Classical Studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies. |
| 1318 | 2025W | Community Prize in South Asian Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $450 prize has been endowed for a graduate student specializing in South Asian Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1319 | 2025W | History Students’ Association Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A $450 prize has been endowed by members of the History Students’ Association and faculty in the Department of History for a student specializing in History who has achieved high academic standing. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of History. |
| 1320 | 2025W | Margaret Lawrence Scholarship in Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $21,400 have been endowed through a bequest by Margaret Elizabeth Lawrence for students in the Faculty of Arts. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1321 | 2025W | Rosa Wai Wai Ho Scholarship in Asian Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $4,100 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends in memory of Rosa Wai Wai Ho for an undergraduate student in Asian Studies. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies. |
| 1322 | 2025W | Kurt and Anne Paulus Memorial Scholarship in Sociology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Sociology | V | Scholarships totalling $4,550 have been endowed in memory of her parents by Ingeborg Paulus for students specializing in Sociology. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Sociology and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1323 | 2025W | John Brockington Scholarship in Theatre | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,600 have been endowed by alumni, friends and colleagues in recognition of John Brockington’s many contributions to UBC’s Department of Theatre during more than thirty years of teaching and directing. The awards are made to students in the Master of Fine Arts program in Theatre on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film. |
| 1324 | 2025W | Timothy Martin Canfield Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,850 have been endowed by friends and family in memory of Timothy Martin Canfield, a student of Asian Studies who died at the age of 24 in 1988. The scholarships are given to undergraduates in the Department of Asian Studies who are specializing in Japanese language and/or culture. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies. |
| 1325 | 2025W | Barbara Anne Wiebe Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $1,200 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Barbara Anne Wiebe through a bequest by her husband, Henry Wiebe, for undergraduate or graduate students studying English language and literature. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1326 | 2025W | Craig W. Miller Prize in English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $800 prize is offered in memory of Dr. Craig W. Miller by his family for an English major or honours student enrolled in Studies in Romanticism. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English. |
| 1327 | 2025W | Marc Beach English Honours Essay Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $350 prize has been endowed by family and friends in memory of Professor Marc Beach, a former professor of English who participated notably in the English Honours Program and Arts One. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Department of English for the best essay written by a student in an English Honours seminar. |
| 1330 | 2025W | William Royce Butler and Jean Campbell Butler Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Scholarships totalling $47,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Jean Campbell Butler, to honour the memory of Dr. G.G. Sedgewick, for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of English language and literature, including Canadian and American language and literature. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of English and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1332 | 2025W | John C. and Anne J. Clark Scholarship in U.S. Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $16,150 have been endowed by John C. and Anne J. Clark for undergraduate students entering third or fourth year in the United States Studies Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1333 | 2025W | Peter Loeffler Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $3,050 prize has been endowed by family, friends, colleagues and students in memory of Peter Loeffler, who dedicated his life to theatre. The awards are offered to undergraduate students majoring in Theatre. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film. |
| 1335 | 2025W | Teresa Tenisci Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A $1,100 prize has been established by her husband and endowed by family and friends in memory of Teresa Tenisci (1952-1999) (B.Sc.1974), a long-serving member of the University’s management and professional staff. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre, Film and Creative Writing to a third or fourth year undergraduate student demonstrating exceptional achievement in the Creative Writing Program. |
| 1337 | 2025W | Dean of Arts Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $14,550 have been endowed by alumni and friends of the Faculty of Arts for undergraduate students in the Faculty. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1339 | 2025W | Roloff Beny Foundation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | The Roloff Beny Foundation has endowed a $10,000 scholarship (or two awards of equal value to a total of $10,000) for undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory whose work focuses on photo-based practices. Roloff Beny, a famous Canadian photographer, painter and designer, died in March 1984. For the outstanding photography and design of his beautiful books, he won numerous awards, including the Gold Medal of the Leipzig International Book Fair, the Charles Blanc Medallion of the French Academy, and the Order of Canada. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1341 | 2025W | Economics Undergraduate Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | Scholarships totalling $4,250 have been endowed by alumni and friends of the Department of Economics for undergraduate students in the Department. The Awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Economics. |
| 1342 | 2025W | Department of Political Science Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | Scholarships totalling $1,350 have been endowed by alumni and friends of the Department of Political Science for graduate or undergraduate students in the Department. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Political Science. |
| 1343 | 2025W | C.A. Stuart DeVitt Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $46,600 have been endowed by C. Jane DeVitt in memory of her husband, C.A. Stuart DeVitt (B.A. 1937) for students specializing in Italian or Italian Studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1345 | 2025W | Michelle Lynn Rosa Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice | V | Prizes totalling $1,050 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and family in memory of Michelle Lynn Rosa (1980-2004), a graduate of UBC in Honours English, who was pursuing an MA in English at McGill at the time of her death and was remarkable for her independence, scholarship and generosity. The awards are offered to graduate students studying in the area of women’s studies and gender relations. They are made on the recommendation of the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| 1346 | 2025W | Laurie and Eileen Altwasser Prize in Canadian History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A $620 prize is offered by Brian Altwasser in honour of his parents, Laurie and Eileen Altwasser, in recognition of their mutual interest in Canadian history and politics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of History to an undergraduate student studying Canadian History. |
| 1347 | 2025W | Pat and Betty Love Scholarship in Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $4,350 have been endowed by Mr. Pat Love (B.A.Sc.1938) and Mrs. Betty Love (B.A.1938) for students in the Faculty of Arts. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1348 | 2025W | William and Nona Heaslip Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships of $15,000 each are offered by The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation to undergraduate students entering their second year of study in the Faculty of Arts. The donors’ contribution is matched in part by the Faculty of Arts. In selecting recipients, consideration is given to strong academic performance (minimum 75% average), financial need, and community involvement. The award is renewable for an additional two years or until a first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The awards are made on the recommendation of a selection committee within the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1349 | 2025W | Peter Schaub CHSPR Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Geography | V | A $1,500 award has been endowed in memory of Peter Schaub by the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, with supplemental contributions from friends and colleagues. The award is given to an undergraduate student with good academic standing in the Department of Geography who has demonstrated advanced skills in cartography and geographic information systems as well as a talent for the creative visualization of spatial data. Preference is given to candidates who have shown a commitment to using geographic data to improve the human condition in fields such as health, social conditions, early childhood education or related areas. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 1350 | 2025W | Martin and Mary Bernice Klemanski Scholarship in European Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $7,750 have been endowed by Martin and Mary Klemanski for students in European Studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1351 | 2025W | H. Norman Lidster Prize in Documentary Filmmaking | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $800 prize has been endowed through a bequest by Freda Bruce Springate in memory of her father, who was a documentary filmmaker, for an outstanding documentary film student in the Film Production program within the Department of Theatre and Film. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 1352 | 2025W | Freda Springate Graduating Prize for Excellence in Film | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $800 prize has been endowed through a bequest by Freda Bruce Springate for an outstanding graduating student in the Film Production Program within the Department of Theatre and Film. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 1353 | 2025W | Martha C. Piper Arts Award in Global Citizenship | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | To honour the work of Martha C. Piper as President of The University of British Columbia and to recognize her long-standing concern for the improvement of the global community, a $1,400 award has been endowed for a student in the Faculty of Arts who has an outstanding academic record (with first class standing) and has demonstrated commitment to and an active participation in global issues. The winner of this award will be selected from eligible Arts applicants for the Wesbrook Scholarship. |
| 1355 | 2025W | George McWhirter Prize in Poetry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | A $2,850 prize has been endowed by colleagues, friends and students in honour of George McWhirter’s retirement and in recognition of his thirty-five years of teaching at UBC. A recipient of the Sam Black Award for Education and Development in the Visual and Creative Arts, George has assisted hundreds of young writers in their careers. The award is made on the recommendation of the Creative Writing Program to an undergraduate student specializing in poetry. |
| 1356 | 2025W | Ann Liisa McCutcheon Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Awards totalling $1,600 award have been made available through an endowment established by friends and family in memory of Ann Liisa McCutcheon to recognize students in the Faculty of Arts who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the Faculty and UBC. Ann Liisa McCutcheon spent much of her time while at university and as an alumna serving her alma mater. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1357 | 2025W | Joy Coghill Award in Theatre | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $1,850 award has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues to honour Canadian theatre pioneer and UBC alumna, Joy Coghill (B.A.1947, Hon. LL.D. 1995). Joy was an Artistic Director of the Vancouver Playhouse and founder of Holiday Theatre. Her passion and dedication to the theatre art form has inspired generations of theatre artists and theatre-goers. The award is given to a promising student entering the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program in Acting on the recommendation of the Theatre Program in the Department of Theatre and Film |
| 1359 | 2025W | Norman Young Scholarship in Theatre | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $1,850 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends, colleagues and alumni to honour Norman Young’s many years of service to Theatre at UBC and to the performing arts in Vancouver. The award is made to an undergraduate or graduate student in theatre design or production on the recommendation of the Theatre Program in the Department of Theatre and Film and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1360 | 2025W | W.J. Stankiewicz Memorial Graduate Prize in Political Theory | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | A $2,150 prize has been endowed by Professor Marketa Goetz-Stankiewicz in memory of her husband, the political philosopher Dr. W.J. Stankiewicz, to recognize outstanding work in the area of political theory by a graduate student in the Department of Political Science. Although it is preferred that only one prize be awarded annually, the award may be split between two recipients at the discretion of the Department Head in years when two candidates of equal achievement are nominated. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 1361 | 2025W | Margaret A. Ormsby Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | Scholarships totalling $4,650 have been endowed through a bequest by Gordon R. Elliott in memory of Dr. Margaret Anchoretta Ormsby, C.M., O.B.C. (1909-1996) for students in the Department of History. A distinguished B.C. historian, Dr. Ormsby began her teaching career at UBC in 1943 and served as Head of the Department of History from 1965 to 1974. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 1362 | 2025W | Gilbert N. Tucker Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | Scholarships totalling $7,550 have been endowed through a bequest by Gordon R. Elliott in memory of Gilbert N. Tucker (1898-1955), who served this University as scholar, historian and teacher. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of History to students majoring or honouring in History. |
| 1364 | 2025W | Richard Splane Doctoral Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $25,000 scholarship has been endowed to recognize and honour Dr. Richard Splane’s work as a distinguished Social Policy and Social Work academic and Professor Emeritus at UBC. Dr. Splane’s initial contribution to the endowment principal has been matched by the Faculty of Arts. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, to a doctoral student doing research in the area of social policy. |
| 1365 | 2025W | Peter Crocker Award in Psychology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychology (Vancouver) | V | A $3,100 service award is offered by Dr. Peter Crocker to a third or fourth year student majoring in psychology and pursuing research related to behavioural factors in health. The award is based on a combination of academic achievement, research, and community/university involvement. Applications must include a resume outlining the candidate’s research interests, university/community involvement, and an explanation how the award will help the student pursue their research or academic interests. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychology. |
| 1366 | 2025W | Faculty of Arts Entrance Award for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Two awards of $5,000 each have been made available through an endowment established by the Faculty of Arts for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada entering a program of studies in the Faculty of Arts and enrolled in at least 24 credits of course work over the Winter Session. The awards may be renewed for one year only, subject to satisfactory completion of the first-year and enrolment in a second-year of study in the Faculty of Arts with at least 24 credits of course work. The awards are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 1367 | 2025W | W. Erwin Diewert Prize in Applied Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | A $400 prize has been endowed in honour of W. Erwin Diewert, an internationally renowned Canadian economist specializing in problems of Economic Measurement, a Distinguished Professor, a recipient of the Killam Prize, the Purvis Prize and the Shiskin Memorial Award, and an advisor to statistical agencies of the U.N., World Bank, European Central Bank, Canada, U.S., U.K. and many other countries. The prize is offered to an undergraduate student who has written an outstanding paper in Applied Economics and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Economics. |
| 1368 | 2025W | Robert Mills Clark Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | A $1,200 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by Robert Mills Clark for an undergraduate student entering the fourth year of a major or honours program in Economics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Economics. |
| 1369 | 2025W | Stafford D. Plant Scholarship in Fine Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | A $4,000 scholarship is offered by Thelma and Stafford Plant to an undergraduate student entering the second year of study in the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 1370 | 2025W | Russ Patrick Arts Undergraduate Student Research Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Awards totalling $3,650 have been made available through an endowment established by Russ Patrick, along with matching funds from the Faculty of Arts, to recognize outstanding achievement in research writing by undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1371 | 2025W | Stephen Straker Arts One Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Two prizes of $2,500 each are offered by an anonymous couple in honour of their long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Stephen Straker (1942-2004). Stephen was a passionate teacher of the history of science, supporter of the Arts One Program, and founder of the Science and Society Group at UBC, where he inspired generations of students for over thirty years to question what they knew and how they knew it. The prizes are awarded to students graduating from the Arts One Program with high academic standing and with promise and distinction. They are made on the recommendation of the Arts One Program, with one prize normally being awarded in each of the Program’s two study groups. |
| 1372 | 2025W | Bhagwan Kaur wife of Gokal Singh of Halwara Award in Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Awards totalling $3,500 have been endowed by Ranjit Singh Hall in honour of his mother, Bhagwan Kaur, loving wife of Gokal Singh of Halwara Punjab India for students in the Faculty of Arts who have made a significant contribution to the community or student body. Recommendation is made by the Faculty. |
| 1373 | 2025W | Student Scholarships in Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $103,200 have been endowed by an estate gift to provide scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Arts. Recommendations are made by the Faculty and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1374 | 2025W | Bill Millerd Award in Theatre | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | Awards totalling $11,750 have been endowed by William E. Millerd, C.M. (BA ’65, LLD Hon ’09), with matching funds from the Faculty of Arts and support from the community, for students to complete the Theatre Internship Program at UBC’s Department of Theatre and Film. The Program offers professional work-study opportunities in the form of internship placements with local theatre companies. As Artistic Managing Director of Vancouver’s Arts Club Theatre Company since 1972, Bill Millerd has helped launch the careers of generations of Canadian theatrical talent, including award-winning UBC alumni Brent Carver, Nicola Cavendish, Morris Panych, Ken MacDonald, Bruce Greenwood and Anosh Irani. Recommendation is made by the Department of Theatre and Film. |
| 1375 | 2025W | Milton and Bess Narod Scholarship in English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Scholarships totalling $1,300 are offered by the estate of Milton and Bess Narod for students who demonstrate excellence in the study of English within the Faculty of Arts. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1376 | 2025W | KHYENTSE Foundation Award for Excellence in Buddhist Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | Awards totalling $1,900 are offered by the Khyentse Foundation to recognize undergraduate or graduate student achievement in Buddhist Studies, especially expertise in the classical languages of Buddhist traditions. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1377 | 2025W | Jocelyn Noel Scholarship in Viola | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been endowed by Jocelyn Noel (BEd ’70, DipArtHis ’02) for undergraduate or graduate students studying viola in the School of Music. Jocelyn Noel (nee Dyke) has dedicated her life to music, playing violin and viola as a soloist and chamber musician, and as a member of the West Coast Symphony for more than 20 years. She helped found, along with Greg Millar, the first orchestra at UBC in 1944. It is her wish that this scholarship inspires a passion for music in future generations. The award is made on recommendation of the School, and in the case of a graduate student, with consultation from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1379 | 2025W | Kensaku Asano Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $3,600 award has been endowed in memory of Kensaku Asano by his family, friends, and colleagues. Kensaku studied Theatre and English Literature at UBC and worked as a theatre and television actor in the years after he graduated from university. He died of cancer at the age of 25. The award is given to a theatre major or minor in third or fourth year, in any stream, who exhibits traits for which Kensaku was known: an unshakably positive attitude toward theatrical work, a gift for encouraging other students, and a healthy sense of humour at all times. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film with nominations by the department’s student body. |
| 1382 | 2025W | Professor Mo Steinberg Memorial Award in English Literature | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $4,450 award is offered by friends and family in memory of Dr. Moses Mo Wolfe Steinberg, a UBC professor of English literature (MA Queens, PhD Toronto) for 52 years, commencing in 1946. He instilled a love of literature in thousands of students and was twice honoured as UBC Master Teacher. He was one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Arts One program and served on numerous university committees as well as on the Senate, Board of Governors, and as an executive member of the Faculty Association. Outside the University he was active in numerous cultural and educational endeavours. The award is to be given to the student who best exemplifies an amalgam of academic excellence in English literature and the attributes of good citizenship. The recommendation is made by the Department, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1384 | 2025W | Endeavour Silver Corporation Undergraduate Scholarship in Earth Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Two or more scholarships totalling $16,050 have been endowed by Endeavour Silver Corporation, for undergraduate students in Geological Sciences. The awards are based on academic excellence. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences. |
| 1385 | 2025W | Mary Ellen Henley Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A prize of $7,850 has been endowed through a bequest by Mary Ellen Henley. The prize is awarded to the graduate student who achieves the highest academic standing in one of the following seminars: ENGL 514, Studies in the Renaissance; ENGL 515, Shakespeare; ENGL 519, Studies in the Sixteenth Century; and ENGL 520, Studies in the Seventeenth Century. In the event of a tie for academic standing, the discretion of the Graduate Committee of the English Department will be used to settle the matter. The granting of the prize will not be possible until the completion of the academic year to ascertain which student has achieved highest standing in the seminars offered in the particular academic year. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English in consultation with Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1386 | 2025W | Nancy Phipps Memorial Award in Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Awards totalling $3,000 have been established in memory of Nancy Phipps by David Phipps (BA 78) and Gary McMullen (BA 96) for undergraduate or graduate students in the Opera Ensemble at the School of Music. Nancy Phipps was a strong supporter of her community and the arts, and took great pleasure in attending performances by the UBC Opera Ensemble. The award is made on recommendation of the School of Music, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1388 | 2025W | Canadian Asia Pacific School Society Leadership Award in Asian Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | A $2,000 academic leadership award has been endowed for a student majoring in either Asian Area Studies or Asian Language and Culture. The winning candidate will best exemplify combination of academic excellence and leadership with active involvement in the undergraduate community life of the Department of Asian Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies. |
| 1389 | 2025W | Patsy and David Heffel Award in Art History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | A $3,600 award has been endowed by the Heffel family for an undergraduate student pursuing an Art History major in the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory. Preference is given to a student demonstrating financial need. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory. |
| 1390 | 2025W | Brian McIlroy Scholarship in Film Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 has been funded by Dr. Brian McIlroy and alumni, friends, and colleagues to either an undergraduate major or honours student entering 4th year of the BA in Film Studies or a graduate student. The award will be given on the recommendation of the faculty of the Film Studies Program in the Department of Theatre and Film and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1391 | 2025W | Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Awards totalling $1,300 have been made available annually to an outstanding co-op students in the Arts Co-operative Education Program in recognition of outstanding achievement in all aspects of their performance, including academic standing, workplace performance, and professional/community involvement. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Arts Co-op Program |
| 1392 | 2025W | Faculty of Arts International Student Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Scholarships of amounts of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international students in the Faculty of Arts. Students selected for these scholarships must have completed at least 30 credits towards their undergraduate degree or have a minimum of second-year standing in their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement, engagement in the Faculty, and the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1393 | 2025W | Orville Lloyd Wilmot Memorial Scholarship in History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | Scholarships totalling $11,750 have been endowed by the Estate of Orville Lloyd Wilmot. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of History and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1394 | 2025W | Follow Your Dreams Scholarship in Theatre | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been made available annually by Bonnie Mah (B.Com. 19′-87) for an outstanding student in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting or Design and Production, or the Master of Fine Arts in Directing or Design and Production. Financial need will be taken into consideration.Bonnie is a UBC alumna and theatre enthusiast and created this scholarship to inspire theatre students to pursue their dreams. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1396 | 2025W | Sanderson Family Service Award in Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Awards totalling $3,950 have been made available through an endowment established by UBC alumnus Aaron Sanderson (B.A. 2009, M.A., F.A.H.P.) for students in the Faculty of Arts of the UBC Vancouver Campus who demonstrates academic achievement, leadership and service to create a better community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 1397 | 2025W | Professor Richard Lipsey Award in International Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | One award of $5,000 or two awards of $2,500 are offered by the Y.P. Heung Foundation in honour of Professor Richard Lipsey for outstanding undergraduates in the Bachelor of International Economics program who demonstrate volunteerism and community service. Professor Lipsey graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1951 and returned as a Visiting Professor from 1969-70. Professor Lipsey is a recipient of the Order of Canada and his expertise in trade theory has had tremendous international impact. During his tenure as Visiting Professor, Richard Lipsey taught alumnus Raymond Heung, trustee of the Foundation. The award is established to honour Professor Lipsey not only for his excellence in research but also as a tremendous teacher who respectfully challenged his students. Financial need may be taken into consideration. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics. |
| 1398 | 2025W | Professor Robert Mundell Award in International Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | One award of $5,000 or two awards of $2,500 are offered by the Y.P. Heung Foundation in honour of Professor Robert Mundell for outstanding undergraduates in the Bachelor of International Economics program who demonstrate volunteerism and community service. Professor Mundell graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1953. In 1999 Professor Mundell received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for his ground breaking research in the areas of monetary dynamics and optimum currency areas. He is also known for laying the groundwork that helped develop the movement of supply side economics. The award is established by alumnus, Raymond Heung, trustee of the Foundation to inspire students in their study of international economics. Financial need may be taken into consideration. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics. |
| 1399 | 2025W | North Shore Studios Scholarship in Film Production | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $1,500 scholarship is offered by North Shore Studios to an outstanding student enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production or Master of Fine Arts in Film Production program. North Shore Studios is one of British Columbia’s premier film studios built by prolific writer/producer Stephen J Cannell in 1989. NSS has been the home of major feature films and television series and facilitates over 1,000 film industry jobs. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1400 | 2025W | James Arthur and Helen Mary Shelford Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Scholarships totalling $8,100 have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends, colleagues and the Dairy Education and Research Centre, in memory of Dr. James (Jim) A. Shelford (1944-2002) and Helen Mary Shelford (1945-2022) for outstanding undergraduate or graduate students studying topics related to dairy production. The scholarship was established in recognition of Jim’s (B.Sc. (Agr.) 1966, M.Sc. 1969, Ph.D. 1974) invaluable work with, and Helen’s (B.Ed. (Elem.) 1969) support of, students at The University of British Columbia. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1401 | 2025W | Laura (Pat) Band and Richard W. Band Award | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $1,350 award has been endowed through a bequest by Richard W. Band for a woman student from Squamish, Fort Langley or Cheam First Nations who has completed at least 30 credits of previous course work with at least a 75% average. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of past service and volunteerism on campus or in the community. The award is made by application to Enrolment Services. |
| 1402 | 2025W | Harold Scanlon Foley Memorial Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Five scholarships of $3,500 each are offered through the Vancouver Foundation in memory of Harold S. Foley Jr., who received an honorary Doctor of Laws from The University of British Columbia in 1957. |
| 1404 | 2025W | HSBC Emerging Leader Scholarship | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Nine (9) scholarships valued at $5,000 each have been endowed by HSBC Bank Canada and The University of British Columbia for continuing students in any discipline. The criteria for selection of these scholarships include leadership, community service, participation in local and/or global communities, and high academic achievement. |
| 1406 | 2025W | Kievell Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a fund established at the Vancouver Foundation by Myrtle Lorena Kievell (1903-1989) in memory of her parents, James Wesley Kievell (1860-1938) and Margaret Gardiner Kievell (1871-1965), and brother, William Elder Kievell (1897-1965), for an outstanding third oe fourth year female student in the Faculty of Medicine. It is hoped that award recipients of the scholarship will spend time in an area where medical help is needed – in Canada or elsewhere. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 1408 | 2025W | Robert and Kazuko Barker Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Awards totalling $28,600 have been endowed by former students and colleagues to honour Dr. Robert Barker and his wife, Kazuko. Dr. Barker is a UBC alumnus (B.A.1952, M.A. 1953) and a well-respected Professor and Provost Emeritus at Cornell University. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculties of Arts ($14,300) and Science ($14,300) to assist students with expenses including but not limited to unexpected educational or personal expenses incurred by the student, travel costs and registration fees for attending conferences, supplies and equipment relevant to their programs, research costs, etc. Income from the fund is split equally between the two faculties. |
| 1408 | 2025W | Robert and Kazuko Barker Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $28,600 have been endowed by former students and colleagues to honour Dr. Robert Barker and his wife, Kazuko. Dr. Barker is a UBC alumnus (B.A.1952, M.A. 1953) and a well-respected Professor and Provost Emeritus at Cornell University. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculties of Arts ($14,300) and Science ($14,300) to assist students with expenses including but not limited to unexpected educational or personal expenses incurred by the student, travel costs and registration fees for attending conferences, supplies and equipment relevant to their programs, research costs, etc. Income from the fund is split equally between the two faculties. |
| 1409 | 2025W | Arthur and Norman Camerman Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $5,700 scholarship has been endowed by Dr. Norman Camerman (B.Sc. 1961, Ph.D. 1964) and his twin brother, Arthur (also B.Sc. 1961, Ph.D. 1964), to honour their association with UBC. Both brothers graduated from King Edward High School in Vancouver and completed their undergraduate degrees at UBC on full scholarships. Arthur Camerman (1939-2001) led his graduating class in Chemistry and had a distinguished career in medical research as a Professor at the University of Washington and as co-founder of Ardono Research. The award is made to students entering the University directly from secondary school, primarily on the basis of their scholarly achievement. Candidates must be nominated by their secondary schools. |
| 1410 | 2025W | Alan Kraus Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $5,300 have been made available through an endowment established by colleagues, students and friends of Dr. Alan Kraus in honour of his lifetime achievements both at UBC and beyond. The scholarships are awarded to doctoral students in Finance in the Sauder School of Business. Dr. Kraus was Professor Emeritus of Finance at UBC, and was an internationally renowned scholar. He received a BA and PhD from Cornell, an MBA from Stanford, and was also a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Oslo. Alan taught the Theory of Finance, the foundational course for Finance Ph.D. students at UBC for virtually his entire time at the university. His impact on the Doctoral program at UBC Finance was perhaps his greatest teaching legacy. Alan won several teaching awards, but his impact on doctoral students and the doctoral program at UBC has been much beyond the formal recognition. Alan’s intellectual curiosity and thoroughness were a cornerstone of the research environment in the Sauder School of Business and remain an inspiration for his colleagues. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1411 | 2025W | KPMG David McShane Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $3,200 award is offered by KPMG in memory of David McShane, office managing partner for the greater Vancouver practice, to an undergraduate student completing their second year in the Sauder School of Business. In adjudicating the award, academic achievement, community involvement, and the ability to serve, work and lead others are considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1412 | 2025W | KPMG Larry James Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $3,200 award is offered by KPMG in memory of Larry James a leader in the area of the Canadian Tax practice for KPMG from 1995 through 2003 and a UBC graduate. The award is made to an undergraduate student completing their third year at the Sauder School of Business. In adjudicating the award, academic achievement, community involvement, and the ability to serve, work and lead others are considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1413 | 2025W | Margaret Stevenson Loch Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $13,850 have been endowed through a bequest from Margaret Stevenson Loch (B.A.1930, M.A.1933), whose academic interests focused on Latin and Classics. The scholarships are awarded within the selection process for the Chancellor’s Entrance Scholarship. |
| 1414 | 2025W | Trek Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students | Trek Excellence Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships of $1500 each are offered to the top 5% of undergraduate domestic students at UBC Vancouver. |
| 1415 | 2025W | Trek Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students | Trek Excellence Scholarships (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Scholarships of $4000 each are offered to the top 5% of undergraduate international students at UBC Vancouver. |
| 1419 | 2025W | Thelma Sharp Cook Scholarship | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $5,350 scholarship has been made available through an endowment for a student entering the penultimate or final year of a baccalaureate program, the first year of Graduate Studies, or enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry or the Peter A. Allard School of Law, Nominees are expected to have good academic standing, have demonstrated achievement in athletics, and have shown leadership through participation in student, community and service activities. Preference is given to First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada or to those planning a career involving work with children or youth. The awards are made on the recommendation of a selection committee that adjudicates the Premier Undergraduate Scholarships and Wesbrook Scholars award program. |
| 1423 | 2025W | Rosemary Stewart and Ioan James Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Scholarships totalling $39,550 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Rosemary Stewart (1924-2015) and Professor Ioan James, for undergraduate students enrolled in any degree program. Preference will be given to students who are citizens of the United Kingdom. Dr. Stewart (B.A. 1945, M.Sc., Ph.D.) was born in London and grew up in Sussex before being evacuated to Canada during World War II. After arriving in Vancouver, she began attending UBC at age 17, and returned to England after graduation. Dr. Stewart was one of the first fellows of the Oxford Centre for Management Studies at Green Templeton College, University of Oxford. Her primary research interests were the managerial work, behaviour and management in the National Health Service. Professor James (D.Phil., FRS) is a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, University of Oxford. He has authored and edited many books and papers on a variety of topics, including fibre spaces and homotopic theory. Since his retirement, Professor James has written several books on famous mathematicians and physicists. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of International Student Initative. |
| 1424 | 2025W | Nestor Korchinsky Student Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Centre for Student Development and Leadership | V | A service award of $1,300 has been endowed by Dr. Nestor N. Korchinsky to recognize a student who has demonstrated a commitment to leadership and positive change within the community, both on and/or off the University campus. This award is presented in recognition of the incredible influence an inviting and enriching learning environment can have on the lives of all members of our communities, while at the same time providing the opportunity for each person to take the lead in helping determine the kind of communities in which we want to live. The award is made on the recommendation of the Student Leadership and Involvement Unit in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 1425 | 2025W | John H.V. Gilbert Interprofessional Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Office of UBC Health | V | A $1,550 scholarship has been endowed by friends and colleagues in honour of Dr. John H.V. Gilbert for an outstanding student who, having completed the penultimate year of any health or human services degree program, combines academic excellence and demonstrated student leadership in interprofessional education for collaborative patient centered practice. Activities related to interprofessional education in all undergraduate years are considered. Candidates must apply to the College of Health Disciplines and are required to include two signed letters of recommendation, which may be mailed separately or e-mailed from their originator. Original transcripts must also be submitted. The award is made on the recommendation of a committee chaired by an individual appointed by the College of Health Disciplines. |
| 1426 | 2025W | Trek Excellence Scholarship (International Students) | Trek Excellence Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships of $1000 each are offered to the top 5.01-10% of undergraduate international students at UBC Vancouver. |
| 1427 | 2025W | Sue Demaine Recreation Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $1,900 which may range from a minimum value of $1,000 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the REC (Recreation) student staff team registered in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the REC Awards Committee to outstanding students who have made a lasting contribution to the marketing and services sector of REC operations through demonstrated creativity, energy and leadership. |
| 1428 | 2025W | Nestor Korchinsky Recreation Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards, which may range from a minimum value of $1,500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the REC (Recreation) student staff team registered in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the REC Awards Committee to outstanding students who have demonstrated commitment to excellence within the entire REC Program through exceptional leadership skills and ability to inspire others. |
| 1429 | 2025W | Fairchild Group Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Journalism, Writing, and Media | V | A $10,800 scholarship has been endowed by the Fairchild Group to alternate annually between the Film Program and the School of Journalism. Preference is given to Canadian and international students with good academic standing, who are focusing on cultural diversity and entrepreneurial leadership. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film in even-numbered years and on the recommendation of the School of Journalism in odd-numbered years. In the case of graduate students, the award is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1431 | 2025W | INTERNATIONAL Graduate Studies Preparation Program Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | UBC Extended Learning | V | A $1,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from Mr. Ming Cai students who have completed the International Graduate Studies Preparation Program (IGSPP) offered by UBC Extended Learning, and have been accepted into a graduate program within one year of graduation from IGSPP. The scholarship is given to the IGSPP graduate with the highest IGSPP GPA. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of Extended Learning, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1432 | 2025W | Harold F. and Anne Bedner Uphill Scholarship in Health Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | Scholarships totalling $61,250 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from through a bequest by Anne Margaret Uphill for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis women of Canada, in any year of study, who are pursuing a degree in any area of Health Sciences including Medicine. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health in consultation with Enrolment Services and in the case of graduate student nomination, the award is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1434 | 2025W | Film Production Program 40th Anniversary Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $2,100 scholarship has been endowed by the Film Production Alumni Association (FPAA) in partnership with the Faculty of Arts Office of the Dean in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Film Production Program in the Department of Theatre and Film. The award is made to a student in film pursuing a B.F.A. degree or a Diploma in Film Production and is made on the recommendation of the UBC Film Production Program. |
| 1436 | 2025W | Crowe MacKay LLP Scholarship in Accounting | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | One $1,500 scholarship is offered annually by Crowe MacKay LLP to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Accounting option of the Bachelor of Commerce program at the UBC Sauder School of Business. This award was established to honour the legacy created by the founding partner, Iain MacKay and the other leading partners of Crowe MacKay LLP. This award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business to a student in good academic standing who has expressed an intention to enter the Chartered Professional Accountant program immediately following graduation. |
| 1437 | 2025W | Edward JC HOSSIE Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Centre for Student Development and Leadership | V | Awards totalling $33,500 have been endowed by the Estate of Edward J Hossie to support undergraduate or graduate students who have demonstrated leadership through volunteerism, community service and/or campus activities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centre for Student Development and Leadership. |
| 1438 | 2025W | Dennet Kuan Memorial Award | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Janet, Jennifer and Ryan Kuan in memory of Dennet Kuan (MBA, BSc) for undergraduate or graduate students with a physical disability in any year and faculty. The award was established as a reflection of Dennet’s dedication to assisting people with a physical disability and to helping those who wish to continue their education. Dennet was a UBC alumnus who, in 2000, set up a UBC scholarship in memory of his father, Mann Kuan. When Dennet’s son was born in 1992 with complex challenges, Dennet’s we can attitude shaped and supported Ryan in facing their world. After a successful career in Forestry, Dennet made a career change. In his new career, he used his direct knowledge of the obstacles faced by individuals with a physical disability to help them and their families access a variety of equipment and assistive technology needs. Dennet passed away in 2009 at the age of 53. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 1441 | 2025W | Carl Bradford Robertson Scholarship | Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $64,000 (or four scholarships of $16,000 each) have been endowed through a bequest from Edna Mary Robertson as a memorial to her late son. The scholarships are open to students entering the penultimate or final year of a baccalaureate program, the first year of a graduate program, or in any year of an MD, DMD, or JD program. The winners are selected by a special committee from among those candidates nominated by faculties and designated student organizations for the Sherwood Lett Memorial Scholarship. Candidates are expected to have good academic standing, and have demonstrated achievement in sports and participation in student and community activities. |
| 1442 | 2025W | Knight Family Centenary Scholarship for Indigenous Students | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $1,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Ursula H. Abbott (nee Knight) for British Columbian First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada who are in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 1443 | 2025W | UBC International Community Achievement Award (Vancouver campus) | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Awards of up to $10,000 each are available to continuing international undergraduate students at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus, who have demonstrated leadership in one or more of the following areas: community service, international engagement, intercultural understanding, promotion of diversity, intellectual pursuits, and artistic or athletic endeavours. Awards are made on the recommendation of a selection committee comprised of international student advisors from the Faculties, in consultation with International Student Development and the International Student Initiative. |
| 1447 | 2025W | Bruce Todd Thunderbird Memorial Hockey Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Two awards, each with a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association guidelines, have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Dr. Bruce Todd. The awards are offered to outstanding members of the men or women UBC Thunderbirds Varsity Ice Hockey Teams who have distinguished themselves both academically and athletically at UBC, with preference given to one male and one female student athlete in Science, Engineering, Medicine, or Education. Bruce had a long and distinguished association with UBC, starting in 1989 as a postdoctoral fellow in Chemistry Department and continuing as a lecturer and instructor during the 1990s. In 2000, he became the Manager and Director of the Instrumentation Prototyping and Development Facility at the UBC Laboratory for Molecular Biophysics. Over the next decade Bruce was involved in several major research initiatives at the Facility, in collaboration with research groups from Chemistry, Biochemistry, Applied Science and Medicine. His enthusiasm and passion for learning was evident in his academic and research work, as well as his outstanding contributions as a coach for the Vancouver Thunderbirds Minor Hockey. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Varsity Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 1452 | 2025W | Reginald L. Clarkson Memorial Award in Athletics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | In recognition of his impact on UBC Athletics and the community, the Estate of Mrs. Peggy Clarkson has endowed a permanent fund to provide one or more awards with a minimum value of $500 each in memory of Reginald Clarkson. While at UBC, Reginald starred on UBC’s great 1945-46 Hall of Fame basketball team, led the Thunderbird football team to the 1945 Hardy Cup and after his career at UBC, moved on to play professional basketball, baseball and football. Peggy and Reginald Clarkson were married for over 59 years. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Athletics and Recreation for outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and have financial need that is not being met by other means. Preference will be given to: student athletes who have participated in more than one sport in high school, leading to their chosen sport in university, or who are currently participating in more than one varsity sport; student athletes who have overcome a financial, academic, physical or other barrier; and student athletes who are actively involved in their community to improve the lives of others. |
| 1454 | 2025W | Peter Mullins Thunderbird Men’s Basketball Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more scholarships which may range from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations are to be offered to outstanding member(s) of the Thunderbird Men’s Basketball Team in any year of study. The recipient(s) of this scholarship in the name of Dr. Peter Mullins, longtime U.B.C. basketball coach, should demonstrate a commitment to basketball excellence, leadership and volunteering, along with good academic standing. Financial need will also be a consideration in the selection. The selection of the recipient(s) should be determined upon the recommendation of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. |
| 1455 | 2025W | Somerset Foundation Award in Men’s Rugby | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, ranging from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association guidelines are offered by Somerset Foundation to Thunderbird varsity rugby team members, in any year of study, upon their application to the head coach. Financial need will be taken into consideration. Award values are determined on the recommendation of the head coach to the Athletics Awards Committee, subject to funding availability to a maximum annual total of $5,000 per calendar year and subject to the student maintaining good academic standing. |
| 1461 | 2025W | Trek Excellence Schlp for Cont’ Indigenous Students of Canada | Trek Excellence Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships of $1500 each are offered to the top 10% of undergraduate First Nations, Inuit, or Metis students of Canada at UBC Vancouver. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in at least 24 credits of course work over the preceding Winter Session. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 1464 | 2025W | Chiu Lin and Grace Ho Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Scholarships totalling $131,500 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Chiu Lin Ho for outstanding international undergraduate students entering their first year of study in any Faculty. Preference will be given to international students from China, Taiwan or Hong Kong. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of International Student Initiative. |
| 1465 | 2025W | Iranian Student Memorial Award | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $4,950 have been made available through an endowment established by the Iranian-Canadian community and the University of British Columbia, in memory of those who perished aboard Flight PS752 in January 2020, for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students of Persian or Iranian heritage, or who are studying Persian Studies. The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 1471 | 2025W | Royal Canadian Legion, UBC Branch Award | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Royal Canadian Legion, UBC Branch for undergraduate and graduate students at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus who are serving or who have served in the Regular or Reserve Force of the Canadian Armed Forces, or who have volunteered with an organization that works to support veterans. Candidates will have demonstrated good academic standing and/or community involvement. Preference will be given to students who have completed a certificate program offered by the Institute for Veterans Education and Transition (IVET) and are transitioning into a full-time course of study at UBC. The Royal Canadian Legion, UBC Branch is the first Royal Canadian Legion Branch established in Canada in over twenty-five years. The Branch was created through a partnership with the Institute for Veterans Education and Transition, in an effort to make UBC Canadas first veteran-friendly campus. The Branch works to uphold the Royal Canadian Legions mission, vision and values by supporting veterans and military members navigating UBCs academic, social and recreational environment. The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 1472 | 2025W | Native Northwest Award for Musqueam Students | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Native Northwest Reconciliation Fund for Musqueam undergraduate and graduate students who have achieved good academic standing. Financial need may be considered. Native Northwest was founded by Larry Garfinkel (B.A. 1975, B.S.W. 1977) and Sandi Karmel (B.S.W. 1977) in 1983 and creates products and books for children that feature the work of Indigenous artists. The Native Northwest Reconciliation Fund supports justice for those who continue to be impacted by Residential Schools by funding initiatives such as community wellness, learning, and connection to culture. The awards are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 1474 | 2025W | A. James Rasteh Award for Indigenous Students | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from A. James Rasteh (B.Sc. 1997) for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis undergraduate students of Canada in good standing who demonstrate community involvement or leadership skills. Financial need may be considered. James established this award to help support Indigenous students pursuing higher education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the First Nation House of Learning and Enrolment Services. |
| 1475 | 2025W | Masuhara Family Award in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice | V | Awards totalling $4,050 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Joy Masuhara (B.Sc. (Pharm.) 1980, M.D. 1991) for undergraduate students in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice programs who are in need of financial assistance to complete their education and are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized. Preference will be given to women who are First Nations, Inuit, or Metis students of Canada, or identify as Black, Asian, or as a Person of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA or those with disabilities. Dr. Masuhara is a physician, and understands how various inequities affect health outcomes. She established this award to honour her ancestors, in particular her parents, Takayasu Frank and Wakako Masuhara, and her grandparents, Yohei and Kishi Masuhara, and Ukiyoshi and Tsuyu Yasui, who were early settler immigrants to B.C. Dr. Masuhara created this award to reflect the societal areas she is passionate about, and to help remove barriers for future generations of students. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice. |
| 1476 | 2025W | Ministry Priority Health Program Indigenous Stu Recruitment Bur UBCV | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries up to $5,000 are offered by BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to Indigenous students enrolled in eligible degree programs at UBC Vancouver with low Indigenous student enrolment or leading to high demand occupations in First Nations communities. The bursary will aim to support Indigenous student enrolment and retention in priority health programs across BC. The bursary is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 1478 | 2025W | Tejpar-Ladak Award | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $1,900 have been made available through an endowment established through a fundraising campaign led by Ameera Ladak (B.Com. 2016) for Bachelor of Commerce students with disabilities related to neurodiversity and/or mental health. Ameera received the Lauren Wilmot Memorial Award during their time at UBC, giving them confidence and helping them to feel not just recognized but positively valued as a part of the UBC Sauder School of Business community. Ameera who is neurodivergent, a member of the LGBTQIA community and open about their experiences living with mental illness during their time at UBC is now proud to be in the position to support students who may have encountered a range of challenges on their routes through education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 1479 | 2025W | David McLean Family Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | A | Awards totalling $15,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Brenda and David McLean (LL.D. 1994) for students on the University of British Columbia, Vancouver and University of British Columbia, Okanagan campuses who are elected to serve a term on the UBC Board of Governors. David McLean served on the UBC Board of Governors from 1981 to 1987, and was Chair from 1983 to 1985. David founded the McLean Group as a real estate development company in 1972, which has grown to include film and television production services, telecommunications, construction and aviation businesses. This award was established to help support students as they work to develop their leadership skills through serving on the UBC Board of Governors, and to recognize the work student governors do to assist the Board in the management and administration of the property, revenue, business, and affairs of the university. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Board of Governors. |
| 1480 | 2025W | Vancouver Nursing Student Tuition Grant | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Grants up to $2,000 are offered by the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to domestic undergraduate students enrolled in eligible Nursing programs at UBC Vancouver. The grant will aim to increase enrollment and retention in nursing programs across BC. The grant is administered by Nursing in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 1481 | 2025W | Vancouver Nursing Student Tuition Grant – Indigenous | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Grants up to $5,000 are offered by the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to Indigenous undergraduate students enrolled in eligible Nursing programs at UBC Vancouver. The grant will aim to increase Indigenous student enrollment and retention in nursing programs across BC. The grant is administered by Nursing in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 1500 | 2025W | BDO Canada LLP Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Diploma in Accounting | V | A service award of $2,750 has been endowed by BDO Canada LLP to recognize a student in the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP). The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to a part-time or full-time student who is enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrates high levels of community service and volunteerism within the university or community. Award candidates must also demonstrate high academic standing in the DAP Program |
| 1505 | 2025W | David House Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $1,300 is dedicated to the memory of David House, a second year Commerce student intending to study law, who died tragically in July, 1968, while travelling in Greece. It is in tribute to his personal qualities and character that his friends, with the co-operation of the Commerce Undergraduate Society, have established this scholarship, to be awarded to a student entering the third year of Commerce who has attained a high academic average in the previous year’s studies. |
| 1509 | 2025W | Lambda Alpha International Vancouver Prize in Land Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Community and Regional Planning | V | A $2000 prize is offered by the Vancouver Chapter of Lambda Alpha International (an honorary land economics society) to a student who excels in Urban and Real Estate Economics. The prize alternates between being given to a student in the Sauder School of Business in even numbered years and the School of Community and Regional Planning in odd numbered years. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business or the School of Community and Regional Planning. |
| 1510 | 2025W | Granville Mayall Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $800 has been endowed by the friends of the late Granville Mayall with the assistance of the British Columbia Trucking Association. The scholarship is offered to graduate or undergraduate students in Commerce and Business Administration. It is awarded on the basis of academic standing, personal qualities and interest in the field of transportation. It is expected that the student will undertake a paper in the area of transportation. |
| 1514 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation of BC Desmond O’Brien Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | This scholarship of $2,000 has been established as a memorial to the late Desmond O’Brien, F.C.A. by the Institute as a tribute to his contribution to the accounting profession in British Columbia and in Canada. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to a full-time student completing third year Commerce in the Accounting option and proceeding to the fourth year of the programme. The award is made to a student who has high academic standing, is deserving of financial assistance and expresses the intention to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). |
| 1515 | 2025W | Irving George Chertkow Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $450 has been endowed through a bequest by Irving G. Chertkow, C.A., for a student in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The Faculty may award the scholarship to a student in any year of the undergraduate program, who has achieved high scholastic standing. Should two candidates have similar academic standing, preference is given to a student in the Accounting option. |
| 1520 | 2025W | Morrow Scholarship in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | In honour of Professor Ellis Henry Morrow, from 1938 to 1950, Head of the Department of Commerce, and in recognition of his service to the University and the community, a fund has been endowed by the generosity of Walter and Leon Koerner. A scholarship of $550 is given to the outstanding student enrolled in Commerce 292. |
| 1521 | 2025W | N Leo Klein Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $550 in memory of N. Leo Klein, and given by the late I. J. Klein, Vancouver, B.C., is awarded to the student obtaining first place in the examinations of the second year of Commerce and proceeding to the next year. |
| 1532 | 2025W | Robert Keith Porter Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $400 endowed by Mrs. Agnes Graham Turnbull in honour of her son-in-law, Robert Keith Porter, is awarded to a high ranking student in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration proceeding to the degree of B.Com. |
| 1537 | 2025W | KPMG Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $1,500, the gift of KPMG is awarded to a student with high standing in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration who is proceeding to a further year of study in the Faculty and who has a particular interest in Accounting. In making the award, consideration is given to extra-curricular activities or work experience, character and general academic record of the student. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1547 | 2025W | Real Estate Council of British Columbia Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $10,400 scholarship has been endowed for an undergraduate student entering the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. The award , funded by the UBC Sauder Real Estate Division, was originally established to honour the 50th anniversary of the Real Estate Council of British Columbia (now BC Financial Services Authority) and recognizes the long-standing partnership in education between the Council/BCFSA and the Sauder School. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an interest in or connection to the real estate industry. The award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1557 | 2025W | Harry L Purdy Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $1,150 in memory of Dr. Harry L. Purdy, recognizes his leadership, interest and contributions in business, teaching and community affairs and has been endowed by Westar Timber Ltd. The award is made to a student entering the final or graduating year in the undergraduate program of Commerce and Business Administration who has been able to combine academic excellence with outstanding contributions in student or community affairs. |
| 1558 | 2025W | Greater Vancouver REALTORS D.P. Woodley Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships totalling $1,500 have been made available annually through a gift from Greater Vancouver REALTORS, in memory of Douglas P. Woodley and as a tribute to his warm personal qualities and outstanding public service in the field of real estate for outstanding students entering their third year of the Bachelor of Commerce program who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students indicating an interest in specializing in Real Estate. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1560 | 2025W | Dorothy Anne Dilworth Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | As a memorial to Dorothy Anne Dilworth, a graduate of the class of 1957, a prize of $2,500 has been endowed by members of her family. The prize is awarded to the most outstanding woman student in the graduating class of the Faculty of Commerce. The award is intended to supplement the Dorothy Anne Dilworth Memorial Shield. |
| 1565 | 2025W | H R MacMillan Scholarship in Commerce and Business Administration | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $1,850 has been endowed by the late Dr. H. R. MacMillan, C.B.E. The award is made to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1568 | 2025W | Earle D MacPhee Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | In honour of Earle D. MacPhee who served this University from 1950 to 1963 as Professor, Director, and Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, and as Honorary Bursar and Dean of Administrative and Financial Affairs, this scholarship was established through Alumni Annual Giving by contributions from Commerce graduates. It marks the affection and esteem in which Dean MacPhee is held by his former students and gives recognition to his distinguished services to the University and to the community. The scholarship of $500 is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1570 | 2025W | George D Sherwood Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $250 prize has been endowed by the late George D. Sherwood. Mr. Sherwood served on the President’s Advisory Committee on investments for over 20 years. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration to the top student in courses relating to investments (Commerce 475). |
| 1575 | 2025W | Brian Edward Burke Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A prize of $750 has been endowed to recognize Dr. Burke’s contribution to the Certified General Accountants’ Association across Canada and to the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The prize is awarded to the student obtaining the second highest standing in Commerce 293 and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1577 | 2025W | Suzanne Seto Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | As a memorial to Suzanna Seto, B.Comm. (1974), M.Sc. (Urban Land Economics) (1977), a scholarship has been endowed by her fellow students, colleagues, and friends to provide one or more scholarships totalling $1,850 for students in the Real Estate option of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. While preference is given to graduate students, qualified undergraduate students will be considered. |
| 1580 | 2025W | Commerce Public Speaking Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Two prizes totalling $2500 are awarded to the top students competing in the public speaking contest conducted by the Sauder School of Business. The contest is open to BCom students who have completed the business communications course offered by the Faculty in the previous 12 months. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1581 | 2025W | Steve House Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $1,300 has been endowed in memory of Steve House who passed away in the fall of 1981 while in the final stages of completing the requirements to be a chartered accountant. His ability to remain steadfast in his educational and employment commitments, his sense of humour in addressing the world around him and those in it against great odds, and his courage in facing the disease that disabled him but never handicapped him are the qualities that are to be immortalized in this award. The award is made to a student in the Faculty of Commerce with preference given to a student who is disabled or has made a concerted effort in his/her schooling while having to deal with some physical, mental, emotional, or social obstacle. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1584 | 2025W | Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,500 scholarship and a one year membership in the Association has been made available annually through a gift from CPHR BC & Yukon for a student entering the fourth year in the Human Resource Management option of the Bachelor of Commerce program. While the award is based mainly on scholastic achievement, participation in university and community activities may also be considered in the event of a tie. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 1586 | 2025W | Arthur Beedle Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A prize of $350 has been endowed to recognize Professor Beedle’s contributions over 25 years to students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The prize is awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in Commerce 293 (Financial Accounting). The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1589 | 2025W | Donald B Fields Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A prize of $250 has been endowed to recognize Professor Fields’ contributions over 25 years to students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The prize is awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in Commerce 355 (Income Taxation and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1592 | 2025W | KPMG Scholarship in Accounting | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $1,500 has been made available by KPMG in memory of Thomas A. Cook, B.Comm., FCA. The scholarship is awarded to a student entering his/her final year who has obtained a high standing in Intermediate Financial Accounting and demonstrated strong extra-curricular involvement within the university or community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1595 | 2025W | Captain Donald Francis Elliot Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $850 has been endowed by Gertrude Jeanne Elliot. The award is made to a student entering the penultimate or final year in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. Preference is given to a mature student with a demonstrated interest in business and community affairs. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1596 | 2025W | Dr and Mrs W Clarke Horning Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships totalling $4,100 have been endowed by the late Janet Massey Horning. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration to students entering the final year of undergraduate studies in the Accounting or Management Information Systems option. |
| 1597 | 2025W | Ralph Loffmark Medal | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A bronze medal, offered by the Faculty of Commerce is awarded to the student standing third in the graduating class for the B.Com. degree. This award is offered to commemorate Professor Loffmark’s 31 years of dedication to students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1598 | 2025W | Colin C Gourlay Medal and Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A silver medal, offered by the Faculty of Commerce, is awarded to the student standing second in the graduating class for the B.Com. degree. This award has been established to commemorate Professor Gourlay’s 34 years of dedication to students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1599 | 2025W | L Jack Mitten Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $250 has been endowed to recognize Dr. Mitten’s contributions to students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The scholarship is awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in second year Commerce and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1601 | 2025W | Parrish E Lalonde Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $1,350 has been endowed in memory of Parrish Lalonde who lost his life in a plane crash while returning to University on September 1, 1986. This award has been established by his family and many friends, and pays tribute to his outstanding scholastic ability, his fine personal qualities and the high regard and affection in which he was held. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty to a student in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration with preference to a student entering second year. |
| 1602 | 2025W | C L Mitchell Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $250 prize has been endowed to recognize Professor Mitchell’s contributions over more than 30 years to students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The prize is awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in Commerce 353 (Intermediate Financial Accounting). The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1606 | 2025W | Kenneth G Young Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $1,050 has been endowed by family and friends of Ken Young, who joined the University as Assistant Registrar in 1965. He was appointed as Registrar and Secretary to Senate in 1980, and held these positions until he passed away in 1987 at 48 years of age. He obtained his B.A. and B.Com. degrees from the University of Alberta. The scholarship is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1607 | 2025W | Rolfe/Aviva Canada Inc. Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,100 scholarship was endowed by the Canadian General Insurance Group in 1989 to commemorate the long-standing business relationship between USF&G Insurance Company of Canada, now known as Aviva Canada Inc., with the Vancouver firm of Leslie Wright and Rolfe Limited. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to an undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Commerce Program. |
| 1608 | 2025W | Murray Pezim Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,900 scholarship has been endowed by his colleagues and friends to honour Murray Pezim. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration to a student entering the final year of the B. Comm. program who displays the attributes necessary for entrepreneurial achievement, including leadership, initiative and innovativeness. Students wishing to be considered should apply to the Faculty’s Director of Undergraduate Programs by September 30. |
| 1609 | 2025W | Baker Tilly WM Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Four $625 scholarships are provided by Baker Tilly WM LLP to four students in the third year of the Accounting option in the Sauder School of Business. They are made on the recommendation of the School based on academic standing, leadership qualities and interest in pursuing careers as Chartered Professional Accountants. |
| 1610 | 2025W | Ben Wosk, C.M. Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,350 scholarship has been endowed by Wosk’s Ltd. to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its incorporation in British Columbia and to honour Ben Wosk, C.M. It is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration to a student entering second year of the B.Comm. program. Financial circumstances of the candidate may be considered. |
| 1612 | 2025W | William F J Wood Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $350 prize recognizes Dr. Wood’s contributions over 20 years to students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty to the student obtaining the highest standing in Commerce 374 (Securities Markets). |
| 1613 | 2025W | George Gorelik Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $450 prize has been endowed to recognize Dr. Gorelik’s contributions over 30 years to students and colleagues in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The prize is awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in Commerce 450 (Financial Accounting) and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1616 | 2025W | George Oikawa Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $2,000 is offered by the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia in honour of A. George Oikawa whose dedicated work as a Governor of the Institute, guest lecturer and respected real estate practitioner epitomizes the highest standards of the Real Estate Institute. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate student in the Urban Land Economics program and is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1617 | 2025W | Bank of Montreal Graduate Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totaling $48,000 endowed by the Bank of Montreal, is available to outstanding graduates in any field but preference is given to graduate students in the field of finance and economics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1618 | 2025W | Stuart Olson Construction Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $500 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Stuart Olson Construction Ltd for an undergraduate student in Management Information Systems. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1619 | 2025W | Abtar Berar Prize in Finance | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $650 prize has been endowed by Abtar Berar for students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The award is offered to a student exhibiting academic excellence in the area of finance and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1621 | 2025W | P Dermot Murphy Scholarship in Real Estate | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $4,000 is offered by the Sauder School of Business, Real Estate Division, in honour of P. Dermot Murphy. The award is offered to an undergraduate student in Real Estate in the Sauder School of Business, and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1624 | 2025W | James A Winton Memorial Award in Real Estate | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | An $950 award has been endowed in memory of James A. Winton by Madison Venture Corporation for a student in Real Estate. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1630 | 2025W | Saturn Scholarship in Marketing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $750 scholarship has been endowed by Saturn/General Motors for a student specializing in Marketing and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1631 | 2025W | W. Maurice Young Award in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $6,300 award has been endowed by W. Maurice Young’s many friends in the Faculty of Commerce. It is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Commerce for financial assistance during the academic year and for an internship providing service to First Nations communities in British Columbia. |
| 1632 | 2025W | W Maurice Young Memorial Scholarship in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $2,300 has been endowed by The University of British Columbia to honour the memory of W. Maurice Young. The award is offered to a student in second, third, or fourth year of the Bachelor of Commerce program, with preference given to First Nations students, and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1634 | 2025W | Canadian Council of Financial Analysts Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $550 prize has been endowed by the Canadian Council of Financial Analysts. The award is offered to a third or fourth year undergraduate student in the Finance option and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1636 | 2025W | Dan Gardiner Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | An award of $3,300 has been endowed by the Commerce Undergraduate Society and the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration in honour of Dr. Daniel F. Gardiner. Recipients are selected on the basis of extra-curricular involvement, financial need and academic performance. Candidates must be undergraduates entering the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration who have at least 27 credits of course work still to be completed before graduation. Candidates must apply to the Faculty each year by February 15. The award is made by nomination of a selection committee, at least one member of which is appointed by the Commerce Undergraduate Society, and the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1637 | 2025W | Stanley Hamilton Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,500 award has been endowed by the Commerce Undergraduate Society and the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration to honour Dr. Stanley Hamilton for his 25 years of outstanding service to UBC’s Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration and to the Vancouver community. The award is offered to a student in a Bachelor of Commerce program who has made a significant contribution to the Faculty of Commerce and/or the larger community. Candidates must apply to the Faculty each year by February 15. The award is made by nomination of a selection committee, at least one member of which is appointed by the Commerce Undergraduate Society, and the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1638 | 2025W | John D’Eathe Award in Real Estate | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,250 award is offered in recognition of John D’Eathe’s contributions to the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. It is awarded to a third year student specializing in Real Estate who demonstrates scholarship, leadership, and involvement in student activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1642 | 2025W | Odlum Brown Limited Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $6,050 have been endowed by Odlum Brown Limited for students with an interest in finance who are enrolled in the third or fourth year of a Bachelor of Commerce program. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership, participated in campus-related extra-curricular activities, and achieved good academic standing. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. Students wishing to be considered for the award must apply through the Faculty early in the fall term. |
| 1644 | 2025W | Stuart Clark Gilmour Memorial Scholarship in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,050 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Dr. Stuart Clark Gilmour by friends and former students for an undergraduate in the Bachelor of Commerce program who has achieved high standing. Until his death from A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) at a relatively young age, Clark Gilmour brought great insight and enthusiasm to the teaching of strategic management in business and organizational settings, winning the Faculty of Commerce’s Teaching Excellence Award in 1977. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1645 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships totalling $17,900 have been endowed by alumni and friends of the Sauder School of Business, formerly the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, for undergraduates in the faculty. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1646 | 2025W | G.W. Heinkel Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships totalling a maximum of $5,000 are offered by Dr. R. Heinkel in memory of his father G.W. Heinkel to students in the Portfolio Management Foundation Program in the Sauder School of Business. Candidates should have demonstrated a desire to enhance their academic studies by integrating their classroom experience with the knowledge requirements of a career in the finance industry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Faculty Supervisors of the Portfolio Management Foundation. |
| 1647 | 2025W | Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Scholarship | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $5,000 scholarship has been made available annually by the Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation to a student entering the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce program. Subject to recipients achieving annual standing on the Dean’s Honour Roll, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or a Bachelor of Commerce degree is obtained (whichever comes first). The award is made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 1649 | 2025W | Naomi Grigg Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships totalling $21,400 have been endowed through the Vernon H. Grigg Charitable Remainder Trust for undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1650 | 2025W | Daniel Ulinder Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $4,750 scholarship has been endowed by friends and colleagues of Dan Ulinder in recognition of his promotion of real estate education and his pre-eminent role in developing marketing models for condominiums in Canada. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration to students studying real estate or marketing in the Faculty. |
| 1651 | 2025W | Meakin Family Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,700 award has been endowed by the Meakin families in recognition of family involvement in real estate since 1912. The award is offered to an undergraduate student in Real Estate with good academic standing who has demonstrated strong leadership skills through extra-curricular activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1652 | 2025W | Dean’s MBA Entrance Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Major entrance scholarships valued up to full tuition are offered to students entering the full-time M.B.A. program who demonstrate exceptional aptitude and academic excellence. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1653 | 2025W | Thomas A. Garvey Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $500 prize has been endowed by Thomas A. Garvey for a student with high standing in a course on Capital Markets and Real Estate in the Diploma Program in Urban Land Economics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1654 | 2025W | Sheldon Trainor-DeGirolamo Scholarship in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Two scholarships of $5,100 each have been endowed by Sheldon Trainor-De Girolomo for undergraduate students entering the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce Program. Preference is given to students who graduated from a B.C. secondary school located outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District or the Capital Region District. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. |
| 1656 | 2025W | Hari Varshney Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $3,100 scholarship has been endowed by the Varshney family for an undergraduate student in the Sauder School of Business. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1657 | 2025W | Madhu Varshney Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $3,100 scholarship has been endowed by the Varshney family for an undergraduate student in the Sauder School of Business. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1658 | 2025W | Jack Evans Prize in Accounting | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $500 prize has been endowed through a bequest by Jack Evans for students in the Accounting Option of the Bachelor of Commerce Program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1660 | 2025W | Gerald (Jerry) A. Feltham Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,200 have been made available through an endowment established by family and friends in honour of the retirement of UBC Professor Dr. Gerald Feltham (1938-2019), and later augmented by his wife, June Feltham, after his passing, for outstanding graduate students specializing in Accounting. Dr. Feltham (B.Com., Ph.D., F.C.A.) was a Professor in the UBC Sauder School of Business and at Stanford University. He was a pioneer in the use of information economic theory in examining accounting reports to facilitate and influence management and investor decisions. Dr. Feltham was inducted into the American Accounting Association Accounting Hall of Fame in 2004 and was awarded the Lifetime Contribution to Management Accounting Award from the American Accounting Association in 2005. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Robert H. Lee Graduate School, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1661 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation of BC Jim Miller D.A.P. Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Diploma in Accounting | V | A scholarship of $2,500 each are offered to students enrolled in the Diploma in Accounting Program at the Sauder School of Business. They are awarded on the recommendation of the School to students with high academic standing and leadership ability who intend to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). |
| 1664 | 2025W | Peter Frost Teaching and Learning Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships totalling $1,800 have been endowed by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Dr. Peter Frost, a devoted teacher, distinguished researcher, and inspirational leader who taught at UBC from 1975 to 2004. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to undergraduate or graduate students studying Organizational Behaviour with an interest in organizational leadership and compassion. In the case of graduate students, the awards are made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1667 | 2025W | Antonio Tony Tan Uy Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships totalling $1,500 have been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Tony Uy. Tony was the Development Manager for numerous retail properties located in Western Canada and Quebec, including Robson Central and Scottsdale Centre in the Lower Mainland, Peachtree Square in the interior of British Columbia, and Ogilvy in Montreal. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to students studying real estate (urban land economics) and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1668 | 2025W | Peter Frost MBA Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $800 award has been endowed by Sauder MBA students in honour of Dr. Peter Frost, a devoted teacher who inspired MBA students to practise humanity at work and enact the principles of compassion in their future careers. Recipients are selected on the basis of their leadership qualities as exemplified by the late Peter Frost, their extra-curricular involvement, and their academic performance. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with a selection committee for which the MBA Student Society appoints at least one member. |
| 1669 | 2025W | John & May Lockhart Award in Transportation and Logistics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $1,250 have been endowed by John and May Lockhart for students entering their final year in the Transportation and Logistics Option of the B.Com. Program in the Sauder School of Business. In adjudicating the award leadership, initiative and the potential for a successful career in transportation and logistics are considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1670 | 2025W | Barbara Howard Award in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,350 award has been endowed in honour of Barbara (Leith) Howard (B.Com.1959) for a student completing the third year of a Bachelor of Commerce Program in the Finance Option, with preference for a student who has demonstrated an interest in Securities and Investment Management. Candidates for the award should have achieved a high level of academic success and participated meaningfully in campus community life and student activities. Financial need may be taken into account. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1674 | 2025W | Henderson Development Canada Limited Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Two scholarships of $1,000 each are offered by Henderson Development (Canada) Ltd. for undergraduate students in the Sauder School of Business. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1675 | 2025W | William Bruce Dirk Longon Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships totalling $14,750 have been endowed through a bequest by William Bruce Dirk Longon for students in industrial relations. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1676 | 2025W | Peter R.B. Armstrong Scholarship in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $6,550 scholarship has been endowed by Peter Armstrong for an undergraduate student in the Sauder School of Business who has shown an interest in business family studies. If no candidate is eligible under this criterion, the scholarship may be awarded to an undergraduate student in the Sauder School of Business who has shown an interest in entrepreneurship. Preference is given to students demonstrating qualities of leadership, initiative and innovation. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 1677 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation of BC Peter Stanley Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,800 scholarship is offered to a full-time student entering fourth year in the Accounting Option of the Sauder School of Business. The recipient must be continuing with the Accounting Option, have a high academic standing, express intent to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and be deserving of financial assistance. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 1678 | 2025W | Lorraine Douglass Prize in Condominium Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A maximum of two prizes totalling $1,200 have been made available through an endowment for students who have demonstrated academic excellence in the Peter A. Allard School of Law’s Condominium Law course (Law 442). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 1679 | 2025W | Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) Annual Golf Tournament Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Diploma in Accounting | V | Scholarships totalling $9,600 have been endowed through proceeds from the Annual DAP Alumni Golf Tournament to recognize outstanding students entering the Diploma in Accounting Program. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to part-time or full-time students who are enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrate a combination of academic excellence, strong leadership abilities and community involvement. Applications for these scholarships are available at entry into the DAP program in May and September. |
| 1680 | 2025W | Ledcor Industries Inc. Centenary Scholarship in Accounting and Finance | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,150 scholarship has been endowed by Ledcor Industries Inc. for an undergraduate student in the third or fourth year of a Bachelor of Commerce Program, in either the Accounting or the Finance Option. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1681 | 2025W | Concert Properties Leaders’ Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | An award of $6,800 is offered to an outstanding undergraduate student entering their fourth year in the Real Estate option in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. This award was established to mark the 20th anniversary of Concert Real Estate Corporation, and honours the commitment, perseverance and vision of the founding and leading supporters of Concert who have been instrumental in Concert’s success. This award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to a student in good academic standing who can demonstrate intent to enter a career in the real estate industry. Preference will also be given to a student who has demonstrated leadership and service in the UBC campus community and/or the wider community. |
| 1682 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Dean’s Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Merit-based scholarships awarded to BCom students on the recommendation of the Faculty, with preference to continuing students. |
| 1683 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Dean’s Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Non-academic awards awarded to BCom students on the recommendation of the Faculty, with preference to continuing students. |
| 1685 | 2025W | International Student Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | An award in the amount of $5000 is available to an international student who will be continuing their studies in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business in the upcoming Winter session. To be considered, candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership and outstanding contributions in student or community affairs. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1687 | 2025W | HSBC Bank Canada Sauder School of Business Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | HSBC Bank Canada offers a $2,500 award has been endowed through donations by employees who are Sauder Alumni. The award is available for an undergraduate student entering first year of the Bachelor of Commerce Program. The award is based on a combination of financial need and community service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Application Review Committee Sauder School of Business. |
| 1689 | 2025W | Bachelor of Commerce Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships valued at up to $7,000 each are available to outstanding students with Canadian or Permanent Resident status entering the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. The awards are based primarily on the students’ scholarly achievement. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1690 | 2025W | Copenhagen Business School Exchange Program Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards valued at up to $3000 each are available to students in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. Awards are available for students who are participating in an exchange program to the Copenhagen Business School during the winter session. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1691 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Co-op Achievement Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | One award in the amount of $2000 is available to co-op students in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. Preference is given to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in employment. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1692 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships valued at up to $10,000 each are available to outstanding students with Canadian or Permanent Resident status entering the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. The awards are based primarily on the students’ scholarly achievement. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1693 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Dean’s Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships valued at up to $20,000 each are available to outstanding students with Canadian or Permanent Resident status entering the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. The awards are based primarily on the students’ scholarly achievement. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1694 | 2025W | Sports Management Co-op Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | An award in the amount of $8,500 is offered to a co-op student in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. To be considered, candidates must obtain a work term in the field of sports management. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1695 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Exchange Program Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards valued at up to $600 each are available to students in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. Awards are available for students who are participating in an exchange program during the winter session. Awards may be specific to particular exchange partner schools. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1696 | 2025W | BC Assessment Valuation Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $4,050 award has been endowed by BC Assessment Authority to the Diploma in Urban Land Economics student demonstrating leadership in appraisal and valuation by obtaining the highest standing in a combination of BUSI 330 (Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal) and BUSI 344 (Statistical and Computer Applications in Valuation). Recommendation is made by the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1697 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Shad Valley Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships valued at up to $10,000 each are available to students with Canadian or Permanent Resident status entering the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. To be considered, candidates must have completed the Shad Valley Enrichment Program. The awards are based primarily on the students’ scholarly achievement. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1698 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | An award in the amount of $2000 is available to students in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. Preference is given to students who display the attributes necessary for entrepreneurial achievement and innovativeness, and who are involved in the development of a program or initiative that benefits the Sauder School of Business or the general community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1699 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Inspiration Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | An award in the amount of $5000 is available to a student in the Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business. Preference is given to students who have been an inspiration to others while dealing with a challenge. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 1707 | 2025W | Dr Lorin O Lind Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $600 prize, endowed as a memorial to Dr. Lind by his friends and colleagues, is awarded to the third year dental student who is outstanding in clinical restorative dentistry. |
| 1708 | 2025W | International College of Dentists Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | An award of $2,000 together with a plaque, is offered by the International College of Dentists (Canadian Section) to a student completing the third year of Dentistry. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry, on the basis of character, participation in extra-curricular activities, and academic record in the that year. |
| 1721 | 2025W | Pacific Blue Cross Entrance Scholarship in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | One scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to a student beginning studies in the Faculty of Dentistry toward the degree of D.M.D. The award is made on the recommendation of the Dean of Dentistry to students selected on the basis of outstanding promise and personal qualities. |
| 1729 | 2025W | BC Dentists’ Wives’ Association Scholarship in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A scholarship of $1,300 a gift of the B.C. Dentists’ Wives’ Association, is presented to an outstanding student in the Faculty of Dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1732 | 2025W | Dr Irving E Snider Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $300 prize has been endowed by Dr. Irving E. Snider. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to the student having the highest standing in removable prosthodontics. |
| 1737 | 2025W | Roy Sofield Memorial Prize in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A prize of $300 has been endowed for a graduating student in the Faculty of Dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to a student demonstrating those qualities exemplified by the late Roy Sofield, including a special interest and proficiency in preventive dentistry, especially in oral health education, periodontics and nutrition. |
| 1739 | 2025W | BC Society of Orthodontists Charles C Craig Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A scholarship of $1,000 has been established by the B.C. Society of Orthodontists in recognition of the valuable contributions of Dr. Charles C. Craig to the University of British Columbia and to the field of Orthodontics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to a student entering the final year in the undergraduate Orthodontic program. |
| 1743 | 2025W | British Columbia Society of Periodontists Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A prize of $1,000 and an award certificate is offered to an outstanding dental student in third year periodontics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1744 | 2025W | Western Canada Dental Society: Dr. Cal Waddell Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A scholarship of $1,500 has been made available by the Western Canada Dental Society. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to a student entering fourth year. Consideration is given not only to academic performance, but also to demonstrated leadership. |
| 1745 | 2025W | Western Canada Dental Society Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A scholarship of $1,000 has been endowed by the Western Canada Dental Society. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to a student who attains an outstanding academic record in second year. |
| 1755 | 2025W | M C Bagnall Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Scholarships totalling $3,600 have been endowed by family and friends as a tribute to Melville C. Bagnall who passed away in 1984 at the age of 97 years. Melville Bagnall was born in Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island and undertook his dental training at Tufts University in Boston. He practiced dentistry in Vancouver for 44 years prior to his retirement in 1954. The award are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1756 | 2025W | Graduating Class of Dentistry 1974 Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A prize of $350 has been endowed by the UBC Dental Alumni Association, Class of Dentistry 1974. The award is made to the student obtaining the highest standing in DENT 430 Endodontic Module and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1758 | 2025W | Dr Clay Hallman Memorial Scholarship for Proficiency in Removable Prosthetics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A scholarship of $800 has been endowed in honour of Dr. Clay Hallman by the Vancouver Oral Diagnosis Study Club. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to a student entering the final year of Dentistry and is based on proficiency in the third year, in the field of removable prosthetics. |
| 1760 | 2025W | Preventive Dentistry Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A prize of $100 has been endowed by the Division of Dental Health Services, Ministry of Health and the Dental Division of the Alumni Association. It is awarded to a first year dentistry student who has achieved the highest standing in the course in Preventive Dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1761 | 2025W | Dr Wilfred Arthur Jefferies Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A scholarship of $150 has been endowed by the family and friends of Dr. Wilfred Arthur Jefferies Sr. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to a student entering fourth year who has demonstrated special interest and aptitude in crown and bridge work. |
| 1766 | 2025W | Ram Swarup Goel Memorial Prize in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A prize of $500 has been made available by Dr. and Mrs. D.P. Goel in memory of Dr. Goel’s father, Ram Swarup Goel. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to a graduating student who has demonstrated general excellence in a course of study. |
| 1767 | 2025W | Dr Earl Ellison Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $350 prize has been endowed in honour of Dr. Earl Ellison by his wife, Dr. Lucille Ellison. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to a student demonstrating excellence in geriatric dentistry. |
| 1769 | 2025W | Robert W Scott Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $900 award has been endowed by family and friends of Robert W. Scott, DMD’84 and augmented by a donation from the UBC Dental Alumni Association. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty on the advice of the class to the second year student making the most outstanding contribution to the dental student body. |
| 1774 | 2025W | Western Canada Dental Society Leadership Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,000 scholarship has been endowed by the Western Canada Dental Society. The award is offered to a student in the Faculty of Dentistry who has demonstrated leadership qualities. It is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1776 | 2025W | Beavers Dental Bill Scott Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $350 prize has been endowed by Beavers Dental in recognition of Dr. Bill Scott’s lifetime of contribution to the dental profession. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to a graduating student who achieves high standing in operative dentistry and embodies attributes of professionalism. |
| 1782 | 2025W | Max Nacht Memorial Prize in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $350 prize has been endowed by friends and family in memory of Dr. Max Nacht. The award is offered to a fourth year student demonstrating excellence and promise in the area of pediatric dentistry and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in consultation with the Division of Pediatric Dentistry. |
| 1784 | 2025W | British Columbia Dental Association Mike Wells Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,000 award is offered by the British Columbia Dental Association to a student member of the Association who is entering second-year dentistry at UBC. The student, who is expected to have a future distinguished career in the dental profession and society at large, must have exhibited outstanding qualities in leadership, academics, character and humanity. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1785 | 2025W | Scotiabank Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Two awards of $1,000 each are offered by Scotiabank to students who have demonstrated a well-developed sense of managing a small clinical practice in an educational context and have interacted well with patients. One award is made to a student in third year and one award to a student in fourth year. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry based on clinical grade average and clinical procedure activity as measured by Clinical Procedural Value. |
| 1786 | 2025W | Dean of Dentistry Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Scholarships totalling $5,200 have been endowed by alumni and friends of the Faculty of Dentistry for undergraduate students in the Faculty. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1787 | 2025W | Claude Gardner Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,150 scholarship has been endowed by alumni and friends of the Faculty of Dentistry in memory of Dr. Claude Gardner and his tremendous contribution, over many years, to the students and graduates of the Faculty and to the development of the dental profession in British Columbia. It is awarded to a D.M.D. student who has demonstrated growth and progress in the study of psychomotor skills. The student must exhibit qualities of professionalism. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1788 | 2025W | Marilyn Dionne Teed Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,150 award has been endowed by colleagues, friends and family of Marilyn Dionne Teed for a graduating dental hygiene student who has shown outstanding qualities of integrity, dedication, loyalty and perseverance during his/her undergraduate years. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of the Bachelor of Dental Science Program in Dental Hygiene. |
| 1790 | 2025W | Bisco Dental Products (Canada) Inc Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Scholarships totalling $6,950 are offered by Bisco Dental Products (Canada) Inc. for students in the D.M.D. program. Scholarships of at least $1,000 each will be awarded to students entering first, second or third year of the program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1791 | 2025W | Darlene J. Thomas Memorial Award in Dental Hygiene | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,300 award has been endowed by colleagues and friends of Darlene J. Thomas, who was a driving force behind the establishment of the Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program (B.D.Sc) at The University of British Columbia. The award is granted to a dental hygiene student graduating with a B.D.Sc. Award recipients are chosen on the basis of high scholastic achievement as well as commitment, vision, leadership and professionalism. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1792 | 2025W | Dr. Marcia Boyd Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,600 award has been endowed by friends, family and colleagues to honour Marcia A. Boyd in recognition of her many years of service to UBC and contributions to dental education nationally and internationally. The award is offered to a student completing the second year of the D.M.D. Program who has demonstrated leadership in contributing to the class and to the Faculty. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1795 | 2025W | Dental Undergraduate Society Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Awards totalling $1,100 have been made available through an endowment established by the Dental Undergraduate Society for undergraduate D.M.D. or D.H.D.P. students who have participated in an externship focused on volunteer dentistry program in an underprivileged and underserved area. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1797 | 2025W | Nobel BioCare Achievement Award in Osseointegration | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,500 prize is offered by Nobel BioCare Canada Inc. to honour an outstanding student in the area of dental implant education, treatment planning and clinical achievement. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry to students in the Graduate Periodontology Program. |
| 1798 | 2025W | Graduating Class of Dentistry 1978 Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Scholarships totalling $1,300 have been endowed for students in the Faculty of Dentistry by members of the Class of Dentistry 1978 to mark the occasion of their 25th Anniversary. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1799 | 2025W | Susan Foy Memorial Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,400 service award has been endowed in memory of Dr. Susan Foy who was, at the time of her passing, fulfilling her dream of being an oral surgeon. The award is offered to a second year student in the Faculty of Dentistry who has good academic standing, has demonstrated an interest in oral surgery, and shares the qualities exemplified by Susan: leadership, community involvement and an interest in paediatric dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1809 | 2025W | Vancouver Iranian Dental Association Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,000 award is offered by the Vancouver Iranian Dental Association (VIDA) to a student entering their second year of the D.M.D. Program in the Faculty of Dentistry who has an outstanding GPA and has demonstrated leadership in the community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1812 | 2025W | W. Jo Gardner Memorial Award in Dental Hygiene | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,800 award has been endowed by the family, colleagues and friends of Willa Jo Gardner, who was a revered instructor to students in the University of British Columbia Dental Hygiene Diploma Program from 1968 to 1986. The award is granted to a top graduating dental hygiene degree student in the Dental Hygiene Entry-to-Practice option who exemplifies outstanding leadership, character, and concern for fellow students and clients, and is an active student member of the BCDHA and CDHA during their four-year program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1814 | 2025W | Rashida Ali Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Asef Karim (B.Sc. 1993, D.M.D. 1999) in honour of his aunt, Ms. Rashida Ali, for a graduating student in the combined M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Orthodontics program who demonstrates leadership and professionalism in the Faculty of Dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1816 | 2025W | Dean of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,000 scholarship is offered to an outstanding undergraduate Entry-to-Practice student in the Dental Hygiene Degree Program in the Faculty of Dentistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1819 | 2025W | TD Service Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,500 service award is offered by TD Canada Trust to a dental student any year of study who demonstrates excellence in community service, student leadership, or volunteerism. Recommendation is made by the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1821 | 2025W | Carlos Carrillo Community Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Two service awards totalling $5,200 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and family in honour of Dr. Carlos Carrillo who was a tremendous advocate for donating his time and talent in providing oral health care worldwide. This award will recognize two outstanding students who demonstrate leadership, interest and passion in community oral health care outreach both locally and internationally. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Dentistry and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1826 | 2025W | American College of Dentists (BC Section) Outstanding Student Leader Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,000 award is offered by the BC Section of the American College of Dentists to an incoming fourth year dental student who has demonstrated exceptional professional leadership in dentistry, as evidenced by direct involvement in student government and similar leadership endeavours. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1828 | 2025W | Graduating Class of 1986 Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,650 award has been endowed by the members of the Class of 1986 to a second year DMD student who demonstrates leadership in their class or community. Financial need may be taken into consideration. Recommendation is made by the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1829 | 2025W | Association of Prosthodontists of Canada Award for Academic Achievement | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,000 award is offered by the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada to the top student accepted to the graduate program in Prosthodontics that demonstrates leadership and acumen in the field of study. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in consultation with Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1830 | 2025W | Impact of Ten Dental Hygiene Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Scholarships totalling $1,900 have been made available through an endowment established by the Impact of Ten group – alumni and friends of the UBC Dental Hygiene Degree Program. The scholarships are awarded to 4th year students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Degree Program on the basis of academic standing. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1831 | 2025W | Impact of Ten Dental Hygiene Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Two awards of $1,000 each are offered by the Impact of Ten group alumni and friends of the UBC Dental Hygiene program for students in the second and third year of the Dental Hygiene Program. The recipients are selected on the basis of academic standing. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1832 | 2025W | A-dec Community Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,000 service award is offered by local A-dec representatives, Andrew Benzel and Ryan Miller. This award recognizes an outstanding third year DMD student who demonstrates leadership, interest and passion in the community and reflects A-dec’s concern for people, integrity and service to the greater community. Award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1834 | 2025W | Chrysalis Dental Centre – Vancouver Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,500 award is offered annually by Chrysalis Dental Centre – Vancouver to a fourth year DMD student who demonstrates a special interest and excellence in the field of implantology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1838 | 2025W | British Columbia Dental Association Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Two awards of $2,000 each are offered by the British Columbia Dental Association to student members of the Association entering third and fourth year dentistry at UBC. The students, who are expected to have future distinguished careers in the dental profession and society at large, must have exhibited outstanding qualities in leadership, academics, character and humanity. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1839 | 2025W | Medline Sinclair Dental Community Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,000 service award has been made available annually through a gift from Medline Sinclair Dental for an outstanding fourth-year D.M.D. student who demonstrates leadership, interest and reflects Medline Sinclair’s commitment to improving care in the greater community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1844 | 2025W | Professor Bonnie J. Craig Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually by the Faculty of Dentistry in recognition of Professor Bonnie J. Craig and her extraordinary dedication and teaching within the Dental Hygiene Program. The award is offered to a second or third year student enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Degree Program who demonstrates leadership within their class. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1846 | 2025W | Dr Nancy Scott Memorial Award for Outstanding Patient Care in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,500 annual award is offered by family, friends and colleagues to honour the memory of Dr. Nancy Scott as a founding member of the British Columbia Dental Association’s Women in Dentistry Mentorship Program and her lifetime work in mentoring women in Dentistry. The award will go to a fourth year DMD student who has demonstrated exemplary and compassionate patient care. Dr. Scott had a passion for teaching driven by a desire to help students achieve confidence and skill especially when faced with challenges in patient management and clinical procedures. The Dr. Nancy Scott Memorial Award for Outstanding Patient Care in Dentistry honours her memory as a passionate and dedicated teaching professional who was committed to providing the very best to her students in patient care and professionalism. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Dentistry, Intergrated Clinical Care Clinical Advisors. |
| 1848 | 2025W | THOMPSON Okanagan Dental Society Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $5,000 scholarship is offered annually by the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society to a DMD student from the Thompson Okanagan region who demonstrates leadership and who best represents Dentistry. To be considered, the candidate must be from the Thompson Okanagan region and ideally in the second year of the DMD program. If there are no eligible candidates is in that year then first, third and fourth year candidates will be considered in that order. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1851 | 2025W | Dr. Alan A. Lowe Award in Orthodontics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually to a fourth year DMD student in the Faculty of Dentistry who demonstrates excellence in undergraduate orthodontics. The award is in recognition of Dr. Lowes 40-year academic career as a full-time faculty member at UBC and his long standing commitment to orthodontic research and education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1852 | 2025W | Dr. Perry H. Trester Leadership Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,000 award is offered annually by the spouse and children of Dr. Perry H. Trester to a DMD student in the UBC Faculty of Dentistry who demonstrates leadership, community service and a commitment to advancing education. The award honours Dr. Perry H. Trester, who retired from practice on December 2015 after an illustrious 47-year career in oral surgery. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1853 | 2025W | Heaps & Doyle Research Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,500 award has been made available annually through a gift from Heaps & Doyle for a second- or third-year D.M.D. student who has demonstrated initiative, leadership and excellence in research. The award is in honour of Dr. Charles Shuler and his passion and dedication to scientific research. The Award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1856 | 2025W | Henry SCHEIN Outstanding Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,500 award is offered annually by Henry Schein Canada Inc. to recognize a student entering fourth year DMD who demonstrates inspirational and engaged leadership in the areas of social responsibility and community volunteerism, as well as producing clinical work of the highest calibre. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1859 | 2025W | SYNERGY Business Lawyers LLP Student Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $3,500 award is offered annually to a DMD student entering 4th year who possesses outstanding leadership and citizenship attributes. The recipient should demonstrate a synergistic and generous spirit of mentorship, collaboration and friendship within his or her peer group, while maintaining high academic and clinical performance and conducting him or herself in a manner that reflects well upon the dental profession. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1860 | 2025W | Dental Hygiene Faculty Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually by members of the Dental Hygiene faculty to a student in the Dental Hygiene Degree Program who has completed their second or third year of study. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated courage, resolve, integrity, and collegiality. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1864 | 2025W | Professor Bonnie J. Craig Award in Dental Hygiene | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $1,400 award has been made available through an endowment established by Professor Bonnie J. Craig, founding Director of the Dental Hygiene Degree Program, to a dental hygiene degree student entering 4th year who demonstrates a combination of extraordinary innovation and creativity in addressing oral health disparities in underserved communities, exemplary professionalism, and strong academic achievement. Professor Craig has dedicated 50 years of service to the Dental Hygiene profession and is known among colleagues and students for her leadership, vision and program development, and teaching excellence. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1866 | 2025W | Dentsply Sirona Award in Endodontics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,500 award is offered annually to a student entering 4th year of the Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D) program who demonstrates outstanding proficiency in Endodontics. The award is made on recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1868 | 2025W | Dr. John Nasedkin Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Awards totalling $2,050 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and family in memory of Dr. John Nasedkin for outstanding fourth-year Doctor of Dental Medicine students. The recipient will demonstrate interdisciplinary clinical proficiency and comprehensive patient care, as well as uncompromising ethical standards. They will be a collaborative student, an excellent communicator and an innovative thinker. Dr. John Nasedkin received numerous accolades, awards and certifications throughout his career, including the Canadian Academy of General Dentistry Dentist of the Year award in 2014. This award recognizes Dr. Nasedkin’s legacy as an exceptional dentist and remarkable man who loved his profession and sharing his knowledge. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1869 | 2025W | RBC Leadership Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) for an outstanding student in the Doctor of Dental Medicine or Dental Hygiene degree programs who demonstrates leadership and community involvement and who reflects RBC’s values of collaboration, inclusion, and integrity. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1871 | 2025W | Western Canada Dental Society Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | An award of $1,500 has been made available annually through a gift from the Western Canada Dental Society for a student who has completed their third year of the Doctor of Dental Medicine and demonstrated professionalism, leadership and camaraderie. The Western Canada Dental Society was established in the early 1900s to support the education of future dentists by providing scholarships and bursaries to dental students in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1872 | 2025W | Dr. Ralph Yorsh Scholarship in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000, valued at $500 each, have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Dr. Ralph Yorsh (1921-2020) for outstanding D.M.D. students. Dr. Yorsh was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was raised in Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, and received his D.M.D. from the University of Toronto. After serving in the Canadian Dental Corp, he moved to Vancouver, where he met his wife, Rose. Dr. Yorsh practiced general dentistry, specializing in hypnosis, was a lecturer in UBC’s Faculty of Dentistry, and founded UBC’s Toastmasters International chapter. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1877 | 2025W | Akash Villing & Family Prize for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,000 prize has been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Akashdeep Villing (B.Sc. 2009, D.M.D. 2013) for a fourth-year student in the D.M.D. program who demonstrates excellent proficiency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Villing, a Board-Certified specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, currently serves as Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Fraser Valley division of the BC Cancer Agency and is a clinical instructor in oral surgery at UBC. He is a proud UBC alumnus and the Villing family have established this award to support the next generation of aspiring dental professionals. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 1900 | 2025W | Shirley M. Wong Award in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $1,700 award has been endowed by the Canadian Chapter of the International Society for Business Education for an outstanding student in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Program with preference for a student whose major or concentration is Business Education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1904 | 2025W | Edna Baxter Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A prize of $150 endowed as a memorial to Edna Baxter by her friends and colleagues, serves as a tribute to her devoted work as a teacher. This prize is awarded to an undergraduate in the Faculty of Education who achieves distinction in the use of Children’s Literature during the practicum. |
| 1908 | 2025W | Kay Norgan Meek Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Four scholarships of $1,050 each have been endowed by Kay Norgan Meek for students in the Faculty of Education who are preparing to teach in an elementary or secondary school and are residents of British Columbia. These scholarships are awarded by Enrolment Services to students who not only have outstanding academic records combined with need for financial assistance, but who also show promise of success in a teaching career. |
| 1909 | 2025W | Mathilde MacInnes Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $2,450 have been made available through an endowment established by William H. MacInnes, in memory of his wife, Mathilde MacInnes, for students in the B.Ed. program. Scholarships are awarded to students who obtains the outstanding academic achievement in the winter session of the program leading to the B.Ed. degree (elementary teaching field) and have passed the Extended Practicum and all but the final term of courses for the program. Mathilde was a school teacher who had a keen interest in young people. She was an early advocate for deaf children and established the first elementary class for deaf students in Vancouver. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1912 | 2025W | Stella Shopland Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Language and Literacy Education | V | A $350 prize, endowed as a memorial to Stella Shopland by her friends and associates, serves to mark the esteem and affection in which she was held by her colleagues and students. In tribute to her special interest in children’s literature, this prize is awarded to an undergraduate in the Faculty of Education who achieves distinction and who uses children’s literature in an effective and imaginative manner during the practicum. |
| 1920 | 2025W | Alishia Nora Harris Memorial Practicum Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $2,450 award has been endowed by family and friends in memory of Alishia Nora Harris (B.F.A.’03, B.Ed.’07), who loved teaching children through arts and was always thrilled to share everything she had learned from her studies at UBC. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to a teacher candidate in the Bachelor of Education (Elementary) Program, with preference given to a teacher candidate who uses creative arts in his/her teaching practicum or whose concentration is expressive arts. |
| 1921 | 2025W | Council for Exceptional Children Samuel Laycock Prize | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $300 prize, gift of the Council for Exceptional Children 646, is offered in all fields and faculties dealing with exceptional children, such as psychology, psychiatry, medicine, education, and open to all students, undergraduate or graduate, who have an interest in exceptional children and have shown an aptitude for study and investigation concerning them. The winner is selected by Enrolment Services from student applications. Applications should clearly indicate the applicant’s qualifications for the award and should include a letter of recommendation from the appropriate department. |
| 1927 | 2025W | George Brooks White Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Language and Literacy Education | V | A book prize valued at $150 has been endowed in memory of George Brooks White by his family in recognition of his dedication to the teaching of English. The award is made on the recommendation of a committee chaired by the Head of the Language Education Department in the Faculty of Education to the highest ranking student in the field of Secondary English (Methods and Practice Teaching). |
| 1928 | 2025W | Elmore Ozard Art Education Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Two prizes of $750 each have been endowed by friends of Elmore Ozard. They are awarded to students in art education teacher certification and diploma programs, who have achieved well in their course work and show excellent teaching potential. |
| 1930 | 2025W | Tsutae and Hanako Sato Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $450 prize has been endowed by Tsutae and Hanako Sato, who together taught Japanese language for over half a century to Japanese-Canadian children. It is awarded to a graduating student in the Faculty of Education. The award is offered to commemorate 100 years of Japanese immigration to Canada. Preference is given to a student of Japanese ancestry. |
| 1931 | 2025W | Mollie Cottingham Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $1,150 has been endowed by the late Mollie E. Cottingham and supplemented by her friends. Miss E. Cottingham retired as Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Education in 1971 after being on the staff of the University for 13 years. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to a student who has successfully completed first year in elementary or secondary education (i.e. the initial 8 or 9 month winter session) and is continuing on to finish his/her degree. First preference is given to students specializing in history and social studies. At the discretion of the Faculty, the award may be divided in two. |
| 1932 | 2025W | Sharp Family Indigenous Teacher Education Program Graduation Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Indigenous Teacher Education Program | V | An $1,800 prize has been endowed for the student standing at the head of the Indigenous Teacher Education Program graduating class for the Bachelor of Education (Elementary) degree. The recommendation is made by the Faculty of Education and will consider students graduating in the spring or in the previous fall. |
| 1933 | 2025W | Coolie Verner Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Educational Studies | V | A $550 prize honouring Coolie Verner, who was the first Professor in the Department of Adult Education from 1961 to 1977, has been endowed for a graduate student in adult education who has completed 24 or more credits of coursework and is proceeding to a major paper, thesis or dissertation. The award is on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Educational Studies to the student who best combines high academic standing and research potential. |
| 1934 | 2025W | Cathy Stratmoen Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $18,000 have been endowed by friends, family and a bequest from Ines Cecilia Featherstone in memory of Cathy Stratmoen, who lost her life in a tragic automobile accident in 1979 while a student at the University. Cathy Stratmoen was an inspiration to all who knew her. She overcame her own blindness with great courage and good humour in order to dedicate her life to helping others. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education to students in a Diploma or Masters Program in Special Education, with preference for those focusing on Education of the Visually Impaired. In the case of graduate students, the awards are made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1935 | 2025W | Nancy Allan Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $1,350 has been endowed by family and friends of the late Nancy Allan in recognition of her outstanding qualities as a person, performer, and leader of youth. A gifted singer from her early years, Nancy Allan became well known in Vancouver for her talent in oratoria, light opera, and spirited interpretations of the songs of her native Scotland. From 1961 to 1978, Mrs. Allan led the Dunbar Heights Girls Ensemble. Believing that teenagers must be motivated and led rather than directed, she used her magic blend of vibrant personality, musicianship, and stagecraft to nurture both musical appreciation and personal development. The scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in Music Education who best combines musicianship with an ability to communicate the spirit of music to others. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1936 | 2025W | Donald C Gibbard Prize in Music Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A prize of $150 has been endowed in honour of Donald C. Gibbard, who was for many years Chair of the Music Education Department. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Curriculum Studies, to an outstanding student in Music Education, in the Faculty of Education. |
| 1939 | 2025W | Alice V Borden Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A prize of $850 is given by her pupils and their parents, students, colleagues, friends and relatives, in memory of Alice V. Borden, 1908-1971, Assistant Professor of Education at the University of British Columbia, who taught and practised pre-school education there from 1958-1971. The intent of the prize is to encourage the dynamic spirit of dedication to excellence and integrity in learning and teaching which they were privileged to experience in this rare person and skillful teacher. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to an outstanding student graduating with the Bachelor of Education (Elementary), whose practicum is in early childhood education, and who demonstrates excellence in teaching practice. |
| 1940 | 2025W | Alice V Borden Memorial Scholarship in Early Childhood Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $600 scholarship is given by her pupils and their parents, students, colleagues, friends and relatives, in memory of Alice V. Borden, 1908-1971, Assistant Professor of Education at the University of British Columbia, who taught and practised pre-school education there from 1958-1971. The intent of the scholarship is to encourage the dynamic spirit of dedication to excellence and integrity in learning and teaching which they were privileged to experience in this rare person and skilful teacher. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to an outstanding student whose teaching practicum is in Early Childhood (K-3). |
| 1942 | 2025W | University of BC Alumni Indigenous Teacher Education Program Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Indigenous Teacher Education Program | V | One or more scholarships totalling $6,450 have been endowed by the UBC Alumni Association to assist students in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the NITEP program co-ordinators. Grades obtained in courses at Indigenous Teacher Education Program field centres will be considered. |
| 1943 | 2025W | Robert W Sterling Memorial Indigenous Teacher Education Program Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Indigenous Teacher Education Program | V | A $1,600 award and certificate has been endowed in memory of Robert W. Sterling by his family, friends and colleagues. Robert Sterling pioneered many firsts in the field of First Nations education. His career spanned more than twenty years and reflected his diverse interests and intellectual pursuits. An alumnus of UBC, Robert’s accomplishments were many, but none prouder than his involvement in the formation and development of the Indigenous Teacher Education Program. The award is made to the student in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program graduating class (spring or previous fall) who has made the greatest contribution to Indigenous Teacher Education Program throughout his/her years in the program and who exemplifies Robert Sterling’s qualities of leadership. The award is made on the recommendation of Indigenous Teacher Education Program. |
| 1945 | 2025W | Amy E Sauder Indigenous Teacher Education Program Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Indigenous Teacher Education Program | V | Scholarships totalling $1,200 have been made possible by a bequest from the late Amy E. Sauder and contributions from the Sauder Foundation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the program co-ordinators. Grades in courses at Indigenous Teacher Education Program field centres will be considered. |
| 1946 | 2025W | Dora S Simpson Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $4,250 have been endowed through a bequest from the late Dora S. Simpson. The awards are made to needy and deserving students in the Faculty of Education on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1947 | 2025W | Dr Thomas A Howitz Prize in Mathematics Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | After serving the University of British Columbia for twenty years, Thomas Howitz died in 1984. To honour his memory, a $100 prize is awarded to an outstanding student in Mathematics Education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Curriculum Studies. |
| 1948 | 2025W | Neville and Gladys Scarfe Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A prize of $2,500 has been endowed in memory of Neville and Gladys Scarfe by their family and friends. Dean Scarfe was regarded as one of the most distinguished scholars in the field of education when he was appointed to head the newly established Faculty of Education at UBC. Dean Scarfe continued to take an active interest in his academic discipline, geography, and more generally, the social studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to an outstanding student intending to teach social studies, and enrolled in the final year of the B.Ed. Program. |
| 1949 | 2025W | Alka Goel Prize in Business Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A prize of $500 has been made available by Dr. and Mrs. D.P. Goel. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education, to the Business Education student with the highest standing in Business Education courses and practice teaching who is completing the final year before entering teaching. |
| 1951 | 2025W | Bryan R Clarke Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $100 prize has been endowed to honour Bryan R. Clarke. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to the graduating student who has the best academic record with deaf and hard of hearing children. |
| 1952 | 2025W | Rob Gray Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Indigenous Teacher Education Program | V | A $800 award has been endowed by family and friends as a memorial to Rob Gray, B.A. ’86, who died tragically in 1988 while continuing studies in the Multicultural and Minority Education Diploma program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of the Indigenous Teacher Education Program to a First Nations student who combines strong academic standing with participation in university and community affairs, and personal qualities of sensitivity, empathy, and humour, qualities for which Rob Gray will be remembered. |
| 1954 | 2025W | C K Choi Scholarship in Secondary Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | One or two scholarships totalling $8,600 have been endowed by the Choi family for outstanding students entering the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program. The scholarship, made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education, is disbursed in three equal instalments, one at the start of each term. |
| 1955 | 2025W | Aunna Currie Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $650 prize has been endowed by the family of Aunna Margaret Currie in her memory. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to an outstanding student entering the final year of the B.Ed. (Secondary) program who intends to teach social studies. |
| 1956 | 2025W | Joseph Katz Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Educational Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $10,100 have been endowed through a bequest by Mary Katz and by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Joseph Katz, a long-term member of the Faculty of Education. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to an outstanding student in Multicultural and Minority Education. |
| 1957 | 2025W | Jack Young Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Two prizes of $400 each have been endowed by John T. (Jack) Young, B.A. (Hons Chem) ’31, M.A. ’32, B.Ed. ’56, Professor Emeritus of Science Education. Prof. Young, a graduate of Kitsilano High School, was an outstanding science teacher in B.C. whose career extended over 56 years with 22 years in secondary schools, two in elementary schools and 19 at UBC in Science Education. The prizes are awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Science Education at the end of the extended practicum to two students demonstrating excellence in teaching secondary science, at least some of which should have been at the junior secondary level. |
| 1958 | 2025W | Chitose Uchida Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $650 prize has been endowed by Dr. M. Uchida in memory of Chitose Uchida, B.A.’16, the first Japanese-Canadian to graduate from UBC in Arts. Miss Uchida taught school in Alberta for many years prior to returning to Vancouver to retire. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to a student entering the Bachelor of Education program with high standing in Arts courses. |
| 1959 | 2025W | Kathleen Elliott Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $1,850 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Kathleen Elliott. It is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Elementary) program who has demonstrated abilities in art and will continue to specialize in Art Education at the elementary level. |
| 1960 | 2025W | Dean of Education Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $51,400 have been endowed by alumni and friends of the Faculty of Education. The award is made to a student in the Teacher Education or Graduate Program in the Faculty of Education with at least one award of a minimum of $1,200 awarded to a student in the Bachelor of Education (Elementary) program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1960 | 2025W | Dean of Education Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $51,400 have been endowed by alumni and friends of the Faculty of Education. The award is made to a student in the Teacher Education or Graduate Program in the Faculty of Education with at least one award of a minimum of $1,200 awarded to a student in the Bachelor of Education (Elementary) program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1961 | 2025W | Dr Jay C Cheng Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | An $900 scholarship has been endowed by the Chinese Canadian Medical Society Foundation for a student in the Faculty of Medicine. Preference is given to a student with an interest in cross-cultural medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 1962 | 2025W | Margaret Cameron Scholarship in Teacher Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Six scholarships of $3,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Margaret Cameron. The scholarship is awarded to a Teacher Education student and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1963 | 2025W | Gordon Sinclair Wilson Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $350 scholarship has been endowed through the bequest of Anna Letitia Wilson, a UBC graduate. The award is offered to a Teacher Education student in the Faculty of Education and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1964 | 2025W | Michael J Crooks Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $11,200 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Michael J. Crooks, a member of the UBC Department of Physics and co-founder of the B.C. Physics Olympiad. The award is offered to a student entering the Secondary Teaching Program in the Faculty of Education who is preparing to teach physics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1965 | 2025W | Hazel and Jack Grimmett Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Four scholarships of $2,850 each, endowed by Hazel and Jack Grimmett, are awarded to students enrolled in the Faculty of Education Teacher Education Program who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1966 | 2025W | Marilyn Hunnings Memorial Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $10,800 have been endowed in memory of Marilyn Hunnings. The award is offered to undergraduate students in Education and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1967 | 2025W | Mary A Bryant Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $1,950 scholarship has been endowed by Mary A. Bryant. The award is offered to a student entering the Faculty of Education’s Secondary Teaching program who has obtained a degree majoring in Biology. Preference may be given to students who have obtained an Honours degree in Biology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1968 | 2025W | Margaret and Peter Lukasevich Memorial Prize in Early Childhood Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Early Childhood Education | V | A $2,200 prize has been endowed in memory of Margaret and Peter Lukasevich by their daughters, Dr. Ann Lukasevich and Mrs. Margaret Tousignant. It is awarded to a graduate student whose scholarly work informs practice in early childhood education. Preference is given to students who have experience working with or teaching young children between the ages of three and eight. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1969 | 2025W | Verna J Kirkness (Ni-jing-jada) Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $9,350 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, colleagues and the University of British Columbia, in honour of Dr. Verna J. Kirkness (Ni-jing-jada), for First Nations student in the Faculty of Education. Preference is given to students involved in academic projects or research that will advance the cause of Indigenous education. Dr. Kirkness was the founding Director of the First Nations House of Learning and the Ts”kel graduate studies programs. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education in consultation with the First Nations House of Learning and, in the case of graduate students, the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1970 | 2025W | Joan Tuey Scholarship in Early Childhood Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $37,900 have been endowed by Leon and Joan Tuey for students in Early Childhood Education. The awards are offered to students in the Teacher Education program concentrating in Early Childhood Education during the practicum and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1971 | 2025W | Leon Tuey Scholarship in Art Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $37,950 have been made available through an endowment established by Leon and Joan Tuey for students in Art Education. The awards are offered to students in the Bachelor of Education concentrating in Art Education and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1972 | 2025W | University Women’s Club of Vancouver Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $2,700 scholarship has been endowed by the University Women’s Club of Vancouver for a student entering the Bachelor of Education program and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1973 | 2025W | Mary Amelia Thomson Prize in Early Childhood Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $550 prize has been endowed through a bequest by Mary Amelia Thomson for a student in Early Childhood Education. Preference is given to those studying the role of education and peace in the lives of young children. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1974 | 2025W | Barry C Munro Memorial Scholarship in Educational Psychology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,300 scholarship has been endowed by the family of Dr. Barry C. Munro for a student doing applied work and research in social behaviour problems in Educational Psychology, with preference to a student studying behavioural learning theory. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Counselling and Educational Psychology and Special Education, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1975 | 2025W | Sonia Craddock Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $1,500 prize has been endowed in memory of Sonia Craddock, elementary teacher, reading researcher, teacher educator and author of children’s literature. The prize is offered to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Education who achieves distinction in the use of children’s literature. Preference is given to a student who uses children’s literature effectively in a teaching practicum. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1976 | 2025W | Elizabeth Kendall Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Language and Literacy Education | V | Scholarships totalling $4,700 have been endowed by Marie Josephine Kendall in honour of her sister. The awards are offered to undergraduate students excelling in English education or language arts and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1977 | 2025W | University Women’s Club of Vancouver Scholarship in Mathematics Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $2,600 scholarship has been endowed by the University Women’s Club of Vancouver Trust Fund for Education for a student entering the Faculty of Education specializing in Mathematics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1978 | 2025W | Ann Hawson Memorial Prize in Language Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Language and Literacy Education | V | A $500 prize has been endowed by friends and family in memory of Ann Hawson (Ph.D.-LLED, 1997), who passed away in 1998, for a graduate student who has achieved a high standing in Language Education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1979 | 2025W | A. Hattrick Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $1,500 scholarship has been endowed by Andrew Hattrick in honour of his family for students in the Secondary Teacher Education Program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1980 | 2025W | Gordon and Marion Smith Prize in Art Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy | V | A $1,400 prize has been endowed by friends and faculty in recognition of Gordon Smith’s lifetime contribution to art education and the support given to him by his wife, Marion. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to a graduate student who shows great potential as an artist and educator. |
| 1981 | 2025W | David Bateson Prize in Science Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | An $500 prize has been endowed by friends and faculty in recognition of Dr. David Bateson’s contribution to science education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to a science education graduate student presenting a paper at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education’s (CSSE) annual meeting. Preference is given to a doctoral student in the early years of the program who has not attended the conference before and has no research or project funding. |
| 1982 | 2025W | Jimmar Memorial Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $3,600 have been endowed through a bequest by James Sigurd Eckman for students in the Faculty of Education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1982 | 2025W | Jimmar Memorial Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,600 have been endowed through a bequest by James Sigurd Eckman for students in the Faculty of Education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1983 | 2025W | Henry & Lily Kung Award in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $2,050 award has been endowed in honour of Henry and Lily Kung for a student in a Bachelor of Education degree program. In addition to having maintained satisfactory academic standing, candidates for the award must have participated actively in extra-curricular or volunteer activities such as professional, school, social and community organizations, athletics or part-time employment. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1984 | 2025W | Gordon Selman Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $1,700 have been made available through an endowment established by family and friends in honour of UBC Professor Gordon Selman (1927-2018) (B.A. 1949, M.A. 1963) for students enrolled in or graduating from the Adult Learning and Education Graduate Program who have made a contribution to understanding the diverse forms and locations of adult learning and education in Canada and its contributions to society. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Educational Studies, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral studies. |
| 1987 | 2025W | Ted T. Aoki Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A prize of $700 has been endowed in honour of the contributions of Professor Ted T. Aoki to recognize an excellent dissertation in the area of curriculum inquiry written by a doctoral student in the Faculty of Education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1989 | 2025W | Penny Gouldstone Prize in Art Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy | V | A $1,500 prize has been endowed by friends, colleagues and alumni to honour the memory of Penny Gouldstone, who made many contributions to the Faculty of Education and art education. Professor Gouldstone’s creative efforts received national recognition and were exhibited by numerous galleries across Canada. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education to a graduate student in art education. |
| 1990 | 2025W | Women in Technology Teacher Education Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Prizes totalling $1000 have been endowed by UBC alumni and friends to provide academic recognition and support for female students majoring in technology studies within the Teacher Education Program, Faculty of Education. The prize was established to encourage an increase in the number of female technology teachers within the B.C. school system. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education, with preference to women who have achieved academic excellence as well as career success in the technology field. |
| 1992 | 2025W | Eleanore Vaines Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $2,350 have been endowed by family, friends, colleagues and alumni in honour of Dr. Eleanore Vaines for students in the Faculty of Education, with preference for students with a concentration or major in Home Economics. Dr. Vaines influenced the thinking and professional practice of educators and home economics professionals in British Columbia and Canada. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 1993 | 2025W | Language and Literacy Education Graduate Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Language and Literacy Education | V | Prizes totalling $6,850 have been endowed by members of the Department of Language and Literacy in the Faculty of Education to support graduate students in the department who have made a noteworthy contribution to research in the areas of language and literacy. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Language and Literacy Education. |
| 1994 | 2025W | Bert McKay Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Indigenous Teacher Education Program | V | A $1,250 award has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Bert McKay, one of the founders of the Indigenous Teacher Education Program at UBC, for a graduating Indigenous Teacher Education Program student who has demonstrated commitment to the growth of First Nations education and has combined good academic standing with participation in university and community activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education in consultation with the Indigenous Teacher Education Program Committee. |
| 1995 | 2025W | Joan Ryan Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Indigenous Teacher Education Program | V | A $1,150 award has been endowed by friends and colleagues in recognition of Joan Ryan, one of the founders of the Indigenous Teacher Education Program at UBC, for a graduating Indigenous Teacher Education Program student with good academic standing who has exemplified volunteerism, persistence and perseverance in completing the Bachelor of Education degree, while demonstrating commitment to the growth of First Nations education and participating in university and community activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education in consultation with the Indigenous Teacher Education Program Committee. |
| 1996 | 2025W | Harry E. Taylor Canadian Indigenous Graduate Prize in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Two prizes of $675 each has been endowed through a bequest from Stanley Taylor to honour his father, Harry E. Taylor, for Canadian indigenous students in a graduate program who are specializing in research that will have a positive impact on improving Canadian indigenous education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education in consultation with the Associate Dean for Indigenous Education and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 1997 | 2025W | Karen Hawkins Memorial Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $2,200 scholarship to honour the memory of Karen Lynn Nimmo Hawkins has been endowed by her family, friends and colleagues for students in the Faculty of Education. Karen was an outstanding educator and inspirational leader with remarkable abilities to empower her students to discover, develop and share their unique talents. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 1998 | 2025W | Wendy K. Sutton Graduate Scholarship in Early Childhood Literacy | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,700 scholarship has been endowed by Dr. Wendy K. Sutton, a specialist in children’s literature and a dedicated educator, for an Education graduate student whose scholarly work advances the understanding and practice of early childhood literacy, with priority given to a graduate student focusing on the preschool years. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Language and Literacy Education in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 1999 | 2025W | Bill Davison Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Language and Literacy Education | V | A $600 prize has been endowed by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Bill Davison (1943-2004) for an outstanding Bachelor of Education (Secondary) student in language and literacy education. As an English instructor at UBC, Bill left a profound legacy through his commitment to inspiring student teachers to bring language and literature into their classrooms. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Language and Literacy Education. |
| 2002 | 2025W | International Tuition Award in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Awards in the amount of $4,000 each are offered by the Faculty of Education to international undergraduate students enrolled in the of the Bachelor of Education Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2004 | 2025W | Barbara Mikulec Prize in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Language and Literacy Education | V | A $1,850 prize has been endowed by Barbara Mikulec, B.Ed. (Elementary), ’69, for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education. The award is offered to students whose teaching practicum demonstrates success in teaching English as an Additional Language, and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2005 | 2025W | Jean Barman Prize in Indigenous Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Indigenous Teacher Education Program | V | Prizes totalling $1,000 have been made available annually for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada pursuing graduate or teacher education degrees based on a project related to Indigenous people. The award is named in honour of Dr. Jean Barman, an outstanding professor who taught and works in this area. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Indigenous Teacher Education Program in consultation with the Office of Indigenous Education. |
| 2006 | 2025W | Agnes Philipps Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $4,600 have been endowed by the Estate of Agnes Philipps for students in the Faculty of Education who have completed or are enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program and have identified Visual Art as a teaching area. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Education. |
| 2007 | 2025W | Donald and Ellen Poulter Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $15,000 are offered by Donald Poulter in memory of his wife, Ellen who dedicated her career to inspiring and teaching students. The scholarships recognize undergraduate and graduate student achievement in the Faculty of Education. Recommendations are made by the Faculty and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2007 | 2025W | Donald and Ellen Poulter Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $15,000 are offered by Donald Poulter in memory of his wife, Ellen who dedicated her career to inspiring and teaching students. The scholarships recognize undergraduate and graduate student achievement in the Faculty of Education. Recommendations are made by the Faculty and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2008 | 2025W | Lena and Theo Thiessen Memorial Service Award in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $1,950 service award is offered by Margareta Thiessen in memory of her parents, who valued education. The service award is made to a student in the Bachelor of Education program who demonstrates leadership in contributing to society by volunteering in their community or in developing countries. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2010 | 2025W | Faculty of Education International Tuition Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Awards in the amount of up to $10,000 each are offered by the University of British Columbia and are funded by the International Student Initiative to international undergraduate students enrolled in the 12-Month Option of the Bachelor of Education Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2011 | 2025W | Indigenous Teacher Education Program Aurora Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Indigenous Teacher Education Program | V | $15,000 entrance award, disbursed over four years, has been made available for students in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program(NITEP) who have achieved good academic standing. Preference will be given to mature students with financial need. Recipients should receive the award for multiple years in a row or intermittently, up to a maximum of four academic years total. Each recipient will receive $3,000 a year. Students in the final year of their degree will receive $6,000. The awards are made on the recommendation of Indigenous Teacher Education Program. |
| 2012 | 2025W | Quan Family Music Educator Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,450 have been made available through an endowment established by the Quan Family for students in the Bachelor of Education program who have demonstrated a passion and extraordinary capability for music education with youth in a group environment. Candidates will have volunteer or extracurricular involvement in music education that includes band, choral, orchestra or jazz ensembles at the secondary level. Preference will be given to candidates who possess the capacity for multiple musical fields. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2014 | 2025W | Dorothy Osborne Educators of Students with Visual Impairments Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $1,600 award has been made available through an endowment established by the Osborne family, in honour of Dorothy Osborne, for a teacher candidate or graduate student who is engaging with students with visual impairments. Preference is given to a student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping others and/or is active in curriculum development. Dorothy was trained as a teacher and in 1935 completed a Bachelor of Arts at UBC. She was the President of the Class of 1935 and is the permanent Vice President of the Class of 1935. She was actively involved with CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind), serving as the President of the CNIB Auxiliary and has served on the Board of the YWCA. She is a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood supporting education for women and a member of the Faculty Women’s Club at UBC. Dorothy has been a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority for over 80 years. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2015 | 2025W | Tina Christopoulos Crudo Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $2,000 scholarship is offered annually for a student in any elementary or primary cohort of the teacher education program who has a focus on primary education and demonstrates academic excellence. The scholarship is created in loving memory of Tina Christopoulos Crudo, who was a passionate teacher and who had a positive impact on countless students during her twenty-year career as an educator. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2017 | 2025W | Associate Dean of Teacher Education Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Prizes totaling $1,000 are offered annually by the Faculty of Education for graduating B.Ed candidates in elementary, middle years or secondary education who have shown consistent, outstanding performance in the area of inquiry. Such teacher candidates will have shown evidence of their exceptional ability to engage thoughtfully in educational study, to raise critical questions about their teaching practice as well as about the future, collective profession, and to situate those questions in their study of the scholarly or policy work and/or practices of other educators. Award-worthy teacher candidates will have expressed their ability to reflect upon and represent their learning experiences (during the Teacher Education Program, both in coursework and fieldwork) in light of a critical engagement with what it means to be a professional and to be engaged in a profession. Recommendations made by the Faculty of Education. |
| 2019 | 2025W | Greg Quan Prize in Music Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Prizes totalling $2,500 have been made available through an endowment established in honour of Gregory M. Quan (B.Ed. 1998, M.Ed. 2004) for outstanding Music Education students in the Bachelor of Education program who are passionate about inspiring and sharing a love of music. Preference will be given to students whose strength is in choral music. Greg Quan teaches high school music, serving as Artistic Director of Choirs and Orchestras at Magee Secondary School in Vancouver. His work to foster mindfulness in his students is recognized by the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. Central in his philosophy of music education is what he calls the Choir Family, where students sing in a safe and nurturing environment and develop close relationships based on trust and support of one another. In 2015 he was recognized as one of the top 100 graduates from the UBC Faculty of Education and in 2019 he was designated a UBC Faculty of Education distinguished alumni. This prize recognizes Greg’s dedication to inspire students through music education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2020 | 2025W | UBC Faculty of Education Community Field Experience Travel Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Awards of up to $10,000 have been made available by the Faculty of Education for Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) teacher candidates taking part in a Community Field Experience (CFE) outside of Metro Vancouver. The award is intended to encourage teacher candidates to participate in rural and international CFEs by providing financial assistance for expenses associated with these placements. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Educations Teacher Education Office. |
| 2021 | 2025W | University Transition Program Early Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $8,500 have been made available annually for graduates of the University Transition Program proceeding directly into an undergraduate program at the university. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the UTP Management Committee in the Faculty of Education. |
| 2022 | 2025W | Dr. Clifford J. Anastasiou Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $4,600 have been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. Clifford J. Kip Anastasiou (1929-2018) by his wife Joan D. Anastasiou (B.A. 1951, M.A. 1954, B.L.S. 1969, M.L.S. 1976) for outstanding Bachelor of Education students who have successfully completed at least one practicum in the B.Ed. program, and have completed at least two upper-level courses in any of the following: Math, Chemistry, Physics or Biology. Dr. Kip (B.A. 1952, M.Ed. 1957, Ph.D.) taught high school science before earning a Ph.D. in Botany. He served as a UBC faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education from 1962 to 1994. Dr. Kip was integral in the development of international curriculum projects in environmental and health education and helped establish the Pacific Circle Consortium (PCC) to promote the collaboratively produced curriculum in the Pacific Region. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2023 | 2025W | Bimema Family Award in Teacher Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,200 have been made available through an endowment established by supporters, faculty, and staff members of the Faculty of Education, for Bachelor of Education students who identify as Black and have achieved good academic standing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2024 | 2025W | Department of Language and Literacy Education Award in French | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Language and Literacy Education | A | Awards are offered annually by the Department of Language and Literacy Education for students in the Faculty of Education on the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses who have successfully completed a French course or workshop offered by the Department of Language and Literacy Education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Language and Literacy Education. |
| 2025 | 2025W | Sandra Cawley Award in Education for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $5,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from the Y. P. Heung Foundation in honour of Sandra Cawley (B.Com. 1981) for a First Nations, Inuit or M?tis student of Canada in the Bachelor of Education program who has achieved good academic standing and demonstrated leadership and community involvement. Sandra developed a very successful career in real estate appraisal and land use, specializing in the valuation of commercial real estate. She has given back to UBC by serving as the Vice-Chair of the UBC Board of Governors and as a Director of UBC Properties Trust. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2026 | 2025W | Dr. Shirley Anne Henslowe Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $32,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Dr. Shirley Anne Henslowe (1929-2017) for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Education. Dr. Henslowe (B.A., B.L.S. 1965, M.Ed. 1972, Ed.D. 1977) taught in the Bella Coola, Victoria, Surrey and Vancouver school districts. While a graduate student at UBC, she was awarded a Killam Doctoral Scholarship. After receiving her Ph.D., Dr. Henslowe taught for ten years in the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2026 | 2025W | Dr. Shirley Anne Henslowe Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $32,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Dr. Shirley Anne Henslowe (1929-2017) for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Education. Dr. Henslowe (B.A., B.L.S. 1965, M.Ed. 1972, Ed.D. 1977) taught in the Bella Coola, Victoria, Surrey and Vancouver school districts. While a graduate student at UBC, she was awarded a Killam Doctoral Scholarship. After receiving her Ph.D., Dr. Henslowe taught for ten years in the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2030 | 2025W | Otto and Marie Pick Award in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Remembering Otto & Marie Pick Charitable Foundation, for Bachelor of Education students who have achieved good academic standing and demonstrated community service, volunteerism and/or leadership skills. Financial need may be considered. Otto and Marie Pick immigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia in 1938 prior to the beginning of World War II and the Nazi occupation of Europe. They were welcomed to Canada with an outpouring of kindness from their neighbours, and through diligence and hard work they established a home in Ontario and later a thriving seed company. This award was established to honour the perseverance Otto and Marie demonstrated as immigrants in a new country and to encourage the next generation of students pursuing a teaching career. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2031 | 2025W | Robert J. Mitchell Memorial Award in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Yvonne Mitchell (B.Ed. 1994, Dip.Ed. 1997, M.Ed. 2006) in memory of Robert J. Mitchell (19462019) for mature students entering the Bachelor of Education program. Preference will be given to students with an interest and/or background in Special Education. Robert was an elementary school teacher for many years, teaching with both compassion and dedication. He was especially committed to supporting students with learning disabilities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2032 | 2025W | Nadene Carline Passion to be a Teacher Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Prizes totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Nadene Carline 761 Foundation in memory of Nadene Carline (1945-2023) for B.Ed. teacher candidates in the Elementary and Middle Years Program whose approach to teaching during their practicum has been exemplary in responding to and exploring learners’ specific interests, and in incorporating these interests into the learning context. Preference will be given to students whose practicum took place in a kindergarten (K) or early primary classroom. Nadene’s rich career in education included time as a kindergarten teacher in Richmond, BC, and as Chair of the Board of Trustees in New Westminster. As a kindergarten teacher, Nadene supervised numerous UBC teacher candidates and her exploratory, responsive approach to child-centered education was recognized by UBC faculty members in research publications as being a model for exceptional teaching. In her approach, Nadene was seen to embrace the unexpected, listen attentively to her learners, and be prepared to improvise in order to elicit spontaneity, creativity and growth in her students. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2105 | 2025W | Annie M Mack Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A bequest from Annie M. Mack, Vancouver, provides a scholarship of $700 to a worthy and deserving student in engineering. |
| 2117 | 2025W | Don Carpenter I E E E Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | One or two scholarships totalling $2,850 have been endowed by a bequest from Clara Laverne Carpenter to honour her husband, Don Carpenter, and to mark his connection with the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers, especially as one of the original members of the old IRE group in Vancouver. The scholarship is offered to students in Electrical Engineering who have good academic standing and propose to specialize in electronics. |
| 2120 | 2025W | Dunsmuir Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A scholarship of $1,500 founded by the Hon. James Dunsmuir, is awarded to the undergraduate student entering third year in the Faculty of Applied Science with the highest standing in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering. |
| 2126 | 2025W | G M Dawson Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A prize of $700 is awarded to the undergraduate student standing highest in the Geological Engineering course, in geological subjects, in the third year of the Faculty of Applied Science, and proceeding to the fourth year. |
| 2134 | 2025W | Letson Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Prizes totaling $12,500 have been endowed by Major General H. F. G. Letson, first UBC graduate in Mechanical Engineering (1919). The prizes, all of equal value, are awarded to the head of the graduating class in each option of the undergraduate Mechanical Engineering program. |
| 2135 | 2025W | Lorne Manning Hill Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $ 1,450 endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Hill in memory of their son, Lorne Manning Hill, is awarded to an undergraduate student proceeding to the degree of B.A.Sc. Selection is based on (1) proficiency in studies, (2) enthusiasm, initiative and leadership, (3) health, and (4) financial need, the factors being given in order of importance. First preference is given to students entering the second year. Should no candidate in the second year be suitably qualified, first year students will be considered. If, in any year, no award is made, two awards may be made in the subsequent year. Although the fund was established to provide a scholarship to be awarded as outlined above, it can be used for other purposes to assist and encourage students in the Faculty of Applied Science. The disposition and selection is made by Enrolment Services on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 2137 | 2025W | Merrill Prindle Book Prize in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A book prize valued at $400 is endowed by a graduate of the University of B.C. to honour his parents and to recognize their contribution to his education, is offered to a student graduating in Engineering. It is awarded on the basis of good academic standing, personal qualities, and character, combined with contributions through active participation in the Engineering Undergraduate Society. |
| 2139 | 2025W | MacKenzie Swan Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $6,650 are awarded to students registered in the second, third or fourth year of the Faculty of Applied Science requesting financial assistance to enable them to continue studies at the University. The award was the gift of the late Colonel W. G. Swan and was made in memory of Catherin MacKenzie Swan, who passed away in December 1961, and their son, William MacKenzie Swan, an outstanding all-round undergraduate student and popular athlete, who died July 28, 1937 as a result of injuries received in a fall from the Pattullo Bridge in New Westminster, on which he was engaged as an Assistant Engineer. In making the awards, consideration will be given to the academic record of the applicants and to their participation in undergraduate affairs. |
| 2150 | 2025W | R Randolph Bruce Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | A scholarship of $800 has been endowed through a bequest by the late Honourable R. Randolph Bruce in memory of his term as Official Visitor. It is offered to the undergraduate student standing highest in the Metals and Materials Engineering course in the third year in Applied Science and proceeding to the fourth year. |
| 2153 | 2025W | Stephen Kenneth Nelson Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A scholarship of $250 has been endowed by friends and classmates of Stephen Kenneth Nelson, who graduated in Geological Engineering from the University in May, 1963, and tragically lost his life while engaged in survey work in August of the same year. It serves to pay tribute, not only to his fine academic record, but also to his outstanding personal qualities. This scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Department to a member of the Dawson Club entering the final year of Geological Engineering or Geology, whose overall qualifications are considered to be the most outstanding. |
| 2157 | 2025W | William McMahan Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $5,150 endowed by William McMahan, Esq., Vancouver, is offered to students entering their second, third, or final year in chemical, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or in forestry. This scholarship is open to sons and daughters of employees of the logging or pulp operation, or head office of Canadian Forest Products Ltd., or, failing a suitable candidate from these operations, to sons and daughters of employees in other operations of the Company. If, in the judgment of the University, there are two students deserving of the award, it will be divided between them. If no such candidate is available, or, in the opinion of the University, no candidate has a sufficiently good academic record to merit the award, the University may grant the scholarship to a worthy and deserving student in Engineering or Forestry from the student body at large. Candidates in the preferred categories should submit their names and details of family service with the Company on their application. |
| 2161 | 2025W | Alfred Flook Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | An award of $300 has been endowed as a memorial to Alfred Flook (B.A.Sc., Chemical Engineering, UBC, 1970) by members of his class, with assistance from the Department of Chemical Engineering and several companies. The award is made to a student completing the third year of Chemical Engineering and proceeding to the final year. It is made on the basis of (1) active participation in student or departmental affairs in Chemical Engineering, (2) pleasing personal qualities and ability to cooperate with others, and only as a deciding factor for those who qualify with respect to (1) and (2), on scholarship ability and financial need. The award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Student President or like officer of the fourth year Chemical Engineering Class. |
| 2162 | 2025W | Frank A Forward Memorial Scholarship in Metallurgy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | In memory of Frank A. Forward and in honour of his long and distinguished career both as Faculty member and as Department Head in Metallurgy, two scholarships totalling $2,600 are awarded to students in Metals and Materials Engineering. The award is made on the basis of academic ability and interest in the field of metallurgy, and on recommendation of a committee chaired by the Head of the Department of Metals and Materials Engineering. |
| 2165 | 2025W | Metallurgy Trust Fund Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | The Metallurgy Trust Fund was established to receive donations and payments from industries which benefit from consultations with faculty in the Department of Metals and Materials Engineering. From this fund, scholarships of $7,000 are awarded to students in Metals and Materials Engineering. The number of scholarships may vary from year to year depending on the quality and number of applicants. Awards are made on the basis of both merit and need, on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Metals and Materials Engineering. |
| 2173 | 2025W | Charles Lindsay Thompson Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $7,250 have been endowed through a bequest from Constance Mabel Thompson. The awards are made to one or more students specializing in courses in electronics or related fields, on the recommendations of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 2176 | 2025W | Lt. Eric Soulis Ditmars Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A scholarship of $1,750 has been endowed by the late William C. Ditmars. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering to a student in the Department who shows promise of outstanding ability and has sound personal qualities and character. |
| 2179 | 2025W | Elephant Guard Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Two awards of $1,000 each have been made available by members of the Mechanical Engineering Club (Class of 1977). They are awarded to students entering the third or fourth year in Mechanical Engineering. The awards are based on active participation in mechanical club activities. Candidates for the awards must have received a second class standing in the previous academic year. Students wishing to be considered should contact the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department no later than January 31st. Applications will be by letter which should indicate the candidate’s activities. |
| 2180 | 2025W | Frederick W Coffin Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $6,150 have been endowed through a bequest from Frederick Winfield Coffin. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering. |
| 2182 | 2025W | Edith Grace Buchan Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | One or more scholarships totalling $2,700 have been endowed by the late Edith Grace Buchan. The awards are available for students in Engineering and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2183 | 2025W | Hector John MacLeod Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Two scholarships of $3,550 each have been established by the late Mrs. Hector John MacLeod as a memorial to her husband, Head of the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from 1936 to 1953 and Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science from 1950 to 1953. The scholarships are awarded to students with high academic standing entering the second year of engineering. |
| 2185 | 2025W | Lefevre Medal and Prize in Chemical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Out of the funds provided by the late Mrs. Lefevre in memory of her husband, Dr. J. M. Lefevre, a medal and prize of $300 is awarded to the student standing highest in general proficiency and research ability in Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science. The award is based on the work of the final two years of the course. |
| 2186 | 2025W | Earl R Peterson Memorial Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more scholarships totalling $10,000 have been endowed as a tribute to the memory and achievement of the late Earl R. Peterson, 1948 Civil Engineering graduate, and former Director, Water Resources Branch, Inland Waters Directorate, Environment Canada, by his wife, Jean Peterson. The awards are made to students with strong academic backgrounds undertaking graduate work in Water Resources on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering. |
| 2187 | 2025W | C S Samis Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | A $350 award has been endowed in honour of Professor C. S. Samis who retired from the Department of Metallurgy in 1977. The award is made to a student entering third or fourth year in the Department of Metals and Materials Engineering, who has demonstrated leadership and active participation in the activities of the Department. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Metals and Materials Engineering. |
| 2189 | 2025W | George E Winkler Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | The bequest of George E. Winkler, a highly successful British Columbia Prospector, provides for scholarship support of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students in geological sciences, geological engineering, and mineral engineering as follows: fellowships and scholarships totalling $13,500 are distributed on the basis of need and distinction to students in the geological and mineralogical sciences. Additional funds may be available to assist students in pursuing their research. Funds are awarded on the recommendation of the department of Geological Sciences. |
| 2190 | 2025W | James B McLaren Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | A scholarship of $600 has been endowed in memory of James B. McLaren, by donations from The Dominion Company and his fellow employees. The award is given to an undergraduate student entering the final year of Engineering and showing special interest in the design of structures for capture and use of solar energy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. |
| 2191 | 2025W | Eldridge Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A prize of $200 has been endowed by the late Mrs. H. E. B. Eldridge. The award is made to the graduating student with the highest standing in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering. |
| 2195 | 2025W | Fluor Canada Ltd Scholarship in Chemical, Materials and Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A scholarship of $1,750 is offered annually by Fluor Canada Ltd., to a 3rd or 4th year student in one of the following disciplines: Chemical, Materials or Mining Engineering, who has actively participated in a multi-disciplinary student design team. Preference will be given to a 4th year student with an interest in pursuing a career in the mining and metals sector, and/or the Engineering, Procurement and Construction industry. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 2196 | 2025W | Faculty of Applied Science Prize for Academic Excellence | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A prize of $500 has been endowed by Dr. V. J. Modi, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, on the occasion of his receipt in 1981 of the Jacob Biely Faculty Research Prize in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the fields of satellite mechanics, aerodynamics, ocean engineering and biomechanics. This prize, to promote and recognize academic excellence, is awarded to a student in the graduating class in the Faculty of Applied Science on the recommendation of the Dean. |
| 2198 | 2025W | Westmin Resources Limited – Dr G M Furnival Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A scholarship of $1,550 has been endowed for students in the second or higher year of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering or Geological Engineering by Westmin Resources Limited, to honour the contributions of Dr. G. M. Furnival to the development of the mineral industry. Candidates must be proceeding to a degree in either Mining and Mineral Process Engineering with specialization in Mining Engineering, or in Geological Engineering with specialization in Mining Geology. This award is made on the basis of both scholarship and demonstrated interest in the mining industry, on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering or Director of Geological Engineering. The award will normally alternate between the two departments. |
| 2198 | 2025W | Westmin Resources Limited – Dr G M Furnival Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A scholarship of $1,550 has been endowed for students in the second or higher year of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering or Geological Engineering by Westmin Resources Limited, to honour the contributions of Dr. G. M. Furnival to the development of the mineral industry. Candidates must be proceeding to a degree in either Mining and Mineral Process Engineering with specialization in Mining Engineering, or in Geological Engineering with specialization in Mining Geology. This award is made on the basis of both scholarship and demonstrated interest in the mining industry, on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering or Director of Geological Engineering. The award will normally alternate between the two departments. |
| 2199 | 2025W | Lornex Mining Corporation – Dr E B Gillanders Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A scholarship of $1,150 has been endowed by Lornex Mining Corporation Ltd. in memory of Dr. Earl B. Gillanders, B.A. (Geology) 1925, M.A. (1926), Ph.D. Princeton (1930) and his many contributions to the mining industry. The award is made to a student proceeding to a B.A.Sc. degree or higher degree in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering. The student must be planning to work in the mining industry following graduation. This award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering. |
| 2200 | 2025W | Mechanical Engineering Communication Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | A $250 prize has been endowed to promote and recognize outstanding communication skills in written or seminar presentations. The award is made on the recommendation of the department to an engineering student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. |
| 2201 | 2025W | G E Ted Baynes Student Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | An award of $3,200 has been endowed by G. E. Baynes, B.A.Sc.’32. The award is made to an undergraduate student in Engineering who is a Canadian citizen and who has demonstrated strong qualities of leadership, combined with active participation in sports. In selecting the candidate, consideration will also be given to academic standing and financial need. The award is made by the Faculty of Applied Science in consultation with the Engineering Undergraduate Society. |
| 2208 | 2025W | Cecil J Coveney Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A scholarship of $650 has been endowed by friends and relatives to honour the memory of Cecil Coveney, who was well-known in the fields of geology and geological engineering. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Geological Engineering to an undergraduate student who has completed third year geological engineering. First preference is given to a student in the exploration option. |
| 2209 | 2025W | Roy Nodwell Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Prizes totalling $2,500 were endowed by friends and former graduates of Engineering Physics on the occasion of Roy Nodwell’s retirement from the Department in 1983, and from the greater community of respectful friends and colleagues on his passing in 2004. The prizes are awarded to students involved in academic project(s) which exhibit a high professional standard and have the potential for introducing an innovative technology. The awards are made on the recommendation of a selection committee appointed by the Director of Engineering Physics. |
| 2210 | 2025W | Sybren Hendrik de Jong Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | A scholarship of $2,050 has been endowed by family and friends of Sybren H. de Jong who taught at UBC for thirty years. The award is made to the student obtaining the highest standing in CE 235 (Plane Surveying). |
| 2213 | 2025W | Cy and Emerald Keyes Scholarship in Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Scholarships to a total of $6,000 have been made available by the late Cy and Emerald Keyes for undergraduate students in Mining Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mining Engineering, to students entering the second or higher year of study in Engineering. The scholarships are available only to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. |
| 2215 | 2025W | Cy and Emerald Keyes Scholarship in Materials Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | Scholarships to a total of $13,300 have been made available by the late Cy and Emerald Keyes for undergraduate students in Materials Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Materials Engineering, to students entering the second or higher year of study in Engineering. The scholarships are available only to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. |
| 2216 | 2025W | Stuart D Cavers Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Prof. Stuart D. Cavers, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc. (Brit. Col.), Ph.D. (Cal Tech), FCIC, P. Eng. (1920-1983) was a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering for 27 years. He took a keen interest in students scholastically and in their activities outside the classroom and after graduation. Prof. Cavers played an active role in university, professional and community affairs including serving on various President’s advisory committees and two terms on Senate. In his memory, a scholarship of $1,050 has been donated by his colleagues, friends, staff, family and students to support and encourage promising undergraduates in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The award is made to a student entering the penultimate or final year in Chemical Engineering. Consideration is given to the student’s academic standing, character, and interest and promise in the field of engineering. The financial circumstances of the candidates may be considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the department in consultation with a representative of the Student Chapter of the C.S.Ch.E./A.I.Ch.E. and a representative of the family. |
| 2217 | 2025W | Frank Vernon Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $7,100 have been endowed by the late Edith Annie Vernon in memory of her husband Frank C. Vernon who was a professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department from 1926 to 1961. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. |
| 2218 | 2025W | Jake Turnbull Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A $250 prize has been endowed by friends and associates of the late John M. Turnbull, B.A.Sc. (McGill) 1897, who passed away in 1982 at the age of 104. Jake Turnbull was a founding member of UBC’s congregation and for many years was a member of the University Senate. He was the second member appointed to the UBC faculty and was for 30 years, the head of the Department of Mining Engineering. He was responsible for recommending that the Sullivan Mine be optioned by Cominco – then the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company Limited. He was the first president of the B.C. and Yukon Chamber of Mines and helped to draw up the first constitution of the Association of Professional Engineers of British Columbia. In addition, he was a guiding spirit in the founding of the Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity and was a poet of no mean stature as well as an accomplished musician. The prize is offered for the best graduating thesis/report for MMPE 493 submitted by a student in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering and is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 2220 | 2025W | Ying Ying Chan Zee Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A scholarship of $250 has been endowed by the family of Mrs. Zee to commemorate her sixtieth birthday, in appreciation of her years of loving guidance and unyielding support, and in admiration of her exemplary generosity towards the needy. The scholarship is awarded to a student entering the final year in the Chemical Engineering Department, with first class standing, who was chosen by the class and the faculty to be the most helpful to others academically. |
| 2221 | 2025W | K B Mathur Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $150 prize, to be used towards the purchase of a technical book, has been endowed in memory of Dr. K. B. Mathur, a highly respected professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering until his untimely death in 1978. The prize is awarded, on the recommendation of the Department, to the Chemical Engineering student with the best final oral presentation in his or her undergraduate thesis (CHBE 492). |
| 2222 | 2025W | Chemical Engineering Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A scholarship of $550 has been endowed through donations from the pulp and paper and petroleum industries and former students. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department to an outstanding student entering second year Chemical Engineering. |
| 2223 | 2025W | Dr Roy Graham Memorial Prize in Geological Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A prize of $750 has been endowed in memory of Roy Graham who graduated in Geological Engineering at the University of British Columbia in 1930. The award is made to a student in the penultimate or final year of Geological Engineering, who shows promise for future professional endeavour in his or her field of study and is active in student affairs either with Georox Club or other campus organizations. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Geological Engineering. |
| 2224 | 2025W | Morris Menzies Prize in Geological Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A $250 prize has been endowed by his friends and family to honour the memory of Morris McCallum Menzies, a prominent mining geologist who graduated in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia in 1949 and received a Master of Applied Science degree in 1951. Mr. Menzies was a major contributor and an enthusiastic backer of the construction of the Geological Sciences Centre on campus. He was a founder and director of Brenda Mines Limited at Peachland, B.C. He received recognition in the International Biographical Roll of Honour in 1983 for distinguished service to mining exploration and development. The prize is awarded to a student in Geological Engineering, who shows outstanding ability and promise in some aspect of geological engineering with emphasis on mineral exploration geology, and who is active in student and departmental affairs. |
| 2225 | 2025W | Francis Alexander Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | One or more scholarships totalling $3,000 have been endowed in memory of Francis Alexander for a student entering third year Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty who will consider the candidate’s interest in student and professional affairs as well as scholastic standing. |
| 2226 | 2025W | Thomas Beeching Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $21,150 have been endowed by the late Thomas Arthur Beeching. The awards are made to engineering students on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 2229 | 2025W | EXPO 86 Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,500 have been endowed for Engineering students demonstrating aptitude in technical design. Preference is given to undergraduate students. The award commemorates the International Exposition held in Vancouver in 1986 and was endowed with the proceeds of a prize won by a team of UBC engineering students in the Innovative Vehicle Design Competition held during the Exposition. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 2230 | 2025W | EXPO 86 Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Three scholarships of $2,500 each are available to students beginning or continuing studies in an undergraduate program in Engineering. The award commemorates the International Exposition held in Vancouver in 1986 and was endowed with the proceeds of a prize won by a team of UBC engineering students in the Innovative Vehicle Design Competition held during the Exposition. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 2232 | 2025W | Walter Shukin Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | A $10,000 scholarship has been endowed by Klohn Crippen Ltd. and the Paul Poohachow family in memory of Walter Shukin. Walter graduated in Civil Engineering from UBC in 1970, and had been a highly esteemed member of Klohn Leonoff Ltd. from time of graduation until his death in 1986. The award is made to an undergraduate student entering fourth year in Civil Engineering who combines a high academic standing with participation in other university or professional activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering. |
| 2236 | 2025W | Harry R Bell Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | Harry R. Bell, P.Eng., has endowed three scholarships of $1,050 each for outstanding undergraduates in Engineering. Preference is given to students in Civil Engineering who have demonstrated interest and accomplishment in surveying or related fields, such as mensuration, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, or topographic and hydrographic surveying. If there are no qualified undergraduates, consideration is given to graduate students in Civil Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the joint recommendation of the Head of the Department of Civil Engineering and the Dean of Applied Science. |
| 2237 | 2025W | Captain C Y Wu Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $7,000 have been endowed by Captain Chao Yu Wu and his wife Chiu Hui Wu, M.Sc., Ph.D., from the proceeds of a retirement allowance for Captain Wu after 17 years of service at B.C. Hydro. Two scholarships are available to students in Engineering Physics, two in Electrical Engineering and a fifth scholarship in Education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Departments of Engineering Physics ($2,800), Electrical and Computer Engineering ($2,800) and Education ($1,400). |
| 2237 | 2025W | Captain C Y Wu Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $7,000 have been endowed by Captain Chao Yu Wu and his wife Chiu Hui Wu, M.Sc., Ph.D., from the proceeds of a retirement allowance for Captain Wu after 17 years of service at B.C. Hydro. Two scholarships are available to students in Engineering Physics, two in Electrical Engineering and a fifth scholarship in Education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Departments of Engineering Physics ($2,800), Electrical and Computer Engineering ($2,800) and Education ($1,400). |
| 2237 | 2025W | Captain C Y Wu Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $7,000 have been endowed by Captain Chao Yu Wu and his wife Chiu Hui Wu, M.Sc., Ph.D., from the proceeds of a retirement allowance for Captain Wu after 17 years of service at B.C. Hydro. Two scholarships are available to students in Engineering Physics, two in Electrical Engineering and a fifth scholarship in Education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Departments of Engineering Physics ($2,800), Electrical and Computer Engineering ($2,800) and Education ($1,400). |
| 2238 | 2025W | Cy and Emerald KEYES Award in Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Awards totalling $20,000 have been made available by the late Cy and Emerald Keyes for students in Mining Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mining Engineering to students demonstrating sound academic progress and promise in the discipline. The awards are available only to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. |
| 2240 | 2025W | Ahmad Bhimani Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A $1,350 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Ahmad Bhimani, by his family, friends and classmates. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science to a student entering fourth year who demonstrates a strong commitment to, and enthusiasm for, academic activities, community endeavours, and sports. |
| 2244 | 2025W | Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Four $2,500 scholarships are awarded to students entering second year engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science based on the performance during the first year of engineering at a B.C. university or community college. |
| 2245 | 2025W | C K Choi Scholarship in Engineering | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $10,000 have been endowed by the Choi family for outstanding students entering engineering from senior secondary school. Subject to continued scholarship standing the scholarship will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Candidates must be nominated by their secondary schools. Nomination packages must be received in the Awards Office by February 28. |
| 2246 | 2025W | Ecowaste Industries Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | An $850 scholarship, endowed by Ecowaste Industries, is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Bio-Resource Engineering to a student with an interest in waste management. |
| 2252 | 2025W | John H Reid Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | A $800 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends in memory of John H. Reid. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Metals and Materials Engineering to a student entering the second year in Metals and Materials Engineering and studying metallurgy. |
| 2254 | 2025W | M M Z Kharadly Student Project Prize in Electrical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | A $250 prize has been endowed by the students, research colleagues and friends of Professor M.M.Z. Kharadly to honour his retirement in 1992. The award is offered on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical Engineering to an undergraduate student whose experimental project demonstrates excellence and creativity. |
| 2256 | 2025W | J K Zee Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $6,250 have been endowed by family and friends in memory of J.K. Zee. The award is offered to an undergraduate or a graduate student in the Faculty of Applied Science, on the recommendation of the Faculty, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2257 | 2025W | Rogers Communications Inc Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $3,300 have been endowed by Rogers Communications Inc. and the Province of British Columbia for students entering the Electrical Engineering program in the Faculty of Applied Science. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2258 | 2025W | UMA Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,600 scholarship has been endowed by UMA Group Limited and the Province of British Columbia for a student entering the second year of a Master of Applied Science program in Civil Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2259 | 2025W | J Fred Muir Memorial Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $16,250 have been endowed through a bequest in memory of J. F. Muir by Lillian Muir. The awards are offered to engineering students on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 2260 | 2025W | Forty-First Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $3,500 scholarship has been endowed by the 41st Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference held in Vancouver in 1991 and by matching funds. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical Engineering to an outstanding student entering third year. The award may be shared with an outstanding student entering second year. |
| 2261 | 2025W | Ernest Peters Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | A $1,800 prize has been endowed by the friends and colleagues of Professor Ernest Peters, to recognize his significant contributions in the fields of hydrometallurgy and materials processing. The prize is made to a graduating student on the recommendation of the Department of Metals and Materials Engineering. |
| 2263 | 2025W | Ken Strauss Memorial Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | A scholarship of $1,500 has been endowed by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Ken Strauss. The award is offered to a student in Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2265 | 2025W | Joe Dellasavia Memorial Prize in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | A $400 prize has been endowed in memory of Joe Dellasavia by friends and colleagues. The award is offered to an undergraduate student in the computer engineering option in Electrical Engineering and is made on the recommendation of the Electrical Engineering department. |
| 2266 | 2025W | Leslie and Greta Carter Memorial Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship equal to the current tuition (credit cost) in second year Applied Science, for the year of the award, has been endowed in memory of Leslie and Greta Carter by their family. It is awarded to an undergraduate student entering second year Engineering and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 2267 | 2025W | Bernard and Dorothy Green Mechanical Engineering Design Competition Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | A $1,250 book award has been endowed by Dr. Sheldon I. Green in honour of his parents for undergraduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering who participate in extracurricular student design competitions. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering to a student who exhibits strong leadership and team spirit. |
| 2268 | 2025W | General Motors of Canada Co. Scholarship in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | A $5,900 scholarship has been endowed by General Motors of Canada Company. The award is offered to a female student in Electrical and Computer Engineering and is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 2271 | 2025W | David Nikkel Memorial Prize in Engineering Design | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | A $350 prize has been endowed in memory of David Wesley Nikkel (B.A.Sc.’95) by friends and colleagues. David (1971-1996), a victim of a SCUBA diving accident at Whytecliff Park in West Vancouver, was an adventurer, a musician and a committed Christian man. David’s generosity, sincerity and undying spirit have a profound and ongoing effect on the lives of his family, friends and all who knew him. In rewarding creativity above academic achievement, the prize recognizes David’s own creativity and passion for nurturing new ideas. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Department to an undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering excelling in creative design. |
| 2272 | 2025W | Rockwell Automation Canada Scholarship in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | A $2,200 scholarship has been endowed by Rockwell Automation Canada Inc. The award is offered to a female student in Electrical and Computer Engineering and is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 2273 | 2025W | PMC-Sierra Founders Award in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Awards totalling $28,500 have been endowed by Kevin Huscroft, a founder of PMC-Sierra, Inc. and enhanced by Greg Aasen and a number of other founders. The awards are offered to students in Computer or Electrical Engineering, or in the Electrical option in Engineering Physics. The awards are made to students with interest and achievement in communication system design or integrated circuit design on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Five awards $5,700 each are made on the recommendation of the Head of Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 2274 | 2025W | Martin R Tupper Memorial Award in Civil Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | An $1000 award has been endowed in memory of Martin R. Tupper by family and friends. The award is offered to an undergraduate student in Civil Engineering who participates and provides leadership in intramurals or in the Engineering Undergraduate Society and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering. |
| 2275 | 2025W | Roy Francis Hooley Memorial Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | A $2,550 scholarship has been endowed in honour of Professor Roy Hooley by his friends, former students and family. Dr. Hooley was an inspiring teacher and an outstanding engineer contributing to many of British Columbia’s landmark engineering projects. The scholarship is offered to a student who shows outstanding ability and aptitude in structural engineering, evidenced by his/her studies in third year of Civil Engineering and the award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 2276 | 2025W | Rona A and H Douglas Wallis Memorial Scholarship in Chemical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $2,700 scholarship has been endowed by J. H. Wallis in memory of his parents Rona A. Hatt (Chem. Eng.’22) and H. Douglas Wallis (Chem. Eng.’24). The award is offered to an undergraduate female student in Chemical Engineering and is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 2277 | 2025W | J Keith Brimacombe Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,000 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. J. Keith Brimacombe. The award is made to a graduate student in Materials Engineering on the recommendation of the Department in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2279 | 2025W | Engineering Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $15,900 have been endowed by alumni and friends for students in Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2281 | 2025W | Piteau Associates Dennis C Martin Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A $2,700 scholarship has been endowed by Piteau Associates Engineering Ltd. and colleagues in memory of Dr. Dennis C. Martin. The award is offered to a third or fourth year undergraduate student in Geological Engineering and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 2283 | 2025W | Ian S Ross Memorial Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | Two awards of $1,000 each have been endowed by family, friends, colleagues, and Westmar Consultants Inc. in memory of Ian S. Ross. The awards are offered to students who demonstrate initiative, leadership and involvement in extra-curricular activities. One award is offered to a student in Mechanical Engineering, the other to a student in Civil Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the respective departments. |
| 2283 | 2025W | Ian S Ross Memorial Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Two awards of $1,000 each have been endowed by family, friends, colleagues, and Westmar Consultants Inc. in memory of Ian S. Ross. The awards are offered to students who demonstrate initiative, leadership and involvement in extra-curricular activities. One award is offered to a student in Mechanical Engineering, the other to a student in Civil Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the respective departments. |
| 2285 | 2025W | Francis E Murray Scholarship in Chemical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $1000 scholarship has been endowed by the late Dr. Frances E. Murray for a student entering second year Chemical Engineering and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical Engineering. |
| 2286 | 2025W | Chemetics Tatsu Ueki Memorial Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | An $1,000 scholarship has been endowed by Chemetics for a student in third year of the Chemical Engineering program (Process Option) or Mechanical Engineering program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 2287 | 2025W | Edward and Aldine Madsen Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $5,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Aldine Florence Madsen and her husband, Edward Madsen (B.Sc. 1949, University of Alberta), for students in Electrical Engineering who have demonstrated an interest in applying their technical knowledge to improving the quality of life of Canadians. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2288 | 2025W | Samuel Steward Fowler Memorial Prize in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A $400 prize has been endowed through a bequest by Frances Tomlinson in memory of her father Samuel Stewart Fowler. The award is offered to a student in the Department of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering and is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department. |
| 2289 | 2025W | Matti Niit Memorial Prize in Electrical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | A $450 prize has been endowed in memory of Matti Niit. The award is offered to an outstanding student in Electrical Engineering, with preference given to a fourth year student. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical Engineering. |
| 2290 | 2025W | Kenneth George VanSacker Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $3,000 have been endowed by Al VanSacker in memory of his son, Kenneth. The awards are offered to students in Electrical Engineering and are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2291 | 2025W | Edward and Rachel Isaacson Memorial Prize in Mining | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A $250 prize has been endowed in memory of Edward and Rachel Isaacson, parents of Dr. Michael Isaacson, former Dean of Applied Science, for a student in the fourth year of the Mining Engineering Program. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Mining Engineering, with preference given to a student who has had experience in the mining industry during the program. |
| 2292 | 2025W | Engineering Physics 50th Anniversary Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $2,200 have been endowed to commemorate Engineering Physics 50th Anniversary. The awards are offered to students in Engineering Physics and are made on the recommendation of the Director of Engineering Physics. |
| 2293 | 2025W | J K Zee Fellowship in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $17,000 fellowship has been endowed in memory of J.K. Zee by family and friends. The award is offered to a graduate student in Electrical and Computing Engineering. The winner may hold the award more than once. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2294 | 2025W | Ian and Frances Dowdeswell Scholarship in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $4,450 have been endowed by Ian and Frances Dowdeswell for students in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 2295 | 2025W | Faculty Memorial Scholarship in Extractive Metallurgy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | A tuition scholarship (credit cost) for the academic year has been endowed by Dr. Ralph Carter in acknowledgement of the many fine instructors of the class of 1948. The award is offered to an undergraduate student entering third or fourth year engineering and specializing in Extractive or Chemical Metallurgy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Metals and Materials Engineering. |
| 2296 | 2025W | Accenture Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | A $1,250 award has been endowed by Accenture Inc. for a student entering the fourth year of a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. In addition to having achieved high academic standing, candidates for the award must have demonstrated leadership and participated actively in extra-curricular or volunteer activities such as professional, school, social and community organizations, athletics or part-time employment. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Departments, alternating between the Department of Computer Science in odd-numbered years and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in even-numbered years. |
| 2297 | 2025W | Sherman Chen Scholarship in Chemical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $29,650 have been endowed by Carol Chen in memory of her husband, Sherman Chen for undergraduate students entering third or fourth year chemical engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. |
| 2298 | 2025W | Eric A. Roenitz Memorial Award in Engineering Physics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $1,850 has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Eric A. Roenitz (1971-1999), for Bachelor of Applied Science students who have demonstrated ingenuity and dedication during their fourth-year ENPH 459 Engineering Physics student project. Eric (B.A.Sc. 1994) was a dedicated and exceptional engineer and a leader who engineered practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems. The awards are is made on the recommendation of the Project Laboratory Director, Engineering Physics Program. |
| 2299 | 2025W | Robert Quarrington Maxwell Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $1,100 have been endowed through a bequest from Robert Quarrington Maxwell for students entering the third year of a Bachelor of Applied Science program in engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 2300 | 2025W | George R. Howey Prize in Chemical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $650 prize has been endowed by friends and family in honour of George R. Howey for the student obtaining the highest standing in third year Chemical Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical Engineering. |
| 2306 | 2025W | David Bell Little Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A scholarship of $1,250 endowed as a memorial to David Bell Little, B.S.F. (1958), by his friends and family, is offered to second year students in the Faculty of Forestry who are proceeding to the third year. It is awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the Faculty, is most outstanding in those qualities of character and leadership, promise and interest in forestry, and scholarship for which David Little was distinguished in his undergraduate and graduate studies at this University. |
| 2308 | 2025W | Malcolm Knapp Spring Camp Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Prizes totalling $3,400 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and relatives in memory of Professor F. Malcolm Knapp (1897-1989) for outstanding students at Spring Camp, based on leadership, participation and/or academic excellence. Professor Knapp was instrumental in the establishment of the Malcom Knapp Research Forest. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2309 | 2025W | Galt Elkington Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A scholarship of $1,250 has been endowed by Dr. and Mrs. Eric H. W. Elkington of Victoria in memory of their son, Galt Elkington, B.Sc., B.A. (McGill), a graduate student at the University of B.C. who lost his life by drowning in August, 1955, while employed with the B.C. Forest Service. In recognition of his special interest in forestry, this scholarship is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Forestry who is completing the third and proceeding to the final year. In making the award, consideration is given, not only to academic standing, but also to personal qualities, character, and interest and promise in the field of Forestry. |
| 2311 | 2025W | H R MacMillan Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Through the generosity of H.R. MacMillan, Esq., C.B.E., D.Sc., L.L.D., four scholarships totalling $6,500 have been endowed for students in Forestry. These awards are as follows: (a) a $1,950 scholarship for the student with the highest standing in second year Forestry; (b) a $1,300 scholarship for the student in second year Forestry with the next highest standing; (c) an $1,950 scholarship for the student with the highest standing in first year Forestry; (d) a $1,300 scholarship for the student in first year Forestry with the next highest standing. These awards, made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, are only available for those who continue their studies in Forestry in the following academic session. |
| 2312 | 2025W | H R MacMillan Prize in Forest Harvesting | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $650 prize, the gift of H.R. MacMillan, Esq., C.B.E., D.Sc., L.L.D., has been endowed for the student graduating with the highest standing in the Forest Operations option. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2313 | 2025W | John E Bier Memorial Prize in Forest Pathology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | As a memorial to Dr. John E. Bier, who served with distinction as Professor in Biology and Botany, and in Forestry, his colleagues and friends have endowed a prize of $200 The prize is awarded to the most outstanding student in Forestry 307. |
| 2318 | 2025W | Ted Johnson Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | In memory of Edward (Ted) William Johnson, who lost his life in September, 1964, prior to continuing his studies in fourth year Forestry, his classmates and friends have established a scholarship. A scholarship of $200 is awarded to the student who shows interest and ability in forest wildlife management as demonstrated by a high standing in Forest Wildlife courses, who is an active member of the Forest Club, and is entering the fourth year of Forestry. A minimum standing of second class is required. |
| 2322 | 2025W | Machinery and Supply Companies Group Forestry Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A scholarship of $400 awarded to a student registered in the Faculty of Forestry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2323 | 2025W | University of BC Sopron Memorial Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | This fund was originally established by the University to assist students in the Sopron Division of the Faculty of Forestry. It now provides scholarships totalling $18,100 for students in any year and faculty. The awards are made by Enrolment Services. |
| 2326 | 2025W | Barry English Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | An award of $400 has been endowed as a memorial to Barry English, B.S.F. 1972 by his classmates and friends. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry to a student entering the final year in the B.S.F. program. The award is made to the student who, in the opinion of the Faculty, best exemplifies the qualities of inspiration and leadership of the man in whose memory the award is established. |
| 2327 | 2025W | Phil Haddock Prize in Silviculture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $200 prize has been endowed by the Forestry graduating class of 1978, to commemorate the contribution of Dr. Phillip G. Haddock. Professor Haddock taught the course in Silviculture for twenty-five years prior to his retirement in 1978. The prize is awarded to the outstanding student in the course Silviculture (FRST 305) and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2330 | 2025W | Mary and Robert Wellwood Memorial Scholarship in Wood Science and Industry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | As a memorial to Mary Virginia Wellwood, B.A. 1951, and Dr. R. W. Wellwood, Professor Emeritus of Forestry, scholarships totalling $3,200 have been endowed for students entering third or fourth year in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference is given to a leading student in the B.Sc. (Wood Products Processing) program exhibiting interest in world affairs. If no eligible student is available, the award is given to a leading student entering third or fourth year Forestry, on the recommendation of the Faculty. No award is less than $1,500 each. |
| 2331 | 2025W | Oscar Soderman Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $4,300 have been endowed through a bequest of the late Daisy Sidney Soderman for worthy and deserving students beginning or continuing studies in Forestry and allied fields or Forest Engineering. If no suitable candidates are eligible in these fields the income will be used for needy students in any year or faculty. |
| 2335 | 2025W | Robert E Mills Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $350 award has been endowed by the Forestry Undergraduate Society and augmented by donations from colleagues of the late Robert E. Mills. Bob Mills was respected and admired by all who knew him. He gave unselfishly of his time both in and out of the classroom and was a strong supporter of student activities. The award is made to a student entering the penultimate or final year in the Faculty of Forestry who combines Bob’s admirable qualities and who demonstrates a similar dedication to the endeavours of the Forestry Undergraduate Society and its members. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Forestry Undergraduate Society. |
| 2337 | 2025W | James Russell Mills Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | An award of $350 has been established through donations by colleagues and friends of the late Russell Mills. Russell Mills’ life was dedicated to the development and application of forest engineering principles in logging. After retirement from industry, he lectured in Industrial Management and Logging in the Faculty of Forestry, UBC, from 1964 to 1969. He had a special interest and involvement in student activities and served as the Honorary President of the Forestry Undergraduate Society in 1967. The award is made to a student entering the penultimate or final year in the Faculty of Forestry who combines Russell’s admirable qualities and who demonstrates a similar dedication to the endeavours of the Forestry Undergraduate Society and its members. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Forestry Undergraduate Society. |
| 2338 | 2025W | Lumber Inspectors’ Benevolent Society Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $650 scholarship has been endowed by the Lumber Inspectors’ Benevolent Society. The Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau was organized in 1903 and incorporated in 1906. Its fundamental objective was to provide an impartial inspection of forest products in a uniform manner in accordance with specifications of a contract between the buyer and seller. The Lumber Inspectors worked exclusively for the PLIB from 1906 until March 30, 1984. The award is made to a graduate student in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference is given to a B.C. resident who is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2339 | 2025W | University of BC Forestry Alumni Division Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A scholarship of $1,300 has been endowed by the University of B.C. Forestry Alumni Division. The award, based on academic achievement and extra-curricular activities, is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry and the Executive of the Forestry Alumni Division. |
| 2341 | 2025W | University of BC Forestry Alumni Division Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $6,200 scholarship has been endowed by the Forestry Alumni Division for a student entering the UBC Faculty of Forestry from Grade XII or a college. The award is based primarily on academic achievement with consideration also given to extra-curricular activities. Candidates must be nominated by their secondary schools. Nomination packages must be received in the Awards Office by February 28. |
| 2342 | 2025W | Backman Scholarship in Forest Resources Management | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | The interest in forest resource policy and economics shown by A.V. Backman (B.A.Sc. ’43, M.F. ’93) and Elizabeth M. Backman (B.A. ’45, B.S.W. ’46) has prompted two scholarships of $1,300 The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry to students entering the final year of the Forest Resources Management program. Both academic achievement and leadership qualities are considered. |
| 2343 | 2025W | Bert Welch TLA Scholarship in Forest Operations | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Through a gift of $2,500 from The Truck Loggers Association, one scholarship, in memory of Bert Welch, is available to second-year students majoring in Forest Operations in the Faculty of Forestry, on the basis of academic standing in the program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2344 | 2025W | Bert Hoffmeister Scholarship in Forest Wildlife | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,200 scholarship has been endowed by The Nature Trust of British Columbia, Wildlife Habitat Canada, Ministry of Environment of the B.C. Government and the Province of B.C. Government to honour the significant contributions of Bert Hoffmeister, the first Chairman of The Nature Trust of British Columbia. The scholarship is made available to graduate students studying forest-dwelling vertebrate wildlife and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2347 | 2025W | Robert J Craig Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A scholarship of $1,250 has been endowed by friends and colleagues to honour Robert J. Craig, to recognize his contributions as a distinguished forester and energetic leader of the Canadian Institute of Forestry as well as University of B.C. Forestry Alumni Division. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry to a student entering fourth-year, who in addition, displays unusual initiative, leadership, and perseverance. |
| 2353 | 2025W | PRT Growing Services Ltd. Silviculture Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $1,250 scholarship has been endowed by PRT Growing Services Ltd. The award is offered in alternating years to the top undergraduate student in forestry studying silviculture and forest seedling culture and to the top undergraduate student in agricultural sciences studying Plant Breeding and Biotechnology. The award is made on recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. |
| 2355 | 2025W | William John Splan Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $17,600 have been endowed through a bequest from Ardath Frances Splan. The award is offered to third or fourth year undergraduate students in Forest Science or Forest Resources Management and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2356 | 2025W | Paul Robert Steiner Memorial Scholarship in Wood Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $3,150 scholarship has been endowed by friends and faculty members in the Department of Wood Science in memory of Paul Robert Steiner. The award is offered to the top undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the B.Sc. (Wood Products Processing) program and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2357 | 2025W | Paper Excellence Bright Futures Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $20,950 have been endowed by Catalyst Paper Corporation, a Paper Excellence company. The awards are offered to undergraduate students from Catalyst Paper Corporation operating communities and surrounding areas. Preference will be given to students from communities outside the Lower Mainland. The awards are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 2359 | 2025W | Emily and Francis Binkley Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $12,100 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Clark S. Binkley, in honour of Emily and Francis Binkley, for outstanding under-represented undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry, such as Indigenous students, refugees, students from rural communities and transfer students from other colleges and universities. Each award should contribute significantly, if not fully, to the cost of tuition for each recipient, with each award being valued ideally at not less than $4,000. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2360 | 2025W | Hugh Robert Duncan Chisholm Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $5,950 have been endowed through the estate of Helen Margaret Clery for students in the Faculty of Forestry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2361 | 2025W | West Fraser Scholarships in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $14,450 have been endowed by West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. for students in Forestry. One award is offered to a graduate student in Advanced Wood Processing and three awards are offered to undergraduate student entering second, third and fourth year forestry who have a particular interest in Industrial Forest Management. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Forestry and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2362 | 2025W | West Fraser Timber Co Ltd Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Five scholarships totalling $13,800 have been endowed by West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry. Three awards are offered to students entering second year after completing their first year in UBC’s Faculty of Forestry and two awards to students entering any year of study and transferring from another faculty, college or university. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2363 | 2025W | University of BC Wood Products Processing Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $2,345 are offered to undergraduate students in Wood Products Processing and are made on the recommendation of the Department of Wood Science. |
| 2364 | 2025W | Weldwood of Canada Limited H Richard Whittall Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $5,750 have been endowed by Weldwood of Canada Limited in honour of H. Richard Whittall. The awards are offered to students studying Forest Ecosystem Management. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2365 | 2025W | Association of BC Forest Professionals Graduating Prize in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Prizes totaling $700 have been endowed by the Association of B.C. Forest Professionals. The award is made to an undergraduate student with the best graduating thesis and/or the best graduating essay in the Faculty of Forestry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2366 | 2025W | Association of BC Forest Professionals Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been endowed by the Association of B.C. Forest Professionals. The award is made to an undergraduate student who is entering second year in the Forest Resources Management program. It is awarded to a student who exhibits a combination of academic achievement and extracurricular involvement and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2367 | 2025W | National Education Initiative Gerhard Kress Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $700 have been endowed by the members of the National Education Initiative in memory of Gerhard Kress. The awards are offered to undergraduate students in the Wood Products Processing program with preference given to students from outside of the province of British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2368 | 2025W | Elizabeth Backman Scholarship in Natural Resources Conservation | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $2,600 scholarship has been endowed by Elizabeth Backman (B.A. ’45, B.S.W. ’46) for an undergraduate student in the fourth year of the Natural Resources Conservation Program in the Faculty of Forestry. First preference is given to a First Nations student and second preference to a student taking Integrated Field School (CONS 451). The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2369 | 2025W | Dean of Forestry Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $17,950 have been endowed by alumni and friends of the Faculty of Forestry for undergraduate students in the faculty. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2370 | 2025W | Jim and Gerry McIntosh Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $1,250 have been endowed by Jim and Gerry McIntosh for undergraduate students entering the second or third year of study in the Faculty of Forestry. In addition to high academic standing, participation in faculty, university, or community activities is also considered. Preference is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2371 | 2025W | Jim and Gerry McIntosh Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $1,850 have been endowed by Jim and Gerry McIntosh for undergraduate students entering the second or third year of study in the Faculty of Forestry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry to students who display scholarship, leadership and active participation in faculty, university or community activities. Preference is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. |
| 2372 | 2025W | Tony Kozak Scholarship in Forest Measurement | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $4,450 scholarship has been endowed in honour of Dr. Tony Kozak’s contributions to the field of forest mensuration and biometrics. The award is offered to undergraduate students entering third or fourth year in the Faculty of Forestry with an interest and demonstrated aptitude quantitative aspects of forestry, wood science, or conservation. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2374 | 2025W | Adrian Weber Memorial Scholarship in Forest Ecology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,700 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Adrian Weber by family, friends and colleagues. The award is offered to a graduate student admitted to or registered in a M.Sc. or a Ph.D. in forest ecology with a preference for a student working on ecosystem-level issues related to sustainable forest ecosystem resources management. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2375 | 2025W | J.Harry G.Smith Award in Forest Resources Management | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $5,550 have been endowed by Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. of Barriere, B.C. in memory of Dr. J. Harry G. Smith, a professor at the UBC Faculty of Forestry for forty years who made major contributions to growth and yield research. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry to undergraduate students transferring into third year from another college or university or to students entering fourth year of the Forest Resources Management Program. Criteria for selection include good academic standing, leadership and participation in outdoor activities. Preference is given to students who have graduated from B.C. secondary schools outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District or the Capital Region District and are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. |
| 2376 | 2025W | J.Harry G.Smith Scholarship in Forest Resources Management | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $5,600 scholarship has been endowed by Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. of Barriere, B.C. in memory of Dr. J. Harry G. Smith, a professor at the UBC Faculty of Forestry for forty years who made major contributions to growth and yield research. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate student undertaking research relevant to growth and yield at a UBC research forest or in forested areas in the interior. In the event that there is no qualified graduate student, the scholarship may be shared equally between two undergraduate students in the Forest Resources Management or Forest Operations Programs. Preference is given to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2377 | 2025W | John Worrall Tree Enthusiast Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Prizes totalling $4,250 have been endowed by colleagues, friends and students in recognition of the outstanding contribution of John Worrall to teaching, student well-being, and the field of forest botany during his thirty-five years with the Faculty of Forestry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry to students who have achieved high standing in Forest Plant Biology and have a demonstrated interest in that field. |
| 2378 | 2025W | Cariboo Woodlot Education Society Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A scholarship of $2,150 has been endowed by the Cariboo Woodlot Education Society to a student entering second or third year of the Forest Resources Management or the Forest Operations Programs in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference is given to students who have graduated from B.C. secondary schools outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District or the Capital Region District. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2380 | 2025W | August and Cristina Crucil Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $2,500 for students in the Faculty of Forestry have been endowed through a bequest by Lorenzo Crucil in memory of his parents. August and Cristina Crucil moved to Sechelt, B.C. in 1938 and from 1938 to 1973 owned and operated Crucil Logging Ltd. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2382 | 2025W | Charles Larre Memorial Graduating Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | An $850 prize and medal have been endowed by the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing and family and friends in memory of Charles Larre to recognize his contributions to Canada’s secondary wood processing industry and his long-term commitment to wood products education. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry to the most outstanding graduating student in the Wood Products Processing Program. |
| 2383 | 2025W | Graduating Class of Forestry 1957 Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Prizes totalling $800 have been endowed by members of the Graduating Class of Forestry 1957 for students in the Faculty of Forestry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2384 | 2025W | Kenneth Graham Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been endowed by family and friends in memory of Kenneth Graham, B.A. (UBC) 1933, M.Sc. (McGill) 1937, Ph.D. (Toronto) 1945. Ken taught forestry entomology at UBC for thirty years and was an international leader in his field. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, to graduate students studying forest health. |
| 2385 | 2025W | Peter Andrew Goloubef Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Undergraduate scholarships totalling $4,700 have been endowed through a bequest by Duka Nadine Roberts in memory of her father, Peter Andrew Goloubef, for students in the Faculty of Forestry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2386 | 2025W | Charlie and Sue Johnson Forestry Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $2,500 scholarship has been endowed by Charlie and Sue Johnson for an undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Forestry with an interest in forest management and silviculture. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2388 | 2025W | Bart van der Kamp Prize in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Prizes totalling $250 have been endowed by colleagues, friends, alumni and students in recognition of the outstanding contribution of Professor Bart van der Kamp to student education and research during his thirty-nine year career with the Faculty of Forestry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to outstanding students undertaking Interior Field School and is based on academic excellence, leadership and participation. |
| 2389 | 2025W | Peter N. Affleck Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Forest Policy | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,100 scholarship has been endowed by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Peter Nelson Affleck (1951-2006), B.S.F. 1975, for a graduate student in Forestry with preference for a student pursuing studies in forest policy. Known across Canada as a leader and advocate for forestry, Peter enjoyed a career that saw him as a student employed in a sawmill in Port Alberni and in the woods. As a Professional Forester, he worked for MacMillan Bloedel and then as an independent consultant before turning to representing the industry through advocacy groups. He served as Vice-President of the Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association and then as Vice-President of Forestry with the Council of Forest Industries of B.C. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2390 | 2025W | FMIBC Scholarship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,050 scholarship has been endowed by the Forest Management Institute of British Columbia (FMIBC) to commemorate the contributions of the Institute and its more than 350 graduates. FMIBC was established in 1985 to provide mid-career continuing education in silviculture and forest engineering to practicing forest professionals in B.C. The award is offered to a graduate student who has worked in the forest sector as a resource professional and is returning to university for further post-secondary study. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2391 | 2025W | Sopron Alumni Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $4,900 have been endowed by the Sopron Alumni for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2395 | 2025W | Dave White Sisco Memorial Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $750 have been endowed by SISCO in memory of Dave White to recognize his pursuit of silviculture and ecosystem restoration to achieve multiple objectives. Dave will be remembered as a widely respected leader in his field and for his love of the outdoors. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry to undergraduate students entering their third or fourth year of study within the Forest Resources Management, Forest Sciences, or Natural Resources Conservation programs. Award candidates must be studying in the area of silviculture and demonstrate an interest in integrated resource management, as well as actively participating in extracurricular activities such as athletics. |
| 2398 | 2025W | K.J. Roller Sopron Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $5,250 have been endowed by the Sopron Alumni and friends for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry in memory of Dr. K.J. Roller, Dean of Forestry at Sopron University in Hungary. Dr. Roller came to Canada in January 1957 with his students, when they were forced to flee their country following the 1956 revolution. The Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia adopted the Sopron University of Forestry and guaranteed its maintenance for five years until the current students graduated. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2399 | 2025W | Gerry Burch Forestry Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $1,500 are offered annually by Gerry Burch (B.A.Sc. in Forest Engineering, 1948) for undergraduate students entering second or third year in the Bachelor of Science in Forestry (B.S.F.) program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2401 | 2025W | Joseph and Joyce Gardner Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $1,600 scholarship has been endowed for an outstanding undergraduate student in the Faculty of Forestry by colleagues and friends of longtime UBC supporters, Dr. Joseph Gardner, Dean of Forestry from 1965 to 1983, and his wife, Mrs. Joyce Gardner. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2402 | 2025W | Wright Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | In memory of Tom Wright, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry from 1963 – 1964, and Virginia Wright, scholarships totalling $2,000 have been endowed by the Heath Family to recognize student achievement in the Faculty of Forestry. The preference is that scholarships are awarded in alternate years to graduate and undergraduate students studying forest economics, forest operations or sustainable forestry. Recommendation is made by the Faculty and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2404 | 2025W | Gary and Louise Kenwood Forestry Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $1,900 award has been made available through an endowment established by Gary and Louise Kenwood for an undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference will be given to a First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada. If there is no eligible Indigenous student in any given year the award may be given to a student with a demonstrated interest and strength in Indigenous issues. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2405 | 2025W | United Benefit Group Fujian Forestry Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $7,000 scholarship has been endowed by Shanghai United Benefit Group for a Chinese national with preference given first and foremost to undergraduate students from the province of Fujian with demonstrated academic excellence who is continuing his / her studies in the Faculty of Forestry. If no suitable undergraduate students are identified then graduate students from Fujian Province will be considered next. If there are no eligible students from that Province a Chinese national from another Province may receive the award. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, and in the case of in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2406 | 2025W | Class of 1961 Forestry Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $2,200 award has been endowed by the Class of 1961 for an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference is given to students who are in good academic standing with demonstrated leadership skills and significant involvement in, or contribution to, university and community activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2407 | 2025W | Dave Husby TLA Scholarship in Forest Operations | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Through a gift of $2,500 from The Truck Loggers Association, a scholarship, in memory of Dave Husby, is available to a third-year student majoring in Forest Operations in the Faculty of Forestry, on the basis of academic standing in the program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2408 | 2025W | Faculty of Forestry International Student Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships of amounts of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international students in the Faculty of Forestry. Students selected for these scholarships must have completed 30 credits towards their undergraduate degree or have a minimum of second-year standing in their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement, engagement in the Faculty, and the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2409 | 2025W | Howard A. Leach Scholarship in Operations Research | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A scholarship of $3,000 has been established by HALCO Software Systems Ltd. in honour of their founder, Howard A. Leach, for a student entering fourth year in the Wood Products Processing program. Preference is given to students who have a demonstrated interest in the field of Operations Research. This award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2410 | 2025W | Dave Currey Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $25,000 are offered by H. David Currey, BASc (Agricultural Engineering) 1950, for students in their second, third, or fourth year pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Forestry. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs, extracurricular activities or community service. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need. No individual award shall exceed $4,000. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2411 | 2025W | Zhan Jianbin and Family Forestry Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $1,700 scholarship has been endowed by Mr. Zhan Jianbin and his family for a Chinese national with demonstrated academic excellence. Preference will be given first to undergraduate students from the province of Fujian who are continuing their studies in the Faculty of Forestry. If no suitable undergraduate students are identified then graduate students from Fujian Province will be considered next. If there are no eligible students from that province a Chinese national from another province may receive the award. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry and, in case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2412 | 2025W | Phillip A. and Katherine Tindle Forestry Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $9,050 award has been endowed in honour of Mr. Phillip A. and Mrs. Katherine Tindle for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry. The award will be given to a student in good academic standing with demonstrated leadership skills and involvement in the community through volunteering and/or community service activities. Mr. Tindle received his Bachelor of Applied Science in Forestry in 1949. Mrs. Tindle’s father, Professor F. Malcolm Knapp, was a leading figure in forestry education at UBC from 1923 until his retirement in 1965. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2413 | 2025W | Robert C. Watters Forestry Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $1,600 award has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Robert (Bob) C. Watters, for an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Forestry. In addition to academic merit, candidates must have demonstrated leadership, community and/or volunteer experience. Preference will be given to mature students and financial need may be considered. After serving with the Calgary Tank Corp in World War II, Bob Watters returned to Canada to finish his higher education at the University of British Columbia, graduating as a Forest Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science in 1952. In 1984, Bob completed his Master’s degree in Forestry from the Faculty of Forestry at UBC. Bob was both a certified Professional Forester and a Professional Engineer. He helped to establish the Forestry and Construction Technology Program at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George, BC. Bob had many passions in life, including skiing, hiking and his family. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2414 | 2025W | Nemeth Forestry Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $1,450 award is offered by Mr. Joseph (Joe) Nemeth and Mrs. Jacqueline Nemeth for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference will be given to students in good academic standing with demonstrated leadership skills or community service activities. Joe Nemeth graduated from the Faculty of Forestry in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and has spent his career as a leader in the forest industry. The Nemeth family believes strongly in giving back to the community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2415 | 2025W | Aboriginal Student Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Three awards of $3,000 each are offered annually to Aboriginal undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry who are in good academic standing. Preference is given to students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to their studies and/or who have had to overcome significant adversity in the pursuit of their university education. These awards are made possible through the support of a private foundation with the intent of increasing the number of Aboriginal forestry professionals. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 2416 | 2025W | John and Jill INNES Award in Forestry for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available through an endowment established by John Innes and family for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis undergraduate students of Canada in the Faculty of Forestry. The awards may be renewable for up to an additional three years provided the recipient remains in good academic standing. Dr. John Innes graduated from Cambridge University in 1983 with a PhD in Geography. In 1999 he joined the UBC Faculty of Forestry and in 2010 became Dean. Dr. Innes has dedicated his career to advancing sustainable forest management practices. These awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2417 | 2025W | BA Blackwell & Associates Scholarship in Fire Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $1,650 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Bruce Blackwell, RPF, RP Bio, founder of BA Blackwell & Associates, for students in the Faculty of Forestry studying fire science. Preference is given to graduate students, however, should there be no eligible graduate students in any given year, the award may be offered to undergraduate students entering fourth year in the Faculty of Forestry with a demonstrated interest in fire science. Bruce received his BSF and MSc from the Faculty of Forestry in 1984 and 1989 respectively. In addition to being a Professional Forester and Biologist, Bruce is considered a provincial expert in fire and fuel management. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2418 | 2025W | Peter H. Pearse Forestry Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $25,200 have been made available through an endowment established by Peter H. Pearse for students in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference will be given to undergraduate First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need. If there are no eligible undergraduate First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students in any given year, then the awards may be given to First Nations, Inuit or Mtis graduate students of Canada or students with a demonstrated interest in Indigenous studies in the Faculty. In the case of First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students, the award may be held for up to four years provided the students remain in good academic standing or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). Dr. Pearse graduated from the Faculty of Forestry in 1956 and subsequently received M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Economics at Edinburgh University before returning to UBC as a professor. A recipient of the Distinguished Forester Award and the Order of Canada, Dr. Pearse established this award to give others the opportunities he has had through access to a world-class education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2419 | 2025W | STEWART Family Forestry Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $5,050 have been made available through an endowment established by the Stewart Family for a third year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Forestry who is in good academic standing. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need. Mr. D. G. (Chick) and Mrs. Marilyn Stewart, along with partner Mr. Victor Rempel, founded S&R Sawmills, a custom-cutting sawmilling company, on the banks of the Fraser River at Port Kells, BC, in 1963. In 1986, Chick and Marilyn became the sole owners of the company and second- and third-generation Stewart’s joined the thriving business. The Stewart family believes strongly in giving back to the community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2420 | 2025W | CENTENNIAL Faculty of Forestry Award for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $3,900 have been made available through an endowment established by the Faculty of Forestry for undergraduate First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada in the Faculty of Forestry in good academic standing. If there are no eligible Indigenous students in any given year then the awards may be given to students in the Faculty of Forestry with a demonstrated interest in Indigenous studies. This endowment has been established in recognition of UBC’s Centennial, and the Faculty and UBC’s shared strategic commitment to Indigenous Engagement. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2421 | 2025W | ASSOCIATION of BC Forest Professionals Sustainable Forest Management Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $1,700 prize has been made available through an endowment established by ForesTrust, registered charity of the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP), for a Master’s student in the faculty of Forestry studying sustainable forest management. Preference is given to students enrolled in the Master of Sustainable Forest Management program who have indicated the intent to become active members of the ABCFP during their career, and who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership skills through their studies. The ABCFP is responsible for registering and regulating British Columbia’s professional foresters and forest technologists and is the largest professional association in Canada. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2422 | 2025W | BARTLETT Tree Experts Urban forestry Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $2,000 award is offered annually by Bartlett Tree Experts for an undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Urban Forestry program in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference will be given to a well-rounded student who demonstrates leadership qualities and an interest in and passion for the field of Urban Forestry. Bartlett Tree Experts was founded in 1907 in New York and is today the largest family-held tree care company in the world. Bartlett Tree Experts strongly believes in giving back to the communities they work and live in. The award is made on the recommendation ofthe Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2423 | 2025W | Ray ROBAZZA Memorial Forestry Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $1,000 have been made available annually by Western Forest Products, in memory of Ray Robazza (1961-2016) for students registered in the Forest Resources Management or Forest Operations Program who are in good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from secondary school in communities where Western Forest Products operates, or to students who have worked for or have a direct family member who works for Western Forest Products. Consideration is given to students with demonstrated passion for forestry and who intend on pursuing a career in the BC coastal forest industry upon graduation. This award was established to celebrate Ray (B.S.F. 1988) and his integrity, joie de vivre and commitment to developing the next generation of foresters.The awards is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2425 | 2025W | Charlie and Sue Johnson Award for Indigenous Students in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $5,800 have been made available through an endowment established by Suzanne Johnson, along with matching funds from the Faculty of Forestry, for First Nations, Inuit, or Metis graduate students of Canada in the Faculty of Forestry who are in good academic standing. If, in any given year, there are no eligible graduate students the award may be given to an undergraduate student in the Faculty. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2426 | 2025W | John Halliday McCrae Memorial Award in Urban Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $4,600 have been made available through a bequest made to the White Rock and Surrey Naturalists Society by John Jack Halliday McCrae (1929-2014) for undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Urban Forestry program who have achieved good academic standing and demonstrated community involvement. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Financial need may be considered. Preference will be given to 3rd or 4th year students. Jack was born in Bassano, Alberta, and was raised in New Westminster, British Columbia. He was a teacher, and taught for a number of years at North Delta High School, where he also served as a librarian. Jack and his wife Jean had a great interest in the environment and were avid hikers and birders. He was an active member of the White Rock and Surrey Naturalists Society, volunteering his time to promote conservation, stewardship and citizen-science. Each award will be valued ideally at not less than $4,000. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2428 | 2025W | Don A. Slack Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $3,750 have been made available through an endowment established by Don A. Slack (B.S.F. 1968), along with matching funds from the Faculty of Forestry, for Bachelor of Science in Forestry students majoring in Forest Resources Management who have achieved good academic standing. Financial need may be considered. Ideally, each award will be valued at not less than $2,000. Don has spent over fifty years in the wood products industry. He began his career in 1969 as a lumber trader at Seaboard Lumber Sales, then traded commodity lumber with two Vancouver lumber wholesaler companies before forming his own company, Daswood Lumber Co Ltd, in 1979. He joined Fraserview Cedar Products (FCP) in 2007, where he worked to expand the companys business to off-shore markets. Don established this award to support the next generation of foresters while they acquire the skills and knowledge they need to steward our forests. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2429 | 2025W | Brian Robert Nielsen Scholarship in Forest Resources Management | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Nielsen Family in honour of Brian Robert Nielsen for outstanding domestic third or fourth-year undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry who are studying forest resource management and have demonstrated an interest in sustainable forest management practices. Brian (B.S.F. 1993) received his Professional Forester designation in 1995, and worked in a variety of forest management and forest product positions. He started his extensive career with road building and logging roles at West Fraser Mills in Quesnel, British Columbia. In 2002 Brian transitioned into manufacturing, starting in quality control for Pacific Inland Resources in Smithers, British Columbia, eventually progressing to a Sawmill Superintendent position. He joined Western Forest Products in 2015 in Cowichan Bay, British Columbia as Operations Manager. He was an avid outdoorsman, and was passionate about sustainable forest management and silviculture. Brian was also an Accredited Silviculture Surveyor and obtained his Interior BC Log Scaling License. This scholarship was established in recognition of Brian’s commitment to excellence in forest resource management. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2430 | 2025W | Susan and John Pichugin Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $3,550 have been made available through an endowment established by Susan Pichugin (B.S.F. 2001) and John Pichugin (B.S.F. 1980), along with matching funds from the Faculty of Forestry, for domestic third-year Bachelor of Science in Forestry students majoring in Forest Resources Management who have demonstrated good academic standing. Susan and John are Registered Professional Foresters, who have worked their entire careers on the coast of British Columbia. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2431 | 2025W | Don Laishley Memorial Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $3,950 have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends, and colleagues, along with matching funds from the Faculty of Forestry, in memory of Don Laishley (1935-2020), for outstanding undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference will be given to students studying Natural Resources Conservation, Forest Sciences, Forest Resources Management, or Forest Operations. Born and raised in Nelson, British Columbia, Don (B.S.F. 1960) began his career working for forest products companies in the interior of British Columbia before joining Forestal International. Don became President and CEO of Forestal, and worked on international forestry projects that took him to forty-four countries. After leaving Forestal, he joined Weldwood as the Woodlands Manager in Hinton, Alberta, where he led a team that managed one million hectares of forest land. Don later became Weldwoods Director of Forest Strategy in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he focused on environmental and science issues, including wildlife habitat biodiversity and Model Forest practices. In 1996, Don was the recipient of the Canadian Forestry Achievement Award from the Canadian Institute of Forestry. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2432 | 2025W | Canfor Award in Forest Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $3,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Canfor for domestic Bachelor of Science students in Forest Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology who have demonstrated good academic standing. Canfor was founded in the 1930s in British Columbia and is one of the world’s leading producers of sustainable wood products. They manufacture sustainable wood products throughout western Canada, the southern United States and Sweden, and are working on new opportunities for bio-based solutions such as low carbon, renewable products. Canfor established this award to support forestry education, innovative and sustainable thinking, and future forestry leaders. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2433 | 2025W | Diamond Head Consulting Award in Forestry for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $3,750 have been made available annually through a gift from Diamond Head Consulting for undergraduate First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada in the Faculty of Forestry who have achieved good academic standing. Preference will be given to students in the Urban Forestry, Natural Resources Conservation, Forest Sciences or Forestry degree programs. Diamond Head Consulting is a Vancouver-based company that was founded in 2001 by two UBC alumni. They are an award-winning environmental consulting firm specializing in urban forestry, ecosystem planning, design and management. Diamond Head Consulting established this award in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to support First Nations, Inuit and M?tis students studying forestry and environmental management. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2434 | 2025W | Rosser Stevens Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Scholarships totalling $1,050 have been made available through an endowment established by Western Coast Enterprises under the leadership of Jerry Mi, in honour of Rosser Stevens, for outstanding third- and fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Forestry students majoring in Forest Resources Management or Forest Operations. Rosser spent more than forty years in the timber industry and worked in roles in Alaska, the United States mainland, and British Columbia. He was involved in the international trade of logs to countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea. Rossers commitment to learn about the cultures of the countries he was selling logs to, and how the logs were being utilized, helped to set him apart from other traders. His commitment to understanding his customers and their needs was the backbone to his success in the western round log trade. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2435 | 2025W | Parkland Burnaby Refinery Award in Urban Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totaling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Parkland Refining for Bachelor of Urban Forestry students who are in good academic standing and have demonstrated community involvement and leadership skills. Parkland Refining is a Canadian convenience store operator and independent petroleum products and fuel retailing company based out of Calgary, Alberta. The company serves customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region and Central and South America through a large portfolio of diverse brands. Parkland Refining is involved with electric vehicle charging, renewable fuels, solar energy and compliance and carbon offset trading. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2436 | 2025W | Sheppard Award in Urban Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $2,100 have been made available annually through an endowment established by Emeritus Professor, Dr. Stephen Sheppard (B.A., M.A., M.Sc. 1978, Ph.D.) and his family, for outstanding fourth-year Bachelor of Urban Forestry students who have demonstrated community involvement and leadership skills. Stephen had a career at UBC that spanned almost twenty-five years. He led the establishment of the Bachelor of Urban Forestry (BUF) degree and was its first program director. Stephen’s commitment to public service, community engagement, and climate change action has left an indelible mark on the program, shaping both the curriculum and the program culture. Stephen is still known to B.U.F. students and his colleagues as a welcoming, compassionate, and committed leader who values community service and engagement, particularly in regards to climate change. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2437 | 2025W | Larry Henkelman Memorial Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Ann Henkelman (B.A. 1974), friends, and family in memory of Larry Henkelman (1952-2022) for Bachelor of Science in Forestry students majoring in Forest Resource Management or Forest Operations. Preference will be given to third- and fourth-year students with a demonstrated focus on timberland planning, appraisal, or valuations, and who demonstrate an interest in working in forestry in BC. Larry (B.S.F. 1975, M.F. 1978) worked at Gold River Logging Division from 1975, through many company changes from Tahsis Co. to Western Forest Products, until 2021. He was a founding member of the Coast Appraisal Advisory Committee, the Chair of the Coast Forest Products Association Timber Pricing Committee and Co-Chair of the Coast MPS Technical Subcommittee. Larry was dedicated to forest management and his enthusiasm and commitment for timber pricing contributed to the development of a mathematical-based defensible stumpage equation under the market pricing system for the coast of BC. For forty years, Larry was a leader in the field of timber appraisals. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2438 | 2025W | Khowutzun Forest Services Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Khowutzun Forest Services for outstanding second- or third-year students in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference will be given to students who are Canadian citizens, who graduated from a high school in BC, and who have demonstrated financial need. Khowutzun Forest Services is owned by the Cowichan Tribes, the largest First Nation Band in BC. They provide forest management services that reflect their heritage, culture and environmental values, and believe in improving forest health and timber yields while conserving wildlife habitats. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2439 | 2025W | Parkland Burnaby Refinery Award in Forest Bioeconomy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Parkland Burnaby Refinery for outstanding Bachelor of Science students in the Forest Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology program. Preference will be given to students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized. Parkland Refining is a Canadian convenience store operator and independent petroleum products and fuel retailing company based out of Calgary, Alberta. The company serves customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region and Central and South America through a large portfolio of diverse brands. Parkland Refining is involved with electric vehicle charging, renewable fuels, solar energy and compliance, and carbon offset trading. Parkland Refinery is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and hopes this award will help foster inclusivity and diversity in Forestry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 2501 | 2025W | Agnes Merle Turnbull Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A scholarship of $500 endowed by Mrs. Agnes Graham Turnbull in honour of her daughter, Agnes Merle Turnbull Porter, is offered to the highest ranking student in first year of the B.Sc. (Food, Nutrition & Health) program, majoring in Nutritional Sciences or Food & Nutritional Sciences joint major, and proceeding to the next year. |
| 2502 | 2025W | Dietitians of Canada Prize in Dietetics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $400 prize has been endowed by the Dietitians of Canada, which was the professional association for dietitians in B.C. from 1956 to 1997. Dietitians of Canada assumed the role of promoting and supporting the profession in 1997, while the BCDNA focused on the regulation of the profession until 2004, when these duties were transferred to the College of Dietitians of B.C. and the BCDNA was dissolved. The prize is awarded to a student in the graduating year who has taken a dietetics major, has high academic standing, and has shown potential for success. Candidates should indicate an intention of continued practice in the field of dietetics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 2504 | 2025W | Dr Alice Ravenhill Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A scholarship of $700 endowed from the bequest of Dr. Alice Ravenhill, is awarded to the student obtaining highest standing in the second year of the B.Sc. (Food, Nutrition & Health), Human Ecology major. |
| 2505 | 2025W | Jessie L. McLenaghen Scholarship in Home Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $1,650 have been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. Jessie L. McLenaghen (1883-1968), for outstanding students in the Faculty of Education who are preparing to become home economics teachers. Dr. McLenaghen was the Provincial Director of Home Economics in British Columbia from 1926 to 1946, and received an honorary doctoral degree from the University of British Columbia in 1956. This scholarship was established in recognition of Dr. McLenaghen’s leadership in the development of Home Economics in British Columbia. The scholarships are made on the recommendation by Faculty in the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy. |
| 2506 | 2025W | Lillian Mae Westcott Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $500 prize has been endowed for the senior student in Family and Nutritional Sciences who has been outstanding in the areas of clothing, textiles and design throughout her course. |
| 2507 | 2025W | Mary Graham Holland Scholarship for Home Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $1,500 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established with a bequest made by the late Mrs. Mary Graham Holland. The scholarship is awarded to a female student entering the Bachelor of Education, Secondary Option in Home Economics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2510 | 2025W | Women’s Canadian Club of Vancouver Scholarship in Food, Nutrition and Health | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $400 scholarship has been endowed by the Women’s Canadian Club of Vancouver for a student entering the fourth year of the Bachelor of Science (Food, Nutrition & Health) Program, based on the recipient’s general proficiency in the work of the third year program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. |
| 2511 | 2025W | BC Home Economics Scholarships Foundation Evelyn Kerr Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Sociology | V | A $1,250 scholarship has been endowed by the British Columbia Home Economics Association Scholarships Foundation in memory of Evelyn Kerr, a well-respected home economics teacher in British Columbia. The award is made to a student entering fourth year in a B.A. program. The student must have completed courses with a focus on the family, and plan to pursue family life education or home economics/family studies teaching. The award is made by the Department of Sociology on the recommendation of Family Studies scholars in that unit. |
| 2514 | 2025W | BC Home Economics Scholarships Foundation Charlotte Black Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $950 scholarship has been endowed by the British Columbia Home Economics Association Scholarships Foundation in memory of Charlotte Black, Director of the School of Home Economics at UBC from 1951 to 1965. The award is made to a student who is preparing for a teaching career in Home Economics Education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 2515 | 2025W | B.C. Home Economics Scholarships Foundation BC Home Economists in Business Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1,200 prize has been endowed by the Home Economists in Business section of the British Columbia Home Economics Scholarships Foundation for a student entering the fourth year in a program in Food, Nutrition and Health with preference for a student who has shown leadership in an undergraduate society. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 2516 | 2025W | Ruth S Bryson Soroptimist Scholarship in Family and Nutritional Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A scholarship of $650 the gift of the Soroptimist International of New Westminster, has been endowed for a student entering first year in the B.Sc. (FNH) program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Awards Committee of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. |
| 2520 | 2025W | Mildred Catherine Orr Memorial Scholarship in Family and Nutritional Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1,650 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Mildred Catherine Orr, former Provincial Director of Home Economics from 1959 to 1968 and is offered to an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Nutritional Sciences. It is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems Awards Committee and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2521 | 2025W | Shuryo Nakai Scholarship in Food Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $4,850 scholarship has been endowed by friends and colleagues in honour of Shuryo Nakai. The award is offered to a student in the field of Food Science and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. In the case of graduate students the award is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2607 | 2025W | Jenkins Marzban Logan Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,500 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP for an outstanding student entering first-year Law. Preference will be given to a First Nations, Inuit or Mtis student of Canada. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2609 | 2025W | Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats Prize in Public International Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $950 prize has been endowed by the Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats (A.I.J.A.) for a student with high standing in Public International Law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2611 | 2025W | Edwards, Kenny & Bray Founders Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Two scholarships of $500 each are offered by Edwards, Kenny & Bray in honour of the contributions of the founders of the firm, The Honourable Mr. Justice John C. Bouck, Jack T. Edwards, QC, Brenton D. Kenny, KC, and Ronald J. Bray, to the profession of law. Each scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student entering the first year of the Peter A. Allard School of Law with high academic standing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2612 | 2025W | Jongman Kim Memorial Prize in Korean Legal Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $450 prize has been endowed in memory of Jongman Kim by his friends, clients and colleagues for a student who has demonstrated excellence in Korean legal studies. Among the first Korean-Canadians to be called to the bar, Jongman Kim dedicated his life to building bridges between the Canadian and Korean cultures and to fostering community leadership among young Korean-Canadians. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2613 | 2025W | Graduating Class of Law 1967 Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $4,550 have been made available through an endowment established by the Class of Law 1967 for students in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Selection is based on academic achievement, athletic achievement, and contributions to the university and community. Financial need may be considered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2614 | 2025W | Fraser Litigation Group Scholarship for Excellence in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Scholarships totalling $3,500 have been made available annually through a gift from Fraser Litigation Group to a J.D. students in the Peter A. Allard School of Law who demonstrates academic excellence and strong connection to the Bulkley, Nechako, Fraser Ft. George or Cariboo Regional District of BC. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2615 | 2025W | Gudmundseth Mickelson LLP Litigation Counsel Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $4,000 award is offered by Gudmundseth Mickelson LLP to a student entering the second or third year of the J.D. program who has demonstrated academic excellence and a demonstrated interest in litigation. This award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2616 | 2025W | Kellough Tillinghast Nitikman Prize in Tax Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,950 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Joel A. Nitikman, KC (B.Sc. 1982, LL.B., LL.M.) in honour of Howard J. Kellough, KC and David R. Tillinghast (1930-2018) for the top graduating student in the LL.M. in Taxation program. Mr. Kellough is a retired tax lawyer and was a founding partner of Mawhinney & Kellough (now Dentons Canada LLP). His practice focused on domestic and international corporate tax matters. He served as Chairman of the Canadian Tax Foundation and the National Tax Section of the Canadian Bar Association. Mr. Tillinghast was an international tax lawyer, and from 1962 to 1965 was the first US Department of the Treasury Special Assistant for International Affairs. He helped develop the US international tax system, the structure of which remains in place today. Mr. Nitikman is a leading Canadian tax litigation lawyer. In 2006 and 2016 he received the Douglas J. Sherbaniuk Distinguished Writing Award from the Canadian Tax Foundation, and in 2012 was awarded a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2711 | 2025W | Graduating Class of Law ’53 Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $1,350 gift of the Class of Law ’53, is awarded to a student in Law. The winner is selected on the basis of scholastic achievement combined with need for financial assistance. Contributions from members of the class are used to provide the scholarship and to establish a fund for maintaining the scholarship in the future. |
| 2712 | 2025W | David Neil Hossie, QC Prize in Corporation Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A prize of $750 endowed by his wife and family in memory of David Neil Hossie, D.S.O., QC, B.A. (Sask.), Rhodes Scholar, B.A., M.A. (Oxford), serves to pay tribute to his fine personal qualities, his distinguished military record in the First World War, and his outstanding record in the legal profession. To commemorate his special professional interests, the prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to a student attaining high proficiency in the field of Corporation Law. |
| 2719 | 2025W | H Carl Goldenberg Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $150 prize, endowed by Senator H. Carl Goldenberg, O.C., O.B.E., Q.C., LL.D., Montreal, Que., is awarded to a deserving student in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2720 | 2025W | Hon R L Maitland Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $700 endowed by the Marion Ray Primrose Conservative Club of Vancouver on behalf of friends of the late Hon. R. L. Maitland, K.C., is awarded to the student who attains the highest standing in the second year of the Law course and is proceeding to the third year of the course. |
| 2723 | 2025W | Ladner Prize in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $150 prize has been endowed by the late Leon J. Ladner, Esq., Q.C., LL.D. It is awarded to a student completing second year in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to student who has obtained the highest aggregate marks. |
| 2724 | 2025W | Lord Denning Scholarship – Class of ’48 | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $350 scholarship has been endowed by the members of the first graduating class from the Peter A. Allard School of Law on the occasion of the visit of Lord Denning, the Master of the Rolls, to the 20th Anniversary Reunion of the class. The scholarship is awarded to a student proceeding to second or third year Law for scholastic achievement and contribution to the activities and welfare of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2726 | 2025W | Malcolm MacIntyre Prize in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,250 prize has been endowed in the Peter A. Allard School of Law for the student with the highest standing in Succession. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2729 | 2025W | Norman MacKenzie Prize in Public International Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | In honour of Dr. Norman MacKenzie a prize of $1,050 established and endowed by the late Walter H. Gage, is offered to the student who obtains the highest standing in Public International Law. |
| 2730 | 2025W | Panvini Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | The income on the bequest from Frank Panvini provides scholarships of $7,900 for students in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty to students with outstanding academic records, or with high scholastic standing combined with need for financial assistance. |
| 2735 | 2025W | Superior Courts Judges’ Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $9,200 has been endowed by Members of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of British Columbia. It is awarded on the basis of proficiency to a student in Law who has completed the first or second year with high standing and is proceeding to the next higher year. At the discretion of the Peter A. Allard School of Law, the sum may be divided to provide two scholarships of $4,000 each. |
| 2741 | 2025W | Peter Howard Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $5,600 scholarship, in memory of Peter Norman Howard (UBC-B.A., 1962 and LL.B., 1965; Harvard-LL.M., 1966), is awarded to a student deserving of financial assistance, who has demonstrated a high level of academic ability and interest in the field of law and who through personal endeavour or participation in student activities and/or athletics, has indicated a potential for excellence and leadership. |
| 2745 | 2025W | Law Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | An award of $700 has been endowed for a student demonstrating a high standard of scholarship in the first or second year of the Peter A. Allard School of Law and who is proceeding to the next higher year of study. In making the award, the student’s financial circumstances may be a factor. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2749 | 2025W | Karen Lysyk Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $4,400 endowed in memory of Karen Lysyk by her family, is awarded to a law student on the basis of scholarly achievement. Preference is given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in environmental law. |
| 2750 | 2025W | Frederick Read Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $1,050 has been endowed by members of the Law Class of 1948 in affectionate memory of Professor Frederick Read, an original member of the Faculty. The award is made to a student entering second or third year, for scholarship and contributions made to the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2755 | 2025W | Harper Grey LLP Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $1,500 is offered by Harper, Grey LLP to a student who has achieved high standing and is entering the second or third year in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2756 | 2025W | Mr Justice Walter Kirke Smith Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $2,050 endowed under the auspices of the Vancouver Bar Association from contributions by members of the bench and bar, honours the memory of Walter Kirke Smith, late Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Mr. Justice Kirke Smith was a 1949 graduate of the Peter A. Allard School of Law who was noted for his scholarship, humour, and particularly his sympathetic but fair response to the problems of those who appeared before him, both litigants and counsel. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty, to a student entering second or third year in the Peter A. Allard School of Law, who has demonstrated excellence in his/her application to the work and life of the Faculty. |
| 2760 | 2025W | Ghent Davis Memorial Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship of $2,000 has been endowed by the late Frances Davis in memory of her husband. The award is made to a student entering the combined LL.B./MBA program, on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, in consultation with the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2761 | 2025W | Jacqueline Dearman Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $400 prize has been endowed by family and friends in memory of Jacqueline Dearman, LL.B. 1979 who died after her call to the Bar of British Columbia in 1981. Jackie was involved with the family law clinic at the Peter A. Allard School of Law and practised in the area of family law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to a student who demonstrates an interest in and a commitment to the area of family law. |
| 2776 | 2025W | M F Jefferson Smith Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $400 award has been endowed in memory of Jeff Smith, B.Comm. LL.B. 1978, by his family and friends. Jeff practised law in Vancouver with a particular emphasis on Criminal Law and Civil Litigation. Jeff was an active person and led a full life. He had the capacity to excel in every endeavour he undertook. He gave of himself fully in all he did and his generosity and warmth characterized his friendships. It is awarded to a student entering second year law with sound academic standing and a positive approach to life. |
| 2785 | 2025W | Diane Kilpatrick Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | In memory of Diane Kilpatrick, LL.B. 1977, her family, friends and associates have endowed a scholarship of $1,750 It is awarded to a woman student entering second year in the Peter A. Allard School of Law, who has demonstrated good academic standing and an interest in helping others. |
| 2788 | 2025W | Advocis Educational Foundation Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $400 prize, endowed by the Advocis Educational Foundation (formerly the Life Underwriters Association of Canada Educational Foundation), is awarded in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty to a student who shows high achievement in the first year course in Contracts. |
| 2790 | 2025W | John Herbert Frederic Stanton Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $250 award has been endowed to commemorate the contribution of John Herbert Frederic Stanton, Supervising Lawyer to the Law Students Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) for eight years. The award is made to a student entering third year Law based on outstanding participation in LSLAP over a two year period. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty in consultation with LSLAP. |
| 2791 | 2025W | Ernie and Peggy Miller Memorial Prize in Family Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | The family and friends of Ernie and Peggy Miller have endowed a prize of $300 in their memory. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law, to an undergraduate student who has shown promise in the study of Family Law. |
| 2797 | 2025W | Graduating Class of Law ’59 Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $1,300 has been endowed by the members of the Class of Law 1959, on the occasion of their 25th reunion. The award is made to a student who has achieved high academic standing in either first or second year of legal studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2798 | 2025W | Ted le Nobel Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $2,150 has been endowed in memory of Ted le Nobel by his family. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law, with preference given to a woman student entering the second year of the undergraduate program. |
| 2800 | 2025W | Hon. Thomas A Dohm, QC Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $1,500 has been endowed by The Hon. Thomas A. Dohm, B.A., QC, LL.D., former Chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of British Columbia, for a student completing first or second year of studies in the Peter A. Allard School of Law who (i) has achieved high academic standing in law courses concerned with human relations; (ii) is in financial need; and (iii) has demonstrated by his or her involvement in student or community affairs a concern for others. |
| 2803 | 2025W | Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP A.J. McClean Prize in Trusts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | The law firm of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP donates one prize of $500 for a student who achieves high standing in Trusts (Law 451). This award honours the contribution of Dr. A.J. (Bertie) McClean to the law school and University of British Columbia as professor, Dean of Peter A. Allard School of Law and Associate Vice-President. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2817 | 2025W | Honourable Kenneth S Fawcus Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $500 has been endowed for a student demonstrating high academic achievement, in the first or second year of study in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. This award is given in memory of the Honourable Kenneth S. Fawcus by members of the law firm of Ferguson Gifford in which he was a partner and by his family, friends and classmates. It honours an individual who was a leading practitioner, judge and teacher and one who contributed fully to the legal life of the province. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2819 | 2025W | Trial Lawyers Association of BC Prize in Civil Litigation | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Two prizes of $500 each are offered annually by the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia to J.D. students in the Peter A. Allard School of Law who achieve high academic standing in a course in Civil Litigation. The donor hopes that these prizes will instill in its recipients a desire to strive for excellence in all aspects of trial practice. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2822 | 2025W | Katherine Genevieve MacDougall Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,250 prize has been made available through an endowment established by family and friends in memory of Katherine Genevieve MacDougall (1970-1986), for a J.D. student who achieves high academic standing in a course with a focus on family law, with priority given to courses that focus on childrens rights. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2823 | 2025W | Leslie E Harowitz Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A prize of $250 has been endowed by friends of Glenrobin in memory of Leslie E. Harowitz. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2829 | 2025W | Cyril White Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $400 has been endowed in memory of Cyril White, QC, by his family, friends and colleagues as a tribute to his contributions to the Province of British Columbia in the legal, judicial, business and political fields. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to a student entering third year law with high academic standing in courses in commercial and business law, who has demonstrated qualities of dedication and leadership in this profession. Preference will be given to a student who graduated from a B.C. high school. |
| 2838 | 2025W | Guild Yule LLP Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $ 1,500 scholarship is offered annually by the law firm Guild Yule LLP to an outstanding student entering their second year of the J.D program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2839 | 2025W | John K Campbell Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $4,350 scholarship, the gift of John K. Campbell, is awarded to a student in the Peter A. Allard School of Law who holds a degree in mining, metallurgy, geology or geological engineering, or other related resource discipline or has demonstrated an interest in the mining industry through past employment. Students must apply in writing to the Office of the Associate Dean, Peter A. Allard School of Law by June 30. Applicants must provide a statement detailing their financial circumstances as financial need will be a consideration. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2840 | 2025W | Ruth Pinkus Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,050 award has been endowed for a student completing first or second year law who has demonstrated a commitment to an involvement in the field of civil rights. Academic standing in the Peter A. Allard School of Law is also a consideration. The award is donated by family and friends in memory of Ruth Pinkus, who as a student in the Peter A. Allard School of Law and as a lawyer was deeply concerned with the rights and freedoms of society. Application forms are available in February at the Office of the Associate Dean and must be submitted to that office by May 1. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2842 | 2025W | Alf M. Edwardson Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $450 prize is awarded to a second year student who achieves high academic achievement in the course of Real Estate Transactions (Law 455). It is given in memory of Alf M. Edwardson by his family, and is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2843 | 2025W | John E Sullivan Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $300 prize has been made available through an endowment established by friends and colleagues in memory of John E. Sullivan (1957-1988), for a J.D. student who has excelled in a first-year constitutional law course. Mr. Sullivan (LL.B. 1983) was a young man whose promising legal career was ended by a tragic accident. He was keenly interested in Canadian constitutional law and, in particular, matters relating to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2844 | 2025W | Raymond G Herbert Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,250 award honours the best all-round graduating student in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Endowed by his many friends, the award honours Ray Herbert, D.F.C., C.D., Q.C., who rendered distinguished service to his country both in war and peace, to his university and its Peter A. Allard School of Law, and to the legal profession in B.C. Candidates must have ranked in the top half in the two preceding winter sessions. Academic achievement, athletic involvement, moral force of character, and ability to serve, work with and lead others are considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2847 | 2025W | Rosina and Gabriel Iacobucci Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Prizes totalling $2,950 have been endowed to honour his parents by the Hon. Mr. Justice Frank Iacobucci, LL.B. ’62, LL.D. ’89, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, and his family. The prizes are awarded on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to students who achieve high standing in Law 359 (Family Law). |
| 2849 | 2025W | Michael E Moran Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $300 prize has been endowed by family and friends in memory of Michael E. (Mickey) Moran, QC, LL.B.’49, in recognition of his fine personal qualities and outstanding record in the legal profession. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to a student of high standing in Law 120 (Criminal Law). |
| 2851 | 2025W | Doris Curtis Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Scholarships totalling $2,850 have been endowed by family and friends in memory of Doris Curtis for women students in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Doris Curtis took a particular interest from the beginning of the law school in 1945 in the welfare of women law students. The scholarships are awarded on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Financial circumstances may be considered. Applicants must apply to the Office of the Dean of Law by May 1 giving a detailed outline of financial circumstances. |
| 2853 | 2025W | Kashmir Singh Manhas Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,400 scholarship, endowed by Kashmir Singh Manhas, is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to an outstanding law student entering final year. |
| 2858 | 2025W | McMillan LLP (Vancouver) Peter M. Bark Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $2,500 is awarded to a full-time law student who achieves high academic performance in their first year of law and has made a significant contribution to law school and community life. This scholarship is to honour the memory of Peter Bark, who worked as a law librarian at McMillan LLP, (formerly Lang Michener LLP), and died in 1990 at the age of 35 from complications arising from HIV/AIDS. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2861 | 2025W | Louis F Lindholm QC Prize in Maritime Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $350 prize has been made available through an endowment established by the estate of Louis F. Lindholm, QC, a graduate of the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC. The prize is awarded to a student who achieves high academic achievement in coursework in marine resources, environmental or natural resources law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2862 | 2025W | Campney & Murphy William R Mead Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to the second year law student who achieves the highest combined academic average in the courses Administrative Law (Law 372) and Labour Law (Law 416). The scholarship has been endowed in memory of William R. Mead by members of his law firm, Campney & Murphy, and by family and friends. It honours an individual who, until his retirement, was a leading practitioner in Canada in the fields of labour and administrative law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2863 | 2025W | Singleton Reynolds Prize in Torts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,000 prize is awarded by the law firm of Singleton Reynolds, to a student who achieves high academic standing in Torts (Law 241). The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2866 | 2025W | James Beatty Ramsay Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,000 scholarship is available to a first year student in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2869 | 2025W | Ed Peck Industrial Relations Prize in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $350 prize has been endowed by friends and colleagues in honour of Ed Peck, former commissioner of the Industrial Relations Council of British Columbia. The award is offered to a student who achieves excellence in the field of industrial relations, with preference being given to a student whose focus is the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2871 | 2025W | Bruce H McColl Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $600 prize has been endowed by his friends and colleagues of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal of British Columbia to honour the Honourable Mr. Justice Bruce H. McColl. The prize is given to an undergraduate achieving excellence in Human Rights Law courses. In the event a course in this area is not offered, it will be given to a student completing a course in Labour Law or Administrative Law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2875 | 2025W | McCarthy Tetrault Diane Mason Memorial Prize in Contract Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $550 prize has been endowed by the law firm of McCarthy Tetrault in memory of Diane Mason. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to a student who achieves excellence in Law 211 (Contracts). |
| 2876 | 2025W | Boyd Ferris Memorial Prize in Advocacy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $500 prize has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Boyd Ferris, Q.C., a highly accomplished and prominent member of the legal profession of B.C. who passed away in 1989, during the same brief period as Mr. Hugh Ladner, Q.C. and Mr. Justice Bruce McColl, Q.C. The award is offered to a student demonstrating excellence in advocacy and is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2877 | 2025W | Hugh Ladner Memorial Prize in Labour Relations | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $500 prize has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Hugh Ladner, QC, a highly accomplished and prominent member of the legal profession of B.C. who passed away in the early 1990’s in the same short period as Mr. Boyd Ferris, QC and Mr. Justice Bruce McColl, QC. The award is offered to a student demonstrating excellence in labour relations and is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2878 | 2025W | Bruce McColl Memorial Prize in Alternate Dispute Resolution | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $500 prize has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Mr. Justice Bruce McColl, QC, a highly accomplished and prominent member of the legal profession of B.C. who passed away in the early 1990’s in the same short period as Mr. Boyd Ferris, QC and Mr. Hugh Ladner, QC The award is offered to a student demonstrating excellence in alternate dispute resolution and is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2879 | 2025W | Law Foundation First Nations Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $13,650 have been endowed by the Law Foundation of British Columbia and the Province of British Columbia. The awards are offered to First Nations students beginning and continuing studies in the Peter A. Allard School of Law and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2881 | 2025W | Stella Chuk Quon Wong Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Scholarships totalling $1,800 have been endowed by Stella Chuk Quon Wong for students in Law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2883 | 2025W | Alexander J Cohen Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $850 award has been endowed in memory of Alexander J. Cohen, and is offered to the graduating J.D. student who best exemplifies U.B.C.’s commitment to advancing knowledge through critical inquiry. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in fundamental research and scholarship which explores law in its social context. The recipient is selected by the Dean of Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2884 | 2025W | Patrick Clery Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Entrance scholarships totalling $5,950 have been endowed through the estate of Helen Margaret Clery. The awards are offered to undergraduate students entering first year law and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 2885 | 2025W | Hon. Thomas A Dohm, QC Prize in Immigration Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Prizes totalling $1,150 the gift of the Honourable Thomas A. Dohm B.A. QC LL.D., are offered to students in Immigration Law (LAW 377). The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2886 | 2025W | Joseph Atkinson Storrow & Caroline Mary Storrow Memorial Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,500 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Joseph Atkinson Storrow and Caroline Mary Storrow by family and friends for the student with the highest standing in the first year of Indigenous Legal Studies and is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2894 | 2025W | Richard T Israels QC Memorial Prize in Advanced Criminal Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,000 prize is offered in memory of Richard T. Israels, Q.C., by his family, through the Israel’s Family Philanthropic Fund at Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver. The prize is awarded to the top student in Advanced Criminal Law (LAW 399) on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2899 | 2025W | George K Fujisawa, QC Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $5,850 scholarship has been endowed in memory of George Kiyoshi Fujisawa, QC, by Davis LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, and enhanced by a number of Mr. Fujisawa’s valued clients. The award is offered to an outstanding student entering Law and is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 2903 | 2025W | H W Wilson Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $5,550 endowed by the H. W. Wilson Foundation, Inc., New York, are offered to students intending to adopt librarianship as a profession. The winners are selected by the School on the basis of academic record, ability, financial need, and promise of success in the field of librarianship. |
| 2906 | 2025W | Stanley T Arkley Scholarship in Librarianship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,000 scholarship is offered by the UBC Alumni Association to honour Stanley T. Arkley (B.A. ’25, LL.B. ’76), President of the Friends of UBC, Inc. (U.S.A.) from 1957 to 1971. The award is offered to a student in the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies on the basis of academic ability and personal qualities and is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 2907 | 2025W | Gordon New Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | A $650 prize, endowed as a memorial to Gordon New by funds collected under the sponsorship of the University of Victoria Library, is offered to a student enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Studies program. It is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies for outstanding work in the course related to College, University, and research libraries. |
| 2908 | 2025W | Stanley and Rose Arkley Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | A prize of $750 endowed by Stanley and Rose Arkley, is offered in the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies to the University graduating student whose contribution in the field of children’s literature is the most outstanding. |
| 2911 | 2025W | Beverley Maureen Becker Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | A prize of $600 has been endowed by family and friends of the late Beverley M. Becker. Ms. Becker was a former student of the UBC School of Librarianship and graduated with her M.L.S. in 1975. The award is made to the top ranking student in the advanced reference course in the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, and is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 2912 | 2025W | Willard Ireland Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | A prize of $500 has been made available by the Archives Association of British Columbia to honour Willard Ireland, Provincial Librarian and Archivist from 1946 to 1974, and to recognize his outstanding contribution in preserving and interpreting the documents of British Columbia’s and Canada’s past. The award is given to an outstanding student in archival studies in the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 2914 | 2025W | University of BC Library Arch & Information Studies Alumni Margaret Burke Sch | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,950 scholarship has been endowed by the Alumni Division of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, in honour of Margaret Burke. In her role of admissions and placement coordinator she provided students of the School with support and counselling for more than 20 years. The award is made on the recommendation of the School to a student entering second year of any program in the School, who has demonstrated academic ability and shown promise of professional achievement. |
| 2915 | 2025W | Dorothy Blakey Smith Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,000 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends, and colleagues of Dorothy Blakey Smith. The award is made to an outstanding student entering the second year of the Master of Archival Studies Program, on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. |
| 2917 | 2025W | James Fraser Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | A $500 prize has been endowed by the Toronto Area Archivists Group Education Foundation in honour of James Fraser. Mr. Fraser was an archivist in New Brunswick and Toronto who died while he was a student in the UBC Master of Archival Studies program. The award is made to a top ranking student in the first year in the M.A.S. program in the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. |
| 2919 | 2025W | University of BC Library Arch & Information Studies Alumni Lois M Bewley Sch | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $600 scholarship honouring Lois M. Bewley’s devotion to teaching and public service is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies to a student with previous library experience who is continuing in the Master of Library and Information Studies program and plans a public librarianship career. |
| 2920 | 2025W | UBC Library Arch & Information Studies Alumni S Rothstein Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,200 scholarship has been endowed to honour Dr. Samuel Rothstein, founding Director of the School of Librarianship. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, to a student selected on the basis of academic achievement and promise of success in librarianship. Financial circumstances of the candidate may be considered. |
| 2921 | 2025W | C William Fraser Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | A $950 prize has been endowed by the College of Physicians & Surgeons, family, friends and colleagues in honour of C. William Fraser. The prize is awarded to a student in the field of health sciences librarianship and is made on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2922 | 2025W | Harold Naugler Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | A $3,350 prize has been made available through an endowment established by friends and family in memory of Harold Naugler. The award will be given to a student in the Masters of Archival Studies Program in the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies who has achieved excellence in the study of electronic records through academic and research work. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2924 | 2025W | Richard David Hughes Scholarship in Library Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,400 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by Richard David Hughes for a student entering the first year of the Master of Library and Information Studies program. The award is offered on the basis of academic achievement and leadership and is made on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2925 | 2025W | Gene Joseph First Nations Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $7,600 scholarship has been endowed in honour of Gene Joseph (MLS ’82) by the British Columbia Library Association, First Nations Interest Group, and the University of British Columbia. The award is offered to a First Nations graduate student in a degree program in the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. It is made on the recommendation of the School, in consultation with the First Nation House of Learning and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2926 | 2025W | Amy M Hutcheson Scholarship in Library Services for Children | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two scholarships of $5,500 each have been endowed through a bequest by Amy Hutcheson. The awards are offered to students entering the second year of studies and proceeding to specialize in library work with Children. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2927 | 2025W | Friends of the Richmond Archives Mary Keen Memorial Prize in Archival Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | A $800 prize has been endowed by Friends of the Richmond Archives to a student in the Master of Archival Studies program, with preference given to a student demonstrating an interest in community records. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. |
| 2928 | 2025W | Sheila Egoff Scholarship in Library & Information Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,750 have been endowed by friends and colleagues to honour Sheila Egoff’s dedication to teaching and to the profession of Library and Information Studies. The scholarships are awarded to students in the Master of Library and Information Studies program with preference to students entering first year. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2929 | 2025W | Ken Haycock Award in Library and Information Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | A $1,750 award has been endowed by friends and colleagues to honour Ken Haycock, Director of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. The award is offered to a graduating student with good academic standing in the Master of Library and Information Studies program who demonstrates leadership skills. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 2930 | 2025W | Edythe Webster Scholarship in Library and Information Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,550 have been endowed by Edythe Webster for students in the Master of Library and Information Studies program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2931 | 2025W | Margaret Fergusson Smith Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,050 scholarship has been endowed in loving memory of UBC alumna Margaret Fergusson Smith (B.A. 1937) by her husband, UBC alumnus Donald Smith (B.A. 1931, B.A. Sc. 1932, M.A.Sc. 1933) and their children. The scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Studies Program. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. |
| 2932 | 2025W | Brock Family Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | Awards totalling $450 have been endowed by the Brock Family and their friends for students graduating with a Masters in Archival Studies from the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies who demonstrate leadership in planning, implementing and promoting the preservation, organization and effective use of society’s recorded information and ideas. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 2933 | 2025W | Ronald Jobe Children’s Literature Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $6,000 have been made available through an endowment established in honour of Dr. Ronald Jobe, for students in the Master of Arts Program in Children’s Literature. Dr. Jobe has been a Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education since 1978. He has created a stimulating atmosphere for scholarship in children’s literature at the university through his dynamic teaching style and involved supervision of graduate theses, as well as his advocacy for the subject both nationally and internationally. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Information (iSchool), in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 2934 | 2025W | Anne and George Piternick Student Research Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,950 have been endowed by family and friends in honour of Anne and George Piternick. Professors Anne and George Piternick taught at the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies for a combined total of 48 years during which they provided, through their teaching and personal research projects, a stimulating scholarly atmosphere for library and information science research. The awards are made on the recommendation of SLAIS to doctoral students in the School. |
| 2935 | 2025W | Library, Archival and Information Studies Co-op Student of the Year Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two awards of $1,000 each are offered to outstanding co-op students in the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies in recognition of outstanding achievement in all aspects, including academic standing, workplace performance, and professional/community involvement. One award is given to student pursuing a Master of Library and Information Studies (M.L.I.S.) degree and one to a student pursuing a Master of Archival Studies (M.A.S.) degree. Students in the Joint M.A.S./M.L.I.S. degree program are considered for the award in their area of Co-op experience. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Director of the Arts Co-op Program in consultation with the Arts Co-op Program Advisory Committee. |
| 3000 | 2025W | Helen Marie Stevenson-Galpin Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $1,550 have been endowed by the family of Helen Marie Stevenson-Galpin for students who excel in social work, as a tribute to all Helen did for her communities, patients, family and friends during her life. The award will have a particular focus on a student’s community or international service, in keeping with Helen’s adventurous and generous life. Financial need may be considered. In the event there are not any eligible undergraduate students, graduate students may be considered. Recommendations are made by the School of Social Work and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3001 | 2025W | Mark Harris Memorial Scholarship in Film Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A scholarship of $2,000 is offered by family, friends, alumni and colleagues in memory of Dr. Mark Harris (MA 92, PhD 98). A much-loved UBC Film Studies instructor, Mark inspired students with his deep passion for cinema as well as his incredible energy, warmth and humor. He was a leading authority on international films and veteran movie critic for the Georgia Straight. The award is offered to a fourth year student in the BA in Film Studies Major or Honors programs or to a student in the MA in Film Studies program, with preference given to students who have demonstrated a passion for cinema. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3002 | 2025W | Fred Herzog Award in Visual Art | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | An award of $5,000 is offered by the Y.P. Heung Foundation in honour of Fred Herzog. A pioneer of colour photography, Mr. Herzog has focused his lens on urban and street life in Vancouver for over 50 years. His substantial body of work has been shown in exhibitions across the country and around the globe. He worked for UBC as a medical photographer for many years, and has previously taught in the fine arts departments at UBC and SFU. The award is available to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a Fine Arts major in the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory who demonstrates volunteerism and community service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3003 | 2025W | Ian Wallace Award in Art History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | An award of $5,000 is offered by the Y.P. Heung Foundation in honour of Ian Wallace (BA’66, MA’88, DLitt’10). A Vancouver-based artist, educator and art historian, Mr. Wallace is known throughout the world for his critical reflections and contributions as a pioneer in photo-conceptual art. He has served as a mentor and teacher to generations of artists, and has had a fundamental role in reinvigorating visual arts education in BC and Canada. The award is available to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student pursuing an Art History major in the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory who demonstrates volunteerism and community service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3004 | 2025W | Valour Award in Arts for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Award totalling $3,200 have made available through an endowment established by an anonymos donor for Indigenous undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts who have demonstrated community involvement and/or leadership. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts, in consultation with the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 3008 | 2025W | Katherine Brearley Scholarship in French | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $8,950 have been endowed by friends and family in memory of Associate Professor Emerita Katherine Brearley (BA 35, MA 39, Doctorat Universit de Paris) to recognize outstanding undergraduate students enrolled in the major or honours program in French. Katherine was a student at UBC in the 1930s and returned as a faculty member for 30 years after studying in post-war Paris. Katherine helped many students not only through the courses she taught, but also in her capacity as Assistant Dean of Women and later as the first Senior Faculty Advisor in the Faculty of Arts. After retiring in 1980, she continued to teach French to school-aged children, pursued her passion for water colour painting and wrote children’s stories. Scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies. |
| 3009 | 2025W | Christopher Gaze Award in Theatre | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | Awards totalling $6,000 are offered by Christopher Gaze, O.B.C. (DLitt 2008), with support from the community, for undergraduate students to complete the Theatre Internship Program at UBC’s Department of Theatre and Film. The Program offers professional work-study opportunities in the form of internship placements with local theatre companies. Best known as Founder and Artistic Director of Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, Christopher Gaze has been instrumental in elevating the performing arts in Vancouver and British Columbia, mentoring emerging talent in the theatre community and fostering young actors and audiences through outreach and education. Recommendation is made by the Department of Theatre and Film. |
| 3010 | 2025W | Katherine Brearley Arts Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarship(s) totalling $27,800 have been endowed by friends and family in honour of Associate Professor Emerita Katherine Brearley (BA ’35, MA ’39, Doctorat Universit de Paris) for undergraduate students entering their third or fourth year of study in the Faculty of Arts (Vancouver Campus). Katherine Brearley was a student at UBC in the 1930s and returned for a long career as a faculty member, Assistant Dean of Women and the first Senior Faculty Advisor in the Faculty of Arts. Professor Brearley had a significant impact on the many students she taught, mentored and inspired. Qualified students must have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average of 80% in the previous winter session; and, in their current winter session, students must have officially declared a major/honours/combined specialization. In selecting recipients, consideration is given to both scholarly excellence and the demonstrated ability to work with and lead others in student and community activities at the university, local, national and international level. The awards are made on the recommendation of a selection committee within the Faculty of Arts. |
| 3012 | 2025W | Katherine Brearley Entrance Scholarship in Arts for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $5,000 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and family, in memory of Associate Professor Emerita Katherine Brearley (B.A.-‘1935, MA ’39, Doctorat Universit de Paris), for outstanding First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada entering the Faculty of Arts from Secondary School. Recipients will be selected based on their academic achievements as well as their character and leadership qualities as demonstrated by contributions to their community. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the awards can be renewed for an additional three years or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Katherine was a student at UBC in the 1930s and returned as a faculty member for 30 years after studying in post-war Paris. Katherine helped many students not only through the courses she taught, but also in her capacity of Assistant Dean of Women and later as the first Senior Faculty Advisor in the Faculty of Arts. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts |
| 3013 | 2025W | Katherine Brearley Entrance Scholarship in Arts | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $13,000 have been endowed by friends and family in memory of Associate Professor Emerita Katherine Brearley (BA ’35, MA ’39, Doctorat Universit de Paris) for students of academic distinction entering the Faculty of Arts from Secondary School. Katherine was a student at UBC in the 1930s and returned as a faculty member for 30 years after studying in post-war Paris. Katherine helped many students not only through the courses she taught, but also in her capacity of Assistant Dean of Women and later as the first Senior Faculty Advisor in the Faculty of Arts. Recipients will be selected based their academic achievements as well as their character and leadership qualities as demonstrated by contributions to their community. Preference will be given to students who attended Secondary School in Surrey or White Rock, British Columbia or in Calgary, Alberta. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Major Entrance Scholarship selection committee and the Faculty of Arts. |
| 3015 | 2025W | BIE International Student Merit Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | Scholarships valued up to $15,000 each are offered to continuing international students in the Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) program at the Vancouver School of Economics. Students selected for these scholarships must have completed at least 30 credits towards their BIE degree or have a minimum of second-year standing in their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement, engagement in the program, and the potential to make a scholarly contribution within the BIE program. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics. |
| 3016 | 2025W | Gitanjali STEVENS Prize in International Relations | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Centre for International Relations | V | A $1,000 prize is offered annually by the Goel Family Charitable Foundation to an undergraduate student studying International Relations with a focus on India. The award is made on the recommendation of the Chair of the International Relations program. |
| 3017 | 2025W | Judy BROWN Memorial Prize in Canadian Literature | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $1,900 prize has been made available through an endowment established by family, colleagues and friends in memory of Judy Brown. This prize will be offered to a Faculty of Arts undergraduate student completing third year for the best essay on Canadian literature submitted for a course in the Department of English. This award is given in honour of Judy’s passion for Canadian literature and her many contributions to UBC since 1978. Judy was a beloved teacher who supervised dozens of Honours and Master’s theses, an Associate Editor at Canadian Literature, a founding member of UBC’s Master of Arts in Children’s Literature, an instructor at UBC’s Writing Centre and co-author of writing handbooks used throughout Canada. She was also the recipient of many awards, including the 3M National Teaching Fellowship, the UBC Killam Teaching Prize and the Margaret Fulton Award. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English. |
| 3018 | 2025W | CANADIAN Literature Student Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | An award of up to $1,500 is offered annually to a UBC undergraduate Arts Co-op student completing a one year work term at Canadian Literature to acquire practical experience in publishing, research and writing. Founded in 1959, the publication includes a large selection of book reviews, original poetry, and peer-reviewed articles. It was one of the first academic journals in Canada to establish a website and is now widely available in electronic format. Many of its past editors are prominent scholars, including George Woodcock, William H. New, Eva-Marie Kr?ller, and Laurie Ricou. Canadian Literature is a primary and essential reference source for readers, scholars, and students of Canadian writing. This award is made on the recommendation of the Committee of Canadian Literature within the Faculty of Arts. |
| 3019 | 2025W | Mo Lin Yu Memorial Prize in the Faculty of Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A $5,950 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Simmon Yu, son of Mo Lin Yu for the top academic student who has completed their third year in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. This prize was created to honour the memory of Mo Ling Yu, the matriarch of the Yu family, who came to Canada in the 1980s. Mo Lin did not have the opportunity to study at UBC but always had a passion for learning and felt that young people should be encouraged in their endeavour to achieve academic excellence in higher education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 3021 | 2025W | Stanley M Grant Scholarship in English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Scholarships totalling $43,100 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Dr. Stanley M Grant for students enrolled in the Department of English who have completed their first year. Dr. Grant (1924-2015) was a graduate of UBC (BA Arts ’49). He went on to obtain his MD with a specialty in Pathology at McGill. Dr. Grant was the District Coroner in Nanaimo, BC for a number of years. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of English, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3022 | 2025W | Manzalaoui Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | A $5,750 prize has been made available through an endowment established with a gift from the Estate of Mahmoud Aly Manzalaoui for a student who has excelled in a course in the language and/or literature of Middle English or Old English. Dr. Manzalaoui (1924-2015) was a scholar, teacher and friend to generations of students in Egypt, England and at the University of British Columbia. Those UBC students who took his course on Chaucer and other medieval topics will remember him for his lively classroom readings and informative lectures. He worked hard to impress on all of his students the importance of literature and its relation to life. The award is made on the recommendation of the Facility of Arts, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3024 | 2025W | Neil Freeman Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $2,000 scholarship is offered annually by Julie Stockton in memory of her husband, Neil Freeman. Professor Emeritus Neil Freeman taught in the Department of Theatre and Film from 1991 to 2006. He was renowned for his unique approach to the unlocking of Shakespearean text for young actors. Students always left his classes with a new respect for Shakespeare and new insights in how to decipher the mysteries of the Bard. His research into the First Folio and his writing on the use of these texts for the actor changed the way Shakespeare is approached by thousands of actors around the world. The scholarship is given to an undergraduate or graduate student in theatre who shows exceptional aptitude for Shakespeare or advancement of Shakespearean research. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3025 | 2025W | GRATIAS Vobis Ago Award in Creative Writing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | Awards totalling $1,000 are offered annually by alumnus, Jeffrey Hsu (BFA 2012) for students in any year of study pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Master of Fine Arts degree in the Creative Writing Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Creative Writing Program faculty members in the Faculty of Arts and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3026 | 2025W | Joan Wright HASSELL Prize in Visual Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | A $3,400 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Hassell Construction Ltd. on behalf of her family to honour Joan Wright Hassell. The prize is for an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates great promise and artistic ability in painting. Joan Hassell had a passion for painting in watercolour and oils. She spent much of her free time painting and sold a few of her pieces but gifted many more, choosing to share her talent with friends and loved ones freely. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3027 | 2025W | Jerry WASSERMAN Scholarship in English and Theatre | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $1,000 scholarship is offered annually by friends, colleagues and former students in honour of Jerry Wasserman’s 44 year career as a Professor of English and Theatre at UBC. The scholarship is given to an undergraduate student in the third or fourth year majoring in English, Theatre, or both, who has demonstrated academic excellence as well as promise in the performing arts (through practical activities such as acting, directing, dance, design, scriptwriting, etc.). Preference will be given to double majors in English and Theatre. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of English in even years, and the Department of Theatre and Film in odd years. |
| 3029 | 2025W | Elizabeth LAMBERTON Scholarship in Voice | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $7,050 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Elizabeth Jean Lamberton. The scholarships are available to students in the School of Music studying vocal performance or opera. Dr. Lamberton (1954-2016) was a Musicologist who began her piano studies at the age of 4 with her mother and achieved her A. Mus. at age 18, winning the silver medal. After completing her B. Mus. at the University of Regina, Dr. Lamberton continued her studies at UBC. She completed her M.A. thesis on Brahms’ piano quintet in 1978 and her Ph.D in 1988, with a dissertation on the writings of 19th century French music critic Ernest Reyer. Dr. Lamberton’s life was shaped by her profound commitment to teaching. She taught music history at Kwantlen Polytechnic University from 1993 to 2012. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3030 | 2025W | Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Public Policy and Global Affairs | V | Awards of $1,500 (undergraduate) or $2,000 (graduate) each are provided annually by the Liu Institute for Global Issues to support full-time UBC undergraduate students of at least third year standing or graduate students who are selected to participate in research on nuclear disarmament and global security, and who satisfactorily complete a research paper. Selection of participants will be based on (1) the potential and originality of the proposed research project, (2) applicants research fit and knowledgeability about nuclear disarmament and/or global security, and (3) applicants records of achievement; a balance of disciplines, gender, and experience levels will also be taken into consideration. The award is funded by an endowment provided by the Simons Foundation to advance the understanding of disarmament and arms control issues among UBC students. Awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3031 | 2025W | Professor Jean Laponce Memorial Prize in Political Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | A $1,700 prize has been made available through an endowment established by friends and family in memory of Professor Jean Laponce to an undergraduate honours student in the Department of Political Science who presents the best thesis. Professor Emeritus Jean Laponce joined UBC in 1956 as the university’s first full-time political scientist. He directed the UBC political science honours program and left an indelible mark not only on the university, but also on the broader political science community. UBC awarded Professor Laponce with an honorary degree (LL.D. honoris causa) in recognition of his long service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Political Science. |
| 3032 | 2025W | Arts Internship Student of the Year Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually to a student in the Arts Internship Program (AIP) who has made the most significant impact and meaningful contributions to the AIP, Faculty of Arts and community throughout their internship experience. The Arts Internship Program offers undergraduate Arts students the opportunity to expand their knowledge, experience, networks, and potential future career success through volunteer internships with non-profit organizations in the Lower Mainland. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts, in consultation with the Center of Student Involvement and Careers. |
| 3033 | 2025W | Professor Manzalaoui Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Prizes totalling $6,350 have been made available through an endowment for graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in a course in the language and/or literature of Middle English or the English Renaissance. Professor Manzalaoui (1924-2015) was a scholar, teacher and friend to generations of students in Egypt, England and at the University of British Columbia. Those UBC students who took his course on Chaucer and other medieval topics will remember him for his lively classroom readings and informative lectures. He worked hard to impress on all of his students the importance of literature and its relation to life. The prizes will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral studies. |
| 3034 | 2025W | Huston Family Scholarship in Bachelor of International Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | A $3,500 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the Huston Family Foundation in recognition of D.R. Huston (M.A. Economics 1990) and his family, for the top academic student entering second year of the Bachelor of International Economics program. This scholarship has been established to provide incentive for students to strive for excellence and to recognize outstanding achievement. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics. |
| 3035 | 2025W | Huston Family Scholarship in Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | A $6,300 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the Huston Family Foundation in recognition of D.R. Huston (M.A. Economics 1990) and his family, for the top academic student entering a Major, Honours, or Combined Major program in Economics. This scholarship has been established to provide incentive for students to strive for excellence and to recognize outstanding achievement. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics. |
| 3036 | 2025W | Patricia M. Mohr Award in International Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | A $11,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Patricia M. Mohr (B.A. Economics 1968, M.A. Economics 1970) for an undergraduate students in the Bachelor of International Economics program. To be considered, the recipients must be a Canadian citizen and within the top 25% of their year in the International Economics program. The student should be highly motivated with considerable ambition for their coming careers. Preference will be given to a student demonstrating financial need. Patricia Mohr is an internationally respected Canadian economist and commodities expert who served as Scotiabank’s Vice-President, Economics and Commodity Market Specialist, before her retirement. She designed the Scotiabank Commodity Price Index, the first index to track price trends for Canadian commodities in export markets. Ms. Mohr created this award as part of her charitable mission to build a strong Canadian economy through education, innovation and international trade. It is dedicated to the memory of her parents, Russel Earl Mohr and Margaret McKinlay Mohr (n?e Paterson), and her grandmother, Margaret Mohr (n?e Gottinger). This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics. |
| 3038 | 2025W | BIE International Student Major Entrance Scholarship Transition Bursary | International Student Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | A one-time award up to the full cost of tuition and fees is offered by the Vancouver School of Economics to undergraduate students who fail to meet the renewal criteria for the Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) International Major Entrance Scholarship and have experienced circumstances that affected their performance in the previous Winter Session. The Transition Bursary will support the recipient as they work to regain their eligibility. The bursary is adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the International Student Initiative. |
| 3040 | 2025W | Brittany Jang Prize in Urban Futures | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Geography | V | Three prizes of $500 each are awarded annually to top academic students in lower-level required courses in the Urban Studies Program in the Faculty of Arts. Preference will be given to top students from URST 200 or GEOG 250. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Chair of Urban Studies Coordinating Committee and the Department of Geography. |
| 3041 | 2025W | Nicholas S. Sawchen Undergraduate Award in Slavic Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies | V | Awards totalling $27,800 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Nicholas Stephen Sawchen for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts who have excelled in a Slavic culture, language or literature course and are in good academic standing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies. |
| 3042 | 2025W | Edna Dharmaratne Award in Linguistics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Linguistics | V | An award of $2,000 is offered annually by alumni, faculty, students and staff of the Department of Linguistics in honour of Edna Dharmaratne for undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Linguistics who have achieved good academic standing and demonstrated volunteerism. Financial need may be considered. Edna Dharmaratne served as the Administrator of the Department of Linguistics from 1997 to 2017. She was the face and cornerstone of the Department, and is admired for strength of character and generosity. This award was established in recognition of Edna’s legacy of compassion, competence and integrity. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Linguistics, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3043 | 2025W | Ellen Neel and Beau Dick Award in Art History, Visual Art and Theory | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | Awards totalling $2,450 have been made available through an endowment established by the Audain Foundation, the Faculty of Arts, friends and family in memory of Ellen Neel and Beau Dick, for Indigenous students enrolled in a major, minor or graduate program in the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) who are in good academic standing. Ellen Neel (1916-1966) was a Kwakwaka’wakw artist and the first woman recognized for carving poles on the Northwest Coast. In 1948 Neel presented the Victory Through Honour pole to the UBC Alma Mater Society in front of a crowd of six thousand people. Chief Beau Dick, Walas Gwy Um (1955-2017) was an expert carver and knowledge keeper of Kwakwaka’wakw ceremonial tradition who activated ceremony as a way to engage contemporary politics. He was AHVA Artist in Residence from 2013-2017. Neel and Dick were known for their powerful advocacy on behalf of their communities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art, and Theory, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3045 | 2025W | Takao Tanabe and Anona Thorne Scholarship in Visual Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | Two $1,250 scholarships are offered annually by Takao Tanabe C.M., O.B.C., and Anona Thorne (B.A. 1991, M.Sc. 1993) for an outstanding Bachelor of Fine Arts student majoring in Visual Art who has completed a 300-level intermediate painting course. Takao Tanabe is one of Canada’s most influential painters, receiving the Audain Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Visual Arts in 2013. This scholarship honours Takao and Anona’s commitment to fostering the next generation of artistic talent. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory. |
| 3047 | 2025W | Audain Foundation Travel Award – UBC Vancouver | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | A $7,500 travel award has been made available annually through a gift from the Audain Foundation for Bachelor of Fine Arts or Master of Fine Arts students specializing in Visual Art who are undertaking travel to broaden their knowledge of historical and contemporary art. The Audain Foundation was established in 1997 to champion the visual arts in British Columbia through support for exhibitions, galleries, awards, and capital projects at arts galleries and universities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3048 | 2025W | Y.P. Heung Foundation Award in Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Awards totalling $30,000 valued at $5,000 each, have been made available annually through a gift from the Y.P. Heung Foundation for domestic undergraduate students 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. |
| 3049 | 2025W | Y.P. Heung Foundation Award in Arts for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Awards 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. |
| 3050 | 2025W | Ralph and Barbara James Memorial Scholarship in English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually by Arlene James through a gift from the Ralph and Barbara James Family Fund held at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver, in memory of her parents, Ralph James (1923-2014) and Barbara James (1929-2020). The scholarships are for outstanding Bachelor of Arts students majoring in English Literature. Ralph was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and received a Bachelor of Commerce from UBC in 1947 after serving with the Canadian Army in World War II. He started his own business, Ralph’s Auto Supply, in 1961. Barbara (n?e Fingard) was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and moved with her family to Vancouver at age sixteen. She took home economic classes at UBC, and enjoyed fishing, boating, and traveling. Ralph and Barbara were voracious readers and committed to education, and this scholarship was established in their memory to encourage students in their study of literature. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of English Language and Literatures. |
| 3052 | 2025W | Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language Program Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies | A | Awards totalling $108,000, valued at $3,000 each, have been made available annually by the Association des Collges et Universits de la Francophonie Canadienne (ACUFC) for domestic undergraduate degree program students and graduate program (MA, PhD) students whose course load is 50% in or related to French. This award is part of the Postsecondary Studies in French as Second Language Program established by the Government of Canada and the ACUFC to support bilingualism. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of French, Hispanics and Italian Studies. |
| 3053 | 2025W | Rogers Communications Award in Film Production | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | Awards totalling $3,000 have been made available annually through the Rogers Multicultural Film Endowment Fund for domestic Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production students who are First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis, or who identify as Black, entering the program directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Students will be academically qualified, and demonstrated artistic and creative interests. Subject to continued good academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film. |
| 3054 | 2025W | Susanne Lester Award in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice | V | Awards totalling $2,850 have been made available through an endowment established by CUPE 2950 in memory of Susanne Lester (1949-2020), for outstanding fourth-year Bachelor of Arts students majoring in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice who have demonstrated an interest in labour movements, womens history, Indigenous rights, or intersectional feminisms. Susanne was one of UBCs longest-standing employees with fifty years of service, and began her career in 1969 as a reference assistant in Koerner Library. Susanne was passionate about womens rights, social justice, and equality and was one of the founding organizing committee members instrumental in creating the Association of University and College Employees (AUCE) Local 1. Susanne played an integral part in the first collective agreement negotiations by AUCE Local 1 that resulted in the first fully-funded maternity leave top-up in Canada, setting a precedent across the country. AUCE Local 1 later joined CUPE and became CUPE 2950. Susanne worked closely with the CUPE 2950 executive while raising her three children, and served in multiple leadership positions over several decades. She canvassed, campaigned, protested and marched for many worthy causes and was always committed to stand-up for and work towards social justice for all. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice. |
| 3055 | 2025W | Angelica Camata Memorial Scholarship in Theatre | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | Scholarships totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Craig T. Wilson in memory of his grandmother, Angelica Marguerita Camata (n?e Brunoro), for outstanding Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts students in Theatre Studies, Acting or Design and Production. Angelica (1887-1970) was raised in St. Stefano, a small town in northern Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1913. She always loved opera, and even though she has no formal education beyond grade three, she was able to identify any Verdi or Puccini aria upon hearing only three notes. She was also involved in theatre and both acted and directed. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film. |
| 3056 | 2025W | Chung Family Scholarship in Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $24,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Michael Chung and his family, for outstanding undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts. The Chung family are originally from Hong Kong and established this scholarship in recognition of their family values, which include a good education, a hardworking attitude, and actively contributing to a better community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts |
| 3057 | 2025W | Mary Whiton Calkins Scholarship in Psychology and Philosophy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychology (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $350 have been made available annually by the Department of Psychology, in memory of Mary Whiton Calkins, for outstanding undergraduate students in the Department of Psychology or the Department of Philosophy, in their graduating year of study. Applicants must major in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy; major in Philosophy with a minor in Psychology; or double major in both Psychology and Philosophy. Mary was among the first generation of women in the early 20th century to enter the field of psychology. Despite being a skilled student, she was denied official registration at Harvard University because she was a woman but granted guest status to access resources. Inspired by the obstacles that Mary faced, a group of UBC Psychology undergraduate students campaigned to establish an award in her name. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychology. |
| 3058 | 2025W | Eric Eich Scholarship in Psychology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychology (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $500 have been made available annually by the Department of Psychology, in honor of Dr. Eric Eich, for outstanding Bachelor of Arts students of Psychology in their graduating year. Dr. Eich, a former Department Head of the UBC Department of Psychology, is a Distinguished University Scholar and Professor Emeritus who has received numerous awards for his contributions to research and teaching. For six years, he served as a member of the National Academy of Science’s Committee on Techniques for Enhancement of Human Performance and was appointed to the Editorial Board of Psychological Science in 2007. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychology |
| 3059 | 2025W | Dr. Yosef Wosk Award in Arts One | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Yosef Wosk, OC, OBC, for outstanding students enrolled in the Arts One program. Dr. Wosk (B.A. 1971) was one of the first students enrolled in the newly developed Arts One program in 1967. He subsequently earned seven university degrees and received two honorary doctorates. Dr. Wosk was awarded the Freedom of the City award by the City of Vancouver, and is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a Member of the Order of British Columbia, a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and a recipient of both the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 3060 | 2025W | ORICE Experiential Education Accessibility Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards totalling $3,000 have been made available annually by the UBC Office of Regional & International Community Engagement (ORICE) for all student volunteers participating in an ORICE program who are part of historically, persistently, or systematically marginalized groups. Marginalized groups could include those experiencing social, political, or economic discrimination due to unequal power dynamics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. |
| 3061 | 2025W | Adel Foundation Award in Classical Persian Poetry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,500 have been made available through an endowment established with donations from the Adel Foundation Fund, a donor-advised fund held at the Private Giving Foundation, in honour of Mahmoud Adel-Sabzevari, for outstanding students studying classical Persian poetry in the Department of Asian Studies. Preference will be given to students that have demonstrated an interest in Persian poetry through coursework and/or writing their own Persian poetry. After growing up as an orphan in poverty, Mahmoud Adel-Sabzevari studied History and Geography in the late 1930s at the University of Tehran. His expertise was wide-ranging and endured throughout his life: he was a renowned author, editor, translator and teacher in the arts and sciences, and aged 90 he translated a defining encyclopedic volume of Quranic works into Persian. His most significant passion was Persian literature, and this award has been created to honour his legacy. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3062 | 2025W | Emily Selwood Memorial Award in Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Awards totalling $2,800 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family, and the wider community in memory of Emily Selwood (2003-2021) for incoming first-year students entering the Faculty of Arts directly from high school who demonstrate an interest in social sciences and a commitment to community leadership or volunteering. Preference will be given to students from British Columbia. Emily’s passion for social sciences brought her to study at UBC in the Faculty of Arts in the fall of 2021, where she loved her classes and quickly formed extraordinary friendships. Her kind and gentle spirit touched many lives in her 18 short years: her compassion and dedication to service led her to give back to community, help those in need, and protect the environment. She was an accomplished rower and loved camping, hiking, and being in nature. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 3063 | 2025W | Dr. Dan Small Prize in the Urban Ethnographic Field School | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Sociology | V | Prizes totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Dan Small (B.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. 2003) for third- or fourth-year students enrolled in the Urban Ethnographic Field School who have the best final project(s). Dr. Small is a medical anthropologist and Research Associate in the Department of Anthropology at UBC. He was a co-founder of Insite, North Americas first sanctioned supervised-injection facility, and has developed and established other initiatives including employment and support services for marginalized populations, housing, and social enterprises. Using his experience in medical regulation and medical student assessment, he has been involved with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC from 2000-2014, and the Medical Council of Canada from 2007-2014. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Departments of Sociology and Anthropology. |
| 3064 | 2025W | Honours Award in Sociology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Sociology | V | A $300 award has been made available annually through the Department of Sociology for undergraduate students enrolled in the Honours Program with the most outstanding Honours Thesis. Students must be enrolled during the academic year (September to April) and are nominated by the student’s faculty supervisor, based on the merits of the thesis. Awards are made on the recommendation of Department of Sociology. |
| 3065 | 2025W | Undergraduate Teaching Assistance Award in Sociology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Sociology | V | A $500 award has been made available annually through the Department of Sociology for the most outstanding undergraduate Teaching Assistant (TA) for the current academic year. Students must demonstrate excellence in their role as an undergraduate TA and must have completed a minimum number of credits as a TA for Sociology courses as required. Eligible students are nominated by the faculty working with the Teaching Assistant. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Sociology. |
| 3066 | 2025W | Francesco Duina Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Sociology | V | A $300 award has been made available annually through the Department of Sociology for students who submit the best undergraduate paper to Sojourners, the Department of Sociology’s undergraduate journal. The award was created in recognition and appreciation of the contributions made by Francesco Duina, Head of the Department of Sociology from 2013-2015. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Sociology, in consultation with the editorial team of Sojourners. |
| 3068 | 2025W | Ray Michal and Mary Phillips Award in Theatre | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | Awards totalling $1,200 have been made available annually through a gift from friends, family, and the arts community in memory of Ray Michal (19371991) and Mary Phillips (19481988) for Bachelor of Fine Arts students studying theatre who have demonstrated an interest in theatre directing or behind-the-scenes achievement through academic pursuits, student leadership and community service. Ray began his professional directing career in 1968 as an Artistic Director for the Holiday Theatre Repertory Company in Vancouver, BC. In 1972, he co-founded City Stage Theatre Centre and served as the Artistic and Managing Director until its closure in 1987. Rays bold selections of plays and players provided numerous actors, stage managers, technicians, and aspiring directors with initial opportunities in the arts sector. Mary, a dedicated publicist at City Stage, consistently went above and beyond her job responsibilities by willingly undertaking voluntary tasks, often without receiving public recognition. Her efforts were appreciated by a small circle of individuals involved in the theatre industry who acknowledged her vital contributions to bringing shows to life on stage. The award celebrates individuals in the theatre community who selflessly carry out essential tasks without seeking recognition and honours their heartfelt dedication. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film. |
| 3069 | 2025W | John Moffat and Larry Lillo Award in Theatre | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | Awards totalling $2,500 have been made available annually through a gift from friends, family, and the arts community in memory of John Moffat (19561995) and Larry Lillo (19461993) for Bachelor of Fine Arts students studying theatre, who have demonstrated artistic development through academic pursuits. John and Larry, esteemed members of Vancouver’s theatre community, received numerous Jessie Richardson Awards. Larry was an actor, director, and artistic director at the Grand Theatre and the Vancouver Playhouse, who co-founded Tamahnous Theatre and directed works such as The Komagata Maru Incident. John, an acclaimed actor, starred in numerous productions including Bent (the Arts Club Theatre), Lillies (the Arts Club Theatre, PI Theatre, Touchstone Theatre) and Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Vancouver Playhouse). Playwright Gordon Armstrong paid tribute to John in Plague of the Gorgeous, honouring his talent and his openness about being part of the 2SLGBTQIA community. The legacies of John and Larry continue to inspire artists and audiences. This award serves as a lasting tribute, ensuring that their passion and talent endure for future generations. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film. |
| 3112 | 2025W | Dean M M Weaver Medal and Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A silver medal and a prize, endowed by the late Dean M. M. Weaver on the occasion of the graduation of the first class in Medicine, are awarded to a student in the graduating class whose record and progress throughout the four years have been outstanding. |
| 3114 | 2025W | Dr A E Trites Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A scholarship of $400 endowed by friends and colleagues of Dr. A. E. Trites to honour his memory, is offered to the student in the third year with highest standing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 3115 | 2025W | Dr A M Agnew Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | To honour the memory of Dr. Alec M. Agnew, first Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a prize of $600 has been endowed by his friends, colleagues, and family. It is awarded to the graduating student who is most proficient in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. |
| 3116 | 2025W | Dr and Mrs S Schaffer Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $4,800 scholarship is given to a postgraduate or undergraduate student attending the Medical School of the University of British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of Dr. and/or Mrs. Dwight Peretz and the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine |
| 3118 | 2025W | Dr Ernest Roland Myers Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | This bequest from the late Dr. E. R. Myers, provides scholarships totalling $5,350 for promising and deserving students who are pursuing studies in the Faculty of Medicine and who merit financial assistance. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3119 | 2025W | Dr H A Henderson Memorial Medal | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A silver medal, the gift of friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. H. A. Henderson, is awarded to the student recommended by the Department who has demonstrated proficiency and promise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the final year. |
| 3120 | 2025W | Dr H L W Turnbull Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | In memory of Dr. H. L. W. Turnbull (1880-1950) and in testimony of his marked devotion to the study and practice of medicine as a measure of help to men and women, this scholarship has been founded by his family. The scholarship of $1,500 is awarded to the student in the Faculty of Medicine who completes the second year with the highest aggregate standing in the pre-clinical subjects. |
| 3121 | 2025W | Dr Jack Margulius Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | To honour the memory of Dr. Jack Margulius who, between the years 1937 and 1965, served with distinction and devotion as a specialist in the field of internal medicine, this prize has been endowed by Dr. Margulius’ widow, now Mrs. Maisie Margulius Schloss and daughter, Dr. Myrna Frances Schloss. A graduate of the University of Manitoba in 1937, Dr. Margulius practised in New Westminster until 1941. He then entered the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, and served overseas as Second-in-Command with Number Six General Hospital. In 1946 he resumed his practice in New Westminster. For eight years he was Chief of Medicine at Royal Columbian Hospital, and between 1948 and 1954, headed the Department of Cardiology which he himself had organized. Later he became Medical adviser to the Director of the Department, and, at the time of his death, he was Chief of Staff at St. Mary’s Hospital. A $100 prize is awarded to a student in the third or fourth year who has an outstanding record in internal medicine. |
| 3123 | 2025W | Dr Lachlan Neil MacKechnie Memorial Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | As a memorial to Dr. L. N. MacKechnie (1863-1926), a modest, highly esteemed and self-effacing man, who first practised his profession in Victoria and Vancouver as early as 1893, and as a tribute to his devotion in public and private life, a scholarship has been established by his widow, Mrs. L. N. MacKechnie, and family. The award of $1,700 is offered to a student entering first year Medicine at the University of British Columbia, with consideration not only of academic standing, but also of character, financial circumstances and the promise of success in a medical career. |
| 3124 | 2025W | Dr Lavell H Leeson Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Medical Postgraduate Education | V | As a memorial to Dr. Lavell H. Leeson, and as a tribute, both to his devotion to the study and practice of medicine and also to his public and private friendships, a $1,200 prize has been endowed in the Faculty of Medicine by his family, colleagues and friends. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty to an outstanding resident student in the Ear, Nose and Throat Department. |
| 3125 | 2025W | Dr Paul Alexander Donaldson Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Established in memory of Dr. Paul Donaldson, a member of the Class of 1969, who died during his last year of medical school but, because of previous high achievement, was awarded a posthumous degree. As a tribute to his accomplishment and personal dedication, a scholarship of $7,450 has been donated by classmates, friends and family. It is awarded to a third year medical student who, in the opinion of the Faculty, has shown outstanding academic achievement and personal qualities. |
| 3126 | 2025W | Dr Peter H Spohn Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | As a memorial to Dr. Peter Howard Spohn F.R.C.P.(C), who lost his life in a drowning accident in 1960, and as a tribute to the high esteem in which he was held, his many friends and colleagues have endowed a $1,600 prize in the field of pediatrics. A former student of the University of British Columbia, a graduate in Medicine of Toronto and, at the time of his death, Associate Clinical Professor of Paediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine at this University and Chief of the Paediatric Service at St. Paul’s Hospital, Dr. Spohn had won the respect and admiration of those in his profession, not only for his enthusiastic leadership, but also for his energetic interest in the special field of adolescent medicine. It is awarded to a student in the graduating class who is outstanding in pediatrics. |
| 3128 | 2025W | Dr W A Whitelaw Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | As a memorial to Dr. W. A. Whitelaw his family has endowed a scholarship of $850 for a student entering the final year of Medicine who has good scholastic standing and needs financial assistance. |
| 3130 | 2025W | Elizabeth K Craig Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Experimental Medicine Program | V | A scholarship of $1,500 established as a memorial to Mrs. Charles E. Craig (B.A., UBC, 1942) by her husband, sisters, and brother, is offered to a graduate or undergraduate student who has a good academic record and shows ability and promise for research in medical fields. The award is made to a student undertaking directed research in the summer period or in the winter session in the area of cancer or in some other area where medical investigation is important to human welfare. |
| 3131 | 2025W | G F Amyot Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | A $400 prize has been made available through an endowment established with donations from the Health Officers of British Columbia in honour of G. F. Amyot, who contributed greatly to the development of public health services in British Columbia and assisted in the establishment of the Department of Health Care and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health to a student or resident who has demonstrated meritorious scholarship, leadership, and academic research ability in public health. |
| 3132 | 2025W | Hamber Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Four scholarships of $1,000 each, the gift of the late Honourable Eric W. Hamber, C.M.G., B.A., LL.D., Chancellor of this University from 1944 to 1951 and Chancellor Emeritus from 1951 to 1960, are offered to students in the Faculty of Medicine. One scholarship is awarded to the top ranking student in the graduating class, and the remaining awards are made to the students standing at the top of first, second and third year classes in the Faculty. |
| 3133 | 2025W | Hamish Heney McIntosh Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A prize of $1,600, the gift of William George McIntosh, Vancouver, in memory of his brother, Dr. Hamish Heney McIntosh, is awarded to the student in the final year of Medicine who, in the opinion of the Faculty, is best qualified in every respect to practise his profession. The prize consists of the book, Osler’s A Way of Life. |
| 3136 | 2025W | H Rocke Robertson Prize in Surgery | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Surgery | V | A $1100 prize has been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues in honour Dr. Rocke Robertson (1912-1988), for a third year medical student showing outstanding ability in the field of surgical studies. Dr. Robertson (B.Sc., M.D.C.M.) was the first Professor and Head of the Department of Surgery at UBC. This prize was established to recognize the contributions that he made to the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Surgery. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Surgery. |
| 3138 | 2025W | Aberdeen Clinic Medical Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1000 award, is offered by Aberdeen Medical Clinic, Kamloops, to a student entering first year Medicine. It is awarded to a student who graduated from high school in the Kamloops area. The winner is selected on the basis of academic standing and promise of success in medical studies. If, in any year, there is no qualified candidate, the amount of the scholarship will be placed in the Aberdeen Medical Clinic Scholarship Fund and may be used, with the consent of the donors, to provide additional awards in a future year to assist previous winners in higher years of the medical course, or for similar purposes. |
| 3143 | 2025W | Louis Lipsey Toohill Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Experimental Medicine Program | V | Scholarships totalling $5,950 have been endowed through a bequest from Louis Lipsey Toohill. The awards are made to students in the Faculty of Medicine. Where possible, preference is given to students showing an aptitude for study related to research in cancer, arthritis, and rheumatism. Mr. Toohill, from Metcalfe Township, Middlesex County, Ontario, was a successful farm machinery salesman and landowner in Saskatchewan in the early days of the twentieth century. He retired to Vancouver where he died of cancer in 1952. Consideration is given to the financial circumstances of the candidates. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3144 | 2025W | Max and Susie Dodek Medical Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A prize of $1,350 endowed by Max and Susie Dodek, is offered in the Faculty of Medicine. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty to an outstanding student in the graduating class for the degree of M.D. |
| 3147 | 2025W | M M Weaver Prize in the History of Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A prize or prizes totalling $1,550 endowed by the late Dr. M.M. Weaver, first Dean of Medicine at this University, is awarded to the student or students in the Faculty of Medicine who submit the best essays on the topics in the history of medicine. Award recipients will be chosen by the Faculty based on the quality of paper and academic merit. |
| 3148 | 2025W | Pacific Blue Cross Medical Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | One scholarship of $1,000 a year for two years, is awarded to a student beginning studies in the Faculty of Medicine toward the M.D. degree. The award is made, on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine and the Screening Committee, to one student selected on the basis of outstanding promise and personal qualities. Renewal of the scholarship in the second year is subject to maintenance of scholarship standing. |
| 3155 | 2025W | Richard Owen Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | As a memorial to Richard Owen, a member of the Class of 1962 who, in the summer of 1960, lost his life in an accident, a $400 prize has been endowed by his friends in the Faculty of Medicine. It is awarded to a student with outstanding personal qualities who has achieved high rank in the first two years of the medical course. |
| 3157 | 2025W | Tommy Diespecker Memorial Medical Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $550 prize has been endowed by the friends of Tommy Diespecker for a student obtaining the highest standing in the field of clinical hematology (including microscopy). The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3161 | 2025W | Women’s Canadian Club of Vancouver Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Experimental Medicine Program | V | A scholarship of $400 endowed by the Women’s Canadian Club of Vancouver, has been established as a memorial to the Honourable Tilly Jean Rolston, Minister of Education for the Province of British Columbia from August 1, 1952 to October 12, 1953, and first woman cabinet minister with portfolio in Canada. In establishing this award, the Women’s Canadian Club of Vancouver pays tribute to her fine, personal qualities, her distinguished public service, and her outstanding contributions in education and other fields. The scholarship is offered to a student in the Faculty of Medicine who not only attains high standing but who also shows promise of ability in research. |
| 3175 | 2025W | Dr Harold L Chambers Memorial Prize in Urology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A prize of $300 endowed by his partners of The Seymour Medical Clinic and augmented by his daughters Janet MacPhail and Barbara Knowles, in tribute to Dr. Harold L. Chambers, is offered to an undergraduate medical student who has shown interest and proficiency in the field of urology. This award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Urologic Sciences. |
| 3176 | 2025W | Abraham and Anna Horen Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A prize of $150 endowed through a bequest from Anna Horen, is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine to a deserving medical student. |
| 3177 | 2025W | Anna Pinter Kerekes Medical Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A scholarship of $550 a bequest of Anna Pinter Kerekes, is endowed for a student in the Faculty of Medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3178 | 2025W | Joseph J Diamond Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Cardiology Division | V | A prize of $950 has been endowed in memory of Joseph J. Diamond. It is awarded to a post-graduate trainee in cardiology or cardio-vascular surgery, showing aptitude in cardio-vascular research, particularly if related to aneurysm. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the cardiology and cardio-vascular surgery specialty training committees. |
| 3179 | 2025W | Harold James Russell Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Three prizes of $500 each are awarded to students in the first year of the Faculty of Medicine for overall academic excellence. The awards have been endowed through a bequest from the late Harold James Russell and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3181 | 2025W | Colin A Sands Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | A $150 prize, endowed in memory of Colin A. Sands by his friends and colleagues, is made to a student in Anaesthesia on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Anaesthesia. |
| 3183 | 2025W | Ernest E Smith Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A scholarship of $300 bequeathed by Ernest E. Smith, has been endowed for a student in the Faculty of Medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3187 | 2025W | K A Evelyn Medical Residents Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Medical Postgraduate Education | V | A $700 award for the purchase of books is made to an outstanding member of the Resident Staff in the Department of Medicine. The award has been endowed by Dr. Evelyn’s colleagues in recognition of his contribution in the Faculty of Medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Medicine. |
| 3188 | 2025W | Jennie Gillespie Drennan Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Income of $18,450 per annum from the Albert Alexander Drennan Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Jennie Gillespie Drennan, M.D., 1895, Queen’s College, Kingston, Ontario, will provide a scholarship for a deserving woman student in the Faculty of Medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3190 | 2025W | S Stewart Murray Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | A $400 prize has been endowed by donations from the Health Officers of British Columbia in honour of Dr. S. Stewart Murray who contributed greatly to the development of public health services in British Columbia and assisted in the establishment of the Department of Health Care and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine. The prize is awarded to a graduate student, for meritorious scholarship in the field of public health, preventive medicine or epidemiology. |
| 3191 | 2025W | Cornelius Leonard Mitchell Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $750 have been made available annually through the Vancouver Foundation as a result of a bequest from the estate of Alice T. D. Mitchell. The scholarships are awarded to students who excel in the Brain and Behaviour components of year one. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3192 | 2025W | Dr Donald S Munroe Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | In recognition of the many years of outstanding clinical teaching given by Dr. Munroe a scholarship has been endowed of $700 It is awarded to a student who, in the opinion of the Department has demonstrated outstanding clinical skills in the subject of Internal Medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine Promotions Committee. |
| 3193 | 2025W | John J Mason Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $10,950 have been endowed by Mrs. John J. Mason in memory of her late husband. Dr. John J. Mason graduated with a B.A. and a M.D. from the University of Western Ontario and practised in London, Ontario prior to coming to British Columbia in 1913. He was on the staff of both St. Paul’s and the Vancouver General Hospital, where he was a lecturer in the fields of gynecology and obstetrics. The scholarships are awarded to students in the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Dean. |
| 3196 | 2025W | Naranjan Singh Sidhoo Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A scholarship of $2,300 has been endowed from the estate of Naranjan Singh Sidhoo. The award is made to a student in the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3197 | 2025W | Samuel Diamond Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $13,000 have been endowed in memory of the late Samuel Diamond. The scholarship is awarded to students in any of the four years of the undergraduate programme of the Faculty of Medicine. Awards are made on the basis of scholarship and financial need on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3201 | 2025W | Kiyoharu and Kiyoaki Momose Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A scholarship of $600 has been endowed through a bequest from Yoshiko Momose and is made to a student entering the penultimate or final year in Medicine, Engineering, or Sociology. It was the hope of the donor that the recipient would exhibit qualities of leadership and all-round participation in extra-curricular activities. |
| 3204 | 2025W | Jack Fouks Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Cardiology Division | V | A $500 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Mrs. J. Fouks, in memory of her husband. The award is made to a student in the final year of the MD program in the Faculty of Medicine, with the most outstanding record in cardiology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3205 | 2025W | W J Lyle Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,550 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established as a memorial to Mr. W. J. (Bill) Lyle, former Deputy Minister of Medical and Hospital Programs. Mr. Lyle’s civil service career spanned 54 years, and he played a key role in implementing the hospital insurance system in British Columbia. The scholarship fund was organized by the B.C. Health Association and B.C. Ministry of Health employees, and supplemented by generous contributions from the Mr. & Mrs. P. A. Woodward Foundation and the Government of British Columbia. The scholarship is awarded to a student in the Master of Health Administration program who has demonstrated academic ability and is deemed likely to contribute to improved planning, organization, management, or governance in the health care field. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3208 | 2025W | Dr J A G Reid Memorial Prize in Cardiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $250 prize, endowed by his partners of The Seymour Medical Clinic in tribute to Dr. John A. G. Reid, is offered to an undergraduate medical student who has shown interest and proficiency in the field of Cardiology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Division of Cardiology of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3209 | 2025W | Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $316.89 prize is offered by the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to a student in the Faculty of Medicine showing particular interest and achievement in the field of gastroenterology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3210 | 2025W | Leon H Lotzkar Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Experimental Medicine Program | V | A scholarship of $600 has been endowed by the late Leon H. Lotzkar, to assist a deserving student in the Faculty of Medicine. Where possible, the recipient should express interest in heart or cancer research. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3211 | 2025W | Max B Walters Cardiology Resident Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Cardiology Division | V | A $800 award for excellence in Cardiology has been endowed by donations from colleagues, friends, family and patients in recognition of his distinguished service and dedication to education in the field of Cardiology in British Columbia. It is awarded to post-graduate students in the Cardiology training program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Medicine, in consultation with the Cardiology Specialty Training Committee, on the basis of good academic standing and overall personal qualities. At the discretion of the committee, the sum may be divided between two or more residents. |
| 3212 | 2025W | Nick Kogos Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Two scholarships of $1,100 each have been endowed by the late Nick Kogos. The awards are made to students in the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3213 | 2025W | Dorothy and Arthur Holt Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $6,900 have been endowed by the late Arthur Wolstan Holt. One-third of the income is available to provide scholarships for students in the Faculty of Medicine. The remaining income is available for students in any year and faculty. |
| 3213 | 2025W | Dorothy and Arthur Holt Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $6,900 have been endowed by the late Arthur Wolstan Holt. One-third of the income is available to provide scholarships for students in the Faculty of Medicine. The remaining income is available for students in any year and faculty. |
| 3213 | 2025W | Dorothy and Arthur Holt Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships totalling $6,900 have been endowed by the late Arthur Wolstan Holt. One-third of the income is available to provide scholarships for students in the Faculty of Medicine. The remaining income is available for students in any year and faculty. |
| 3213 | 2025W | Dorothy and Arthur Holt Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $6,900 have been endowed by the late Arthur Wolstan Holt. One-third of the income is available to provide scholarships for students in the Faculty of Medicine. The remaining income is available for students in any year and faculty. |
| 3213 | 2025W | Dorothy and Arthur Holt Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $6,900 have been endowed by the late Arthur Wolstan Holt. One-third of the income is available to provide scholarships for students in the Faculty of Medicine. The remaining income is available for students in any year and faculty. |
| 3213 | 2025W | Dorothy and Arthur Holt Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $6,900 have been endowed by the late Arthur Wolstan Holt. One-third of the income is available to provide scholarships for students in the Faculty of Medicine. The remaining income is available for students in any year and faculty. |
| 3216 | 2025W | Oscar Engelbert Forsberg Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A scholarship of $500 endowed as a memorial to Oscar Engelbert Forsberg, who immigrated to Canada from Sorsele, Sweden in 1928, by his wife Winnifred, is offered to a medical student with a good academic record to provide assistance with the cost of the student’s education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3220 | 2025W | Thomas and Myrtle Gibson Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A scholarship of $1,450 has been endowed in memory of Thomas and Myrtle Gibson, long-time residents of Vancouver, British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to a student in Medicine. |
| 3226 | 2025W | Dr John L Oulton Memorial Prize in Anaesthesia | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $300 prize has been endowed in memory of Dr. John L. Oulton, by his friends and associates. Dr. Oulton was a Clinical Associate Professor in Anaesthesia and Assistant Director of Anaesthesia at the Vancouver General Hospital. He was Director of the Departmental Medical Technology Laboratory at the time of his sudden passing in 1981. He is remembered well for his clinical and scientific expertise in the area of medical technology development in Anaesthesia. The prize is awarded to the undergraduate proceeding to the fourth year considered by the Department as demonstrating general proficiency in the understanding of Clinical Anaesthesia. |
| 3229 | 2025W | Professor C F A Culling – Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | V | A prize of $850 will be awarded to the student in the graduating class of the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Degree showing greatest overall academic excellence. |
| 3230 | 2025W | Susan Matties Nadel Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $100 prize has been endowed for the graduating medical student who has shown the greatest interest and excellence in hematological neoplasia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3231 | 2025W | Rakesh Goel Prize in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A prize of $500 has been made available by Dr. and Mrs. D.P. Goel. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, to a student demonstrating overall excellence in the Clinical disciplines in the final year. |
| 3235 | 2025W | Dr John S Monteith Prize in Family Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $650 prize, endowed by the Monteith family and The Seymour Medical Clinic in memory of Dr. John S. Monteith, is awarded to a first or second year medical student who distinguishes him/herself by superlative knowledge or practice of Family Medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the course director and Department Head of Family Practice in consultation with the Undergraduate Family Practice Program Committee. |
| 3236 | 2025W | Margaret Isabel McKellar Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A perpetual prize of $100 has been provided in memory of Margaret Isabel McKellar by Mr. and Mrs. Milton Narod. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, to a student demonstrating proficiency in the program leading to a degree in Medicine. |
| 3239 | 2025W | Thomas R Greer Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $5,350 have been endowed by the late Thomas Ranson Greer. Thomas Greer was born in Denbeigh, Ontario in 1886 and came to B.C. in 1905. The awards are made to medical students including graduate students who are domiciled in the province of B.C., with preference given to students from the Okanagan Valley. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3240 | 2025W | William Scott Ure and Kathleen D Ure Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | An award of $1,550 has been endowed by the late Kathleen D. Ure. The award is offered to an undergraduate or post-graduate student in the Faculty of Medicine, in the field of Respiratory disease. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Medicine, in consultation with the Division of Respiratory Disease and the Division of Cardio-thoracic Surgery. |
| 3241 | 2025W | Dr Laura G Jasch Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | V | A prize of $750 has been endowed by friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Laura G. Jasch. Dr. Jasch, an Associate Professor in the former Department of Anatomy, now the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, died in 1984 in a mountaineering accident in Southeastern B.C. She was a dedicated and outstanding teacher and researcher. The prize is awarded to a student supervised by a faculty member of the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences who exhibits the best combination of research achievement and teaching or service (such as committee work) to the Department or to a student in the post-baccalaureate program in Medicine or Dentistry who shows promise in teaching and research in Anatomy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Research Committee and the Head of the Teaching Committee in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. |
| 3243 | 2025W | David and Anne Beach Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $11,550 have been endowed by the late Anne Townsend Beach. The awards are made to M.D. students in the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3244 | 2025W | Joseph David Stringer Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Experimental Medicine Program | V | A scholarship of $300 endowed as a memorial to baby Joseph David Stringer by his parents, Robin and Elizabeth Stringer, family and friends, is awarded to a student in the Faculty of Medicine. The scholarship is awarded to a student who has a good academic record and shows ability and promise for research in medical fields. The financial circumstances of the candidate may be considered. The donors express the hope that future study by the recipient may include research into the cause and prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome which is the number one cause of death in infants after the first week of life. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3245 | 2025W | Chan and Peggy Gunn Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Several prizes for students in the field of Neuroscience have been made available from income on the Chan and Peggy Gunn Pain Research Fund. The awards are made as follows: (a) a prize of $1400 to a YR 3 or 4 student who excels in a Neurology elective (b) a prize of $1400 to the top student in the fourth year Honours undergraduate course in Neurophysiology; (c) a prize of $2800 to an outstanding Ph.D. graduate from the Neuroscience program, with specialization in any aspect of Neurophysiology or Neuroanatomy, or in pharmacology, psychology, or clinical neurology if the subject of the research is clearly related to pain. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3245 | 2025W | Chan and Peggy Gunn Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | V | Several prizes for students in the field of Neuroscience have been made available from income on the Chan and Peggy Gunn Pain Research Fund. The awards are made as follows: (a) a prize of $1400 to a YR 3 or 4 student who excels in a Neurology elective (b) a prize of $1400 to the top student in the fourth year Honours undergraduate course in Neurophysiology; (c) a prize of $2800 to an outstanding Ph.D. graduate from the Neuroscience program, with specialization in any aspect of Neurophysiology or Neuroanatomy, or in pharmacology, psychology, or clinical neurology if the subject of the research is clearly related to pain. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3245 | 2025W | Chan and Peggy Gunn Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Graduate Program in Neuroscience | V | Several prizes for students in the field of Neuroscience have been made available from income on the Chan and Peggy Gunn Pain Research Fund. The awards are made as follows: (a) a prize of $1400 to a YR 3 or 4 student who excels in a Neurology elective (b) a prize of $1400 to the top student in the fourth year Honours undergraduate course in Neurophysiology; (c) a prize of $2800 to an outstanding Ph.D. graduate from the Neuroscience program, with specialization in any aspect of Neurophysiology or Neuroanatomy, or in pharmacology, psychology, or clinical neurology if the subject of the research is clearly related to pain. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3246 | 2025W | Jane Guay Daniells Orris Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A scholarship of $8,300 has been endowed in memory of Jane Guay Daniells Orris. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine to an undergraduate student who has shown a particular interest and promise in the field of paediatric cardiology. |
| 3247 | 2025W | D Harold Copp Prize in Physiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $300 prize has been endowed for the student with the highest combined standing in first year studying the area of Physiology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3250 | 2025W | Dr Margaret Mullinger Prize in Paediatrics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1,450 prize has been endowed by friends and associates in honour of Margaret Mullinger. The award is made to the third year medical student who, in the opinion of the Department, has shown outstanding ability in Paediatrics. |
| 3251 | 2025W | Dr John R C Dawlings Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A scholarship of $500 has been endowed by Mrs. Johanna T. Dawlings in memory of her son. John Dawlings obtained his M.D. degree from UBC in 1970. Prior to his death in 1981, he was the chief of Neurology at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to an outstanding student in MEDD 431 (Clinical Internship) with a demonstrated interest in Neurology. |
| 3253 | 2025W | Lloyd F Detwiller Scholarship in Health Administration | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $150 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Mr. Lloyd F. Detwiller who was for many years administrator of the UBC Health Sciences Centre Hospital. The award is based on academic excellence and demonstrated interest in the field of Hospital Administration. It is offered to a student in the Health Administration program on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3254 | 2025W | John Neil McLeod Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A scholarship of $750 has been endowed through a bequest of John Neil McLeod. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3255 | 2025W | James Walls Hay Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Experimental Medicine Program | V | A scholarship of $350 has been endowed by a bequest of James Walls Hay. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine to a student entering third or fourth year with preference being given to a student demonstrating interest and aptitude in the area of cancer. |
| 3256 | 2025W | Yu Ping Chau Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $650 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Yu Ping Chau by his family. Mr. Yu was a lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Hong Kong. The award is made to a student entering first year Medicine, on the recommendation of the Faculty. The financial circumstances of the candidate may be a factor. Preference is given to students of Chinese descent. |
| 3257 | 2025W | Dr Alan William Baird Brydon Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Margaret I. Brydon has endowed a $750 scholarship in memory of her son. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine to a student entering the final year of the M.D. program, with preference given to a student with an interest in dermatology. |
| 3258 | 2025W | Connie and Sam Carlin Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Experimental Medicine Program | V | A $1,250 scholarship has been endowed from the estate of Connie Bessie Carlin. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine with preference given to students interested in cancer or diabetic research. |
| 3259 | 2025W | Dr W H Sutherland Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Surgery | V | A $950 prize has been endowed by his family in honour of W.H. Sutherland, M.D., D.M., F.R.C.S.(C), who was Chief of Surgery at Shaughnessy Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital and was a Clinical Professor in the Faculty of Medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine to the most outstanding resident in general surgery. |
| 3265 | 2025W | John W Whitelaw Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $2,550 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends in memory of John W. Whitelaw, M.D., an outstanding clinician and teacher in the Department of Paediatrics. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine to a student in the Department of Paediatrics who has shown outstanding ability in clinical paediatrics and demonstrates knowledge, dedication and skills consistent with the attributes of Dr. Whitelaw. |
| 3267 | 2025W | Lucy Lee Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $900 scholarship is endowed by T. (Ting) K. Lee, in memory of his wife. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. Financial circumstances will be considered. |
| 3269 | 2025W | Dr Lore Dolman Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $500 prize has been endowed in memory of Dr. Clarisse L. Dolman who was Head of the Division of Neuropathology at Vancouver General Hospital from 1954 to 1988 and, as a UBC clinical professor, taught many residents and medical students. The prize is awarded to an M.D. student at the end of second year who demonstrates excellence in the overall field in pathology on the recommendation of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. |
| 3270 | 2025W | Patricia A Baird Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Medical Genetics | V | A $1,300 prize has been made available through an endowment established by friends and colleagues to honour Dr. Patricia A. Baird who served as Head of the Department of Medical Genetics from 1978 to 1989. The award, which includes a certificate, is made on the recommendation of the Department of Medical Genetics in consultation with a faculty committee to reward research excellence in Medical Genetics trainees. Eligible recipients include any student (undergraduate or graduate) or resident taking courses in Medical Genetics. |
| 3271 | 2025W | Jaswant Kaur Manhas Memorial Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1,300 scholarship, endowed by Kashmir Singh Manhas in memory of his wife, Jaswant Kaur Manhas, is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine to an outstanding medical student entering final year. |
| 3273 | 2025W | Dr Stefan Grzybowski Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Medical Postgraduate Education | V | A $250 prize is awarded in honour of Dr. Stefan Grzybowski to the medical resident who gives the best research presentation at the UBC Internal Medicine Resident Research Day. It is given on the recommendation of the Head of the Respiratory Division at VGH in consultation with the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3276 | 2025W | Donna Gibson Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | A $500 prize has been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues of Donna Gibson who, at the time of her death, was a Research Associate in Health Care and Epidemiology. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health to a M.Sc. graduating student with the highest grade after completion of the required course. |
| 3280 | 2025W | David F Hardwick Prize in Pathology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $850 prize has been established to honour Professor David F. Hardwick, who served as Head of the Department of Pathology from 1976 to 1990. The prize is awarded to an MD student at the end of second year who demonstrates excellence in the overall field in pathology on the recommendation of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. |
| 3282 | 2025W | BJ Twaites Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | V | A $700 prize has been established to honour Mr. B. J. (Bev) Twaites, who retired as Manager of the Department of Pathology in 1991 after serving the University for 35 years. The prize is awarded by the Faculty of Medicine to the student in the graduating class for the B.M.L.Sc. degree who obtains the highest standing in Research and Career Skills (Pathology 408). |
| 3283 | 2025W | Harcharan Kaur Mann Memorial Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $400 scholarship has been endowed in memory of the late Harcharan (Swarno) Kaur Mann by her children Harinder, Jasminder and Manjeet, all graduates of UBC. Harcharan Kaur was born in Chak Raju Singh Hoshiar Pur Punjab, India. The scholarship is awarded to a student entering fourth year Medicine and is made on recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3285 | 2025W | John David Boyko Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1,500 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends to honour the memory of Dr. John David Boyko, a UBC graduate who died tragically in July 1991. The scholarship is made to a medical student in the third or fourth year on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3286 | 2025W | Thomas L Perry Memorial Prize in Medical Pharmacology & Therapeutics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | Prizes totalling $800 have been made available through an endowment established by the friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Thomas L. Perry, Sr. of the Departmentof Pharmacology & Therapeutics for M.D. students who have excelled in Therapeutics. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics. |
| 3287 | 2025W | A L Riegert Prize in Occupational Hygiene | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | A $1050 prize has been endowed by friends and family of Al Riegert in recognition of his contribution to the field of occupational hygiene in Canada. The prize is awarded to a part-time or full-time graduate student in the Occupational Hygiene Program with the highest academic standing after the first year of course work is completed. The award is made on the recommendation of the Occupational Hygiene Program in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3288 | 2025W | George R F Elliot Fellowship in Community Health | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $10,000 fellowship, endowed by the B.C. Medical Services Foundation, is offered to a graduate student in any of the three graduate programs in Community Health (Master of Health Sciences, MSc. or Phd.). The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3289 | 2025W | Donald M McLean Prize in Medical Microbiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | V | A $700 prize has been endowed in honour of Dr. Donald M. McLean who retired from UBC in 1991. The prize is awarded to a graduating student in the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Program with a scholarship average and with the highest standing in PATH 327 (Medical Microbiology). The prize is made on the recommendation of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. |
| 3290 | 2025W | Medical Microbiology Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $500 prize has been endowed by the Division of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine. The prize is awarded to the MD student attaining the highest standing in medical microbiology and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. |
| 3293 | 2025W | UBC School of Environmental Health Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,500 scholarship is offered to a full-time graduate student entering the first year of the Masters degree program in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. The award is made on the recommendation of the MScOEH Program Director, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3294 | 2025W | Dr Jay C Cheng Memorial Prize in Psychiatry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychiatry | V | A $800 prize has been endowed in memory of Dr. Jay C. Cheng, a former UBC faculty member and the founding president of the Chinese Canadian Medical Society of British Columbia. The award is offered to a fourth year medical student who has demonstrated academic excellence in Psychiatry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3295 | 2025W | Peter Armanious Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Cardiology Division | V | A $450 prize has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. Peter Armanious. The award is available to an outstanding resident in the Cardiology Training Program exhibiting excellence in clinical cardiology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine in consultation with the Post-Graduate Education Committee in Cardiology. |
| 3296 | 2025W | Chung Nin Lam Memorial Prize in Paediatrics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1,800 prize is endowed by Mrs. Lam Chik Ho and her family in memory of her son paediatrician Dr. Chung Nin Lam, MB MRCP (London, Glasgow), FRCP (Canada, Glasgow). The award is offered to a student excelling in an undergraduate paediatrics course and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3297 | 2025W | P Gerald Marra Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $9,350 have been endowed by P. Gerald Marra and the Friends of UBC, Inc. The awards are offered to women in the Faculty of Medicine and are made on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine. |
| 3298 | 2025W | Victoria Herman Van Dine Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $6,750 have been endowed through a bequest from Victoria Herman Van Dine. The award is offered to medical students and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3299 | 2025W | Dennis Harris Memorial Prize in Psychiatry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychiatry | V | A prize of $350 has been endowed by Dr. Victoria Harris in memory of her father, Dr. Dennis Harris. It is awarded to a third year medical student who excels in psychiatry and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychiatry. |
| 3301 | 2025W | School of Music Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $6,950 endowed by donations and proceeds from special concerts, are awarded at the discretion of the School of Music to students exhibiting proficiency and promise in performance. |
| 3302 | 2025W | Eileen R Gilley Soroptimist Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $650 the gift of the Soroptimist International of New Westminster, is offered to students entering Music for the first time and majoring in Piano. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3304 | 2025W | Victoria Nagler Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $150 established by the family of Victoria Nagler, is available to students who are proceeding to the degree of B.Mus. at this University and who have completed at least one year of the prescribed program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of the School to a worthy and deserving student selected on the basis of ability, proficiency, and promise. |
| 3305 | 2025W | Janine Elizabeth d’Estrube Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $400 scholarship, endowed by Dr. And Mrs. P.F. d’Estrube, is dedicated to the memory of their young daughter Janine Elizabeth in recognition of her particular sensitivity to, and love for, music. It is awarded by the School of Music to a student of woodwind instruments, preferably the clarinet. The selection is based on performing ability, scholarship, financial need, and promise of success. |
| 3306 | 2025W | John Emerson Memorial Scholarship in Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $500 scholarship is offered in memory of John Emerson by members of the Union of BC Performers. The award is given to an outstanding student in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Program and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film. |
| 3307 | 2025W | Maurice Taylor Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $14,650 have been endowed through bequests by Maurice Taylor and his wife Elizabeth Brydone Taylor. The awards are offered to students specializing or majoring in music with high standing who show continuing promise of ability and interest in the field of music. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3308 | 2025W | Prize for Musicology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $200 prize has been endowed for a student in the third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Music program who has shown an interest in and aptitude for research in Musicology. If in any year there is no suitable candidate, the prize will not be awarded. |
| 3311 | 2025W | Bayard Haddock Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | The Bayard Haddock Memorial Scholarship was established and endowed to honour the memory of her father by the late Nora Black (B.A., Honours French, 1928). In the amount of $350 it is awarded to an outstanding music student in the field of song interpretation. |
| 3312 | 2025W | Nora Black Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $300 scholarship has been endowed by the late Dr. William Black to honour the memory of his late wife, Nora Black (B.A., Honours French, 1928). It is awarded at the discretion of the School of Music to a student who has shown outstanding promise as a creator of lyric vocal composition. |
| 3313 | 2025W | Conrad Crocker Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $1,200 is offered to an outstanding student in the Bachelor of Music program whose talents, abilities, and interests give substantial evidence of promise for a career in symphonic and/or chamber music performance. The scholarship has been established through a bequest from the estate of Conrad Crocker, on the wishes of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Crocker of Hutchinson, Kansas, to honour the memory of Mr. Crocker, a dedicated Lecturer in Flute in the Department of Music (1961-74), as well as a distinguished member of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra during the same years. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3315 | 2025W | Catherine Cooke Topping Memorial Medal | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A silver medal has been donated by Dr. C. W. Topping, Professor Emeritus, in memory of his mother, Catherine Cooke Topping, who for many years was a music teacher in Ontario and Quebec. The medal is presented to a student in the School of Music based on musical excellence as expressed by creativity and presentation. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3316 | 2025W | Phyllis Schuldt Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | In honour of Phyllis Schuldt, who was for eighteen years a highly esteemed member of the piano faculty at UBC, a $1,100 scholarship has been endowed by a number of her friends and colleagues on the occasion of her retirement in 1978. The scholarship is awarded to a pianist of exceptional ability who is entering the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th years as a major in general music with piano concentration, or as a major in piano performance. The candidate is judged as to general ability as a pianist (i.e., in accompanying and chamber music as well as solo performance) as demonstrated in audition by the keyboard faculty and as documented by supporting evidence and faculty recommendation. |
| 3317 | 2025W | Harry and Frances Adaskin Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | This fund has been established by friends, colleagues, and former students of the Adaskins to commemorate their sustained contributions to the School of Music. Dr. Harry Adaskin, a noted violinist and first Head of the former Department of Music, and his wife Frances, who collaborated so effectively with many of Canada’s finest artists, will be honoured by scholarships totalling $2,300 with preference given to gifted string instrumentalists. Financial need may be a factor in the selection of recipients. |
| 3319 | 2025W | Don Wright Scholarship in Instrumental Music Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $2,150 has been endowed by Dr. Don Wright with the aim of strengthening instrumental music in the schools. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Department to a full-time student in the Music Education program who has demonstrated a talent and achievement in the field of practical instrumental arranging and orchestration, with particular preference to music education. |
| 3321 | 2025W | School of Music, Keyboard Division, Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $450 is awarded to an outstanding keyboard performance major entering the School of Music. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3322 | 2025W | Don Wright Scholarship in Vocal and Choral Music Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $2,450 has been endowed by Dr. Don Wright with the aim of strengthening the teaching of vocal and choral music in the schools, especially in Grades 5 to 10. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Department to a full-time student in the Music Education program who has demonstrated a special aptitude for vocal and choral music (the Changing Voice) and the teaching of the same. |
| 3324 | 2025W | Ernest Wesley Cubitt Sharpe Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $40,100 have been endowed by C. Jane DeVitt in memory of Ernest Wesley Cubitt Sharpe. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music to undergraduate and graduate students excelling in the areas of Composition, Music History, Music Theory, or Ethnomusicology. In the case of graduate students, the recommendation is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3325 | 2025W | Isabel Jane Lownsbrough Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $500 has been endowed by the late Isabel Jane Lownsbrough. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music to a student with particular consideration to scholastic achievement. |
| 3326 | 2025W | H. Colin Slim, Harry and Marjorie Anne Slim Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $38,050 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. H. Colin Slim (B.A. UBC 1951, PhD Harvard 1961, Hon. Mus. Doc. McGill 1993) to honour the memory of his parents. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding third or fourth year students in the School of Music who are majoring in Music Scholarship or Performance. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3327 | 2025W | Hindu Cultural Society & Community Centre of BC Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $500 scholarship is offered annually through the Hindu Cultural Society & Community Centre of BC, to a student in the School of Music. This scholarship was originally established in 1984 by the India Club which was restructured in 2016. The Hindu Cultural Society & Community Centre of BC has generously offered to continue the support of this scholarship in honor of the India Club. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3328 | 2025W | School of Music Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $5,550 are offered for excellence in any area of music. The scholarships ranging in value from $300 to $5250 will normally be offered to students entering first year in the School of Music. In special cases, on the recommendation of the Director, they may be offered to continuing undergraduates or graduate students. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3330 | 2025W | Golden Leaf Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $5,450 has been endowed, to commemorate their golden anniversary, by a Vancouver couple with a love for music. The award will normally be made to an undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of study in the School of Music, however the award will also be open to graduate students. The award is made on the recommendation of the School, to a student demonstrating excellence in some field of music study. |
| 3331 | 2025W | Stanley Chuck Cheun Leung Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $750 has been endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Jackson C.S. Wong, to honour the memory of Stanley Leung, a former student at the University of British Columbia. The award will normally be made to a talented and deserving pianist enrolled in an undergraduate program in the School of Music. In the event that no suitable candidate is found, the award may be offered to an outstanding graduate or undergraduate student in the School of Music. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3332 | 2025W | John S Chappell Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $1,150 has been endowed in memory of John S. Chappell who, until his death in 1985, was an Assistant Professor in the School of Music at UBC. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Music to a student of high academic standing entering the second year of a Bachelor of Music degree program. |
| 3333 | 2025W | University Women’s Club of Vancouver, Ruby B Riddell Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $2,600 has been endowed in memory of Ruby B. Riddell by her niece, Mrs. J. Mainil, through the University Women’s Club of Vancouver. The award is made to a woman student proceeding towards a degree in Music. The candidate’s financial circumstances will be considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3334 | 2025W | Pearl Kerr Mossfield Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $550 has been endowed by family and friends of Pearl Kerr Mossfield. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music to a worthy piano student who is specializing in vocal and/or instrumental accompaniment. |
| 3335 | 2025W | Queen Sinclair Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $300 has been endowed by Queen Sinclair. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music, to a student exhibiting proficiency and promise. |
| 3336 | 2025W | Karen Bomstead Memorial Scholarship in Piano | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | One or more scholarships totalling $1,450 have been endowed by the late Mrs. A. M. Bomstead in memory of her daughter. The awards are made to promising pianists in the School of Music. Both piano majors and concentrators are eligible. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. |
| 3337 | 2025W | Dr and Mrs A M Bomstead Scholarship in Violin and Piano | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $8,350 have been endowed by a bequest of Mrs. A. M. Bomstead. The awards are offered to gifted and accomplished students beginning or continuing studies in the School of Music. Students majoring in violin performance receive first consideration, but a share of each year’s awards go to students majoring in piano performance. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3338 | 2025W | Leslie J Field Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $600 scholarship has been established by Peter Suedfeld in memory of his father, Leslie J. Field. Mr. Field, who had been a cellist in several major orchestras in Europe, was unable to resume his career after World War II. His life-long love of the instrument was manifested avocationally and in the encouragement of young musicians. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the School of Music to a student who is a promising cellist. |
| 3339 | 2025W | Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra – Murray Euler Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Friends of Murray Euler offer a $2,200 scholarship in his memory. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music with preference given to a student who has played with the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra for at least two years. |
| 3340 | 2025W | Liana Lam Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $350 scholarship has been endowed by the parents of Liana Lam in appreciation of the encouragement and support given their daughter by School of Music faculty members Robert Silverman and Pawel Checinski. It is awarded on the recommendation of the School to a student of piano who combines talent with a commitment to performance or teaching. |
| 3341 | 2025W | Pearl Schneider Chan Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $2,100 has been endowed through the President’s Fund to honour the memory of Pearl Schneider Chan. The scholarship is offered to an outstanding music student on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3343 | 2025W | Eva L Shea Scholarship in Piano | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $650 scholarship has been endowed by the estate of Eva L. Shea. The scholarship is made to a full time second year music student and is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3344 | 2025W | Wallace Berry Memorial Prize in Music Theory | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1050 prize has been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues of Professor Wallace Berry and is offered to an undergraduate or graduate student demonstrating aptitude and achievement in the study of music theory. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Music and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3346 | 2025W | Grant F Hurst Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,150 scholarship has been endowed by friends and family in memory of Grant F. Hurst. The award is offered to an accompanist or vocal coach in the School of Music. It is made on the recommendation of the School of Music and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3347 | 2025W | Mildred Johnson Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $73,150 have been endowed through the estate of Marion Blanche Anderson. The awards are offered to students in the School of Music, with preference given to students studying piano or cello. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3348 | 2025W | Magdalena Stekl Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by Eva Cairns and George Stekl in memory of their mother, Magdalena Stekl. It is awarded to a student in the orchestral instruments major, excelling in chamber music for string ensemble. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3349 | 2025W | Monica Mason-Rooke Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $550 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Monica Mason-Rooke by friends and family and is offered to a second year piano student on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3350 | 2025W | D C & H L Knigge Entrance Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Three scholarships of equal value to a total of $3,750 have been endowed by D.C. and H.L. Knigge for students entering Music. One award is offered to a student in keyboard, with the other two being given at the discretion of the Director of the School of Music. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School and may be renewable. |
| 3351 | 2025W | Robert Rogers Prize in Piano | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $2,300 prize has been endowed by Carol M. Jutte in honour of Professor Robert G. Rogers for an undergraduate student concentrating or majoring in piano performance. The award is offered for the best piano performance of twentieth century music and is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3352 | 2025W | Eirwen Megan Hamilton Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,100 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by Eirwen Megan Hamilton for a student in Music. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3353 | 2025W | Mark William Powrie Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $2,850 have been endowed by Mary-Elizabeth Murdock, Ph.D., in memory of her nephew Mark William Powrie. The awards are offered to undergraduate students in Music and are made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3354 | 2025W | Doug Spence Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $950 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Doug Spence by family, friends, and colleagues of the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra. The scholarship is offered to an undergraduate student in the brass performance program, with preference given to a student studying French Horn. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3355 | 2025W | Erich Wagner Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,750 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Erich Wagner, a German violinist and music teacher, and his wife, Margarete, by their daughter. It is awarded to a student in violin performance on the recommendation of the School of Music and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3356 | 2025W | Erzsebet Gessler Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $5,650 have been endowed in memory of her mother, Erzsebet (Bozsi) Gessler, through a bequest by Dr. Eva Marie Bene for students in the School of Music majoring in piano. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3357 | 2025W | Severnian Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,200 scholarship is offered by Paul Moritz for a student, either graduate or undergraduate, in the School of Music whose main focus of study is the oboe, cello, bassoon or French horn. Selection is based on financial need, performing ability, academic merit and promise of success. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3358 | 2025W | Ruth Parnum King Memorial Prize in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $2,500 prize has been endowed by family and friends in memory of Ruth Parnum King (1924 – 1993) for an outstanding student in the School of Music who is majoring in piano. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend, Ruth cultivated beauty in all aspects of life through her garden and home, her culinary endeavours and fine needlework, and her deepest passion, the piano. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3359 | 2025W | Ben Heppner Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $5,350 have been endowed in honour of UBC alumnus and world famous Canadian tenor, Ben Heppner (B.Mus. 1979), for students in vocal programs in the School of Music, including opera, choral, lieder and solo singing. This will include but not be limited to early and new music. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3361 | 2025W | Cortland Hultberg Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $2,400 have been endowed by family, friends, colleagues and students in memory of Cortland Hultberg, who dedicated his life to music. Professor Hultberg taught at UBC for 34 years and had a special talent for engaging and encouraging students. The awards are offered to undergraduate students studying Music, with preference given to choral singing or composition. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3362 | 2025W | Robert A. Tipple Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $1,550 have been endowed through a bequest by Robert A. Tipple for students in the School of Music who are specializing in Composition, with preference (when possible) to students whose studies have a particular emphasis on musical composition for the film industry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3363 | 2025W | June Goldsmith Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $4,550 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends of June Goldsmith, Founder and Artistic Director of Music in the Morning, to celebrate and pay tribute to her achievements as impresario, educator and musician. Since 1984, the Music in the Morning Concert Series has reached out to all ages in British Columbia through performances, lectures and commissioned works. Given that the founding premise of June Goldsmith’s outreach has been musical education and the encouragement of emerging talent, the scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Music to a deserving, talented student in the School. |
| 3364 | 2025W | William F. Hobden Prize in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $850 prize has been endowed by William F. Hobden in recognition of the many years of enjoyment he has received from attending student recitals at the UBC School of Music. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the School to a student studying composition. |
| 3365 | 2025W | Pauline Legg Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $2,500 have been endowed through a bequest from Pauline Legg for students in the School of Music. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3366 | 2025W | Robert Silverman Prize in Piano | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $600 prize has been endowed by Carol M. Jutte in honour of Dr. Robert Silverman for an undergraduate or graduate student concentrating or majoring in piano performance. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3367 | 2025W | Dena Wosk Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $2,750 scholarship has been endowed by Drs. Mordehai and Hana Wosk and their sons, Ariel and Daniel, in memory of their mother and grandmother, Dena Wosk, an accomplished violinist. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music to a student studying stringed instruments who demonstrated extraordinary promise. The donors’ initial contribution of $10,000 to endowment principal was matched by the Faculty of Arts. |
| 3368 | 2025W | Jacobus and Frances Jutte Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,350 scholarship has been endowed by Carol Jutte in memory of her parents, Jacobus and Frances Jutte. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music to a student taking studies in a stringed instrument. |
| 3369 | 2025W | Erika Nalos Kurth Scholarship in Voice | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,200 scholarship has been endowed by Erika Nalos Kurth (Honors B.A. 1945 from UBC, D.Litt. Honoris Causa from the University of Victoria) for an undergraduate student in third or fourth year, or a masters student, enrolled in vocal programs in the School of Music. Erika Nalos Kurth was an active participant in the early musical life of UBC, a praised vocal soloist in San Francisco, Vancouver, Victoria, and on the CBC, and continues to be a leading figure in the arts in British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3370 | 2025W | Nancy Hermiston Scholarship in Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $5,200 have been endowed by an anonymous donor in honour of Professor Nancy Hermiston, Head of the Voice and Opera Division and Director of the UBC Opera Ensemble in the School of Music. The scholarships are awarded to students in the Voice and Opera Division, with a preference for students in the UBC Opera Ensemble. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3371 | 2025W | Lynn Trottier Memorial Geriatrics Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Prizes totalling $3,750 have been endowed by friends of Lynn Trottier for students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences who have demonstrated an aptitude for and an interest in geriatric pharmacy practice. The prize is in recognition of Lynn Trottier, a Clinical Instructor and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, who was passionate about improving the health care of geriatric patients. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3372 | 2025W | Joseph and Melitta KANDLER Scholarship for Advanced Music Study | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $7,250 scholarship has been endowed for an undergraduate student in third or fourth year Music or for a graduate student in the School of Music to assist with the cost of pursuing music training or research outside of Canada through a program of study approved by the School. Established by Maurice Danby Copithorne (Q.C., LL.D. Honoris Causa, UBC), former Canadian Ambassador to Austria, and Tamako Yagai, the first Japanese exchange student to attend UBC, with matching funds from the School of Music, the award honours Joseph and Melitta Kandler’s immeasurable contributions to music and to fostering enduring ties between Canada and Austria. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3373 | 2025W | William A. Webber Memorial Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $31,550 have been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. William Alexander Webber (1934-2006) for one or more fourth year M.D. undergraduate students who best exemplify his spirit and accomplishments. Dr. Webber’s impact on the Faculty of Medicine’s students, faculty and staff extended over decades. He graduated with the M.D. Class of 1958, went on to serve as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine from 1977 to 1990, and continued his involvement as Dean Emeritus until his passing in 2006. He was a family man, teacher, mentor, coach, sportsman, scientist, diplomat and leader. He is remembered for his dedication, knowledge and incisive, dry wit; his adventurous and generous character; and his wisdom. As the Faculty of Medicine’s most prestigious M.D. undergraduate award, this scholarship recognizes a student (or students) with an outstanding academic record who also demonstrates a genuine commitment to medicine and the community, enthusiasm for sports or the arts, leadership qualities, and the promise of an exceptional career. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 3374 | 2025W | Fenyo Prize in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,000 prize is offered by Dr. and Mrs. Victor Fenyo to an undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of study in the School of Music and demonstrates excellence in some field of music study. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3375 | 2025W | Tanabe Thorne Scholarship in Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $2,500 scholarship is offered by Mr. Takao Tanabe to a graduate or undergraduate student in the Voice and Opera Division at the School of Music, with preference for a singer in the UBC Opera Ensemble. Established by Takao Tanabe, one of Canada’s most influential painters, and Anona Thorne, the scholarship honours the couple’s love of opera and their commitment to fostering the next generation of artistic talent. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3376 | 2025W | Alban and Audrey Tufts Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,350 scholarship has been endowed for a student studying piano or a band instrument at the School of Music. The Tufts loved music. Alban studied orchestration and played euphonium, trombone, trumpet and the organ. Audrey taught piano for over sixty years and had a special gift: she made music fun and, as a result, her students’ devotion to music was steadfast. Whether it was through impromptu arrangements with friends or more formalized venues, Alban and Audrey always shared their gifts with others. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music, taking financial need into account, and alternates between piano in odd-numbered Winter Sessions and a band instrument in even-numbered Winter Sessions. |
| 3378 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club Patricia Chapman Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $3,250 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends of Patricia Chapman for a deserving student in the Elementary or Secondary Education stream in the Bachelor of Music program in the School of Music. Patricia was a regular supporter of the Vancouver Symphony School program, the spirit of which this scholarship perpetuates. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3379 | 2025W | Maureen Patricia Russell Marchak Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $2,150 have been endowed by friends and family of Maureen Patricia Russell Marchak, and by the Faculty of Arts, to benefit undergraduate and graduate students showing exceptional promise in the School of Music, with preference given to students in voice or opera, and with consideration given to financial need. Recommendation is made by the School and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Dr. Marchak (BA ’58, PhD ’70) joined the UBC faculty in 1973, served as Head of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, and as Dean of the Faculty of Arts from 1990 to 1996. She was an accomplished scholar and administrator, with passionate interests in many areas, including music. |
| 3380 | 2025W | Marnie Carter Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $6,800 have been made available through an endowment for students studying piano, collaborative piano, composition, or music education at the UBC School of Music. Since 1963, Marnie Carter has been an inspirational force in the Vancouver musical community. As an accomplished performer, piano teacher and vocal coach, and a passionate supporter of the arts, Marnie is known and loved for her amazing ability to collaborate and bring people together. The award was created in honour of her birthday from her friends and family. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3381 | 2025W | James Robert Schell Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $3,150 have been endowed in memory of Professor Emeritus, James Robert Schell, professor in the School of Music from 1964 – 1999 to undergraduate students in the School of Music who demonstrate financial need and who are majoring in an orchestral instrument. Preference will be given to those studying the French Horn. Recommendations will be made by the Faculty in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 3382 | 2025W | William and Marilyn Jones Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Awards totalling $15,850 have been endowed through the estate of William Arthur Jones to provide awards for promising students entering or continuing in the Voice and Opera Program in the School of Music. Recommendations are made by the Voice and Opera Division in the School of Music. |
| 3383 | 2025W | School of Music International Student Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Scholarships of amounts of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international students in the School of Music. Students selected for these scholarships must have completed at least 30 credits towards their undergraduate degree or have a minimum of second-year standing in their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement, engagement in the School, and the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3384 | 2025W | Eleanor Gray Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,900 scholarship for an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student in the School of Music studying voice, piano or stringed instruments has been endowed by UBC alumnus Douglas A. Gray (BA’67, LLB’77) in loving memory of his mother. Eleanor Gray (1900-2001) was a pianist and singer who actively pursued her joy in music throughout her life – from her first piano lesson at age six to the age of 101 – and inspired a love for music in those around her. Eleanor graduated from the University of Toronto and attained her ATCM in piano from the Toronto Conservatory of Music (now the Royal Conservatory of Music). Her joy of life, keen intellect, inquiring mind, positive and encouraging attitude, and infectious enthusiasm made her a warm and loyal friend to all who knew her. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3385 | 2025W | Norah Mansell Music Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $31,250 have been endowed by the Estate of Norah Mansell. The scholarships are available to deserving students enrolled in the School of Music. Music was an important part of Ms. Mansell’s life as she was a member of the Bach Choir and Cantata Singers during her lifetime. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3386 | 2025W | Elliot Weisgarber Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by the Estate of Bethiah Caroline Weisgarber. Mrs. Weisgarber was the widow of Elliot Weisgarber, UBC music professor from 1960 to 1984 well-known as a composer and as the founder of the School of Music’s ethnomusicology program. The Weisgarbers were active members of the Vancouver classical music community for 40 years. The scholarship is available to a deserving School of Music student with preference first to those studying clarinet (Mr. Weisgarber’s principal instrument), and secondly to those studying other woodwind instruments. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3387 | 2025W | Jane Coop Scholarship in Piano | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $4,100 scholarship has been endowed in honour of Professor Emerita Jane Coop, Distinguished University Scholar and internationally acclaimed pianist. During her 32 years of performing and teaching at the School of Music, Professor Coop created an indelible legacy through her associations with many students, colleagues and those who attended her many performances. Her devoted teaching, artistry, and commitment to UBC will remain an inspiration. The scholarship is for undergraduate or graduate students majoring in piano performance in the School of Music. The award will be made on the recommendation of the School of Music and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3388 | 2025W | Jim Defina Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $2,500 scholarship is offered annually in memory of Jim DeFina (MMus 1983) by his family, friends and colleagues in the West Coast Symphony Orchestra. Jim had a deep passion for music and an unrestrained joy in all life offered. He was principal clarinettist and long-time member of the West Coast Symphony, serving on the Board and as president for many years. His leadership, warmth, integrity and desire to bring out the best in people inspired those around him. Jim believed in the transformative power of music, inspiring his students through that vision. The award is offered to an outstanding fourth year undergraduate student in the School of Music who is majoring in a woodwind instrument. Preference will be given to students who intend to pursue a career as a full time professional musician. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3389 | 2025W | S. Cyril Maplethorp Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $4,100 have been endowed by the Estate of Serge Cyril Maplethorp for students enrolled in the School of Music, with preference given to undergraduate students in the School of Music. Mr. Maplethorp believed in the importance of music and culture in our society and the need to support music and musicians at UBC. Born in France, educated in England, he emigrated to Canada in 1953 and was a long time resident of the Lower Mainland. Cyril Maplethorp chose to leave a legacy at UBC by establishing this endowment upon his passing. Recommendations are made by the School of Music and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3392 | 2025W | Edwina Heller Memorial Award in Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Awards totalling $25,000 are offered by the Paul and Edwina Heller Memorial Fund in memory of Edwina Heller to support outstanding singers enrolled in the Opera Division at the School of Music. Edwina Heller received her training as a pianist at the Warsaw Conservatory of Music, graduating with First Prize in 1937. She performed in concerts and on radio in Europe before emigrating to Canada, and here she performed in broadcasts on the CBC, as a soloist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and in recitals at UBC and elsewhere. She was a member of the UBC Piano faculty from 1960-64. Mrs. Heller and her husband, Mr. Paul Heller, were great supporters of the arts in Vancouver and particularly enjoyed attending opera performances. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Director of the Opera Program and, in case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3393 | 2025W | Dal Richards Award in Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $2,000 award has been made available through the Vancouver Foundation by Dal Richards, O.C., O.B.C. (DLitt’10) and Muriel Honey-Richards to a promising student studying opera in the Voice and Opera Division at the School of Music. A celebrated big band leader, Dr. Richards has made immeasurable contributions to the cultural life of British Columbia. His distinguished career in all aspects of the music business has spanned more than 80 years. He has been honoured many times for his music and for his commitment to a number of charitable organizations. The award celebrates Dr. Richards’ and Ms. Honey-Richards’ commitment to fostering the next generation of artistic talent. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music and, in case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3394 | 2025W | Guttman-Dales Award in Voice | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $1,000 award is offered by Prof. Nancy Hermiston in honour of Dr. Irving Guttman, C.M., O.B.C. (DLit 2009) and Mr. Robert Dales, to celebrate their many contributions to opera. Dr. Guttman played a pivotal role in bringing opera to Western Canada. He established companies in Edmonton, Winnipeg,and Vancouver, and over the course of more than four decades worked with, and brought to, Canada the world’s most accomplished directors, conductors and singers who continue to support and mentor young artists and champion up-and-coming singers. The award is made to a talented student majoring in voice opera on the recommendation of the Chair of the Voice & Opera Division at the School of Music, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The student’s promise as an operatic singer is the most important criterion for the award. |
| 3395 | 2025W | Robert H. Lee Award in Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $2,500 award is offered by Dr. Robert H. Lee, CM, OBC and Mrs. Lily Lee to support outstanding singers in the UBC Opera Ensemble. The award is made on the recommendation of the Chair of the Voice & Opera Division within the School of Music, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3396 | 2025W | Carol FONTAINE Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $2,600have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Carol Fontaine. The scholarships are to be awarded annually to one or more deserving students enrolled in the School of Music. Financial need may also be a consideration. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3399 | 2025W | Maggie BURR Centennial Scholars Entrance Award In Music | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $2,000 entrance award is offered annually by UBC Music alumna Maggie Burr (nee Margaret Sampson, BMus 1964), to an outstanding domestic student entering UBC’s BMUS program directly from secondary schools, or transferring directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad who demonstrates exceptional commitment. Criteria for this entrance award includes demonstrated performance proficiency as well as academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics or school with preference given to students who have an interest in the BMUS/BEd combined program in future years of study. Recipients are academically qualified students with an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC Vancouver community but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. Candidates must be nominated by a member of their school or community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee and subject to an exceptional audition to the Bachelor of Music program. |
| 3400 | 2025W | Milena and Kvetoslav Janda Memorial Award in Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Awards totalling $5,200 have been made available through an endowment established by family and friends in memory of Milena and Kvetoslav Janda for undergraduate and graduate students in the UBC School of Music who are talented singers pursuing a degree in Opera. Financial need may be considered. Milena Janda (B.A. 1956) displayed her passion for the arts through her various endeavours, including writing children’s plays, founding a theatre, and coaching generations of opera singers at UBC in Czech. Kvetoslav Janda (B.Com. 1955) was a political activist in Czechoslovakia before becoming a public servant in Canada. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Opera Division in the UBC School of Music, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3401 | 2025W | Liu Ruo Xi Vocal Music Arts Center Award in Voice and Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $2,000 award is offered annually by the Liu Ruo Xi Vocal Music Arts Center for an outstanding undergraduate Voice and Opera student in the UBC School of Music who demonstrates exceptional vocal talent, community involvement and leadership ability. The Liu Ruo Xi Vocal Music Arts Center is led by award winning soprano Liu Ruo Xi. Ms. Liu and her husband Ye Hongtao have a background in and a deep appreciation for traditional Chinese folk music and hope that this award will inspire UBC Voice and Opera students to explore the richness and diversity of traditional Chinese folk music. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the UBC School of Music. |
| 3402 | 2025W | Drs. Joan and Melville Shaw Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $2,000 scholarship is offered annually by Dr. Joan Shaw (B.A. 1969, B.Mus. 1972, Dip (Ed). 1997, M.A. 2000, Ph.D.) and Professor Emeritus Melville Shaw (M.D.), for students entering second year or higher in the Bachelor of Music program. The lives of both Drs. Shaw have been strongly influenced by music and their ability to make music and friendships around the world was based on their love of all kinds of music. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the UBC School of Music. |
| 3404 | 2025W | Angelica Camata Memorial Scholarship in Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Craig T. Wilson in memory of his grandmother, Angelica Marguerita Camata (n?e Brunoro), for outstanding first year Bachelor of Music students majoring in Opera. Angelica (1887-1970) was raised in St. Stefano, a small town in northern Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1913. She always loved opera, and even though she had no formal education beyond grade three, she was able to identify any Verdi or Puccini aria upon hearing only three notes. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 3405 | 2025W | Sonya and Charlotte Wall Award in Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Awards totalling $16,500 have been made available annually through a gift from Sonya (B.A. 1984, M.A.S. 2003) and Charlotte Wall for undergraduate or graduate students in the Opera Division of the School of Music who demonstrate outstanding vocal abilities. Students may receive the award in multiple years. Sonya and Charlotte are supporters of UBC Opera and the arts in Vancouver. The awards are made on the recommendation of the head of the Opera Division in the School of Music, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3407 | 2025W | David Spencer Memorial Award in Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Awards totalling $20,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the David Spencer Endowment Encouragement Fund, in memory of David Spencer (1915-1998) for diploma, undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in Opera who have demonstrated outstanding vocal abilities and are in good academic standing. David (B.A. 1938) was born in Toronto, Ontario. He was a donor and advisor to the Vancouver Opera, the Courtenay Youth Music Centre, the Edmonton Opera Association, and the Vancouver Academy of Music, and served as chairman of the Community Arts Council of Vancouver. He established the David Spencer Endowment Encouragement Fund, a Canadian charity, to support the performing arts. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head of the Opera Division in the School of Music, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3409 | 2025W | Danish Lutheran Church of Vancouver Granly Prize in Danish Language | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies | V | Prizes totalling $6,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Danish Lutheran Church of Vancouver for students with the highest standing in a Danish language course. The Danish Lutheran Church serves as a gathering place for the Danish community, fostering a sense of belonging and preserving Danish traditions and heritage. It welcomes everyone from all backgrounds and actively engages in many community initiatives as well as promoting cultural exchange. The church’s architecture reflects Danish design elements and provides a welcoming environment for worship, social events and community activities. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies. |
| 3480 | 2025W | Mary and Kathleen Tierney Memorial Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Scholarships totalling $19,050 have been made available through an endowment established through an estate gift from Mary Tierney (1918-2007), in memory of her sister, Kathleen Tierney (1914-1956), for outstanding third- and fourth-year undergraduate students and graduate students in the School of Music with a major or concentration in a string instrument. Preference will be given to students studying violin. Mary and Kathleen were born in Calgary, Alberta. They gained recognition for their talents in violin and in the 1930s were both granted scholarships to the Royal Academy of Music in London, England. After completing school, Kathleen remained in London and played with the Sadler’s Wells Orchestra which was conducted by her husband, John Fisher. Mary returned to Canada and joined the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in 1944, where she played until her retirement. Kathleen acquired two Neapolitan Violins during this period, which were given to Mary after Kathleen’s passing in 1956. Mary bequeathed the violins the UBC School of Music, and their sale was used to establish this scholarship. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3502 | 2025W | Hamber Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Four scholarships of $900 each, the gift of the late Honourable Eric W. Hamber, C.M.G., B.A.,LL.D., Chancellor of this University from 1944 to 1951 and Chancellor Emeritus from 1951 to 1960, are made to the top-ranking students in third year Nursing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3503 | 2025W | Mary Graham Holland Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $1,500 endowed from a bequest made by the late Mrs. Mary Graham Holland, is awarded to a woman undergraduate entering her final year in the School of Nursing at this University. The scholarship is given to the student considered by the School to be the most deserving of the award. |
| 3505 | 2025W | Pearl MacKenzie Scheel Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $700 endowed through a bequest from the late Pearl MacKenzie Scheel, is awarded to students in final year Nursing. It is awarded on the recommendation of the School to a student with high standing. |
| 3507 | 2025W | University of BC Nursing Division Alumni Association Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $4,150 have been endowed by the Nursing Division of the UBC Alumni Association, and are awarded on the basis of academic standing, demonstrated potential for nursing and the financial circumstances of the student. The awards are made as follows: two awards of $1,000 each for students entering the third year of the B.S.N. program and two awards of $1,000 each for students entering the fourth year of the B.S.N. program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3509 | 2025W | Women’s Canadian Club of Vancouver Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $400 scholarship has been endowed by the Women’s Canadian Club of Vancouver. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing to a student in the B.S.N. program. |
| 3511 | 2025W | Helen Russell McKechnie Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | This scholarship of $850 established through a bequest from the late Chancellor R. E. McKechnie, is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Nursing to the woman student entering the final undergraduate year who is considered to be the most deserving and meritorious. |
| 3512 | 2025W | Harriet Sarah Byrne Scholarship | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $1,100 has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Harriet Sarah Byrne. The award is intended to encourage a student with a disability or a student demonstrating an interest and ability in the problems of individuals with disabilities. Preference is given to a woman undertaking studies in the health sciences. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 3514 | 2025W | University of BC Nursing Division – Golden Jubilee Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,400 scholarship is awarded to a student entering the final year in the M.S.N. Nursing Program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Nursing and is given by the Nursing Division of the UBC Alumni Association. |
| 3515 | 2025W | Doris Pearson Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $500 donated by Prof. Lionel Pearson, is awarded to a student entering the fourth year in the School of Nursing, and specializing in community health. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3517 | 2025W | Karen Elaine Florence Madsen Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $9,200 has been endowed by Mr. & Mrs. E. Madsen in loving memory of their dearest only daughter, Karen Elaine Florence, who passed away in October, 1977. Karen received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from UBC in May 1976. The award is made to a student entering the final year of the B.S.N. program, who has shown outstanding personal qualities, high academic achievement, and a true dedication to the Nursing profession. Selection of the recipient of this scholarship is made by Enrolment Services on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3519 | 2025W | Jessie MacCarthy Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $1,150 has been endowed by family, friends, and colleagues of the late Jessie MacCarthy, to recognize her leadership in community health nursing, epidemiology, nursing education and research. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing to a student enrolled in the B.S.N. program, who has completed a minimum of 21 credits. In making the award, financial need is a consideration. |
| 3522 | 2025W | Marion Ricker Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $1,500 has been endowed by Dr. W. E. Ricker in memory of his wife Marion T. Ricker, R.N., B.A.Sc. 1931. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Nursing, to a student who is entering or continuing a program leading to the degree of B.S.N. |
| 3523 | 2025W | University of BC Nursing Division Beth McCann Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $2,800 have been endowed in memory of Beth McCann by her friends and colleagues, and augmented by donations from the Nursing Division of the UBC Alumni Association. Beth McCann was associated with the School of Nursing for 35 years and retired in 1982. The scholarships of $1150 each are given to undergraduate students in Nursing taking at least 24 credits of course work who demonstrate a commitment to the nursing profession and a contribution to the University or the community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3525 | 2025W | Muriel Upshall Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Two $2,600 scholarships have been endowed in memory of Muriel Upshall by her friends and colleagues. After graduation from UBC in 1929 with a B.Ap.Sc. (Nursing), she worked as a public health nurse in Nanaimo and Richmond before joining UBC’s Student Health Service in 1937. She retired in 1971. The awards, open to both graduates and undergraduates, are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3526 | 2025W | Margaret A Campbell Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,950 scholarship has been endowed by friends of Margaret A. Campbell, Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing. The award is made to a graduate student on the recommendation of the school of Nursing in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3527 | 2025W | Flora S Musgrave Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $13,350 have been endowed through a bequest from Flora A. Musgrave (B.A.’26) and are offered to students in Nursing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3528 | 2025W | Dorothy J Logan Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $10,950 have been endowed by family and friends in memory of Dorothy Jean Logan (UBC/VGH Nursing 1950). The awards are offered to students in nursing and are made on the recommendation of the School. Preference may be given to students with demonstrated volunteer activity. |
| 3529 | 2025W | Alice Diane Bray Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $2,550 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by Phyllis Lucille Redford in memory of her daughter Alice Diane Bray. The award is offered to a student in Nursing and is made on the recommendation of the School and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3530 | 2025W | Pauline Capelle Memorial Prize in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $450 prize has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues of Pauline Capelle, Professor Emerita, UBC School of Nursing. The award is offered to the top graduating student in the Master’s program in Nursing (MSN) and is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Nursing in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3531 | 2025W | DC & HL Knigge Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totaling $4,150 have been endowed by D.C. and H.L. Knigge for undergraduate students entering third or fourth year Nursing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3532 | 2025W | Meg Hickling Prize in Sexual Health Education and Development | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Two prizes of $1,200 each have been endowed by friends and colleagues in honour of Meg Hickling, R.N., to recognize her 27 years of service to individuals, families and the community as a sexual health educator. The prizes are offered to students completing the fourth year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing who have achieved high standing in at least three courses in community health and education, covering topics such a Family Studies, Human Sexual Health, Community Health, Women’s Health, Children/Child Bearing, and Principles of Education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3533 | 2025W | School of Nursing 80th Anniversary Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $6,100 have been endowed to commemorate the School of Nursing’s 80th Anniversary. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3535 | 2025W | Henry & Lily Kung Award in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $1,350 award has been endowed in honour of Henry and Lily Kung for a student entering the third year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. In addition to having maintained satisfactory academic standing, candidates for the award must have participated actively in extra-curricular or volunteer activities such as professional, school, social and community organizations, athletics or part-time employment. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3536 | 2025W | Stephanie Gnup Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $6,250 have been endowed through a bequest by Stephanie Gnup for students entering the final year of the Nursing Program. Financial circumstances of candidates may be taken into account in selecting scholarship recipients. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3537 | 2025W | Margaret Duncan Jensen Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $2,400 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Margaret Duncan Jensen, a long-time professor and a leader in maternal child nursing at the School of Nursing. The scholarship is offered, on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, to students who demonstrate a particular interest in maternal child nursing. In the case of graduate students, the award is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3538 | 2025W | Wil Evon McCreery Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,400 scholarship has been endowed by the family and friends of Evon McCreery for a graduate student in the School of Nursing, with preference given to a student studying the social and emotional health of children and youth. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3539 | 2025W | Lily Lee Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $2,300 have been endowed by Lily Lee, who graduated from VGH School of Nursing in 1955 and received a B.S.N. from UBC in 1956, for undergraduate students entering studies in Nursing. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3540 | 2025W | Janet Macdonald Rush Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Prizes totalling $1,100 have been endowed through a bequest by Freda Margaret Rush in memory of her mother, Janet Macdonald Rush, R.N. The prizes are awarded on the recommendation of the School of Nursing to undergraduate or graduate students in the School who have demonstrated an interest in the field of communicable diseases. |
| 3541 | 2025W | Lillian Esther Beek and Sterling Herbert Beek Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $9,800 have been endowed through a bequest from Sterling Edwin Graham Beek in memory of his parents, Lillian Esther Beek and Sterling Herbert Beek, for graduate students in the School of Nursing who are conducting research in the area of community or population nursing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3542 | 2025W | Test | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | FLUOR Canada Ltd. Scholarship in Mining or Mineral Processing – A scholarship of $2,500 has been offered by Fluor Canada Ltd., to a student entering the penultimate or final year of a program leading to an undergraduate degree in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering. |
| 3543 | 2025W | Elizabeth and Leslie Gould Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $3,550 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by Leslie R. Gould, in honour of the sixty-year commitment of Elizabeth and Leslie Gould to the Masonic Order, for a student in the School of Nursing. The award is made on the recommendation of the School and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3544 | 2025W | Joyce and John MacConnal Undergraduate Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $3,100 have been endowed through a bequest by Louisa May Joyce MacConnal for undergraduate students in the School of Nursing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3545 | 2025W | Lyle Creelman Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $3,850 have been endowed through a bequest by Lyle Morrison Creelman for students in the School of Nursing who have achieved good academic standing and have a need for financial assistance. |
| 3546 | 2025W | Nini M. Harris-Lowe Memorial Prize in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Prizes totalling $4,100 have been endowed by Rick Lowe (B.Sc. ’82) in memory of his spouse Nini M. Harris-Lowe for undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Nursing, with a strong preference for students who have demonstrated excellence in clinical innovation or in the development of improved methods of care and treatment for patients in the community who suffer from debilitating chronic illness or debilitating chronic pain. Recommendations are made by the School. |
| 3547 | 2025W | Irene Goldstone HIV/AIDS and Social Justice Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totaling $6,400 have been endowed in recognition of Irene Goldstone’s commitment to improving the lives of persons living with HIV/AIDS and the commitment of nurses engaged in HIV/AIDS and social justice. To be considered, candidates must be graduate students in the School of Nursing who are conducting research in HIV/AIDS or social justice. Recommendation is made by the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3548 | 2025W | Birgit and Ingrid CURREY Award in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $25,000 are offered by H. David Currey, B.A.S.c. (Agricultural Engineering), 1950 for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Nursing in the Faculty of Applied Science. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs, extracurricular activities or community service. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need. These awards are established in memory of Mr. Currey’s wife, Birgit, a Swedish nurse, and in honour of their daughter, Ingrid, who is a retired teacher in psychiatric nursing. No individual award shall exceed $4,000. Awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3549 | 2025W | Jim and Helen Hill Memorial Service Award in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $24,600 have been endowed by the estates of UBC alumni Helen Gray (’56 BSN) and Christopher James (Jim) Hill (’52 BASc). In recognition of the Hills’ passion for volunteerism in the community the awards will go to outstanding undergraduate nursing students who have demonstrated leadership through volunteerism, community service and campus activities. Financial need may be considered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3550 | 2025W | Shelagh J. SMITH Award for Mature Students in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $1,400 have been made available through an endowment established by the estate of Shelagh Smith (1928-2021) for outstanding mature students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Shelagh (B.A.Sc. (Nursing) 1950, M.S.N. 1982) was raised in Yukon and after completing her undergraduate degree, taught at hospitals in Montreal and New York. In her early 50s, she returned to her studies as a mature student and joined the UBC School of Nursing as a senior nursing instructor. It was during this time that Shelagh observed that academic excellence is compromised for some mature students due to financial need. To honour her commitment to supporting students, Shelagh was awarded the 2017 UBC Donor Partnership Award and received a Centenary Medal of Distinction in 2019. Outside of academia, Shelagh served as a trustee and council member at St. Anselms Parish, was invested into The Order of the Diocese of New Westminster in 2015, and was a member of the Vancouver Quilters Guild. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3551 | 2025W | Friends of the Vancouver BC Retired Teachers’ Association Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $1,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Friends of the Vancouver BC Retired Teachers Association to a student in the School of Nursing who demonstrates an interest in the health and wellbeing of older adults, with a goal of doing research in an area which will affect older adults. Preference is given to students who have graduated from a Vancouver public secondary school. Consideration is also given to students who have been active volunteers with older adults. Students must apply for this award at the School of Nursing. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3553 | 2025W | Vivian LUCAS Scholarship in Acute Care Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $13,900 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Vivian Lucas (BSN 1967) in recognition of her passion for acute care nursing and education. The award is offered to an outstanding undergraduate nursing student who demonstrates excellent communication, leadership and adaptability. Preference will be given to a student interested in and with an aptitude for acute care nursing, particularly trauma, emergency or post-operative nursing. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3554 | 2025W | Dell and Del Johnson Memorial Prize in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $1,300 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Cathy Ebbehoj (BSN 1975, MSN 1999), a retired faculty member of the UBC School of Nursing, to the graduating student who achieves the overall top grade in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This prize was established in honour of Cathy’s parents Dell and Del Johnson, who both deeply valued education and in memory of Cathy’s classmate Laura-Lynne McBain (1952 – 2006) who achieved top marks in the BSN class of 1975. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3555 | 2025W | Frances Hodgkinson Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $5,750 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Frances Hodgkinson (1931-2017) for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the School of Nursing. Ms. Hodgkinson (B.S.N. 1980) spent her nursing career working in public health on the North Shore of Vancouver. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3556 | 2025W | Beatrice Patriquin Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $18,900 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Brian Patriquin (1952-2017) in memory of his mother Beatrice Patriquin (1922-2009) for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the School of Nursing. Beatrice received a diploma in Public Health Nursing from UBC in 1959 and worked as a public health nurse in Victoria. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3557 | 2025W | Sandra Cawley Award in Nursing for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $5,250 award has been made available annually through a gift from the Y. P. Heung Foundation in honour of Sandra Cawley (B.Com. 1981) for a First Nations, Inuit or M?tis student of Canada in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program who has achieved good academic standing and demonstrated leadership and community involvement. Sandra developed a very successful career in real estate appraisal and land use, specializing in the valuation of commercial real estate. She has given back to UBC by serving as the Vice-Chair of the UBC Board of Governors and as a Director of UBC Properties Trust. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 3558 | 2025W | School of Nursing Award for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from an anonymous donor for outstanding undergraduate or graduate First Nations, Inuit or M?tis students of Canada in the School of Nursing. Financial need may be considered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3560 | 2025W | Dr. Yosef Wosk Award in Nursing for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Yosef Wosk, O.C., O.B.C., for undergraduate or graduate First Nations, Inuit or M?tis students of Canada in the School of Nursing. Financial need may be considered. Dr. Wosk (B.A. 1971) earned seven university degrees and received two honorary doctorates. Dr. Wosk was awarded the Freedom of the City award by the City of Vancouver, and is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a Member of the Order of British Columbia, a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and a recipient of both the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3561 | 2025W | Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Award in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation for students entering their final year in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, who have demonstrated leadership and community involvement. Preference will be given to students who have completed a placement at Royal Columbian Hospital. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing |
| 3700 | 2025W | Lotus Light Charity Society Mu-Shu Lee SCHL in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | One Scholarship of $1,000 is offered by the Family of Mu-Shu Lee to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate pharmaceutical sciences student who demonstrates academic excellence. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or convention refugees with proof of status. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3702 | 2025W | British Columbia Pharmacy Association Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Two scholarships of $2,450 each have been made available through an endowment established by the British Columbia Pharmacy Association for students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences who show a major interest in and promise of combining a successful career in the practice of community pharmacy with active participation in community and professional affairs. Preference to a 4th year student and that one scholarship go to a student from rural BC. Scholarship recipients are offered memberships in the BC Pharmacy Association. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3705 | 2025W | Canadian Pharmacists Association Centennial Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | This award enables a third year student to join with pharmacists and fellow students in attending the annual conference of the Canadian Pharmacists Association. Selection of the recipient is based on student affiliation with the Canadian Pharmacists Association, active promotion of the profession of pharmacy and the faculty and good academic standing. |
| 3709 | 2025W | Dean E L Woods Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $1,850 prize is awarded to a student completing the final year in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The award has been endowed by the College of Pharmacists of B.C. and augmented by UBC Pharmacy Alumni. It is made on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty to the student whose record during the entire course, in both the practical and theoretical parts of the pharmaceutical subjects, is considered to be the most outstanding. |
| 3720 | 2025W | W Elgin Turnbull Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | By a gift of his family, a scholarship in Pharmacy has been endowed in memory of W. Elgin Turnbull (1912-1941) who was a member of the pharmaceutical profession in British Columbia. A $350 scholarship is awarded on the basis of general proficiency to an outstanding student in the second year of the course in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3721 | 2025W | Shoppers Drug Mart Community Pharmacy Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | The Pharmacists/Owners of Shoppers Drug Mart Stores present two scholarships of $800 each, one to a student entering third year, and one to a student entering fourth year. The recipients of these scholarships should possess high academic standing. Preference is given to individuals who express interest in Community Pharmacy, and have shown interest in pharmacy activities. |
| 3725 | 2025W | Dr M Pernarowski Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $500 prize has been endowed by friends and colleagues of the late Dr. M. Pernarowski, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty to the graduating student in the Faculty of Pharmacy, receiving the Honorary Activities Cup. |
| 3728 | 2025W | George T and Myrtle W Cunningham Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $2,600 have been endowed by the late Myrtle W. Cunningham. The Cunningham family were pioneers in developing community pharmacy practice in British Columbia, and were closely associated with the University, Mr. Cunningham having served on many of its Committees and on the Board of Governors for 30 years. The awards are made to outstanding students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences on the recommendation of the Faculty. In making the awards, preference will be given to undergraduate students. |
| 3732 | 2025W | Finlay A. Morrison Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $1,050 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by James Eng Wing (BSc (Pharm) 1954), to honour Dr. Finlay A. Morrison’s many years of service to the Faculty and to the profession of Pharmacy, and to mark his continuing interest in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Administration. The award is made to the student entering fourth year in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and obtaining the highest standing in Pharmaceutics and/or Pharmacy Management in the preceding 3 years of the program. |
| 3733 | 2025W | Lambda Kappa Sigma Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A scholarship of $450 endowed by the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Lambda Kappa Sigma Fraternity, is available for a member of Lambda Kappa Sigma who is continuing his or her studies in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Selection is based primarily on academic achievement, however, student activities and service within the Fraternity may also be considered. The recipient may not simultaneously hold the Lambda Kappa Sigma – Dr. J.O. Runikis Memorial Scholarship. |
| 3737 | 2025W | Baldave Johal Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Two scholarships of $725 each have been endowed by the employees of London Drugs Limited to honour the memory of Baldave Johal. These awards are made to students entering the fourth year who have shown interest in and aptitude for Pharmacy Management studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in consultation with London Drugs Limited. Preference is given to employees of London Drugs Limited or a dependent of an employee. |
| 3739 | 2025W | O Gorde Davies Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A scholarship of $6,250 has been endowed by family and friends of O. Gorde Davies in recognition of the high standards of community practice demonstrated throughout his professional career. Consideration is given to performance in Pharmacy 469 (Professional Practice Clerkship), overall academic achievement and community involvement. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in consultation with a representative of the donor. |
| 3741 | 2025W | Terence H Brown Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A scholarship of $1,100 has been endowed by the friends, colleagues and students of Dr. Terry Brown on the occasion of his retirement in 1987, to honour his contribution to the Faculty, the University and the profession of Pharmacy. This award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty, to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, on the basis of scholastic achievement and participation in extra-curricular activities. |
| 3744 | 2025W | Lambda Kappa Sigma – Dr J O Runikis Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | An $1,000 scholarship has been endowed by the Alpha Lambda Chapter, Lambda Kappa Sigma fraternity, in memory of Dr. Janis Runikis, who was for many years, a patron and avid supporter of the chapter. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences to a student who is completing first or second year and is an active member of the fraternity. Selection is based primarily on academic achievement; however, student activity and service within the fraternity may also be considered. The recipient may not simultaneously hold the Lambda Kappa Sigma Scholarship. |
| 3749 | 2025W | Parpia Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $850 scholarship in pharmacy has been endowed by Badrudin and Khatoon Parpia. It is given on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences to an outstanding student entering fourth year with the highest standing in core courses to the end of third year. |
| 3756 | 2025W | London Drugs Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A minimum of four scholarships totalling $7,700 has been endowed by London Drugs. The awards are offered to students in any year of an undergraduate program with preference given to students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. At least two of the scholarships will be given to students who entered the university from an institution in the Province of Alberta. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3757 | 2025W | Kam Li Ma Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $11,000 scholarship has been endowed by the Ma family in honour of Mr. Kam Li Ma. It is awarded to a graduate student in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences who is interested in the study and research of the traditional use of herbal and animal medicines based on the traditions of a particular society . The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3759 | 2025W | Balvinder Gakhal Memorial Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $400 award has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Balvinder Gakhal. The award is offered to a third year student in Pharmaceutical Sciences in good academic standing who demonstrates leadership skills in pharmacy or university organizations and participates in volunteer activities. Students should apply to the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences to be considered for the award. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3760 | 2025W | Shoppers Drug Mart Terry Morrison Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Two scholarships of $1,000 each have been donated by Shoppers Drug Mart in honour of Terry Morrison. The awards are open to students in second or third year of the undergraduate program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Preference is given to students who demonstrate a contribution to pharmacy. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3763 | 2025W | Mabel Chan Memorial Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $800 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of pharmacist, Mabel Chan, for undergraduate students entering first year in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. First preference is given to students from the East Kootenay region and then to students from the rest of British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3764 | 2025W | Prakash Gill Memorial Prize in Pharmacology and Therapeutics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | A $1,700 prize has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. Prakash Gill, a past student and long time friend of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department to an outstanding graduating student majoring in Pharmacology and Therapeutics. |
| 3765 | 2025W | James M. Orr Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $2,900 have been endowed by Dr. James M. Orr for undergraduate students in Pharmaceutical Sciences who have achieved excellence in pharmacokinetics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3767 | 2025W | John H. McNeill Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $8,350 have been endowed by alumni and friends of John H. McNeill, former Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, for undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3768 | 2025W | Dean of Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $5,500 have been endowed by alumni and friends of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences for undergraduate students in the Faculty. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3769 | 2025W | London Drugs Leonard Marks Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $2,650 have been endowed by London Drugs in memory of Leonard Marks for students entering third or fourth year of the undergraduate program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3770 | 2025W | Bong Pang Yee Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $4,700 have been endowed in memory of Bong Pang Yee by his granddaughters, representing the Chow and Chang Families, for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3773 | 2025W | Overwaitea/Save On Foods Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $5,000 are offered by Overwaitea/Save On Foods for students in the undergraduate program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Scholarships of $1,000 each are assigned as follows: two to students entering second year, two to students entering third year, and one to a student entering fourth year. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3774 | 2025W | Byron O’Malley Memorial Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $4,550 award has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Byron O’Malley for a student in the undergraduate program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Recipients are chosen for the qualities exemplified by Byron: academic excellence, sense of humour, leadership, and participation in student activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3775 | 2025W | Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Guy Genest Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $1,250 have been endowed by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare for students entering their third year of Pharmacy in recognition of the leadership of Mr. Guy Genest. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and/or commitment to community service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3776 | 2025W | Pacific Blue Cross Scholarship in Pharmacy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $2,000 scholarship is offered by Pacific Blue Cross to an undergraduate student in Pharmacy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3777 | 2025W | Apotex Inc. Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $3,400 have been endowed by Apotex Inc. – Advancing Generics to assist with the expenses for undergraduate student(s) to attend the annual British Columbia Pharmacy Conference. Consideration is given to students with good academic standing who demonstrate leadership skills, involvement in student affairs, and commitment to community service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3778 | 2025W | Finlay Angus MORRISON and Dorothy Ellen Morrison Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Two scholarships of $2,050 each have been endowed by Dr. Finlay Angus Morrison and Mrs. Dorothy Ellen Morrison for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences who display exceptional professionalism and have high academic standing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3780 | 2025W | Marion L. Pearson Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $1,350 have been made available through an endowment established by Marion L. Pearson for undergraduate students entering second or third year in Pharmaceutical Sciences who have achieved excellence in medication management, which represents a contemporary model of pharmacy practice. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3781 | 2025W | Gail Bellward Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $2,800 scholarship has been endowed by alumni and friends of Gail Bellward for an undergraduate or graduate student in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3784 | 2025W | Peter Jewesson Graduate Scholarship in Pharmacy | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $4,100 have been endowed by friends and colleagues of Dr. Peter Jewesson (B.Sc.P. 1978, Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences 1986) for students in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3785 | 2025W | Ruth and Paul Bass Graduate Scholarship in Pharmacology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $6,900 have been endowed by Mrs. Ruth and Dr. Paul Bass for doctoral students in pharmacology who are in their second or subsequent year of graduate study in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, with a preference for students doing in vivo research and/or research in the area of neuropharmacology. Candidates for the award must be Canadian citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 3786 | 2025W | CAPSI Professional Development Week Travel Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $1,150 have been endowed by CAPSI (Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns) for undergraduate or graduate students who require assistance to attend Professional Development Week conference activities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3787 | 2025W | Pharmaceutical Sciences Travel Abroad Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $1,550 award has been made available through an endowment established by generous supporters of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences for an undergraduate student who has volunteered their time and efforts in a developing country. To be eligible for the award, candidates must have demonstrated their volunteer outcomes as required by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Preference will be given to students who have finished their travels within the year prior to the award being given out. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3788 | 2025W | Frank S. Abbott Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $1,750 have been endowed by alumni and friends of Frank S. Abbott, former Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, for undergraduate students in the Faculty. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3789 | 2025W | Andreas Baur Shoppers Drug Mart Outreach Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $3,600 award has been made available through an endowment established by the Shoppers Drug Mart Life Foundation and by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Andreas Josef Baur (B.Sc.P. 2008) for students in the undergraduate program in Pharmaceutical Sciences who have demonstrated an interest in and commitment to working in communities which are underserved by health care professions, including those in developing countries, northern and rural Canada, and inner city neighbourhoods. The youngest of four children, Andreas Baur grew up in a rural farming community in Quesnel, B.C. Throughout Andreas’ years he gave himself selflessly and made a commitment to making a difference in the world. He will always be remembered as a caring, humorous, well-grounded young man willing to do his share in making the world a better place. Andreas spent his summers throughout school volunteering in Africa and it was a life-changing experience for him. It gave him a new sense of self, purpose and a new understanding of the human experience. To be eligible for the award, candidates must have undertaken their international travel or volunteer activity within the year prior to the award being given out and have demonstrated their volunteer outcomes as required by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3790 | 2025W | London Drugs Limited 60th Anniversary Celebration Undergraduate Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Two $2,000 scholarships have been generously endowed by London Drugs Limited as part of their 60th Anniversary Celebration to be awarded to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The awards will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3791 | 2025W | H & H Blomquist Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 are offered by the Blomquist Charitable Fund to an undergraduate student in any year of study in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Holger L. Blomquist was part of one of the Faculty’s first graduating classes of 1950, and his brother, Halvard Blomquist, was a member of the graduating class of 1952. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3792 | 2025W | PharmaChoice Canada Inc. Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $2,150 award is offered by PharmaChoice Canada Inc. for a student in the third year of the undergraduate program in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences who demonstrates leadership skills and has an interest in community practice. Preference is given to those students who graduated from a high school in British Columbia but outside of the metro Vancouver area. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3793 | 2025W | Marcel St. Jean Memorial Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences. | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Two awards of $500 each are offered by UniPHARM Wholesale Drugs Ltd in memory of Marcel St. Jean, a long-time friend and respected industry colleague of the company. These awards are for fourth year students graduating from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences who display exceptional professionalism and have high academic standing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 3794 | 2025W | Pharmaceutical Sciences Rural Communities Placement Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $55,750 have been made available through an endowment established by generous supporters of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences for students in the entry-to-practice PharmD program in their experiential education rotations in rural BC. To be eligible, candidates must demonstrate their need for this funding as required by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3795 | 2025W | Calvin Sawyer Memorial Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $1,450 have been made available through an endowment established by Sharon Wu (B.S.N.) and Lap Wu (B.Sc. (Pharm.) 1980) and their family in memory of their son, Calvin Sawyer, for undergraduate students entering second year of the Entry-to-Practice Pharm.D. program. Calvin passed away at the age of 29 in early 2012. He will be remembered by his friends and family for his strong work ethic and kind heart. He was a gifted artist who began designing video games at a young age, had a lifelong passion for sports, and dreamed of owning and operating his own business when he completed school. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3797 | 2025W | Huston Family Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $3,350 have been endowed by the Huston Family of Abbotsford (Mrs. Pat Huston and her children Roy, Maureen, Ryan and Ron) in honour of its three generations of pharmacists: Frank Huston and his son, Roy Huston (UBC BSc(Pharm)’73), both of Abbotsford (Huston Drugs and Medical Tower Drugs), and Frank’s father and brother, W.M. Huston of Ashcroft, and Mervyn J. Huston, Dean Emeritus of Pharmacy at the University of Alberta, respectively. The awards are made to undergraduate students of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences participating in athletics on a competitive level, within or outside UBC. Students must have graduated from a high school in British Columbia. The awards are made upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3800 | 2025W | Kenneth G. Ringrose Memorial Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually by colleagues, friends and family in memory of Kenneth G. Ringrose (BSc Pharm, 1968), to an undergraduate student in the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Ken was most recognized for his enduring pursuit of excellence in pharmacy and his commitment to the Lower Mainland community in which he lived and worked. While a Pharmasave Drug Store owner, Ken was deservingly awarded the prestigious Bowl of Hygeia for outstanding service to the community by a pharmacist. For more than four decades, Ken remained passionate about patient-centred community pharmacy and sought to inspire the highest of standards in students while in his preceptor role. In honour of Ken’s life and work, the award is given to a student who has demonstrated excellence in community service in their experiential education rotations or employment at a pharmacy, and who has a proven track record of volunteer leadership benefiting his or her community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3801 | 2025W | Dr. Wendy Ko Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $6,150 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Ronald Ko in honour of his wife Dr. Wendy Ko, B.Sc. Pharmacy 1966 and M.Sc. Pharmacy 1968. The scholarship is awarded to a student graduating from the undergraduate program in Pharmaceutical Sciences with high academic standing, demonstrated excellence in the medicinal chemistry content of the program, and active involvement in community pharmacy and/or community affairs. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3802 | 2025W | Trevor WATSON Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | A $1,650 award has been made available through an endowment established by Christine Lee, B.Sc. Pharmacy 1975, and the Watson Family to honour Trevor Watson, B.Sc. Pharmacy 1957. This award is offered to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences who demonstrates a keen passion for the betterment of their community and for the profession of pharmacy. While deeply dedicated to his family, church, and community, Mr. Watson remained an exemplary pillar of service and leadership in the development of the profession of pharmacy in British Columbia and Canada. Alongside being a practicing pharmacist for over 40 years, Trevor was a member of the 1966/67 B.C. Pharmacy Planning Commission and one of the primary proponents in the establishment of the B.C. Professional Pharmacists Society, the current B.C. Pharmacy Association (BCPhA). He has served as President for both the College of Pharmacists of B.C. and the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA), and is a honourary life member of the BCPhA and the CPhA. Trevor was a part-time Clinical Instructor/Lecturer at the Faculty from 1971-1991, and has been a committed mentor to young graduates. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3803 | 2025W | ENTRY-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy Experiential Education Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Experiential education awards valued at $500 each are offered annually to students in the Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy program. To access the award, eligible students are invited to complete an application identifying the experiential education they have undertaken in the preceding 12 months. Students may receive the award only once during the course of their program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3805 | 2025W | Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists of British Columbia Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Two awards of $500 each are offered annually by the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP), BC Branch for students who have completed third year of the Entry to Practice PharmD program with high academic achievement, current CSHP membership, and a demonstrated interest in hospital pharmacy. The award is made on recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3806 | 2025W | Maria Gabriele Finamore Award in Community Pharmacy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $1,850 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Maria Gabriele Finamore (1954-2016) for students in the Entry-to-Practice Pharm.D. program who are in good academic standing and have an interest in pursuing community pharmacy. Maria (B.Sc. Pharm. 1977) began her career in 1973 as a pharmacy assistant at London Drugs, where she continued to work for over 40 years. She was a long-time practice educator with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and mentored students and new pharmacy graduates during her time at London Drugs. Maria served on a number of committees with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, including the College’s Board of Examiners, of which she was the Chair. This award was established in recognition of Maria’s commitment to lifelong learning and dedication to giving back to her community and her profession. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3807 | 2025W | John Wai Chung and Susanna Leung Entrance Award in Pharmacy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $40,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from John Wai Chung Leung (1952-2019), along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for outstanding undergraduate students entering a program in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). John (B.Sc. Pharm 1977) was born in Macau and raised in Hong Kong before immigrating to Canada with his wife, Susanna, in 1972. After graduating from UBC, he worked as a pharmacist at drugstores in Squamish and Vancouver before settling in Abbotsford, where he owned and worked as a pharmacist at a Peoples Drug Mart, now known as Newgen PharmaChoice, for thirty-nine years. John took great pride in serving the Abbotsford community, and established this award to support the next generation of pharmacists. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3808 | 2025W | Diane Hales Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $4,850 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Diane Hales (B.Sc. (Pharm) 1952) for undergraduate First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences with outstanding academic achievement. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated community service, volunteerism or leadership skills. Diane practiced as a pharmacist in Campbell River, British Columbia, and spent her retirement on Salt Spring Island. These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3809 | 2025W | Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $40,000, valued at up to $10,000 each, have been made available annually by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences for students entering the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. If possible, two recipients will be First Nations, Inuit or Mtis and/or from a rural community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3810 | 2025W | Kyleah Kubota and Jessie Park Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through gifts from friends, family and the UBC Pharmacy Class of 2020, along with matching funds from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in memory of Kyleah Kubota (1996-2018) and Jessie Park (1996-2018), for outstanding students in the Entry-to-Practice Pharm.D. program. Kyleah was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and attended Sir Matthew Begbie Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. She was an accomplished athlete, a talented baker and an enthusiastic outdoorswoman. Kyleah enjoyed sharing her passions with her friends and family, including her three younger siblings. Jessie was born in Seoul, South Korea and immigrated to Vancouver with her family at age nine. She graduated from Byrne Creek Community School in 2014, where she acted and sang in school plays. Jessie was a member of the UBC Pharmacy Vocal Ensemble, and sang and played violin with her church choir. This scholarship was established in recognition of Kyleah and Jessies accomplishments, as well as the compassion, warmth, and positivity they imparted to the people in their lives. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 3904 | 2025W | J J McRae Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A prize of $800 endowed by Mrs. R.F. Osborne in memory of her father, J.J. McRae, is awarded to a student in third or fourth year of the Physical Education and Health program of the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with general academic proficiency who has made a contribution to youth work. Special consideration is given to a student who has worked with the blind or other handicapped groups. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 3905 | 2025W | Leonard Osborne Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A $850 prize, endowed by Robert F. Osborne in memory of his father J. Leonard Osborne, is awarded to a student in the third year of the Physical Education option of the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program with general academic proficiency, who has demonstrated expertise and leadership in the field of coaching. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 3906 | 2025W | Lieutenant James Douglas Hamilton Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A prize of $700 in memory of Lieutenant James Douglas Hamilton, a graduate in Physical Education and a former member of the COTC of this University, who, on April 13, 1952, was killed in action in Korea, is offered by the Kinesiology Alumni and Undergraduate Societies. The award is open to third year students in Physical Education showing academic and physical proficiency. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 3907 | 2025W | Mary Isdale Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A $640 scholarship is offered to a student who achieves high academic standing in the third year of any field of study. Consideration is given to eligible students who, over a period of years, have demonstrated particular interest in highland dancing, Scottish country dancing, piping or drumming. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 3909 | 2025W | R F Osborne Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A prize of $700 in recognition of Robert F. Osborne’s long and dedicated service to Physical Education, is awarded to a student in the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program, with general academic proficiency, leadership and service in the field of Physical and Health Education. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 3910 | 2025W | Robert W Schutz Faculty Prize in Kinesiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A $200 prize, made available by the faculty of the School of Kinesiology, is awarded to the head of the graduating class for the Bachelor of Kinesiology. |
| 3912 | 2025W | Kinesiology Undergraduate Society Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | These prizes have been initiated by members of the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society and are intended to recognize students who have made unselfish contributions to student and faculty life. These prizes in the amount of $250 will be awarded annually to students in third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program, who have maintained a high overall academic average and have demonstrated leadership qualities through extra-curricular activities within the field of Kinesiology. Reference letters by professionals in the field should support the application. The prizes will be made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society. |
| 3914 | 2025W | University of BC Kinesiology / Phys Ed Alumni Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | Scholarships totalling $11,200 have been endowed by alumni of the School. The scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program who have displayed academic achievement, leadership, and competency in their field of specialization. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 3915 | 2025W | Kinesiology Faculty Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | One or more scholarships totalling $7,850 have been endowed by donations from the School of Kinesiology faculty, past and present. The scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program who have displayed academic achievement, leadership, or competency in their field of specialization. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 3916 | 2025W | Diacon Technologies Ltd. Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Scholarships totalling $1,600 are awarded to young soccer players entering UBC. This scholarship provides incentive to talented players to continue to develop their soccer skills while pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarship is awarded to a student who exhibits high standards of scholarship, leadership and soccer ability. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of Athletic and Sport Services, in consultation with the Director of Awards and Financial Aid. |
| 3918 | 2025W | Harry Franklin Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards have been established by family and friends of Harry Franklin, B.A. ’49, who was a member of the UBC basketball team from 1942 to 1945, and Director of the UBC Alumni Association from 1972 to 1978. The award is made to an entering or continuing student who exhibits high standards of leadership and basketball ability. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of Athletic and Sport Services. No individual award may exceed $1,500. |
| 3919 | 2025W | Bob Ackles Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | A $500 scholarship has been established in honour of Bob Ackles by his friends. He is a former general manager of the B.C. Lions and spent his career in Vancouver in sport management. The scholarship is awarded to a student who exhibits high standards of scholarship, leadership and experience in the management or administration of the UBC Athletic, Recreation or Intramural programs. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of Athletic and Sport Services, in consultation with the Director of Awards and Financial Assistance. |
| 3920 | 2025W | Bob Ackles Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | A $500 award has been endowed in honour of Bob Ackles by his friends. He is a former general manager of the B.C. Lions and spent his career in Vancouver in sport management. The award is made to a student who exhibits high standards of leadership in the management or administration of the UBC Athletic, Recreation or Intramural programs. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of Athletic and Sport Services. |
| 3922 | 2025W | Donn Spence Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $1,350 have been endowed in memory of Donn Spence, B.P.E.’56, M.S.’67, in recognition of his contribution to the University and the community in the sport of Rugby. The award was established by the 1984 UBC Rugby team, the Vancouver, British Columbia and Canada Rugby Unions, and friends of Donn Spence. The award is made to students who have completed at least one year of full-time study at UBC and exhibit high standards of leadership and a demonstrated interest in Rugby. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Head Rugby coach. |
| 3923 | 2025W | William B McNulty Kinesiology Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | Two $600 scholarships have been made available by William B. McNulty, B.P.E. ’68, M.P.E. ’70, M.A. ’83. The awards are made to students entering the second, third or fourth year who have combined academic excellence with an outstanding contribution in student or community affairs. Emphasis is put upon service above self. One award is made to a male student, the other to a female student. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 3925 | 2025W | W Gordon Brandreth Prize in Kinesiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | Prizes totalling $650 have been made available through an endowment by Mrs. Bertha Brandreth in memory of her husband W. Gordon Brandreth for outstanding Bachelor of Kinsiology Students. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 3926 | 2025W | Thunderbird Varsity Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Scholarships totalling $7,500 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations have been made available through an endowment established by David and Brenda McLean and the Province of British Columbia for student athletes with outstanding academic achievement. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 3928 | 2025W | Peter Andrew Marron Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A $1,900 award has been endowed in memory of Peter Andrew Marron by his father George A. Marron. The award is available to a student in the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program who is pursuing studies in the Kinesiology and Health Sciences Program, or involved in research work, who displays scholarship, leadership and perseverance. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 3930 | 2025W | Brown Bros Ford Scholarship in Athletics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Scholarships totalling $4,700 have been endowed by Brown Bros. Ford and the Province of British Columbia. The awards are offered to students having outstanding academic and athletic abilities and are made by nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3931 | 2025W | Cheryl Kinton Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | An award of $1,850 has been endowed by friends, family, and members of the 1993-1994 UBC Women’s Basketball Team in memory of Cheryl Kinton in recognition of her contribution to the University and the community in the sport of Basketball. The award is offered to a member of the UBC Women’s Basketball Team in good academic standing who exhibits high standards of leadership. Preference may be given to a B.C. resident who has come from a community outside the Lower Mainland. The award is made by nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee in consultation with the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. |
| 3932 | 2025W | Florence and Lynn Sully Award in Athletics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | An award of $1,100 has been endowed by Florence and Lynn Sully. The award is offered to a student having outstanding athletic abilities, with preference given to someone who has demonstrated academic excellence. The award is made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3933 | 2025W | Janie and Hector Wright Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A $1,550 scholarship has been endowed by Janie D. Wright BPE ’56, in memory of her parents. The award is offered to an undergraduate student in Kinesiology and is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 3934 | 2025W | John B Service Memorial Prize in Kinesiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A $850 prize has been endowed by family and friends in memory of John B. Service. The award is offered to a student specializing in the Kinesiology and Health Program and is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3935 | 2025W | Frank Gnup Memorial Football Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards ranging from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered by the Frank Gnup Memorial Committee in memory of Frank Gnup, coach of the UBC football team from 1955 to 1973. The awards are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird football team and are made by nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3936 | 2025W | Thunderbird Golf Society Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards, ranging from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered by alumni and friends of the UBC varsity golf program. The awards are offered to outstanding members of the varsity golf teams. Award recipients are nominated by the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3937 | 2025W | Thunderbird Golf Society Jack McLaughlin Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards, ranging from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered in honour of Jack McLaughlin by alumni and friends of the UBC varsity golf program. The awards are offered to outstanding members of the women’s varsity golf team. Award recipients are nominated by the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3938 | 2025W | Thunderbird Golf Society Thomas Dalgety Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards, ranging from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered in honour of Thomas Dalgety by alumni and friends of the UBC varsity golf program. The awards are offered to outstanding members of the men’s varsity golf team. Award recipients are nominated by the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3939 | 2025W | Father David Bauer Memorial Hockey Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards under athletic association regulations, have been endowed in memory of Father David Bauer, by alumni and friends of the UBC varsity hockey program. The awards totalling $37,650 are offered to students, in any year of study, who are outstanding members of the men’s varsity hockey team. Awards are made by nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3941 | 2025W | Jack D Edmondson Memorial Basketball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards valued at $500 each or to the maximum value allowed under athletic association regulations, have been endowed in memory of Jack D. Edmondson by his wife, Barbara J. Edmondson. The awards are offered to students, in any year of study, who are outstanding members of the men’s varsity basketball team. Awards are made by nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3942 | 2025W | Thunderbird Golf Society Don and Phyl Lazier Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards valued at $500 each or to the maximum value allowed under athletic association regulations, have been endowed in honour of Don and Phyl Lazier by the Thunderbird Golf Society. The awards are offered to students, in any year of study, who are outstanding members of the women’s varsity golf team. Awards are made by nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3943 | 2025W | Innovative Fitness Football Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $300 each are endowed in honour of Innovative Fitness. Awards are offered to students, in any year of study, who are outstanding members of the Thunderbird Football team. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3944 | 2025W | Sidoo Family Thunderbird Athletic Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered annually to outstanding members of a Thunderbird Varsity Team in any year of study. Preference will be given to members of the Varsity Football team. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3945 | 2025W | Thunderbird Alpine Skiing Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Alpine Ski Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3946 | 2025W | Thunderbird Baseball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Baseball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3947 | 2025W | Thunderbird Field Hockey Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Field Hockey Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3948 | 2025W | Brian K Petersen Soccer Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Men’s Soccer Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3949 | 2025W | Thunderbird Men’s Volleyball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Men’s Volleyball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3950 | 2025W | Thunderbird Rowing Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Rowing Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3951 | 2025W | Thunderbird Rugby Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Rugby Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3952 | 2025W | Thunderbird Swimming Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Swimming Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3953 | 2025W | Thunderbird Track and Field Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Track & Field Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3954 | 2025W | Thunderbird Women in Sport Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding female members of the Thunderbird Teams in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3955 | 2025W | Thunderbird Women’s Basketball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Women’s Basketball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3956 | 2025W | Thunderbird Women’s Ice Hockey Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Women’s Ice Hockey Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3957 | 2025W | Kotaro Ono Basketball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Varsity Basketball Team in any year of study. The awards are made by nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3958 | 2025W | McLean Family Mens Basketball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Basketball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3959 | 2025W | Thunderbird Men’s Field Hockey Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Men’s Field Hockey Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the nomination of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3960 | 2025W | Colin Cool Gerlitz Track and Cross Country Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range in value from a minimum of $550 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Track and Cross Country team in any year of study. The awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3961 | 2025W | Thunderbird Nordic Skiing Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $350 each to the maximum allowable under the athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Nordic Ski Team in any year of study. The awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3962 | 2025W | Ruth Wilson Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Women’s Basketball Team in any year of study. The awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3963 | 2025W | Mary Campbell Women’s Athletic Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Women’s Basketball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3964 | 2025W | Jeff Francis Thunderbird Baseball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, ranging from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Baseball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3965 | 2025W | Al Fisher Skiing Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established in honour of Al Fisher for outstanding members of the Thunderbird Alpine or Nordic Skiing Sport Club in any year of study. Preference will be given to athletes competing at the highest level of intercollegiate competition in Canada and the United States. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 3966 | 2025W | Harry C. and M. Cecelia Miller Memorial Skiing Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to members of the UBC Varsity Women’s Alpine Ski Team in any year of study, through an endowment established by the Harry C. and M. Cecelia Miller Trust. The awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3967 | 2025W | Robert F. Osborne Memorial Award in Kinesiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | An award of $7,750 has been endowed in memory of Dr Robert F. Osborne’s outstanding service as coach, teacher and administrator during his 33 years as a faculty member at UBC, 27 of them as Director of the School of Physical Education and Recreation. The award is available to undergraduate students returning to the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program who have exhibited excellence in academics, athletics, and service in sport and recreation. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 3968 | 2025W | BCPBL Academic/Athletic Excellence Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | A $6,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Andrew Grant to a top player in the B.C. Premier Baseball League. The award is made on the recommendation of the Baseball Head Coach and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 3969 | 2025W | Ian Robertson Thunderbird Swimming Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Swim Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee for students who have demonstrated leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3970 | 2025W | Barbara Schrodt Award in Kinesiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | An award of $1,300 has been endowed by Barbara Schrodt for an undergraduate student entering or registered in the third or fourth year in the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program who has been an outstanding playing member of a women’s field hockey team at UBC and is taking courses related to teaching physical and health education. The award is not to exceed $1,000, and is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology in consultation with the Intercollegiate Coordinator, Department of Athletics. |
| 3971 | 2025W | Julie Hamilton Women’s Ice Hockey Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Women’s Ice Hockey team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3972 | 2025W | Robert McGavin Thunderbird Debating Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Debating Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3973 | 2025W | Dale Ohman Men’s Volleyball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards of a minimum value of $500 each are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird men’s varsity volleyball team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3974 | 2025W | Kiran van Rijn Memorial Rowing Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Rowing Crew in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3975 | 2025W | Jason Auramenko Memorial Mens Golf Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Mens’ Golf Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3976 | 2025W | Rod Bell-Irving Thunderbird Rowing Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range in value from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Rowing Crew in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee for outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3977 | 2025W | Ian Gillespie Thunderbird Track and Field/Cross Country Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range in value from $350 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Track and Field/Cross Country Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee for outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3978 | 2025W | Haley Wickenheiser Womens Ice Hockey Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Womens Hockey Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Presidents Athletic Awards Committee to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3980 | 2025W | Thunderbird Football Association Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards at a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird varsity football team in any year of study, in honour of Frank and Casey Smith. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and good academic standing. |
| 3981 | 2025W | Anne D. Tilley Scholarship in Kinesiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A scholarship of $1,350 has been endowed by Ms. Anne D. Tilley for an undergraduate or a graduate student enrolled in the School of Kinesiology who is interested in the field of developmental disability/mental handicap/ intellectual disability. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 3982 | 2025W | Old Birds Women’s Ice Hockey Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbirds Women’s Ice Hockey Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee for outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. The Old Birds is a men’s recreational ice hockey group consisting of UBC Deans and Directors Emeriti. The group has existed for more than 25 years and has chosen the UBC Women’s Varsity Ice Hockey team as its charity of choice. |
| 3983 | 2025W | Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of Thunderbird teams, with a preference for members of the UBC football team, in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3984 | 2025W | LEDCOR Industries Inc. Centenary Varsity Athletic Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | A $1,200 award has been endowed by Ledcor Industries Inc. for an undergraduate student on a Varsity Team, with preference for a student in Engineering, Architecture or Commerce. The award is made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee to a student who has demonstrated leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3985 | 2025W | Thunderbird Women’s Softball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbirds Women’s Varsity Softball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3986 | 2025W | Gail Moore Memorial Thunderbird Women’s Golf Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Women’s Varsity Golf Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee for outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3989 | 2025W | Gayle Stewart-Philip Thunderbird Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, ranging from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered in memory of Gayle Stewart-Philip in honour of her love for UBC and for the UBC Thunderbirds. The awards are offered to outstanding members of Thunderbird teams, with a preference to members of the UBC Varsity Basketball teams, in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee for outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3992 | 2025W | William M. GALLACHER Thunderbird Scholarship in Hockey | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been endowed for male or female student hockey athletes in recognition of William M. Gallacher and his passion and support for the sport and its athletes. Recommendations are made by the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3995 | 2025W | Spence McTavish Rugby Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under the athletic association rules, have been made available through an endowment established by Peter Bull to outstanding members of the UBC Varsity Men’s Rugby Team, with a preference for multi-sport athletes in the tradition of the Bobby Gaul Award. This award acknowledges the achievements of former UBC head coach Spence McTavish, team captain, provincial champion, national and international player and university coach of character. Awards are offered to students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and have maintained good academic standing, with a preference for students who also participate on another UBC athletics team, and are made on recommendations by the head coach to the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 3996 | 2025W | David Nelson Thunderbird Men’s Basketball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, ranging from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association guidelines are offered to members of the Thunderbird Men’s Basketball team in any year of study, with a preference to graduates of Victoria High School in Victoria, BC; or Esquimalt High School in Esquimalt, BC; or a high school on Vancouver Island. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee for outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 3998 | 2025W | Twenty-8 Group Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | The Twenty-8 Group Leadership Award will provide one award (minimum value $1,000) for each women’s Thunderbird team in recognition of outstanding student athletes who have demonstrated leadership attributes. This annual award is being established in recognition of the additional time and effort required to participate in varsity athletics. Recommendations are made by the Department of Athletics. |
| 3999 | 2025W | Marlowe Hanson Memorial Men’s Basketball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $4,800 are offered by family and friends of Marlowe Hanson to UBC Men’s Basketball players with a high level of basketball proficiency who exemplify the strong qualities of leadership, commitment and loyalty. Marlowe Hanson was a passionate fan and avid supporter of UBC Men’s Basketball, and father of Head Coach, Kevin Hanson (2000 to present). A well-respected businessman with the Royal Bank, Marlowe was always seen at UBC home games, sitting up behind the team bench in his regular reserved seats cheering on the Thunderbirds. In everything he did, he tried to make a positive difference. Recommendations are made by the Department of Athletics and Recreation. |
| 4000 | 2025W | School of Kinesiology International Student Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | Scholarships of amounts of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international students in the School of Kinesiology, Vancouver campus. Students selected for these scholarships must have completed at least 30 credits towards their undergraduate degree or have a minimum of second-year standing in their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement, engagement in the School, and the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 4003 | 2025W | Joan Pilcher Recreation Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | A $1,950 award has been endowed by Dr. Nestor Korchinsky in honour of Joan Pilcher and the significant role that Joan played in furthering the goals of university community-living through a vibrant intramural/recreation program. The award recognizes future outstanding recreation leaders by celebrating the contributions made by a student in the first year as a UBC Recreation Student Administrator. |
| 4006 | 2025W | Ken Woods Thunderbird Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, ranging from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association guidelines are offered annually in recognition of Mr. Woods’ passion for sport. The awards are offered to members of Thunderbird varsity teams, with a preference to members of the UBC Varsity Basketball teams, UBC Varsity Soccer teams and UBC Varsity Golf teams, in any year of study. Students must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. Awards are made on the recommendation of the President’s Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 4007 | 2025W | Rick HANSEN Difference Maker Award in Womens Volleyball | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which range from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered annually to recruit and retain outstanding members of the Thunderbird Women’s Volleyball Team in any year of study. The award was created by a leadership gift from the Rick Hansen Leadership Group and receives ongoing funding from alumni and friends of the Thunderbird Women’s Volleyball. The award recognizes individuals as leaders within their sport, contributions to the team and as contributing members of the UBC community. The awards are awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. |
| 4008 | 2025W | Amanjit Payer Memorial Scholarship in Womens Volleyball | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more scholarships, which range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by the family, friends, UBC Athletics and teammates of Amanjit Payer in recognition of her passion and enthusiasm for women in sport, specifically volleyball. While attending UBC, Amanjit was manager of the Thunderbird Women’s Volleyball team, where her natural ability to act as the facilitator of the team enhanced the winning culture of this team. This award will provide scholarships to UBC Thunderbird Women’s Volleyball student-athletes who maintain good academic standing and exemplify courage and leadership in all that they do. The award is made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4010 | 2025W | Robert Miles Webster Endowed Baseball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by the late Robert Miles Webster for outstanding members of the Thunderbird Baseball Team in any year of study. The awards are offered in the name of Robert Miles Webster, a passionate baseball coach, fan and supporter of the Thunderbirds. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 4012 | 2025W | Frank READ Thunderbird Rowing Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $16,900 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established for rowing athletes in memory of Frank Read, a beloved UBC and Olympic rowing coach. The awards celebrate Read’s tireless work in proving that excellence in sport was a realistic objective for Canadians. The awards are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Rowing Team who have maintained good academic standing. The recommendation is made by the Rowing coaches. |
| 4013 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business UBC Rugby Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $6,815 are offered annually to undergraduate students enrolled at the Sauder School of Business in any year of study who are also members of the Men’s or Women’s Varsity Thunderbird Rugby teams, with the total award value to be assigned equally between the Men’s and Women’s teams. This award may be renewable provided the award recipient(s) maintain membership on the Varsity Rugby team. If there is no Sauder School of Business student on one of the teams in any given year, the full award value will be made available to the other team. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with UBC Athletics. |
| 4015 | 2025W | International Varsity Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | International Varsity Awards are available for incoming and continuing international undergraduate students participating on a UBC varsity team. Recipients of the awards will demonstrate a high standard of athletic performance, scholarship, and character. The amount may be up to the full cost of undergraduate international tuition and fees. The awards are renewable for up to 5 years, so long as student-athletes are members of the Varsity team. Recipients must meet the requirements of their athletic governing body (Canadian Interuniversity Sport or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) or the requirements of the Department of Athletics. The number of awards will vary from year to year, depending on budget. The head coach of the relevant sport and a member of the Athlete Services team will recommend eligible candidates. Final award decisions will be made by the International Student Initiative (ISI) Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 4017 | 2025W | Maria GALLO Women’s Rugby Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations have been made available through an endowment established by supporters of the UBC Women’s Rugby Team in honour of Maria Gallo. The award celebrates Gallo’s outstanding commitment to rugby and her many triumphs on the international stage representing Canada as a player and a coach. Awards are offered to the best rugby players UBC can attract and outstanding members of the Thunderbirds Women’s Rugby Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Head Coach with review and approval by the Athletics’ Awards Committee. |
| 4018 | 2025W | Shawn OLSON Football Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under the athletic association rules, have been made available through an endowment established by Peter Bull to outstanding members of the UBC Varsity Men’s Football Team, with a preference for multi-sport athletes in the tradition of the Bobby Gaul Award. This award acknowledges the achievements of former UBC head coach Shawn Olson, team captain, National Champion, and university coach of character. Awards are offered to students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and have maintained good academic standing, with a preference for students who also participate on another UBC athletics team, and are made on the recommendation of the Head Coach with review and approval by the Athletics’ Awards Committee. |
| 4019 | 2025W | NEGRIN Family Football Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards at a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations have been endowed by the Negrin Family in recognition of their passion and enthusiasm for university sport in British Columbia, specifically football. These awards are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Varsity Football Team in any year of study who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and are in good academic standing. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4020 | 2025W | ROWING Alumni Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to Men’s and Women’s Rowing Athletes in any year of study. Awards are for the purpose of recruitment and retention of top level rowing athletes. The awards will be made on the recommendation of the Men’s and Women’s Rowing Head Coaches in the Department of Athletics. |
| 4022 | 2025W | Josef MOLNAR Memorial Men’s Soccer Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards from a minimum of $500 each have been made available through an endowment created by the family and friends of Josef Molnar. The award is open to outstanding members of the UBC Men’s varsity soccer. Josef Molnar was the assistant coach of the UBC Men’s soccer team from 1960-1988. He made a huge impression and was a mentor to decades of UBC soccer players. This award will be made at the discretion of the Head Coach of the UBC Men’s Soccer team and will be administered by the UBC Department of Athletics. |
| 4036 | 2025W | David Black Thunderbird Men’s Basketball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One award to the maximum allowable value under athletic association guidelines has been made available through an endowment to a member of the Thunderbird Men’s Basketball team in any year of study who has demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. Preference will be given to a graduate of Victoria High School in Victoria, BC; or a high school on Vancouver Island; or a student who is a Canadian citizen. The award is made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4037 | 2025W | Petersen Family Women’s Varsity Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to female varsity student athletes in any year of study, with preference that at least one award go to an athlete on the women’s soccer team. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4039 | 2025W | Laura Kosakoski Memorial Thunderbird Women’s Ice Hockey Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through gifts from alumni and supporters of the UBC Thunderbirds Womens Ice Hockey team, in memory of Laura Kos Kosakoski (1985-2020), for outstanding members of the UBC Women’s Ice Hockey team in any year of study. Laura (B.Sc. 2007, M.D. 2014) was a member of the UBC Thunderbirds Womens Ice Hockey team from 2003 to 2007. While in medical school, Laura traveled across British Columbia to provide care to patients in rural communities, as well as to Soweto, South Africa. After completing her residency at the University of Calgary, Laura moved to Canmore, Alberta, where she practiced as a family physician. Laura was highly respected by her teammates, and worked to leave a legacy as a Thunderbird for the next generation. This award was established in recognition of her resilience and work ethic both on and off the ice. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Women’s Ice Hockey Head Coach and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4040 | 2025W | Brett Family Men’s Volleyball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by Rob and Vicky Brett. These awards are offered to outstanding members of the UBC Thunderbirds Men’s Volleyball Team in any year of study who are in good academic standing. Financial need may be considered. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 4041 | 2025W | Danny and Christina Smith Family UBC Football Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $3,250, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made through an endowment established by Danny and Christina Smith, for outstanding members of the UBC Thunderbird Football Team in any year of study, who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and athletic ability and have maintained good academic standing. Preference will be given to graduates of high schools located on Vancouver Island, BC. Financial need may be considered. Danny played football at UBC from 1975-1979 and was one of UBCs best quarterbacks. He set 16 UBC passing records and was inducted into the UBC Hall of Fame in Football in 1997 and the BC Football Hall of Fame in 2013. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4043 | 2025W | Lawrence Burr UBC Thunderbird Golf Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | A $2,000 award is offered annually by Lawrence Burr (B.A. 1958, M.Sc. 1961, M.D. 1964) to a returning member of the UBC Thunderbird Golf Team who has demonstrated excellent leadership skills and is in good academic standing. Preference will be given to a member of the women’s team. Dr. Burr was a member of his high school golf team, and continues to enjoy the game decades later. The award is made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4045 | 2025W | Robert and Barbara Atkinson Thunderbird Men’s Basketball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable value under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by Robert and Barbara Atkinson along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia. These awards are offered to outstanding members of the Thunderbird Men’s Basketball team in any year of study who are in good academic standing and have demonstrated excellent leadership skills. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4046 | 2025W | Louise Cowin Thunderbird Women’s Rugby Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by Peter Bull, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, in recognition of Louise Cowin. During her time as the Vice-President, Students Louise displayed tremendous dedication and support for Thunderbirds Athletics. Awards are offered to current or incoming members of the Thunderbirds Women’s Rugby Team that display exemplary leadership, strong character, and dedication. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Women’s Head Coach with review and approval by the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4047 | 2025W | Derek Norton Thunderbird Rugby Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by friends and business colleagues of Derek Norton, for outstanding current or incoming student-athletes that display exemplary leadership, strong character and dedication to the sport of rugby. This award was established in recognition of Derek Norton’s contributions to the real estate financing sector and his strong support, commitment and passion for rugby in Canada. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head Coaches of the Men and Women’s Rugby Teams, with review and approval by the Athletics’ Awards Committee. |
| 4048 | 2025W | Beverly Ann Barnes Big Block Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more scholarships, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Beverly Ann Barnes (1951-2016) for outstanding varsity athletes in any sport. Preference will be given to female athletes. Beverley Barnes (B.P.E. 1973, M.Ed. 1996) was an avid athlete, serving as a member of the Thunderbird women’s basketball team from 1970 to 1974. In 1972, she made the Canadian women’s national basketball team and competed at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Award Committee. |
| 4049 | 2025W | Dave Brown Memorial Thunderbird Rugby Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by UBC Rugby Alumni in memory of UBC Rugby General Manager Dave Brown, for current or incoming UBC rugby student athletes who display exemplary leadership, strong character and dedication to the sport. This award recognizes Dave Brown’s contributions to the sport of rugby nationally and provincially, and his work in supporting UBC Rugby in its goal of becoming the premier university rugby program in North America. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head Coaches of the Men and Women’s Rugby Teams, with review and approval by the Athletics Award Committee. |
| 4050 | 2025W | Kukri Sports Women’s Thunderbird Rugby Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | An award of $1,500 is offered annually by Kukri Sports and the UBC Rugby Program for an outstanding member of the Thunderbirds Women’s Rugby Team in any year of study. The award is made on the recommendation of the Head Coach with review and approval by the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4052 | 2025W | Dr. Robert McCormack Thunderbird Student Trainer Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Robert McCormack for outstanding returning student trainers in the Athletics Student Trainer Program who have completed at least one year as a student trainer, demonstrate commitment to their role and exceptional delivery of therapy services and support to a UBC Varsity Athletics team. Preference will be given to students who intend to pursue graduate studies in the field of sport science or sport medicine. The top trainer will receive $2,000. The second and third best trainers will each receive $1,500. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Athletics Sport Science and Sport Medicine Team. |
| 4053 | 2025W | Carl Trygve Carlsen Remembrance Award in Athletics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $14,500 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, without exceeding $2,500 per student, have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Carl Trygve Carlsen (B.A. 1957) for student athletes in good academic standing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4054 | 2025W | Drew Green Thunderbird Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $5,000 which may range from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from Drew Green for members of the UBC Thunderbirds Football team, Men’s Basketball team, and Women’s Basketball team in any year of study. Preference will be given to students from Scarborough, Ontario. Drew Green is a football and basketball enthusiast and established this award to support athletes from his hometown of Scarborough, Ontario. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4057 | 2025W | Wesgroup Properties Women’s Rugby Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $20,000 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from Wesgroup Properties for members of the Thunderbirds Womens Rugby team in any year of study. Wesgroup Properties is a Vancouver-based family-owned real estate company that specializes in the development of sustainable, mixed-use buildings. The company has been operating out of Western Canada for more than 50 years and supports a number of charitable organizations within the Greater Vancouver area. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head Coach of the Womens Rugby team and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4058 | 2025W | Thunderbird Women’s Alumni Soccer Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $3,450, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by the Buchanan Programme and Tracy Borralho (B.Sc. 2002, Dipl. Acct 2006) for outstanding members of the Thunderbird Women’s Soccer Team in any year of study. Preference will be given to students who (1) have relocated to attend UBC from outside the Lower Mainland, (2) are enrolled in the Faculty of Science, or (3) have demonstrated leadership on and off the field. Tracy relocated from Kitimat, BC to attend UBC. She was a member of the Thunderbird Women’s varsity soccer team from 1997 to 1999. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4059 | 2025W | Thunderbird Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards have been made available annually by the Office of the Vice-President, Students for students who have achieved good academic standing and have demonstrated outstanding athletic and/or leadership abilities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee and the Office of the Vice-President, Students. |
| 4060 | 2025W | 1976 UBC Mens Volleyball Champions Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $3,250, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by the members and coaching staff of the 1976 UBC Men’s Volleyball Team, for members of the UBC Thunderbirds Men’s Volleyball Team who are in good academic standing and have demonstrated leadership abilities on and off the court. Financial need may be considered. Preference will be given to students in second-year and up. The 1976 UBC Men’s Volleyball Team had an impressive record, winning the U SPORTS National Championships in 1976, as well as three Canada West Championships in 1974, 1976 and 1977. They remain very active in UBC Athletics and have played a key role in maintaining the men’s volleyball program throughout the years. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head Coach of the Men’s Volleyball team, with review and approval by the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 4061 | 2025W | Art Vertlieb Thunderbird Men’s Hockey Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $6,150 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by Art Vertlieb, KC, for outstanding members of the Thunderbird Men’s Hockey Team. Preference will be given to goaltenders. Art is a Partner at Vertlieb & Co, focusing on personal injury law and medical negligence. He is a leading member of the law profession, serving as President of the Law Society of British Columbia in 2013. In 2012, Art received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his contributions to the legal community. He is a long-time supporter of the Thunderbird Men’s Hockey Team, previously serving as the Director of the Thunderbird Hockey Alumni Society. Art established this award to support outstanding members of the team. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head Coach of the Men’s Hockey Team and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4062 | 2025W | Henrik Moberg Parker Memorial Award in Kinesiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through gifts from friends and family in memory of Henrik Moberg Parker (2001-2020) for students in the Bachelor of Kinesiology program who are participating in varsity or club sports. Preference will be given to students who volunteer with children who have special needs. Henrik was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia. After graduating from Vancouver College in 2019, he entered the Bachelor of Kinesiology program at UBC. Henrik was a leader on his hockey and soccer teams, and volunteered regularly with children who have special needs. He was an avid yachter and sailor, was recognized as one of British Columbias top sailors from age eleven, and represented Canada at international competitions. This award was established in recognition of Henriks accomplishments as an athlete, and his work to support children who have special needs. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 4063 | 2025W | Kory Nagata Memorial Thunderbird Football Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,000 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from Daryle Nagata, in memory of his son, Kory Nagata (1996-2020), for outstanding members of the UBC Thunderbirds Football team. Kory (B.Com. 2021) was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and grew up in Virginia, United States and Richmond, British Columbia. He began his football career at Hugh Boyd Secondary School in Richmond, and played for two seasons for the Okanagan Sun, where he helped the team reach the finals of the 2015 Canadian Bowl. From 2016 to 2018 Kory was a running back for the UBC Thunderbirds Football team, and in 2019 was named a U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian. This award was established in recognition of Korys contributions to the UBC Thunderbirds Football team. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head Coach of the Football Team and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4065 | 2025W | Kitt Turney Memorial Thunderbird Rowing Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,800 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by friends and family, in memory of Kitt Turney (1982-2019), for outstanding members of the UBC Thunderbirds Rowing Team. Kitt (B.Sc. 2005, M.D. 2013) was a member of the UBC Thunderbirds Rowing Team from 2001 to 2005, and in 2004 played an integral role in the womens team winning their first Canadian University Rowing Championship. She also competed on British Columbia’s provincial rowing team and Canada’s national rowing team, and earned a bronze medal at the 2004 World Rowing Cup as a member of the Canadian under-23 boat. This award was established in recognition of Kitt’s exceptional athletic achievements, dedication, enthusiasm, kindness and perseverance. The awards are made on the recommendation of Head Coaches of the Men’s and Women’s Rowing teams, and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4066 | 2025W | Cross Country and Track and Field Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,000 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through gifts from members, alumni and supporters of the UBC Thunderbird Cross Country and Track and Field teams. The awards are available for outstanding members of the UBC Thunderbird Cross Country and Track and Field teams who identify as Indigenous, Black or a Person of Colour and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership. Each year, at least one recipient will be female. These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the Head Coaches of the Cross Country and Track and Field teams and the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 4067 | 2025W | Dick Mosher Memorial Award in Soccer | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $8,200 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and the UBC Athletics Department, in memory of Dr. Richard Dick Mosher (1944-2021), for members of the UBC Thunderbirds Men’s and Women’s soccer teams who are in good academic standing and have demonstrated leadership abilities on and off the field. Dick (B.P.E. 1966, Ph.D.) joined UBC in 1975 as a Professor in what was then known as the Department of Kinesiology. After many years of coaching local community level soccer, he became the Head Coach of the UBC Thunderbird Men’s Soccer team in 1986 and the Head Coach of the UBC Thunderbird Women’s Soccer Team in 1994. Dick guided the teams to eight national championship titles. He was inducted into the UBC Sports Hall of Fame, and the Canada West Hall of Fame, and received the Jean-Marie de Koninck Canadian University Sport Coaching Excellence Award. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head Coach of the Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams and the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 4068 | 2025W | Gayton Family Leadership Award in Recreation | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $5,450 have been made available through an endowment established by Robert Gayton (B.Com. 1962) for students who have demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship and active community building through long-standing participation in one or more UBC Recreation programs. Preference will be given to students participating in Intramurals. Robert was a member of the UBC Rowing team and the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, and was President of the Bachelor of Commerce Student Society in 1962. Robert enjoyed the time he spent participating in intramurals while a student, and created this award to give current UBC students extra financial support so that they have the time and opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. The awards are made on the recommendation of UBC Recreation. |
| 4069 | 2025W | Pooni Family Thunderbird Award in Soccer | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from Gary Pooni of the Pooni Group, for members of the UBC Thunderbirds Mens and Womens Soccer teams in any year of study. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership and have demonstrated courage in the face of adversity. Gary Pooni was born in New Westminster, British Columbia. He is a real estate development consultant and the President of the Pooni Group, a Vancouver-based urban planning and communication company. Gary was recognized on Business in Vancouvers Top 40 Under 40 list in 2009 and was ranked #44 on Vancouver Magazines list of the Power 50 in 2022. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head Coaches of the Mens and Womens Soccer teams and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4070 | 2025W | Vancouver Canucks Alumni Foundation Thunderbird Award in Men’s Hockey | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $5,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from the Vancouver Canucks Alumni Foundation for outstanding members of the UBC Men’s Varsity Hockey team in any year of study. Preference will be given to students who reside in BC. The Vancouver Canucks Alumni Foundation is composed of former NHL players, hockey supporters, coaches and staff. The Foundation supports hockey across British Columbia by organizing events, fundraising and providing scholarships for players who wish to pursue post-secondary education. This award was established in honour of former UBC Thunderbird Mens Hockey team member Mickey McDowell. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 4071 | 2025W | Lululemon Leadership Award for IBPOC Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $100,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Lululemon for First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada, and/or domestic students who identify as Black or a Person of Colour, who have demonstrated outstanding athletic and/or leadership abilities. Lululemon is a Vancouver-based company that was founded in 1998. Helping communities be well in every aspect of their lives – physically, mentally, and socially – is at the core of how they create products and experiences. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4072 | 2025W | Barb Hart Harris Thunderbird Women’s Field Hockey Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $3,750 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by Barb Hart Harris (B.A. 1957, M.Ed.), for outstanding members of the UBC Thunderbirds Women’s Field Hockey team who have demonstrated leadership. Barb was a member of the UBC Thunderbirds Women’s Basketball Team (1953-1955) and the UBC Thunderbirds Women’s Field Hockey Team (1956-1958). She represented Canada at the 1959 and 1963 Women’s Field Hockey World Championships. Barb helped plan the 1979 Women’s Field Hockey Championships, which were held in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has been involved with a variety of organizations including the Canadian Women’s Field Hockey Association, the 1973 Canada Summer Games and the International Federation of Women’s Hockey Associations. She was inducted into the Field Hockey Canada Hall of Fame in 2020 in recognition of her achievements as an athlete and organizer, and her efforts to champion the sport of field hockey in Canada. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Head Coach of the Women’s Field Hockey team and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4075 | 2025W | Thunderbird Athletics Student Affordability Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $25,000 which may range from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually by Athletics and Recreation for student-athletes who have financial need and have demonstrated a commitment to their team. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4076 | 2025W | Lark Street Capital Award in Women’s Basketball | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from Lark Street Capital for an outstanding member of the Women’s Basketball team in any year of study who has demonstrated leadership abilities. Lark Street Capital, a Vancouver-based financial advisory firm that specializes in supporting clients through mergers and acquisitions, was founded by Jas Dhaliwal (B.Com. 2012). The organization has supported Women’s Basketball at UBC through generous sponsorship and is keen to raise the profile of female sports at UBC and beyond. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Women’s Basketball Head Coach and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4077 | 2025W | George Gordon Memorial Award in Ice Hockey | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from the Thursday Night Hockey (TNH) group, in memory of George Gordon (1952-2016), for outstanding members of the UBC Thunderbirds Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey teams in any year of study who demonstrate financial need. Brian Mauch (B.Com. 1993, LL.B. 1996) organizes the TNH group that plays recreational hockey throughout the fall and winter at the Father David Bauer Arena. The group is proud to be a part of the UBC Ice Hockey community and is delighted to support the UBC Thunderbirds Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey teams. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Head Coaches and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4078 | 2025W | Antturi Family Award in Swimming | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $4,150 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by the Antturi family for outstanding members of the UBC Men’s and Women’s Swimming Teams who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to student athletes enrolled in programs in the UBC Sauder School of Business. Peter Antturi (B.Com. 1983) was a member of the UBC Swimming and Diving Team, and he and his family hope this award will allow student athletes from all backgrounds to fulfil their athletic and academic potential. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Swimming Head Coach and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4079 | 2025W | Joshua Cinnamon Memorial Award in Hockey | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,550, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by family and friends in memory of Joshua Cinnamon (1977-2021) for outstanding members of the UBC Men’s Varsity Ice Hockey team in any year of study. Joshua (B.A. 2001) was raised in Tete Jaune Cache, BC, where he spent his formative years on a small family farm nestled in the Rockies. At an early age, Josh learned to skate and developed a passion for hockey. He was a member of the Nelson Leafs, before joining the UBC Thunderbirds Mens Varsity Ice Hockey Team in 1998. Josh worked hard to achieve success in both athletics and academics at UBC, and did so with decency and respect for others. Josh met his wife Amanda while pursuing a law degree in Calgary and they built a beautiful life together in North Vancouver with their two sons, Bennett and Deacon. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Mens Ice Hockey Coaches and the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 4080 | 2025W | Thunderbird Alumni Award in Women’s Basketball | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $ 2,350 which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by Erica McGuinness (B.Com. 2008) for outstanding members of the UBC Women’s Basketball team in any year of study who demonstrate financial need, leadership qualities and a team-first attitude. A proud Women’s Basketball alumna, Erica was a key member of the team and won three U Sports National Titles during her five-year career at UBC. She was inducted into the UBC Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. She has been active in the community as a board member of viaSport – BC’s amateur sport hub – and Chair of UBC’s Thunderbird Alumni Council. Erica has had a successful career in finance, rising to become Partner at Sequeria Partners, and has specialized in mergers and acquisitions. She hopes that this award will allow student athletes from all backgrounds to fulfil their academic and sporting potential. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Women’s Basketball Head Coach and the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 4081 | 2025W | Thunderbird Varsity Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards ranging in value up to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations have been made available annually by the Department of Athletics and Recreation for varsity student athletes who are listed on a team Eligibility Certificate and demonstrate outstanding athletic abilities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4082 | 2025W | BC Athlete Assistance Program Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards ranging from $500 to the maximum allowable under BC Athlete Assistance Program (BC AAP) regulations, have been made available from the Province of British Columbia and administered by viaSport BC for domestic student athletes who are residents of BC and demonstrate commitment to high performance sport and excellence in competition. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4083 | 2025W | Ladybird Team Culture Award in Women’s Swimming | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $10,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from the Gunther family for members of the UBC Women’s Swimming Team who are not receiving financial assistance from the Swimming Canada Athlete Assistance Program and who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to student athletes who can demonstrate that they promote a positive team culture in the UBC Swimming community. Subject to continued good academic standing and athletic performance, the awards may be renewed for an additional two-years. Multiple members of the Gunther family were members of the UBC Swimming Team and they hope this award will allow student athletes from all backgrounds to fulfil their athletic and academic potential. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Swimming Head Coach and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4084 | 2025W | Thunderbird Centennial Award in Rowing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $1,750, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by UBC Rowing Gold for Life Committee members for outstanding members of the UBC Thunderbirds Rowing Team in any year of study. This award celebrates 100 years of rowing at UBC and has been established to help bring international acclaim to UBCs rowing program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Mens and Womens Rowing Head Coaches, and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4085 | 2025W | Doug and Diane Clement Award in Track & Field and Cross Country | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $10,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from the Achilles International Track & Field Society for domestic student athletes in the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and/or Cross Country Teams who demonstrate exceptional athletic ability, values of leadership and integrity, and financial need. Preference will be given to student athletes who have promoted health and well-being in their communities. The award is named in honour of Dr. Doug (M.D. 1959), O.C., and Mrs. Diane Clement, O.C., who are both Olympians and BC Sports Hall of Fame inductees. They were founding members of the Achilles International Track & Field Society and helped establish the Vancouver Sun Run in 1985. Doug, a UBC Professor Emeritus, Division of Sports Medicine, coached UBC Track & Field and was inducted into the Order of Canada in 1991 and the UBC Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. Diane, the first woman to coach a UBC Track & Field team and the first female president of Athletics Canada, was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2019, served on the boards of the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Sport BC, and was a part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Bid Committee. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country Head Coaches and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4086 | 2025W | McAuley Tuck Family Award in Men’s Baseball | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $5,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from Chad Tuck (B.H.K. 2003) and Jill McAuley (B.A.Sc. 2004) for outstanding members of the UBC Thunderbirds Mens Baseball team in any year of study who demonstrate sportsmanship, leadership, and an exceptional work ethic. Chad was a catcher on the UBC Mens Baseball team between 1999 and 2003, and Jill was a member of the UBC Women’s Golf team between 1999 and 2004. Chad and Jill met in their first-year through the UBC varsity student network, and after graduating, moved to Calgary where they married and had two children. Chad and Jill have gone on to have successful business careers in the energy industry. They both feel very strongly that lessons learned in commitment, hard work and leadership as varsity athletes have been instrumental in their lives. They take great pride in being able to support others experiencing a similar path. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Baseball Head Coach and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4087 | 2025W | Outstanding Thunderbird International Varsity Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards of amounts of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international student athletes who study at the Vancouver campus. Student athletes selected for these awards must have completed at least 18 credits towards their undergraduate degree or meet the requirements of their athletic governing body or the requirements of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. Students must demonstrate strong athletic achievement, along with academic achievement, and engagement with the Athletics department. Prospective award recipients will be nominated by the head coach of the relevant sport(s). A committee comprising a member of the Student Athlete Services team, a senior member of the Athletics and Recreation Department, and the Director of International Recruitment, Scholarships and Awards will review eligible candidates in order to make final award decisions. |
| 4088 | 2025W | Renewable Thunderbird International Varsity Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Renewable awards totalling up to the full cost of tuition and fees for up to five years, are available to outstanding international student athletes entering undergraduate programs at the Vancouver campus. International student athletes selected for these awards demonstrate exceptional athletic achievement and promise, while also demonstrating academic achievement and promise, and extracurricular and community involvement. The awards are renewable for up to four years (first-year award plus four additional years) or until the first undergraduate degree is completed (whichever is the shorter period), provided the student continues to meet scholarship standing and maintains their status as an international student in Canada. Recipients must meet the requirements of their athletic governing body or the requirements of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. The number of awards will vary from year to year, depending on budget available, with funding derived from the International Student Initiative Student Financial Assistance and Awards budget. Prospective award recipients will be nominated by the head coach of the relevant sport(s). A committee comprising a member of the Student Athlete Services team, a senior member of the Athletics and Recreation Department, and the Director of International Recruitment, Scholarships and Awards will review eligible candidates in order to make final award decisions. |
| 4089 | 2025W | Thunderbird International Varsity Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Entrance merit awards ranging in value up to the full cost of tuition and fees are offered to outstanding international student athletes entering undergraduate programs at the Vancouver campus. The awards are not renewable and are not dependent upon final grades. The number of awards will vary from year to year, depending on budget available, with funding derived from the International Student Initiative Student Financial Assistance and Awards budget. Prospective award recipients will be nominated by the head coach of the relevant sport(s). A committee comprising a member of the Student Athlete Services team, a senior member of the Athletics and Recreation Department, and the Director of International Recruitment, Scholarships and Awards will review eligible candidates in order to make final award decisions. |
| 4090 | 2025W | Doug Mitchell Memorial Award in Football | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $5,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from Calgary Stampeders and Calgary Flames Foundation, in memory of Douglas Doug Mitchell (1939-2022), for members of the UBC Thunderbirds Football team, in any year of study, who demonstrate sportsmanship, leadership and a commitment to their community. From playing UBC Varsity football to becoming part-owner of the Calgary Stampeders, Doug, C.M., A.O.E., K.C., (LL.B. 1962) was a life-long participant in and advocate of sport at all levels. His many accolades include being appointed to the Order of Canada in 2004, and being inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2019 and 2021 respectively. As a representative of the Calgary Stampeders, Doug also spent time on the Canadian Football League’s board of governors. Doug will be remembered as a tremendous student-athlete, builder, and mentor who positively impacted the lives of many players. His approach included integrity, dedication, and compassion, leading to him influencing so many winners and future community leaders. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Football Head Coach and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4091 | 2025W | Olympic Industries ULC Award in Football | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from Olympic Industries ULC for members of the UBC Thunderbirds Football team, in any year of study, who demonstrate leadership qualities on the field, in the classroom and/or in their community. Established in 1972, Olympic Industries ULC is a forest products trading company based in North Vancouver that provides wood-sourcing solutions for international customers and suppliers. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Football Head Coach and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4092 | 2025W | Thunderbird Alumni Award in Men’s Ice Hockey | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $20,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from an anonymous UBC alum to members of the UBC Men’s Ice Hockey team, in any year of study, who demonstrate exceptional athletic ability, values of leadership and integrity, and financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Mens Ice Hockey Head Coach and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 4094 | 2025W | OEB Leadership Award in Women’s Rugby | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $5,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from OEB Breakfast Co. (OEB) for outstanding members of the UBC Women’s Rugby team, who have demonstrated leadership abilities on and off the field. OEB was first established in 2009 in Calgary, AB, and has since expanded to 15 locations in Canada, and two locations in the United States. Founded and inspired by a deep enthusiasm for food, the award-winning restaurant’s success can be attributed to determination and achieving one’s goals. Each recipient of this award is someone who shares the commitment to succeed, the enthusiasm for rugby and is someone who will lead and uplift their teammates. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Women’s Rugby Coaches and the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 4105 | 2025W | Heather Howard Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | A scholarship of $1,300 endowed in memory of Heather Howard (B.S.R., UBC, 1970), is open to a student who has completed the first year of the Master in Physical Therapy Program. It is awarded on the recommendation of Department of Physical Therapy to a student who is deserving of assistance, has demonstrated good academic ability and a keen interest in Rehabilitation Sciences, and who has participated meaningfully in student activities. |
| 4109 | 2025W | Stephen Howard Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | This scholarship in the amount of $300 is offered to a first year student in the Master of Physical Therapy Program for general proficiency in that field. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy. |
| 4111 | 2025W | Ken F Fraser Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | Two scholarships of $1000 each have been endowed by friends and colleagues of the late Ken F. Fraser. Mr. Fraser, who died in December, 1977, was a founding Director of the G. F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre, and served as President of the Centre as well as Chairman of the Building Committee for the Centre for 5 building projects spanning the period 1948 to 1976. His efforts contributed substantially to the operation one of the largest and most modern rehabilitation facilities in Canada. One scholarship is made to a second year student in the Master of Occupational Therapy program. One scholarship is made to a second year student in the Master of Physical Therapy program. The scholarships are based on academic standing in the first year MOT and MPT courses. The awards are made on the recommendation of the respective Departments. |
| 4111 | 2025W | Ken F Fraser Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | V | Two scholarships of $1000 each have been endowed by friends and colleagues of the late Ken F. Fraser. Mr. Fraser, who died in December, 1977, was a founding Director of the G. F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre, and served as President of the Centre as well as Chairman of the Building Committee for the Centre for 5 building projects spanning the period 1948 to 1976. His efforts contributed substantially to the operation one of the largest and most modern rehabilitation facilities in Canada. One scholarship is made to a second year student in the Master of Occupational Therapy program. One scholarship is made to a second year student in the Master of Physical Therapy program. The scholarships are based on academic standing in the first year MOT and MPT courses. The awards are made on the recommendation of the respective Departments. |
| 4112 | 2025W | Margaret Croucher Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | An award of $550 has been endowed by friends, family and colleagues of Margaret Croucher, to recognize her personal qualities and her pioneering contribution to the field of Rehabilitation in Home Care Services. The award is made at the beginning of the spring term, to a final year student in the Master of Physical Therapy program who has shown a keen interest in all aspects of Rehabilitation Sciences. Preference is given to a mature student deserving of financial assistance. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy. |
| 4114 | 2025W | Harold James Russell Scholarship in Rehabilitation Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | V | Scholarships totalling $2,500 have been endowed through a bequest from the late Harold James Russell. The awards are divided equally between the students in the Departments of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Awards are made on the recommendation of the respective departments. |
| 4114 | 2025W | Harold James Russell Scholarship in Rehabilitation Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | Scholarships totalling $2,500 have been endowed through a bequest from the late Harold James Russell. The awards are divided equally between the students in the Departments of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Awards are made on the recommendation of the respective departments. |
| 4121 | 2025W | Helen Butling Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | A $1,800 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends of Helen Butling. It is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy to an outstanding student in the Master of Physical Therapy program. |
| 4128 | 2025W | Evert Boxtart Memorial Award in Physical Therapy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | A $1,150 award has been endowed in memory of Evert Boxtart by his family for students in the Physical Therapy program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy to a student who has completed his or her clinical education with distinction and has demonstrated initiative and compassion through volunteer activities in the community. |
| 4129 | 2025W | Sarah Brabyn Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | V | A $3,150 service award has been endowed in memory of Sarah Brabyn, who was at the time of her passing in 2002 a student in her final year of study in the Occupational Therapy Program at UBC. The award is offered to a student in Occupational Therapy who has good academic standing, especially in the area of biomedical occupational therapy, and has demonstrated the qualities exemplified by Sarah: leadership, community involvement, and a strong collegial spirit. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Occupational Therapy. |
| 4130 | 2025W | Stephanie Gnup Scholarship in Physical Therapy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | Scholarships totalling $6,650 have been endowed through a bequest by Stephanie Gnup for students entering the second year of the Physical Therapy Program. Financial circumstances of candidates may be taken into account in selecting scholarship recipients. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy. |
| 4132 | 2025W | Louise McGregor Memorial Scholarship in Neurorehabilitation | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,700 have been endowed in memory of Louise McGregor, former faculty member in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students conducting research in the area of neurorehabilitation within the Faculty of Medicine. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Rehabilitation Sciences Research Graduate Program in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4133 | 2025W | OTDBASE Distant Fieldwork Award in Occupational Therapy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | V | Awards totalling $1,850 have been endowed by Marilyn Ernest-Conibear, UBC alumna (B.S.R.1969, M.A. in Adult Education 1972) and Professor Emeritus of the University of Western Ontario, to assist promising students in Occupational Therapy with travel and accommodation costs for fieldwork education in remote or distant communities (interpreted as being a placement on Vancouver Island, in Northern or Interior British Columbia, or in an international setting). Candidates must apply in writing to the Department of Occupational Therapy. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 4135 | 2025W | Carley Kitty Rosaline Kennedy Memorial Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A $1,000 award has been made available through an endowment established by the School of Kinesiology, in memory of Carley Kitty Rosaline Kennedy for a third or fourth year First Nations, Inuit or Mtis student of Canada in the School of Kinesiology who has demonstrated inspirational leadership in their community and in Indigenous programs at UBC. To be considered, students need to be registered in any courses or the Co-op program in the School of Kinesiology. In Kitty’s words, Follow your heart but let your body lead the way and BE the health for the life you want to live. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 4136 | 2025W | ImpactBC Scholarship in Health Care Research and Development | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Office of UBC Health | V | Scholarships totalling $8,150 have been made available through an endowment established by ImpactBC for outstanding student(s) enrolled in a UBC Health program who have completed a research or development project focusing on patient/client involvement in health care decision making or in health professional education. ImpactBC was instrumental in advancing health care improvement and patient engagement in B.C. from 2000-2015. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Office of the Vice-Provost Health, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4301 | 2025W | Andrew H Hutchinson Scholarship in Biology and Botany | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A scholarship of $2,100 has been endowed by Alumni, the Vancouver Rotary Club and friends of Dr. Andrew H. Hutchinson, upon the occasion of his retirement as Head of the Department of Biology and Botany (1916-1954), in recognition of his years of devoted service to his students, to his Department and to the University. The award is made to a promising student who has entered the third year (or, exceptionally, the fourth year) with first class standing in biological subjects and is registered for honours or major studies in the Department of Botany. |
| 4309 | 2025W | Daniel Buchanan Scholarship in Mathematics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | As a memorial to Daniel Buchanan, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science (1928-1948), and Head of the Department of Mathematics (1920-1948), and in recognition of his teaching and research in Mathematics, Alumni and friends (through the UBC Alumni Fund), together with members of the Department of Mathematics, have endowed a scholarship of $750 It is offered to the student who gains the highest standing in the third year of an Honours Course in Mathematics and proceeds to the final year in that course. |
| 4312 | 2025W | Edgar C Black Memorial Prize in Honours Physiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | V | A prize of $350 in memory of Dr. Edgar C. Black, first member of the Department of Physiology, currently known as Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, at this University, has been endowed by contributions from his friends and colleagues. It is awarded to the outstanding student in the graduating class in Honours CAPS formerly known as Honours Physiology. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 4313 | 2025W | Joel Harold Marcoe Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | As a memorial to Joel Marcoe, who attended the University from 1961 to 1963, a $400 scholarship has been endowed by his brothers, Dr. K. D. Marcoe of Vancouver and Dr. M. Marcoe of Houston, Texas. It is awarded to a deserving student who has completed the first year of Science and is proceeding to the second year of a B.Sc. program with high academic standing. |
| 4314 | 2025W | Joseph P Ruffel Scholarship in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $1,650 endowed by Joseph P. Ruffel of Parksville, B.C., is offered to a male student beginning or continuing undergraduate or graduate studies in the Faculty of Science. It is awarded to a student who has an outstanding academic record and who shows promise of success in his chosen field. This award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4315 | 2025W | Kit Malkin Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two $825 scholarships honour the memory of Christopher (Kit) Malkin, who, after a distinguished undergraduate career, graduated from the University of B.C. with First Class Honours in Zoology. It is awarded to a student with an outstanding record in the biological sciences who is deserving of financial assistance. To mark Kit’s special interest, both as an undergraduate at the University of B.C. and as a graduate student at Stanford, where he tragically lost his life, preference is given to a candidate continuing studies or research in marine biology. The award is made on the joint recommendation of the Departments of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Botany and Zoology and in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4316 | 2025W | Lorraine Schwartz Prize in Statistics and Probability | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | In memory of Dr. Lorraine Schwartz, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, 1960-65, a $950 prize has been endowed by her friends and colleagues. It is awarded for distinction in the fields of statistics and probability to an undergraduate or graduate on the recommendation of the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics. |
| 4321 | 2025W | W H MacInnes Scholarship in Physics and Mathematics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | Scholarships totalling $2,450 have been made available through an endowment established by William H. MacInnes for second-year undergraduate students with the highest standings and proceeding to the combined honours course in Physics and Mathematics. William (18791975), honorary alumnus, graduated from Queens University with a B.A. in 1902. He worked as the Civil Service Commissioner of BC (19181925), Official Administrator for the County of Vancouver (19251929), and later as President of his company, Western Soap Co. Ltd. In 1911, he married Mathilde Morgenstern, a school teacher, and they had two sons, William and Alexander. An avid supporter of UBC, William established nine student awards during his lifetime. The recipients were always a source of great satisfaction for the couple who made a practice of hosting the winners at an annual tea. The awards are made on the recommendation of the departments of Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy. |
| 4324 | 2025W | Dr A C Skerl Memorial Scholarship in Geology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A graduate of Imperial College, London and an associate of the Royal School of Mines, Gus Skerl, as he was popularly known, had a distinguished career in geological work in Africa, the Philippines and Canada. Interned with his wife and family in the Philippines after the Japanese invasion, he succeeded during four years of notable hardship in saving lives among fellow prisoners by ingenious methods of recovering nutrition from waste materials. This scholarship of $1300 endowed by his wife, honours his memory. It is offered to students entering the penultimate or final year. The award is made on the basis of interest and proficiency in the field of Geology. |
| 4326 | 2025W | Economic Geology Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A $1,800 scholarship has been endowed in memory of three senior professors of the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of British Columbia: Dr. Robert Mitchell Thompson, Dr. John Arthur Gower, and Dr. William Harrison White. It is awarded to an undergraduate in Applied Science or Science entering the final year of study in a geological program emphasizing mineral deposit geology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Geological Sciences on the basis of academic ability and aptitude, and on personal qualities and participation in activities such as those of the G. M. Dawson Club or the Georox Club. |
| 4327 | 2025W | Dr R D James Medal in Mathematics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | A medal recognizes the meritorious service and distinguished achievements of Dr. R. D. James as Head of the Department of Mathematics from 1948 to 1973. It is awarded to the student in the graduating class whose record and promise in Mathematics are considered by the Department of Mathematics to be the most outstanding. |
| 4329 | 2025W | Jean Davidson Arnold Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A prize of $100 has been endowed in honour of Jean Davidson Arnold, a graduate of this University, and the daughter of one of the pioneer members of the Department of Botany. The award is made to the undergraduate student who obtains the highest standing in Botany 209 and 210 (a combined average). |
| 4330 | 2025W | Violet and Blythe Eagles Undergraduate Prize in Biochemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | V | A prize of $150 has been endowed by Violet and Blythe Eagles for the best graduating essay in which the discipline of biochemistry is of major significance. The awards are open to students from any department or faculty. The award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Biochemistry. |
| 4331 | 2025W | Adam F Szczawinski Prize in Botany | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A $150 prize honouring Dr. Adam F. Szczawinski has been endowed by his friends and colleagues. Dr. Szczawinski was the first UBC student to receive a Ph.D. in the Department of Botany. The award is made in recognition of Dr. Szczawinski’s special interest in mushrooms and his significant contribution to the botany of the Province while Curator of Botany at the British Columbia Provincial Museum from 1955 until his retirement in 1975. The award is made to an undergraduate student of high academic standing in the field of mycology. |
| 4333 | 2025W | Vladimir J Krajina Scholarship in Plant Ecology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been endowed by his friends, colleagues, and former students. The award is in recognition of Dr. Krajina’s significant contribution to the University of British Columbia, not only while he was a member of the Department of Botany, from 1949-1970, but also subsequent to his retirement in 1970. His outstanding contribution to the development of the Ecological Reserves in British Columbia represents the culmination of a long and successful career as one of North America’s foremost plant ecologists. The award is made to a student entering the graduate program in Botany and studying plant ecology with a preference for a student who has achieved outstanding performance in Biology 406 or Biology 407, or similar course. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4336 | 2025W | J M Carr Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A scholarship of $2,000 has been endowed by his friends and Teck Corporation, to honour the memory of J. Michael Carr and to recognize his contributions to economic geology and his leadership in the mineral industry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Geological Sciences to a second, third or fourth year student of geology or geological engineering on the basis of scholastic record and leadership. |
| 4337 | 2025W | Christopher Riley Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | One or more scholarships totalling $3,900 have been endowed by the late Christopher Riley. The award is made to a graduate or undergraduate student in Geological Sciences or Geological Engineering on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Geological Sciences. The awards is made on the basis of academic promise, leadership, and need. |
| 4338 | 2025W | Lefevre Medal and Prize in Honours Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemistry (Vancouver) | V | A medal and prize of $300 have been endowed by the late Mrs. Lefevre in memory of her husband, Dr. J. M. Lefevre, It is awarded to the student standing highest in general proficiency and research ability in Honours Chemistry program in the Faculty of Science. The award is based on the work of the final two years of the course. |
| 4341 | 2025W | Maureta Evelyn McDonald Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | One or more scholarships totalling $2,100 have been endowed by the late Maureta Evelyn McDonald. The awards are made to students in the Faculty of Science, on the recommendation of the Dean. |
| 4343 | 2025W | Computer Science Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | One or more scholarships totalling $14,350 are awarded to outstanding full-time students enrolled in a Computer Science undergraduate program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science, largely on the basis of academic standing. |
| 4344 | 2025W | Dr Earl B Gillanders Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A scholarship of $1,050 has been endowed by Canada Tungsten Inc. in memory of Dr. Earl B. Gillanders, B.A. (Geology) 1925, M.A., 1926, Ph.D. 1932 (Princeton), who went on to a distinguished national and international career in the mining industry. The award is made to a student entering the final year in Geology, and planning to go into the mining industry upon graduation or alternatively, to continue post-graduate studies in the field of Geology. The award is made on the recommendation of the department and is based on scholastic achievement, with preference given to candidates demonstrating financial need. |
| 4345 | 2025W | BC Association of Laboratory Physicians Prize in Pathology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | V | A prize of $1,000 has been made available by the B.C. Association of Laboratory Physicians. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated proficiency and continuing interest in the study of Pathology in the undergraduate program. |
| 4346 | 2025W | Dr Peter Gee-Pan Mar Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $3,600 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by family and friends in memory of Peter and his wife, Kathryn Liang Chi-Fang Mar, to a student entering fourth-year Science and proceeding towards the degree of B.Sc. (Honours) in Biochemistry. Preference is given to candidates born in Canada, of Chinese ancestry. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services in consultation with the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. |
| 4353 | 2025W | Mary Ellen Narod Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $14,800 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Mary Ellen Narod (B.Sc. 1969) by her parents and friends. The award is made to a student in the Faculty of Science entering fourth year of an honours program in one of the biological sciences such as Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Microbiology or Zoology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4355 | 2025W | Dorothy Gladys Studer Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physics and Astronomy | V | A scholarship of $1,500 has been endowed by Dr. F. J. Studer (B.A. ’21) in memory of his wife, to provide support for undergraduate students in Physics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physics to the student who obtains the highest standing in the third year courses in Honours physics and who is proceeding to the final year of the program. |
| 4356 | 2025W | Esther R Anderson Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | A prize of $600 in memory of Dr. Esther R. Anderson, a member of the Department of Pharmacology from 1966 to 1982, has been endowed by contributions from her friends and colleagues. It is awarded to the outstanding student in the graduating class in Honours Pharmacology. |
| 4358 | 2025W | G C Webber Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | A $500 prize has been endowed as a memorial to G. C. Webber, through a generous donation from his wife, Mrs. Eva Webber. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department, to an outstanding student in Honours Mathematics. |
| 4359 | 2025W | Vladimir J Krajina Prize in Plant Ecology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A prize of $650 has been endowed by his friends, colleagues, and former students. The award is in recognition of Dr. Krajina’s significant contribution to the University of British Columbia, not only while he was a member of the Department of Botany, from 1949-1970, but also subsequent to his retirement in 1970. His outstanding contribution to the development of the Ecological Reserves of British Columbia represents the culmination of a long and successful career as one of North America’s foremost plant ecologists. The award is made to an undergraduate student who has achieved an outstanding performance in Biology 406 or 407 and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany. |
| 4360 | 2025W | Clements-Norris Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | In memory of all those deceased on both sides of his family and to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the award to him of Qualified Teacher Status, Mr. Pete Norris has endowed a prize of $150 The prize is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science to a promising student graduating from a major or honours program in Biology and specializing in Plant Biology. |
| 4361 | 2025W | Thomas M C Taylor Prize in Botany | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A $350 prize, honouring the late Dr. T. M. C. Taylor, has been endowed by his friends, former graduate students and colleagues. Dr. Taylor was Professor of Botany at UBC from 1946 to 1968, and Head of the Department from 1954 to 1965. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department to an undergraduate student of high academic standing in the field of vascular plant botany (based on academic achievement in Biology 322 and/or Biology 324). |
| 4362 | 2025W | Arthur Crooker Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physics and Astronomy | V | A prize of $500 has been endowed by friends and former graduate students of Dr. Arthur Crooker in recognition of his personal interest in students and his contributions to experimental physics. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Physics to a student in the third or fourth year honours program who shows the most aptitude for experimental physics. |
| 4363 | 2025W | Ralph D James Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | A prize of $350 has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Professor R. D. James, Head of the Mathematics Department from 1948 to 1973. The award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in Mathematics 121. |
| 4364 | 2025W | Mary and Joseph Bryant Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Biology Program | V | A scholarship of $1,950 has been endowed by Mary and Joseph Bryant. The award is made to an undergraduate student entering the fourth year of the honours program in botany, biology or zoology and demonstrating an interest in wildlife. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4367 | 2025W | Physiology Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | V | A $350 prize has been endowed by the graduating class of 1985. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, for the best oral and written presentation of the graduating essay. |
| 4368 | 2025W | Gordon Merritt Shrum Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physics and Astronomy | V | One or more scholarships totalling $13,200 have been endowed by family and friends in memory of Professor Gordon M. Shrum, O.C., S.M., O.B.E., M.M., E.D., Ph.D., F.R.S.C., LL.D., D.Sc. (1896-1985). Dr. Shrum joined the UBC Physics Department in 1925 and served as its Head from 1938 until his mandatory retirement in 1961. During this time, his distinguished contributions to UBC also included the roles of Dean of Graduate Studies, Director of the Extension Department, Director of the B.C. Research Council, and Director of Housing, to name but a few. His service to the Province of B.C. was no less distinguished; for example, in his post-UBC career he served as Chairman of B.C. Hydro, directing the Peace and Columbia River projects, and in the same period he built Simon Fraser University, subsequently becoming its first Chancellor. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physics to a student entering the final year of study in the Honours Physics program or the Engineering Physics program. |
| 4369 | 2025W | American Society of Photogrammetry Robert Bruce Scott Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Geography | V | The American Society of Photogrammetry has endowed a prize of $350 as a memorial to Robert Bruce Scott. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Geography Department to the student who receives the highest mark in GEOB 373 (Introduction to Remote Sensing). |
| 4370 | 2025W | Mann Kuan Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $1,950 scholarship to honour Mr. and Mrs. Mann Kuan’s commitment to education has been endowed by their family. It is awarded to a student who has completed first year in the faculties of Applied Science (Engineering), Forestry, or Science and is proceeding to second year in any of these faculties. Preference is given to students who have demonstrated leadership qualities. The award is made on the recommendation of the three faculties on a rotating basis, starting with the Faculty of Applied Science in 2002/2003. |
| 4371 | 2025W | Agnes and Gilbert Hooley Scholarship in Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemistry (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $254,000 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and colleagues in honour of Agnes and J. Gilbert Hooley for outstanding students in the Department of Chemistry. The number of scholarships should be split equally between third year undergraduate students, fourth year undergraduate students, and graduate students. Each award should not exceed the value of tuition. Preference will be given to students with an awareness of the social role of science. J. Gilbert Hooley (B.A. 1934, M.A. 1936, Ph.D.1939, joined the UBC Department of Chemistry in 1942 after three years with Corning Glass Works. He carried out pioneering research into the atomic weight of rubidium and the areas of specific heat measurements and staging in graphite compounds. In 1979 he received the prestigious Charles E. Pettinos Award. Dr. Hooley married Agnes Schroeder, (B.A. Hons 1938, M.A. 1970, A.T.C.M., L.R.S.M.) in 1939. Mrs. Hooley taught chemistry at UBC from 1944 to 1956. The Hooleys had a life-long interest in the arts, as well as a concern for broader social issues. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Hooley Fund Committee within the Department of Chemistry, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4371 | 2025W | Agnes and Gilbert Hooley Scholarship in Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $254,000 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and colleagues in honour of Agnes and J. Gilbert Hooley for outstanding students in the Department of Chemistry. The number of scholarships should be split equally between third year undergraduate students, fourth year undergraduate students, and graduate students. Each award should not exceed the value of tuition. Preference will be given to students with an awareness of the social role of science. J. Gilbert Hooley (B.A. 1934, M.A. 1936, Ph.D.1939, joined the UBC Department of Chemistry in 1942 after three years with Corning Glass Works. He carried out pioneering research into the atomic weight of rubidium and the areas of specific heat measurements and staging in graphite compounds. In 1979 he received the prestigious Charles E. Pettinos Award. Dr. Hooley married Agnes Schroeder, (B.A. Hons 1938, M.A. 1970, A.T.C.M., L.R.S.M.) in 1939. Mrs. Hooley taught chemistry at UBC from 1944 to 1956. The Hooleys had a life-long interest in the arts, as well as a concern for broader social issues. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Hooley Fund Committee within the Department of Chemistry, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4373 | 2025W | Aaron Craig Nicholls Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | An award of $2,850 has been established by his classmates, friends and family, in tribute to Aaron Craig Nicholls who graduated in Geology from UBC in April, 1987, and who died in June of the same year while working in northern B.C. The award is made to a student entering fourth year, who has demonstrated a particular interest in, and an enthusiasm for hardrock geology, has through his/her personal qualities contributed to the overall benefit of fellow students, and has participated in activities such as those of the G.M. Dawson Club. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Geological Sciences. Preference is given to candidates demonstrating financial need. Academic excellence will not be a prerequisite in the selection of the winner. |
| 4374 | 2025W | Volkoff Scholarship in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $2,650 scholarship has been endowed by Olga (Okulitch) Volkoff (B.A. ’33, M.A. ’35) and George Volkoff (B.A. ’34, M.A. ’36, D.Sc. (h.c.)’45) in appreciation of their life-long association with UBC, as students, graduates and faculty members. Olga Volkoff was a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, and George Volkoff was a Professor of Physics and is a Dean Emeritus of Science. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science to a student entering the final year who has an outstanding academic record and shows promise of success in his or her chosen field. |
| 4375 | 2025W | Kurt Henze Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | V | A $2,250 prize has been made available in memory of Kurt Henze, Supervisory Technician in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, through an endowment established by his family, friends and colleagues. Kurt Henze was a hard-working, loyal, detail-oriented man who believed in doing a job well. His devotion to the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, previously known as the Department of Physiology, stemmed from his belief in the importance of furthering medical research, leading to the greater good of humankind. He strove to always provide the highest level of instruction, encouraging students to aspire to excellence. Mr. Henze immigrated to Canada in 1952 from post-war Europe, as he recognized that an individual’s potential for success in this country was only limited by his willingness to seize opportunities and work hard. In keeping with Kurt’s memory, the prize is awarded to a student who performs outstanding work in the laboratory courses leading to graduation in Honours Cellular, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences (CAPS), with preference given to a student who demonstrates financial need and leadership amongst his or her peers. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. |
| 4376 | 2025W | Rudi Haering Medal in Physics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physics and Astronomy | V | Friends, colleagues and former students of Dr. Rudi Haering have established a medal in recognition of his many years of service as a professor in the Department of Physics. The medal is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Physics in consultation with the UBC Physics Society, to the most outstanding graduating student in Physics. |
| 4377 | 2025W | R.O.T.T.O.W. Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $1,100 scholarship has been endowed to promote the importance of education, and to encourage selflessness, diligence and perseverance. The scholarship, awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science, will give consideration to the personal qualities of the candidates as well as their financial circumstances. The donor hopes that those who benefit from this fund may, in due course, assist others in a similar manner. |
| 4378 | 2025W | Greer Family Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | Two scholarships of $600 each have been endowed by David J. Greer. One scholarship is awarded to a third year student in Computer Science and the other is awarded to a fourth year student. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science. |
| 4382 | 2025W | Clayton Person Memorial Scholarship in Biology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A $850 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. Clayton Person, a Canadian geneticist who taught at UBC. The scholarship is awarded to the student having the highest standing in BIOL 234/335 (Genetics), and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany. |
| 4383 | 2025W | Rick Sample Memorial Award in Computer Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available through an endowment established by colleagues, friends and family, with the support of the Province of British Columbia, in memory of Rick Sample for outstanding undergraduate students involved in computer science research. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science. |
| 4384 | 2025W | Norman Basco Prize in Atmospheric Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemistry (Vancouver) | V | A $650 prize has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in honour of Dr. Norman Basco. The prize is awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in CHEM 302 (Atmospheric Environmental Chemistry) and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry. |
| 4386 | 2025W | J Fred Muir Memorial Scholarship in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $35,700 have been endowed through a bequest in memory of J. F. Muir by Lillian Muir. The awards are offered to students in the Faculty of Science on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 4387 | 2025W | Dolman Prize in Microbiology and Immunology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Microbiology and Immunology | V | A $650 prize has been endowed by Claude E. Dolman, Ph.D., F.R.C.P. Professor Emeritus (1971), Head of the Department of Bacteriology and Preventive Medicine (1936-1951), Head of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology (1951-1961). The prize is awarded on the recommendation by the Faculty of Science to the student with the highest standing in the final year of B.Sc. with a major or honours in Microbiology and Immunology. |
| 4388 | 2025W | David Shum Memorial Prize in Computer Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | A $650 prize has been endowed by family and friends in memory of David Shum. The award is offered to a second year student in the Computer Science program in the Faculty of Science and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science. |
| 4389 | 2025W | Martin Frauendorf Memorial Prize in Computer Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | A $900 prize has been endowed by family, colleagues and friends in memory of Martin Frauendorf, President of the 1990 graduating class in Computer Science. The award is offered to a graduating student who has demonstrated leadership and has made significant contributions to student activities in the Department. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science. |
| 4390 | 2025W | Thomas and Marguerite MacKay Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $61,200 have been endowed through a bequest from Marguerite MacKay and are offered to students enrolled in programs in geology or geophysics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4391 | 2025W | Dr Christopher Westerman Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A scholarship of $1400 has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. Christopher Westerman. The award is offered to an undergraduate student in geology in the Faculty of Science, and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 4392 | 2025W | Margaret E Barr Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A $6,400 scholarship has been endowed by Dr. Margaret E. Barr Bigelow. The award is offered to a student in botany or biology, and is made on the recommendation of the Departments of Botany and Zoology. In the case of graduate students, the award is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4393 | 2025W | Dean of Science Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $50,600 have been endowed by alumni and friends of the Faculty of Science. The awards are offered to undergraduate students in Science and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 4394 | 2025W | Ron Riddell and Roy Douglas Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | Two scholarships of $300 each have been endowed by friends, family and the Math Club in memory of Ron Riddell and Roy Douglas. One award of $325 is offered to an honours student entering fourth year. The other award of $325 is offered to a majors student entering fourth year. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics. |
| 4396 | 2025W | Stanley W Nash Medal in Statistics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Statistics | V | A medal and $1000 prize are offered in honour of Stanley W. Nash, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, to the most outstanding graduating student in the B.Sc. program in Statistics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Statistics. |
| 4397 | 2025W | Guy K de P Chance Scholarship in Microbiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Microbiology and Immunology | V | A $1,550 scholarship has been endowed by Guy Chance. The award is offered to a fourth year undergraduate student in the Biotechnology or Microbiology and Immunology Programs, with preference given to students pursuing studies in molecular microbiology or biotechnology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4398 | 2025W | Joseph E Bryant Scholarship in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Biology Program | V | A $1,950 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Joseph E. Bryant for a fourth-year honours student in the Faculty of Science who has a demonstrated interest in wildlife ecology as it relates to Indigenous rights and interests, or an interest in biological taxonomy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4399 | 2025W | Egil H Lorntzsen Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $83,350 have been endowed through a bequest by Egil Harold Lorntzsen for students in geological sciences, geophysics, or geological engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4400 | 2025W | David Maw Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $950 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by David Harrower Maw. The award is offered to an undergraduate student in biological science and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4401 | 2025W | Arthur S Hawkes Scholarship in Chemistry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,100 have been endowed through a bequest by Dr. Arthur S. Hawkes. The awards are offered graduate students in Chemistry involved in biochemical research and are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4402 | 2025W | Joan le Nobel Prize in Environmental Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $4600 prize has been endowed by Joan le Nobel for an outstanding student in environmental sciences. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4403 | 2025W | Steve and Therese Peto Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A $1200 scholarship has been endowed by Peter Peto in honour of his parents Steve and Therese Peto. The award is offered to an undergraduate student in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences and is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 4405 | 2025W | Dean Fisher Memorial Scholarship in Zoology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Zoology | V | A scholarship of $950 has been endowed by Margaret Fisher in memory of her husband for a graduate or undergraduate student specializing in Zoology with a focus on the study of marine mammals. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Zoology and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4409 | 2025W | Janusz J Klawe Memorial Science One Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Science One Program | V | A $1,350 scholarship is offered in memory of Janusz J. Klawe by Maria Klawe, other family members and friends. The award is offered to an undergraduate student entering the Science One Program in the Faculty of Science and is made on the recommendation of the Director of Science One. |
| 4410 | 2025W | Markus Meister Memorial Prize in Computer Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | A $350 prize has been endowed by Maria Klawe and friends in memory of Markus Meister for the student obtaining the highest standing in the final year of the Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science. |
| 4411 | 2025W | Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation Scholarship in Geoscience | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A $2,500 scholarship is offered by Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. to a student entering the third year of a Bachelor of Science program in Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry or Environmental Geoscience (Geotechnics) and taking courses leading towards registration as a professional geoscientist. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4412 | 2025W | Larry S. Weiler Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemistry (Vancouver) | V | A $3,100 scholarship has been endowed by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Larry S. Weiler for outstanding student(s) studying synthetic organic chemistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry. |
| 4414 | 2025W | Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physics and Astronomy | V | A $3,250 scholarship has been endowed for undergraduate students enrolled in honours or majors Astronomy, Biophysics or Physics programs, or in combined programs with other departments. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. |
| 4415 | 2025W | Larry Roberts Science One Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Science One Program | V | Scholarships totalling $2,400 have been endowed by family and friends in memory of Larry Roberts for outstanding students who have completed the Science One Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Science One teaching team in consultation with the Director of the Science One Program. Preference is given to candidates who have achieved high academic standing and who have embraced the philosophy of the Science One Program, where intellectual growth comes through the expression of creativity and an inquisitive mind. |
| 4416 | 2025W | Arthur Whitehead Memorial Science One Achievement Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Science One Program | V | A $1,950 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Arthur Whitehead for outstanding students entering the Science One Program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Science One teaching team in consultation with the Director of the Science One Program. |
| 4417 | 2025W | Raymond A. Pederson Prize in Physiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | V | A $650 monetary prize has been endowed by Dr. Raymond A. Pederson for the graduate student supervised by a faculty member of the Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences who gives the best annual Research Day oral presentation. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences |
| 4418 | 2025W | Botany and Zoology Student Research Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Zoology | V | Awards totalling $2,400 have been endowed to support outstanding undergraduate research by students in the Botany or Zoology Departments. The award supports student laboratory research, the costs of field study, or the sharing of undergraduate research with the scientific community through participation in a national or international conference. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany in even numbered years and the Department of Zoology in odd numbered years. |
| 4419 | 2025W | Guy Chance Scholarship in Conservation Biology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Biology Program | V | A $1750 scholarship has been endowed by Guy Chance for students in a major or honours program in Conservation Biology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4420 | 2025W | Walter G. Hardwick Scholarship in Urban Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Geography | V | Three scholarships have been endowed by his family in honour of Dr. Walter G. Hardwick, one of North America’s leading urban geographers. One scholarship of $1700 is provided for a doctoral student in Urban Studies and two scholarships of $850 each are provided for outstanding undergraduate students in Urban Studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Geography and, in the case of the graduate scholarship, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4421 | 2025W | Right Honourable Don Mazankowski Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Biology Program | V | A $1,600 scholarship has been endowed by the Don Mazankowski Scholarship Foundation and The University of British Columbia for an undergraduate student majoring or honouring in Genetics or in Cell Biology and Genetics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4422 | 2025W | Samantha Hicks Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Zoology | V | A $1,350 prize has been endowed by friends and family in memory of Samantha Hicks (1969-1999) who, at the time of her passing, was working on her doctorate in the Department of Zoology at UBC. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany and Zoology with preference to a graduate student doing research in ecology. Consideration may be given to ecology students whose graduate work is centred around the Alex Fraser Research Forest. |
| 4423 | 2025W | Dante Ciccone Memorial Scholarship in Astronomy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physics and Astronomy | V | Scholarships totalling $3,400 have been endowed through a gift from the estate of Dante Ciccone (B.A.Sc.1936) for graduate or undergraduate students studying astronomy. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4424 | 2025W | John Collison Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | Scholarships totalling $6,250 have been endowed in memory of John Collison by the Madison Group. The awards are offered to students who are either in the Honours Mathematics Option in any engineering discipline or in the combined Honours Program in Mathematics and Physics. Preference is given to students who participate in UBC varsity sports and/or have a serious interest in aeronautics. Eligible candidates must have completed Mathematics 301 (Applied Analysis) or equivalent. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics. |
| 4425 | 2025W | Rajan Family Award in Computer Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | Awards totalling $2,950 have been made available through an endowment established by the Shiraz Rajan Family, who came to Canada in 1973 from East Africa. Three of the Rajan children, Tazim, Amynmohamed and Salima, attended university in British Columbia in the 1980’s and 1990’s. In the family tradition, the Rajan Family wished to give back to The University of British Columbia in particular and the Canadian community in general. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science to outstanding full-time undergraduate students in the Computer Science Program who have demonstrated outstanding community service, with preference to female candidates. |
| 4427 | 2025W | George Bror Boving Memorial Prize in Botany | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A $700 prize has been endowed by Denise M. Fiala in memory of her father, George Bror Boving, for an outstanding student in Botany. A native of Sweden and a McGill graduate (B.S.A.1916), George Boving joined UBC’s Agronomy Extension Department in 1918. His examination results in Botany as an undergraduate reflected his life-long love of this subject and, from 1949 until his retirement, he served as head gardener at UBC’s Botanical Garden. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany. |
| 4428 | 2025W | Jamie Smith Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Zoology | V | Awards totalling $3,500 have been endowed by family and friends in memory of Jamie Smith to enable undergraduate students in Zoology, Botany or Forestry who are studying ecology to attend field courses. During his thirty-two year tenure in the Zoology Department, Jamie actively encouraged participation in field research, natural history, and learning through field course experiences. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Zoology. |
| 4430 | 2025W | Science Co-Op Student of the Year Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $1,000 award is offered to the top Science Co-Op student in recognition of his/her contributions in the past academic year. In addition to having achieved high academic standing, candidates for the award must have demonstrated leadership in the UBC community or with their employer and participated actively in extra-curricular or volunteer activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Science Co-Op Program. |
| 4432 | 2025W | Paul Sykes Scholarship in Astronomy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physics and Astronomy | V | A $1200 scholarship has been endowed by the family of UBC Physics Professor Emeritus, Paul Sykes, in recognition of his passion for and dedication and commitment to astronomy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physics and Astronomy to a fourth year student in the Astronomy Program. Should there not be a suitable candidate in the Astronomy Program, the scholarship may be awarded to a student pursuing a combined Astronomy/Physics honours degree. |
| 4435 | 2025W | George E. LOVESETH Award in Geological Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Awards totalling $10,350 have been endowed by George E. Loveseth (B.A.Sc. 1958) to support undergraduate students in Geological Sciences, with a preference for those in the final year of Geological Engineering or Honours Geology. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, and Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. |
| 4436 | 2025W | Werner and Hildegard HESSE Fellowship in Ornithology | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $48,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Werner Hans Hermann Hesse for graduate students engaged in ornithological research projects, with preference given to those studying wild birds. Werner and Hildegard Hesses’ passion for wild birds was sparked in night classes on the ecology and conservation of birds at UBC and led them to become leaders in amateur ornithology. The Hesses conducted bird surveys in the Canadian arctic, compiled BC’s Christmas Bird Counts for over 20 years, and developed a special concern for the harmful effects of human development on bird habitats and populations. The Hesses delighted in funding ornithological research and, particularly, contributing to the long-term monitoring of population change in seabirds of the Pacific Coast. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4437 | 2025W | R. Grant INGRAM Memorial Scholarship in Oceanography | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A $3,250 scholarship has been endowed by the family, friends and colleagues of Grant Ingram, an internationally renowned Arctic oceanographer, UBC professor and administrator, who shared his passion and enthusiasm for the study of oceans with many aspiring students and scientists. Grant was a distinguished scholar widely recognized for his achievements in Arctic oceanography, and his dedication to students and great sense of adventure were an inspiration to all. The scholarship is granted to a top undergraduate or graduate student undertaking studies in oceanography. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4438 | 2025W | Reginald Palliser-Wilson Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | Scholarships totalling $22,600 have been endowed through a bequest by Joy Gertrude Palmer Helders for students majoring or honouring in Mathematics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics. |
| 4439 | 2025W | J.Jay McNee Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $5,800 have been endowed by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Dr. J.Jay McNee for undergraduate or graduate students studying geology or geophysics, with a preference for students with a major or minor in chemistry. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4441 | 2025W | University of BC Undergraduate Scholarship in Environmental Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $21,350 have been endowed by Dr. Robert Gilbert for full-time undergraduate students in third and fourth year undertaking studies in environmental issues. These studies may be carried out in the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, or the Faculty of Applied Science. These studies can include any component of the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, or atmosphere of the Earth, including the influence of human activity on the environment or the impact of the environment on human activity. Candidates must have demonstrated academic excellence, as well as a firm commitment to environmental issues. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4444 | 2025W | Michael Rust-Smith Science One Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Science One Program | V | Scholarships at $1,950 each have been endowed by the family and friends of Michael Rust-Smith, a Science One student who lived a full and joyous life, and who was fascinated by science and the natural world. The awards are offered to outstanding students who have completed the Science One Program. Preference is given to students who have embraced the philosophy of Science One, where intellectual growth comes through the expression of creativity and an inquisitive mind; and who have demonstrated a passion for the natural sciences. High academic standing commensurate with a scholarship is expected, but is not the primary criterion for this award. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Science One teaching team in consultation with the Director of the Science One Program. |
| 4445 | 2025W | Dean and Kitty Toye Scholarship in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $3,350 have been endowed by Mr. Dean Toye. The awards are offered to undergraduate or graduate students in the Faculty of Science and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4447 | 2025W | Andrew Wade Memorial Award in Visual Analytics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $12,150 have been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Andrew Wade, a 2003 UBC graduate from Denver, Colorado who was passionate about the growing field of Visual Analytics. After being introduced to this new field while at UBC, Andrew continued his education at SFU where he became their first Master’s graduate in Visual Analytics. He was killed in an air crash in Nepal in September 2011 along with 18 others. At the time, he was working in India using Visual Analytics to solve data set problems in software from SFU, Boeing Co. and Optimus Information Systems. During an earlier internship with Boeing, while working with their safety engineers, he used Visual Analytics to find ways to minimize damage to aircraft from bird strikes. This ‘paired analysis’ method precipitated changes in five Boeing aircraft and their pilot safety manual. He was to begin working in a full time position with Boeing in November 2011. The award is for undergraduate students who demonstrate an interest and acumen in Visual Analytics techniques and tools using real world data provided by industry or academic partners. Recommendations are made by the Department Head of the Cognitive Systems Program. |
| 4448 | 2025W | Marie Kendall Memorial Scholarship in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $2,550 have been endowed through a bequest by Marie Kendall (B.A. ’45) for students in the Faculty of Science. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4449 | 2025W | Eric Walter Mountjoy Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $11,300 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Eric Walter Mountjoy to students studying geological sciences who are originally from Quebec. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4450 | 2025W | Don West Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A prize of $2,900 has been endowed in memory of Donald T. West by friends, colleagues and three corporations with whom Don had long-standing relationships: Connaught Oil & Gas Ltd., Enerplus Corporation and Pulse Seismic Inc. The prize is awarded to undergraduate students entering their fourth year of studies in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at UBC, majoring in Geophysics. Don was born in Vancouver, raised on the west coast and was a graduate of UBC, earning a B.Sc. in Geology and Physics. He pursued a successful career in oil and gas exploration, ultimately becoming a prominent and influential leader in the industry. Don was a life-long learner and believed in giving back to the community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 4451 | 2025W | Faculty of Science International Student Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships of amounts of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international students in the Faculty of Science, Vancouver campus. Students selected for these scholarships must have completed at least 30 credits towards their undergraduate degree or have a minimum of second-year standing in their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement, engagement in the Faculty, and the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4454 | 2025W | Shirley Snelgrove and John Yule Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $4,750 have been made available through an endowment established by Shirley Snelgrove and John Yule for undergraduate or graduate student(s) in the Faculty of Science who are Canadian Citizens. Shirley Snelgrove and John Yule met at UBC where they were part of the first graduating class in Computer Science in 1971. The recommendation is made by the Faculty of Science and, in case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4455 | 2025W | Bill Ramey Award in Microbiology and Immunology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Microbiology and Immunology | V | Awards totalling $2,100 have been made available through an endowment established by students, family, friends, colleagues and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in honour of Dr. Bill Ramey and in recognition of his enduring legacy at the University of British Columbia. The awards are available for undergraduate students who have made an outstanding contribution to the Department of Microbiology and Immunology through dedication to student life and the development of the community. The award are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4456 | 2025W | Henry C. Belhouse Scholarship in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A $5,200 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Diana L. Belhouse (BA 1947, LLB 1973), to honour the memory of her husband, Henry C. Belhouse (University of Alberta, BSc ’41 honours). The award is available to an outstanding student in the one-year intensive Diploma in Meteorology program, or a graduate student in Atmospheric Sciences, or a 4th year student in the Faculty of Science whose studies involve: physics, applied mathematics, or atmospheric sciences. Candidates must be Canadian citizens who have demonstrated an ability to think creatively and outside the box through projects related to their studies. Henry was a brilliant physicist ahead of his time with his creativity and innovation. During his career as Head of the Instrumentation Branch of the Meteorological Service of Canada, Henry’s many successful projects included: the design and installation of Automatic Weather Stations, setting up the weather radar system across Canada, and his innovative design of a digital altimeter, which won international acclaim. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4457 | 2025W | James Ross Groundwater and Fergus Ross Groundwater Scholarship in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $3,500 scholarship is offered annually by the James Ross Groundwater and Fergus Ross Groundwater Fund, an endowment fund held at the Vancouver Foundation, established by the late Agnes Mackay Publicover. The award is given to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student in the Faculty of Science and is renewable for an additional three years, subject to the student maintaining scholarship standing. Only one student may receive this award each year. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4458 | 2025W | Department of Statistics Award in Data Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Statistics | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually to an undergraduate or graduate student who has demonstrated initiative, creativity and other outstanding contributions in the field of data science. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Statistics in the Faculty of Science and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4459 | 2025W | Paul and Helen TRUSSELL Scholarship in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $5,700 have been made available annually through a gift from the Tri-University’s Paul and Helen Trussell Science Student Endowment Fund, held at the Vancouver Foundation , for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Earth, Ocean or Atmospheric Sciences who are from the Kootenay-Boundary region. If no candidates from the Kootenay-Boundary region are identified, the scholarships may be given to recipients from areas located at least 50 kilometers away from any university in British Columbia. This scholarship was established to help students develop the skills needed to meet the challenges of a growing knowledge-based economy in British Columbia and the whole of Canada. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and in the case of a graduate student in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4460 | 2025W | Science Co-op International Work Term Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totaling $15,000 are offered annually by the Faculty of Science for students undertaking work terms outside of Canada. The award is intended to encourage students to participate in international work terms or internship opportunities. The awards provide partial funding for relocation costs for work term students who are not paid relocation assistance by their employer and who earn a monthly salary below a threshold limit. Students must meet the eligibility criteria as determined by the Faculty of Science Co-op Program. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4461 | 2025W | Oluna and Adolf Ceska Award in Mycology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Botany | V | A $2,100 award has been made available through an endowment established by Jean and Stephen Johnson, members of the South Vancouver Island Mycology Society (SVIMS), friends and members of SVIMS, and the Vancouver Mycological Society (VMS). Jean’s many legacies include the initiation of this award to honour the educational and scientific contributions made by Oluna and Adolf Ceska to mushrooming and mycology in British Columbia and beyond. The award is open to undergraduate or graduate students who conduct mycological research. Preference will go to students researching the mushrooms and fungi of British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4462 | 2025W | Dr. John and Barbara PETKAU Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Statistics | V | Two scholarships totalling $10,250 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. John and Barbara Petkau for third ($4,600) and fourth year ($5,650) undergraduate students in the Department of Statistics in the Faculty of Science. Dr. Petkau began his career at UBC in 1976 and has made invaluable contributions to the Statistics Department over the past 40 years. These scholarships recognize the academic merit of the next generation of statisticians and the impact they will have in solving world problems. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Statistics. |
| 4463 | 2025W | Dr. Marion D. Francis Scholarship in Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemistry (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $4,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Marion D. Francis for students studying Chemistry at the University. Dr. Francis received two degrees from UBC, a BA Chemistry (1946) and an MA Chemistry (1949), followed by a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Iowa (1953). Throughout his career, Dr. Francis has remained committed to scientific studies and has been recognized for his contributions winning the Award in Chemical Industry and the Perkin Medal. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry and in the case of graduate students in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4464 | 2025W | Stanley M Grant Scholarship in Mathematics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | Scholarships totalling $88,400 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Dr. Stanley M Grant for students enrolled in the Department of Mathematics who have completed their first year. Dr. Grant (1924-2015) was a graduate of UBC (BA Arts ’49). He went on to obtain his MD with a specialty in Pathology at McGill. Dr. Grant was the District Coroner in Nanaimo, BC for a number of years. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4465 | 2025W | Anona THORNE and Takao Tanabe Undergrad Scholarship in Mathematics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | Scholarships totalling $4,000 are offered annually to outstanding undergraduate students having declared a Major or Honours in Mathematics and entering 3rd or 4th year. Anona Thorne (BA 1991 Math; MSc 1993 Stats) is a double alumna of UBC and went on to an interesting career with the CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network at Saint Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Takao Tanabe, her husband, is a well-known Canadian painter. This award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics. |
| 4466 | 2025W | Mike Casselman Field School Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Two awards of $1,000 are offered to third-year students enrolled in Field Geology (EOSC 328) at UBC’s Oliver-based Geological Field School. The awards honour the legacy of Mike Casselman, a passionate exploration geologist, brilliant mapper, and strong believer in valuing and preserving the environment along with finding a mineral resource. The award recipients will be chosen by a committee comprised of the Director of the Geological field School and a minimum of two other Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) faculty members. The recipients will be chosen based on their academic performance during Field School, with preference given to those demonstrating a passion for mapping and a commitment to supporting their fellow students. The recipients will be identified after Field School is complete with disbursement of funds occurring in the fall. |
| 4467 | 2025W | Glenn and Annetta Agnew Science Co-op Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $10,000 are offered annually by the Glenn and Annetta Agnew fund, managed by the Vancouver Foundation, for Science Co-op students who demonstrate leadership in the UBC Science community or with their employer, and who have demonstrated financial need. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 4468 | 2025W | Rick WHITE Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Statistics | V | Awards totaling $1,000 are offered annually to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a Statistics degree program. Students must have demonstrated excellence in statistical science through collaboration with investigators in another discipline on a substantial application. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Statistics in the Faculty of Science and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4471 | 2025W | Michael FRYZUK Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Chemistry Research | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemistry (Vancouver) | V | Two prizes of $1,625 each have been made available through an endowment established by Professor Michael Fryzuk and augmented by his past students and postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry. The prizes are for undergraduate students enrolled in Chemistry 449 who demonstrate excellence on their senior thesis projects. One prize is for a student studying synthetic chemistry and the other prize is for a student studying in any other area of chemistry. Preference will be given to those students who demonstrate excellence based on their oral presentation, their ability to answer questions, and final thesis presentation. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry. |
| 4476 | 2025W | River Timothy SIDLEY Memorial Award in Marine Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Zoology | V | An academic award of $11,500 has been endowed by the family of River Timothy Sidley for a third or fourth year student in the Faculty of Science who is attending the Bamfield Marine Science Centre Fall Program and who has demonstrated academic excellence. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Zoology. |
| 4477 | 2025W | Cleveland and Rae Hickman Scholarship in Zoology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Zoology | V | Scholarships totalling $12,950 have been made available through an endowment established by Cleveland and Rae Hickman to support outstanding students in the Bachelor of Science program in Biology with an interest in animal biology and zoology. These scholarships were created to honor Dr. William S. Hoar, who was Dr. Hickman’s mentor during his time at UBC. Dr. Hickman received his PhD in Zoology in 1958 and became distinguished in the field of zoology, authoring many research papers; textbooks, including the widely used Integrated Principles of Zoology and Animal Diversity; and the Galapagos Marine Life Series of field guidebooks. During their years at the University of Alberta and at Washington and Lee University they both recognized how strongly they have always felt about supporting students in the pursuit of postsecondary education. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Zoology under the UBC Biology Program. |
| 4478 | 2025W | Aho-Davis Undergraduate Prize in Geological Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A $5,600 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Gordon Davis to honour the memory of Dr. Aaro Aho, his mentor and partner in exploration in the Yukon Territory. Together with prospector Alan Kulan, they were responsible for the discovery and development of the Anvil Mine and subsequent successful exploration in the district. Aaro Aho and Gordon Davis were both graduates of Geological Engineering at UBC. The Aho-Davis Undergraduate Prize in Geological Sciences is the legacy of the Dr. Aaro Aho Foundation, which has granted $330,000 in awards to UBC students since 1978. The prize rewards outstanding academic achievement and is available to an undergraduate student completing their final year in a BSc degree in Geological Sciences or Geophysics. Preference is given to a student with field experience and/or a focus on mineral exploration and/or geochemistry. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. |
| 4479 | 2025W | Aho-Davis Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship in Geological Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $6,550 have been made available through an endowment established by Gordon Davis to honour the memory of Dr. Aaro Aho, his mentor and partner in exploration in the Yukon Territory. Together with prospector Alan Kulan, they were responsible for the discovery and development of the Anvil Mine and subsequent successful exploration in the district. Aaro Aho and Gordon Davis were both graduates of Geological Engineering at UBC. The Aho-Davis Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship in Geological Sciences is the successor to the Dr. Aaro Aho Foundation, which has granted $330,000 in awards to UBC students since 1978. The scholarships are made available to students transferring into years two or three of a Bachelor of Science program in Geological Sciences from another Canadian post-secondary institution, with preference given to those with field experience or a focus on mineral exploration. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. |
| 4480 | 2025W | Undergraduate Chemistry Society Research Laboratory Experience Excellence Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemistry (Vancouver) | V | Two awards of $825 each have been made available through an endowment established by the Department of Chemistry’s Undergraduate Chemistry Society in May 2018. The awards are for undergraduate students who are undertaking research coursework in their graduating year outside of a thesis project. Awards will be given to reflect the range of sub-disciplines in the department; two awards in the same sub-discipline will only be given in exceptional circumstances. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate excellence based on their oral presentation and their ability to answer questions about their research. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry. |
| 4481 | 2025W | Art Soregaroli Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | A $5,000 award is have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and former students in memory of Dr. Art Soregaroli (1933-2017) for top-performing undergraduate students in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, enrolled in a third or fourth year mineral-deposit geology courses. Art was a UBC alumnus and professor of Economic Geology. He would later go on to join the Geological Survey of Canada in the early 1970’s, serve as the Vice President at Westmin Resources, and end his career as the chief geoscientist for Teck Corporation. Art’s love of mineral collecting and travel took him and wife Rosalie to many exotic destinations in the years that followed. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences |
| 4482 | 2025W | Michael and Mary Gerry Undergraduate Scholarship in Physical Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemistry (Vancouver) | V | A $1,350 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the late Dr. Michael Gerry and Mrs. Mary Gerry. The scholarship is for a domestic undergraduate student entering 4th year who has demonstrated academic excellence in Physical Chemistry. Preference will be given to a student who is enrolled in courses in the area of molecular spectroscopy. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry. |
| 4483 | 2025W | Oldrich Hungr Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Awards totalling $1550 have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. Oldrich Hungr for an undergraduate geological engineering student in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. Preference is given to those with an interest in geohazards, and with demonstrated involvement in a student group or UBC community. Dr. Hungr was born in Prague, Czech Republic and spent his youth pursuing his love of the outdoors. He immigrated to Canada in 1969, where he completed his MSc and PhD in Civil Engineering. In 1996, Dr. Hungr joined the Earth and Ocean Sciences department at UBC, where he inspired countless undergraduate students and mentored over 40 graduate students until his retirement in 2016. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. |
| 4484 | 2025W | Mo Lin Yu Memorial Prize in the Faculty of Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $3,900 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Simmon Yu, son of Mo Lin Yu, for the top academic student who has completed their third year in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia. This prize was created to honour the memory of Mo Ling Yu, the matriarch of the Yu family, who came to Canada in the 1980s. Mo Lin did not have the opportunity to study at UBC but always had a passion for learning and felt that young people should be encouraged in their endeavour to achieve academic excellence in higher education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4485 | 2025W | Adrian Francis Mulligan Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | A $2,500 scholarship is offered annually by Dr. Gordon Mulligan (B.Sc. 1969, M.A. 1972, Ph.D. 1976) in memory of his father Adrian Francis Mulligan, for an undergraduate student studying Mathematics in the Faculty of Science. Adrian Mulligan resided in Woodfibre and Squamish, BC. He was particularly interested in the applications of mathematics to navigation and industrial design throughout his lifetime. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics. |
| 4486 | 2025W | Harrison Family Leadership Award in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually by Paul G. Harrison (B.Sc. 1970) and Brenda J. Harrison (Ph.D. 1982) for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science with outstanding academic achievement who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills in Faculty or student society-run programs that encourage engagement. Such programs include, but are not limited to, wellbeing promotion, career preparation mentoring, self-regulated learning, orientation and access to volunteer and research opportunities. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4487 | 2025W | Chemistry Graduate Student Society Prize in Science Outreach | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemistry (Vancouver) | V | Prizes totalling $1,550 have been made available through an endowment established by the Chemistry Graduate Student Society (CGSS) for Masters and Ph.D. students in the Department of Chemistry who have made contributions to community engagement and outreach by sharing science with the public with preference given to a new applicant each year. CGSS created this prize to highlight graduate students in the Department of Chemistry who are making science accessible to a broad audience through involvement in outreach activities. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4489 | 2025W | Carolyn Myers and Dan Vickery Prize in Science Communication | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | A $2,500 prize has been made available annually through a gift from Dan Vickery (B.Sc. 1986, Ph.D. 1991) and Carolyn Myers (Ph.D. 1988) for outstanding Bachelor of Science students who have excelled in a science communication course. Carolyn Myers and Dan Vickery are founders and principals of BioEnsemble, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology consulting company, and they are both advisory board members of the Centre for Molecular Medicine & Therapeutics. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 4490 | 2025W | Bill Aiello Memorial Award in Computer Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | Awards totalling $8,400 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family, and colleagues in memory of Bill Aiello (1959-2019) for outstanding third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Science students specializing in Computer Science who best combine academic excellence with leadership, community service, or volunteerism. Bill Aiello was a Professor in the UBC Department of Computer Science, of which he served as Head from 2004 to 2010. He was the Academic Director of the UBC Academic Leadership Development Program, which helps develop expertise and instill a sense of confidence in new academic leaders. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science. |
| 4492 | 2025W | Kenneth and Sheila McArthur Award in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $4,650 have been made available through an endowment established by Ken and Sheila McArthur for students completing the fourth-year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program who have demonstrated empathy and a focus on patients in a professional practice course. Financial need may be considered. Each award will be valued ideally at not less than $2,000. Ken and Sheila McArthur established this award to build opportunity within nursing and to ensure that empathy is celebrated as an indispensable component in the nurse-patient relationship that positively impacts the nurse, the patient and our healthcare system. Empathy was an innate quality held by Ken’s mother, Elizabeth McArthur, a Senior County Nurse who graduated from the Calgary General Hospital School of Nursing in 1917. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 4493 | 2025W | Canon Canada Scholarship in Environmental Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $1,750 have been made available annually through a gift from Canon Canada for outstanding Bachelor of Science students in the majors or honours Environmental Sciences program. Canon Canada is a socially and environmentally responsible company that enacts its own environmental charter. In addition to encouraging energy-efficient and sustainable practices at its offices, Canon Canada also organizes community and environmental initiatives and runs multiple recycling and end-of-life electronics programs. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. |
| 4495 | 2025W | Agnes Hedller and Terry Smyth Award in Voice and Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Awards totalling $25,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Agnes Hedller for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in the Voice and Opera programs. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC School of Music and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4496 | 2025W | David Hoar and Noreen Rudd Scholarship in Biochemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | V | Scholarships totalling $3,150 have been made available through an endowment established by David Hoar (B.Sc. 1966, Ph.D.) and Noreen Rudd (M.D. 1965) for outstanding undergraduate and graduate First Nations, Inuit and Mtis students of Canada in the Department of Biochemistry. Preference will be given to students from areas in British Columbia outside of the Lower Mainland and Greater Victoria. David is a geneticist and molecular biologist. He served on the Board of Directors at the Vancouver Aquarium. In 1988, he became the first person to testify in a Canadian court about DNA evidence. Noreen is a pediatrician and medical geneticist. She played a key role in the development of prenatal testing in Canada, and was a founding member of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Biochemistry, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4497 | 2025W | Y.P. Heung Foundation Award in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $30,000 valued at $5,000 each, have been made available annually through a gift from the Y.P. Heung Foundation for domestic undergraduate students entering their second year of studies in the Faculty of Science 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 Science. |
| 4498 | 2025W | Bit Quill Technologies Award for Women in Computer Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Bit Quill Technologies for female students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the Department of Computer Science with outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated community service. Bit Quill Technologies is an employee-owned software development services company based in Vancouver. Bit Quill created this award as part of their work to create opportunities for the development of software in Vancouver by supporting the next generation of computer scientists at UBC. These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science. |
| 4500 | 2025W | Bill Stothard Memorial Award in Astronomy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physics and Astronomy | V | Scholarships totalling $4,500 have been made available through an endowment established by the Stothard Family in memory of Bill Stothard (1898-1967) for graduate students specializing in Astronomy with outstanding academic and research achievements, with preference given to students who have demonstrated a commitment to astronomy outreach or public engagement. If, in any given year, there are no eligible graduate students then the award may be given to an undergraduate third or fourth-year B.Sc. student majoring in Astronomy. Bill had expressed early interest in astronomy even before emigrating from his Grassmoor, England birthplace at age seven. He grew up in Brandon, Manitoba where he became a skilled machinist and welder. He then travelled North America as a young man, eventually settling in Vancouver, where he worked in his trade until retirement. Astronomy was his avocation throughout his life, not only viewing the night skies but also constructing his own telescopes for this purpose. Bill’s family established this award to honour his memory and his lifelong interest in astronomy. These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Physics & Astronomy, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4505 | 2025W | Neil Douglas McKay Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Endowed by Ruby McKay and friends, two scholarships of $2,425 each are offered to students in the Master of Social Work program, who have demonstrated skills in work with children and their families and whose stated purpose is to practice in the field of family and child welfare. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work. |
| 4506 | 2025W | Laura Holland Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A $1,050 scholarship has been endowed by friends and associates of Laura Holland to recognize her distinguished contribution to health and social welfare in B.C. and Canada. It is awarded to a student entering the final year of the B.S.W. program on the recommendation of the School of Social Work and Family Studies. |
| 4507 | 2025W | Zella Collins Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $450 endowed through a bequest from Laura Holland in honour of Zella Collins, is awarded to a student beginning or continuing studies in the School of Social Work. The award is made on the recommendation of the School, to those who are deemed worthy and deserving. |
| 4508 | 2025W | Beatrice Wellington Gonzales Memorial Scholarship in Social Work | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $300 endowed as a memorial to Beatrice Wellington Gonzales (B.A., UBC) by Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Wellington, is awarded to a deserving senior undergraduate in Social Work (BSW program). It serves to mark the unceasing service of Miss Gonzales to others, as a teacher in Canada, and as a dedicated field officer in various League of Nations and United Nations agencies. It commemorates her strenuous and successful efforts to protect and salvage the lives of political refugees in Europe prior to and during World War II. Special consideration is given to students who, like Miss Gonzales, are concerned about the plight of individuals. |
| 4509 | 2025W | Max and Susie Dodek Social Work Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A prize of $400 endowed by Max and Susie Dodek, is offered in the School of Social Work and Family Studies. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty to an outstanding student in the graduating class for the degree of M.S.W. |
| 4513 | 2025W | George Davidson – Harry Cassidy Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | Two prizes of $125 each have been endowed in honour of Dr. George Davidson and Dr. Harry Cassidy by their former colleague, the first Director of Courses in Social Work at UBC, Dr. C. W. Topping. The prizes are presented in recognition of excellence in social policy studies and are made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 4514 | 2025W | Charlotte Whitton Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A $200 prize has been endowed by Coral and Marjorie Topping to honour their friend and former colleague, Dr. Charlotte Whitton, who taught summer courses in the early years of the UBC School of Social Work. It is awarded to a student in the School of Social Work and Family Studies with excellent performance in child welfare studies and is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 4515 | 2025W | J H T Falk Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A $150 prize has been endowed by Dr. Carol Topping in memory of J.H.T. Falk. Mr. Falk was Head of the School of Social Services at McGill University and was the first Executive Director of the Vancouver Community Chest. He was also associated with the School of Social Work and Family Studies at UBC. The award is made to the most outstanding student in the graduating class for the MSW degree. The winner is determined by the School of Social Work and Family Studies. |
| 4516 | 2025W | Hon. Thomas A Dohm QC Scholarship in Social Work | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,300 scholarship has been endowed by The Hon. Thomas A. Dohm, B.A., QC, LL.D., former Chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of British Columbia, and is awarded to a student entering the M.S.W. program in the School of Social Work. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4517 | 2025W | Jean Jure Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A $3,250 scholarship has been endowed by Roy Jure in honour of Jean Jure (Tait). It is awarded to a student in the School of Social Work and Family Studies on the recommendation of the School and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4520 | 2025W | Linda Smith Hawkes Scholarship in Social Work | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $6,400 have been endowed through a bequest by Dr. Arthur S. Hawkes in honour of his late wife, Linda Smith Hawkes. The awards are offered to graduate students in Social Work involved in mental health studies and are made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4521 | 2025W | Jack and Isabel Kirkpatrick Scholarship in Social Work | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $4,800 have been endowed by Margaret R. Crickard in honour of her cousins Jack and Isabel Kirkpatrick. The awards are offered to students in the School of Social Work and are made on the recommendation of the School and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4522 | 2025W | St Leonard’s Youth and Family Services Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | An $1,000 scholarship has been endowed by St. Leonard’s Youth and Family Services. The award is offered to an undergraduate student entering the final year of study in Social Work. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work and Family Studies. |
| 4523 | 2025W | Mary Hill Scholarship in Social Work | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A $12,050 scholarship has been endowed in honour of Professor Emerita Mary Hill, a pioneer in the field of social gerontology, to an undergraduate or graduate student in Social Work with preference given to students studying in the area of gerontology. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Social Work and Family Studies. |
| 4524 | 2025W | Roopchand Seebaran Essay Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A $2,250 prize have been endowed in recognition of Professor Roopchand Seebaran’s significant contributions to community development, teaching and practice, and to anti-racist social work education during his academic career. The prizes are open to two undergraduate or graduate students in Social Work who has submitted the best essay or project on some aspect of either community development or anti-racist social work education. Students wishing to be considered should submit a copy of their essay or project materials to the Administrator of the School by April 1st of each year. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work and Family Studies. |
| 4525 | 2025W | Henry Maas Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,600 have been endowed by colleagues, friends and family in memory of Dr. Henry Maas for doctoral students in the School of Social Work. Dr. Maas, Professor in the UBC School of Social Work from 1970 to 1984, was an internationally recognized scholar and teacher with a special interest in children, families and human behaviour. The memorial scholarship recognizes and honours his strong beliefs in the merits of theory and research informing social work and education practice. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 4526 | 2025W | Penny Hicks Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A $400 service award has been endowed in memory of Penny Hicks, a clinical social worker and dedicated field instructor. The award is offered to a student with good academic standing in the School of Social Work and Family Studies who demonstrates promise in the area of direct practice and the qualities exemplified by Penny: integrity, leadership and a deep concern for each individual client. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work and Family Studies. |
| 4528 | 2025W | Gokal Singh of Halwara Memorial Service Award in Social Work | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A $3,200 award is offered by Ranjit Hall to a student specializing in social work who has a demonstrated interest in and advocacy for social justice and equality. To be considered, candidates must demonstrate community involvement and volunteer work both on and off campus with a specific focus in helping disadvantaged and recent immigrant persons and groups. Recommendation is made by the School of Social Work. |
| 4531 | 2025W | Alice Elizabeth Henbest Memorial Scholarship in Social Work | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $4,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Ronald G. Henbest in memory of his wife, Alice Elizabeth Henbest (1927-2018) for outstanding Bachelor of Social Work students. Alice (ne Stainton) was born in Lamont, Alberta, and was the daughter of a Methodist minister. As a social worker, Alice (B.A., B.S.W. 1950) advocated to improve the lives of the poor in Edmonton’s inner city. She volunteered with and offered leadership to the Alberta Association of Social Workers, the United Church of Canada, Bissell Center and Operation Friendship, and served as the Executive Director of the Society for the Retired and Semi-Retired from 1976 to 1993. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work. |
| 4532 | 2025W | Claire Milne Memorial Scholarship in Social Work | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $12,400 have been made available through an endowment established by the Milne Family in memory of Claire Milne (1927-2020) for outstanding students in the Bachelor of Social Work program who have demonstrated an interest in geriatric social work or in working with vulnerable populations. Preference will be given to students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically discriminated against. Claire (B.A. 1949, B.S.W. 1950) was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. While studying at UBC, she spent her summers working for the Vancouver Parks Board as a supervisor at Maple Grove Park in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood of Vancouver. Claire worked with vulnerable young women after receiving her social work degree. She returned to social work after raising her four children, and cared for the elderly, work she continued until her retirement. This scholarship was established in recognition of Claire’s work to serve and care for vulnerable populations. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work. |
| 4533 | 2025W | Sandra Cawley Award in Social Work for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | A $5,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from the Y. P. Heung Foundation in honour of Sandra Cawley (B.Com. 1981) for a First Nations, Inuit or M?tis student of Canada in the Bachelor of Social Work program who has achieved good academic standing and demonstrated leadership and community involvement. Sandra developed a very successful career in real estate appraisal and land use, specializing in the valuation of commercial real estate. She has given back to UBC by serving as the Vice-Chair of the UBC Board of Governors and as a Director of UBC Properties Trust. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work. |
| 4535 | 2025W | Madison Group Award in Mathematics, Environment and Ecology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mathematics | V | Awards totalling $4,200 have been made available through an endowment established by Madison Group in memory of Sam Y. Joe (1949-2021) for outstanding second-, third- and fourth-year undergraduate students and graduate students studying mathematics. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in environment and/or ecology. Sam (B.Com. 1973) had a successful business career as one of the four founding shareholders for Madison Group. He loved fishing, prawning and crabbing, and upon retirement he could be found indulging in these passions. Sam also enjoyed spending time on Keats Island with family and friends. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4536 | 2025W | Helmut and Donna Meisl Award in Social Work | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $4,800 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Helmut Meisl (B.Sc.1970, M.D. 1976) and Donna Meisl for domestic fourth-year students in the Bachelor of Social Work program and domestic graduate students in the Master of Social Work program, who have good academic standing and who have a placement in a health care setting. After completing his education in medicine at UBC, Helmut worked as an emergency care doctor. During his career, he had seen many situations where support from social workers could have made a significant impact on the health outcomes of his patients. Donna is an artist and graduated with a BFA at the California College of the Arts, majoring in drawing and sculpture. Helmut and Donna established the award to encourage students to pursue a career as a social worker in health care. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4600 | 2025W | Dorothy MacCrimmon Memorial Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Two scholarships of $2,550 each have been endowed in memory of Dorothy Williams MacCrimmon. The scholarships are offered to students entering the University from secondary schools outside the Lower Mainland region, preferably from the Gulf Islands. |
| 4601 | 2025W | Fred W and Gladys E Laird Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | An $1,050 scholarship has been endowed from the estate of Gladys Estella Laird in memory of Fred W. Laird to a student who is a resident of Nanaimo, British Columbia. |
| 4602 | 2025W | David Crombie Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $3,200 has been endowed by David R. Crombie and the Province of British Columbia. The award is offered to a student entering the University directly from secondary school. |
| 4604 | 2025W | Avenor Inc Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $9,800 have been endowed by Avenor Inc. and the Province of British Columbia. Awards are offered to first year students entering the University of British Columbia from secondary schools in Canada. The award is made primarily on the basis of the student’s scholarly achievements. Candidates must be nominated by their secondary schools. Nomination packages must be received in the Awards Office by February 28. |
| 4605 | 2025W | Hugh M Brock National Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $50,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Hugh M. Brock for outstanding students entering an undergraduate program directly from secondary schools. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The scholarships are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 4606 | 2025W | Crown Life Insurance National Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $3,050 scholarship has been endowed by Crown Life Insurance Company and the province of British Columbia for a first year student entering the University of British Columbia from a secondary school in Canada. The award is made primarily on the basis of the student’s scholarly achievement. Candidates must be nominated by their secondary schools. Nomination packages must be received in the Awards Office by February 28. |
| 4607 | 2025W | Charles Victor Ryder Entrance Scholarship in Engineering | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Two scholarships of $1,975 each have been endowed by the Estate of Charles Victor Ryder for an outstanding student entering first year engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science from secondary school. Recipients of this scholarship who also receive the President’s Entrance Scholarship are permitted to retain both awards. The award is made on the recommendation of the Entrance Scholarship Committee. |
| 4608 | 2025W | Rio Algom Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Three $4,900 scholarships has been endowed by Rio Algom Explorations Inc. and the Province of British Columbia to students entering an undergraduate program at the University of British Columbia directly from secondary school. |
| 4609 | 2025W | Central Guaranty Trust Company National Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $2,500 scholarship has been endowed by Central Guaranty Trust Company and the Province of British Columbia. The award is offered to a student entering any faculty directly from secondary school. Candidates must be nominated by their secondary schools. Nomination packages must be received in the Awards Office by February 28. |
| 4610 | 2025W | Merck Frosst National Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Five scholarships of $2,800 each have been made available through an endowment established by Merck Frosst Canada Inc. and the Province of British Columbia. The awards are offered to undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Science from secondary schools. The awards are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 4611 | 2025W | Graduating Class of 1946 Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Two $2,900 scholarships has been endowed by members of the Class of 1946 on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. The award is offered to an outstanding student entering the University of British Columbia from secondary school. |
| 4612 | 2025W | Cecelia Green Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $150 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by Cecelia Elizabeth Green. The award is offered to a student entering the university from a secondary school in the Greater Victoria regional district with preference given to a student from Victoria Senior Secondary. |
| 4614 | 2025W | Robert H Lee Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | An $1,150 scholarship has been endowed in honour of Robert H. Lee by family and friends for an undergraduate student entering the university from secondary school. |
| 4615 | 2025W | Ron Bick Lee Memorial Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $1,100 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Ron Bick Lee by family and friends for an undergraduate student entering the university from secondary school. |
| 4616 | 2025W | Edith Eleanor Blusson Memorial Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $2,700 scholarship has been endowed by The University of British Columbia in appreciation of Dr. Stewart and Mrs. Marilyn Blusson’s generous support. The award is in memory of Dr. Blusson’s mother and is offered to an undergraduate student entering the University from secondary school or college. |
| 4617 | 2025W | McFarlane-Karp Scholarship in Arts | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $60,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Kathleen Karp. The McFarlane-Karp scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, are offered to first year undergraduate students entering the Faculty of Arts, and are made on recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 4618 | 2025W | C K Choi Memorial Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $2,550 scholarship has been endowed by The University of British Columbia to honour the memory of C.K. Choi. The scholarship is offered to an outstanding student entering the University from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. |
| 4619 | 2025W | Abdul Ladha Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Science One Program | V | A scholarship of $900 is offered to a student entering the Science One Program from a B.C. secondary school, with first preference given to a student from King George Secondary School in Vancouver and second preference to a student from any secondary school in the Burnaby School District. An additional scholarship of $700 may be offered in some years, without geographic restriction, to any student entering Science One from secondary school. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Director of Science One. |
| 4620 | 2025W | Elizabeth Kendall Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $4,800 have been endowed by Marie Kendall in honour of her sister for students entering the University directly from secondary school. |
| 4632 | 2025W | Don Wehrung International Student Award (tuition) | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Awards have been endowed in honour of Dr. Donald A. Wehrung on the occasion of his stepping down as the founding Executive Director of UBC’s International Student Initiative, in which capacity he served from 1996 to 2008. The awards recognize outstanding international students from developing countries who have achieved academic excellence under exigent circumstances and would be unable to pursue post-secondary education without assistance. Candidates for the award are nominated by secondary schools, as well as by international, community-based and non-governmental organizations. The value of each award depends on the candidate’s financial circumstances and the costs of their program. The awards are made to students entering the University directly from secondary school and may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient achieves satisfactory academic standing as determined by his or her Faculty, holds a valid Canadian Study Permit (student visa), and continues to demonstrate financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of a selection committee comprised of faculty and staff from across the University, with input from members of the community. |
| 4633 | 2025W | Harry L. Kostman Memorial Entrance Scholarship in Commerce | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Two scholarships have been endowed by Mrs. Henrietta Kostman and her daughter, Judith Kostman, in honour of the 75th anniversary of Harry L. Kostman’s (B.A.1930) graduation from UBC. Born and educated in Vancouver, Mr. Kostman was the first in his family to receive a university degree. He opened his first retail store in Vancouver in 1935 and was the founding president of Sally Shops, a ladies’ retail clothing store, which later expanded into a national company. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is a Canadian citizen entering first year in the Sauder School of Business. The scholarships are renewable for a further three years, subject to the student maintaining scholarship standing in a full-time B.Com. program. Only two students can be in receipt of the scholarship at one time. |
| 4634 | 2025W | Outstanding International Student Award (Vancouver) | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Merit-based entrance awards ranging in value up to the full cost of tuition and fees are offered to outstanding international students entering undergraduate programs at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus. The awards are not renewable and are not dependent upon final grades. The awards are made on the recommendation of the International Student Initiative office. |
| 4635 | 2025W | Bachelor of Commerce International Entrance Scholarship | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Entrance scholarships are made available to outstanding International students and to current students demonstrating outstanding leadership skills, making a significant contribution to student life and community involvement. Current holders of the International Leader of Tomorrow Award are also eligible for additional funding. |
| 4636 | 2025W | Graduating Class of 1947 Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Two $2,925 scholarships have been endowed by members of the Class of 1947 on the occasion of their 60th anniversary. The award is offered to an outstanding student entering the University from secondary school. The award is made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 4637 | 2025W | Law Alumni Association Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,500 scholarship is offered by the Law Alumni Association to a student entering the J.D. Program who demonstrates academic excellence. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 4639 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club 90th Anniversary Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A $2,750 scholarship is offered by the UBC Faculty Women’s Club to celebrate the Club’s 90th anniversary in 2008. The scholarship is awarded to a female student beginning undergraduate studies in Engineering. The award is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 4660 | 2025W | Dorothy Irene (Barlow) Graham Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | One $9,000 entrance award has been endowed by Victoria Graham in memory of her mother, Dorothy Irene (Barlow) Graham, for an undergraduate student entering first year in any Faculty. This award supports an academically qualified student with demonstrated leadership skills, but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. The award is renewable for an additional three years or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Candidates interested in this application must be nominated by a community member or their Secondary School, and the award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Entrance Award Selection Committee. Only one student can be in receipt of the award at a time. |
| 4662 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Major Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | The University of British Columbia offers renewable scholarships of up to $10,000 each to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada with academic distinction entering an undergraduate program from secondary schools in Canada. A candidate’s eligibility is primarily based on their character and leadership qualities as demonstrated by significant contributions they have made to the community. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the awards are renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the Faculties and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4664 | 2025W | Aboriginal Transfer Award | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | First Nations House Learning | V | Awards ranging in value from $1,250 to $5,000 are available to continuing eligible Canadian Aboriginal students who were admitted to the undergraduate programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, Kinesiology, Land and Food Systems, Applied Science and Forestry at UBC under the UBC-Langara Aboriginal Transfer Program and who have demonstrated academic achievement and community engagement. The award is adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the Faculties and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4665 | 2025W | BIE International Student Major Entrance Scholarship | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Scholarships valued up to $15,000 each are available to outstanding international students entering the Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) program at the Vancouver School of Economics. The awards are based primarily on the students’ scholarly achievement, with preference given to students who demonstrate strong leadership abilities and community involvement. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the BIE degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Awards are made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics. |
| 4667 | 2025W | International Major Entrance Scholarship (Vancouver) | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Renewable scholarships totalling up to the full cost of tuition and fees over four years, are available to outstanding international students entering undergraduate programs at the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus. Preference will be given to international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, intellectual promise, as well as strong extracurricular and community involvement. The scholarships are renewable for up to three years or until the first undergraduate degree is completed (whichever is the shorter period), provided the student continues to meet scholarship standing and maintains his/her status as an international student in Canada. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the International Student Initiative Office. |
| 4668 | 2025W | Schulich Leader Scholarships | Schulich Leader Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | A | Four renewable scholarships totaling $280,000, payable over four years, are offered by Seymour Schulich and the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto to support domestic undergraduate students entering either campus (Vancouver or Okanagan) at UBC from high schools, secondary schools or CEGEPs in Canada. Students must be enrolled to study in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics or other related disciplines (referred to as S.T.E.M Faculties) as Seymour Schulich believes that these areas will help secure the future economic competitiveness of Canada. The Schulich Leader Scholarships are available to support and encourage young people to embrace science and technology in their future careers. When selecting Schulich Leaders consideration will be given to at least two of the following criteria: academic excellence; demonstrated leadership in school or community or evidence of entrepreneurial talent; or financial need. The scholarships are renewable for an additional three years, or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained, whichever is the shorter period. Schulich Leaders must continue to be enrolled in one of the University’s S.T.E.M Faculties to remain eligible for this scholarship. Students must be nominated by their high school, secondary school or CEGEP to be considered. The scholarships are awarded on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 4676 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $7,500 to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada with academic distinction entering university from secondary schools in Canada. The scholarships are based primarily on the student’s demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. The scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the Faculties and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4676 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $7,500 to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada with academic distinction entering university from secondary schools in Canada. The scholarships are based primarily on the student’s demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. The scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the Faculties and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4676 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $7,500 to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada with academic distinction entering university from secondary schools in Canada. The scholarships are based primarily on the student’s demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. The scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the Faculties and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4676 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $7,500 to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada with academic distinction entering university from secondary schools in Canada. The scholarships are based primarily on the student’s demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. The scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the Faculties and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4676 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $7,500 to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada with academic distinction entering university from secondary schools in Canada. The scholarships are based primarily on the student’s demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. The scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the Faculties and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4676 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $7,500 to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada with academic distinction entering university from secondary schools in Canada. The scholarships are based primarily on the student’s demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. The scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the Faculties and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4676 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $7,500 to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada with academic distinction entering university from secondary schools in Canada. The scholarships are based primarily on the student’s demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. The scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the Faculties and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4676 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $7,500 to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada with academic distinction entering university from secondary schools in Canada. The scholarships are based primarily on the student’s demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. The scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the Faculties and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4676 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $7,500 to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada with academic distinction entering university from secondary schools in Canada. The scholarships are based primarily on the student’s demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. The scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with the Faculties and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4677 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Major Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $80,000 over 4 years to outstanding students entering university from secondary schools in Canada or Canadian citizens living abroad. Criteria for these scholarships include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. Recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 4677 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Major Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $80,000 over 4 years to outstanding students entering university from secondary schools in Canada or Canadian citizens living abroad. Criteria for these scholarships include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. Recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 4677 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Major Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $80,000 over 4 years to outstanding students entering university from secondary schools in Canada or Canadian citizens living abroad. Criteria for these scholarships include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. Recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 4677 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Major Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $80,000 over 4 years to outstanding students entering university from secondary schools in Canada or Canadian citizens living abroad. Criteria for these scholarships include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. Recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 4677 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Major Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $80,000 over 4 years to outstanding students entering university from secondary schools in Canada or Canadian citizens living abroad. Criteria for these scholarships include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. Recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 4677 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Major Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $80,000 over 4 years to outstanding students entering university from secondary schools in Canada or Canadian citizens living abroad. Criteria for these scholarships include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. Recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 4677 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Major Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $80,000 over 4 years to outstanding students entering university from secondary schools in Canada or Canadian citizens living abroad. Criteria for these scholarships include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. Recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 4677 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Major Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | The University of British Columbia offers scholarships valued up to $80,000 over 4 years to outstanding students entering university from secondary schools in Canada or Canadian citizens living abroad. Criteria for these scholarships include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. Recipients are selected by their chosen Faculties, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 4678 | 2025W | BIE International Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | Scholarships valued up to $15,000 each are available to outstanding International students entering the Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) program at the Vancouver School of Economics. The awards are based primarily on the students’ scholarly achievement, with preference given to students who demonstrate strong leadership abilities and community involvement. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics. |
| 4693 | 2025W | Destination UBC Travel Grant Vancouver | Destination UBC Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards ranging in value from $500 to $1,200 are available to domestic and international students entering direct entry undergraduate programs from Canadian high schools and CEGEPs outside British Columbia. The awards are intended to reimburse out of province students for flight costs (up to certain maximum limit) incurred to attend UBC Welcome event in May. Awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 4695 | 2025W | Yves and Cynthia Bled Women in Engineering Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Renewable entrance scholarships totalling $14,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Professors Yves and Cynthia Bled, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for outstanding undergraduate female engineering students entering university from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated leadership through participation in extra-curricular or volunteer activities such as professional, school, social and community organizations or athletics. To be considered, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and preference will be given to residents of British Columbia. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Cynthia and Yves Bled founded the Canadian Future Achievers Leadership program in 2008, with the goal of empowering minority youth in their pursuit of higher education. Cynthia, a retired economics professor and Chair of Future Achievers International, and Yves, a retired cultural anthropology professor, believe strongly in the importance of celebrating, encouraging and rewarding exceptional female engineering students. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 4697 | 2025W | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards Vancouver | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | The University of British Columbia offers entrance awards valued up to $5000 to outstanding domestic students entering university directly from secondary schools, or transferring directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad. Criteria for these entrance awards include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, or school. Recipients are academically qualified students with an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC Vancouver community but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. Candidates must be nominated by a member of their school or community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 4698 | 2025W | Centennial Scholars Major Entrance Awards Vancouver | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | The University of British Columbia offers renewable entrance awards valued up to $40,000 over 4 years to outstanding domestic students entering university directly from secondary schools, or transferring directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad. Criteria for these entrance awards include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, or school. Recipients are academically qualified students with an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC Vancouver community but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Candidates must be nominated by a member of their school or community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 4699 | 2025W | Centennial Leaders Entrance Award Vancouver | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | The University of British Columbia offers renewable entrance awards ranging in value up to the full cost of the student’s program and living costs to outstanding students entering university directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution to an undergraduate program of study. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs or contribution to community service, recognized achievement in fields of endeavor such as performing arts, athletics, debating or creative writing, and achievement in math or science competitions or examinations. Recipients are academically qualified students with an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC Vancouver community but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. The value of each award will depend on the applicant’s financial circumstances. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Award winners will have their situations reviewed annually regarding both academic progress and financial need. Candidates must be nominated by a member of their school or community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 4700 | 2025W | Peter Marshall Centennial Scholar Entrance Award in Forestry | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $2,000 renewable entrance award is offered annually by Dr. Peter Marshall to outstanding domestic under-represented students, such as Aboriginal students, students from rural communities, immigrant and refugee students, first generation learners, youth aging out of care, and students of low socio-economic status, entering the Faculty of Forestry’s Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Forest Sciences, Natural Resources Conservation, or the Bachelor of Urban Forestry degree programs directly from secondary schools in Canada, or transfering directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad. Criteria for these entrance awards include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, or school. Recipients are academically qualified students with an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC Vancouver community but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Candidates must be nominated by a member of their school or community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 4707 | 2025W | Beem Credit Union Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Five scholarships of $1,000 each are offered by Beem Credit Union to students who are beginning or continuing a full program of studies at all publicly funded Post-Secondary Educational Institutions in British Columbia. Applicants must be active members or immediate family of an active member of Beem Credit Union . The scholarship is awarded to the candidate who, in the opinion of the University, in consultation with the Credit Union is best qualified in terms of academic merit and financial need. Where possible, one scholarship is offered to a student attending one of the Universities and the second, to a student attending BCIT or a college. |
| 4712 | 2025W | Forbes George Vernon Memorial Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $4,700 endowed by a bequest from Beatrice Alma Ashley Furber, are awarded on the basis of general proficiency, character and leadership to a student, normally resident in the City of Vernon or its environs, entering the University of British Columbia in a full program of studies leading to a degree in any field. |
| 4718 | 2025W | ILWU Harry Bridges Entrance Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Four scholarships of $1,500 each are offered to active members, dependents, and sons and daughters of members, in good standing, of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. They will normally be awarded to the candidates who are proceeding in the fall to a full first year program of studies at the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, the B.C. Institute of Technology, or a college in B.C. The donors reserve the right to withhold awards if the academic standing of candidates is not sufficiently high, or to re-award the scholarships if winners receive other scholarships of substantial value. |
| 4729 | 2025W | Percy W Nelms Memorial Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $450 a memorial to Percy W. Nelms, who, in August 1961, lost his life while engaged in construction work in northern British Columbia prior to entering the University of B.C. as an undergraduate, has been endowed by his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. G. LeRoy Nelms, and his relations and friends. Preference is given to a student resident in British Columbia, north of the Peace River, who is entering the University for the first time. The winner is selected by the University on the basis of academic ability, promise and personal qualities. |
| 4731 | 2025W | Piping Industry Journeyman Training and Industry Promotion Fund Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | A | A scholarship of $2,000, provided by the Trustee Board of the Journeyman Training and Industry Promotion Fund, are offered to students entering the first year at any British Columbia university or college, and proceeding to a full program of studies leading to a university degree or college diploma in any field. To be eligible a candidate must be (a) the son, daughter or legal dependent of a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters, Local 170, who is employed by a firm which is a contributor to the Fund or (b) the son, daughter or legal dependent of an employee of a firm which is a contributor to the Fund. Normally, one $1,000 award is made to category (a) and one to category (b). These awards are based exclusively on academic achievement. Any student who is an eligible candidate as described above and who is eligible to enter a British Columbia university or college is a potential candidate for these awards. The Trustees reserve the right to withhold an award if candidates do not obtain sufficiently high standing or if they receive other major awards. |
| 4739 | 2025W | Truck Loggers Association Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Through a gift of $5,250 from the Truck Loggers Association, three scholarships of equal value are available for students entering first year Forestry, enrolling in the B.S.F. Forest Operations and Forest Resource Management majors. These scholarships are awarded to students who are worthy and deserving of encouragement and assistance. |
| 4741 | 2025W | University of BC Royal Institution Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Two scholarships of $3,900 each are awarded to outstanding students entering undergraduate programs from senior secondary schools. Nominations must be received by the University no later than February 28. |
| 4753 | 2025W | W. H. MacInnes Scholarship in English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Scholarships totalling $2,450 have been made available through an endowment established by William H. MacInnes for first-year undergraduate students with the best performance in an introductory-level English course in the first term of the winter session. William (1879-1975), honorary alumnus, graduated from Queens University with a B.A. in 1902. He worked as the Civil Service Commissioner of BC (1918-1925), Official Administrator for the County of Vancouver (1925-1929), and later as President of his company, Western Soap Co. Ltd. In 1911, he married Mathilde Morgenstern, a school teacher, and they had two sons, William and Alexander. An avid supporter of UBC, William established nine student awards during his lifetime. The recipients were always a source of great satisfaction for the couple who made a practice of hosting the winners at an annual tea. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of English |
| 4754 | 2025W | W. H. MacInnes Entrance Scholarship in Latin | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,450 have been made available through an endowment established by William H. MacInnes for first-year undergraduate students with the best performance in their first term of Latin. William (18791975), honorary alumnus, graduated from Queens University with a B.A. in 1902. He worked as the Civil Service Commissioner of BC (19181925), Official Administrator for the County of Vancouver (19251929), and later as President of his company, Western Soap Co. Ltd. In 1911, he married Mathilde Morgenstern, a school teacher, and they had two sons, William and Alexander. An avid supporter of UBC, William established nine student awards during his lifetime. The recipients were always a source of great satisfaction for the couple who made a practice of hosting the winners at an annual tea. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies. |
| 4755 | 2025W | W. H. MacInnes Entrance Scholarship in Mathematics | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $5,300 have been made available through an endowment established by William H. MacInnes for three or more first-year undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding achievement and are entering university from secondary schools in BC. William (18791975), honorary alumnus, graduated from Queens University with a B.A. in 1902. He worked as the Civil Service Commissioner of BC (19181925), Official Administrator for the County of Vancouver (19251929), and later as President of his company, Western Soap Co. Ltd. In 1911, he married Mathilde Morgenstern, a school teacher, and they had two sons, William and Alexander. An avid supporter of UBC, William established nine student awards during his lifetime. The recipients were always a source of great satisfaction for the couple who made a practice of hosting the winners at an annual tea. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Presidential Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 4786 | 2025W | William L Hurford Memorial Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A scholarship of $1,800 offered in memory of William L. Hurford by the B.C. Maritime Employers Association, is open to sons and daughters of members, in good standing, of the International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union. The scholarship is awarded to a candidate who is proceeding in the fall to a full first year programme of studies at the University of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, the B.C. Institute of Technology, or a college in British Columbia. Students may not hold more than one scholarship offered by the International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union at any one time. |
| 4789 | 2025W | Annie B Jamieson Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Established as a memorial to Annie B. Jamieson, B.A., LL.D., scholarships totalling $3,550 are awarded to students entering the University from Grade XII of a Vancouver Secondary School. Applicants should have high scholastic standing and should show evidence of those qualities of character which make for leadership in community affairs and an interest in world events. By this award it is hoped to perpetuate the spirit of public interest and public service which Miss Jamieson embodied during a pioneer period of the city’s development, and especially to give recognition to her distinguished contributions as a teacher in the Vancouver Schools, and as a member of the Vancouver School Board, the Public Library Board, and the Senate and Board of Governors of the University of British Columbia. The fund was established by friends and associates of Miss Jamieson and was augmented by funds from her estate. |
| 4794 | 2025W | Margaret McDavid Fordyce Clark Memorial Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $1,400 scholarship, made available through an endowment established in memory of his sister by Charles A. Fordyce Clark, Arts ’22, is awarded to the woman student who, being eligible to compete for Government of B.C. scholarships, obtains the highest standing among women students in the province in Grade 12, and who is proceeding to a full course load at the University of British Columbia. The award is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 4797 | 2025W | Chan Fong Gan Au Memorial Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Two bursaries of $750 each have been endowed by K. Tong Au and family in honour of his mother, Chan Fong Gan Au. One award is made to a student of Chinese ancestry entering the Faculty of Arts from Grade 12 and the other is made to a student of Chinese ancestry entering the Faculty of Science from Grade 12. |
| 4798 | 2025W | United Association of Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 170 Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | A | Two scholarships of $2,500 each are provided by the United Association of Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 170, to students entering first year at any public university in British Columbia, and proceeding to a degree in any field. To be eligible, a candidate must be the son, daughter, grandchild or legal dependent of a member in good standing of the United Association of Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 170. The Union reserves the right to withhold an award if candidates do not obtain sufficiently high standing or if they receive other major awards. |
| 4799 | 2025W | John Oliver Piercy Memorial Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | In memory of John Piercy, who was at the time of his death in 1982, Associate Registrar at UBC, a scholarship of $1,800 has been made available by his family, friends and colleagues. Born and educated on Vancouver Island, John Piercy joined UBC following a career in the Canadian Armed Forces. The scholarship serves to pay tribute to the special concern that he had for the welfare of students. The award is made to a student from northern or central Vancouver Island (School Districts 69-72, 84 and 85) with preference given to a student entering directly from Grade XII. |
| 4801 | 2025W | Margaret Ruth Crawford Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | A scholarship of $550 has been endowed by the late Margaret Ruth Crawford. The award is offered to a student from Britannia Secondary School (Vancouver) who is entering the Faculty of Arts at UBC from Grade Xll. Preference is given to a student with high standing in English Xll. |
| 4802 | 2025W | Harold Anderson White Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | A | Scholarships at $20,000 each have been endowed through a bequest by the late Harold Anderson White. The awards are made to students of the protestant faith, who are beginning or continuing studies at the University of British Columbia from Grade 12, from a secondary school in School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay). Subject to continued satisfactory academic performance, the award may be renewed for a further three years of study at UBC. |
| 4804 | 2025W | ILWU Local 517 Bud Smith Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $500 scholarship has been endowed by Local 517 of the ILWU in memory of its former secretary, Bud Smith. The scholarship is open to members in good standing of Local 517, and their sons and daughters. Candidates may attend the University of B.C., the University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, the B.C. Institute of Technology or any college in B.C. and must enrol in a full program of undergraduate studies. The donor reserves the right to re-award the scholarship if the winner receives other scholarships of substantial value. |
| 4805 | 2025W | University of BC Agricultural Sciences Alumni Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $500 scholarship has been endowed by the Agricultural Sciences Division of the UBC Alumni Association, for students from secondary schools entering a full first year program in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 4807 | 2025W | Rio Algom Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $3,400 has been endowed by Rio Algom Explorations Inc. and the Province of British Columbia. The scholarship will alternate between the Faculty of Applied Science and the Faculty of Science beginning in 1994/95 with the Faculty of Applied Science. The award is offered to a student in second year with a program concentration in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering and alternately, to a second year student with a program concentration in Geological Sciences. The award is made on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty. |
| 4810 | 2025W | Reid-Wyness Graduate Scholarship in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,350 scholarship has been endowed by the late Alison Wyness in honour of her husband Gordon Young Wyness and her father James Inglis Reid. The award is offered to a graduate student in the School of Nursing on the recommendation of the School, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4811 | 2025W | Westcoast Energy Inc Jack Davis Scholarship in Energy Studies | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,000 scholarship has been endowed by Westcoast Energy Inc. in memory of the Honourable Jack Davis. The award is made to a graduate student in energy studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4812 | 2025W | Emergency Preparedness Conference Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,400 award endowed by the Emergency Preparedness Conference is offered to graduate students concentrating in Emergency Planning. Recipients will be invited to the annual Emergency Preparedness Conference and may be encouraged to present their work at a subsequent meeting. The award is made on the nomination of a Selection Committee, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4813 | 2025W | H Peter Oberlander Medal and Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Community and Regional Planning | V | A $1400 prize accompanied by a medal has been endowed in honour of H. Peter Oberlander, the founding Director of the School of Community and Regional Planning and subsequently the founding Director of the Centre for Human Settlements. The prize is awarded to the head of the graduating class in the School of Community and Regional Planning. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Community and Regional Planning. |
| 4814 | 2025W | Gordon Castley Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,300 scholarship has been endowed by Mr. Gordon Castley. The award is offered to a graduate student in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, in the Faculty of Education and is made on the recommendation of the Department in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4815 | 2025W | Malcolm F McGregor Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $6,000 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and colleagues in memory of Malcolm F. McGregor (1910-1989), for outstanding graduate students in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies focusing on Classics. Dr. McGregor (B.A. 1930, M.A. 1931, Ph.D., LL.D. 1983) was born in London, England, and moved with his family to Vancouver, British Columbia, as a teenager. After receiving his B.A. and M.A. from UBC, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati. He won the American Philological Association’s Charles J. Goodwin Medal for his contribution to The Athenian Tribute Lists in 1954. Dr. McGregor returned to UBC in 1954, where he was a Professor in and Head of what was then known as the Department of Classics from 1954 to 1975. During his tenure as Head of the Department, he awarded its first doctoral degrees and increased the variety and number of classical studies courses offered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4816 | 2025W | Joseph Tonzetich Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | An annual fellowship of $27,000 is offered to honour Dr. Joseph Tonzetich of the Faculty of Dentistry for his contributions to dental research. The award is made to students in the Oral Biology Ph.D. program who show superior research ability in the field of Oral Biochemistry or Cell Biology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Oral Biology in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and may be shared by two students if appropriate. |
| 4817 | 2025W | Wendy Fan Memorial Scholarship | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $18,000 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Wendy Fan for a student who is entering graduate studies in either Science, Applied Science, Medicine or Commerce and Business Administration. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4818 | 2025W | Gladys Estella Laird Research Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships of $2,000 annually have been endowed through a bequest from Gladys Estella Laird and are offered to graduate students in Chemistry who simultaneously hold major academic awards of more than $10,000. This award is provided to recipients up to and including their fifth year of graduate studies. Receipt of the full value of these awards is contingent on maintenance of eligibility in each of the five years. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4819 | 2025W | Leonard S Klinck Memorial Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $17,000 have been endowed by the late Dean Emeritus Blythe Eagles and Violet E. Eagles on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the University. The award is to honor Leonard S. Klinck, the first Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (1914-1919) and second President of the University (1919-1944). The award is offered to students registered in Graduate Programs in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4820 | 2025W | Du Pont Canada Fellowship in Pulp and Paper | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,550 fellowship has been endowed by Du Pont Canada Inc. and the Province of British Columbia. The award is offered to a graduate student undertaking research related to the pulp and paper industry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4821 | 2025W | R Howard Webster Foundation Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships to a total of $70,000 have been endowed by the R. Howard Webster Foundation and the Province of British Columbia. The awards are offered to students in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. Recipients of these fellowships are referred to as Webster Fellows. |
| 4822 | 2025W | David L Vaughan QC Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,500 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by family and friends in memory of David L. Vaughan, QC, a friend, colleague and teacher. The scholarship is provided to an outstanding graduate student enrolled in the research-based graduate program. Preference will be given to a student who is completing research in the areas of Corporate and Commercial Law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4823 | 2025W | Grace Torchy Stewart Adamson Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $10,000 has been endowed by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Grace (Torchy) Stewart Adamson, who graduated from VGH School of Nursing (1950) and received a B.Sc.N. from UBC (1951). The award is offered to a student entering the Masters program in Nursing and is based on academic excellence and practical experience. It is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4826 | 2025W | Edward W Bassett Memorial Scholarship in Reforestation | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $9,500 has been endowed in memory of Edward W. Bassett for graduate research in the field of reforestation. The award is offered to a graduate student in the Faculty of Forestry on the recommendation of the Faculty, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4827 | 2025W | Art History Travel Research Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $6,600 have been endowed for graduate students in Art History to assist them in the study of works of art in galleries and museums around the world. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Fine Arts in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4828 | 2025W | Benjamin John Edinger Memorial Prize in French Literature | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies | V | A $3,050 prize has been endowed by family and friends in memory of Benjamin Edinger (1969-1993). The award is offered to an outstanding student in the M.A. program whose studies focus on European French literature, and is made on the recommendation of the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4830 | 2025W | Brenda Hanson Memorial Scholarship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,500 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Brenda Hanson. The award is offered to a graduate student in Forestry specializing in integrated forest resource management and timber supply analysis. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4831 | 2025W | Michael and Sonja Koerner First Nations Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $20,000 fellowship has been endowed by Michael and Sonja Koerner and the Province of British Columbia for a Canadian First Nations student in Commerce and Business Administration, with preference for a student at the graduate level. If there is no eligible recipient in any given year, the income from the endowment is re-invested in the fund to increase the fellowship value in future years. The award is made on the joint recommendation of the Sauder School of Business and Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in consultation with the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 4832 | 2025W | W D Powrie Scholarship in Food Science | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,450 scholarship has been endowed by friends and colleagues in honour of William D. Powrie. The award is offered to a graduate student in the field of Food Science and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4833 | 2025W | Shaughnessy Hospital Volunteer Society Fellowship in Health Care | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two $10,350 fellowships have been endowed by the Shaughnessy Hospital Volunteer Society for graduate students in the field of health care. Preference may be given to students with volunteer experience. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4835 | 2025W | Jay Wadsworth Memorial Scholarship in Special Education | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $700 scholarship has been endowed by friends of Jay Wadsworth. The award is offered to a graduate student in the field of orientation and mobility of the blind and visually impaired within the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department and the Faculty of Education, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4836 | 2025W | Wah-Sheung Prize in Physiological and Cellular Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | V | Up to two prizes totalling $1,350 have been endowed for graduate students who exhibit the best combination of academic achievement and research potential. To be eligible, students must have obtained an undergraduate degree offered by the Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences (CAPS) and be enrolled in Graduate Studies under the supervision of a faculty member in CAPS. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4837 | 2025W | Prem Goel Prize in Political Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Political Science | V | A $500 prize has been made available annually through a gift from the Goel Family in memory of Prem Goel, as well as in memory of the victims of the Jewish Holocaust, for an outstanding graduating undergraduate or graduate student in the Department of Political Science. Mrs. Prem Goel was born in India in 1933 and received her Bachelor of Arts degree at 18 years of age. She came to Canada with her husband, Dr. Devendra Goel, in 1954. Mrs. Prem Goel and her husband always had a passion for supporting educational endeavours so individuals could reach their potential. UBC had a special place in her heart as her children, Rakesh and Alka, and her grandchildren, Gitanjali and Akanksha, all graduated from UBC.The Prize is made on the recommendation of the Department of Political Science. |
| 4838 | 2025W | Sopron Alumni Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,600 fellowship has been endowed by the Sopron Alumni for a student in the graduate program in the Faculty of Forestry. The award is made by nomination of the Graduate Scholarship Committee. |
| 4840 | 2025W | Craig Adams Sandercock Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,200 scholarship is endowed by family and friends in memory of Craig Adams Sandercock. The award is offered to a graduate student studying biology who has completed at least one year of graduate studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Departments of Botany and Zoology in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4842 | 2025W | Kruger Graduate Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $16,000 are endowed by Kruger Products Limited and the Province of British Columbia. The award is offered to a francophone Canadian graduate student and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4844 | 2025W | Mairi Grant Campbell Fellowship in English | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A fellowship of $20,000 has been endowed by Patrick David Campbell, B.A.Sc. 1947 and Alastair Grant Campbell, B.A.Sc. 1945 in memory of their parents Mairi and Thomas Campbell. The award is offered to a graduate student in English Literature and is made on the recommendation of the Department of English in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4845 | 2025W | Merv and Mardi Boucher Entrance Bursary | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $24,000 have been endowed through a bequest from Mardi Boucher. The awards are available to students entering the University of British Columbia from high school. In selecting candidates, recommendations from high school principals will be given favourable consideration. |
| 4846 | 2025W | William and Dorothy Gilbert Scholarships in Bio-Medical Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two scholarships of $4,825 are offered by Dr. Mary Gilbert and Dr. Terrance Snutch in honour of William and Dorothy Gilbert. The awards are offered to Ph.D. students in Michael Smith Laboratories, and are made on the recommendation of the Michael Smith Laboratories Graduate Student Awards Committee in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4847 | 2025W | Nehru Humanitarian Graduate Scholarship in Indian Studies | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,000 scholarship is offered by Dr. and Mrs. D. P. Goel to a graduate student pursuing the political, historical, economic, religious, social, or cultural study of India. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4848 | 2025W | Mary and David Macaree Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Fellowships totalling $148,600 have been endowed through a bequest by Mary Macaree (B.L.S. 1963) and David Macaree (M.A. 1960) for graduate students in Land and Food Systems or Forestry whose research is relevant to sustainability of agricultural or forest resource ecosystems. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4848 | 2025W | Mary and David Macaree Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Fellowships totalling $148,600 have been endowed through a bequest by Mary Macaree (B.L.S. 1963) and David Macaree (M.A. 1960) for graduate students in Land and Food Systems or Forestry whose research is relevant to sustainability of agricultural or forest resource ecosystems. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4849 | 2025W | Namkoong Family Fellowship in Forest Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A fellowship of $18,000 has been endowed by Dr. Gene Namkoong and his family for a graduate student in the Department of Forest Sciences studying sustainability and conservation of forests. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4851 | 2025W | Patricia Dyer Memorial Award in Education | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $700 award has been endowed in memory of Patricia Dyer by her family, friends, and colleagues. The award is offered to a graduate student in Educational Studies who demonstrates enthusiasm for ideas and commitment to their practical application. Specifically the student is committed to building a sense of community and to ensuring equity in educational settings. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Educational Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4852 | 2025W | Paper Excellence Bright Futures Fellowship | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $56,000 have been endowed by Catalyst Paper Corporation, a Paper Excellence company. The awards are offered to students from Catalyst Paper Corporation operating communities and surrounding areas. Preference will be given to students from communities outside the Lower Mainland. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| 4853 | 2025W | Barbara Allan Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Neurology Division | V | Scholarships totalling $23,400 have been endowed through a bequest from Enid Mae Dearing. The scholarships are awarded to resident physicians to undertake studies and/or research in neurology, with a preference for those doing research related to the understanding and treatment of pain under the mentorship of a neurologist with special expertise in pain. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine in consultation with the Division of Neurology. |
| 4854 | 2025W | John Gaitanakis Prize in Architecture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | A $950 prize has been endowed by Professor John Gaitanakis in the area of sustainable development. The award is offered to a student in the Master of Architecture program (M. Arch.) for achievement of a design project emphasizing ecological consideration in the urban environment. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4855 | 2025W | Marianne Huyer Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | V | A $1,450 prize has been endowed in memory of Marianne Huyer by Dr. Michael Smith. The award is offered to a graduate student for the best Ph.D. thesis submitted to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The award is made on the recommendation of the department in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4856 | 2025W | Gertrude Langridge Graduate Scholarship in Humanities | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $5,800 has been endowed through the bequest of Gertrude Langridge. The award is offered to a graduate student in any field of Humanities and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4857 | 2025W | Gertrude Langridge Graduate Scholarship in Medical Sciences | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $6,100 has been endowed through the bequest of Gertrude Langridge. The award is offered to a graduate student in any field of Medical Sciences and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4858 | 2025W | Jean MacDonald Graduate Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $30,000 have been endowed through a bequest from Flora A. Musgrave (B.A.’26). The awards are offered to graduate students in any field of study and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4860 | 2025W | Vancouver Geotechnical Society Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,700 scholarship has been endowed by the Vancouver Geotechnical Society. The award is offered to an incoming M.Eng. or M.A.Sc. student in geotechnical engineering on the basis of excellence in the last two years of an undergraduate curriculum. The award is offered to a student in the department of Civil or Geological Engineering, and is made on the recommendation of the respective department in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4861 | 2025W | Patrick David Campbell Graduate Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $58,300 have been endowed by Patrick David Campbell, B.A.Sc. 1947 and the University of British Columbia. The awards are offered to graduate students in a master’s or doctoral program and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4862 | 2025W | Canadian Chinese Help Care Society Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | An $950 scholarship has been endowed by the Canadian Chinese Help Care Society. The award is offered to graduate students pursuing the study of Chinese literature or culture and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4863 | 2025W | Canadian National Railway Fellowship in Transportation Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $14,000 fellowship has been endowed by Canadian National Railway (CN) and the Province of British Columbia to promote transportation research in the Centre for Transportation Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4864 | 2025W | Constance Eden Dingwall Scholarship in Ophthalmology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $7,150 have been endowed through a bequest from Constance Eden Dingwall. The awards are offered to medical residents specializing in ophthalmology and are made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. |
| 4865 | 2025W | Carol Matusicky Prize in Family Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Sociology | V | A $400 prize has been endowed by family, friends, and colleagues in honour of Dr. Carol Matusicky’s tenure as Executive Director of the B.C. Council for Families. The award is offered to a student in Family Studies and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 4867 | 2025W | Real Estate Foundation Award in Community and Regional Planning | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Community and Regional Planning | V | A $1,000 award is offered by the Real Estate Foundation to a graduate student in the School of Community and Regional Planning. It is awarded to a student who exhibits excellence in academic, professional and community activities in community planning and/or real property development, and is made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4868 | 2025W | John R Grace Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $14,700 have been endowed by friends, colleagues and the University of British Columbia in honour of Dr. John R. Grace. The awards are offered to graduate students in a master’s or doctoral program and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4869 | 2025W | Walter C Koerner Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $74,950 have been endowed in memory of Dr. Walter C. Koerner. The awards are offered to graduate students in a master’s or doctoral program and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4870 | 2025W | Colin D Spence Memorial Scholarship in Geology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $8,200 scholarship has been endowed by friends, colleagues, and Rio Algom Exploration Inc. in memory of Colin D. Spence. The award is offered to a Masters degree student in Geological Sciences, Geological Engineering or Geophysics in the Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and is renewable for a second year. It is made on the recommendation of the Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4871 | 2025W | Theodore E Arnold Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $61,600 have been endowed through the estate of Theodore E. Arnold and the University of British Columbia. The awards are offered to graduate students, and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4872 | 2025W | Donald C Cromie Memorial Fellowship in Journalism | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $16,000 fellowship has been endowed through the estate of Geraldine Phyllis Cromie. The award is offered to a student in Journalism and is made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4884 | 2025W | International Tuition Award | Graduate Tuition Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Tuition awards of up to $3,200 are offered by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to international graduate students in research-oriented programs. The awards are made by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4885 | 2025W | Ann and William Messenger Graduate Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $18,000 fellowship has been endowed by William E. Messenger and The University of British Columbia. The award is offered to a graduate student in a master’s or doctoral program and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4886 | 2025W | Ann and William Messenger Graduate Scholarship in English | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $11,000 scholarship has been endowed by William E. Messenger. The award is offered to a doctoral student in English on the recommendation of the Department of English, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4887 | 2025W | Stanley Merritt Ellery Read Scholarship in English | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $700 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest from Stanley Merritt Ellery Read for a master or doctoral student in English who has completed first year of graduate study. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4888 | 2025W | St John’s College Charles C C & Sophia Wong Memorial Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling up to $34,300 have been made available through an endowment established by family members in memory of Charles C. C. and his wife, Sophia Wong, for students in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies who are residents of St. John’s College. Fellowship recipients are known as St. John’s Scholars. The award is made on the recommendation of St. John’s College in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4889 | 2025W | St John’s College Sir Quo-Wei Lee Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $36,600 have been endowed by Sir Quo-Wei Lee for students in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies who are residents of St. John’s College and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. Recipients are known as St. John’s Scholars. |
| 4891 | 2025W | J K Zee Memorial Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $20,000 fellowship has been endowed in memory of J.K. Zee by family and friends. The award is offered to a graduate student in Computer Engineering or Civil Engineering (Construction Management) and is renewable for a second year. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4892 | 2025W | Joseph Crumb Memorial Scholarship in Commerce and Business Administration | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $4,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Harriet B. Crumb. The awards are offered to graduate students in Sauder School of Business and are made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4893 | 2025W | Indrajit and Manjula Desai Prize in Human Nutrition | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1000 prize is offered by Dr. Indrajit Desai, Professor Emeritus and Mrs. Manjula Desai. It is awarded to an outstanding student in the M.Sc. Human Nutrition program on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 4894 | 2025W | Indrajit and Manjula Desai Prize in Nutritional Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1000 prize is offered by Dr. Indrajit Desai, Professor Emeritus and Mrs. Manjula Desai. It is awarded to an outstanding student in the B.Sc. Nutritional Sciences program on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 4895 | 2025W | Li Tze Fong Memorial Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | These awards have been endowed to the glory of God and in memory of Mr. Li Tze Fong by his son Li Fook Tai. The fellowships carry a stipend of $40,000 (subject to change) are open to outstanding graduates from any institution and country and are for full time study and research leading to a master or doctorate degree in any field of study which is offered at the University. Candidates are selected from applicants for Affiliated Fellowships. Recipients will be known as Li Tze Fong Scholars. |
| 4897 | 2025W | University of BC Ed.D Leadership Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards to a maximum of $5,000 each are offered to students in the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership and Policy on the recommendation of the Department of Educational Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4898 | 2025W | University of BC Rehabilitation Medicine Alumni Margaret Hood Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $5,200 scholarship has been endowed by alumni, friends and The British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists in honour of Margaret R. Hood, a founding member of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. The award is offered to a graduate student in Occupational Therapy and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4899 | 2025W | University of BC Rehabilitation Medicine Alumni Jane Hudson Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $8,100 scholarship has been endowed by alumni and friends in honour of W. Jane Hudson, a founding member of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. The award is offered to a graduate student in Physical Therapy and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 4913 | 2025W | Albert B and Mary Steiner Summer Research Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships and fellowships of $12,556.14 are offered to students undertaking Summer Research Projects in the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5003 | 2025W | Gary and Anne McPhail Award in Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $7,950 award is offered annually by Gary and Anne McPhail for an undergraduate student who has completed their first year in the Bachelor of Commerce degree program in the Sauder School of Business. The award is for a student who has achieved good academic standing, has demonstrated financial need, and has an interest in family enterprise studies or entrepreneurship. Preference will be given to a Canadian citizen with demonstrated leadership ability and/or involvement in campus-related extra-curricular activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 5005 | 2025W | Spitz Family Award for Indigenous Women | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | One or more awards of at least $10,000 each are offered annually by the Spitz Family to a female First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada enrolled in any year of study in the Bachelor of Commerce program, with preference given to candidates coming from remote communities in BC. Community involvement and financial need will be considered. The awards may be renewed until graduation from the B.Com. program, provided the recipients remains in good academic standing. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 5007 | 2025W | Lauren WILMOT Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $3,500 award has been made available through an endowment established by the Wilmot family, friends and colleagues, in memory of Lauren Wilmot and in honour of her enormous courage in the face of adversity and strength of character. The award is offered to an outstanding student enrolled in the Sauder School of Business Undergraduate Program. Preference will be given to a student who is experiencing significant adversity while continuing to show exemplary commitment to their studies. Recipients should be active in university life, and embody Lauren’s compassionate nature and inner strength. Lauren was an extraordinary young woman with a remarkable capacity for kindness and empathy, in spite of her own challenges. Those fortunate enough to have known Lauren, remember her as a generous friend and skilled listener, with a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. Her competitive spirit allowed her to flourish in a variety of sports, as well as in her coursework. For Lauren, there was no challenge she would not meet head on, and yet no person unworthy of her love and support while facing their own. Her strength of spirit will live on in those fortunate enough to have known her. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 5008 | 2025W | CPABC Bill Johnson DAP Student Achievement Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Diploma in Accounting | V | A $2,100 award has been made available through an endowment established by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) and the Sauder School of Business to honour Bill Johnson, FCPA, FCGA, for his more than 35 years of service in support of accounting education and the accounting profession. The award is offered to a student enrolled in the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) who has achieved high academic standing in intermediate financial accounting courses, and has demonstrated both academic excellence throughout the Diploma and leadership through community service – each accomplishment is given equal weighting in selection. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Diploma in Accounting Program. |
| 5009 | 2025W | John M S Lecky Foundation Award in the Sauder School of Business | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $3,000 award is offered annually by the John M. S. Lecky Foundation for students in their 2nd year in the Sauder School of Business who have achieved a minimum percentage of 72% and are the best qualified in terms of academic merit and financial need. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 5015 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business UBC Swimming Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $4,125 are offered annually to students enrolled at the Sauder School of Business in any year of study who are also members of the Varsity Thunderbird Swimming team. This award may be renewable provided the award-winning student maintains participation in the swimming team. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with UBC Swimming. |
| 5016 | 2025W | Gentai Financial Group Scholarship in Finance | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Scholarships totalling $15,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Gentai Financial Group for outstanding Bachelor of Commerce students in the Finance option in the UBC Sauder School of Business. Each scholarship should ideally not be less than $2,000. Gentai Financial Group is the umbrella company for Genesis Mortgage Investment Corporation, Gentai Capital Corporation, and Gentai Asset Management Corporation. Gentai invests in mortgages across Canada with a long term focus to provide investors with capital protection and income generation. The company is excited to build a meaningful relationship with the University by providing financial support for students who wish to pursue higher education. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 5018 | 2025W | John Robinson Memorial Award in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $3,700 have been made available through an endowment established by gifts from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Jim J. McGuigan, colleagues, friends and family in memory of John Robinson (1955-2019), for Bachelor of Commerce students specializing in Accounting or Finance who have achieved good academic standing and demonstrated community involvement, volunteerism or participation in athletics. John (B.Com. 1978) grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he played soccer and basketball at Gladstone Secondary School. After graduating from UBC, he joined PwC as an accountant, where he stayed for thirty- six years. He earned his Chartered Accountant designation in 1981, and in 1991 became a Tax Partner with PwC. John specialized in Canadian corporate tax planning, international tax planning and merger, acquisition and divestiture structuring. He was the Head of PwC’s British Columbia Corporate Tax Mergers and Acquisitions practice and served as a lecturer at PwCs national tax conferences. John was well-regarded by his colleagues for his strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, sense of humour, good-natured disposition, and success in identifying and mentoring young accountants. John was also well respected in his community for coaching his son and daughter’s sports teams and continuing to coach at their high school long after they had graduated. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 5020 | 2025W | Procon Mining and Tunnelling Ltd. Award in Commerce for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Procon Mining and Tunnelling Ltd. for First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada in the Bachelor of Commerce program who have achieved good academic standing. Procon Mining and Tunneling Ltd. is a mine development contractor that was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. Procon Mining and Tunnelling Ltd. established this award to help lower financial barriers for Indigenous students pursuing higher education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 5021 | 2025W | Cadillac Fairview Award in Real Estate for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Cadillac Fairview (CF), for First Nations, Inuit, and M?tis students of Canada who are in the Bachelor of Commerce program, have achieved good academic standing and have demonstrated an interest in commercial real estate. Preference will be given (1) to students who are Musqueam, Squamish or Tsleil-Waututh, or (2) to Indigenous students who live in Metro Vancouver. Cadillac Fairview is a Canadian company that owns, invests in and manages commercial real estate in Canada, the United States, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United Kingdom. They strive to make a positive impact on the communities they operate in by designing and operating properties that promote social connection, growth, and a sustainable future. Cadillac Fairview established this award to encourage Indigenous students to enter the commercial real estate industry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 5022 | 2025W | Grosvenor Award for IBPOC Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Three $15,000 awards have been made available annually through a gift from Grosvenor for domestic Bachelor of Commerce students who are First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada or who identify as Black or as a Person of Colour. Recipients will be in good academic standing and have demonstrated an interest in real estate. Grosvenor is an international property company established in 1677 in London, England, and has owned and developed property in Canada and the United States for over seventy years. The firm has a long-standing commitment to social responsibility and a belief in equal access to education and employment. Guided by environmental, social and governance principles, Grosvenor advocates for supply chain diversity, volunteers to support those in need, and runs employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion committees to help foster inclusive work environments. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 5023 | 2025W | Ray Kruck & Jennifer Vancini Entrance Award in Climate Action Leadership | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Two $10,000 entrance awards have been made available annually through a gift from Ray Kruck (M.B.A. 1992) and Jennifer Vancini (M.B.A. 1993) for outstanding students entering the Master of Business Administration program who wish to pursue a career in sustainability and climate action-related work. Students must demonstrate their commitment to effectively addressing the climate crisis through past work experience, responsible leadership and community involvement, and future career ambitions. Ray and Jennifer are entrepreneurs based in San Francisco, California who have stayed closely connected with UBC since their graduations. They have given their time to programs offered by the UBC Sauder School of Business, including the Creative Destruction Lab Vancouver. Ray is the CEO and Founder of Tugboat Logic and Jennifer is a General Partner at Mighty Capital. Ray and Jennifer established this award to support M.B.A. students as they pursue their education and help the UBC Sauder School of Business attract future leaders who will make a positive impact in the world. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Robert H. Lee Graduate School. |
| 5024 | 2025W | Dusangh Family Award in Business for IBPOC Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from David Dusangh (B.Com. 1993) and Jessie Dusangh (B.Com. 1994) for Bachelor of Commerce students who are First Nations, Inuit and M?tis of Canada, and/or who identify as Black and/or a Person of Colour, and have demonstrated community involvement through volunteering or athletics. Preference will be given to students who completed high school in Surrey or Delta, BC. David and Jessie are brothers who are proud UBC Sauder School of Business graduates. They established this award to support the next generation of Bachelor of Commerce students. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 5025 | 2025W | Clio Social Impact Award in Commerce for IBPOC Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $15,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Clio, for outstanding first-year Bachelor of Commerce students who are First Nations, Inuit and M?tis of Canada, or/and who identify as Black or/and as a Person of Colour. Students must demonstrate leadership in their community and involvement in social purpose, impact, and/or access to justice community efforts. Financial need may be considered. Clio is a legal technology company headquartered in Burnaby, BC. The company is powering the future of legal services for lawyers and their clients through a suite of cloud-based solutions, including legal practice management, client intake and CRM, online payments, and client-attorney communication and collaboration software. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 5027 | 2025W | Jonathan Lu Award in Supply Chain Management | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $1,800 have been made available through an endowment established by Jonathan Lu (M.B.A. 2005) for third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce students or students enrolled in a graduate program at the UBC Sauder School of Business, who demonstrate an interest in supply chain management. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate innovative approaches and/or a desire to utilize new technology in the area of supply chain management. Jonathan is a passionate philanthropist and hopes that this award will inspire the next generation of learners to not only drive transformation and innovation in logistics, operations and global supply chain management, but also to deepen their knowledge of and expertise in the sector. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5051 | 2025W | Department of History Master of Arts Thesis Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of History | V | A $1,000 prize has been made available annually by the Department of History for an outstanding Master of Arts in History student who has written the best M.A. thesis. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Department of History. |
| 5100 | 2025W | Hugh M Brock Go Global Scholarship | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Scholarships totalling $144,800 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Hugh M. Brock for outstanding incoming and outgoing undergraduate students participating in Go Global programs. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global and Enrolment Services. |
| 5101 | 2025W | Cathay Pacific Education Abroad Scholarship | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | A $7,950 scholarship has been endowed by Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. and the Province of British Columbia for students participating in the Education Abroad Programs between UBC and universities in Asia. The award alternates between a student coming to UBC, with preference given to a student from Hong Kong, and a UBC student exchanging with a visiting student. The award for the incoming student is made on the recommendation of an Alumni Committee in Hong Kong and the award for the outgoing student is made on the nomination of the Education Abroad Advisory Committee. Students are designated Cathay Pacific Education Abroad Scholars. |
| 5102 | 2025W | Chan Tat Chee Memorial Education Abroad Scholarship | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Scholarships totalling $16,100 have been endowed by the Chan Tat Chee Memorial Fund and the Province of British Columbia. The scholarships are offered to students selected to participate in Education Abroad Programs and are allocated equally between incoming and outgoing UBC students exchanging with Hong Kong institutions. Students will be designated Chan Tat Chee Education Abroad Scholars. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Education Abroad Advisory Committee in consultation with the Director, Enrolment Services. |
| 5103 | 2025W | Walter H Gage and Elsie M Harvey Education Abroad Scholarship | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Scholarships totalling $65,400 have been endowed through the estates of Walter H. Gage and Elsie M. Harvey. The scholarships are offered to both incoming and outgoing students participating in Education Abroad Programs. The awards are made on the nomination of the Education Abroad Program Advisory Committee in consultation with the Director of Enrolment Services. |
| 5104 | 2025W | Simon K Y Lee Foundation Ltd Education Abroad Scholarship | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Scholarships totalling $14,750 have been endowed by the Simon K.Y. Lee Foundation Ltd. and the Province of British Columbia. The awards are offered to students participating in Education Abroad Programs and are made on the recommendation of the Education Abroad Program Advisory Committee in consultation with the Director of Enrolment Services. Preference is given to students going to or coming from Hong Kong. Students will be designated Simon Lee Education Abroad Scholars. |
| 5106 | 2025W | Westcoast Energy Inc Education Abroad Language Scholarship | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards totalling $13,700 have been endowed by Westcoast Energy Inc. The awards are offered to third year undergraduate students studying modern languages, with preference given to Asian languages, particularly Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Each award is valued between $3,000 and $5,000 and is made by nomination of the Education Abroad Advisory Committee in consultation with the Director, Enrolment Services. |
| 5107 | 2025W | Pierre Berthier Education Abroad Scholarship | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Scholarships totalling $70,500 have been endowed in honour of Pierre Berthier. The awards are offered to students participating in Education Abroad Programs and are made by nomination of the Education Abroad Program Advisory Committee in consultation with the Director of Enrolment Services. |
| 5108 | 2025W | Education Abroad Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards totalling $18,350 have been endowed by alumni, friends and the University of British Columbia for students in Education Abroad programs. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Education Abroad Program Advisory Committee, in consultation with the Director of Enrolment Services. |
| 5112 | 2025W | Johann Strauss Foundation Lotte and John Hecht Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Three scholarships totalling $3,450 are offered by the Johann Strauss Foundation and anonymous donors for continuing or graduating students in the School of Music for advanced musical study in Austria at a specified group of educational institutions or, with the approval of the Audition Board and the School of Music, for individual studies with a recognized private teacher in Austria. Individual scholarships of $5,000 each are awarded annually following auditions conducted at the School of Music early each calendar year. Additional information is available from the School. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 5113 | 2025W | The Choquette Family Foundation Global Student Mobility Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | The Choquette Family Foundation offers awards totalling $110,000 for undergraduate or graduate UBC students participating in recognized student exchange programs in Quebec or outside of Canada, excluding the United States of America, for a minimum of eight months. Candidates for this funding must be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. The awards valued at $7,500 each are made on the recommendation of the Student Exchange Program Office in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5114 | 2025W | Michael A. Goldberg Travel Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards totalling $1,200 have been endowed by Dr. Michael A. Goldberg for undergraduate or graduate students with good academic standing who require assistance to attend an international conference, participate in an international exchange, or undertake research in their discipline in an international setting. In the case of graduate students, the award is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies |
| 5115 | 2025W | Scotiabank Student Mobility Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards totalling $9,725 are offered by Scotiabank for undergraduate or graduate students participating in a student exchange between UBC and The Monterrey Institute of Technology University System (Tec de Monterrey) in Mexico. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global Student Mobility Program Office in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5116 | 2025W | Charlotte Froese Fischer Student Mobility Award in Science | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards totalling $6,100 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Charlotte Froese Fischer (B.A.1952, M.A. 1954) for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science who are participating in a recognized UBC exchange with a partner institution outside of Canada. The awards will support incoming and outgoing exchange participants in alternating years, with preference given to students who intend to complete two semesters abroad. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global ,in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5117 | 2025W | Killam American Fund Student Mobility Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards totaling $4,800 have been endowed by the Constance Killam Trust and the Elizabeth Killam Rogers Trust for full-time undergraduate students who are participating in a recognized UBC exchange with a partner institution in the United States of America. The award is open to both incoming and outgoing exchange participants who are U.S. or Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global Student Mobility Program Office in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5119 | 2025W | Go Global International Learning Programs Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $5,000 each are offered to undergraduate and graduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through Go Global such as study abroad, international internships/ practica, international service learning, cooperative education or research placements. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5121 | 2025W | Alumni Association of the University of Hong Kong, BC, 40th Anniversary Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | In celebration of their 40th anniversary, awards totalling $2,200 has been endowed by the members of the Alumni Association of the University of Hong Kong, British Columbia to promote exchange and understanding between the University of Hong Kong and UBC. No individual award should be less than $1,000. To be considered, candidates must be undergraduate students who are selected to participate in the exchange program with the University of Hong Kong. Recommendations are made by Enrolment Services and Awards in consultation with Go Global. |
| 5123 | 2025W | Go Global Award: Global Seminar Programs | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $5,000 each are offered to domestic undergraduate and graduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through the global seminar program at Go Global. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5128 | 2025W | Go Global International Learning Programs Award (International Undergrad) | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $5,000 each are offered to undergraduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through Go Global such as study abroad, international internships/ practica, international service learning, cooperative education or research placements. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5129 | 2025W | ORICE ISL Award (International Undergraduate Students) | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to the full program cost are offered to international undergraduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement such as international internships/practica, international service learning, community based placement courses or research placements. The awards are made on the recommendation of ISI and Office of Regional and International Community Engagement, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5130 | 2025W | Go Global Award: Global Seminar Programs (International Undergrad) | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $5,000 each are offered to undergraduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through Go Global such as study abroad, international internships / practica, international service learning, cooperative education or research placements. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5135 | 2025W | Arts Research Abroad Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | The Arts Research Abroad (ARA) award supports Group Study Programs Abroad and International Service Learning. Two types of courses are supported: Advanced Research Course (Group Study) and Advanced Research International Service Learning Courses. An Advisory Committee in the Faculty of Arts reviews and approves an ARA proposal for funding. ARA offsets up to 70% of the cost to students to participate in the program, and in cases of demonstrated financial need (determined by Enrolment Service Professionals), 100% of the program costs for a student can be covered. |
| 5136 | 2025W | Gov’t of Canada/Canadian Bureau for International Education Scholarships | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | A | The Government of Canada, through the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), offers a number of awards to incoming exchange students to undertake research or study at UBC for short-term exchange opportunities. All applications for funding are submitted by UBC directly on behalf of the student. Scholarship funding of up to $57,900 is available for incoming international exchange students. |
| 5137 | 2025W | Arts Research Abroad Award (ISL) | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | The Arts Research Abroad (ARA) award supports Group Study Programs Abroad and International Service Learning. Two types of courses are supported: Advanced Research Course (Group Study) and Advanced Research International Service Learning Courses. An Advisory Committee in the Faculty of Arts reviews and approves an ARA proposal for funding. ARA offsets up to 70% of the cost to students to participate in the program, and in cases of demonstrated financial need (determined by Enrolment Service Professionals), 100% of the program costs for a student can be covered. |
| 5138 | 2025W | Global Service Learning Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards totaling $48,950 have been made available through an endowment established at the University for undergraduate and graduate UBC students participating in a recognized International Service Learning (ISL) initiative through Go Global or The Office of Regional and International Community Engagement (ORICE). ISL programs allow students to contribute towards important projects led by community partners around the world. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global and ORICE in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5139 | 2025W | Visiting International Research Students Grant | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Grants are provided to graduate and undergraduate students attending UBC through the Visiting International Research Students pathway. These grants are offered by faculty members or UBC departments on a case-by-case basis. |
| 5141 | 2025W | Go Global Education Community Field Experience Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $1,000 each have been made available annually for domestic Bachelor of Education students participating in recognized student activities through international practicum placements arranged by Go Global. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5142 | 2025W | Go Global Structured Undergraduate Research Program Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $2,000 each are offered to domestic undergraduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through structured international research placements arranged by Go Global. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5143 | 2025W | Go Global Self-Initiated Research Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $2,000 each have been made available annually for domestic undergraduate and graduate students participating in recognized student activities through self-initiated international research placements arranged by Go Global. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5144 | 2025W | Piara Singh and Kartar Kaur Dhillon Memorial Education Abroad Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Travel awards totalling $26,850 have been endowed in memory of Piara Singh and Kartar Kaur Dhillon, by their two eldest children, Rashpal S. Dhillon and Rashpal K. Purewal, whose parents immigrated to Canada from Pundori Ladha Singh, Punjab, India. The awards are to support the mobility of students between UBC and institutions in India. Financial need may be considered. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global. |
| 5145 | 2025W | Canada-ASEAN SCHL and Educational Exchanges for Development | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | A | Scholarships for students who are participating in the Canada-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) program at UBC. |
| 5146 | 2025W | Dr. Tsung-yi Lin Exchange Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards totalling $2,300 have been made available through an endowment established by the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society for undergraduate or graduate students going on exchange to Taiwan. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in health or social sciences. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global. |
| 5148 | 2025W | Peterson-Wesbrook Scholars Student Mobility Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards totalling $12,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the University of British Columbia for students participating in exchange at McGill University. Each award will ideally not be valued at less than $1,000. The number of awards available annually will be based on the available space at McGill for exchange. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global. |
| 5149 | 2025W | Go Global Pathfinder International Student Award Vancouver | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards of up to $75,000 each have been made available annually for international students from any faculty who face barriers to participating in Go Global programming. Students who receive the Go Global Pathfinder Award will not be eligible to receive other Go Global awards toward the same exchange opportunity. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global. |
| 5152 | 2025W | Go Global International Self-Initiated Research Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $2,000 each have been made available annually for international undergraduate or graduate students students participating in recognized student activities through self-initiated international research placements arranged by Go Global. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5153 | 2025W | Go Global Virtual Exchange Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards of up to $500 each have been made available annually for undergraduate and graduate domestic UBC students participating in a virtual international program through Go Global. The awards are offered to help offset the additional program costs of attending a virtual international program. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global. |
| 5154 | 2025W | Go Global Virtual Exchange Award (International) | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards of up to $500 each have been made available annually for undergraduate and graduate international UBC students participating in a virtual international program through Go Global. The awards are offered to help offset the additional program costs of attending a virtual international program. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global. |
| 5205 | 2025W | Kate ROSS Centennial Scholars Major Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $2,000 renewable entrance award is offered annually by Kate Ross (UBC’s Associate Vice-President Enrolment Services and Registrar) to outstanding domestic students entering university directly from secondary schools, or transferring directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad. Criteria for these entrance awards include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics or school. Recipients are academically qualified students with an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC Vancouver community but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Candidates must be nominated by a member of their school or community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 5207 | 2025W | University Women’s Club Vancouver Centennial Scholars Major Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards in the amount of $3,000 per year are offered annually by The University Women’s Club Vancouver to outstanding students from under-represented groups entering university directly from secondary schools, or transferring directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad. Criteria for this entrance award includes demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, or school. Recipients will be an academically qualified students with an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC Vancouver community but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Candidates must be nominated by a member of their school or community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 5209 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships valued up to $10,000 are offered annually by the University of British Columbia to outstanding domestic students entering university directly from secondary schools in Canada or abroad. Criteria for these scholarships include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, or school. Scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admission Application and Personal Profile. The awards are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 5223 | 2025W | UBC Faculty/Staff Centennial Scholars Major Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Entrance awards totalling $3,400 are offered annually through the generosity of UBC’s Faculty and Staff to an outstanding domestic student entering university directly from secondary schools, or transferring directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad. Criteria for this entrance award includes demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, or school. The recipient will be an academically qualified student with an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC Vancouver community but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. Candidates must be nominated by a member of their school or community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 5225 | 2025W | Musqueam First Nation Scholarship | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | First Nations House Learning | V | Scholarships valued up to $5,500 annually are available to outstanding students who are members of the Musqueam First Nation, and are renewable for up to 4 years. Scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students, with up to two scholarships each per year awarded to students enrolled in post-baccalaureate programs and other undergraduate programs that are not direct-entry. These awards will be granted to students according to selection criteria that include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements including, but not limited to, engagement in the arts, athletics, school, and/or their community. Recipients will be selected on their ability to demonstrate their openness to continuing to learn who they are, where they come from, and their responsibility in enriching and carrying knowledge forward in their community and the world. The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies or Enrolment Services (in consultation with relevant faculties, where applicable) will adjudicate these awards, in consultation with the First Nations House of Learning and the Musqueam First Nation. |
| 5228 | 2025W | McCARTER Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $4,950 entrance scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by W. Kenneth (Ken) McCarter (BA 1976) for an outstanding undergraduate student, with a preference for Canadian (or permanent resident) students whose place of residency is in Canada east of Manitoba. Ken’s late father, Bill McCarter (BComm 1945), and his mother, Isobel McCarter, believed strongly in the value of undergraduate education in parts of Canada other than one’s home town, both in terms of the gains to the undergraduate from experiencing life in another part of the country and the gains to Canada from having its citizens know and understand different parts of the country from the experience of living and learning elsewhere. Bill and Isobel’s family also have a strong love of British Columbia and want to encourage students from elsewhere in Canada to study at UBC, reflected in the fact that, including Bill, seven members of Bill and Isobel’s family over three generations are UBC graduates. The scholarship is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 5229 | 2025W | Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon Centennial Indigenous Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $10,000 renewable entrance award has been made available through an endowment established by Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, to First Nations, Inuit, or Metis undergraduate students of Canada entering university directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution to an undergraduate program of study. Recipients are academically qualified with preference to students who would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 5231 | 2025W | Djavad Mowafaghian Presidential Scholar Award | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A renewable award of $20,000 each per year, totalling up to $80,000 per student over four years have been made available through an endowment established by the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation, for domestic students of academic distinction entering an undergraduate program at UBC directly from secondary schools, or transferring directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad. Criteria for these entrance awards include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, or school. Subject to maintaining scholarship standing, the award will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The award is made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 5232 | 2025W | Camosun Centennial Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $5,000 renewable entrance award has been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Peter Lansdorp and Claudia Landsdorp, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, to outstanding undergraduate domestic students entering any direct entry program. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 5236 | 2025W | Dr. Zohreh Izadi Memorial Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Entrance awards totalling $2,100 are offered annually in memory of Dr. Zohreh Izadi, to outstanding students entering university directly from secondary schools, or transferring directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad. Criteria for these entrance awards include demonstrated academic achievements in the arts, or science with preference given to refugee students. Recipients are academically qualified students with an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC Vancouver community but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. Dr. Izadi spent her life working as a physician, war medic, and humanitarian. She had a great interest in the arts, having authored hundreds of poems and literary pieces, and created a large body of paintings. She came to Canada as a refugee, and always had tremendous love and admiration for students of science and the arts, and a particular interest in the wellbeing of refugees. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 5239 | 2025W | Mary E. Gibbons Memorial Centennial Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $30,000 and not less than $10,000 each, have been made available through an endowment established by a $500,000 donation from Richard P. Dick and Colleen A. Gibbons of Whistler, BC, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia. The award, in memory of Mary E. Gibbons (1919-1970), is for outstanding domestic undergraduate students entering university directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Preference will be given to students from regions in the following order of priority: the Sea to Sky Region, Nelson, BC and its immediate surrounding areas, and Burnaby, BC. Mary was born in Nelson, British Columbia to Richard and Elsie Long. Her father died of cancer when she was twelve, and Mary and her two siblings were raised by their mother. She married David Walter Gibbons in the late 1930s and moved to Burnaby. Mary was devoted to her sons, David and Dick (both UBC Law graduates and Thunderbird Varsity Football players) and worked various jobs to help support her family. Mary died of cancer shortly after her fifty-first birthday. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 5242 | 2025W | Blue & Gold Centennial Indigenous Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $5,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the University of British Columbia for domestic First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis undergraduate students of Canada entering university directly from secondary school, or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 5244 | 2025W | Josephine Murphy Centennial Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $20,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Christina Murphy Allison (1939-2018) in memory of her sister Josephine Murphy (1920-1987) for outstanding domestic undergraduate students entering university directly from secondary schools, or transferring directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Josephine was born in Liverpool, England, to an Irish family. The Murphys immigrated to the United States in the 1930s before moving to British Columbia, where Josephine lived for the rest of her life. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 5246 | 2025W | Zymeworks Centennial Scholars Award for Black or Indigenous Students | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $15,000 renewable entrance award has been made available annually through a gift from Zymeworks Biopharmaceuticals Inc. for an outstanding domestic student who identifies as Black or Indigenous and is entering the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science program directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service, and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the award will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). Zymeworks Biopharmaceuticals Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zymeworks Inc., a biopharmaceutical company based in Vancouver, British Columbia that focuses on the development of biotherapeutics to treat cancer. The award is made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 5247 | 2025W | Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award Vancouver | Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards of up to $20,000 each have been made available annually by the University of British Columbia for outstanding domestic UBC Vancouver students who identify as Black and are entering an undergraduate program directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service, and extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 5248 | 2025W | International Impact Award Vancouver(Tuition) | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Awards ranging in value up to the full cost of the student’s program and living costs are offered upon recommendation by the International Student Initiative to outstanding international students who demonstrate financial need. The value of each award will depend on the applicant’s financial circumstances. The awards are made to students entering the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus directly from secondary school or from a post-secondary institution, to an undersubscribed undergraduate program of study. In addition to academic merit, priority is given to those exhibiting qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs or contribution to community service, first generation learners and those from diverse lived and socioeconomic backgrounds. Candidates must demonstrate prior commitment to, and interest in engaging further, via artistic expression or community engagement, social justice and equity, human wellness or conservation, sustainability and climate change. Consideration is restricted to students nominated by the educational institution they are attending. The awards will be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient maintains award standing in their program of study and maintains their status on a student authorization to study in Canada. Award winners will have their situations reviewed annually regarding both academic progress and financial need. |
| 5250 | 2025W | International Impact Award Vancouver (Start-Up) | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Awards ranging in value are offered to outstanding international students who demonstrate financial need and have been selected to study at UBC under the International Impact Award (Tuition and Living Allowance). The value of each award is determined by the International Student Initiative and is dependent on the applicant’s financial circumstances and requirements for a successful transition to living and studying at UBC. The awards are made to students entering the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus directly from secondary school or from a post-secondary institution, to an undersubscribed undergraduate program of study. In addition to academic merit, priority is given to those exhibiting qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs or contribution to community service, first generation learners and those from diverse lived and socioeconomic backgrounds. Candidates must demonstrate prior commitment to, and interest in engaging further, via artistic expression or community engagement, social justice and equity, human wellness or conservation, sustainability and climate change. Consideration is restricted to students nominated by the educational institution they are attending. |
| 5252 | 2025W | St. Pierre, Romilly, Nathanson Entrance Award in Law for Black Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Entrance awards of $15,000 each have been made available annually through gifts from David St. Pierre, Selwyn Romilly (B.A. 1963, LL.B. 1966) and Matthew Nathanson (LL.B. 1997) for domestic students entering the J.D. program who identify as Black, demonstrates financial need, and have a history of community service or volunteerism. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an interest in criminal law. David St. Pierre practiced criminal law as a partner of Cobb, St. Pierre, Lewis, Barristers and Solicitors before being appointed to the Provincial Court of British Columbia in 2009. Selwyn Romilly was appointed to the Provincial Court of British Columbia in 1974 and elevated to the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 1995, the first Black judge named to any court in British Columbia. Matthew Nathanson is a criminal defence lawyer practicing out of downtown Vancouver. David, Selwyn, and Matthew established this award to support Black students as they begin their legal education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5253 | 2025W | Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award Vancouver | Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards of up to $20,000 each have been made available annually by the University of British Columbia for outstanding domestic UBC Vancouver students who identify as Black and are entering an undergraduate program directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service, and extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 5254 | 2025W | Beyond Tomorrow Scholar Travel Award (Vancouver) | Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Travel awards of up to $1,000 each have been made available annually by the University of British Columbia for outstanding domestic UBC Vancouver students who self-identify as Black and currently hold a Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award. Recipients are academically qualified and participating in initiatives such as experiential learning components that are approved by the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program. Award funding can also be used towards relocation costs to UBC Vancouver. The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 5257 | 2025W | Barrie and Diana Carol Martin Centennial Award in Commerce | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $40,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Barrie Martin (1932-2020), in memory of his daughter, Diana Carol Martin (1967-1974), for outstanding domestic students entering the Bachelor of Commerce program directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). Barrie was born to a working-class family in England, and did not think he would be able to obtain a university education. He moved to Vancouver, British Columbia and entered the Certified General Accountants (CGA) program at UBC in his thirties. Barrie established this award to help make post-secondary education more accessible to students with financial barriers, and to honour the memory of his daughter, Diana Carol. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 5301 | 2025W | Jimmar Memorial Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $3,500 have been endowed through a bequest by James Sigurd Eckman for students in Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5306 | 2025W | Pacific Liaicon Associates Inc. Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $1,550 award has been endowed by Henry Wakabayashi (UBC B.A.Sc.1958, Chemical Engineering), founder of Pacific Liaicon. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering to an undergraduate, with preference to a student focusing on project management. |
| 5307 | 2025W | Bernard Boe Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $4,100 have been endowed through the estate of Phyllis Elizabeth Duncan in memory of Bernard Boe for undergraduate students entering their final year of study in Geological Engineering or Mining Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the eligible departments with the half total amount going to a student in Geological Engineering and half the amount to a student in Mining Engineering. |
| 5307 | 2025W | Bernard Boe Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $4,100 have been endowed through the estate of Phyllis Elizabeth Duncan in memory of Bernard Boe for undergraduate students entering their final year of study in Geological Engineering or Mining Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the eligible departments with the half total amount going to a student in Geological Engineering and half the amount to a student in Mining Engineering. |
| 5308 | 2025W | Brian Graham Memorial Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | A $1,400 award has been endowed in memory of Brian Graham for a third or fourth year undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science. Candidates must have achieved a minimum 75% average in their most recent academic year and participated actively in extra curricular activities in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 5309 | 2025W | David Nairne Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $5,400 have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues of David Nairne (B.A.Sc.1964), for undergraduate or graduate First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada in Civil Engineering, Architecture and /or the School of Community and Regional Planning. Preference will be given to students in Civil Engineering. David, the founder of David Nairne and Associates Ltd., was dedicated to working with First Nations communities throughout B.C. and Yukon for over thirty years. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science and, where appropriate, the Faculty of Arts, in consultation with the First Nations House of Learning and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 5311 | 2025W | Joel Bert Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $2,200 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends in memory of Dr. Joel Bert, who was a UBC faculty member for over twenty years in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. The scholarship is offered to an undergraduate student in the final year of Chemical and Biological Engineering, with preference given to those with an interest in applying engineering principles to human health concerns. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 5312 | 2025W | Richard Genest Memorial Service Award in Building Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Annual awards totalling $11,250 have been endowed by family, friends, colleagues, and Polygon Homes Ltd. for students with a demonstrated interest in building science. Candidates must have a good academic standing and demonstrated interest in community or university athletics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5313 | 2025W | Eric P. Newell Leadership Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $6,350 have been endowed by Eric P. Newell for undergraduate students entering third-year engineering. Candidates must have demonstrated student leadership and achieved high academic standing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5314 | 2025W | SAG Mining Engineering Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $2,750 have been endowed by SAG for Mining Engineering students entering second year. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mining Engineering. |
| 5315 | 2025W | Jim Warne SEABC Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | Two $1,000 scholarships are offered by the Structurual Engineering Association of BC (SEABC) Certificate in Structural Engineering Program to undergraduate students entering third or fourth year of the Civil Engineering Program in the Faculty of Applied Science, with preference given to students having a demonstarted interest in structural engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering. |
| 5316 | 2025W | GLS-6 Chemical and Biological Engineering Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $400 prize has been endowed by GLS-6 (The Sixth International Conference on Gas-Liquid and Gas-Liquid-Solid Reactor Engineering) for the graduate student who makes the most outstanding seminar presentation in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s annual seminar series. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 5317 | 2025W | Dr. C. Guarnaschelli Research Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or two scholarships totalling up to $9,000 have been endowed by Dr. Claudio Guarnaschelli for engineering graduate students in civil, chemical, or mining engineering whose main focus of study is wastewater or water quality research. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5318 | 2025W | Sandy Laird Service Award in Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Awards totalling $8,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Sandy Laird, (B.A.Sc. 1957) (Mining Engineer) to second- and third-year undergraduate students majoring in Mining Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science. These awards are intended for mining engineering students who aspire to become industry leaders through careers in mine operations and management. Recipients have the opportunity to expand their understanding and knowledge of the industry to help them succeed in their professional career. Strong leadership abilities are critical to advancement in the mining industry, therefore, candidates must have demonstrated leadership through active participation in extracurricular activities in high school, the community, the university and/or sports. Students in co-op studies are eligible to receive the award. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mining Engineering |
| 5321 | 2025W | Dale Cherchas Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Prizes totalling $1,050 have been endowed by friends and family in memory of Dr. Dale Cherchas, a leading researcher, respected teacher and mentor in the field of Mechanical Engineering. The prizes are offered to undergraduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with preference given to those studying Controls and Dynamics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 5322 | 2025W | Environmental Engineering Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | One or more awards of $2,000 each are offered by the Faculty of Applied Science to student(s) entering their fourth year of the UBC/UNBC Environmental Engineering Program to recognize outstanding academic achievement by student(s) carrying a full academic load in third year. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Director of the Program. |
| 5323 | 2025W | Donald J. Evans Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $48,500 have been endowed by Donald J. Evans (B.A.Sc. 1947, M.A.Sc.1949) for undergraduate students in engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5324 | 2025W | Graduating Class of 1969 Electrical Engineering Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | A $750 award has been endowed by members of the graduating class of 1969 in Electrical Engineering for a student with good academic standing entering fourth year who has demonstrated leadership through active involvement in student government, professional societies, and/or campus and community activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering. |
| 5325 | 2025W | Sheldon Cherry Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | A $2,900 scholarship is offered to honour Dr. Sheldon Cherry’s fifty years of service to The University of British Columbia as a Professor and Professor Emeritus with the Department of Civil Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department to an undergraduate student in Civil Engineering. |
| 5327 | 2025W | Robert F. Binnie Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | A $4,650 scholarship has been endowed by R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd. in memory of the company’s founder, Robert F. Binnie, P.Eng. (B.A.Sc.1945). Bob Binnie served as president from the company’s inception in 1969 until his retirement in 1986. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering to a student whose studies focus on municipal or transportation engineering. The donor will make every effort to provide summer employment in civil engineering to the recipient. |
| 5328 | 2025W | Pat and Betty Love Scholarship in Applied Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $4,350 have been endowed by Mr. Pat Love (B.A.Sc.1938) and Mrs. Betty Love (B.A.1938) for students in the Faculty of Applied Science. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5331 | 2025W | Edward G. Auld Prize in Engineering Physics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | In commemoration of the 50th reunion, in 1997, of graduates from UBC’s Engineering Physics Program, a $2,150 prize has been endowed in honour of Dr. Edward G. Auld, Professor Emeritus, for a student or student group from the graduating class in the Senior Engineering Physics Projects Course who submits an exceptional report on a project that demonstrates both academic excellence and innovation. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of the Engineering Physics Program. |
| 5332 | 2025W | Talisman Energy Scholarship in Chemical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $9,000 scholarship has been endowed by Talisman Energy for a student entering third year in the Chemical Engineering Program in the Faculty of Applied Science, with preference for a student with a high academic average and a demonstrated interest in the energy sector. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5333 | 2025W | Talisman Energy Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | A $9,000 scholarship has been endowed by Talisman Energy for a student entering third year in the Mechanical Engineering Program in the Faculty of Applied Science, with preference for a student with a high academic average and a demonstrated interest in the energy sector. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5335 | 2025W | Louis J. Gall Award in Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Service awards totalling $17,850 have been endowed by Louis J. Gall (B.A.Sc.1944) for students with satisfactory academic standing in the Department of Mining Engineering who have demonstrated leadership skills through participation in campus and community activities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 5336 | 2025W | A.H. Younger Memorial Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Two $675 scholarships have been endowed through a bequest by Dr. A.H. Younger (B.A.Sc.1945, M.A.Sc.1946 – Chemical Engineering) for an Engineering student in the Faculty of Applied Science who is also a member of a recognized athletic team at The University of British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5337 | 2025W | Elizabeth and Leslie Gould Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Three scholarships of $3,550 each have been endowed through a bequest by Leslie R. Gould, in honour of the sixty-year commitment of Elizabeth and Leslie Gould to the Masonic Order, for engineering students in the Faculty of Applied Science. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 5341 | 2025W | Novicov Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $4,000 have been endowed by Aleksey Novicov for students in Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5343 | 2025W | James Yan Award in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | In appreciation of the education he received at UBC, Dr. James (Jim) Yan (B.A.Sc.1969, M.A.Sc.1971, and Ph.D.1977) has endowed a $2,200 award for an undergraduate student entering third year of the Bachelor of Applied Science Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The award recipient must have achieved a top 10% academic standing in his or her second year and have demonstrated significant contributions or leadership in student associations, community services, and/or cultural activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 5345 | 2025W | Newmont Mining Corporation David Long Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A $1,900 award has been endowed by the Newmont Mining Corporation in memory of David Long for a third or fourth year student in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering who has demonstrated leadership and service to the campus and community. The award is made on the recommendation of Mining Engineering in odd-numbered years and of Geological Engineering in even-numbered years. |
| 5347 | 2025W | Graduating Class of Electrical Engineering 1971 Service Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | A $2,800 award has been endowed by members of the Graduating Class of 1971 in Electrical Engineering for an undergraduate student with good academic standing in Electrical and Computer Engineering who has demonstrated leadership through active involvement in professional societies, student government, and/or campus and community activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 5348 | 2025W | LEDCOR Industries Inc. Centenary Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | Two scholarships of $1,175 each have been endowed by Ledcor Industries Inc., one for a student entering Civil Engineering and one for an undergraduate student in second, third or fourth year Civil Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 5349 | 2025W | Harold D. McLellan Chemical Engineering Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | One or more scholarships totalling $2,650 have been endowed by Harold D. McLellan (B.A.Sc. Chem. Eng. 1947) for outstanding students entering Chemical Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. |
| 5351 | 2025W | Garreth Ewan THOMAS Memorial Award in Mechanical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Awards totalling $3,150 have been endowed by family and friends, and by Peter Kiewit Sons Company, in memory of Garreth Thomas. Garreth was a man of faith, a leader, loyal friend and mentor, youth counselor and teacher, musician and all-round sportsman, who was looking forward to joining Engineers Without Borders. The award recognizes a Mechanical Engineering student enrolled in the Co-op Program, with proven leadership skills and community involvement, who demonstrates a strong interest in social responsibility and international development. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5352 | 2025W | Martin Sikes Memorial Scholarship in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $14,750 have been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Martin Sikes (1968-2007) for Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate students. At UBC, Martin was involved in multiple extra-curricular activities, including presidency of the Electrical Engineering Student Union club and being a mover and shaker in numerous harmless pranks. After graduation, he went on to be highly successful in the video games industry as both a businessman and a developer of world-renowned games. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 5353 | 2025W | Martin Sikes Memorial Service Award in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Awards totalling $15,250 have been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Martin Sikes (1968-2007) for Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate students with good academic standing at the University who have demonstrated leadership through active involvement in professional societies, student government, and/or campus and community activities. At UBC, Martin was involved in multiple extra-curricular activities, including presidency of the Electrical Engineering Student Union club and being a mover and shaker in numerous harmless pranks. After graduation, he went on to be highly successful in the video games industry as both a businessman and a developer of world-renowned games. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 5355 | 2025W | Master of Engineering International Graduate Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships are offered to outstanding international students entering the Faculty of Applied Science Master of Engineering graduate program. The awards are based primarily on the students’ scholarly achievement. The award is made on the recommendation of the Master of Engineering Program Office. |
| 5357 | 2025W | Chih-Chuang and Yien-Ying Wang Hsieh Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Scholarships totalling $6,700 have been endowed in memory of Chih-Chuang and Yien-Ying Wang Hsieh, for students in atmospheric science, oceanography and other areas of environmental earth sciences. Preference will be given to graduate students. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 5362 | 2025W | Robert Bruce Knight Memorial Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | The family of Bruce Knight and Knight Piesold Ltd., Consulting Engineers, has endowed a scholarship of $2,750 for an undergraduate civil engineering student who demonstrates enthusiasm in pursuit of civil or geotechnical engineering studies. Recommendation is made by the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5363 | 2025W | Peter A. Niblock Memorial Award in Electrical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | A $1,700 award has been endowed by friends and family in memory of Peter A. Niblock (B.A.Sc., in Electrical Engineering 1949, M.A.Sc, in Electrical Engineering 1952) for students in Electrical Engineering with preference given to a female student. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 5365 | 2025W | Chad Bennington Memorial Scholarship in Chemical and Biological Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Awards totalling $5,100 have been endowed to provide scholarships to undergraduate students in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate interest, leadership and academic accomplishment in pulp and paper related technologies. The award is named in memory of Professor Chad Bennington, a faculty member in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 5367 | 2025W | Stuart Olson Construction Management Engineering Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | Awards totalling $2,850 are offered by Stuart Olson Construction Ltd. to third or fourth year students in the Civil Engineering Program who demonstrate excellence in the study of construction management. To be considered, candidates must have achieved at least a B average in their previous year of study. Recommendations are made by the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5369 | 2025W | Graham Somerville Undergrad Scholarship in Chemical and Biological Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Scholarships of $17,000 have been endowed by Graham F. Somerville, a Chemical Engineering alumnus (Class of 1957), for second, third and fourth year undergraduate students enrolled in Chemical and Biological Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. The winners are selected on the basis of academic standing. Financial need may be considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. |
| 5370 | 2025W | W.O. (Bill) Richmond Memorial Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | A $3,300 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Professor W.O. (Bill) Richmond in honour of his contribution as a Professor and Department Head of Mechanical Engineering (1937 to 1973), and excellence in teaching. The award was funded by his family and the Class of 1950 Mechanical Engineers. As of 2011 this was still the largest Mechanical Engineering class to graduate, and it included many WWII veterans. Candidates must be in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year Mechanical Engineering. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in machine design, and are involved in extra-curricular activities and leadership. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. |
| 5372 | 2025W | Richard S. Hallisey Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | An award of $2,650 has been endowed in memory of Richard S. Hallisey by his family and friends for an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in geological engineering who demonstrates strong leadership potential. Richard was a proud alumnus of the Faculty of Applied Science whose love of geology, coupled with his gift for finance, allowed him to become a powerful force in the global mining industry as a co-founder for one of Canada’s top independent brokerages. In determining leadership potential, class participation and involvement in university and community organizations will be taken into consideration. Preference will be given to a student who graduated from high school in British Columbia. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5373 | 2025W | James Marlow Scholarship in Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $20,200 have been endowed by the Estate of James Marlow for undergraduate students entering the fourth-year of mining engineering who demonstrate an interest in the design and operation of surface and/or underground mines. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5375 | 2025W | Carol Lynn Smith Memorial Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | An award of $2,050 is offered by family, friends and colleagues of Carol Lynn Smith to a third year female undergraduate engineering student to recognize high academic achievement with demonstrated leadership and service to the community. Carol was a proud alumnus of the Department of Civil Engineering Class of 1984 and a professional traffic engineer for 23 years, leading the way as a woman in engineering long before this was common. Well respected by her peers, she was genuine, good-natured, loyal, kind and deeply committed to her field. Preference is given to Civil Engineering students. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5377 | 2025W | N. G. Chakrabarti and Aparna Chakrabarti Memorial Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $1,850 have been endowed for Materials Engineering students who are specializing in Minerals and Metal Extraction by Mr. Swaraj K. and Mrs. Gayatri Chattopadhyay in memory of Mrs. Chattopadhyay’s parents, N. G. and Aparna Chakrabarti. N. G. Chakrabarti (1912-1984) devoted many years of his life as an Expert Foundry Engineer all over the world on behalf of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Preference is to be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. Recommendations are made by the Department of Materials Engineering and, in case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5378 | 2025W | ConeTec Geotechnical Engineering Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Three $1,600 awards are offered annually by the ConeTec Education Foundation and the Woeller Family Foundation for second and third year Bachelor of Applied Science students in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Mining Engineering who have demonstrated leadership, curiosity and an interest in pursuing geotechnical field work and field research. ConeTec Investigations was founded in 1985 by Mining Engineering alumnus David Woeller (M.Eng. 1986). Headquartered in Richmond, B.C. and with offices throughout North and South America, the company provides full-service geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation for the infrastructure, mining, energy, environmental and construction industries. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5379 | 2025W | Faculty of Applied Science International Student Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships of amounts of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international students in the Faculty of Applied Science, Vancouver campus. Students selected for these scholarships must have completed at least 30 credits towards their undergraduate degree or have a minimum of second-year standing in their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement, engagement in the Faculty, and the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5382 | 2025W | Fluor Canada Ltd. Scholarship in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | A scholarship of $1,750 is offered annually by Fluor Canada Ltd., to a 3rd or 4th year student in one of the following disciplines: Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, who has actively participated in a multi-disciplinary student design team. Preference will be given to a 4th year student with an interest in pursuing a career in the mining and metals sector, and/or the Engineering, Procurement and Construction industry. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5383 | 2025W | Engineering Undergraduate Society Community Contribution Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $6,450 have been endowed by the Engineering Undergraduate Society for engineering students entering the second, third, fourth or fifth year of engineering. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership, innovation, personal initiative, and service to the UBC engineering student community through active participation in extra-curricular activities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5385 | 2025W | Thomas Bennett Student Enrichment Memorial Award Chemical&Biological Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Two $1,000 awards have been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Thomas Edward James Bennett, accomplished Chemical and Biological Engineering alumnus, to honour his prodigious achievements in a life that ended too soon. His dedication and passion to live life to the fullest and make a difference through sustainability inspired many. The awards are offered to undergraduate students in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering in support of student enrichment activities. Preference is given to students who have demonstrated high academic achievement, leadership and social and environmental concern. Recommendations are made by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5386 | 2025W | Charles Nesbitt Memorial Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $2,050 have been endowed by the Charles Frederick Nesbitt Trust for undergraduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Charles Frederick Nesbitt graduated from UBC in 1950 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Nesbitt passed away on April 1, 2010 in Long Beach, California. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. |
| 5387 | 2025W | Roy A. Stuart and Family Engineering Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A scholarship of $7,150 has been endowed by Dr. Roy A. Stuart for an undergraduate engineering student in third year or beyond. The recipient must be a Canadian Citizen in Geological or Environmental Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. Financial need may be considered. |
| 5388 | 2025W | S. Cyril Maplethorp Memorial Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $5,900 have been endowed by the Estate of Serge Cyril Maplethorp for students beginning or continuing studies in an Engineering program, with preference given to students in an undergraduate Engineering program. Cyril Maplethorp graduated from the Imperial College at the University of London and emigrated to Canada in 1953. He worked as a consulting civil engineer, mainly in the Lower Mainland and most notably engineered the rebuilding of the PNE Roller Coaster in 1958 (then called the Big Dipper). He was very involved in volunteer activity and was a great friend of UBC. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Applied Science and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 5390 | 2025W | Jim and Helen Hill Memorial Service Award in Electrical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Awards totalling $24,750 have been endowed by the estates of UBC alumni Helen Gray (’56 BSN) and Christopher James (Jim) Hill (’52 BASc). In recognition of the Hills’ passion for volunteerism, the awards will go to outstanding undergraduate students in the Faculty of Applied Science studying Electrical Engineering who have demonstrated leadership through volunteerism, community service and campus activities. Financial need may be considered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. |
| 5391 | 2025W | Ken Pinder Memorial Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by Zeki and G?lg?n S?zen as well as friends and family to honour the memory of Dr. Ken Pinder, a respected professor who dedicated 47 years to UBC, and was committed to its students and the larger community. This award is offered to an undergraduate student entering the second, third, or fourth year of Chemical and Biological Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science. Preference is given to a student who is academically gifted and demonstrates leadership and social concern. Recommendations are made by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. |
| 5393 | 2025W | Leslie D Pritchett Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | Scholarships totaling $6,450 have been endowed through the Estate of Leslie D Pritchett for students in the Department of Materials Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science. Mr. Pritchett was a graduate of UBC, having graduated in 1950 with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He worked at Boeing for over 30 years and served as an advisor on all principal developments at Boeing in carbon fibre technology from the 1970’s until his retirement. Mr. Pritchett was also part of the team that developed titanium structures for the proposed Super Sonic Transport that was developed for a time at Boeing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Materials Engineering and, in case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5396 | 2025W | Engineering Scholarship for Innovation | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | One or more scholarships valued at $5,000 each are offered by the Faculty of Applied Science to exceptional students entering directly from secondary school into the first year of Applied Science and pursuing the engineering program, awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the Faculty. The scholarship is based on high academic achievement and outstanding promise in engineering demonstrated through success at national and/or international science and engineering competitions. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarship will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained, whichever is shorter. The Faculty of Applied Science reserves the right to withhold awarding the scholarship in any given year if there is no successful candidate. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5398 | 2025W | Alan STEEVES Memorial Award in Mechanical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | A $2,050 award has been made available through an endowment established by friends, colleagues and family in memory of Alan Steeves, for an undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering who exhibits creativity and is involved in student teams. Preference will be given to a First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada. Alan, a student, and subsequently a long serving and highly respected IT staff member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, was a First Nations artist and a conservationist whose impact was felt beyond UBC. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. |
| 5399 | 2025W | Christopher Spencer Memorial Entrance Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $12,550 have been made available through an endowment established by Christopher Spencer. The scholarships are available to students entering the first year of the Engineering program at UBC. Christopher Spencer (1869-1953) had strong ties to both UBC and the history of Vancouver. He served on the Board of Governors of UBC from about 1919 to 1935. In 1952, when Christopher Spencer received his Honorary Doctor of Laws, he was referred to as a merchant, philanthropist and ‘founding father’ of this University. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. |
| 5400 | 2025W | Coordinated International Experience Award Vancouver | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards valued up to $1,000 each have been made available by the Faculty of Applied Science for students who have been accepted into the Coordinated International Exchange (CIE) program. The awards are available to third or fourth-year students in the Bachelor of Applied Science program to support their travel expenses. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5401 | 2025W | Norman Epstein Award in Chemical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $1,700 award has been made available through an endowment established by Henry Wakabayashi to honour Dr. Norman Epstein, who was his Professor in 1958, to support a fourth year undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering who shows diligence in the fundamentals of Chemical Engineering demonstrated through their projects and courses. Dr. Epstein connected, engaged and taught his students in a positive and impactful way that added significant value to his students’ respective careers. Henry Wakabayashi, his wife Yvonne and his two daughters Beth and Wendy have established this award in appreciation of Dr. Epstein’s influence, encouragement and support. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical Engineering. |
| 5402 | 2025W | Norman and Gwendelyne Moysa Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Awards totalling $5,050 have been made available through an endowment established with a bequest from Norman and Gwendelyne Moysa. The awards are offered to students enrolled in Mechanical Engineering and will be awarded to students who have demonstrated both merit and financial need. Preference will be given to groups underrepresented in engineering. Both Mr. and Mrs. Moysa left gifts in their Wills to support the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Moysa graduated from UBC in 1953 with a Bachelor of Applied Science. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Students. |
| 5403 | 2025W | Elizabeth and Leslie Gould Entrance Scholarship for Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Up to five scholarships valued at $2,500 each are offered annually to outstanding domestic or international students entering any year level of the Bachelor of Applied Science program in Engineering. The awards are based primarily on the students’ scholarly achievement; however co-curricular activities and leadership potential will be considered. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships may be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5404 | 2025W | John Meech Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually in memory of John Meech to a mining engineering student who shows outstanding leadership skills. The award is named in memory of Professor John Meech, a faculty member in the Department of Mining Engineering for 26 years and whose dedication to the Faculty will never be forgotten. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mining Engineering, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5408 | 2025W | Barbara AWERYN Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $5,350 have been made available through an endowment established by Barbara Aweryn to outstanding undergraduate engineering students in second or third year studying chemical engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. |
| 5409 | 2025W | Abdul M. MOUSA Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $7,200 have been made available through an endowment established by Abdul M. Mousa to outstanding undergraduate students in second or third year studying electrical engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 5411 | 2025W | Mech Eng Class of 1976 Indigenous Student Entrance Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A $3,750 entrance award is offered annually by the Mechanical Engineering Class of 1976 to an outstanding First Nations, Inuit, or Metis student of Canada entering engineering from a secondary school or transferring from another college or university. Community involvement and leadership skills may also be considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5412 | 2025W | SNC-Lavalin Memorial Award in Health and Safety for Tyler Rudderham | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $1,450 have been made available through an endowment established by SNC-Lavalin in memory of Tyler Rudderham (1990-2017), a member of the Ironworker’s Association of BC who died in a workplace accident. The awards are given to engineering undergraduate students in any year of study who demonstrate exceptional leadership, understanding, and are involved in activities that promote health and safety. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5415 | 2025W | Goldcorp Women in Mining Engineering Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A $20,000 award is offered annually by Goldcorp to a female student enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science program in Mining Engineering. The recipient of this award will demonstrate academic excellence, disruptive thinking, and leadership skills inspiring the next generation of global mining innovators. Goldcorp is a senior gold producer based out of Vancouver. The company has six mines and four development projects, employing over 15,000 people across the Americas. The award is made on the recommendation of the head of the Department of Mining Engineering. |
| 5416 | 2025W | Women in Engineering Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Entrance scholarships up to $10,000 each are offered annually by the Faculty of Applied Science to female Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada entering an undergraduate engineering program directly from high school. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership through participation in extra-curricular or volunteer activities such as professional, school, social and community organizations or athletics. Preference will be given to residents of British Columbia. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5417 | 2025W | Walter David Duerksen Memorial Scholarship in Electrical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | A $1,850 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Isabelle Duerksen, in memory of her husband, Walter David Duerksen (B.A.Sc. 1951) for an undergraduate electrical engineering student who is entering the final year of study. Recommendations are made by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5418 | 2025W | Hamad Ahmad Scholarship in Chemical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $2,500 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and family in memory of Hamad Ahmad (B.A.Sc. 2007) for undergraduate chemical engineering students who demonstrate academic excellence. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. |
| 5419 | 2025W | ConeTec Women in Geotechnical Engineering Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Two $2,500 awards are offered annually by the ConeTec Education Foundation and the Woeller Family Foundation for second and third-year female Bachelor of Applied Science students in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Mining Engineering who have demonstrated leadership and an interest in pursuing geotechnical field work and field research. ConeTec Investigations was founded in 1985 by Mining Engineering alumnus David Woeller (M.Eng. 1986). Headquartered in Richmond, B.C. and with offices throughout North and South America, the company provides full-service geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation for the infrastructure, mining, energy, environmental and construction industries. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5421 | 2025W | Dean Henry Gunning Entrance Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $5,850 have been made available through an endowment established by the Graduating Engineering Class of 1958 in memory of their Dean, Henry C. Gunning (1901-1991), for outstanding domestic undergraduate students entering the Bachelor of Applied Science program directly from high school. In addition to academic merit, candidates must have demonstrated leadership through participation in extra-curricular or volunteer activities such as professional, school, social and community organizations or athletics. Dr. Gunning (B.A.Sc. 1923, M.Sc. 1926, Ph.D.) served as Head of the Department of Geology and Geography (1949-1959) and Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science (1954-1959). He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1935 and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from UBC in 1967. Dean Gunning connected with, engaged and taught his students in a positive and impactful way and embodied the phrase a scholar and a gentleman. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5422 | 2025W | Fluor Women in Engineering Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A $10,000 entrance award has been made available annually through a gift from Fluor Canada Ltd. for an outstanding domestic female student entering the Bachelor of Applied Science program directly from high school. In addition to academic merit, candidates must have demonstrated leadership through participation in extra-curricular or volunteer activities such as professional, school, social and community organizations or athletics. Preference will be given to students involved in activities related to the promotion of women in STEM. Fluor is a multinational engineering, procurement, construction and project management company with 53,000 employees operating on six continents. Fluor Canada Ltd. has supported awards for engineering students at UBC for over thirty years. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5423 | 2025W | Robert Lashin Scholarship in Electrical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $1,150 have been made available through an endowment established in honour of Robert Lashin by Houle Electric Limited for outstanding Bachelor of Applied Science students specializing in Electrical Engineering. Robert Lashin (B.A.Sc. 1972) dedicated his career to Houle Electric and was instrumental in the company’s growth and vision. He received several prestigious awards for his contributions to the industry, including the VCRA Lifetime Achievement Award and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 5424 | 2025W | Patricia M. Mohr Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $38,000, valued at $9,500 each, have been made available annually through a gift from Patricia M. Mohr (B.A. Economics 1968, M.A. Economics 1970) for Bachelor of Applied Science students in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering or Mining Engineering. To be considered, recipients must be a Canadian citizen and within the top 25% of their year in the Bachelor of Applied Science program. The Recipients should be highly motivated with considerable ambition for their coming career. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need. Patricia Mohr is an internationally respected Canadian economist and commodities expert who served as Scotiabanks Vice-President, Economics and Commodity Market Specialist before her retirement. She designed the Scotiabank Commodity Price Index, the first index to track price trends for Canadian commodities in export markets. Ms. Mohr created this award as part of her charitable mission to build a strong Canadian economy through education, innovation and international trade. It is dedicated to the memory of her parents, Russel Earl Mohr and Margaret McKinlay Mohr (n?e Paterson), and her grandmother, Margaret Mohr (n?e Gottinger). These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5426 | 2025W | Franco and Suzann Corona Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $2,050 have been made available through an endowment established by Franco and Suzann Corona for outstanding domestic Bachelor of Applied Science students specializing in Civil Engineering. Franco Corona emigrated from Italy to Canada in 1967 where he met Suzann and worked on landmark development projects such as the Vancouver Shangri-La Tower. As philanthropists, Franco and Suzann are committed to contributing to their community and have championed many causes across Canada. They hope that this scholarship will help enable students, who will be building the future in Canada, to access as many opportunities as possible. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering. |
| 5427 | 2025W | Dr. Rimas Pakalnis Memorial Research Prize in Rock Mechanics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Prizes totalling $1,600 have been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. Rimas Pakalnis (October 28, 1956 – October 18, 2018) for graduate students studying Mining Engineering whose research performance or publication record are expected to have a significant impact on the field of rock mechanics. Dr. Rimas Pakalnis (B.Eng., M.A.Sc. 1982, Ph.D. 1986) was a Professor Emeritus in the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. A highly respected proponent of Empirical Mine Design, Dr. Pakalnis was instrumental in the development of design methodologies for rock mechanics in underground mining operations. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. |
| 5428 | 2025W | James (Jim) O’Rourke Scholarship in Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $29,850 have been made available through an endowment established in honour of James (Jim) O’Rourke (B.A.Sc. 1964), P.Eng., OBC, and supported by friends, family and colleagues, for outstanding Bachelor of Applied Science students specializing in Mining Engineering. Preference will be given to students studying Mineral Processing. Mr. O’Rourke is the founder of Copper Mountain Mining Corp and played a vital role in many prominent global mining projects in his fifty-year career. He served as president and director of numerous public and private companies and his contributions to mining and business have been recognized with honors including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mining Association of B.C. and induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. Jim received the Order of British Columbia (OBC) in 2011 for his contributions to mine building in B.C. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. |
| 5429 | 2025W | Ansari-Cook Foundation Bursary for Indigenous Students | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $7,750 have been made available annually through a gift from the Ansari-Cook Foundation for First Nations, M?tis, and Inuit students of Canada enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science program or the Bachelor of Science program. Preference will be given to students specializing in Mechanical Engineering. The Ansari-Cook Foundation was established in 2018 with the goal of enhancing the quality of life in their community. One of its mandates is to advance education by providing financial assistance to students enrolled in post-secondary education. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 5430 | 2025W | Ausenco Scholarship in Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Ausenco for outstanding Bachelor of Applied Science students specializing in Mining Engineering. Ausenco is a global engineering and project management company providing services in minerals and metals, process infrastructure, program management, environment and sustainability, and energy. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. |
| 5431 | 2025W | Ausenco Scholarship for Women in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Ausenco for outstanding female students in the Bachelor of Applied Science program specializing in Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Mining Engineering, or Engineering Physics. Ausenco is a global engineering and project management company providing services in minerals and metals, process infrastructure, program management, environment and sustainability, and energy. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5432 | 2025W | Barbara Peat Memorial Award in Chemical and Biological Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Awards totalling $25,000 have been made available annually through gifts from George Peat (B.A.Sc. 1976), friends and family in memory of Barbara Peat (1957-2015) for female Bachelor of Applied Science students specializing in Chemical and Biological Engineering with oustanding academic achievement. Preference will be given to students who are actively involved in a student team or club. Financial need may be considered. Barbara Peat (n?e Hislop) received her Bachelor of Applied Science in 1980 from UBC, and was one of two women in her graduating class. She was always eager to support women studying engineering. Barbara was a member of the UBC women’s squash and fencing teams, was a linguist, and practiced in ten countries during her career. These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. |
| 5433 | 2025W | Martha Salcudean Memorial Award in Mechanical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Awards totalling $3,700 have been made available through an endowment established by the UBC Department of Mechanical Engineering, friends, family and colleagues in memory of Professor Martha Salcudean, FRSC, O.B.C., O.C. (1934-2019) for undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering who have achieved good academic standing and who through community involvement or volunteerism have substantially assisted others in overcoming adversity. Professor Salcudean was born in Romania, and was a survivor of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. She emigrated from communist Romania to Canada in 1975, and was a professor at the University of Ottawa before arriving at UBC. Professor Salcudean served as Head of the UBC Department of Mechanical Engineering from 1985 to 1993, and was integral to the growth of the department. She was an internationally distinguished researcher recognized for her contributions to metallurgy and pulp and paper processes. This award was established in recognition of Professor Salcudean’s resilience and contributions to the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5435 | 2025W | Dennis and Patricia Lytle Scholarship in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $28,350 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Dennis Doey Lytle (1922-2018), for outstanding undergraduate and graduate female students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dennis Lytle earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from UBC in 1945. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. (First award available for the 2020/2021 winter session). |
| 5436 | 2025W | Ron DeVall and Jim Mutrie Memorial Prize in Structural Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Prizes totalling $4,050 have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. Ron DeVall (1943-2020) and Jim Mutrie (1940-2019) for outstanding graduating M.A.Sc. and M.Eng. students in the Department of Civil Engineering studying structural engineering. Ron (B.A.Sc. 1966, M.A.Sc. 1968, Ph.D. 1972) and Jim (B.A.Sc 1966) were close friends for over fifty years. They attended UBC together, and both began their careers at Read Jones Christoffersen. Ron and Jim were dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession and contributed their expertise to national building codes and standards. This prize was established in recognition of Ron and Jim’s contributions to the practice of structural engineering, and their efforts to increase the seismic safety of buildings in Canada. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering. |
| 5438 | 2025W | School of Biomedical Engineering Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Biomedical Engineering | V | Scholarships of $5,000 each have been made available annually by the School of Biomedical Engineering for outstanding second-year domestic Bachelor of Applied Science students entering the Biomedical Engineering program. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Biomedical Engineering. |
| 5439 | 2025W | McEwen Family Entrance Award in Biomedical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Biomedical Engineering | V | A $25,000 renewable entrance award has been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Jim McEwen, OC (B.A.Sc. 1971, Ph.D. 1975, D.Sc. 2011) and his family for a Bachelor of Applied Science student entering the Pre-Biomedical Engineering program who is a Canadian citizen and has demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and entrepreneurial initiative in the field of biomedical engineering. Subject to continued academic achievement and demonstrated initiative in biomedical engineering innovation, the award will be renewed for a further year of study. Dr. McEwen is a biomedical engineer, innovator and entrepreneur who invented the microprocessor-controlled automatic tourniquet system, a medical device which improves surgical safety and is used in over 20,000 procedures daily in operating rooms worldwide. Founder of the Biomedical Engineering Department at the Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre in 1975, Dr. McEwen is an Officer of the Order of Canada, was inducted into the United States National Inventors Hall of Fame, and has received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, honourary doctorates from the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University, and the Meritorious Achievement Award from the Association of Professional Engineers of British Columbia. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the School of Biomedical Engineering. |
| 5440 | 2025W | Campora-Hanni Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,850 have been made available through an endowment established by Garry Hanni (B.Sc. 1970) and Dr. Elisabetta Campora for outstanding domestic students in the Bachelor of Applied Science program. Financial Need may be considered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5442 | 2025W | Active Earth Engineering Ltd. Award for Indigenous Students in STEM | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $2,500 have been made available annually through a gift from Active Earth Engineering Ltd., for First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis undergraduate students enrolled in a STEM program who have achieved good academic standing. Active Earth Engineering Ltd. established this award to encourage Indigenous students interested in studying a STEM discipline. The awards are made on the recommendation of the First Nations House of Learning and Enrolment Services. |
| 5443 | 2025W | Faculty of Applied Science Award in Chemical and Biological Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Art Pithayachariyakul (B.A.Sc. 2011) for Bachelor of Applied Science students majoring in Chemical or Chemical and Biological Engineering who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and entrepreneurial drive through participation in extracurricular activities. Art received his B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from UBC in 2011, and established this award to support students in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. |
| 5444 | 2025W | Faculty of Applied Science Award for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards valued at up to $10,000 each been made available annually by the Faculty of Applied Science for First Nations, Inuit or M?tis students in the Bachelor of Applied Science program who demonstrate financial need, community involvement and leadership skills. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5445 | 2025W | Faculty of Applied Science Entrance Award for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards valued at up to $10,000 each, have been made available annually by the Faculty of Applied Science for First Nations, Inuit or M?tis students entering the Bachelor of Applied Science program who demonstrate financial need, community involvement and leadership skills. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5446 | 2025W | Smith Andersen Scholarship in Engineering – Vancouver | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Smith Andersen for third or fourth-year female Bachelor of Applied Science students specializing in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5447 | 2025W | LAPORTE Engineering Inc. Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A $5,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from LAPORTE Engineering Inc. for a Bachelor of Applied Science student majoring in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering who has achieved good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically discriminated against. LAPORTE Engineering Inc. provides engineering services to pharmaceutical, agrifood and bioindustrial facilities. LAPORTE Engineering Inc. hopes this award will help increase equity, diversity and inclusion in engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5448 | 2025W | Professor Andrew Andy Mular Memorial Award in Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Awards totalling $7,800 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Professor Andrew Andy Mular (1930- 2020), for outstanding Bachelor of Applied Science students majoring in Mining Engineering who have demonstrated an interest in the mining industry and breadth in their interests through educational, extracurricular, or leadership activities. Professor Mular (B.Sc., M.Sc.) joined UBC as a Professor of Mineral Process Engineering in 1972 and served as Head of what was then known as the Mining and Mineral Processing Department (MMP) from 1986 to 1993. He retired as a Professor Emeritus in 1996. Professor Mular was the recipient of the Walter Gage Award from UBC in 1984 and the Robert H. Richards Award from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration in 1990 for his work to further mineral beneficiation. He was credited for a series of publications on plant design, published by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). He was a valued contributor to his field, known for his many presentations at a wide variety of mining-related conferences. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. |
| 5449 | 2025W | Dr. Joe R. Zhao Award in Chemical and Biological Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Awards totalling $4,400 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Joe R. Zhao for Bachelor of Applied Science students majoring in Chemical and Biological Engineering who have demonstrated good academic standing and an interest in forest bioproducts or environmental sustainability within the forest industry. Dr. Joe R. Zhao is an Adjunct Professor in the UBC Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. He has made notable contributions to pulp and paper technology, environmental protection and energy conservation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. |
| 5450 | 2025W | H. Vincent Casson Scholarship in Electrical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $3,650 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Harold Vincent Casson (1920-1989) for outstanding Bachelor of Applied Science students majoring in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Casson (B.A.Sc. 1942) was born in Victoria, British Columbia. He was a member of Sigma Phi Delta fraternity while a student at UBC. Mr. Casson joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942 after graduating from UBC, and served in World War II. He retired from the Navy in 1947 as a Lieutenant, and settled in Montreal, Quebec, where he worked as a director and general manager of Gallowhur Chemicals Canada Ltd. and ran an engineering consulting business. Mr. Casson was involved with the Montreal branch of the UBC Alumni Association throughout the 1950s and 1960s, and in 1960 served as the Branchs secretary. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 5451 | 2025W | Faculty of Applied Science Leadership Award in Equity and Inclusion | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A $2,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Katherina Tarnai-Lokhorst (B.A.Sc., M.B.A., D.Soc.Sci., P.Eng.) for undergraduate and graduate students studying engineering who demonstrate leadership in advancing equity and inclusion. Dr. Tarnai-Lokhorst has advocated for equity, diversity and inclusion in her work as an engineering project manager, adjunct professor, and Board member and past President of Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia. She is a Fellow of Engineers Canada, and was made an honorary Fellow of Geoscience Canada in recognition of her decades of work as an advocate for inclusion and belonging in engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5452 | 2025W | Tony Melone Memorial Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through gifts from BGC Engineering Inc., colleagues, friends and family in memory of Tony Melone (1950-2020), for outstanding third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Applied Science students studying Civil Engineering. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in water resources engineering. Tony (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. 1986) grew up Chicago, Illinois in an Italian family. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics at the University of Illinois, where he was a proud member of the Illinois Evans Scholars Class of 1973. He earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Colorado State University in 1974 and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at UBC in 1986. Tony was based in the Pacific Northwest throughout his career as an engineering consultant, and lived in the Lower Mainland from 1975 to 1987 before relocating to Seattle, Washington. He was known for his expertise in hydrology, river engineering and watershed management. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering. |
| 5453 | 2025W | Martha Salcudean Prize in Mechanical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Prizes totalling $1,000 have been made available annually by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, in memory of Professor Martha Salcudean (FRSC, OC, OBC) (1934-2019) for outstanding Ph.D. students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering who have written a strong doctoral dissertation. Professor Salcudean was born in Romania, and was a survivor of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. She emigrated from communist Romania to Canada in 1975, and was a professor at the University of Ottawa before arriving at UBC. Professor Salcudean served as Head of the UBC Department of Mechanical Engineering from 1985 to 1993, and was integral to the growth of the department. She was an internationally distinguished researcher recognized for her contributions to metallurgy and pulp and paper processes. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. |
| 5454 | 2025W | Dr. David C. Wu Award in Materials Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | Awards totalling $2,300 have been made available annually through an endowment established by David Wu (B.A.Sc. 1979, M.A.Sc., Ph.D., M.B.A.) for Bachelor of Applied Science students specializing in Materials Engineering who have good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership within the Department of Materials Engineering through research, participation on student teams, student government or in enhancing the overall student experience. David spent over thirty years in the aerospace industry. He began his career in 1979 working for Pratt & Whitney of Canada. He later worked for Honeywell Aerospace and for Rockwell Collins in various engineering and business leadership roles. David spent several years later in his career as a lecturer at the University of Iowa in the Colleges of Business and Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Materials Engineering. |
| 5455 | 2025W | EBC Inc. Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | Scholarships totalling $2,500 have been made available annually by EBC Inc. for outstanding third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Applied Science students studying Civil Engineering. EBC Inc. is a Canadian construction company that is active in the building, mining, and civil engineering sectors. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering. |
| 5456 | 2025W | Kimberley BC Poole Fam Entr Awd Eng Indig Stdts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Two awards of $10,000 each have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. William (Bill) Poole (B.A.Sc. 1949) for First Nations, Inuit or M?tis students of Canada entering their first year of a Bachelor of Applied Science program at the Vancouver campus. Preference will be given to students who are from British Columbia or Yukon. Financial need may be considered. Bill and his family are originally from Kimberley, British Columbia, and he graduated from UBC with a degree in Geological Engineering. He spent his career conducting geological surveys with the Geological Survey of Canada. Bill is the oldest of four siblings, John Poole (B.A. 1949), Graham Poole (B.A.Sc. 1954, M.A.Sc. 1956) and Hope Mavis (B.A. 1956, B.S.W. 1959, M.S.W. 1987), all of whom graduated from UBC. Bill created this award to reflect societal areas for which he is passionate and to help remove barriers for future generations of Indigenous students. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5458 | 2025W | Applied Science Co-op Student of the Year Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | A | One award of $1,000 is offered to an outstanding co-op student in the Applied Science Co-op Program, in recognition of outstanding achievement in all aspects of their performance, including academic standing, workplace performance, and professional/community involvement. This award is available to students based at either UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan. The award is made on the recommendations of the Adjudication Committee comprising of Program leadership, Co-op Coordinators, and support staff from both campuses. |
| 5460 | 2025W | Dr. Richard J. Kerekes Award in Chemical and Biological Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | Awards totalling $2,150 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Joe R. Zhao in honour of Dr. Richard Kerekes (B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D.) for Bachelor of Applied Science students majoring in Chemical and Biological Engineering who have good academic standing and an interest in the forest products and related industries. Dr. Kerekes was the founding director of the UBC Pulp and Paper Centre and served as the director for twenty-two years. He taught many students and made significant research contributions to the science and technology of the pulp and paper industry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. |
| 5461 | 2025W | Fortinet Award in Cyber Security | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $3,500 have been made available annually through a gift from Fortinet for outstanding third- and fourth-year undergraduate students in Computer Engineering who have demonstrated an interest in cyber security, networking security, or software security. Preference will be given to students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently, and systemically marginalized. Founded in 2000 and with its headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, Fortinet is a network security company that specializes in developing and building security processing unit technology, and using artificial intelligence and machine learning systems to counter security threats to customers. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 5464 | 2025W | Keith Robinson Prize in Geotechnical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Civil Engineering | V | Prizes totalling $9,680 have been made available annually through a gift from Keith Robinson (B.A.Sc. 1962, M.Eng.) for Bachelor of Applied Science students in Civil Engineering who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in their fourth-year Civil Engineering elective courses focused on Geotechnical Engineering. Keith grew up in North Vancouver, and after studying at UBC went on to obtain a M.Eng. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign under Dr. Ralph Peck. Throughout his career, he was a principal owner of firms and a consultant providing geotechnical experience locally and internationally on a broad spectrum of projects from industrial/commercial and infrastructure through mining. He strongly believes that engineers must constantly think outside-the-box to be excellent consultants. Keith has been President of both Consulting Engineers of BC and Canadian Consulting Engineers. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering. |
| 5509 | 2025W | Gina Blondin Memorial Graduate Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | An award of $2,200 has been endowed in memory of Georgina (Gina) Blondin, M.Ed. (Ts”kel Program) 1988 by the Government of the Northwest Territories, friends and colleagues. The award is offered to a Ts”kel First Nations graduate who has made the greatest contribution toward the well-being of fellow First Nations students at UBC and who exemplifies Gina Blondin’s scholarship and qualities of leadership. The award will be made on the nomination of a committee chaired by the Director of Ts”kel Graduate Studies Program, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5600 | 2025W | Margaret Ho Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $3,050 have been endowed by Margaret Ho for students in Medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5602 | 2025W | Harold Krivel Prize in Paediatrics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $900 prize has been endowed by the family of Dr. Harold Krivel in his honour. The award is offered to a student in third year medicine who excels in paediatrics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5603 | 2025W | Douglas and Jean Bailey Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $18,300 have been endowed from the estate of Jean Bailey and alternate between Medicine and Pharmacy beginning with Pharmacy in 1996. The awards are made on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 5605 | 2025W | Victor Hertzman Memorial Prize in Cardiology Fund | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1,600 prize has been endowed in memory of Victor Hertzman by his family. The award is offered to a student in the M.D. program who has demonstrated interest and achievement in Cardiology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Division of Cardiology in the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5606 | 2025W | Roland W Lauener Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $3,450 scholarship has been endowed by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Roland W. Lauener. It is awarded to a fourth year student based on excellent communication skills and academic performance demonstrated in the third year internal medicine rotation. Dr. Lauener graduated from UBC’s MD program in 1956, and specialized in internal medicine, with sub-specialties in endocrinology and nephrology. He returned to UBC as a professor in 1965 and proceeded to serve the university in many roles, including: Acting Head, Department of Medicine; Deputy Head, VGH Department of Medicine; Acting Head, Division of Internal Medicine; and Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (1973-1994), responsible for the MD undergraduate students and curriculum. Dr. Lauener was a passionate educator who received a number of teaching awards, including UBC’s prestigious Killam Award in 1992. To Dr. Lauener, or Rolly as he was known to most of his colleagues, teaching was a priority and he made learning a pleasure. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5607 | 2025W | Andrew Neil McTaggart Memorial Prize in Psychiatry Fund | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychiatry | V | A prize of $300 has been endowed in memory of Dr. Andrew Neil McTaggart by friends and colleagues. The award is offered to a student who has demonstrated interest and academic achievement in the study of child and adolescent psychiatry and is made on the recommendation of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5608 | 2025W | Gwynne-Vaughan Memorial Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $26,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Adelaide Ann Vaughan Bateman in memory of her parents and are offered to promising and deserving students in Medicine. Consideration is given to achievement but also to personal qualities and character. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5609 | 2025W | Margaret Patterson Memorial Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A scholarship of $2,750 has been endowed by Captain C.Y. Wu and Dr. C.H. Wu and augmented through a bequest by Irene R. Brown in memory of Margaret Patterson. The award is offered to a student exhibiting a special interest in the study and treatment of cancer and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Medicine. |
| 5610 | 2025W | Harry and Martha Virginia Small Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $3,450 have been endowed through a bequest by Martha Virginia Small for students in Medicine. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5611 | 2025W | Ethlyn Trapp Memorial Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Two scholarships of $1,875 each have been endowed by the British Columbia members of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada in memory of Dr. Ethlyn Trapp. The awards are offered to students in second, third or fourth year Medicine, with preference given to students with demonstrated interest in women’s health. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5612 | 2025W | Robert Driscoll Memorial Prize in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1,500 prize has been endowed in memory of Dr. Robert Driscoll by family, friends and colleagues. The award is offered to an outstanding 3rd or 4th year student with preference given to a student from a rural community. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5613 | 2025W | Janet Louise Berryman Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | V | Scholarships totalling $16,500 have been endowed through a bequest by Janet Louise Berryman. The awards are offered to students in the Faculty of Medicine, including those in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the Department of Physical Therapy. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5613 | 2025W | Janet Louise Berryman Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $16,500 have been endowed through a bequest by Janet Louise Berryman. The awards are offered to students in the Faculty of Medicine, including those in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the Department of Physical Therapy. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5613 | 2025W | Janet Louise Berryman Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | Scholarships totalling $16,500 have been endowed through a bequest by Janet Louise Berryman. The awards are offered to students in the Faculty of Medicine, including those in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the Department of Physical Therapy. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5616 | 2025W | William, Sadie and Edwin Rowan Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $46,400 have been endowed through a bequest by Edwin Rowan. The awards are offered to students in the Faculty of Medicine and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5617 | 2025W | Harry and Florence Dennison Fellowship in Medical Research | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $12,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Florence Helen Dennison for masters and doctoral students undertaking research in Medicine. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5618 | 2025W | Eugenie Phyllis and Philip Edward Reid Memorial Prize in Morphological Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | V | A $1,800 prize has been endowed by Janet Reid in memory of her husband Professor Philip E. Reid, who served tirelessly as Coordinator of the B.M.L.Sc. program from 1980 to 1994, and in memory of his mother, Eugenie Phyllis Reid, who encouraged and supported his life-long love of science. The prize is awarded to the graduating student in the B.M.L.Sc. program with the highest overall academic standing in morphological sciences courses (Pathology 304, Pathology 305, Pathology 404). The award is made by nomination of the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Committee. |
| 5619 | 2025W | Dorothy Helmer Scholarship in Medicine | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $7,100 have been endowed through a bequest by Dorothy Evelyn Helmer for masters and doctoral students in Medicine undertaking research concerning infectious diseases. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5620 | 2025W | Faculty of Medicine 50th Anniversary Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $10,650 have been endowed for M.D. students in honour of the Faculty of Medicine’s 50th anniversary at the University of British Columbia. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5621 | 2025W | David M.C. Chan Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $1200 have been endowed in honour of Professor David M.C. Chan for students in the M.D. program participating in an international elective or exchange. |
| 5622 | 2025W | Doretta Lee Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $6,100 have been endowed in memory of Doretta Lee for students enrolled in the M.D. program. |
| 5623 | 2025W | Lisa McClintock Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $850 have been endowed by family and friends in memory of Lisa McClintock for second year students in the M.D. program. Before Lisa died tragically in 1997 at the age of 18, she planned to pursue a career as an environmental engineer. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5624 | 2025W | Sidney Kaplan Prize in Family Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1000 prize has been endowed by the family of Dr. Sidney Kaplan for students enrolled in the M.D. undergraduate program who achieve academic excellence in the Department of Family Medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Family Medicine. |
| 5625 | 2025W | Hy and Lee Schechter Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,600 have been endowed in honour of Hy and Lee Schechter for students entering the final year of graduate studies in the Department of Health Care and Epidemiology who combine academic excellence with contributions to the University and to improvements in health in communities. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5626 | 2025W | Victor Gomel Award in Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | V | Awards totalling $3,950 have been endowed by Dr. Victor Gomel for graduates of the UBC M.D. Program entering the UBC residency program in Obstetrics and Gynaecology who have a high academic standing and who best display an aptitude for the subject. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5627 | 2025W | Ted and Fiona Leung Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1300 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues of Ted and Fiona Leung, honouring the life-long contribution of Ted Leung to the practice of accounting and auditing at Vancouver City Hall. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine to students in the M.D. Program who have demonstrated excellence in the study of internal medicine. |
| 5628 | 2025W | G. B. John Mancini Resident Research Achievement Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Medical Postgraduate Education | V | A $500 prize is offered to a Senior Resident or Fellow in the Department of Medicine who has participated consistently and at a high level in the Resident Research Day Symposium through presentation of original research. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Medicine. |
| 5629 | 2025W | James Miller Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Medical Genetics | V | A $1000 prize has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of James Miller, founding head of the Department of Medical Genetics at UBC. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Award Committee of the Department of Medical Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine to a doctoral student, registered in the final year of the Medical Genetics Program. |
| 5631 | 2025W | Ken C. K. Wong Memorial Award for Clinical Teaching | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | A $2,000 award has been endowed in memory of Dr. Ken C.K. Wong by his wife, Alice Wong, to recognize an anesthesia resident for outstanding clinical teaching of medical students in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics. |
| 5632 | 2025W | Richard Edward Beck Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Medical Postgraduate Education | V | A $850 prize has been endowed by his family in honour of Dr. Richard E. Beck for an outstanding contribution to clinical teaching by a senior resident/subspecialty resident in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Beck was hired in 1953 as the first clinical teaching fellow in the Department at the time the first graduating class was doing their clinical clerkship. He was a member of the clinical teaching faculty until his retirement. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Medicine. |
| 5633 | 2025W | Richard A. Robertson Memorial Service Award in Medicine | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,200 service award has been endowed by Richard A. Robertson’s wife, family and friends to honour and remember him. A UBC graduate (B.A.1971), he was known for his intellect, curiosity, passion and pushing the envelope. This award is intended for graduate students, with a supervisor whose primary appointment is in the Faculty of Medicine, undertaking research into HIV/AIDS, with consideration also given to those studying other infectious diseases or immune disorders. Adjudication is based on academic standing and research potential, as well as demonstrated leadership skills, involvement in extracurricular activities and commitment to community service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5634 | 2025W | The Midwifery Award of Excellence | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Midwifery Program | V | A $500 prize is awarded by the University to the student standing at the head of the graduating class in the Bachelor of Midwifery degree. The award is made on the recommendation of the Division of Midwifery. |
| 5635 | 2025W | Dandelion Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Prizes totalling $1,700 have been endowed through a bequest by Edward Donald Greathed for one or more deserving students in the Faculty of Medicine who have achieved high standing in Endocrinology. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5636 | 2025W | Morton and Irene Dodek Prize in Family Practice | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $700 prize has been endowed by the family of Dr. Morton and Mrs. Irene Dodek for an outstanding graduating student in the M.D. Program who shows promise for a successful career in family practice. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Family Practice in the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5639 | 2025W | George W. Leroux Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Surgery | V | Scholarships totalling $52,750 have been endowed through a bequest by Georgia Michele Leroux for students in the Faculty of Medicine who have demonstrated an interest in and an aptitude for the field of surgery. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5640 | 2025W | Robert W. Ford Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $10,950 have been endowed through a bequest by Robert W. Ford administered by the University of Victoria Foundation. The scholarships are offered annually on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine at The University of British Columbia to outstanding M.D. students in the Island Medical Program. |
| 5641 | 2025W | D. Keith MacDonald Scholarship in Family Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $23,350 scholarship has been endowed by his family in honour of D. Keith MacDonald (B.Sc.A.1947, M.P.H.1950-U.N.C., M.D.1960), on the occasion of Dr. MacDonald’s eightieth birthday, to celebrate his long and distinguished career in family medicine. Dr. MacDonald was President of his medical school class (1956-60) and was appointed in 1990 as a Clinical Professor in UBC’s Department of Family Practice. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine to an M.D. student who has demonstrated leadership skills and an interest in and aptitude for family medicine. |
| 5642 | 2025W | Albert Hung Chao Hong Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $5,800 have been endowed through a gift by Albert Hung Chao Hong administered by the University of Victoria Foundation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine of The University of British Columbia to outstanding M.D. students in the Island Medical Program. |
| 5643 | 2025W | Kelowna General Hospital Foundation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $2,950 have been endowed through the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation for students entering or continuing studies in the M.D. Program after completion of one or more years of undergraduate study at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5644 | 2025W | Robert N. and Patricia Young Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $7,500 has been endowed through a gift by Robert and Patricia Young administered by the University of Victoria Foundation. The scholarships are offered annually on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine at The University of British Columbia to outstanding M.D. students entering the Island Medical Program, with preference for students who have graduated from a secondary school on Vancouver Island and who have demonstrated community service. |
| 5645 | 2025W | Eric L. Smith M.D. Memorial Prize in Ophthalmology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences | V | Prize(s) totalling $1,850 have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. Eric Lawrence Smith (B.A.Sc.1942, B.A. 1945, M.D. McGill 1949) for third year M.D. student(s) who have demonstrated an interest in and an aptitude for a career in ophthalmology. Eric specialized in ophthalmology and practiced in Vancouver for over forty years as a surgeon at VGH, clinical professor at UBC, and in private practice. A pioneer in the use of the operating microscope in B.C. in corneal transplant and general eye surgery, he enjoyed passing on his knowledge to students. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Ophthalmology in the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5647 | 2025W | Annette Elisabeth Hacking Memorial Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychiatry | V | A $1,750 award has been endowed by the George and Elsa Hacking family, and by friends and colleagues, to honour and remember Dr. Annette Elisabeth Hacking. A UBC graduate (M.D. 1985, F.R.C.P.C. 1992 psychiatry), in public and private practice she cared for those with serious psychological illnesses. Annette lived with enthusiasm and compassion, supporting many humanitarian causes, believing that the good in humanity will prevail. The award is for an M.D. student with an aptitude for and an interest in mental health. Adjudication is based on leadership skills, commitment to community service and demonstrated social conscience. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychiatry. |
| 5648 | 2025W | Lawrence and Maggie Burr Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $2,250 award has been endowed by Dr. Lawrence Burr (M.D. 1964) and Maggie Burr (B.Mus. 1964) for an M.D. student who has successfully completed at least one year of the medical undergraduate program and demonstrates a strong commitment to the classical performing arts. For many years, both Larry and Maggie have publicly performed solo and choral music, and continue to contribute to wider cultural life in British Columbia. They are pleased to be able to support those whose interests are both Medicine and Music. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5649 | 2025W | Ernest K. Murakami Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $5,400 have been endowed in honour of Ernest K. Murakami (B.A. 1953, M.D. 1958) for students in the M.D. Program participating in an Infectious Disease elective. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5650 | 2025W | Dr. Jone Chang Memorial Award in Anesthesiology Excellence | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | A $2,350 award has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Jone Chang, who had a keen interest in the training of Anesthesiology Residents. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine to an Anesthesiology Resident who is deemed to be the best overall graduating resident and most well-rounded in all seven CanMeds roles (medical expert, communicator, collaborator, health advocate, manager, scholar and professional). |
| 5651 | 2025W | Dr. Jone Chang Memorial Prize in Chronic Pain | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | A $1,600 prize has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Jone Chang. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine to an Anesthesiology Resident who excels in the study and practice of chronic pain management during the residency. Dr. Chang had a keen interest and strong desire to further this area of anesthesiology. |
| 5652 | 2025W | Chinese Canadian Medical Society (B.C.) Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been endowed by the Chinese Canadian Medical Society (B.C.) for an M.D. student who has demonstrated an interest in and an aptitude for medical practice in rural communities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, with preference for a student in the second year of the M.D. Program. |
| 5653 | 2025W | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Kiran van Rijn Centenary Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Medical Postgraduate Education | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been endowed by Dr. Theo van Rijn (Head of the UBC Division of PM&R from 2002 to 2007) in memory of his son, Kiran van Rijn (1975-2005). Kiran was a dedicated student, a scholar, an aspiring researcher, and a committed athlete who, in his time, contributed to UBC’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency program both directly and indirectly. Candidates for the scholarship must be active residents in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training Program, demonstrate scholarly and research excellence, and demonstrate qualities of a caring, dedicated clinician. The award is made on the recommendation of the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5654 | 2025W | Younger Family Centenary Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $3,050 award has been endowed by the family of the late Dr. Andrew H. Younger of Calgary (B.A.Sc.1945, M.A.Sc.1946) for a student in the M.D. Program who has achieved good academic standing and demonstrated significant contributions or leadership in student associations, community services, athletics and/or cultural activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5655 | 2025W | Speech and Hearing BC Travel Award in Audiology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $1,500 have been made available annually through a gift from Speech and Hearing BC for graduate students in the School of Audiology & Speech Sciences who are conducting their externship in audiology outside of the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley but within British Columbia. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Audiology & Speech Sciences, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5656 | 2025W | Speech and Hearing BC Travel Award in Speech Pathology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $1,500 have been made available annually through a gift from Speech and Hearing BC for graduate students in the School of Audiology & Speech Sciences who are conducting their externship in speech pathology outside of the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley but within British Columbia. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Audiology & Speech Sciences, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5657 | 2025W | Dr. Adam Margesson Award in Addictions Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $2,100 award has been endowed by classmates, friends and family in honour of Dr. Adam Margesson (M.D. 2008) for an M.D. student, in any year of study, who has demonstrated an interest in and commitment to addictions medicine. The award serves to carry on Adam’s passion and involvement with addictions medicine and provide opportunity for other students to follow in his footsteps. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5658 | 2025W | Mark Cohen Prize in Ophthalmology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1,000 prize is offered to an undergraduate medical student in the Doctor of Medicine Program at the Faculty of Medicine who will be pursuing a residency in a Canadian ophthalmology post-graduate training program and who, in the opinion of the Department of Ophthalmology, shows promise to be an outstanding clinician. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 5659 | 2025W | Yamuna KALYANPUR Prize in Obstetrics and Gynecology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | V | A $1,000 prize is offered in honour of Dr. Yamuna Kalyanpur, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Faculty of Medicine. The award is to be given out to an Obstetrics and Gynaecology resident who is in the top 10% academically and embodies the other personal qualities that Dr Kalyanpur processes such as kindness and compassion. The award can be given out to a resident in either the PGY-4 or PGY-5 year of training and it may or may not be given out every year. |
| 5660 | 2025W | Dr. Charlotte Thomson Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $3,000 have been endowed through a bequest from Dr. Charlotte Thomson for students entering the third year of the M.D. Program with preference that the scholarships go to female M.D. candidates. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5661 | 2025W | Dr. and Mrs. Victor Fenyo Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1,950 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by Kathleen Katalin Schaffer for a student in the M.D. Program. The award is made on the recommendation of Dr. and/or Mrs. Dwight Peretz and the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5662 | 2025W | Dr. Dimitrios Giannoulis Prize Overseas Rotation Research Project Anesthesia | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | Prizes totalling $23,500 have been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in the Department of Anesthesia, Vancouver Acute Health Services (VGH and UBCH) in memory of Dr. Dimitrios Giannoulis for UBC Anesthesia Residents in Training, to support travel abroad to provide educational and clinical services or to complete a research project abroad. Dr. Giannoulis brought expertise, energy and enthusiasm to his anesthetic practice at VAHS as well as to the advancement of the study of anesthesiology at UBC. His tenure as Director of Anesthesia Undergraduate Training had a significant impact on many UBC medical students and their decision to pursue specialty training in anesthesia. In 2004, Dr. Giannoulis completed post-fellowship training in ultra-sound guided regional anesthesia at the Toronto Western Hospital. He was key in establishing the Division of Regional Anesthesia at VAHS, becoming the first head of that division. Dr. Giannoulis passed at the age of 38 on March 23, 2008 and will be greatly missed by all who knew him; he was a man whose presence brightened a room and made all things seem possible. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Anesthesia, Pharmacology and Therapeutics in consultation with the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5663 | 2025W | Dr. Dimitrios Giannoulis Memorial Prize in Regional Anesthesia | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | Prizes totalling $1,000 have been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in the Department of Anesthesia, Vancouver Acute Health Services (VGH and UBCH) in memory of Dr. Dimitrios Giannoulis for UBC Anesthesia Residents in Training, who have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, compassionate patient care and excelled in the study of regional anesthesia during their residentcy at UBC. Dr. Giannoulis brought expertise, energy and enthusiasm to his anesthetic practice at VAHS as well as to the advancement of the study of anesthesiology at UBC. His tenure as Director of Anesthesia Undergraduate Training had a significant impact on many UBC medical students and their decision to pursue specialty training in anesthesia. In 2004, Dr. Giannoulis completed post-fellowship training in ultra-sound guided regional anesthesia at the Toronto Western Hospital. He was key in establishing the Division of Regional Anesthesia at VAHS, becoming the first head of that division. Dr. Giannoulis passed at the age of 38 on March 23, 2008 and will be greatly missed by all who knew him; he was a man whose presence brightened a room and made all things seem possible. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Anesthesia, Pharmacology and Therapeutics in consultation with the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5664 | 2025W | Philip W. Leong Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $2,200 scholarship has been endowed by Dr. Philip Leong (M.D. 1973) for a student in the M.D. Program at The University of British Columbia for outstanding academic and clinical achievement as determined by the Faculty of Medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5665 | 2025W | Basil Boulton Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $2,030 have been endowed through a gift by family and friends of Basil Boulton administered by the University of Victoria Foundation. The scholarships are offered annually on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine at The University of British Columbia to outstanding third or fourth year M.D. students in the Island Medical Program, with preference for students pursuing an interest in pediatrics and /or international health. |
| 5666 | 2025W | Dr. Aneez Mohamed Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Cardiology Division | V | Awards totalling $500 have been endowed by friends and family in honour of Dr. Aneez Mohamed. The awards are for cardiology residents who have demonstrated a special interest in medical education and teaching, or display a strong role in curriculum development. This award will serve to carry on Dr. Mohamed’s passion and interest in medical education and curriculum development. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Post Graduate Program in Cardiology Committee within the Faculty of Medicine, in conjunction with feedback from trainees. |
| 5667 | 2025W | Dr Morton Dodek Award in Family Practice | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Family Practice | V | A $1,950 award has been endowed to a resident in the Department of Family Practice who demonstrates care, compassion, and competency. The award was created by Dr. Arthur and Judith Dodek in honour of Dr. Morton Dodek, a graduate of UBC’s first medical class in 1954 who spent many years as a full service family physician and exemplified commitment to family medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of the Family Practice Residency Program in the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5670 | 2025W | Kerry and Sarah Morrissey (Telford) Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Family Practice | V | Awards totalling $7,800 have been endowed to offset overseas travel expenses for medical residents in the R3 Enhanced Skills in Global Health in the Faculty of Medicine. The program requires residents to pursue an overseas placement as a physician for several months as part of their training. The award is named in memory of Dr. Kerry Telford Morrissey and her daughter Sarah Morrissey, who died in a float plane accident near Saturna Island, BC in 2009. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Division of Global Health within the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5671 | 2025W | Dr. Gary Randhawa Memorial Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been endowed by the B.C. Medical Association and the B.C. Medical Foundation for students in any year who are enrolled in the Southern Medical Program at The University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus. Preference will be given to students with a record of community service in health care. The awards are established in honour of Dr. Gary Randhawa and his lifelong work and vision in furthering health education and health promotion in local communities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5672 | 2025W | Nis Schmidt History of Surgery Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Surgery | V | Prize(s) totalling $2,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Nis Schmidt to stimulate interest and documentation in the history of surgery. Prizes will be awarded to students with a publishable grade paper on a topic of historical surgical interest based on a recommendation from the Department of Surgery. Papers will be prepared for oral presentation at the annual Dr. Nis Schmidt Surgical update in December or at the Surgical History Club. The paper can address a topic of local, national or international interest in any field of surgery – biographical, developmental, clinical, technical, educational and ethical and is open to undergraduate medical students and residents in any surgical discipline. Recommendation is made by the Department of Surgery. |
| 5673 | 2025W | Andrew Seal Award in the Arts and Humanities in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $3,850 have been endowed to provide one or more awards to fourth year graduating students in the MD Program who have made significant contributions during their undergraduate medical training in the arts and humanities. Recommendation is made in the spring by the Faculty. |
| 5675 | 2025W | William J. GODOLPHIN Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | V | A prize of $300 is awarded to the graduating student in the BMLSc program who has demonstrated excellence in critical thinking. The award is made on the recommendation of the coordinators of BMLSc courses that emphasize critical thinking (Path 404, Path 405, Path 406 and Path 407). Recommendation is made by the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5676 | 2025W | Eva Hannah Parlee Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1,200 scholarship is offered from the Estate of Eva Hannah Parlee to an outstanding student entering the Island Medical Program. Recommendation is made by the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5678 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club Maebritte Jeffels Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1,100 scholarship has been endowed by Maebritte Jeffels for a student in the MD program who has demonstrated an aptitude for and interest in Orthopaedic Medicine. Mrs. Jeffels suffered from polio as a child, which sparked her interest in Orthopaedic Medicine. She eventually became an orthopaedic nurse in England and served in a clinic there during World War II. When Mrs. Jeffels and her husband, Ronald Jeffels, moved to Vancouver in 1951 for him to take an appointment with UBC’s French Department, Mrs. Jeffels became involved in the Faculty Women’s Club, and served as President from 1961-1962. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Orthopaedics in the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5679 | 2025W | Antonio and Iolanda Giuseppina Minicucci Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Three awards of $2,200 each are offered to students in their 3rd or 4th year in the MD program to recognize outstanding academic achievement with demonstrated service to the community. This award is established in loving memory of Antonio Minicucci by his wife, Iolanda Giuseppina. Antonio and Iolanda Giuseppina, who immigrated to Canada in 1957, have always been strong believers in the importance of education. They have never had children of their own and, after working hard all their lives, wanted to leave a legacy that would support the next generation by helping deserving students in the future. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5681 | 2025W | Drs. Sydney and Constance Friedman Travel Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Two travel awards totalling $15,150 have been made available through an endowment established by Drs. Sydney and Constance Friedman to graduating MD students with high academic standing who plan to travel outside British Columbia within the first year after graduation. Applicants should submit a short outline (500 word or less) of their travel plans. Unusual requests need not be excluded. The purpose of this award is for the applicant to have the opportunity to see and experience the culture of another area of the world. It is hoped that by having this experience, the applicant will have a better bedside manner and the ability to have a more global perspective of their patients. This award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5682 | 2025W | Robert Wallace Boyd Award in Radiology for Young Investigators | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Radiology | V | An award of $2,500 has been established through a bequest by Dr. Robert Wallace Boyd and the desire of his children to honour their father’s memory. Dr. Boyd was the first teaching professor of radiology in the UBC Faculty of Medicine and a pioneer in the development of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology in Canada. Income from the fund supports awards in the Department of Radiology for residents who have made a significant contribution to a research project, covering supplies and services related to the research. Awards are made based on a recommendation from the Department of Radiology. |
| 5683 | 2025W | Medicine Class of 1979 Entrance Scholarship in Public Health | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships of $1,000 are offered to MD students taking a break from their medical studies to pursue a Masters in Public Health within the School of Population and Public Health, or pursuing a joint MD/MPH degree. Scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, to students with high academic standing entering the MPH program. |
| 5684 | 2025W | Dr. A. Dodek Outstanding Clinical and Ethical Performance in Cardiology Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Cardiology Division | V | A $2,100 award will be granted to a first or second year resident physician in core internal medicine who intends to pursue a residence in cardiology and who demonstrates excellence in clinical care, bedside manner/communication, and ethics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of the Postgraduate Education Program for General Internal Medicine, in consultation with the Division of Cardiology. |
| 5685 | 2025W | Marie Kendall Memorial Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $2,550 have been endowed through a bequest by Marie Kendall (B.A. ’45) for students in the Faculty of Medicine. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 5686 | 2025W | Casiro Family Island Medical Program Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $1,900 have been made available through an endowment established by the Casiro family to support students in financial need in the Island Medical Program who are the first in their immediate family to pursue a career in medicine. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5687 | 2025W | Global Health Travel Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $6,250 have been endowed to provide financial support to one or more fourth-year MD undergraduate students to offset the travel costs of participation in a global health elective. Recipients will demonstrate a commitment to global health across the four years of the MD undergraduate program and must participate in an elective site where there is mutual benefit for the student and the host community. Applications must include a CV and a personal letter describing the applicants’ global health involvement and reasons for selecting the elective site. Awards will be made on the recommendation of the Head, Division of Global Health. |
| 5688 | 2025W | Lotus Light Charity Society Mu-Shu Lee Memorial Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $1,000 have been made available annually by the Family of Mu-Shu Lee to outstanding MD candidate who demonstrates academic excellence. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5692 | 2025W | Tom Henrik Walter Occupational Therapy Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | An award of $1,000 is offered by Heddi and Tony Walter in memory of their dear son Tom, who graduated with a BSc (OT) from UBC in 1988. The award will recognize students in their final year of the MOT program who have excelled in their degree through perseverance and hard work. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Occupational Therapy in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 5693 | 2025W | Echoridge Education Foundation Southern Medical Program Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $2,000 scholarship is offered by the Echoridge Education Foundation for a student in the second year of the UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program. Preference is given to students with a record of community and volunteer service and leadership. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program. |
| 5697 | 2025W | Reichwald Family Foundation Southern Medical Program Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Two awards of $10,000 are offered to MD students in the second year of the Southern Medical Program with first-class academic standing who also demonstrate financial need. Awards are made by the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the Office of Student Affairs of the Southern Medical Program. |
| 5698 | 2025W | Sabitri and Sudhin Memorial Student Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $1,850 are offered by Swaraj K. and Gayatri Chattopadhyay in memory of their Aunt Sabitri and Uncle Sudhin for students in the Faculty of Medicine who are specializing in Oncology. Sabitri and Sudhin both passed away from cancer. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Medicine and, in case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5701 | 2025W | Emily Ling Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $7,600 have been endowed by Dr. Emily Ling, a longtime neonatologist at BC Children’s Hospital and adjunct professor in the UBC Faculty of Medicine. Scholarships are awarded to students in the MD program with a strong academic record, with preference given to those who demonstrate financial need. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5703 | 2025W | William Martin Island Medical Program Student Emergency Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Bursaries totalling $80,887.58 are offered to assist M.D. students in the Island Medical Program who are faced with a financial extraordinary circumstance. Bursaries are awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the Associate Dean of the Island Medical Program. |
| 5704 | 2025W | Kristin Sivertz Memorial Prize in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychiatry | V | A prize of $2,600 has been endowed by the colleagues, friends and family of Dr. Kristin Sivertz in recognition of her many accomplishments as a psychiatrist, medical educator, and senior administrator with the UBC Faculty of Medicine for over 25 years. Kris was a strong, confident, poised, and highly principled individual who was universally admired and beloved for her wisdom, warmth and commitment to the practice of medicine. A consummate professional, Kris called upon all of us to be better and do better by our patients, colleagues and students. This prestigious prize is offered to a third or fourth year MD student who embodies Kris’ many extraordinary personal qualities by demonstrating development of the core competencies of an exceptional physician early in their medical training. The prize is made upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5707 | 2025W | ITCC Award for Cardiovascular Research Excellence in Adult Cardiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Cardiology Division | V | A $3,050 award has been made available through an endowment established by the International Taoist Church of Canada to support an adult cardiology resident or clinical fellow in recognition of the successful publication of research findings in the field of adult cardiology or presentation at a national or international conference. Recognizing the need to support the next generation of cardiologists, the International Taoist Church of Canada wishes to establish this award to support research excellence in the field of cardiology at the University of British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the UBC Division of Cardiology. |
| 5708 | 2025W | ITCC Award for Cardiovascular Research Excellence in Pediatric Cardiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Cardiology Division | V | A $3,050 award has been made available through an endowment established by the International Taoist Church of Canada to support a pediatric cardiology resident or clinical fellow in recognition of the successful publication of research findings in the field of pediatric cardiology or presentation at a national or international conference. Recognizing the need to support the next generation of pediatric cardiologists, the International Taoist Church of Canada wishes to establish this award to support pediatric research excellence in the field of cardiology at the University of British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the UBC Divisions of Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiology. |
| 5709 | 2025W | ITCC Award in Humanitarianism | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Cardiology Division | V | A $3,050 award has been made available through an endowment established by the International Taoist Church of Canada to support a cardiology resident or clinical fellow in recognition of demonstrated moderation, compassion and humility in community service and/or volunteerism. The International Taoist Church of Canada wishes to establish this award in support of cardiology trainees who emulate the core values of Taoism. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine in consultation with the UBC Division of Cardiology. |
| 5710 | 2025W | Dr Albert Pace-Floridia Memorial Award in Anesthesiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics | V | A $3,650 award has been made available through an endowment established by Erika Pace-Floridia, in full support personally, professionally and in loving memory of her husband, Dr. Albert Pace-Floridia, M.D., B. Pharm., D.A. (McGill), F.R.C.P.C., F.A.C.A., Anesthesiologist. Founder of the Surrey Memorial Hospital Pain Clinic, Dr. Albert Pace-Floridia was a passionate pioneer in pain management who dedicated his life to serve Medicine for almost fifty years and focused his last twenty-eight years on chronic pain management. The award is offered to an anesthesiology resident who has demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, compassionate patient care and who has excelled in the study of anesthesia during his/her residency at UBC. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5711 | 2025W | Dr. Stephen D. Clarke Resident Travel Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Neurology Division | V | An $6,350 award has been made available through an endowment established in honour of Dr. Stephen D. Clarke for a third or fourth year Neurology resident who demonstrates strong clinical and communication skills as well as commitment to and strength in teaching. The award will be used for a Neurology resident to attend a conference related to the recipient’s interest in Neuroscience or medical education. The award was created in honour of Dr. Stephen D. Clarke, a masterful clinician and a dedicated and consummate teacher for the Division of Neurology at St. Paul’s Hospital between 1985 and 2014. The award is made on the recommendation of the Neurology Awards Committee. |
| 5712 | 2025W | Helmut and Donna MEISL Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $10,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Helmut (B.Sc. 1970, M.D. 1976) and Mrs. Donna Meisl for outstanding M.D. students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine. Preference will be given to students that demonstrate an interest in general medicine, family practice or other areas of primary care. After completing his education in medicine at UBC, Helmut worked as an emergency care doctor. Donna is an artist and graduated with a B.F.A. at the California College of the Arts, majoring in drawing and sculpture. Helmut and Donna established the award to highlight the importance of family doctors and to encourage students to pursue a career in this specialty in health care. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5715 | 2025W | Award in Medicine for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | Awards totalling $1,500 have been made available annually for Indigenous students with demonstrated interest in improving the health of Indigenous people. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health. |
| 5720 | 2025W | Peter GRANGER Memorial Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $1,450 award has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. Peter Granger (1939 – 2012) for a 4th year M.D. student with a demonstrated interest in family medicine, a commitment to working with vulnerable populations and with demonstrated financial need. The award was created by UBC’s clinical faculty members in the Division of Family Practice in the Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Granger dedicated his career to improving medical care for the marginalized inner city populations including those with mental health issues, HIV, Hepatitis and addictions, as well as Indigenous youth and the 2SLGBTQIA communities. He was the Director of UBC’s Division of Inner City Medicine for the Department of Medicine, where he tirelessly worked to develop curriculum and conduct research for marginalized inner city populations. He also served as the Medical Coordinator for the Three Bridges Community Health Centre, a Vancouver inner city clinic. He was awarded in the Geeta Gupta Equity and Diversity Award by the College of Family Physicians of Canada in recognition of his outstanding service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5721 | 2025W | Cindy JORDAN-ORLAW Memorial Awd in Health Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | Awards totalling $1,850 have been made available through an endowment established by the friends and family of Dr. Cindy Jordan-Orlaw for Indigenous students with young families enrolled in a health sciences program at UBC. Born in Inuvik, NWT, Cindy was one of the first Indigenous women and the first Inuit to graduate from the UBC M.D. program. Following her graduation in 2002, she went on to practice as a family physician in the North and continued to mentor Indigenous students. During her career, Cindy was President of the Northwest Territories Medical Association and Chief Medical Officer of the Northwest Territories. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5723 | 2025W | N.G. CHAKRABARTI and Indra N. Chakrabarti Memorial Studt Scholarship in Oncology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $1,900 have been made available through an endowment established by Swaraj K. and Gayatri Chattopadhyay in memory of Mrs. Chattopadhyay’s father N.G. and her brother Indra for students in the Faculty of Medicine who are specializing in Oncology. N. G. Chakrabarti (1912-1984) devoted many years of his life as an Expert Foundry Engineer all over the world on behalf of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Indra Chakrabarti (1947-2015) was born in Calcutta, India and made his way to Canada in 1981. Indra had many years of experience in Foundry Engineering and was an expert in ferrous metal casting. He dedicated his life to making other people happy. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine and in the case of a graduate student in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5727 | 2025W | UBC FACULTY of Medicine Clinician-Investigator Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Renewable scholarships totalling up to $78,000 are offered annually to graduate students involved in biomedical or biological sciences or bioengineering research in the Faculty of Medicine. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents and either hold or be pursuing an MD from UBC. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Medicine in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5728 | 2025W | FACULTY of Medicine Summer Student Research Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Experimental Medicine Program | A | Awards of up to $3,200 each are available to undergraduate students conducting summer research projects through the Faculty of Medicine Summer Student Research Program. Students enrolled in the MD undergraduate program or in a direct entry undergraduate program at UBC are eligible. Students are required to submit an application to the Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Office to be considered for the award. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5729 | 2025W | FACULTY of Medicine Student Travel Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Experimental Medicine Program | V | The Faculty of Medicine provides travel awards of up to $500 to MD undergraduate students for extracurricular research activities. The award will assist with travel costs to an official conference, symposium or research exchange outside of British Columbia. Students must have presented research or other scholarly work at the conference or participated in a research exchange to be eligible. Students are required to submit an application and travel expense receipts to Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Office to be considered for the award. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5730 | 2025W | Yan P. SO Award in Family Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | One or more awards totalling $3,400 are offered through an endowment established in honour of Yan P. So, MD 1958 to graduating MD students planning to pursue full service family practice. Dedicated to the art of family medicine for fifty-six years, Dr. So was recognized by Fraser Health Authority as a remarkable example of caregiving. He strived to address the root causes of patients’ illnesses and to provide care where needed – his office, community hospitals, patients’ homes, long-term care residences – often into the evenings and on weekends. Treating patients regardless of circumstance, disease, time involved or remuneration, he said his greatest reward was to doctor generations of families. They remember him as an outstanding physician and honourable man who knew and valued them: You always had time to listen. We never felt rushed. You took as much time as was needed and supported us through every decision. He took to heart this aphorism learned at medical school: Give patients your full attention in the examining room, as if they are the most important persons in the room. And never look at your watch. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5731 | 2025W | Katie and Frank Chang Memorial Prize in Brain Health | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Neurology Division | V | Prizes totalling $1,250 are made available through an endowment established by family and friends in memory of Katie and Frank Chang. The prizes recognize graduating MD students with a strong academic record who plan to pursue brain health as a part of their postgraduate training. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5732 | 2025W | Dr. Graham Clay Presidential Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Surgery | V | A $19,250 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Ms. Jennifer Clay and Mrs. Sarah McLeod, in memory of their father, Dr. Graham Clay (M.D. 1956), with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, to a fourth-year MD undergraduate student demonstrating outstanding ability in surgical studies and the promise of an exceptional career in surgery. This student will have been matched to a surgical residency. Dr. Clay had a fulfilling career as a surgeon, specializing in breast cancer treatment. He was highly regarded by his colleagues, students and patients alike. Dr. Clay helped develop the Screening Mammography Program of BC, was a Clinical Professor Emeritus at UBC and served as the Medical Director of the Clinical Practice Subunit of General Surgery at VGH. His legacy lives on in the patients he saved and the students he taught over his well-lived 85 years. In recognition of his incredible contributions to the medical field, this prestigious prize recognizes a medical student on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine and in consultation with the Department of Surgery. |
| 5734 | 2025W | Barbara Berthon Award in Ovarian Cancer Research | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | V | Awards totalling $2,700 have been made available through an endowment established by Paul Berthon in memory of his wife, Barbara Berthon (1947-2015), for M.D., Master’s or Ph.D. students who demonstrate academic excellence in ovarian cancer research. Barbara was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and studied interior design at the University of Manitoba. After graduating in 1969, she moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, where she worked for a number of architectural practices specializing in the design of residential, institutional and health care projects. Barbara carried out specialized research into interior and architectural materials for institutional and health care facilities and was responsible for detailed space and equipment planning, the co-ordination of materials, finishes and colours and the selection of furniture and furnishings for a number of health care facilities throughout British Columbia, including Langley Memorial Hospital, Burnaby General Hospital, Mission Memorial Hospital, and the BC Childrens Hospital in Vancouver. Barbara passed away in 2015 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. The awards are made on the recommendations of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5735 | 2025W | Doctors of BC Presidential Scholars Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $40,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Doctors of BC, with a portion of the funds being matched from the University of British Columbia, for outstanding students entering the M.D. undergraduate program. Criteria for these entrance awards include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, or school. Preference will be given to students whose community involvement or volunteerism emphasizes healthcare. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the M.D. degree is obtained (whichever is shorter). Representing over 14,000 physicians, residents and medical students, Doctors of BC works to promote the highest standard of healthcare by providing its members with the services and support they need to enhance their professional experience. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5738 | 2025W | Aurel Chanady Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $3,120 have been made available annually though an endowment established by an estate gift from Adele Chanady and held at the University of Victoria, in memory of her husband Aurel Chanady, for outstanding M.D. students in the Island Medical Program. Preference will be given to students with an interest in pursuing a career in family practice. Aurel was a doctor in his native Hungary and moved to Canada shortly before World War II. He practiced chiropracty in Nanaimo for over thirty years. Adele worked as a job counselor for the Department of Manpower and Immigration for twenty-four years. The Chanadys spent their retirement in Victoria. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5739 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club Mary and Michael Gerry Prize in Family Practice | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Prizes totalling $2,400 have been made available through an endowment established by Mrs. Mary Gerry and the late Dr. Michael Gerry for outstanding domestic fourth-year M.D. students who have demonstrated academic excellence and are pursuing a career in family practice. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5740 | 2025W | Harry Stothers Charitable Foundation Award in Family Practice | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $20,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Harry Stothers Charitable Foundation for fourth-year M.D. students assigned to a family practice residence. This award was established in recognition of the care received from their primary family physicians by several generations of the Stothers family. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5741 | 2025W | Maija Leivo and Ian Herring Midwifery Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Midwifery Program | V | Entrance awards totalling $2,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Maija Leivo and Ian Herring for students entering the Bachelor of Midwifery program. Preference will be given to candidates who are (1) from rural or remote areas, (2) First Nations, Inuit, or Mtis students of Canada, (3) from a group that is underrepresented within the Midwifery student population or (4) first-generation post-secondary students in their family. Candidates will demonstrate a desire to practice midwifery in under-served communities in BC. Financial need may be considered. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the Bachelor of Midwifery degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Maija and Ian are BC-based documentary filmmakers who established this award to give back to the midwifery community as an expression of their gratitude for the excellent care midwives provided their family. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Midwifery Program in the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5743 | 2025W | Mr. Naotaka Ide Memorial Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Noriko Ide in memory of her husband Naotaka Ide (19372019) for outstanding students enrolled in the M.D. program. Preference will be given to a student with an interest in neurodegenerative disease research. Mr. Ide was an international patent attorney for Toyota for most of his career. He was also an engineer and a professional piano player. He suffered from dementia later in life and wished to give back to the research community through this scholarship. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5744 | 2025W | Wardman Family Scholarship for Indigenous Students in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $2,200 have been made available through an endowment established by the Wardman Family for outstanding Indigenous students enrolled in second year of the M.D. program. The Wardman family is an Indigenous family who are strong supporters of improving the health outcomes of Indigenous communities. They created this scholarship to help support the next generation of Indigenous health care professionals. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5745 | 2025W | Colleen Froese, M.D. and Wayne Brown Award in Rural Health | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $4,350 have been made available through an endowment established by Colleen Froese (B.Sc. 1975, M.D. 1982) and Wayne Brown (B.Com. 1981) for third and fourth year M.D. students who are interested in practicing in a rural community. Preference will be given to students from underserved communities. Financial need may be considered. Dr. Froese grew up in Terrace and understands the need for physicians in rural communities. Dr. Froese and Mr. Brown established this award to help remove barriers for future generations of physicians who wish to contribute to the health and vitality of rural communities, and to improve access to health care for underserved populations. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5746 | 2025W | Dr. David MacPherson Bell Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $120000 ideally valued at $12,000 each, have been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. David MacPherson Bell (1919-2003) for M.D. students in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are interested in practicing in a rural community outside the Lower Mainland after graduation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5747 | 2025W | Dr. Allan Jones Southern Medical Program Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $4,300 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and colleagues of Dr. Allan Jones for fourth-year M.D. students in the Southern Medical Program who are in good academic standing and have worked with underserved populations through community service, volunteerism, or clinical placements. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated service, empathy and resilience during their clinical training. Dr. Allan Jones was the founding Regional Associate Dean, Interior of the Southern Medical Program from 2009 to 2019. He played an integral role in the development and implementation of the Southern Medical Program, the fourth regional distributed site of the UBC Faculty of Medicine and the province of British Columbia. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Southern Medical Program. |
| 5749 | 2025W | Dr. J. Paul Whelan Award in Urology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $1,000 have been made available annually through the University of Victoria for M.D. students in the Island Medical Program who are interested in pursuing a career in urology. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5750 | 2025W | Gwyneth and J.T. Sandy Memorial Award in Surgical Oncology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Surgery | V | Awards totalling $5,500 have been made available annually through a gift from the Gwyneth and J.T. Sandy Memorial Fund for outstanding medical residents in the Department of Surgery who have shown leadership and demonstrated an interest in surgical oncology. Dr. Gwyneth J. Sandy grew up in Red Deer, Alberta and received her medical degree from the University of Manitoba. She served as President of the BC and Yukon Division of the Canadian Cancer Society from 1978 to 1981 and as Director of the National Cancer Institute of Canada. Dr. John Trevor J.T. Sandy (1928-2015) was born in Cavan Township, Ontario and completed his medical degree at University of Western Ontario. He completed his internship and a residency in general surgery at Vancouver General Hospital, where he continued to work as a surgeon until he retired in 1993. He joined the UBC Faculty of Medicine in 1971, where he trained and mentored generations of medical students before his retirement as a Professor Emeritus in 1994. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Surgery. |
| 5752 | 2025W | Dr. Michael Ross Memorial Award in Surgery | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $3,670 have been made available through an endowment established by the Victoria Medical Society and held at the University of Victoria, in memory of Dr. Michael Ross (1935-2020), for fourth-year M.D. students in the Island Medical Program who have been matched to a surgical residency. Preference will be given to students matched to an ENT or vascular surgery residency. Dr. Ross was born in England, where he trained as a family physician. He immigrated to Canada in 1960, and settled in Victoria, British Columbia. He completed a residency in otolaryngology in Seattle, Washington after noticing cancers of the mouth and tongue in his practice. Dr. Ross served as the Chief of Surgery at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, was the President of the Victoria Medical Society, and taught at the University of Victoria. He briefly retired at age seventy, but quickly returned to assisting vascular surgeons in the operating room, retiring at age eighty-five in 2020. This award was established in recognition of Dr. Rosss accomplishments as an otolaryngologist. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5754 | 2025W | Tom Bailey Memorial Award in Family Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Family Practice | V | Awards totalling $2,350 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Tom Bailey (1951-2019) for outstanding first or second-year medical residents in the Department of Family Medicine at the Vancouver Island site. Tom (B.Sc. 1973, M.D. 1976) was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and spent his childhood in British Columbia, Ontario and the United Kingdom. After receiving his medical degree from UBC, he completed his residency in family medicine at Dalhousie University in 1978, and returned to British Columbia to open a family practice in Victoria. Tom served as the Medical Director for Residential Services with the Vancouver Island Health Authority from 2002 to 2019, and was President of the College of Family Physicians of Canada from 2006 to 2007. He was also a clinical associate professor in the UBC Department of Family Practice and an associate professor in the Division of Medical Sciences at the University of Victoria. This award was established in recognition of Toms forty-year career as a family physician and his service to his profession. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Family Medicine. |
| 5755 | 2025W | Dr. Dennis McElgunn Memorial Award in Emergency Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $2,450 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Dr. Dennis McElgunn (1945-2020) for outstanding medical residents in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Vancouver Island site who have demonstrated excellence in clinical care. Dr. McElgunn received his medical degree from the University of Alberta and began his career in emergency medicine at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta in 1975. When Dr. McElgunn began practicing, he was one of the first specialists in emergency medicine in Canada. He practiced for twenty-one years at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, and in 1981 even climbed into a plane that had crashed into the hospital tower to care for the pilot. Dr. McElgunn and his family moved to Victoria, British Columbia in 1996, where he practiced full-time at the Royal Jubilee and Victoria General Hospitals for twenty-four years. This award was established in recognition of Dr. McElgunn’s contributions to emergency medicine. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Emergency Medicine. |
| 5756 | 2025W | Dr. Gordon E. Trueman Radiology Residents’ Research Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Radiology | V | Awards totalling $6,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Gordon E. Trueman (1913-2011) and Carol Trueman (1916-2004), and augmented by friends, family and colleagues. The awards are available for radiology residents whose projects presented at the annual Radiology Research Day are considered the most deserving, based on content, scientific methodology, and presentation. The first place recipient will receive 50% of the available award value, the second 30% and the third 20%. Dr. Trueman (B.A., M.D.) was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and attended the University of Manitoba. He became the fourth radiologist in British Columbia after completing his training in diagnostic radiology at Vancouver General Hospital. He joined the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps during World War II and served in France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. He returned from the war with tuberculosis, and was sent to a sanatorium near Kamloops, British Columbia to recover. While in Kamloops, Dr. Trueman founded the Department of Radiology at Royal Inland Hospital before returning to Vancouver to join the UBC Department of Radiology as an Associate Professor, and Vancouver General Hospital as Head of Radiology. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Radiology. |
| 5757 | 2025W | Carol Hird Memorial Award in Midwifery | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Midwifery Program | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through gift from friends, family and the Midwives Association of British Columbia, in memory of Carol Hird (1946-2020), for students entering the Bachelor of Midwifery Program who have demonstrated an interest in practicing in underserved communities. Preference will be given to candidates who are (1) First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students or (2) from underserved communities. Financial need may be considered. Carol was born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, and completed a nursing qualification at Kingston General Hospital in Hull and a Midwifery Teaching Diploma at the University of Sheffield before immigrating to Canada in 1972. She was a member of the Midwives Association of BC and served as an executive for the International Confederation of Midwives for nine years, including as President in 1993. In 2005 Carol was honoured by the Midwives Association of BC for her work to advance the recognition of professional midwifery in British Columbia, and in 2009 received a North Shore Health Care Award for her leadership accomplishments. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Midwifery Program in the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5758 | 2025W | Department of Orthopaedics Research Day Prize for Graduate Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Orthopaedics | V | Prizes totalling $2,500 have been made available annually by the Department of Orthopaedics for graduate students who give top presentations at the Department’s annual Research Day. The first place recipient will receive $1,500 and the second $1,000. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Department of Orthopaedics. |
| 5759 | 2025W | Department of Orthopaedics Research Day Prize for Medical Residents | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Orthopaedics | V | Prizes totalling $3,000 have been made available annually by the Department of Orthopaedics for medical residents who give top presentations at the Departments annual Research Day. The first place recipient will receive $1,500, the second $1,000 and the third $500. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Department of Orthopaedics. |
| 5760 | 2025W | Judy Lynne Adams Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $1,850 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Norma-Jean Lucille Adams (1932-2020), in memory of her daughter Judy Lynne Adams (1953-1994), for students conducting research into the causes of intellectual disabilities and on improvements in the diagnosis and health of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Judy was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and moved with her family to Burnaby, British Columbia in the 1960s. Norma-Jean established this scholarship in Judy’s memory to support students working to expand our knowledge of intellectual disabilities and to improve the wellbeing of people living with intellectual disabilities. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5761 | 2025W | George and Sylvia Melville Southern Medical Program Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Entrance awards totalling $5,000, valued at $5,000 per student per year, have been made available through an endowment established by George and Sylvia Melville, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia Okanagan, for outstanding M.D. students entering the Southern Medical Program. In addition to academic merit, consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated community involvement and volunteerism. Financial need may be considered. Preference will be given to students in the following order: (1)who have graduated from School District 53, 67 or 58 or (2) who are from the Southern Interior Region. Subject to continued academic standing, the award will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the M.D. degree is obtained (whichever comes first). George and Sylvia established this award in recognition of their lifelong ties to the South Okanagan and commitment to advancing education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Southern Medical Program. |
| 5762 | 2025W | Kievell Scholarship in Occupational Therapy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a fund established at the Vancouver Foundation by Myrtle Lorena Kievell (1903-1989) in memory of her parents, James Wesley Kievell (1860-1938) and Margaret Gardiner Kievell (1871-1965), and brother, William Elder Kievell (1897-1965), for an outstanding female student in the Master of Occupational Therapy program. It is hoped that recipients of the scholarship will spend time in an area where medical help is needed in Canada or elsewhere. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5763 | 2025W | Ennis Award in Medicine for Breast Cancer Treatment | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Surgery | V | Awards totalling $3,500 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Dr. Jeffrey H. Ennis (1954-2019) for outstanding medical residents who are focusing on breast cancer research or treatment. Dr. Ennis (M.D., M.S.W.) received his medical degree from and completed his psychiatry residency at McMaster University. He used insights from his own efforts to manage chronic pain from Ehler-Danlos Syndrome and an immunologic disorder that resulted in multiple surgeries to guide his psychiatry practice, which focused on the treatment of non-cancer pain. Dr. Ennis was a Clinical Assistant Professor at McMaster University, where he founded the Ennis Centre for Pain Management. In 2015, he opened a second office of the Centre in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia and in 2016 joined the UBC Department of Psychiatry as a Clinical Instructor. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Surgery. |
| 5764 | 2025W | Ennis Award in Medicine for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychiatry | V | Awards totalling $2,250 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Dr. Jeffrey H. Ennis (1954-2019) for outstanding medical residents who are focusing on the management of non-cancer pain. Dr. Ennis (M.D., M.S.W.) received his medical degree from and completed his psychiatry residency at McMaster University. He used insights from his own efforts to manage chronic pain from Ehler-Danlos Syndrome and an immunologic disorder that resulted in multiple surgeries to guide his psychiatry practice, which focused on the treatment of non-cancer pain. Dr. Ennis was a Clinical Assistant Professor at McMaster University, where he founded the Ennis Centre for Pain Management. In 2015, he opened a second office of the Centre in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia and in 2016 joined the UBC Department of Psychiatry as a Clinical Instructor. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychiatry. |
| 5766 | 2025W | The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through a gift from The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation for M.D. students in the Southern Medical Program undertaking research projects affiliated with BC Cancer-Kelowna. Students must be in good academic standing to be eligible. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Southern Medical Program. |
| 5769 | 2025W | Shoppers Drug Mart Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences for Black Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $2,200 have been made available through an endowment established by Shoppers Drug Mart, along with matching funds from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, for second-, third- and fourth-year students in the Entry-to-Practice Pharm.D. program who identify as Black, are in good academic standing, and have demonstrated leadership, volunteerism or community service. Shoppers Drug Mart was founded in 1962, and operates over 1,300 stores across Canada. Shoppers Drug Mart and its Associate Pharmacy Owners in British Columbia and the Yukon established this award to support Black students during their pharmacy education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 5770 | 2025W | George and Iris Brown Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $4,375 have been made available annually through a gift from George A. Brown (1929-2014) and Iris Brown (B.Sc. 1958, B.Ed., M.Ed.) for outstanding M.D. students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized. George (B.A. 1959, M.P.P.A, M.A., M.S.W.) was born in Jamaica, and came to Canada to pursue a bachelor’s degree from UBC. Later he pursued three master’s degrees from other Canadian universities, in economics, public administration, and social work. His passion for lifelong learning enabled him to further his commitment to equal opportunity and human rights while devoting his life to helping others. He worked at the Ontario Human Rights Commission for over fifteen years, where he won the first sex-discrimination cases in Ontario and established the right for girls to play on boys’ sports teams. Iris graduated from UBC in 1958 with a degree in chemistry, where she was one of the only women in her class. In her thirty-eight-year career in education, she taught mathematics, chemistry and physics in Jamaica, British Columbia and Ontario. This scholarship was established to help academically qualified students achieve their potential, despite various barriers they may have faced earlier in their lives. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5771 | 2025W | T. D. Barnett Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $7,500 have been made available through an endowment in memory of T. D. Barnett (B.A., M.A., B.Th.), for M.D. students who are in good academic standing with unmet financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5772 | 2025W | Dr. Madeline Chung Memorial Award in Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | V | Awards totalling $3,350 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family and colleagues, in memory of Dr. Madeline Chung (1925-2021), for outstanding fourth- and fifth-year residents in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Recipients will have demonstrated a commitment to women’s health advocacy by improving the care of women from underserved or marginalized populations through clinical service, research or scholarly work. Dr. Chung was born in Shanghai, China and graduated from Yale Medical Mission in Hunan, China in 1948. She completed her residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, New York. She moved to Vancouver, British Columbia in 1953 with her husband, where she practiced at Vancouver General Hospital and Grace Hospital. Dr. Chung was the first female obstetrician in British Columbia, as well as the first of Chinese descent. She faced significant barriers because of her gender and ethnicity throughout her career, including being denied business loans and promotions. This award was established in recognition of Dr. Chung’s accomplishments as a physician and commitment to advocating for womens health. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. |
| 5773 | 2025W | Brett Kilb Memorial Award in Orthopaedic Surgery | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Orthopaedics | V | Awards totalling $13,200 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Dr. Brett Kilb (1987-2016), for outstanding orthopaedic surgery residents who undertake a leave from their training to complete an advanced degree (masters or doctoral) and a significant research project. Brett (B.Sc., M.D., M.Sc.) received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Calgary. He joined the UBC Department of Orthopaedics as a resident in 2012, and passed away unexpectedly in 2016. This award was established in recognition of Bretts contributions to the Department of Orthopaedics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Orthopaedics. |
| 5774 | 2025W | Dr. Alan A. Lowe Entrance Award in Dentistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,500 award has been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Alan A. Lowe (D.M.D. 1972, Ph.D.) for a student entering the D.M.D. program who has demonstrated UBC pre-dentistry academic achievements and community service. Dr. Lowe is a Professor Emeritus in the UBC Faculty of Dentistry. He completed his D.M.D. at UBC and his orthodontic and Ph.D. training at the University of Toronto before returning to UBC as a full-time faculty member in the Faculty of Dentistry. Dr. Lowe developed the Facultys undergraduate orthodontic program and provided training to two thousand dentistry students at UBC. He served as Division Chair of Orthodontics, Department Chair of Oral Health Sciences and Chair of Admissions during his UBC academic career. Dr. Lowe was one of the founding members of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. His extensive research contributions on the use of oral appliances for the treatment of snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea and their effects on airway size and tongue muscle activity have been recognized worldwide. He holds Canadian, American and worldwide independent patents for three technologies related to his research endeavors. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 5775 | 2025W | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | Awards have been made available annually by the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health for students enrolled in course(s) in an Indigenous Public Health Training Institute who demonstrate financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health. |
| 5776 | 2025W | Dr. Siavash Jafari Memorial Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $2,200 have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. Siavash Jafari (1969-2021) for first-generation Canadian M.D. undergraduate students. Dr. Jafari graduated from Shiraz Medical School in Iran in 1999, and went on to obtain his specialty training in public health and preventive medicine, and a fellowship in mental health and addiction in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC. He also held the positions of associate chief medical information officer and clinical assistant professor in the Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Jafari’s expertise was in the treatment and research of addiction medicine, mental health, preventative medicine, and chronic pain, which led him to serve on the Royal College Regional Advisory Committee from 2016-2020. Dr. Jafari was also a board-certified physician and member of the American Board of Addiction Medicine. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5777 | 2025W | Dr. Philip S. Vassar Pathology Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | V | A prize totalling $22,300 has been made available through an endowment established by the estate of Theodora Elinor Vassar (1930-2020), in memory of Dr. Philip S. Vassar (1924-1976), for a medical resident in their final year of training who has demonstrated clinical excellence in research, innovation, and quality improvement in pathology. Originally from the United Kingdom, Phillip (M.B., B.S.) received his medical degree from the University of London. In 1956, he moved to Vancouver and worked as a surgical pathologist at the Vancouver General Hospital. At this time, Phillip also joined UBC’s Department of Medicine as a clinical instructor and in 1965, he was appointed as a professor. Phillip was internationally renowned for his research in cancer pathology and was a well-respected member of the UBC Department of Medicine. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. |
| 5778 | 2025W | Entrance Award in Medicine for Black Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Entrance awards totalling $21,050 have been made available through an initial endowment established by Dr. Felix Durity (B.A. 1958, M.D. 1963, O.B.C.) and augmented by donors in support of students entering the M.D program who identify as Black, with preference given to students who demonstrate financial need and are entering the M.D. program through the Faculty of Medicine Black Student M.D. Admissions Pathway. The award is made on the recommendation of Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5779 | 2025W | Domenico Cannone Memorial Award in Nephrology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Michael Vogel in memory of his grandfather, Domenico Cannone (1925-2018), for Internal Medicine residents who have expressed an interest in nephrology. Mr. Cannone received excellent care through his own experience of over 1,200 dialysis sessions in the nocturnal home-hemodialysis program for many years. Michael, a local entrepreneur, has established this award to raise awareness of the positive impact nephrologists can have on elderly patients and their families when offering care and home-based dialysis treatments. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5780 | 2025W | Margaret Rai-Choudhury Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $125,250 have been made available through an endowment established by the estate of Margaret Rai-Choudhury (1933-2016) for M.D. students who are Canadian citizens, demonstrate financial need and have an interest in supporting individuals who are economically disadvantaged. Margaret worked in the UBC Library in the 1950s. This award was created to help disadvantaged individuals and communities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5781 | 2025W | How Yin and Wai Hung (Elsie) Leung Award in Geriatric Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $16,750 have been made available through an endowment established by How Yin Leung (M.SC. 1970) and his wife Wai Hung (Elsie) for outstanding M.D. students pursuing electives in geriatric medicine. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. According to the 2022 Landmark Study Navigating the Path Forward for Dementia in Canada, there were 597,000 individuals living with dementia in Canada, and by 2030 we can expect this number will reach close to 1 million, and by that time one in four Canadians will be seniors. Understanding that there is a critical shortage of geriatricians across Canada, and recognizing the importance of attracting trainees to the study of geriatric medicine to address this shortage, How Yin and Elsie are passionate about encouraging M.D. students to take geriatric electives in the hope that they will choose geriatrics as their specialization. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5782 | 2025W | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Graduate Program Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | V | Bursaries of up to $1,000.00 are awarded to students studying in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Graduate Degree Programs who in need of financial need. The bursaries are adjudicated by the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine’s graduate office. |
| 5783 | 2025W | Balvinder Bajwa Memorial Award in Oncology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through gifts from friends, family and colleagues in memory of Balvinder Bajwa (1971-2022), for fourth-year M.D. students who demonstrate financial need and an interest in oncology. Preference will be given to students who have matched to an oncology residency. Balvinder Bajwa (B.B.A., M. Econ., B.Ed.) was born on September 7, 1971 in New Delhi, India and moved to Canada in 1996 to be with her husband, Gursharan. She passed away after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Balvinder loved to travel around the world, enjoyed leisurely walks with Gursharan, and was fond of dancing. She will be forever remembered and loved by her husband, their two children, Kabir and Simrin, and by her family and friends. This memorial award would not be possible without the help and support from Balvinder’s colleagues at the Bank of Montreal Nesbitt Burns. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5785 | 2025W | Scotiabank Award for Community Advocacy in Family Practice | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $2,500 award has been made available annually through a gift from Scotiabank for a third- or fourth-year M.D. student who demonstrates impactful outreach with individuals or communities who have experienced inadequate access or treatment within the primary healthcare system. Preference will be given to students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized. This award seeks to recognize and empower trailblazers who embody the vibrant diversity of future generations of primary care physicians, encouraging them to shape a more inclusive and equitable healthcare landscape. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Family Practice. |
| 5787 | 2025W | Dr. Kendall Ho Award in Digital Emergency Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $2,750 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Kendall Ho (M.D. 1986) for M.D. students who demonstrate an interest to apply digital emergency medicine in rural, urban or remote contexts. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and to students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized. Dr. Kendall Ho is an emergency medical specialist in Vancouver, a professor in the UBC Faculty of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He leads the Digital Emergency Medicine Unit and is recognized for his ground-breaking research in digital health. The award has been established to help remove barriers for future generations of physicians who wish to improve access to health care for vulnerable communities through digital approaches. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5789 | 2025W | Dr. Joshua Yoneda Memorial Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $2,500 have been made available annually through the Dr. Joshua Yoneda Memorial Foundation for M.D. students whose research and/or practice is exemplary in its integration of mind, body, spirit and community. Joshua (19942022; M.D. 2022) completed his Bachelor of Science at Thompson Rivers University and his Master of Science at the University of Regina, and then pursued his medical studies at the Southern Medical Program at UBC, where he graduated with a medical degree. During this time, he spent a year in Clinical Clerkship at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. Joshuas passion for a career in medicine was an embodiment of his values of empathy, compassion, kindness, and grace. Joshua believed in the power of meditation and had a strong interest in spirituality. He explored different philosophies to find meaning and purpose in his life. Joshua found strength in meditation, and support from his loving communities gave him courage during his most challenging battle. His family and friends are honoured to be able to support M.D. students who are enhancing medicine with compassion and care. Recipients are encouraged to explore their own spirituality so they can better understand and address their patients needs. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 5790 | 2025W | Mee Ying Yue and Ken Tow Yue Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Shirley (Yue) Tam (B.A. 1980) and Stanley Tam (B.Sc. 1977), in honour of Mee Ying Yue (19302019) and Ken Tow Yue, for outstanding domestic undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts. Preference will be given to students who are enrolled in the Minor in Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies program and/or students who demonstrate an interest in the history of Chinese migration to Canada. Ken Tow immigrated to Canada with his father, leaving his wife, infant daughter, and mother in China so that he and his father could pave the way for the family to live in Canada. It took over a decade before the rest of the family was able to join them. Together, Mee Ying and Ken Tow worked tirelessly to ensure that their children would have the many opportunities that they did not have. They consistently provided help to their relatives and communities in China, sending financial aid for decades and helping fund the building of a well so that their village could have access to clean water. Shirley is establishing this award to recognize her parents many sacrifices to ensure that she and the rest of the family would be able to call Canada their home. She and Stanley are proud to support students who will benefit from financial assistance. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts. |
| 5800 | 2025W | Evelyn and Sherwood Lett Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Entrance scholarships totalling $4,300 have been endowed through a bequest by Sherwood Lett for students entering Law. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5801 | 2025W | Allan McEachern Memorial Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Scholarships totalling $2,300 have been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Allan McEachern (1926-2008) for one or more students who have graduated from a secondary school in the Province of British Columbia and are entering the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Allan McEachern will be remembered for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession and his long-standing service to The University of British Columbia. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1949, an LL.B. in 1950 and was given an Honorary LL.D. degree in 1990. He became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 1979 and in 1988 was appointed Chief Justice of British Columbia. He retired from that position in May 2001. He was elected UBC’s 16th Chancellor in 2002 and re-elected in 2005. This scholarship recognizes a deserving student (or students) who shows leadership in connection with team sports or athletic endeavours, genuine commitment to community service, and promise of an exceptional career in the practice of law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Financial circumstances of candidates may be taken into consideration. |
| 5811 | 2025W | Stan Smith Memorial Prize in Contract Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A prize of $1,100 has been endowed in memory of Stan Smith by Pacific Liaicon and Associates Inc. and the Vancouver Airport Authority. The award is offered to a student who achieves high academic standing in Contract Law (Law 211) and is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5812 | 2025W | Malcolm MacIntyre Memorial Entrance Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $12,350 entrance scholarship has been endowed by his family in memory of Dr. Malcolm MacIntyre, who taught at Dalhousie, was professor and Dean of Law at the University of Alberta, and Professor in UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law from 1948 until his death in 1964. His special interests were in the field of Torts and Trusts, and he was a master of the Socratic method of teaching. The award is offered to students entering first year of Law and is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5814 | 2025W | Allard and Company Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,000 scholarship is offered by Allard and Company to an outstanding student entering second year Law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5816 | 2025W | Miller Thomson LLP Entrance Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,500 scholarship is offered by Miller Thomson LLP to a student entering Law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5818 | 2025W | Allan McEachern Prize in Criminal Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,150 prize has been endowed in honour of Allan McEachern by the Vancouver Criminal Justice Section of the Canadian Bar Association as a tribute to the contribution he made to the legal community as Chief Justice of British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to a student with high standing in first year criminal law. |
| 5819 | 2025W | Thorsteinssons Prize in Taxation II | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Prizes totalling $1,000 are offered by the law firm of Thorsteinssons to students in each section of Law 408 who achieve high standing. The award is made on the recommendation of the eter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5820 | 2025W | Carole T. Corcoran Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,000 award has been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues, in memory of Carole T. Corcoran (L.L.B. 1990),for a graduating First Nations, Inuit or Mtis student of Canada in the Peter A. Allard School of Law with high academic standing. Community involvement and the ability to serve, work with, and lead both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians are considered. Carole was one of Canada’s foremost Indigenous lawyers. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5821 | 2025W | Barbara Bluman Memorial Prize in Dispute Resolution | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Prizes totalling $750 have been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Barbara Bluman (L.L.B. 1975) for students in the Faculty of Law who have achieved high standing in dispute resolution. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5822 | 2025W | Fukien Chinese Association Law Exchange Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,300 award has been endowed by the Fukien Chinese Association for UBC students travelling to China for study through exchange programs between UBC’s Faculty of Law and counterpart institutions in China. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. At the conclusion of their time in China, award recipients must provide a written report to the Dean of the Peter A. Allard School of Law describing how their experience in China has furthered their understanding of Chinese law and culture. |
| 5823 | 2025W | Allan Falconer Memorial Melbourne Exchange Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $350 award has been endowed by family, classmates and friends in memory of Allan Falconer with preference for undergraduate or graduate students in the Peter A. Allard School of Law who are participating in the Melbourne Exchange Program which Allan was instrumental in creating. The involvement of candidates in student affairs and in off-campus activities may be considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5824 | 2025W | Steven Dorfman Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $650 award has been endowed by the Honourable Mr. Justice Max M. Teitelbaum, Mrs. Phyllis Teitelbaum, Judy and Ben Frank, and family and friends in memory of Steven Dorfman, a student who loved the law. The award is granted to an outstanding law student completing first year, ranking academically in the top 10% of the first-year class; demonstrating leadership abilities through involvement in community, university and/or law activities; and demonstrating other personal accomplishments. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5825 | 2025W | J.S.D. Tory Prize for Advocacy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Prizes totalling $1,000 are offered by Torys LLP to an outstanding student in the competitive moot program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5826 | 2025W | Gordon Bisaro Memorial Prize in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $750 prize has been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues, in memory of Gordon Bisaro (19471997), for a student who has achieved high academic standing in courses dealing with fisheries law and/or Indigenous issues. Gordon was a husband, father, cyclist and well-respected Member of the Admiralty Bar. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5831 | 2025W | Harold and David Freeman Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $3,200 scholarship for an undergraduate student in the Peter A. Allard School of Law has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in honour of Harold and David Freeman. Harold, a talented commercial solicitor, and his brother David, a respected barrister, founded a firm, imbued by their indomitable spirits and love of life, which contributed significantly to Vancouver’s legal landscape for more than fifty years. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5832 | 2025W | Robert S. Reid Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,400 award has been endowed by friends and colleagues in honour of Robert (Bob) S. Reid’s many years of service to UBC’s Faculty of Law and his contributions to the legal community in Vancouver. In adjudicating the award, academic achievement, athletic involvement, and the ability to serve, work with, and lead others are considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5833 | 2025W | The Christopher Walker Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,000 award is offered by Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP to a student entering second year law who has demonstrated academic excellence together with a commitment to their community and fellow students. This student will also exhibit leadership qualities and the highest standards of integrity. Christopher Walker (1984-2013) graduated from the UBC Peter A. Allard School of Law in 2010 and was an outstanding young lawyer who practised corporate law with Farris LLP. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5834 | 2025W | Farris Entrance Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,000 entrance award is offered by Farris to a student entering law who has demonstrated academic excellence and has also exhibited exemplary public or community service prior to pursuing a legal education. This award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5837 | 2025W | Richard R. Sugden, QC Prize in Trial Advocacy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Prizes totalling $7,250 have been endowed through gifts from colleagues and friends in honour of Richard (Rick) Sugden, QC (LL.B.1973) for outstanding achievement by law students in trial advocacy. This endowment recognizes Mr. Sugden’s career as a highly accomplished civil and commercial litigator in Vancouver. Mr. Sugden also served his profession with great distinction by providing guidance, counsel and representation to fellow lawyers facing professional and ethical issues. Up to four awards can be made each year on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5839 | 2025W | John N. Paton Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $3,350 prize has been endowed by family and friends in memory of John N. Paton, a partner of Stikeman Elliott LLP, for a student in the Peter A. Allard School of Law who has achieved academic excellence in real estate transactions, corporate or commercial law. Mr. Paton was regarded by those who knew him as a lawyer’s lawyer and a great general practitioner. He will be remembered by present and past members of the Vancouver office as a friend and mentor. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5840 | 2025W | Dean of the Peter A. Allard School of Law J.D. Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Scholarships totalling $24,000 are offered to students entering the J.D. Program who demonstrate academic excellence. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5841 | 2025W | Frank Iacobucci Entrance Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | An award equal to one year’s domestic tuition is offered by the Faculty of Law, in recognition of the Honourable Frank Iacobucci (B.Com.1961, LL.B.1962, LL.D. Honoris Causa 1989) to a student entering the J.D. Program who has achieved good academic standing, has been actively involved in student government and/or community programs, and faces challenges (financial or systemic) in accessing a legal education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5842 | 2025W | Kenneth Lysyk Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Scholarships totalling $4,300 have been made available through an endowment established by his family in memory of Kenneth Lysyk (1934-2003), for outstanding students entering second or third year of the J.D. program. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an interest in constitutional law. Kenneth Lysyk was the Dean of the Faculty of Law, now known as the Peter A. Allard School of Law, from 1976 to 1982, and a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia from 1983 to 2003. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5844 | 2025W | Kenneth G. Young, QC Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,250 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest from Kenneth Gerald Young, QC for a student in the LL.B. Program who has demonstrated potential practice ability in the field of criminal law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5846 | 2025W | Adam Albright Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $3,050 have been endowed in memory of Adam Albright for students with good academic standing in the LL.B. Program who actively participate in sports and student activities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5849 | 2025W | Gerald Donegan, KC Prize in Canadian Constitutional Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Prizes totalling $1,700 have been made available through an endowment established by Gerald Donegan, KC (LL.B. 1963) and his friends and colleagues at the Federal Department of Justice in honour of his retirement in 2006, for first-year J.D. students who have excelled in a constitutional law course. The prizes are made awarded on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5850 | 2025W | Auriol Gurner Young Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $3,450 have been endowed in memory of Auriol Gurner Young for students in the LL.B. Program who have made contributions to feminism and the law. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5852 | 2025W | Norton Rose Fullbright Prize in Succession | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,100 prize has been endowed by the law firm of Norton Rose Fulbright for a student who has achieved high academic standing in the course on Succession (Law 452). The prize is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5853 | 2025W | James P. Taylor, QC Prize in Equitable Remedies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Prizes totaling $400 have been endowed in honour of James P. Taylor, QC. The prizes are awarded on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to students who achieve high standing in Equitable Remedies. |
| 5856 | 2025W | Annual Review of Insolvency Law Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1000 prize has been made available annually through a gift from the Board of the Annual Review of Insolvency Law for a second or third year J.D. student who has written the best essay on insolvency law. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5857 | 2025W | Arthur CLOSE, QC Prize in Advanced Legal Research | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Prizes totalling $2,200 have been endowed by Arthur Close, QC and by his friends and colleagues at the B.C. Law Institute in honour of his retirement in 2007. The prizes are awarded on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to students who achieve high standing in Advanced Legal Research. |
| 5859 | 2025W | Judith A. Mauro Bowers, KC Prize in Appellate Advocacy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $500 prize has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in honour of Judith A. Mauro Bowers, KC on the occasion of her retirement from Justice Canada and the full-time practice of law. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to a student demonstrating excellence in advocacy. |
| 5860 | 2025W | Okanagan Bar Association Entrance Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Scholarships totalling $6,600 have been endowed by the Law Foundation of British Columbia, Mr. Walley P. Lightbody, KC and members of the Okanagan Bar Association for students who have graduated from The University of British Columbia Okanagan with good academic standing, entering the JD Program at UBC. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law in consultation with the University of British Columbia Okanagan as and when appropriate. |
| 5862 | 2025W | Kenneth H. Crook Memorial Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,500 scholarship is offered by Alexander Holburn Beaudin Lang LLP in memory of their esteemed colleague and friend, Kenneth H. Crook. Ken’s commitment to excellence in his practice and his display of courage and compassion throughout life’s challenges were an inspiration to all those who knew him. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to a student entering the second year of the J.D. Program with high academic standing. |
| 5863 | 2025W | LL.M. (Common Law) Degree Tuition Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards in the amount of $500 each are offered by the Peter A. Allard School of Law to graduate students enrolled in the LL.M. (Common Law) Degree Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5864 | 2025W | Harold F. and Anne Bedner Uphill Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Scholarships totalling $57,050 have been endowed through a bequest by Anne Margaret Uphill for female students with high academic standing in Indigenous Legal Studies. The awards are open to students in any year of the graduate (LL.M., Ph.D.) or undergraduate (J.D.) Program and on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. In the case of graduate student nomination, the award is made in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 5866 | 2025W | Tracey Gibb Memorial Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Scholarships totalling $18,400 have been made available through an endowment by Mrs. Geraldine Gibb in memory of her daughter, Tracey Gibb, to recognize academic achievement by students in the J.D. program. Tracey Gibb received her LL.B. from UBC Peter A. Allard School of Law in 1984, and after clerking for the Supreme Court of BC, went on to a successful career in securities law. Tracey is remembered by family, friends and colleagues for her generous and friendly nature as well as her boundless energy and keen legal mind. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5868 | 2025W | Brian HUNTER Memorial Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | An annual entrance award in the amount of $9,300 has been endowed by Ron (’78) and Arleigh (’79) Tysoe in memory of Brian Hunter (’78) for a student entering the JD program. Mr. Hunter practiced law for 30 years and is fondly remembered for his keen intellect, terrific sense of humour and genuine concern for the well-being of others. To his many clients he was a true gentleman, trusted advisor and someone they could always depend upon. The winning recipient will have a high academic standing, made a positive impact on the lives of others and face challenges (financial or systemic) in accessing legal education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5871 | 2025W | Canadian Bar Association of British Columbia Branch Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $3,000 have been endowed by the Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch (CBA BC) for first year students entering the J.D. program. This award recognizes the promotion of Justice and/or law reform through exemplary public or community service, extra-curricular activities at educational institutions, volunteer work with community or charitable organizations, or any kind of public service activities. This award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5872 | 2025W | Lawson Lundell LLP Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $15,000 scholarship is offered by Lawson Lundell LLP to a student entering the first year of the JD program who has demonstrated academic excellence. Preference will be given to a student who is a resident of Western Canada and who has demonstrated entrepreneurial initiative in the community or an interest in business through academic pursuits. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Students must apply for consideration. |
| 5873 | 2025W | Hilda Janzen Memorial Award in Feminist Legal Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | An annual award of $18,000 is offered by Sonya Wall in memory of Hilda Janzen. The award is for a student in any year of the UBC Law JD Program, including first year, who has achieved good academic standing, has demonstrated leadership and community involvement in feminist and/or legal issues, and faces challenges, financial or systemic, in accessing or continuing legal education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 5874 | 2025W | Allan Chan Memorial Entrance Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,250 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends in memory of Allan Chan (B.A. ’98, LL.B ’01) for undergraduate students entering the J.D Program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to the student with the highest academic achievement. |
| 5877 | 2025W | Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Two scholarships of $2,500 each are offered by Fasken Martineau to students entering the JD program who have achieved academic excellence and who have demonstrated entrepreneurial initiative in the community or an interest in business through academic pursuits. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5878 | 2025W | ZSA and National Post Award in Honour of Ken Bagshaw, KC | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $1400 are offered to outstanding J.D. students enrolled in the Business Law Concentration in honour of Ken Bagshaw, KC and his selection as the 2011 General Counsel of the Year. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5879 | 2025W | The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin Legal Access Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $26,000 have been endowed by the Law Foundation of British Columbia, the Peter A. Allard School of Law and members of the BC Bar to honour The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, a former faculty member of the Law School at UBC. Recipients are J.D. students who have accepted summer or articling positions in underserved and/or rural communities in British Columbia, or in the area of public interest/social justice law in British Columbia. Preference may be given to students who have accepted articling positions over those who have accepted summer positions. Beverley McLachlin was the first woman to be appointed Chief Justice of Canada. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5881 | 2025W | Slater Vecchio LLP Trial Advocacy Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $15,000 award is offered by Slater Vecchio LLP to a student entering the first year of the JD program who has demonstrated academic excellence along with a commitment to leadership and community service. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated a keen interest in advocacy through previous involvement in student government, debate, community service, or other activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Application is by cover letter and resume. |
| 5882 | 2025W | Peter A. Allard School of Law Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $146,026 are offered by the Peter A. Allard School of Law, to assist students in the LL.M. and Ph.D. graduate degree programs in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5884 | 2025W | The Hon Grant D. Burnyeat, KC Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards valued at the cost of tuition are offered annually by Hon Grant D. Burnyeat, KC, Law Class of 1973, to students enrolled in the first year of the J.D. program. Students will have demonstrated academic merit, have shown significant leadership skills, and faced financial challenges that would prevent pursuit of their legal education. Mr. Burnyeat has long been committed to UBC and the Faculty of Law. He has served as President of the A.M.S. and the Alumni Association, as a member of the U.B.C. Senate, on a number of fundraising committees, and has contributed to the Rise Womens Legal Centre and the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic. Mr. Burnyeat has been recognized as one of the 75 outstanding alumni of UBCs first 75 years, received a Queens Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, the UBC Alumni Achievement Award for Volunteer Leadership in 2009, and the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5885 | 2025W | Law Foundation of British Columbia Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $11,100 have been endowed by the Law Foundation of British Columbia to students entering the JD program. The awards are intended to reduce financial barriers and to assist a diverse body of students in obtaining their legal education. Recommendations are made by the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5887 | 2025W | Sangra Memorial Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $15,000 entrance award is offered by Harjit Sangra (UBC Law Class of ’84) of Sangra Moller LLP in honour of his mother Gurbax Sangra who, although never having had the opportunity for post-secondary schooling, was an ardent believer in higher education and the opportunities it provides. The award is for a student entering the JD program who has achieved academic excellence, demonstrated athletic achievement and community involvement, and completed their entire secondary school education including graduation within British Columbia. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5888 | 2025W | Blakes Scholar Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP offers a $5,000 renewable award for a J.D. student entering second year who demonstrated academic excellence in their first year of studies (achieving a grade in the top 10% of the class). The award is renewable provided the student maintains academic standing in the top 20% of the class during their second year. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates involvement in community service and extra-curricular activities, and individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession. |
| 5890 | 2025W | Alexander Holburn Beaudin Lang Ernie Alexander Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | The law firm Alexander, Holburn, Beaudin Lang LLP has established a $1,000 award for students entering the third year of the JD program who has achieved high academic standing in their second year and has demonstrated involvement in community or student affairs. This award has been established to honour the memory of Ernest A. Alexander, Q.C. who passed away unexpectedly in 1983 and who, throughout his professional career, never lost sight of the human aspect of the practice of law. The recommendation will be made by the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Students must apply for this award. |
| 5892 | 2025W | The Honourable Lance Finch Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,450 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues of The Honourable Lance Finch in recognition of his retirement from the British Columbia Court of Appeal. Lance Finch graduated from the UBC Peter A. Allard School of Law in 1962. Throughout his career he was well-known for his hard work, thorough preparation and knowledge of the law. A skilled, compassionate, and fair professional, he is recognized for his integrity and keen awareness of the social realities that condition the operation of law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law to a JD student who demonstrates academic excellence. |
| 5893 | 2025W | Faculty of Law International Tuition Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards in the amount of up to $10,000 each are offered by the University of British Columbia and are funded by the International Student Initiative to international undergraduate students enrolled in the Peter A. Allard School of Law JD program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5894 | 2025W | Kenneth Douglas Landels Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1650 award has been endowed in honour of Kenneth Douglas Landels, a graduate of the UBC Law Class of 1973. This award will be offered to a student entering the second year of the JD program who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a commitment to community service. Students must apply for this award. The recommendation will be made by the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5896 | 2025W | Indigenous Law Students’ Association Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Up to four $1,000 award is offered by the Indigenous Law Students’ Association to an Aboriginal student entering second or third year of the JD program in the Faculty of Law. Consideration will be given to students who demonstrate financial need, academic promise and a commitment to community service. Students must apply for this award. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5898 | 2025W | Dumoulin Black LLP Prize in Corporate Transactions | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,000 prize is offered by DuMoulin Black LLP to a J.D. student with the highest overall academic standing in Corporate Transactions. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5899 | 2025W | Glenn A. Urquhart, QC Memorial Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,900 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Glenn A. Urquhart, QC by his family. The award is for a JD student in the Peter A. Allard School of Law who has achieved high standing in Construction Law or Alternate Dispute Resolution courses. Financial need may be considered. Glenn Urquhart, QC was a highly respected litigation lawyer and, in later years, mediator and arbitrator in the construction law area. He was well known for his down-to-earth manner and keen sense of humour. His intelligent and practical approach made him a trusted advisor and a friend to many. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5903 | 2025W | UBC Law Rugby Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Two $1,000 awards are offered annually by alumni and supporters of the UBC Peter A. Allard School of Law’s rugby club. These awards are offered to students entering their second or third year of the JD program who have shown significant leadership as members of the club. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Students must apply for this award. |
| 5904 | 2025W | Joan Joyce CARTER Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Scholarships totalling $7,450 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Joan Joyce Carter. Ms. Carter passed away in 2013. The scholarships are offered to deserving students in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 5905 | 2025W | Jack T. EDWARDS Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,900 award has been made available through an endowment established by the Edwards Family in memory of Jack T. Edwards for a student in the JD program who has demonstrated dedication to a clinical legal program at UBC Law. After serving as a fighter pilot in the RCAF reserve, Jack Edwards went on to a successful career as a lawyer in Vancouver before being appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Jack was dedicated to serving clients, as well as his profession, with integrity. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5906 | 2025W | B. Vincent Reed, QC Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,450 award has been made available through an endowment established in honour of Faculty of Law alumnus B. Vincent Reed, QC The award is for a student entering second year of the J.D. program who has achieved academic distinction and demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of the legal profession through involvement in community service or student leadership, thereby establishing the foundation of an exemplary legal career. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5908 | 2025W | LAW Foundation of British Columbia Public Interest Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Thirteen awards of $2,875 each are offered annually by the Law Foundation of British Columbia for students entering second or third year of the JD program who have demonstrated through volunteer or paid work, outstanding commitment to working in the broader public interest sector, particularly in the fields of legal aid, legal education and law reform. Preference will be given to students with good academic achievement who have traditionally been underrepresented in the legal profession and/or have worked in the broader public interest in rural areas of the province of British Columbia. Students must apply for this award. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5909 | 2025W | John M S Lecky Foundation Award in the Peter A Allard School of Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $3,000 award is offered annually by the John M. S. Lecky Foundation for students in their 2nd year in the JD program who have achieved a minimum percentage of 72% and are the best qualified in terms of academic merit and financial need. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5910 | 2025W | Koffman Kalef LLP Prize in Business Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,850 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Koffman Kalef LLP in memory of Morley Koffman, QC, as a tribute to his many contributions to the legal community in the area of business law. Morley Koffman was well respected and admired by all those who knew him and a true leader in the legal profession. The prize is offered to the J.D. student who has the highest cumulative grade point average in the Taxation, Trusts, and Secured Transactions courses within the Business Law Concentration at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5911 | 2025W | Allard Scholar Renewable Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | One or more scholarships, valued at the cost of domestic tuition plus $2,000 are offered annually through an endowment established by Peter A. Allard, Q.C. The awards are offered to students entering the full-time J.D. program who demonstrate exceptional aptitude and academic excellence. The awards are renewable in the recipients’ second and third years of study, provided that the student recipient(s) maintain high academic achievement each year. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5916 | 2025W | GERVIN Indigenous Community Legal Clinic Award for Distinguished Advocacy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | One or more awards totalling $1,000 are offered annually to J.D. students who have made an exceptional contribution to the Indigenous community, demonstrated an interest in Indigenous legal studies and proven dedication to advocacy work throughout their participation in the Peter A. Allard School of Law’s Indigenous Community Legal Clinic. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director(s) of the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5917 | 2025W | FASKEN Martineau DuMoulin LLP Indigenous Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Two $1,000 entrance scholarships are offered by Fasken Martineau to an Indigenous student entering the J.D. program at the Peter A. Allard School of Law who has demonstrated academic excellence and community involvement. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5919 | 2025W | GERVIN Mtis Award for Distinguished Advocacy and Leadership | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,000 award has been made available annually to a student who self-identifies as Mtis entering their second- or third-year of the J.D. program at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. The recipient must demonstrate a connection and commitment to strengthening their Indigenous community at home, where they reside during the academic year, or within the University. Preference will be given to applicants in financial need who express an interest in criminal law, social justice, Aboriginal or Indigenous law or law reform. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5920 | 2025W | J. E. (Jack) KLINCK, KC, Indigenous Student Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Four awards of $5,000 each are offered annually by J. E. (Jack) Klinck, KC, to students in any year of Indigenous Legal Studies at the Peter A. Allard School of Law who demonstrate involvement in the Indigenous community and academic promise. Preference will be given to students with financial need. This award was established in memory of the founding Dean of UBC’s law school, George F. Curtis, OB, OBC, QC. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5921 | 2025W | Alexander Holburn Beaudin Lang LLP, William M. Holburn, K.C. Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $4,950 award has been made available through an endowment established by Alexander Holburn Beaudin Lang LLP, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, in memory of William M. Holburn, K.C. (1941- 2022) for students entering the J.D. Program who are in need of financial assistance and have demonstrated academic excellence. Mr. Holburn was a founding partner of Alexander Holburn Beaudin Lang LLP where his practice focused on insurance, commercial and class action litigation. He obtained his law degree from the University of Manitoba in 1967 and was regarded as one of the most accomplished lawyers in the field of insurance litigation in Canada. Mr. Holburn was appointed Kings Counsel in 1990. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5922 | 2025W | T. Wing WAI Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Two scholarships of $6,250 each are offered annually by alumnus T. Wing Wai (LL.B. 1965) for students entering the J.D. Program who demonstrate academic excellence. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5923 | 2025W | The Advocates’ Society Indigenous Student Law Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $5,100 are offered annually by The Advocates’ Society to Indigenous students and non-Indigenous students entering second or third year of the J.D. program at the Peter A. Allard School of Law who have demonstrated a commitment to Indigenous law and/or Indigenous communities. Financial need may be considered. Indigenous students are defined as First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis people of Canada. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 5925 | 2025W | Kyla Lee Indigenous Law Students Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $3,300 are offered annually by Kyla Lee (J.D. 2011) for Indigenous students in any year of studies at the Peter A. Allard School of Law who maintain good academic standing. Preference will be given to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada who are sole-supporting and who do not receive Band funding. Financial need may be considered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5926 | 2025W | Harris & Company Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,500 award is offered by Harris & Company to a student entering second or third year of the JD program who is in good academic standing. Financial need may be considered. This award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5927 | 2025W | Brian Higgins Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,750 award has been made available through an endowment that commemorates Brian Higgins, a Supervising Lawyer for the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) from 1988 to 2011. The award is for a J.D. student who is a member of LSLAP who has shown dedication to the cause of access to justice and has volunteered substantial time and effort in delivering pro bono legal services to those who would otherwise have none. This award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5928 | 2025W | Sharon Koshul Memorial Prize in Animal Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Prizes totalling $1,250 have been made available annually through a gift from the Koshul Family in memory of Sharon Koshul (1940-2018), for outstanding J.D. students who have demonstrated academic excellence in a course in Animal Law. The prizes will be available only in years when a named course on Animal Law is offered. Compassion and caring for animals were essential parts of Sharon Koshul’s life and she would try to rescue any animals in need who crossed her path. She saw advancement in Animal Law as the most effective way to advocate for and to protect animals. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5929 | 2025W | Edward D. Bates, QC Award in Public Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,100 award has been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues in the legal community and at Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman in honour of Edward D. Bates, QC, to a student entering the second or third year of the JD program in good academic standing. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates an interest in administrative law practice, including the work of administrative tribunals, boards and commissions. During his long and successful career at WorkSafeBC from 1974 until retirement in 2015, Mr. Bates served as General Counsel and Secretary to the Board. While representing the board in seminal cases in workers’ compensation law, he assisted in recovering substantial amounts of compensation on behalf of workers suffering from asbestos-related diseases. He was at the forefront of changing smoking laws in British Columbia to protect workers from secondhand smoke and was responsible for implementing the Criminal Injury Compensation Act of British Columbia to provide compensation to victims of crime. In 2004, Mr. Bates received the John Tait Award of Excellence for exemplary public legal service in Canada. This award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5930 | 2025W | Thomas G. Andison Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $5,250 award has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Thomas G. Andison (LL.B. 1984) to a J.D. student deserving of financial assistance, who has demonstrated a high level of academic ability and interest in the field of law and, through personal endeavour or participation in student and/or community activities or athletics, has indicated a potential for excellence and leadership. Recommendations are made by the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5931 | 2025W | Jack Giles, Q.C. Award in Advocacy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $4,700 have been made available through an endowment established by Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP in honour of Jack Giles, QC to students entering the J.D. program at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. In addition to good academic standing, eligible students will demonstrate a commitment to community service. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a keen interest in advocacy through student government, community involvement or other activities. After receiving his law degree from UBC in 1959, Jack Giles appeared for nearly 50 years as trial and appellate counsel in courts throughout Canada, in virtually all areas of the law, as well as appearing before federal and provincial tribunals. Both in practice and through his roles in numerous organizations throughout his distinguished career, he was a leader in advocating for a number of important matters, including access to justice, the rule of law, an independent judiciary, civility to fellow members of the bar, and independence of the bar. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5935 | 2025W | Kim-Bautista Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $2,250 have been made available through an endowment established by Nicco Bautista (B.A. 2010, M.A. 2013, J.D. 2013) and Maria Kim-Bautista (B.A. 2010, J.D. 2013) for students in the J.D. program who are the first in their family to attend law school or have overcome barriers in order to attend UBC. Recipients will have demonstrated academic excellence and community service. Preference will be given to students of East and/or Southeast Asian heritage. Financial need may be considered. Nicco Bautista and Maria Kim-Bautista immigrated to Vancouver as children, were both the first in their families to attend law school, and are now lawyers practicing in Vancouver. Nicco and Maria were actively involved in student leadership and community service during their time at UBC. They established this award to support law students with similar backgrounds to their own. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5937 | 2025W | Stikeman Elliott Entrance Scholarship in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Two $4,000 scholarships have been made available annually through a gift from Stikeman Elliott LLP for outstanding students entering first-year of the J.D. program. Preference will be given to students with (1) an undergraduate or graduate degree in business, and/or (2) a background or work experience in the business field. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5939 | 2025W | Sylvie McClean Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $11,700 award has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Marie-Claire Sylvie McClean (1933-2019), for domestic J.D. students with outstanding academic achievement who demonstrate financial need. Sylvie was born in Algeria. She earned a L.es L. and a D.E.S from the University of Paris Sorbonne, and received an M.A. from UBC in 1968. She taught French at UBC and in several high schools. Sylvie was an advocate for womens rights and education. She wrote her M.A. thesis on Colette and Simone de Beauvoir, and published a biography on Evlyn Fenwick Farris in 1997. Sylvie and her husband Bertie, a former Dean of the Faculty of Law, regularly hosted tutorials in their home for Law students enrolled in Berties Real Property class. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5940 | 2025W | Kevin B. Westell Award in Law for IBPOC Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Kevin B. Westell, for outstanding domestic J.D. students who identify as Indigenous, Black or as a person of colour. Preference will be given to students who have excelled in criminal justice. Kevin B. Westell (B.A., LL.B.) was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 2009. He is a criminal lawyer and founding partner at Pender Litigation. These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5941 | 2025W | Insolvency Institute of Canada Prize in Insolvency Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,000 prize has been made available annually through a gift from the Insolvency Institute of Canada for an outstanding J.D. student who has excelled in an insolvency course. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5944 | 2025W | Irene M. Stewart Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $10,000 award has been made available through an endowment established by the Stewart Family and Fraser Litigation Group in memory of Irene M. Stewart (1948-2020) for an outstanding second or third-year domestic J.D. student who has achieved academic excellence and demonstrated an interest in corporate or commercial law through academic pursuits and volunteer involvement. Irene (B.A., LL.B. 1971) was born in Caterham, England, and moved to Canada as a child. She was called to the bar in British Columbia in 1972 and practiced for forty-eight years as a corporate and real estate lawyer before her unexpected passing. Irene was a partner at Russell DuMoulin and Gowling WLG LLP before joining Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Irene was highly regarded in the legal community for her outstanding legal knowledge and skills, professionalism and dedication to her clients. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5947 | 2025W | Peter A. Allard School of Law Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $2,550 have been made available annually through gifts from supporters, alumni, faculty and staff of the Peter A. Allard School of Law for students entering first year of the J.D. program who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5948 | 2025W | Peter A. Allard School of Law Entrance Award for Black Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $13,150 award has been made available annually through a gift from an anonymous donor for a student entering the J.D. program who identifies as Black. Financial need may be considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5949 | 2025W | KSW Lawyers Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Partners of KSW Lawyers for second- or third-year J.D. students who have achieved good academic standing, have demonstrated leadership in their community, and are actively involved in varsity sports, student groups, clubs or associations at UBC. Financial need may be considered. The Partners of KSW Lawyers established this award to recognize and uplift those who have a passion for law. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5950 | 2025W | Barry Dong Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Two awards totalling $9,300 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family, and colleagues, along with matching funds from the Carpentry Employers Association of BC and Harris & Company LLP, in memory of Barry You Fay Dong (1954-2021), for domestic J.D. students in good academic standing, who have demonstrated an interest in labour, employment, and/or human rights law, and have demonstrated financial need. Barry (B.A. 1976, LL.B. 1979) was born in Hong Kong, and immigrated with his family to Port Alice, British Columbia in 1956. In his forty-year career, Barry was a leader in the areas of labour, employment, human rights, and administrative law. He was a partner at Harris & Company LLP, and was extensively involved as counsel in the film and construction industry, contributing to the industry’s growth with his expertise. In 2018 Barry was appointed by the Minister of Labour to the Review Panel for the British Columbia Labour Relations Code. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5951 | 2025W | Bill Maclagan Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $4,300 have been made available through an endowment established by the Huscroft Family Charitable Trust in honour of William Bill S. Maclagan, KC (LL.B. 1986) for domestic second- or third-year J.D. students in good academic standing, who have demonstrated community service, volunteerism, or leadership. Financial need may be considered. After graduation, Bill clerked at the County Court and B.C. Supreme Court, and joined Russell & DuMoulin before joining Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where he became Partner in 1994. Bill’s dedication for law is evident and he has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Canada by a number of publications, including Best Lawyers in Canada, International Tax Review’s World, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, and Who’s Who Legal Canada 2020. He has dedicated his spare time to community service and volunteerism, and has served as Chair of the Canadian Tax Foundation, as a Bencher of The Law Society of British Columbia, on the Board of Directors of the Washington Kids Foundation, Big Brothers, a United Way Fundraising Coordinator for Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, as Chair of the Vancouver Opera, and as a Board member and Chair for the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame and its Foundation for over 20 years. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5952 | 2025W | Afreen Ahmed Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift in memory of Afreen Ahmed (1959-2019) from her daughter, for second- or third-year J.D. students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized. Financial need may be considered. Afreen received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Karachi in Pakistan, where she was a school teacher. Afreen completed several early childhood education courses after immigrating to Canada and became a child caregiver. She raised and enriched the lives of many children through her work for over twenty years. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5953 | 2025W | George and Iris Brown Humanitarian Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $753 have been made available annually through a gift from George A. Brown (1929-2014) and Iris Brown (B.Sc. 1958, B.Ed., M.Ed.) for students entering the J.D. program who have demonstrated an interest in human rights or Indigenous rights, have a history of community service and/or volunteerism and have demonstrated financial need. George (B.A. 1959, M.P.P.A, M.A., M.S.W.) was born in Jamaica, and came to Canada to pursue a bachelor’s degree from UBC. Later he pursued three master’s degrees from other Canadian universities, in economics, public administration, and social work. His passion for lifelong learning enabled him to further his commitment to equal opportunity and human rights while devoting his life to helping others. He worked at the Ontario Human Rights Commission for over fifteen years, where he won the first sex-discrimination cases in Ontario and established the right for girls to play on boys’ sports teams. Iris graduated from UBC in 1958 with a degree in chemistry, where she was one of the only women in her class. In her thirty-eight-year career in education, she taught mathematics, chemistry and physics in Jamaica, British Columbia and Ontario. This award was established to recognize and support students who are concerned about human welfare. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5954 | 2025W | Edwards Kenny & Bray Award in Law for IBPOC Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Edwards Kenny & Bray Award LLP for First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada, and/or domestic students who identify as Black or a Person of Colour enrolled in first-year of the J.D. program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5955 | 2025W | Leonard Marchand Sr. Entrance Award in Law for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totaling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Peter Henein (B.A., LL.B.) and Sue Henein, in honour of Leonard Marchand Sr. (1933-2016), for First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada entering the J.D. program, who demonstrate community involvement. Leonard (B.Sc. 1959, M.Sc., Ph.D., PC, CM, OBC) was a member of the Okanagan Indian Band and was the first Status Indian to be elected as a Member of Parliament in 1968. He advocated for justice, reconciliation, and stronger roles for Indigenous Peoples in Canadian politics. He was subsequently re-elected twice, and served as a member of Cabinet and as a Senator, before his retirement in 1998. Leonard became a member of the Queens Privy Council in 1976, was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1999, and was awarded the Order of British Columbia in 2014. He received an honorary doctorate from Thompson Rivers University, as well as Queen Elizabeth II Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals. This award was established to encourage and provide support for Indigenous students pursuing a career in law. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5956 | 2025W | Entrance Award in Law for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Entrance awards of $15,000 each have been made available annually through gifts from Matthew Nathanson, Irwin Nathanson, KC (LL.B. 1968) and Joanie McEwen (LL.B. 1975), for First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada entering the J.D. program who demonstrate financial need and have a history of community service or volunteerism. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an interest in criminal law. Matthew Nathanson is a criminal defence lawyer practicing out of downtown Vancouver, Irwin Nathanson is a Vancouver civil litigator with Nathanson Schachter & Thompson LLP, and Joanie McEwen is a Vancouver lawyer, labour arbitrator, and author. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5957 | 2025W | McMillan LLP Award in Law for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from McMillan LLP for First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada in second- or third-year of the J.D. program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5958 | 2025W | Diane Nhan Award in Law for IBPOC Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $2,300 have been made available annually through a gift from Diane Nhan (B.A., J.D. 2011) for second- or third-year domestic J.D. students who are Indigenous or who identify as Black or as a Person of Colour. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an interest in arts or the performing arts. Financial need may be considered. During her adolescent years, Diane was supported by her parents, who were refugees to Canada, and the broader arts community, which helped her cultivate a strong interest in film, theatre and the performing arts. She received a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Psychology from the University of Alberta and was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 2012. Diane decided to pursue a career that combined her legal background with her continued interest in the entertainment industry and currently works as a Talent Agent stewarding the careers of actors and artists. This award was established to support law students who share Dianes interest in arts or the performing arts. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5960 | 2025W | John F. Anderson Leadership Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $5,700 award has been made available through an endowment established by the Gooding Family Foundation, the Anderson Family and friends, in memory of John F. Anderson (1962-2021), for outstanding domestic students entering third-year of the J.D. program who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated an interest in corporate law through academic pursuits, student leadership and community service. John (LL.B. 1990) practiced at Stikeman Elliott for thirty years as a corporate and securities lawyer. While studying at UBC, he received the Wesbrook Scholar Award in recognition of his outstanding academic achievement and leadership skills, and the Raymond G. Herbert Award that recognized John as the best all-round graduating student in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. John was highly regarded in the legal community for his intellect, kindness, mentorship and the friendship he showed towards his colleagues and clients. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5961 | 2025W | Mel Beaton Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Hammerco Lawyers LLP in memory of Mel Beaton (1961-2022), for a second- or third-year student in the J.D. program who has good academic standing. Students must demonstrate an interest in business law or corporate and commercial transactions, and a commitment to access to justice or community service. Preference will be given to students who are the first in their immediate family to attend law school. Mel (B.Com. 1985, LL.B. 1986) was one of the founding partners of Hammerco Lawyers LLP and provided leadership in the practices of business law and corporate and commercial transactions for thirty-five years. He was passionate about community service and provided pro bono services to non-profit organizations. Mel dedicated his time to Education without Borders, a charity organization that provides education support and programs to disadvantaged individuals who have been historically or systemically marginalized. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5962 | 2025W | Adrian Li Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $4,250 have been made available through an endowment established by Adrian Li (B.A.Sc., J.D. 2015), along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for second- or third-year J.D. students who are in need of financial assistance and have demonstrated a commitment to community service, or entrepreneurship, and an interest in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Preference will be given to a student with an undergraduate degree in STEM subjects. Adrian received a Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2011. He contributed to the open-source community by developing public good software tooling for the development of Web3 technologies. In 2022, he founded the Ethereum Vancouver and the Vancouver City DAO, which aims to unite Web3 communities and establish Vancouver, BC, as a world-class crypto hub. He has worked with start-ups affiliated with Techstars, Y-Combinator, and ConsenSys. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5963 | 2025W | Allan E. Black Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $2,200 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family, and colleagues in honour of Allan E. Black (B.A. 1966, LL.B. 1969), K.C. for second- or third-year domestic students in the J.D. program who have good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an interest in labour law and the betterment of working conditions for workers and unionized employees within B.C. or Canada. Allan was a founding partner of the Black Gropper law firm and gained extensive experience representing trade unions, faculty associations, and employees in all facets of labour relations, including education law and administrative, employment, and human rights. He has appeared as counsel before provincial and federal labour relations boards, arbitration boards, and is a former Vice-Chair of the British Columbia Labour Relations Board. Throughout his 52-year career, Allan was recognized by Lexpert as one of Canadas leading practitioners in labour and employment law with the highest sense of ethics, professional excellence, and mentorship. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5964 | 2025W | Alexander Holburn Beaudin Lang LLP, F. Stuart Lang Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $5,000 award has been made available annually by Alexander Holburn Beaudin Lang LLP in honour of F. Stuart Lang for outstanding students entering the J.D. Program who have an interest in business. Preference will be given to students with an interest in health law. Stuart was a founding partner of Alexander Holburn and during his 50 years of practice, he was the leader of the firm’s Corporate Law and Health Law practices. Throughout his legal career, he was recognized for his expertise in the representation of hospitals and health authorities, and for the time he dedicated to clients and the community, volunteering and serving on boards in various capacities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5966 | 2025W | Steven Lewis Point Award in Law for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $4,800 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Yosef Wosk, (B.A. 1971) O.C., O.B.C. along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, in honour of The Honourable Steven Lewis Point (LL.B. 1985, LL.D. 2013) O.B.C. for second- and third-year J.D. students who are First Nations, Inuit or M?tis of Canada and who are in need of financial assistance. Appointed in 2020, The Hon. Steven Point became the 19th Chancellor of UBC and the first Indigenous person to hold the position. As member of the Skowkale First Nation, he served as chief from 19751999. He taught law at what is now known as the Peter A. Allard School of Law and became the Director of the First Nations Legal Studies Program. He has served as a judge in the Provincial Court of BC and went on to become the first Indigenous Lieutenant Governor of BC in 2007. The Hon. Steven Point was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals, and the Order of BC. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 5967 | 2025W | Frank and Nancy Iacobucci Entrance Award in Law for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $15,000 have been made available annually through a gift from The Honourable Frank Iacobucci, C.C., K.C., L.S.M. (B.Com. 1961, LL.B. 1962, LL.D. 1989) and Nancy Iacobucci for students entering the J.D. program who are First Nations, Inuit or M?tis of Canada and have demonstrated financial need. After graduating from UBC, The Hon. Frank Iacobucci received his Master of Laws and a Diploma in International Law at the University of Cambridge. He was Dean of Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto and University Vice-President and Provost before being appointed Chief Justice of the Federal Court in 1988 and Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada in 1991. The Hon. Frank Iacobucci has received numerous recognitions in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Italy, including a Companion of the Order of Canada, a member of the King’s Counsel, and named an Honorary Fellow of St. John’s College at Cambridge University. He was honoured with a lifetime achievement award by UBC in 2005. Since retiring, he has been very active in issues of public law, particularly matters involving Indigenous peoples of Canada. Nancy Iacobucci, Frank’s lifelong partner, is a graduate of Harvard Law School, where she graduated magna cum laude and was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. She and Frank met at Cambridge and were married in 1964. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 6300 | 2025W | Water Quality Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,650 have been endowed by the International Association of Water Quality (IAWQ) for M.A.Sc. or Ph.D. students in Environmental Engineering. The awards are offered to students involved in research related to water quality and waste management and are made on the recommendation of the Pollution Control and Waste Management Group of the Department of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6303 | 2025W | Wilson Henderson Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $13,000 fellowship has been endowed through a bequest by Dr. Wilson Henderson. The award is offered to a graduate student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, with preference given to those studying in the field of avian nutrition. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and may be renewable for up to two years. |
| 6304 | 2025W | Elizabeth R Howland Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $55,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Elizabeth Roxann Howland. The awards are offered to graduate students in Agricultural Sciences, with preference given to those specializing in Animal Husbandry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6305 | 2025W | DC & HL Knigge Graduate Scholarship in Music | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,550 scholarship has been endowed by D.C. and H.L. Knigge for a graduate student in piano or a stringed instrument who intends to make the performing arts a career. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6307 | 2025W | St John’s College Reginald and Annie Van Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $27,050 have been endowed by Reginald and Annie Van. The award is offered to a student in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies who are residents of St. John’s College and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. Recipients are known as St. John’s Scholars. |
| 6320 | 2025W | Fred and Page Beeson Scholarship in Agricultural Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,600 scholarship has been endowed by Page Beeson and her husband Fred for a student in Agricultural Sciences. The award is offered to a graduate student in poultry production research or poultry production and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6322 | 2025W | Cecil and Kathleen Morrow Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,300 scholarship has been endowed by Cecil B. Morrow in honour of his parents, Cecil and Kathleen Morrow (BA ’29). The award is offered to a graduate student in Fisheries and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6323 | 2025W | Nutritional Research Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $16,000 have been endowed for graduate students in Agricultural Sciences pursuing nutritional research. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6324 | 2025W | Homer Armstrong Thompson Travel Scholarship in Classical Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $7,250 have been made available through an endowment established by Mrs. Doris Baldwin (1908-1998) in honour of her brother Dr. Homer Armstrong Thompson (1906-2000) for outstanding graduate students focusing on classical studies of the Greek and Roman World to assist them in the study of archaeological sites and museums. Dr. Thompson (B.A. 1925, M.A. 1927, Ph.D., LL.D. 1949) was born in Devlin, Ontario. After completing his B.A. and M.A. at UBC, he received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and was selected as a fellow of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, where he participated in the excavation of the agora of Athens. Dr. Thompson was a professor at the University of Toronto during the 1930s and 1940s, before accepting a position at the Institute for Advanced Study in 1947, where he taught until his retirement. Dr. Thompson received numerous awards in recognition of his contributions to archeology, including the Gold Medal for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement from the Archaeological Institute of America in 1972. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6325 | 2025W | C D Howe Graduate Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $19,000 fellowship has been endowed by The C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation and The University of British Columbia. The award is offered to a graduate student in a master’s or doctoral program and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6326 | 2025W | C D Howe Graduate Fellowship in Public Policy | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $20,350 have been endowed by The C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation and The University of British Columbia. The awards are offered to graduate students in public policy and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6327 | 2025W | Harriet Evelyn Mallory Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,450 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues of Harriet Evelyn Mallory, Director, UBC School of Nursing (1943-1967). The award is offered to a graduate student in nursing after completion of first year and is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6328 | 2025W | Tim and Ann O’Riordan Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $24,000 fellowship has been endowed by Tim and Ann O’Riordan and The University of British Columbia for a doctoral student involved in research into or the study of sustainable development. Recipients must be Residents or Non-Resident Members of Green College. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6329 | 2025W | Canadian Association on Water Quality Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $3,000 has been endowed by the Canadian Association on Water Quality (CAWQ), for a student in Environmental Engineering in the M.A.Sc. or Ph.D. program. The scholarship is offered to a student involved in research related to water quality and waste management and is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6330 | 2025W | Millie and Ralph Drabinsky Graduate Scholarship in Medicine | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $700 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends in honour of Ralph and Millie Drabinsky’s fiftieth wedding anniversary. The award is offered to a masters or doctoral student, whose supervisor has a primary appointment in the Faculty of Medicine, undertaking research into the etiology or treatment of Alzheimer’s or related neurodegenerative diseases of the central nervous system. No individual will receive support from this fund for more than two consecutive years. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6331 | 2025W | Rafe Mair Prize in Journalism | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Journalism, Writing, and Media | V | A prize totalling $1,450 has been made available through an endowment established by Pattison Media Ltd. in honour of Rafe Mair-for graduate students in the Master of Journalism program who have produced the best published work of public service journalism during the degree program. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Journalism. |
| 6332 | 2025W | David Macaree Memorial Scholarship in English | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $5,000 scholarship has been endowed by Mary Macaree for a student in Eighteenth Century English studies who is entering the Ph.D. program or has been admitted to candidacy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6333 | 2025W | St John’s College Itoko Muraoka Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $16,950 have been endowed through a bequest by Itoko Muraoka. The awards are offered to students in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies who are residents of St. John’s College and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. Recipients are known as St. John’s Scholars. |
| 6334 | 2025W | St John’s College George Shen Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totaling $14,000 have been endowed in honour of George Shen. The awards are offered to students in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies who are residents of St. John’s College and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. Recipients are known as St. John’s Scholars. |
| 6335 | 2025W | Ed Shuter Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,500 scholarship has been endowed by the family of Ed Shuter and is offered to a student entering second year of graduate studies in the Department of Chemistry. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6336 | 2025W | Anne and John Brown Fellowship in Diabetes and Obesity Related Research | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $27,500 have been endowed by Anne and John Brown. The awards are offered to graduate students involved in diabetes and obesity related research and are made on the nomination of the Killam Fellowship Committee in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6337 | 2025W | Vancouver Sun David Baines Scholarship in Journalism | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,500 scholarship has been endowed by Vancouver Sun reporter, David Baines for a student in the Master of Journalism program specializing in business journalism. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Journalism in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6338 | 2025W | Josephine T Berthier Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $54,700 have been endowed through a bequest by Josephine T. Berthier for students in a masters or doctoral program in any field of study. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6339 | 2025W | Mabel Mackenzie Colbeck Scholarship in English | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,500 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Dr. Mabel Mackenzie Colbeck by family, friends and colleagues. The award is offered to a student in the doctoral program in English and is made on the recommendation of the Department of English in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6341 | 2025W | Lisle and Sheila Jory Award in Geological Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $4,500 have been endowed by Dr. Lisle T. and Mrs. Sheila M. Jory for students pursuing graduate research in Geological Engineering. Eligible recipients need not have obtained their undergraduate degree in Geological Engineering but must be qualified and approved to undertake research in that discipline. In addition to financial need and academic merit, consideration is given to leadership skills and involvement in student activities or community affairs. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Director of Geological Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 6342 | 2025W | Joseph Tonzetich Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One $6,000 scholarship is offered to honour Dr. Joseph Tonzetich of the Faculty of Dentistry for his contributions to dental research. The award is made to a student in the Ph.D. in Oral Biology or M.Sc. in Dental Science who shows promising research ability in the fields of biochemistry, microbiology or cell biology of the oral tissues. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6343 | 2025W | Michael Smith Memorial Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $36,700 have been endowed as a tribute to Dr. Michael Smith by his friends, Dr. Donald B. and Mrs. Eleanor J.Y. Rix, for a masters or doctoral student in any field of study. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6345 | 2025W | President’s Travel Scholarship in Psychology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,900 have been endowed for graduate students in Psychology to support travel to conferences for the purpose of presenting papers based on student research. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychology in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6346 | 2025W | Killam-Donald N. Byers Memorial Prize | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,500 prize has been endowed in memory of former Killam Trustee, Donald N. Byers. It is awarded to the highest-ranking Killam Doctoral Scholar in the annual Affiliated Fellowship competition. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6348 | 2025W | Douglas D. Paterson Scholarship in Landscape Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $8,800 scholarship has been endowed by Douglas D. Paterson for students enrolled in the Master of Landscape Architecture program. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6349 | 2025W | Braham G. Griffith Memorial Scholarship in Forest Resources Management | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two $500 scholarships have been endowed in memory of Dr. Braham G. Griffith by Dr. J. Harry G. Smith. Professor Griffith pioneered several long-term studies at the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, including growth and yields plots and open growth trees. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate student undertaking research relevant to management of the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6350 | 2025W | Cordula and Gunter Paetzold Fellowship | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships of $18,000 each have been endowed by Cordula Paetzold and the University of British Columbia for full-time masters or doctoral students, with preference given to graduate students with disabilities, First Nations graduate students, and women students pursuing graduate study in medicine, neuroscience, genetics, health care and epidemiology, pharmaceutical sciences, music, theatre and film, forestry and architecture. If, in any given year, there are not sufficient eligible candidates among the preferred groups, awards may be granted to outstanding graduate students in any field. The fellowships may be renewed for a second year, subject to satisfactory academic standing, attendance and progress. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6351 | 2025W | Ursula Knight Abbott Travel Scholarship in Agricultural Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $125,000 have been endowed by Dr. Ursula Knight Abbott for graduate students in Agricultural Sciences to assist them with travel outside the Lower Mainland to present a paper or further their research. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 6352 | 2025W | Charles Bourne Graduate Scholarship in International Law | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $8,400 scholarship has been endowed in honour of Charles Bourne for a graduate student in International Law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 6354 | 2025W | Graduate Scholarship in Curriculum Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,100 scholarship has been endowed for a doctoral student in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy. Adjudication is based on Department rankings of applications for the Affiliated Fellowship/Tri-agency scholarship competition. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6355 | 2025W | William W. Wood Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $750 have been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Dr. William W. Wood to honour his dedication and his contributions to dental research and education. Bill Wood believed strongly in the need for universities to maintain active and innovative research, considering this to be an essential part of advanced education. The scholarships are awarded to full or part-time students in the second year or higher of a graduate program in the Faculty of Dentistry to recognize professionalism and academic excellence in studies relating to the clinical application of human orofacial function, dysfunction and rehabilitation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 6356 | 2025W | Ethel Davis MBA Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totaling $3,500 have been endowed in honour of Ethel Davis, former Assistant Dean of Commerce and Director of the MBA Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of Sauder School of Business to outstanding students entering the first year of the MBA program. |
| 6357 | 2025W | Physics and Astronomy Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $11,000 have been endowed for incoming or continuing graduate students at the Masters or Ph.D. level in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department on the basis of academic ability and promise. |
| 6360 | 2025W | John Richard Turner Fellowship in Microbiology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $20,000 have been endowed through a bequest by John Richard Turner to support genetic research by graduate students in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department. |
| 6361 | 2025W | Fukien Chinese Association Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,600 award has been endowed by the Fukien Chinese Association for UBC students with a preference for UBC graduate students who are pursuing Chinese language studies in the People’s Republic of China. The award is made on the recommendation of the Centre for Chinese Research at the Institute of Asian Research, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6362 | 2025W | James and Setsuko Thurlow Scholarship in Disarmament Studies | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $6,600 have been endowed by James and Setsuko Thurlow and by The University of British Columbia for graduate students pursuing studies in disarmament or weapons of mass destruction (primarily nuclear weapons). The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6363 | 2025W | Olav Slaymaker Scholarship in Environment | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $7,900 have been endowed by The Simons Foundation and UBC in recognition of Dr. Olav Slaymaker’s contributions to research on environmental issues. They are awarded to graduate student(s) pursuing environmental studies who are supervised by a faculty member appointed in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. Preference will be given to students studying nuclear environmental issues. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6364 | 2025W | Gerhard Henrik Armauer-Hansen Memorial Scholarship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $6,300 have been endowed in memory of Dr. Gerhard Henrik Armauer-Hansen, through a bequest by Mary Armauer-Hansen, for graduate students in the Faculty of Medicine or the Department of Microbiology and Immunology who are pursuing research into Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) or other bacterial diseases. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6366 | 2025W | James L. and Donald A. Duncan Fellowship to Advance Excellence in Journalism | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $22,050 have been endowed by the family of James L. and Donald A. Duncan to honour them and recognize their high regard for excellence and integrity in Journalism. Preference is given to graduate students with excellent writing abilities who are well-read and have a demonstrated interest in a broad range of journalistic topics. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Journalism. |
| 6367 | 2025W | Amanda Araba Ocran Memorial Award | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,250 award has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Amanda Araba Ocran for a graduate student whose research focuses on issues of social justice and racial or economic inequality, or a critical analysis of our society and its socio-economic structures. At the time of her death in 1998, Amanda Ocran was a UBC Ph.D. candidate who was active in the Graduate Student Society, the Student Women’s Action Caucus and the Women of Colour Mentoring Network. Her research focused on the exploitation of immigrant home workers as cheap labour. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6368 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business M. B. A. Entrance Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships are offered to students entering the M.B.A. program who demonstrate strong academic performance and potential to perform at a high level in a graduate program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 6373 | 2025W | Dorothy May Ladner Memorial Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $13,000 fellowship has been endowed in memory of Dorothy May Ladner through a bequest by her sister, Edna G. Ladner, for a graduate student doing research which could lead to the effective treatment of traumatic brain injury. One of the first women from British Columbia to receive a masters degree in public health nursing, Dorothy Ladner was known throughout the province for her administrative skills in public health. She assisted with the development of the Variety Club’s Children’s Treatment Centre in Surrey of which she later became Director. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 6374 | 2025W | Marion Judith Madsen Memorial Scholarship in Animal Welfare | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,600 have been endowed in memory of Marion Judith Madsen by her husband, Gregory P. Madsen, for graduate students in the Animal Welfare Program. Born in 1949 and raised in Vancouver, Marion volunteered for over ten years doing home care of orphaned and baby animals so that they could be released back to the wild. As Marion was unable to attend university herself, this award is provided to help others continue their studies and thereby benefit the animals that she so loved. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems with preference given, where possible, to candidates studying wildlife and wildlife ecosystems. |
| 6375 | 2025W | Sociology Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,200 have been endowed for graduate students pursuing studies in Sociology. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Sociology in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6376 | 2025W | David W. Strangway Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Graduate fellowships totalling $59,350 have been endowed in honour of Dr. David W. Strangway OC, who served as President of The University of British Columbia from 1985 to 1997. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6378 | 2025W | Brahm Wiesman Memorial Scholarship in Community and Regional Planning | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $26,000 have been made available through an endowment created by Mrs. Madge Wiesman, and augmented by colleagues and friends, in memory of her husband, Professor Brahm Wiesman. Professor Wiesman was the Director of UBC’s School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) for many years. The scholarships are offered to students in the School of Community and Regional Planning for travel abroad to Asia and Global South countries elsewhere in order to advance their SCARP-related research. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Community and Regional Planning in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6379 | 2025W | Les Lavkulich Scholarship for Resources and Environment | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling A $9,500 have been endowed by colleagues, friends and UBC alumni in honour of Professor Les Lavkulich, who created the Resources and Environment Program in 1979, the first truly interdisciplinary graduate program at UBC. As the program’s inspirational leader between 1979 and 2004, he was able, with his unrelenting effort and visionary thinking, to build it into an internationally renowned program. The awards are given to an outstanding graduate students in Resource Management and Environmental Sciences on the recommendation of the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6382 | 2025W | Dennis Molnar Travel Scholarship in Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $4,400 have been endowed by Dennis Molnar for graduate students in the Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies to support travel involving field work, archeological site visits or excavations. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6383 | 2025W | Sally M. Rogow Graduate Research Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1.600 scholarship has been endowed by Sally M. Rogow for graduate students doing research that will enhance practice in the field of special education with a focus on language development and communication in children with special needs, or on the social and emotional development of children with disabilities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6385 | 2025W | Cosmos International Graduate Travel Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,700 travel award has been endowed by Dr. Daniel Pauly and The University of British Columbia for a deserving international graduate student who needs support for research or field work to be conducted in their region or country of origin. In adjudicating the award, first preference is given to students associated with the UBC Fisheries Centre, second preference to students in resource management, third preference to students in zoology, and fourth preference to those in forestry. The award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Fisheries Centre in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6387 | 2025W | Gabriele Helms Memorial Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,100 scholarship has been endowed by colleagues, friends and family in memory of Dr. Gabriele Helms for a graduate student studying Canadian Literature in the Department of English, with preference given to international students. Dr. Helms, Assistant Professor in the Department of English (July 2003 to December 2004) was just commencing her academic work in autobiographical and Canadian studies before her life was cut tragically short by breast cancer. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6388 | 2025W | Shelby L. Brumelle Memorial Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $21,000 have been endowed in memory of Professor Shelby L. Brumelle by family, friends, colleagues and students. Shelby, a brilliant researcher who was dedicated to his students and supportive of his colleagues, was a professor in the Sauder School of Business for over thirty years. The awards, each valued at up to $5,000, are for Ph.D. students in the Sauder School of Business who are recipients of a major competitive award, with preference to students in the Operations and Logistics Division. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6390 | 2025W | Edward and Miriam Silber Memorial Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $12,000 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Mr. Edward and Mrs. Miriam Silber by Dean Frieda Granot, her family, and The University of British Columbia. Edward and Miriam Silber were the beloved parents of Dean Frieda Granot and Dr. Dvora Barnea and dedicated their lives to the education of their children. The award is given to a Ph.D. student in the Sauder School of Business, with priority to a student in the Operations and Logistics Division. The award is made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6391 | 2025W | Michael W. Stahl Memorial Graduate Scholarship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $5,249.43 scholarship is offered by Guenter and Diane Stahl in memory of their son, Michael W. Stahl (March 16, 1969 to November 9, 2005), to a graduate student conducting research in the areas of addiction, depression, or mental illness. In spite of some progress from recently initiated treatment for depression, Michael died after many years of struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6392 | 2025W | Allen Clingman Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $2,150 prize has been endowed by friends, family, colleagues and alumni in memory of Dr. Allen Clingman (1929-2005) for an outstanding graduate student in music education. Dr. Clingman taught at UBC for 33 years prior to his retirement as Department Head of Music Education in 1992; he was a dedicated advocate of community music education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 6393 | 2025W | Janet Gormick Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $18,800 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by Janet Gormick for a graduate student in Nursing. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6394 | 2025W | Frieda Granot Graduate Scholarship in Interdisciplinary Research | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $400 scholarship has been endowed in honour of Dr. Frieda Granot to recognize over thirty years of service to The University of British Columbia, both as a professor in the Sauder School of Business, starting in 1975, and as Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (1996-2006). The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to a Ph.D. student conducting interdisciplinary research. |
| 6395 | 2025W | Janet Gormick Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $20,050 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by Janet Gormick for an undergraduate student entering or continuing in the Nursing Program. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 6396 | 2025W | Lilian To Memorial Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $9,700 have been endowed by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in memory of Lilian To (M.S.W.1979), the late CEO of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and a renowned, internationally recognized social worker. The scholarships recognize and honour Lilian To’s unwavering support for the welfare of immigrants and refugees. The donor’s initial contribution to the endowment principal has been matched by the School of Social Work. The scholarships are awarded to graduate students researching and studying immigration and refugee policy and practice. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6397 | 2025W | Hari Varshney MBA Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship equal to one-half tuition is offered to students in the MBA Program who demonstrate exceptional aptitude and academic excellence. Preference is given to international students. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 6398 | 2025W | Madhu Varshney MBA Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A scholarship equal to one-half tuition is offered to students in the MBA Program who demonstrate exceptional aptitude and academic excellence. Preference is given to international students. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 6399 | 2025W | Canadian History Graduate Research Travel Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,600 have been endowed by a group of senior Canadian historians long associated with the Department of History at UBC for graduate students in Canadian History who are conducting research outside the Greater Vancouver area and merit support for associated travel costs. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Graduate Committee in the Department of History in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6400 | 2025W | Chia-Lien Cheng Memorial Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,000 scholarship is offered by family, friends an colleagues in memory of Chia-Lien Cheng for a Masters student in Civil Engineering. A dedicated educator and professional engineer, Chia-Lien Cheng pursued his Masters in Civil Engineering at the age of 52 after emigrating from China. The memorial scholarship recognizes and honours his devotion to education and research in Civil Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6402 | 2025W | Graduate Student Professional Development Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually for graduate students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences participating in professional development activities, including but not limited to, attending a conferences or symposia at which they will are presenting a poster or an academic paper. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6403 | 2025W | May L. Barnett Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Plant Science | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more scholarships totalling $6,000 have been endowed by Roy Barnett in memory of his mother, May L. Barnett, for graduate students in Plant Science working on the improvement of agricultural and/or horticultural plants. May Barnett developed and nurtured plants of all kinds in her extensive garden. It would have given her great satisfaction to know that this scholarship will assist generations of students pursuing her life’s passion for the benefit of humanity. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6404 | 2025W | Susan M. Boyce Graduate Scholarship in Journalism | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more scholarships totalling $2,900.00 have been endowed by Roy Barnett in honour of his sister, Susan M. Boyce, for graduate students in the Master of Journalism Program in the School of Journalism. Susan is a longtime Vancouver-based journalist and a firm believer in the need to support and mentor aspiring writers in this exciting career. It is her hope this scholarship will contribute to making the aspiration a reality for many who are dedicated to preserving the value and integrity of the written word. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6405 | 2025W | David Dodge Graduate Scholarship in Economics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,650 scholarship has been endowed by David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada, for a graduate student in the field of Economics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Economics in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6406 | 2025W | Family Studies Graduating Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Sociology | V | A $1,400 prize has been endowed by the Department of Sociology for an outstanding fourth-year graduating student in Family Studies minor who has achieved high academic standing. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Sociology. |
| 6407 | 2025W | Creative Writing Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Several scholarships of $3,600 each are offered by the Creative Writing Program for students in the Optional Residency M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Creative Writing Program in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6408 | 2025W | Haynes Graduate Scholarship for the Advancement of Animal Welfare | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,600 have been endowed to support student research on how human behaviour and policy influence the lives of animals. Awards are offered to graduate students in the Animal Welfare Program and in interdisciplinary studies, where candidates’ research aims to reduce animal suffering through avenues such as education, regulation, media and the law. The award is established in memory of Mouse, Mrs. Haynes’ adopted cat, who demonstrated the transformative power of the human-animal bond. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6409 | 2025W | Joyce and John MacConnal Graduate Scholarship in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,850 have been endowed through a bequest by Louisa May Joyce MacConnal for graduate students in the School of Nursing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6411 | 2025W | William T. Lane Memorial Prize in Planning Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Community and Regional Planning | V | One prize of $1,150 has been endowed by Elizabeth A. Lane and by family, friends, colleagues and former students in memory of William T. Lane (B.A.1944, B.Com.1947, LL.B.1948) for a student with high academic standing in course(s) in the legal context of planning in the School of Community and Regional Planning. The award is made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 6412 | 2025W | Errol Durbach Graduate Scholarship in Theatre | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,350 scholarship has been endowed for a student in the Ph.D. or M.A. program in Theatre by alumni, friends, colleagues, and audience members in recognition of Dr. Errol Durbach’s many contributions to the Theatre Program as playwright, actor, translator, adaptor, teacher and department head. The award is made on the recommendation of the Theatre Program in the Department of Theatre and Film in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6415 | 2025W | Geyer Family Award in Biomedical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Biomedical Engineering | V | An award of $3,650 have been made available through an endowment established by Paul Geyer for undergraduate students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and who are in the Biomedical Engineering Program in the Faculty of Applied Science. Preference is given to students with an entrepreneurial spirit, an interest in the local biomedical engineering industry and demonstrated leadership and communication skills. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. |
| 6416 | 2025W | Neville E. Gibson and Grosvenor Graduate Scholarship in Urban Land Economics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $10,000 scholarship has been established in recognition of Neville E. Gibson’s exceptional contribution to Grosvenor, a real estate development, investment and asset management company, during his employment with the Company as Chief Executive Officer. The award is given to a graduate student with excellent academic standing who is studying Urban Land Economics at the Sauder School of Business. The award is made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6417 | 2025W | Iva Maria Lester Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Accounting | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $12,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Iva Maria Lester for graduate students in Accounting. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6423 | 2025W | Paul Chwelos Memorial Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $5,000 have been endowed by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Dr. Paul D. Chwelos (Ph.D. Business Administration, 2000) for doctoral students in the Sauder School of Business who show outstanding potential for teaching excellence. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6425 | 2025W | Elsie and Audrey Jang Scholarship in Cultural Diversity and Harmony | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totaling $2,700 have been made available through an endowment established by Elsie Jang, in memory of her sister Audrey, for graduate students in the School of Music who are conducting research in the area of ethnomusicology. The goal of this scholarship is to acknowledge the relevance of music as an instrument that can foster a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, while contributing to the creation of a more harmonious society. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6426 | 2025W | Master of Food Science Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling up to $20,000 are offered to students in the Food Science graduate programs who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. Preference is given to students in the Master of Food Science program. The awards are made on the basis of academic merit and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6427 | 2025W | St. John’s College Li Pai Lin Memorial Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,250 have been endowed by Anita K.F. Li and family in memory of her husband, Li Pai Lin, who was an alumnus of St. John’s University in Shanghai. The awards are offered to students in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies who are residents of St. John’s College at UBC and are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 6429 | 2025W | W. Erwin Diewert Graduate Prize in Applied Economics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Vancouver School of Economics | V | A $700 prize has been endowed in honour of W. Erwin Diewert, an internationally renowned Canadian economist specializing in problems of Economic Measurement, a Distinguished Professor, a recipient of the Killam Prize, the Purvis Prize and the Shiskin Memorial Award, and an advisor to statistical agencies of the U.N., World Bank, European Central Bank, Canada, U.S., U.K. and many other countries. The prize is offered to a student who has written an outstanding Master’s thesis in Applied Economics and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Economics. |
| 6430 | 2025W | B.C. MEDTECH Graduate Award in Biomedical Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,900 award has been endowed by B.C. Medical Devices Association for a graduate student entering the Biomedical Engineering Program in the Faculty of Applied Science. Preference is given to a student with an entrepreneurial spirit, an interest in the local biomedical engineering industry and demonstrated leadership and communication skills. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6431 | 2025W | Mahesh K. Upadhyaya Plant Science Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,400 have been made available through an endowment established in honour of Dr. Mahesh K. Upadhyaya for graduate students in the Plant Science Graduate Program in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems who are working on agricultural and/or horticultural topics. Dr. Upadhyaya is a Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and has dedicated many years to teaching and conducting research on plant science. He is a recipient of the Killam Teaching Award from UBC, the James F. Richard Service Award from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, and the Excellence in Weed Science Award from the Canadian Weed Science Society. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6432 | 2025W | Sydney J. Risk Graduate Award in Directing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | A $4,000 award is offered by the Sydney J. Risk Foundation in memory of Western Canada theatre pioneer, Sydney J. Risk, to recognize a student who shows exceptional promise for a directing career in the theatre. It is awarded to a promising Directing candidate as they enter their second year of the Master of Fine Arts Program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 6434 | 2025W | Faculty of Applied Science Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6435 | 2025W | Faculty of Arts Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6436 | 2025W | Sauder School of Business Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6437 | 2025W | Faculty of Dentistry Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6438 | 2025W | Faculty of Education Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6439 | 2025W | Faculty of Forestry Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6440 | 2025W | Faculty of Land and Food Systems Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6441 | 2025W | Faculty of Law Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6442 | 2025W | Faculty of Medicine Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6443 | 2025W | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6444 | 2025W | Faculty of Science Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6445 | 2025W | Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Award | Graduate Support Initiative Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD, DMA, and Master’s (except full cost-recovery) degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of Faculties or graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6446 | 2025W | J. Lewis Robinson Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $5,800 have been endowed by the family of J. Lewis Robinson and by his friends and former students to honour his life and achievement at UBC, which included the establishment of the Department of Geography. Scholarships are open to graduate students with high academic standing studying Human Geography with a Canadian focus. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Geography in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6449 | 2025W | Rita L. Irwin Graduate Scholarship in Visual Arts Education | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $4,800 have been endowed by Dr. Rita Irwin, a dedicated educator and visual artist. The scholarships are awarded to Education graduate students whose studies integrate the visual arts in their research and practice. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6451 | 2025W | Pei-Huang Tung and Tan-Wen Tung Graduate Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $75,134.70 have been endowed by Mr. Pei-Huang Tung for international graduate students who are citizens of the People’s Republic of China or Taiwan. Fellowships may be renewed for a second year of study at UBC subject to recipients maintaining good academic standing. In adjudicating eligibility, the financial circumstances of eligible candidates may be taken into account. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6452 | 2025W | Omer H. Patrick II Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $3,200 prize has been endowed in memory of Omer H. Patrick II by his family to recognize excellence in Alzheimer’s research by a doctoral student whose work is contributing to a greater understanding of the disease. Preference is given to students pursuing research directly into the causes and potential cures for the disease, but related research may also be considered. The Patrick family wishes to express gratitude for the efforts of the recipients in pursuing Alzheimer’s research. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 6453 | 2025W | Jared Stanley Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Geography | V | A $1,550 prize has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Jared Stanley (December 2, 1979 to January 11, 2005) for Master of Science students in Geography who have demonstrated excellence in their final year of study. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Department of Geography in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 6454 | 2025W | Audain Foundation Graduate Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $93,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Audain Foundation for graduate students in the Critical and Curatorial Studies Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6455 | 2025W | Chemistry Graduate Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $156,000 are offered by the Department of Chemistry for graduate students in Chemistry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6456 | 2025W | Four Year Fellowships (4YF) For PhD Students | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships, whose value may be up to $18,200 (adjusted for inflation) plus tuition per year, are offered by UBC to full-time doctoral students for up to four years of their doctoral program. Continued Fellowship support is subject to satisfactory academic progress. Students who receive Tri-Agency or other prestigious external awards must accept those awards. The awards are made on the recommendation of the recipient’s graduate program in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6457 | 2025W | Charlotte Douglas Fee Graduate Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,000 award is offered, in memory of Charlotte Douglas Fee, to a graduate student at the UBC Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ). The award is made on the recommendation of the GRSJ’s graduate committee in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6458 | 2025W | Genetic Counselling Graduate Entrance Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two scholarships of $4,000 each are offered to graduate students pursuing a Master of Science in Genetic Counselling. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Medical Genetics in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6459 | 2025W | John R. Grace Graduate Scholarship in Chemical and Biological Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $10,000 scholarship has been endowed in honour of Dr. John R. Grace by his wife, Dr. Sherrill E. Grace, for graduate students in Chemical and Biological Engineering who demonstrate academic excellence and potential for service to society by performing research on energy, the environment, and/or multi-phase systems. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6460 | 2025W | Sherrill E. Grace Graduate Scholarship in English | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $5,200 scholarship has been endowed in honour of Dr. Sherrill E. Grace by her husband, Dr. John R. Grace, for graduate students in the Department of English who are conducting original research in the literary and/or cultural study of Canada that promises to advance understanding of the country and has potential for publication. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of English in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6462 | 2025W | Freda Pagani Scholarship in Sustainability | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,100 have been endowed by family and friends in honour of Freda Pagani for graduate students in Resource Management and Environmental Studies (RMES). As founder and director of the Sustainability Office at UBC, Freda helped to develop green building guidelines for campus facilities, initiated an energy management program, created the UBC Social, Ecological, Economic, Development Studies Program (SEEDS), and developed a community energy and water plan. In addition, Freda led the creation of the University’s first ecologically friendly building, the C.K. Choi Building. The award is made on the recommendation of the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6463 | 2025W | PIBC Graduate Scholarship in Planning | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,000 scholarship is offered by the Planning Institute of British Columbia to a student who maintains high academic standing in Community and Regional Planning and exhibits leadership skills in student or community planning activities. The award is made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6465 | 2025W | H. Peter Oberlander Scholarship in Community and Regional Planning | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $7,200 scholarship has been endowed by the Oberlander family to honour the memory and professional contributions of H. Peter Oberlander, founder of the School of Community and Regional Planning. The scholarship is intended for international students pursuing their masters or doctoral studies at the School of Community and Regional Planning. The award is made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6466 | 2025W | Wastewater Treatment Graduate Research Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $5,300 have been endowed by the Environmental Engineering Group as a result of an international conference, held in Vancouver in May 2009. The awards are offered to support students in either the Ph.D. or M.A.Sc. Programs in Environmental Engineering, within the Department of Civil Engineering specifically, to students involved in research related to nutrient removal, nutrient recovery and wastewater treatment. If there is no suitable recipient in any given year, the income from the endowment may be re-capitalized to increase the scholarship value in future years or carried forward in the spending budget at the discretion of the Pollution Control and Waste Management Sub-Group of the Department of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Pollution Control and Waste Management Sub-Group in the Department of Civil Engineering, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6468 | 2025W | Grace Mentorship Award in Chemical and Biological Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | V | A $2,700 award has been endowed by Dr. John Grace, the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the Faculty of Applied Science. The award is offered to a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow, who has been highly effective in mentoring undergraduate students in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. This award cannot be given out more than once to the same person, and, if there is no suitable recipient in any given year, the income from the endowment would be re-capitalized to increase the scholarship value in future years or carried forward in the spending budget. This award is given out on the recommendation of the Department in consultation with undergraduate representatives and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 6469 | 2025W | Pacific Dairy Centre Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totaling $2,000 are offered by John and Diane Bruinsma of Pacific Dairy Centre for graduate students with an interest in dairy cattle research. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6470 | 2025W | John and Mary Young Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totaling $3,900 have been endowed in honour of John and Mary Young for a graduate student with an interest in dairy cattle research. John was a manager of the UBC Farm and Dairy from 1929 – 1951. As husband and wife, John and Mary’s legacy to the University was not less than the survival of the farm, together with its famous Ayrshire herd, through the Great Depression. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6471 | 2025W | Concord Erickson Energy and Architecture Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $14,000 have been endowed by Concord Pacific Harmony Trust in honour of the late Arthur Erickson and his life’s work in Architecture. The fellowships are awarded to architecture students in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture who are studying or carrying out scholarly research in innovative sustainable design principles which integrate efficient energy consumption and technology with architecture to help reduce the impact of the human footprint on the environment. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6472 | 2025W | Lawrence R. Munroe Memorial Scholarship in Community and Regional Planning | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $5,100 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Diana L. Belhouse (BA 1947, LLB 1973), to honour the memory of her husband, Lawrence R. Munroe, P.Eng. (BASc, Civil Engineering 1946). The award is available to outstanding students in the School of Community and Regional Planning who are Canadian citizens and who majored in or received an undergraduate degree in geography or civil engineering from the University of British Columbia or the University of Victoria. Lawrence began his successful career in 1946 with the Vancouver Town Planning Commission until the creation of City of Vancouver Planning Department where he held the position of Associate Director of Planning, until his passing at 47 years of age in 1970. In honour of Lawrence’s influence on the beautification of the City of Vancouver and lifetime work, preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an interest in urban design which focuses on the creation and retention of green space and enhances the beauty of cities or urban areas. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Community and Regional Planning, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6473 | 2025W | Warren George Povey Award in Global Health | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $16,400 have been endowed to graduate students in any discipline who are dedicated to working on global health issues in honour of Dr. Warren George Povey and his contributions in teaching that span over 50 years on every continent and at every level of education from Traditional Birth Attendants in Mozambique to Midwives, Nurses and Physicians and in recent year’s graduate students from many disciplines working on global health issues. Dr. Povey is a pioneering scholar in global health and is passionate about addressing the social, political and economic determinants of health and gender equity in the interest of promoting social justice around the world. He pioneered the International Health course at UBC and has also taught global health at University of Washington. The awards are made in consultation with the School of Population and Public Health and on the recommendation of College for Interdisciplinary Studies and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6475 | 2025W | Ibn Battuta Award for Field Research | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,000 travel award is offered to a graduate student in any field of study who wishes to conduct field research in the following Muslim-majority countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Comoros, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Libya, Maldives, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Xinjiang (Western China) and Yemen. To be considered, graduate students must have a minimum overall GPA of 80% in their last two years of study. Candidates should also have completed at least one course in field research methods, or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge. Award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6476 | 2025W | N.H. Benson International Graduate Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $4,900 have been endowed in memory of N. H. Benson to graduate students who are members of Green College or St. John’s College. Preference will be given to the students of Green College. Recommendation is made by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6478 | 2025W | Sandy Lapsky Award in Geography | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Sandra Sandy Lapsky (B.A. 1980) for international graduate students in good academic standing in the Department of Geography. Sandy has been an Administrator in the Department of Geography at UBC since 1989. This award was established in recognition of Sandy’s deep affinity to the Department of Geography. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Geography, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6479 | 2025W | Edward Piers Memorial Award in Organic Chemistry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,100 award has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. Edward Piers and in celebration of his distinguished career in the Department of Chemistry. The award is open to graduate students in any branch of Organic Chemistry (including synthetic, bioorganic, and organometallic or materials) who demonstrate qualities of academic excellence, experimental skill and dedication to the field through service and leadership. During more than forty years on campus, Dr. Piers mentored more than 90 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and inspired many to pursue careers in chemistry. His many accomplishments resulted in his election to Fellowship in the Royal Society of Canada in 1989. Dr. Piers also made significant leadership contributions to the profession of chemistry in Canada and was widely respected among his peers – a true scholar and gentleman. Recommendations are made by the Department of Chemistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6480 | 2025W | Willa and Stuart B. Woods Graduate Scholarship in Physics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,000 scholarship has been endowed by Mrs. Willa Woods in memory of her late husband Dr. Stuart B. Woods. Dr. Woods received his PhD in Physics from the University of British Columbia in 1952. He worked as a research officer for the National Research Council in Ottawa until 1959 at which time he accepted a faculty position at the University of Alberta. He later became Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Alberta. Dr. Woods specialized as an experimentalist in Low Temperature and Solid State Physics. Mrs. Woods supported her husband’s entire academic career and has established this award in his memory. The scholarship is granted to an outstanding graduate student in Physics who is specializing in experimental studies in quantum materials with a preference to those whose studies focus on a low temperature environment. Recommendation is made by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6481 | 2025W | Indigenous Graduate Fellowship | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships have been made available by the University of British Columbia for Indigenous graduate students. The fellowships are awarded to outstanding Indigenous graduate students and provide an annual stipend of $16,175 plus tuition for master’s students for up to two-years or until the end of the second-year of their master’s program, whichever comes first or an annual stipend of $18,200 plus tuition for doctoral students for up to four-years or until the end of the fifth-year of their doctoral program, whichever comes first. Priority is given to Indigenous students whose traditional territory falls, at least in part, within Canada. Continued fellowship support is conditional on the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6482 | 2025W | Marg Csapo Graduate Scholarship in Special Education | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been endowed by Marg Csapo to a student from a developing country who is pursuing his/her Ph.D. in Special Education. In the event that there is not a suitable candidate at the Ph.D. level, the scholarship may be awarded to a Master’s student in Special Education from a developing country. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6484 | 2025W | Donna Logan Scholarship in Investigative Journalism | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,150 scholarship has been endowed by friends and family in honour of Professor Donna Logan, Founding Director of the UBC School of Journalism. Professor Logan has devoted her professional and academic life to the promotion of the highest standards of journalism in Canada and abroad. The award is offered to a student in their final year of the Master’s of Journalism program who holds the highest overall average in their previous year of study and who has indicated an interest in pursuing a career in investigative journalism. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Journalism in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6485 | 2025W | Kwong-Leung Tang Doctoral Entrance Scholarship in Social Work | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $7,500 scholarship has been endowed by Dr. Kwong-Leung Tang, former Director of the School of Social Work (2009-2011), to encourage and attract high-calibre applicants to UBC’s School of Social Work doctoral program. Preference will be given to students interested in pursuing a career in macro-level social work practice, including: 1) Canadian and global social policy studies on housing, social security, health, employment and/or immigration; 2) law and social work practice; or 3) local and international social and community development. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6487 | 2025W | Dr. Dario Alberton PharmD Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $7,300 scholarship has been endowed through the generous support of family, friends and colleagues in memory of Dr Dario Alberton for an outstanding student entering the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. This award is primarily based on the student’s scholarly achievements and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in consultation with Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6488 | 2025W | Endeavour Silver Corporation Graduate Scholarship in Earth Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two or more scholarships totalling $6,200 have been endowed by Endeavour Silver Corporation, for graduate students in Geological Sciences. The awards are based on academic excellence. Preference will be given to graduate students studying Economic Geology and if there are no students that fit these criteria, then preference will be given to students studying Mining and Metallurgy. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences in consultation with Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6490 | 2025W | Master of Architecture Awards | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Merit/Needs based awards in the Master of Architecture are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in the Master of Architecture degree program at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. These awards may be given out as merit or needs based or a combination of both. |
| 6493 | 2025W | Master of Journalism Awards | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Merit/Needs based awards are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in the Master of Journalism degree program at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Journalism in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. These awards may be given out as merit or needs based or a combination of both. |
| 6494 | 2025W | Master of Landscape Architecture Awards | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Merit/Needs based awards in the Master of Landscape Architecture and the Master of Advanced Studies in Landscape Architecture are offered to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in the MLA or MASLA degree programs at The University of British Columbia. The funding may be given as entrance awards, multi-year funding awards, tuition awards, or scholarship top-up awards. Awards are made on the recommendation the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. These awards may be given out as merit or needs based or a combination of both. |
| 6495 | 2025W | Andrew Nord Fellowships in Rheumatology | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $110,000 have been endowed through a bequest from the Estate of Andrew Nord. Andrew Nord suffered from the effects of arthritis from the age of 15 and the goal for his bequest is to prevent the disease from its devastating onslaught, to find better ways to live with the disease, and to find the cause, leading to a cure once and for all. Doctoral students engaged in rheumatology research in any faculty at UBC are eligible to apply for the fellowships. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6497 | 2025W | Terry Eastwood SLAIS Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One award of $1,000 is offered to a student upon completion of the first year Master of Archival Studies Program or Joint MAS/MLIS program in the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies who demonstrates scholarly excellence and leadership promise. Professor Terry Eastwood was the first professor hired to teach in the Master of Archival Studies Program and served as Chair of the Program from 1981 until June 2000. As Interim Director, Chair of Program, teacher and mentor he was a tireless advocate of archival education and as such has been recognized nationally and internationally. Recommendations are made by SLAIS in consultation with the Faculty of Graduateand Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6498 | 2025W | Elwyn Gregg Memorial Fellowship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $34,700 have been endowed by a bequest from the Estate of Elwyn Gregg for graduate students in any field of study. Mr. Gregg believed that too often the best graduate talent from UBC may be lost to British Columbia and Canada because of financial attractions and facilities available beyond our borders. It was his hope that this fellowship may be used to attract such abilities to British Columbia. Prominent consideration is to be given to Masters and Ph.D. candidates in Medicine, Languages, Engineering and Forestry, but not necessarily in that order. The awards are made by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6499 | 2025W | Future Forests Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | An annual $70,000 fellowship has been established by a private grant-making foundation. This prestigious fellowship will be awarded to an incoming PhD student in the Faculty of Forestry whose intended studies fit within one of the following areas of excellence within the Faculty: Forest Products Biotechnology; Bioenergy; Forest Genomics; Climate Change; Urban Forestry; Forest Management; Conservation; Forested Landscapes; Salmon Ecology; Forest Health; Forests and Indigenous Peoples; Forests and Human Health. The fellowship holder will receive this funding for up to four years and only one student may be in receipt of the fellowship at a time. The fellowship will be awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6500 | 2025W | Patricia Marchak International Research Scholarship in Sociology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $4,000 have been endowed in memory of Dr. Patricia Marchak (Ph.D.’70) former Dean of the Faculty of Arts who was a distinguished scholar, journalist and human rights advocate. Dr. Marchak aptly demonstrated that high quality sociological research can be conducted anywhere. These funds will offset the costs associated with international travel in support of research abroad. To be considered, candidates must be enrolled in the M.A. or Ph.D. program in the Department of Sociology and wish to conduct fieldwork research outside of Canada. Recommendations are made by the Department of Sociology in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6501 | 2025W | Samuel Rothstein Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Information | V | A $1,000 award has been established to honour Dr. Samuel Rothstein (BA 39, MA 40, LLD 04) for a graduate student in the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. Dr. Rothstein was the first Director of SLAIS who helped the School open the doors in 1961. He led with great imagination, innovation, and foresight. The award is offered to a student who brings the same innovative spirit to their time at SLAIS. The award is made on recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
| 6503 | 2025W | Kathleen Simpson Memorial Graduate Scholarship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,400 scholarship has been endowed by the Estate of Kathleen Simpson for a graduate student studying social applied science. Recommendation is made by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6508 | 2025W | David and Robin Whetter Award in Community and Regional Planning | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Cornerstone Planning Group in honour of David Whetter (B.Arch. 1970, M.Sc. (Bus Admin) 1976) and Robin Whetter, for first-year graduate students in the Master of Arts in Planning, Master of Science in Planning, or the Master of Community and Regional Planning programs in the School of Community and Regional Planning. Preference will be given to students with an interest in process management and/or decision-making for implementing ideas and monitoring results. David Whetter is a Partner Emeritus at Cornerstone Planning Group and has been a planning consultant since 1971. He began researching general systems theory and organizational decision-making analysis while studying under Professor Andrew Gruft at the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. David completed a Master of Science in International Business at UBC and developed a systems framework for functional facilities planning with colleagues at Cornerstone. This award was established in recognition of the impact of David’s approach to planning, as well as the contributions of his wife Robin to his work through their fifty years of extensive global travel. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Community and Regional Planning, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6509 | 2025W | ORW Opportunities through Rehabilitation and Work Society Graduate Award | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,650 award has been endowed by ORW Opportunities through Rehabilitation and Work Society for a graduate student in any Faculty whose work or research addresses how policy change can reduce or remove barriers to employment and enhance workplace inclusiveness for persons with disabilities. Preference will be given to a student who, in their academic, professional or volunteer work, is helping to effect policy change and advocating workplace inclusiveness. ORW is a non-profit organization that seeks out new and innovative approaches to facilitate change so that there are no barriers designed into employment legislation, policies, regulations and programs for persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities will have the same flexibilities, opportunities and productive work options as others in the work world. Research or studies that address any disability, including mental health and developmental disability, are eligible. Students from all Faculties are eligible, but preference will be given to students in the Faculty of Arts and the Sauder School of Business. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6511 | 2025W | Shaun Kenneth Gauthier (Shaun G) Scholarship in Cancer Research | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,700 have been endowed by friends and family of Shaun Gauthier who was a brilliant, intelligent, vibrant young man who touched many lives and had a wonderful enthusiasm for life. Candidates must be focused on cancer research with preference that the scholarships go to students specializing in soft tissue sarcoma, specifically Angiosarcoma. Recommendations will be made by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6512 | 2025W | Zainab Jenny Kanji Memorial Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,400 have been endowed in memory of Zainab Jenny Kanji for students in good academic standing enrolled in the School of Library Archival and Information Studies. To be considered, candidates must demonstrate service in the UBC campus community and financial need may be taken into consideration. Mrs. Kanji was a proud alumna of UBC. In 1969 she received her Bachelor of Library Science and as a mature student returned to UBC and completed a Masters in Library Science. Jenny had a tremendous appreciation of her education, which enabled her to establish a deeply rewarding career. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6513 | 2025W | Hanson Lau Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Scholarships totalling $1,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Mr. Hanson Lau for students in the Faculty of Arts studying the significant contributions of Chinese immigrants to the Province of BC. Hanson Lau immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1966. He obtained a B.A. in English Literature in 1970 and a Diploma in Education in 1971 from UBC, where he was involved with the AMS. After teaching briefly in Kitimat, he embarked on a distinguished career in Cantonese radio broadcasting for Vancouver’s Chinese community from 1973 to 1998. At the same time, he led several community projects, such as pioneering a 911 phone translation service which earned a federal award, and promoting new citizens’ participation in voting and politics. Lau has also spent years raising money for local charities, as well as for national and international disaster relief campaigns. He received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award in 2012. Lau currently runs Hanson Travel in Richmond. The award is made on the recommendation of the Asian Canadian Asian Migration Program in consultation with the Department of History and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6514 | 2025W | Edna Nash Graduate Scholarship in Family Education and Family Counselling | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,000 scholarship has been endowed in memory of Edna Nash by Edna’s family and friends. Edna was a champion athlete and a dedicated wife, mother and educator. She had a distinguished career as a Counselling Psychologist, and taught for many years at UBC and in the Greater Vancouver School District. Her many accomplishments included the introduction of televised education and psychology courses through the Knowledge Network and serving as the President of the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology. Her passion in life was teaching the values of family, human dignity, respect and encouragement. The scholarship is offered to an outstanding graduate student in the Faculty of Education whose focus is on Family Education and Family Counselling. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6515 | 2025W | Langdale Graduate Schl in Educ for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Up to three scholarships totalling $9,400 are offered to student(s) pursuing a Masters degree in the Faculty of Education in the Students with Visual Impairments Program on the UBC Vancouver campus. This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of a UBC graduate who has a longstanding interest in assisting children who face difficulties in learning, particularly students who have visual impairment. Preference will be given to experienced British Columbia resident classroom or special education teachers working outside of the Lower Mainland who are sponsored by their district and will continue to teach in the sponsoring school district. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6516 | 2025W | Friedman Award for Scholars in Health | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $230,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Drs. Constance Livingstone-Friedman and Sydney Friedman for graduate students in the field of health or UBC medical resident trainees. The awards are to be used to pursue scholarly activities outside of Western Canada, with recipients selected on the basis of the nature and quality of the learning opportunity and the potential impact in the field of health. Constance Livingstone-Friedman and Sydney Friedman were two of the earliest faculty members in UBC’s Faculty of Medicine. Their contributions to both medical education and research were foundational to the early development of the medical school at UBC. The awards are granted on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Recipients of this award will be recognized as Friedman Scholars. |
| 6517 | 2025W | Dr. Altintas Manufacturing Automation Grad Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $8,400 have been endowed in recognition of Dr. Yusuf Altintas, a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering who founded the Manufacturing Automation Laboratory (MAL) at UBC, for graduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Candidates must demonstrate interest and academic accomplishment in one of the fields of machine tool vibrations and control, metal cutting mechanics, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) or precision engineering. To be considered, candidates must excel academically in four of the following graduate courses: Advanced Mathematics, Vibrations, Control Theory, Kinematics, Finite Element Methods, Metal Cutting Mechanics, Machine Tool Structures, Computer Control of Machines, Metrology, Mechatronics Instrumentation and Computer Aided Manufacturing. Recommendations are made by the Department of Mechanical Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6518 | 2025W | J. Armand Bombardier Sustainable Transportation Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Up to three fellowships totalling $26,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Bombardier for graduate students in the School of Community and Regional Planning who are focused on research in any one of the three areas: equity and community engagement, population and public health and environmental and sustainability issues associated with transportation. Awardees are eligible for an additional $800 in travel funding for research related activities. Recommendations are made by the School of Community and Regional Planning in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6519 | 2025W | Velma T. and Lawrence G. Y. Chen Graduate Award in Asian Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,800 award is offered, in memory of Velma T. and Lawrence G. Y. Chen, to a graduate student in the Department of Asian Studies whose research focuses on China. The award will support a student who plans to undertake fieldwork and short-term research stints in Asia; attend conferences, workshops and short courses; attend intensive language training courses, or the like. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6521 | 2025W | Robert Kennedy Family Graduate Scholarship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $4,700 have been made available through an endowment established by the Kennedy family, friends and colleagues, along with matching funds from the Faculty of Forestry, in memory of Dr. Robert (Bob) Kennedy (1931-2019) for graduate students enrolled in a thesis-based Master’s program in the Faculty of Forestry whose area of study is wood science. The scholarship may be given to the same recipient for a maximum of two years. Dr. Kennedy received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York, his Master’s degree from UBC and his Ph.D. from Yale University. He dedicated his career to the advancement of wood behaviour through wood science research and teaching. Dr. Kennedy was Dean of the Faculty of Forestry from 1983 until his retirement in 1991 when he became an Emeritus Professor. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6523 | 2025W | J. Korczak Association of Canada Grad Scholarship in Children’s Rights and Indigenous Education | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,000 have been made available annually for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Education whose research is focused on children’s rights and/or Canadian Indigenous education in the field of Early Childhood Education. This award is to honour the legacy of Janusz Korczaks life and work. A Polish-Jewish pioneer of child advocacy, Korczak was one of the great humanitarians of the 20th century who devoted his life to establishing and defining the rights of the child. Korczak’s ideas were adopted by the United Nations in the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1959. Preference for the scholarship will be given to an Aboriginal Canadian student. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6525 | 2025W | Food Science Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more scholarships totalling $13,000 have been endowed in memory of Alice and Fook Tai Li, for students pursuing an MSc or PhD degree in Food Science. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6526 | 2025W | Allard School of Law LL.M. in Taxation Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Peter A. Allard School of Law will offer one or more awards of up to $7,500 to graduate students enrolled full-time in the LL.M. in Taxation Program. Taking into account previous academic, professional and personal achievements, the award recognizes promising candidates with demonstrated potential to succeed in the LL.M. in Taxation Program. No application is necessary; all graduate students enrolled full-time in the LL.M. in Taxation Program are automatically considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6527 | 2025W | Anne DuMoulin Memorial Graduate Award in Social Work | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,100 award has been endowed by Florence and Robert Brownridge in memory of their good friend, Anne DuMoulin (BA Social Work 1944, MA Social Work 1947, UBC), and is offered to an outstanding graduate student in the MSW or PhD program at the UBC School of Social Work (Vancouver Campus). Professor DuMoulin made pioneering contributions to the field of Social Work. As Executive Director of The Welfare Council of Greater Winnipeg (1952-1970), she skilfully guided the social planning program and process, launched Indian-Metis consultative mechanisms, set up neighbourhood houses and led a comprehensive study of problems and opportunities for the aging population of Winnipeg. A study report titled Age and Opportunity was published in 1956 with far-reaching recommendations. As President of the Canadian Association of Social Workers, Professor DuMoulin worked to change national social policies. This award is made to a graduate student who has a strong record of academic achievement and evidence of significant contribution to the community. Preference is given to students with Aboriginal heritage. Demonstrated financial need may also be taken into consideration. Recommendation is made by the School of Social Work, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6528 | 2025W | Michael A. Goldberg Award in Finance and Real Estate | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | An award of $5,000 is offered by the Y. P. Heung Foundation in honour of Michael Goldberg, an expert in urban land economics and finance who applied his knowledge and skills to a broad range of public policies. The award is for an outstanding student with demonstrated leadership potential, academic achievement and community involvement. The award is made to an MBA or MSc student specializing in Finance or Real Estate on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6532 | 2025W | Anne Toupin Award in Nursing Leadership | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,000 award has been established by Anne Toupin, Clinical Associate Professor Emerita in the School of Population and Public Health. In recognition of Ms. Toupin’s career in and passion for nursing administration, the award is made to a student pursuing Nursing Leadership studies at the graduate level. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to leadership qualities such as involvement in student affairs, extracurricular activities or community service. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6535 | 2025W | Kai-King Chow and Cheng-Yok Chow Graduate Scholarship in Pharmaceutics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,600 scholarship has been endowed by Dr. Diana Shu-Lian Chow (PhD’81, Pharmaceutics) in honour of her parents, for doctoral students in Pharmaceutics who are in their second or later year of graduate study in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. No student may receive this award more than once. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6538 | 2025W | Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards ranging from $1,000 to 70 percent of MFRE tuition fees are offered to students under the supervision of faculty in the Food and Resource Economics program in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, with preference given to students registered in the MFRE program. Criteria for selection include academic merit, student financial need, and the recipients contribution (or potential contribution) to the Food and Resource Economics program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6539 | 2025W | Brian Truscott Memorial Award in Journalism | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,000 award is offered by family and friends in memory of Brian Truscott (BFA’88) to a student enrolled in the Graduate School of Journalism with an interest in business journalism. Brian began his career at the Vancouver Courier, where he worked as a reporter from 1988 to 1994. A move to Hong Kong saw him reporting for the Eastern Express newspaper, and then Finance Asia magazine. From 1998 to 2010, he was variously a columnist, reporter and editor with the Dow Jones Newswires financial news service, in Singapore, London and Vancouver. Brian’s friends and relatives remember him as an inquisitive man with a wry sense of humour and an abiding passion for his profession. The award is made by the School of Journalism, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6540 | 2025W | Mitchell-Dwivedi Graduate Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two awards of $7,500 each have been endowed by Sarvajna Dwivedi (MSc ’88, PhD ’92) and his wife, Seema Dwivedi (PhD), in honour of his graduate supervisor at UBC, Dr. Alan G. Mitchell, professor emeritus of Pharmaceutics, and in memory of his father, Dr. Rewa Prasad Dwivedi (1931-2021), professor emeritus of Sanskrit at Banaras Hindu University in India. The awards recognize graduate students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences who demonstrate research excellence and impact through peer-reviewed journal publication. Eligible candidates must have published, or have been accepted for publication, in any of the top three journals in their discipline. In absence of a peer-reviewed publication, research presented at a prestigious conference, by podium or as poster, will be considered. Preference will be given to students who take an interdisciplinary approach to their research and/or show exceptional inventiveness or initiative. In the case of a truly exceptional candidate, the awards may be given as one award. These are intended to be truly awards for excellence, and are not to replace or otherwise impact any other forms of graduate student funding. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6543 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club Katharine Borgen Graduate Scholarship in Math Education | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $7,700 have been made available through an endowment established by the family and friends of Dr. Katharine Borgen for outstanding graduate students in mathematics education within the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy. Financial need may be considered. Katharine Borgen (MA ’98, PhD ’06) was passionate about teaching mathematics. After over 25 years as a high school teacher and completion of graduate studies, she became an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy at UBC and a contributing author to a series of mathematics textbooks that are now used by several provinces and territories across Canada. Katharine was a member of the Faculty Women’s Club for many years and served as President from 2004 to 2005. Throughout all of her professional and community involvements, the centre of her focus was on her family and friends. She will be remembered as a strong and independent woman who was known for her enjoyment of life and her professional and personal generosity and love. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6544 | 2025W | Syd Vernon Graduate Student Award | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $45,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Syd Vernon Foundation and held at the Vancouver Foundation for domestic students who demonstrate commitment to supporting people with developmental disabilities through research undertaken, courses selected, past or current employment and/or volunteering. The Syd Vernon Fund for the Disabled, established in 1989, honours the memory of Sydney Edward Vernon, founder of Auto Marine Electric Ltd and a pioneer of the automotive aftermarket parts industry in Canada. This Fund supports charitable organizations for the betterment of persons with mental, physical or sensory disabilities. The Fund also supports the advancement of education for those persons committed to working with people with disabilities and their families. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6551 | 2025W | Hamish Kimmins Scholarship in Forest Ecosystem | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,000 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and colleagues of Dr. Hamish Kimmins in recognition of his dedication and commitment to forestry education and research. In keeping with his area of expertise and his commitment to graduate student mentorship, this scholarship is given to students in the Faculty of Forestry focusing their studies at the ecosystem level, with preference given to students engaged in ecosystem-level modeling. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6556 | 2025W | CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship Master’s Award | CIHR Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) offers funding to support Master’s students undertaking health research. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6557 | 2025W | Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Doctoral Award | CIHR Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking health research. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 6558 | 2025W | Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Vanier Scholarship | CIHR Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking research into health research. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 6563 | 2025W | NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship Master’s Award | NSERC Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers funding to support Master’s students undertaking research in natural sciences and engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6564 | 2025W | NSERC Doctoral Award | NSERC Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking research in natural sciences and engineering. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 6565 | 2025W | NSERC Vanier Scholarship | NSERC Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking research in natural sciences and engineering. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 6566 | 2025W | SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship Master’s Award | SSHRC Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) offers funding to support Master’s students undertaking research in social sciences and humanities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6567 | 2025W | SSHRC Doctoral Award | SSHRC Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking research in social sciences and humanities. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 6568 | 2025W | SSHRC Vanier Scholarship | SSHRC Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking research in social sciences and humanities. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 6569 | 2025W | Four Year Fellowships (4YF) Tuition Award | Graduate Tuition Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Recipients of Four Year Fellowships (4YF) may, depending on other funding held by the student, receive a 4YF-funded tuition award. The awards are made on the recommendation of the recipient’s graduate program in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6570 | 2025W | Faculty of Science PhD Tuition Award | Graduate Tuition Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Graduate Support Initiative, awards are offered annually to domestic and international students who are registered full-time in PhD degree programs in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6572 | 2025W | Dr. Paul Tang Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Philosophy | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,300 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Dr. Paul Tang for graduate students in the Department of Philosophy. Dr. Tang received his undergraduate degree from UBC and went on to earn a PhD in Philosophy from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tang worked at California State University, Long Beach for over 22 years. While there he was a mentor of many students and directed about 25 M.A. theses. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6574 | 2025W | Albon Pearson Health Professions Educational Research Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,350 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Drs. Simon Albon and Marion Pearson, long-serving faculty members in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and alumni of the Faculty of Education’s PhD program in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP). The scholarship is awarded to a Faculty of Education graduate student whose scholarly work contributes to health professions education through the advancement of curriculum and pedagogical practice, educational leadership, and/or policy development. Preference will be given to a graduate student with a background in the health professions, and a student with an interest in pharmacy education. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6575 | 2025W | Arvind Gupta and Michelle Pereira Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | A | A $4,500 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Professor Arvind Gupta and Dr. Michelle Pereira. Professor Gupta began his leadership role as President and Vice-Chancellor of UBC in July, 2014 with the support of his wife, a UBC alumna (MD 1991). Eligible graduate students will be from any discipline and any year of study with the scholarship alternating years between UBC-Vancouver and UBC-Okanagan. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (UBC-Vancouver) or the College of Graduate Studies (UBC-Okanagan). |
| 6576 | 2025W | MPPGA Domestic Student Entrance Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships ranging in value from $2,000 to $12,000 are offered annually to students who are entering the first year of the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program (MPPGA) and are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Students must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement. The number and value of the scholarships awarded will vary. The scholarship is not renewable. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Graduate Committee of the MPPGA, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6577 | 2025W | MPPGA International Student Entrance Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships ranging in value from $4,000 to $20,000 are offered annually to international students who are entering the first year of the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program (MPPGA). Students must be studying at UBC on a student visa (changes to citizenship status will affect award eligibility). Students must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement. The number and value of the scholarships awarded will vary. The scholarship is not renewable. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Graduate Committee of the MPPGA, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6578 | 2025W | UBC Public Scholar Initiative Award | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards of up to $10,000 per student are provided by UBC to support innovative dissertation scholarship undertaken by PhD students in any discipline that links the student’s doctoral work to an arena of public benefit and that integrates broader and more career-relevant forms of scholarship into their doctoral education process. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6579 | 2025W | Graduate Student Travel Award | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards of up to $500 per student are provided by UBC to support graduate students who present a paper or poster at an official conference, participate in a music competition, or perform by invitation at a music professional conference. To be eligible for the award, the conference or competition must take place while the student is enrolled full-time in a graduate degree program administered by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Students are eligible for a maximum of $500 per degree program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6580 | 2025W | CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement Award | CIHR Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) offers awards of up to $6,000 to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are recipients of Master’s-level or doctoral-level CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships (including Vanier Scholarships) and who undertake research studies at an eligible university or research institution outside Canada for a minimum of three months. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 6581 | 2025W | NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement | NSERC Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers awards of up to $6,000 to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are recipients of Master’s-level or doctoral-level NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships (including Vanier Scholarships) and who undertake research studies at an eligible university or research institution outside Canada for a minimum of three months. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 6582 | 2025W | SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement | SSHRC Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) offers awards of up to $6,000 to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are recipients of Master’s-level or doctoral-level SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships (including Vanier Scholarships) and who undertake research studies at an eligible university or research institution outside Canada for a minimum of three months. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 6583 | 2025W | Necia Elvin Memorial Prize for Schizophrenia Research | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,000 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Memory Elvin-Lewis, family and friends in honor of her sister Necia Elvin. The prize recognizes a doctoral student or post-doctoral trainee in Psychiatry, Psychology or Neuroscience with the best paper on an aspect of schizophrenia research. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychiatry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6584 | 2025W | Braham G. Griffith Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $4,700 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Braham Griffith for graduate students in the Faculty of Forestry. Dr. Braham Griffith (1901-1998) taught at the University of British Columbia for over three decades in the Faculty of Forestry, from 1936 to 1967. Dr. Griffith remained active in forestry-orientated organizations until the end of his life. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6587 | 2025W | Strengthening Mothers through Perinatal Research Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,300 award has been made available through an endowment established by Beverley O’Brien for graduate students pursuing research into woman-centered, holistic and physiologic maternity care. Preference will be given to midwives and nurses. Beverley O’Brien is a UBC Nursing alumna, Professor Emerita in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing, and a Registered Midwife. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, in consultation with the Division of Midwifery. |
| 6588 | 2025W | Rev. Dr. Bernard J. O’Connor Scholarship | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,650 are offered by the J.D. Ferguson Historical Research Foundation in honor of Fr. Bernie O’Connor, who was a lifelong collector who specialized in the specie of pre-Confederation Canada. The awards are available to graduate students in the second or subsequent year(s) of study whose research or thesis is focused on any one of the following areas of inquiry: monetary history; the history of banks and banking; fine art and money, such as the iconography on coins, medals, and paper money; the history of collections and collecting; the curatorship of coins, medals, tokens, paper money, and other financial instruments; Aboriginal practices of exchange including, but not restricted to, the function and role of trade silver, treaty medals, and the fur trade; numismatics; metallurgy and money. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6590 | 2025W | Paul and Helen Trussell Scholarship in Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Tri-University’s Paul and Helen Trussell Science Student Endowment Fund, held at the Vancouver Foundation, for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Applied Science who are from the Kootenay-Boundary region. If no candidates from the Kootenay-Boundary region are identified, the scholarships may be given to recipients from areas located at least 50 kilometers away from any university in British Columbia. This scholarship was established to help students develop the skills needed to meet the challenges of a growing knowledge-based economy in British Columbia and the whole of Canada. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6591 | 2025W | Margaret Wylie Memorial Scholarship in Statistics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,000 entrance scholarship is offered annually by friends and family of Margaret Wylie for a woman who demonstrates excellence in the study of statistics and is beginning the graduate program in Statistics. The scholarship is to celebrate the life of Margaret Wylie, who had a lifelong passion for elegant prose and challenging puzzles, both of which were nurtured by her time at UBC. She graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics at UBC in 1945, and went on to do graduate work in Statistics at Columbia University in New York. She completed a Master’s degree at Columbia in 1946 and subsequently worked for the Canadian Bureau of Statistics. This memorial scholarship is intended to encourage and support women students in statistics: may they flourish in their chosen fields as Margaret did in Applied Mathematics. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Statistics in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6593 | 2025W | Kin’s Excellence Award in Food Science | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,400 award has been made available through an endowment established by Kin’s Farm Market to a graduate student pursuing their M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Food Science with a focus on food safety, extended shelf life of produce, or produce and human health, in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. The successful recipient will be selected based on academic excellence, as well as demonstrated excellence in a range of non-academic fields such as community service, student leadership, and volunteerism. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6596 | 2025W | Peter Rennie Memorial Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $26,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Aileen Sheilagh Rennie in memory of her late husband, Dr. Peter John Rennie. Dr. Rennie was a graduate of Oxford University and became one of the Canadian Forestry Service’s foremost experts on the effects of acid rain on forest soil and vegetation. The awards are for graduate students involved in researching the environmental aspects of forest soils and trees. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6597 | 2025W | John M.S. Lecky Foundation Masters of Health Science Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,000 award is offered annually by the John M. S. Lecky Foundation for students in the Masters of Health Science program who have achieved a minimum percentage of 72% and are the best qualified in terms of academic merit and financial need. Recommendations are made by the School of Population and Public Health, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6598 | 2025W | Brigitte Raudzus Memorial Award in Physical Therapy | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually by Dietmar Raudzus in memory of his wife Brigitte Raudzus for physical therapy students with an interest in working with children with developmental or neurologic disorders. Brigitte was an involved UBC alumna (BSc Rehab 1966) and physiotherapist, and was also very active in her community as a volunteer and philanthropist. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6600 | 2025W | UBC Vantage College Outstanding Student Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | UBC Vantage College | V | UBC Vantage College offers up to sixty one-time awards up to $6,000 to outstanding UBC Vantage College students enrolled in the International Program. The award is made primarily on the basis of academic excellence but financial need will also be taken into account. The award is made on the recommendation of UBC Vantage College. |
| 6603 | 2025W | UBC Vantage College Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | UBC Vantage College | V | Awards ranging in value up to the full cost of the students International Program tuition are offered to students beginning their undergraduate studies at UBC in the International Program at UBC Vantage College. The awards will be granted on the basis of academic merit. The award is non-renewable and is made on the recommendation of UBC Vantage College. |
| 6604 | 2025W | UBC Vantage One Excellence Award Vancouver (Tuition) | International Student Awards (ENRL) | UBC Vantage College | V | Awards ranging in value up to the full cost of the student’s academic program tuition and fees are offered to students beginning their undergraduate studies in the UBC Vantage One Program. The value of each award is dependent on the recipient’s financial need. The awards will be renewed for up to three additional years or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient remains in the top quartile of the year of his/her program and maintains their status as an international student in Canada. Award winners will have their award reviewed annually to assess and update academic progress and financial need. In addition to academic merit, the award will be made on the consideration of financial need. The award is made on the recommendation of UBC Vantage One Program in consultation with the UBC International Student Initiative. |
| 6606 | 2025W | Kenneth Yok Keung Lam Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | UBC Vantage College | V | A $1,000 scholarship has been made available annually through gifts from friends and family in loving memory of Kenneth Yok Keung Lam (1927-2015) for outstanding Vantage College students who are entering second-year of any undergraduate program. Ken was born in the small rural village of Nam Moon Lei in Xinhui, Guangdong, China under extreme poverty conditions. Despite his thirst for knowledge, he had to leave school at the age of ten, starting a small paper enterprise to supplement his familys income. In 1952, he immigrated to Canada and worked in the restaurant business in Flin Flon, Manitoba before moving with his wife, Shum Chee, and family to Vancouver, British Columbia in 1972. An avid learner, Ken instilled a passion for education in his six children and nine grandchildren: some of his proudest moments were celebrating their academic achievements, which include eighteen university degrees, twelve from UBC. This scholarship honours Kens life journey and legacy: his valuing of education, his work ethic, and his courage and humility through adversity. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of Vantage College. |
| 6609 | 2025W | INTERNATIONAL Major Entrance Scholarship (Vantage) | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Renewable awards ranging in value up to the full cost of tuition are offered to students continuing in their second year of study at UBC in a UBC degree program having completed the Vantage College program, and received the Vantage College Entrance Award in their first year. The awards will be granted on the basis of academic merit. The awards are renewable for up to two years or until the first undergraduate degree is completed (whichever is the shorter period), provided the student continues to meet scholarship standing and maintains his/her status as an international student in Canada. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the International Student Initiative Office. |
| 6700 | 2025W | Philip A. Jones Fellowship | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $24,750 have been made available through an endowment established with a bequest from the Estate of Dr. Philip A. Jones (1924-2015). The fellowships are available to graduate students pursuing research in entomology and/or botany as it relates to agriculture. Dr. Jones was a member of the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War and graduated from UBC in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Horticulture. He went on to earn a PhD in Entomology with a minor in Plant Ecology from the University of Wisconsin in 1963. Dr. Jones worked as a scientist for Environment Canada from 1977 until his retirement in 1993. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6701 | 2025W | John I. Watters Research Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $30,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of John Imrie Watters for deserving graduate or post-graduate students in the Faculty of Science engaged in the study of cosmology. Mr. Watters passed away in 2002. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6703 | 2025W | Elizabeth C. Watters Research Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $25,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of John Imrie Watters for deserving graduate or post-graduate students in the Faculty of Medicine engaged in research into the causes, treatment and cure of lymphatic cancer. Elizabeth Watters was the wife of John Imrie Watters. Mr. Watters passed away in 2002. Mrs. Watters passed away in 2004. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6704 | 2025W | Laurel L. Watters Research Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $25,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of John Imrie Watters for deserving graduate or post-graduate students in the Faculty of Medicine engaged in research into the causes, treatment and cure of breast cancer. Mr. Watters passed away in 2002. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6706 | 2025W | Allard Scholar Graduate Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | One or more fellowships, valued up to $20,000 per student, are offered annually through an endowment established by Peter A. Allard, Q.C. to assist a student(s) in the graduate program in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in one or more of the following themes: transparency, accountability, the Rule of Law, anti-corruption and human rights. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6708 | 2025W | Jeanette Andrews Scholarship in Art Education | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totaling $135,000 have been made available through an endowment established through the Estate of Jeanette Andrews. Ms. Andrews (1944-2015) was raised in the Dunbar neighborhood of Point Grey and was a graduate of UBC (BEd (Sec) 1967, MA 1977). She taught Art in Vancouver and West Vancouver and was eventually appointed as an Instructor in the Art Education program within the Faculty of Education at UBC. Scholarships are available to graduate and post-graduate students enrolled in the Art Education Program in the Faculty of Education. Preference will be given to students undertaking research into the development of art programs for developmentally challenged people. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6709 | 2025W | Dr. J. David Barrett Memorial Scholarship in Wood Science | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,000 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. John David Barrett for an outstanding graduate student in the Faculty of Forestry and whose area of study is wood science. Preference is given to students with a demonstrated interest in timber engineering and/or wood mechanics. Dr. Barrett graduated from UBC in 1965 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Forest Engineering major) and went on to complete his PhD in Wood Science at the University of California, Berkeley in 1971. Dr. Barrett was a leader in the field of wood mechanics and timber engineering and was respected and recognized internationally for his work. He joined the Faculty of Forestry in 1984 and served as Head of the Department of Wood Science for 15 years during which he was instrumental in establishing the Facultys Wood Products Processing degree program and the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing, Canadas national centre of excellence for education, training and technical assistance for the wood products manufacturing industry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6710 | 2025W | CIFST Scholarship Trust Inc. Graduate Scholarship in Food Science | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,500 award has been made available through an endowment established by the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Scholarship Trust Inc. (CIFST) to a domestic graduate student registered in an MSc or PhD food-related program such as food science, food engineering, or human nutrition in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Candidates must be student members of CIFST. The successful recipient will be selected based on academic excellence. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6711 | 2025W | Faculty Women’s Club 100 Year Legacy Graduate Scholarship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,800 award is available through an endowment established by the Faculty Women’s Club in commemoration of their 100th anniversary as a service organization at UBC (1917- 2017). The scholarship is designated to support a female Canadian citizen pursuing graduate studies in a health-related field which could have a significant impact on the future well-being of society. The recipient will be in their second or subsequent year of graduate study, with demonstrated academic and leadership qualities; financial need may also be considered. Preference will be given to a student in Audiology & Speech Sciences, Epidemiology (School of Population & Public Health), Microbiology & Immunology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Rehabilitation Sciences. Recommendations are made by the Office of the Vice-Provost Health, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6712 | 2025W | George Wayne King Sr. and Beverley King-Dorsey Scholarship in Neuroscience | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,000 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Beverley King-Dorsey in memory of her brother, George Wayne King Sr. (BA 1963, MA 1966), for graduate students in UBC’s Neuroscience program. This scholarship is meant to bring awareness and early detection of a lesser known neurological disease such as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy or PSP. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6713 | 2025W | Helen Pitt Graduate Award in Fine Arts at UBC | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,600 are offered annually by the Helen Pitt Fund for Fine Arts, through the Vancouver Foundation, to graduate students in the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory whose work focuses on painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing or photography. Where possible, preference is given to students from the Vernon region. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6714 | 2025W | Anona Thorne and Takao Tanabe Graduate Entrance Scholarship in Statistics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Entrance scholarships totalling $8,000 are offered annually to outstanding students entering a graduate program in Statistics. Anona Thorne (BA 1991 Math; MSc 1993 Stats) is a double alumna of UBC and went on to an interesting career with the CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network at Saint Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Takao Tanabe, her husband, is a well-known Canadian painter. This award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Statistics in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6716 | 2025W | EnChor Graduate Scholarship in Choral Conducting | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,000 scholarship is offered annually by members of Vancouver’s EnChor Choir, a 60 person mixed-voice choir created in 2007 by the late Dr. Diane Loomer to allow experienced singers age 55 to enjoy high-quality singing. This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduate student in the Master of Music program who is excelling in the Choral Conducting program. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6717 | 2025W | Dr. Alexander C. E. Aylett Graduate Research Award in Environmental Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,150 award is offered annually by friends and family in memory of Dr. Alexander C. E. Aylett (UBC MA 2004, PhD 2012). This award recognizes an outstanding graduate student in the fields of human geography or environmental geography whose work focuses on sustainable urban development. Financial need may also be considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Geography in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6719 | 2025W | Becky Tarbotton Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,200 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the Tarbotton family and friends in memory of Rebecca (Becky) Tarbotton, for a second-year graduate student in the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) in the Faculty of Applied Science who demonstrates exceptional leadership and commitment in the fields of environmental and social justice. Becky was a vibrant and inspirational leader and visionary who graduated from SCARP and dedicated her career to protecting the environment and defending human rights. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Community and Regional Planning in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6720 | 2025W | John Tiedje Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totaling $65,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Dorothy Tiedje in memory of John Tiedje (BASc 1944, MASc 1945). The fellowships are awarded to one or more Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled in a Master of Applied Science or PhD Program in the Faculty of Applied Science or the Master of Applied Science program in Engineering Physics in the Faculty of Science, and who have achieved a first-class average or better in the most recent two years of full-time study. Students on both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses are eligible for the fellowships. Fellowships will be awarded to students whose research will help create and maintain a healthy environment, with preference for research developing clean and renewable energy, advancing the electrification of the economy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, or improving the efficiency of energy utilization. John Tiedje was a graduate of the Department of Chemical Engineering at UBC who went on to a successful career with Imperial Oil, where he was responsible for developing several new processes for converting petroleum into value-added products. He served as manager of Esso France’s research lab in Mont-Saint-Aignan, France; as manager of the Esso Petroleum Canada Research Department in Sarnia, Ontario, until his retirement in 1983; and as chair of the Canadian Committee for the World Petroleum Congress. At the discretion of the Dean of Applied Science the award may be renewed for students who are in good academic standing for up to two additional years for PhD students and an additional 6 months for Master’s students. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6721 | 2025W | Indigenous Graduate Fellowship Tuition Award | Graduate Tuition Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Recipients of Indigenous Graduate Fellowships may, depending on other funding held by the student, receive an award equivalent to their tuition assessment. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6725 | 2025W | A. J. Shaw Graduate Scholarship in Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $8,700 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established in honor of alumnus, A. John Shaw (BASc. Eng. 1944) for a graduate student focused on undertaking research related to innovations and advancement of clean or renewable energy technologies. As an alumnus, John loved his time at UBC and continued the pursuit of knowledge throughout his life. He appreciates the opportunities that an education at UBC has provided him, his sons and his grandchildren. The scholarship is open to all MASc, MSc and PhD students within the Faculty of Applied Science, with preference given to applicants in Chemical and Biological Engineering. The recommendation is made by the Faculty of Applied Science in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6726 | 2025W | Lawrence Edward Hassell Graduate Field Research Award in Fisheries | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,900 award has been made available through an endowment established by Hassell Construction Ltd on behalf of his family to honour Lawrence Edward Hassell. The award recognizes a graduate student in fisheries who is engaged in field research pertaining to sustainability. Preference will be given to a graduate student whose research is focused on the sustainability of the salmon ecosystem. Lawrence Hassell was an avid fisherman who was concerned about the depletion of salmon stocks. The award is made on the recommendation of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6727 | 2025W | Tracy Penner Memorial Scholarship in Landscape Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,300 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the Shamash family and friends in memory of Tracy Penner, for a first-year student in Landscape Architecture in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. The recipient will demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable design principles through their past education, work experience or community activities and intend to expand on these through their studies in landscape architecture. Tracy Penner worked as a LEED-accredited landscape architect, with the goal of creating beautiful environments for communities to thrive in. She was an expert in the use of native plants and developed gardens and parks that supported sustainability and social and community development. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6728 | 2025W | Soh Lim Poh Paul Foundation Scholarship in Buddhist Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $10,000 scholarship is offered annually by the Soh Lim Poh Paul Foundation to an outstanding graduate student pursuing a masters or doctoral degree in Buddhist studies. In the case of two exceptional candidates, two scholarships of $5,000 may be awarded. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6729 | 2025W | Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,800 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Farid Rohani in honor of Jamaloddin Khanjani, a successful businessman who, because he was Baha’i, lost his business after the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran. The scholarship is in honor of Mr. Khanjani’s commitment to and support of education and human rights. The scholarship will support a graduate student whose studies focus on human rights and related aspects of public policy and global affairs, with preference given to students in the Masters of Public Policy and Global Affairs program. Candidates are to be nominated by the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and selected by the Faculty of Arts Associate Dean, Research in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6730 | 2025W | Elizabeth Lamberton Scholarship in Musicology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $7,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Elizabeth Jean Lamberton. The scholarships are available to graduate students in the School of Music studying historical musicology. Dr. Lamberton (1954-2016) was a Musicologist who began her piano studies at the age of 4 with her mother and achieved her A. Mus. at age 18, winning the silver medal. After completing her B. Mus. at the University of Regina, Dr. Lamberton continued her studies at UBC. She completed her M.A. thesis on Brahms’ piano quintet in 1978 and her Ph.D in 1988, with a dissertation on the writings of 19th century French music critic Ernest Reyer. Dr. Lamberton’s life was shaped by her profound commitment to teaching. She taught music history at Kwantlen Polytechnic University from 1993 to 2012. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6731 | 2025W | Brian and Jane James Graduate Scholarship in Catalysis Research | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,700 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Chemistry Professor Emeritus Brian R. James. The scholarship is granted to an outstanding graduate student in Chemistry who is specializing in research in Catalysis. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6732 | 2025W | Paul J. Harrison Memorial Award in Oceanography | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,300 have been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. Paul J. Harrison and in celebration of his distinguished career in biological oceanography. The awards are offered to students beyond their first year of study in a graduate program, whose research is focused on oceanography. The students will be evaluated on qualities of academic and research excellence, outstanding originality, and dedication to the field through service and leadership. In the spirit of Paul Harrison’s commitment to field and laboratory approaches to scientific study and collaboration, the students should demonstrate a willingness to work across disciplinary boundaries and with others. After joining UBC in 1975, Dr. Harrison helped build an internationally recognized program in biological oceanography. His many accomplishments resulted in numerous recognitions including election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1995. Dr. Harrison was also the first recipient of UBC’s Graduate Teaching Award reflecting his exceptional dedication to teaching. The awards are made on the recommendations of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6733 | 2025W | Sandra Morris and Richard Tillyer Scholarship in Chemistry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two scholarships of $2,100 each have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Sandra Morris and Dr. Richard Tillyer to two outstanding graduate students, one in organic or biological chemistry, and the other in any area of research in Chemistry, who demonstrate academic excellence and strong research potential in the first two years in their PhD program. In both cases, preference is given to those who demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with teams/colleagues and show promise in the area of public speaking and presentations. Dr. Sandra Morris (BASc 1986, PhD Chemistry 1991) and Dr. Richard Tillyer (PhD Chemistry 1991) met at UBC while attaining their PhD’s in Organic Chemistry. After they married, they went on to successful careers in pharmaceuticals, Sandra with Johnson & Johnson and Richard with Merck in the United States. They feel passionately about giving back to their alma mater, by encouraging students to go on to graduate studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6734 | 2025W | Binkley Family Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $17,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Clark S. Binkley. The scholarships are available to outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Forestry enrolled in one of the Faculty’s Professional Master’s degree programs. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6735 | 2025W | Jagdeep Singh Bakshi Scholarship in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,000 scholarship is offered annually by friends and family of Jagdeep Singh Bakshi for students in the Master of Engineering in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering who demonstrate leadership and academic excellence in their studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering . |
| 6737 | 2025W | Doctoral Recruitment Fellowship | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships are made available to incoming doctoral students. Fellows receive funding for a total of five years or until they complete their program, whichever comes first: an annual stipend of $30,000 for four years from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and a minimum $18,000 funding package for a fifth year to be provided by each recipient’s supervisor/department/Faculty, comprising awards, teaching assistantships and/or research assistantships. Doctoral Recruitment Fellowships are allocated to new tenure-track Assistant Professors, who offer the fellowship to an incoming doctoral student whom they have agreed to supervise or co-supervise. The fellowship must be awarded to a student who will start their doctoral program within five years of the start of their supervisor’s faculty appointment. Continued fellowship support is subject to satisfactory academic progress. The award is made on the recommendation of the recipient’s graduate program in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6738 | 2025W | Doctoral Recruitment Fellowship Tuition Award | Graduate Tuition Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Recipients of Doctoral Recruitment Fellowships may, depending on other funding held by the student, receive an award equivalent to their tuition assessment. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6739 | 2025W | Michael and Mary Gerry Graduate Scholarship in Physical Chemistry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,650 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the late Dr. Michael C.L. Gerry and Mrs. Mary Gerry. The award is offered to a graduate student of high academic standing who has demonstrated excellence in Physical Chemistry. Preference will be given to a student working in the area of Molecular Spectroscopy. Candidates must be Canadian citizens to be considered. The award is to be made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6740 | 2025W | Grace and Alexander MacInnes Award in Occupational and Environmental Health | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $3,100 award has been made available through an endowment established by Grace and Alexander MacInnes to support a graduate student studying in the area of occupational and environmental health. Given the many global challenges we face, there is a pressing need to train researchers who can find solutions to new and existing environmental health issues. Students must be entering their second year of graduate studies, with preference given to students who have returned to academia after an absence of at least one year and who demonstrate leadership qualities in the course of their studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6741 | 2025W | Eunice Li-Chan Scholarship in Food Science | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 are offered annually in honour of Professor Emeritus Eunice Li-Chan to students in the Master of Food Science, Master of Science or PhD programs in Food Science. Preference will be given to outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to the profession, and the potential to advance knowledge or practices in the field of food science. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6742 | 2025W | Dr. Geoffrey Newman Graduate Scholarship in Music | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Six scholarships of $2,310 each are offered annually by Dr. Geoffrey Newman to graduate students in the School of Music who demonstrate commitment and exceptional talent in voice or instrumental performance. Geoffrey is a scholar and a music journalist. He benefited from extensive musical education and it is his hope to inspire deeper interest in classical music among UBC students. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Music, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6743 | 2025W | L3Harris MAPPS Award in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $8,600 have been made available through an endowment established by L3Harris MAPPS in support of students in UBC’s Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Program. Preference is given to students with an interest in ship systems engineering and/or a background in electrical, electronic or mechatronic engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6744 | 2025W | Sales and Marketing Executives International Charles Weinberg Research Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $7,100 have been made available through an endowment established by Sales and Marketing Executives International for PhD students studying at the Sauder School of Business. The awards support students undertaking research in the field of quantitative marketing who demonstrate a great passion for teaching. This research award was established in honour of Prof. Charles Weinberg, for his many years of dedication to teaching and research in Marketing at the Sauder School of Business. Sales and Marketing Executives International is a worldwide organization dedicated to ethical standards, continuing professional development, knowledge sharing, and student mentorship. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6745 | 2025W | Badr Faris Graduate Award in History | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,400 award has been made available through an endowment established by Reema Faris (BA 1983) for a second-year MA student in History, with a first preference for students with an interest in the history of gender, women or families, labour and immigration studies, and a second preference for students with an interest in social history or oral history. The award is in honour of Ms. Faris’ paternal grandmother who was resourceful at a young age and believed strongly in education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of History in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6748 | 2025W | Sumaila-Volvo Graduate Prize in Environmental Sustainability | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $5,800 prize has been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Rashid Sumaila upon being named the 2017 Volvo Environment Prize laureate, for a Master’s or Ph.D. student whose peer-reviewed publications to date are expected to have the most significant impact on the field of environmental sustainability. Preference is given to students supervised by faculty members who are affiliated with the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries; the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability; or the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. The prize will alternate each year between a Masters and a Ph.D. student. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, in consultation with Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6749 | 2025W | Gladys and Gerald Sankey Scholarship in Career Counselling | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totaling $4,000 have been endowed by an estate gift from Dr. Gerald Sankey (1918-2016) and Mrs. Gladys Sankey (1920-2017). Dr. Sankey was a UBC graduate (B.A. 1943, B.Ed 1954 and M.A. 1959). The scholarships are awarded each year to outstanding master’s or doctoral graduate students in the Counselling Psychology program in the Faculty of Education whose studies and career aspirations are focused on career counselling. The recipients will demonstrate potential for contributing to the well-being of students in secondary or postsecondary institutions addressing school-to-work transition issues. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6750 | 2025W | Helsa Leong Memorial Graduate Award in Chemical and Biological Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $850 award has been made available through an endowment established by family and friends in memory of Mrs. Helsa Leong, who was a staff member for over thirty-five years in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and a pillar of the graduate programs within the department. The award is offered to an outstanding graduate student in Chemical and Biological Engineering, with preference given to those who have demonstrated leadership and community service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6751 | 2025W | Anne Piternick Graduate Scholarship in the Faculty of Arts | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $7,700 have been made available through an endowment established by Anne Piternick, with funding from the Faculty of Arts, for First Nations, Inuit or Metis graduate students of Canada, who are pursuing a graduate degree within the Faculty of Arts. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Arts and the First Nations House of Learning. |
| 6752 | 2025W | Mrs. Frances E.R. Maplethorp Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,200 award has been made available through an endowment established by Mrs. Frances E.R. Maplethorp to a student in an orthodontic graduate program. The award has been created to honour the family’s legacy of involvement with UBC and in the dental profession. In addition to academic merit, the award is offered to the student who best exhibits professionalism, initiative, ethical behaviour and good patient motivational skills. Preference will be given to a second-year graduate masters student. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6753 | 2025W | Anona Thorne and Takao Tanabe Graduate Entrance Scholarship in Mathematics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Entrance scholarships totalling $4,000 are offered annually to students entering a graduate program in Mathematics. Anona Thorne (B.A. ’91 Math; M.Sc. ’93 Stats) is a double alumna of UBC and went on to an interesting career with the CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network at Saint Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Takao Tanabe, her husband, is a well-known Canadian painter. Financial need may be considered. This award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6754 | 2025W | Graduate Award in Population Health and Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 are offered annually by friends and family to honour and remember UBC faculty members in the disciplines of occupational & environmental health and mechanical engineering who dedicated their careers to training and mentoring students to use knowledge from different disciplines with the goal of improving work and community environments. This award is for graduate students enrolled in the School of Population and Public Health or the Department of Mechanical Engineering, who undertake multidisciplinary research or training activities that bridge health and engineering disciplines to improve work or community environments. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine in collaboration with the Faculty of Applied Science and in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6758 | 2025W | SUSTech Doctoral Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Up to twenty renewable scholarships, each valued at $25,000 per year, are offered annually by the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in China to outstanding PhD students in the Faculty of Applied Science. Renewal of scholarship funding is conditional upon recipients making satisfactory progress in their studies; funding will be renewed for a further three years of study or until completion of the PhD program requirements (whichever is the shorter period). The awards are made on the recommendation of SUSTech and the Faculty of Applied Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6759 | 2025W | Master of Data Science International Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Master of Data Science | V | Entrance scholarships of up to $25,000 each are offered annually for international students in the Master of Data Science program. The scholarships recognize students who have demostrated academic and leadership achievements in their undergraduate or graduate program, field or industry. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Master of Data Science Admissions Committee, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6760 | 2025W | Master of Data Science Domestic Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Master of Data Science | V | Entrance scholarships of up to $25,000 each are offered annually to domestic students in the Master of Data Science program. The scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in their undergraduate or graduate program, field or industry. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Master of Data Science Admissions Committee, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6766 | 2025W | Zymeworks Fellowship in Immunotherapeutics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two fellowships of $20,000 each have been made available annually through a gift from Zymeworks Inc., in collaboration with the Michael Smith Laboratories and the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, for outstanding graduate students researching advanced immunotherapeutics development opportunities. In addition to academic merit, candidates will be evaluated on the basis of experience in the area of immunotherapeutics and research excellence. Preference will be given to candidates who have an interest in addressing significant areas of unmet medical need and making a difference in the lives of people around the world. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the Michael Smith Laboratories and the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6767 | 2025W | Dr. K. Leighton Pharmacology and Therapeutics Graduate Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $1,400 have been made available through an endowment established by professors emeriti from the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Medicine. These awards are for graduate students in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics studying pharmacology and therapeutics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6768 | 2025W | British Columbia Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships of $17,500 each are offered annually by the Province of British Columbia to Canadian citizens or permanent residents registered in a graduate degree program in any field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the recipient’s disciplinary Faculty or graduate program, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6771 | 2025W | Mosaic Forest Management Award for Indigenous Students | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $6,000 have been made available through an endowment established by TimberWest, along with matching funds from the Faculty of Forestry, to First Nations, Inuit, or Metis graduate students of Canada in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference is given to graduate students focusing their studies on forest resource management or forest sciences and who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the forest industry in British Columbia. If, in any given year, there are no eligible graduate students then the award may be given to an undergraduate student in the Faculty.Mosaic Forest Management is the timberlands manager for TimberWest and Island Timberlands, two forestry companies that have been operating for 100 years on the BC Coast. Their Mosaic timberland management includes sustainable forest management practices, carbon reduction initiatives, timber inventory, strategic silviculture investments, harvest planning and the marketing and sales of timber products. All their lands are third-party certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and the company is certified to the Progressive Aboriginal Relations program of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, and in the case of graduate awards, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6774 | 2025W | Ronald George Cavell Graduate Scholarship in Inorganic Chemistry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,800 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Ronald Cavell (M.Sc. 1960, Ph.D. 1962, Chem) for a Ph.D. student undertaking research in inorganic chemistry. Preference will be given to a student whose work includes the application or development of spectroscopy and/or who has returned to graduate studies after a period of two or more years away from university studies. Dr. Cavell was a double alumnus who had a successful research career, which included playing an instrumental role in setting up the Canadian Light Source. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry in consultation with The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6775 | 2025W | Dr. Deepak Kaura Graduate Mathematics Award in Interdisciplinary Research | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $1,800 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Deepak Kaura and his family for graduate students conducting interdisciplinary research in applied mathematics and medicine. Preference will be given to students whose research is likely to have tangible benefits to medicine. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Institute of Applied Mathematics, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6776 | 2025W | Waddington Graduate Award in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,650 have been made available through an endowment established by Chandra Waddington in memory of her parents, Linda and Edward Waddington, for graduate students in the School of Nursing focusing on research that addresses health inequities, with a preference to substance use disorders or the LGBTQ community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6778 | 2025W | Brian R. Hughes Graduate Award in Hydrotechnical Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $6,200 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and family in memory of Brian Hughes (P. Eng.) (B.A.Sc. 1986, M.A.Sc. 1988). Candidates must be Master of Applied Science or doctoral students in the Department of Civil Engineering studying hydrotechnical engineering and demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and/or volunteerism. Brian was a leader in the field of water resource engineering and passionate about giving back to the community, serving as a mentor to young engineers. Recommendations are made by the Department of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6779 | 2025W | Kristin Nurkowski Memorial Graduate Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,900 have been made available through an endowment established by the family and friends of Kristin Nurkowski for female graduate students in Botany or Zoology. Preference will be given to candidates who have returned to university after taking a break from their studies and/or have demonstrated leadership in the area of gender equity in science. Kristin Nurkowski (M.Sc. 2018) was a UBC graduate student with an insatiable curiosity, boundless enthusiasm, and a love of life. Her graduate research focused on improving food security through plant breeding, which was one of her many passions. The award is made on the recommendation, in alternate years, of the Departments of Botany and Zoology, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6780 | 2025W | Francl Architecture Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,000 are offered annually by Francl Architecture for graduate students enrolled in the Master of Architecture program. Francl Architecture created this award in 2018 in celebration of the firm’s 30th anniversary. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6785 | 2025W | William D. Wray Graduate Scholarship in Japanese Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $9,100 have been made available through an endowment established by Tokuko Wray in memory of her husband, William D. Bill Wray, for graduate students in the Faculty of Arts undertaking study related to Japan with preference given to students researching Japanese history. William D. Wray (1943-2017) taught Japanese history at UBC for 33 years. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6786 | 2025W | Master of Data Science – Computational Linguistics Domestic Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Entrance scholarships of up to $25,000 each are offered annually for students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents in the Master of Data Science – Computational Linguistics program. The scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in their undergraduate or graduate program, field or industry. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Master of Data Science – Computational Linguistics Admissions Committee. |
| 6787 | 2025W | Master of Data Science – Computational Linguistics International Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Entrance scholarships of up to $25,000 each are offered annually for international students in the Master of Data Science – Computational Linguistics program. The scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in their undergraduate or graduate program, field or industry. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Master of Data Science – Computational Linguistics Admissions Committee. |
| 6788 | 2025W | Steve Alisharan Memorial Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,730 award is offered annually by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Steve Aliasharan (B.A. 1971, CPA) for Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Management students who have demonstrated leadership, community service and volunteerism. Steve taught at the UBC Sauder School of Business for over thirty years. He won several awards in recognition of his teaching, including the M.B.A. Teaching Excellence Award and the Arne Olsen Award for Career Teaching Excellence. Steve was integral to the development of the UBC M.B.A. Core program and the implementation of capstone projects in the M.B.A. and M.M. programs. This award was established in recognition of Steve’s contributions to the UBC Sauder School of Business. The award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 6789 | 2025W | B. Ann Hilton Fellowship in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $4,100 fellowship has been made available through an endowment established by B. Ann Hilton (B.S.N. 1968, M.S.N., Ph.D.) for outstanding graduate students in the School of Nursing. Dr. Hilton began her nursing career in Toronto, working in the nursing research unit at Sunnybrook Hospital. She became a faculty member at the University of Toronto. In 1974 she joined UBC as an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing. Dr. Hilton was promoted to Associate Professor and Full Professor, and retired in 2005 as a Professor Emerita. Her research focused on how individuals and families cope with life-threatening and chronic illnesses. A major focus was on coping with uncertainty. She authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. Her research was supported by many provincial and national grants. She was well known for her expertise in program evaluation. Dr. Hilton was actively involved in several nursing organizations including the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology, the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care and Sigma Theta Tau (The International Honor Society of Nurses). The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6790 | 2025W | Nicholas S. Sawchen Graduate Scholarship in Slavic Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $19,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Nicholas Stephen Sawchen for graduate students in the Faculty of Arts, who are pursuing research related to Slavic countries. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6793 | 2025W | Dr. and Mrs. Brandwajn Graduate Award in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $13,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr.Vladimir Brandwajn (Ph.D. 1977) and his wife, Claudia Greif (M.Sc. 1978), in honour of his parents, Dr. Rachmiel Brandwajn and Mrs. Luba Brandwajn for graduate students with outstanding academic achievement in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Rachmiel Brandwajn (1913-90) was a professor of French Literature at the University of Warsaw and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He was able to finish high school due to a fortuitous act of charity from his school principal, who paid for his education. He later studied chemistry in France and received his doctorate in French literature from Gottingen University, Germany. Rachmiel wrote several critically acclaimed books. Luba Brandwajn (1910-98) received her MA in classical literature from the University of Warsaw, Poland. She and Rachmiel co-translated several French and Latin texts into Polish. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6794 | 2025W | Delroy L. Paulhus Scholarship in Psychology | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Professor Delroy L. Paulhus for outstanding Ph.D. students in the Department of Psychology who have achieved candidacy. Professor Paulhus earned his doctorate from Columbia University in 1980 and joined the UBC Department of Pyschology in 1982. His research interests include dark personalities, over-claiming and questionnaire response styles. In 2007, he received a Killam Faculty Research Prize. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychology, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6795 | 2025W | RBC Graduate Entrance Scholarship for Women in Finance | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $25,000 entrance scholarship is offered annually by the Royal Bank of Canada for an outstanding female graduate student in the Finance General Stream of the M.Sc. in Business Administration program in the UBC Sauder School of Business. Conditional on the recipient’s continued satisfactory academic progress, the scholarship may be renewed for an additional year of study. Only one student can hold this award in any given year. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6796 | 2025W | Yip So Man Wat Graduate Scholarship in Arts | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $9,200 have been made available through an endowment established by Mr. Chi Shum Watt in honour of his mother, Yip So Man Wat, for students in the Faculty of Arts who are in their fifth year of the their Ph.D. program or later. Each scholarship will be valued ideally at not less than $4,000. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6797 | 2025W | Christina and Alan Eastwood Graduate Scholarship in Land and Food Systems | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $6,000 scholarship is offered annually by Christina and Alan Eastwood for a graduate student in Land and Food Systems with an interest in sustainable food systems. Christina and Alan are now retired from careers as a medical technologist and an economist respectively, and have decades of experience in growing food organically for themselves and friends. They have long recognized the need for a more organic, less toxic, commercial food system. They hope this scholarship will encourage young people to pursue sustainable alternatives to conventional agriculture. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6799 | 2025W | David Green Award in Oceanography | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $1,950 have been made available through an endowment established by David Green (B.Eng., Ph.D. 1976) for students beyond their first year of study in a graduate program, whose research is focused on oceanography. The students will be evaluated on qualities of academic and research excellence, outstanding originality, and dedication to the field through service and leadership. David founded a number of environmental consulting and technology companies that specialize in solar and LED technologies. In 2004 he was recognized by the Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council for his contributions to Victoria’s technology sector. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6800 | 2025W | Dr. Frank Forward and Dr. Gordon Forward Commercialization Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $110,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Gerald Heffernan in memory of Dr. Frank Forward (Hon. D.Sc. 1965) and Dr. Gordon Forward (B.A.Sc. 1960, M.A.Sc. 1962, Hon. D.Sc. 1996) for Masters and Ph.D. students in the areas of physical sciences, life sciences, engineering or business who are pursuing the commercialization of new technology. Individual fellowships should not exceed $20,000 a year per student. Recipients will submit a plan for commercialization, seek mentorship from academic engineers and/or research faculty members, and set milestones for their progress. Conditional on recipients’ continued satisfactory academic progress and achievement of their milestones for commercialization, the fellowship may be renewed for an additional year of study. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science in conjunction with representatives from entrepreneurship@UBC and HATCH, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6801 | 2025W | Brian Jessop Graduate Award in Freshwater and Diadromous Fisheries | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $22,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Brian Jessop for graduate students whose research focuses on freshwater and/or diadromous fisheries. Preference will be given (1) to M.Sc. students who are not concurrently holding another major graduate award (e.g., NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships, Zoology Graduate Fellowships) and (2) Ph.D. students who are not concurrently holding another major graduate award. Conditional on the recipients’ continued satisfactory academic progress, the awards may be renewed until the recipients complete their M.Sc. or Ph.D. requirements. Brian received his B.Sc. from UBC in 1966 and his M.Sc. from the University of Waterloo in 1969. He worked as a stock assessment biologist with the Population Ecology Division of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Nova Scotia. He conducted assessments on a variety of fishes, including the American eel, alewife, and blueback herring and is well-regarded internationally for his expertise in the management of diadromous fish species. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6802 | 2025W | Jordan L. Burke Memorial Award in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $9,900 have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues, along with matching funds from the Faculty of Forestry, in memory of Jordan L. Burke (1982-2019) for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Forestry who have demonstrated a passion for teaching in their roles as Teaching Assistants (TAs). Jordan (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. 2016) was a postdoctoral research and teaching fellow with the Forest Insect Disturbance Ecology Laboratory in the Faculty of Forestry. His research focused on the range expansion of the mountain pine beetle in British Columbia and Alberta. Jordan served as a TA and instructor to many undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry. This award was established in recognition of Jordan’s legacy as an enthusiastic and encouraging instructor. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6803 | 2025W | Imre S. and Irena Otvos Graduate Scholarship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $6,100 have been made available through an endowment established by Imre S. (B.S.F. 1961, M.Sc., Ph.D.) and Irena Otvos (B.A., M.S.), along with matching funds from the Faculty of Forestry, for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Forestry who are researching entomology, pathology, or forest health. Imre graduated with the last class of students from the Sopron Division of the Faculty of Forestry in 1961, and went on to receive his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley before working for the Canadian Forest Service and Natural Resources Canada. Irena studied in England, France, Spain and at UC Berkeley, where she received her M.S. and began her Ph.D. before dedicating her life to her family and teaching in the Greater Victoria School District. This scholarship was established in recognition of the support Imre and Irena received while pursuing their degrees. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6805 | 2025W | Master of Global Surgical Care Entrance Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $15,000 have been made available annually for outstanding students entering the Master of Global Surgical Care program. Recipients are students who intend to practice in an underserved community and (1) hold itizenship or are a permanent resident of a Least Developed Country (LDC), or Lower Middle Income Country (LMIC) as er the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) List of Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients as defined by the Organization for Economic and Co-operation and Development (OECD) or (2) are from a remote or rural setting with limited resources in Canada. Financial need may be considered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Surgery, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6806 | 2025W | Carl Leggo Graduate Scholarship in Arts-Based Inquiry | Spring Graduate Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,250 have been made available through an endowment established by colleagues and friends of Dr. Carl Leggo for graduate students who are pursuing arts-based inquiry as part of their graduate thesis research. Arts-based inquiry may employ one or several artistic genres (drawn from literary, performative or visual arts), but its most fundamental feature is that the arts comprise an essential aspect of the work’s epistemology or way of knowing. Artsbased inquiry is relevant to and cuts across all phases of the research cycle, and may be applied in any or all of the following: the generation of research questions; the methods of data collection, analysis, interpretation, and representation; and the modes of knowledge translation and exchange. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6808 | 2025W | Randle and Kathryn Iredale Scholarship in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $5,850 have been made available through an endowment established by Kathryn Iredale (1930-2009) in memory of her husband Randle Iredale (1929-2000) for Master of Architecture students in their graduating year. Preference will be given to students whose graduate project has a focus on heritage conservation and/or green buildings. Randle Iredale (B.Arch. 1955) practiced as an architect for forty years. He was instrumental in the redevelopment of False Creek North in downtown Vancouver, and his concept study of the area was used by the provincial government in their bid to host Expo 86. Randle served as a mentor to many accomplished architects and was a pioneer of heritage preservation in British Columbia. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6809 | 2025W | Jonathan Page Fellowship in Botany | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $30,000 fellowship has been made available annually through a gift from the Ngan Page Family Fund, a charitable fund established by Jonathan Page (B.Sc. 1991, Ph.D. 1998), for an outstanding graduate student in the Department of Botany. Preference will be given to a student whose research focuses on plant biochemistry or metabolism. Jonathan studied under the eminent UBC Botany Professor Neil Towers, which influenced his career path. He has focused his research on the biochemistry of medicinal plants and is internationally recognized for his work on the cannabis plant. Jonathan co-founded Anandia Labs, a leading cannabis science company that was acquired by Aurora Cannabis in 2018. The fellowship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6810 | 2025W | Dr. Judith Johnston Fellowship in Child Language | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $39,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Dr. Judith R. Johnston (1943-2018) for outstanding Ph.D. students in the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences whose research focuses on child language or child language disorders. Conditional on the recipient’s continued satisfactory academic progress in their Ph.D. program, the fellowship may be renewed for up to three years (for four years of total funding). Dr. Johnston was a Professor Emerita and former Director of the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences. She received many honours and awards for her contributions to the field of communication sciences and disorders. These included a Canadian 3M Teaching Fellowship, the Honors of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and a lifetime achievement award from colleagues at the Symposium for Research in Child Language Disorders. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6811 | 2025W | Dr. Christopher Wyatt Graduate Award in Dentistry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,950 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr.Christopher Wyatt (B.Sc. 1981, D.M.D. 1986, M.Sc., Dip Pros) for graduate students in the Faculty of Dentistry with an interest in prosthodontics or geriatric dentistry. Dr. Wyatt is the Head of the Department of Oral Health Sciences, Chair of the Division of Prosthodontics & Dental Geriatrics, Director of Graduate Prosthodontics Program and Director of the Geriatric Dentistry Program in the UBC Faculty of Dentistry. His research is focused on prosthodontics and dental geriatrics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6814 | 2025W | Judah Shumiatcher Memorial Award in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,300 have been made available through an endowment established by the Shumiatcher Family and friends in memory of Judah Shumiatcher (1928-2019) for outstanding students in the Master of Architecture program. Preference will be given to students whose designs encourage and inspire human interaction, experience and exchange. Judah (B.Arch. 1966) was a visionary designer who chose to become an architect after meeting Frank Lloyd Wright in New York City. Awarded the Gold Medal of Excellence for his graduating thesis, Judah went on to design unique, human-centric private homes and commercial complexes all over North America. His work reflected his view that the most important element of architecture is the relationship between designed spaces and the people living, working and playing within them. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6815 | 2025W | Peter Winterburn Memorial Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Vale Canada Limited, in memory of Dr. Peter Winterburn (1962 – 2019). The awards are available for graduate students affiliated with MDRU-Mineral Deposit Research Unit whose research focuses on mineral exploration geochemistry. Recipients are selected based upon academic excellence. Dr. Winterburn served as the NSERC/ACME Labs/Bureau Veritas Minerals Executive Industrial Research Chair in Exploration Geochemistry in the MDRU at UBC from 2013 to 2018. This award was established in recognition of Dr. Winterburn’s contributions to exploration geochemistry and his legacy as a valued colleague, a respected geochemist and an inspiring mentor. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6816 | 2025W | Dr. Miguel A. Romero S?nchez Memorial Fellowship in Chemistry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $21,000 fellowship has been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Miguel Angel Romero (Ph.D.1990) in memory of his father Dr. Miguel Antonio Romero S?nchez (1925-1997) for an outstanding Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemistry. Preference will be given to a student with Mexican citizenship. Conditional on the recipient’s continued satisfactory academic progress the fellowship may be renewed for an additional year of study. Dr. Romero S?nchez was a prominent organic chemist in Mexico. He completed his undergraduate degree at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, his M.S. and Ph.D. in organic chemistry at Harvard University and a postdoctoral fellowship at Imperial College London. Dr. Romero S?nchez was the founder and first President of the Mexican Mineralogical Society and was awarded the Carnegie Museum of Natural History Mineralogical Award in 1992. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6817 | 2025W | President’s Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | President’s Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award |
| 6819 | 2025W | Brock Douglas Cheadle Graduate Scholarship in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Henriquez Partners Architects in memory of Brock Douglas Cheadle (1950-2020) for outstanding students entering the Master of Architecture program. Preference will be given to students who are entering the M.Arch. program at least five years after completing their undergraduate degree. Brock (B.Arch. 1988) practiced as an architect for thirty years. He was inspired to pursue architecture in his thirties after designing and constructing his family’s home on a rural property near Grand Forks, British Columbia. During his seventeen year tenure at Henriquez Partners Architects, among the many projects he worked on, one of the most notable was as the lead architect for the Guest House in Gordon B. Shrum’s residence, a project that was awarded the Canadian Architect Award of Merit in 2002. Brock served as a mentor to anyone who had the privilege to work alongside him throughout his career. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6823 | 2025W | Stewart Paulson Memorial Scholarship in Land and Food Systems | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been made available annually through gifts from family and friends in memory of Stewart Paulson (1945-2020) for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems whose theses focus on (1) sustainable poultry production or marketing or (2) sustainable animal production or marketing. Stewart (B.Sc. (Agr) 1968, M.Sc. 1970) began his career at the Poultry Division of the Department of Agriculture in Ottawa, Ontario. After completing his graduate education at the University of California, Davis. He then worked as an industrial market researcher before returning to government work, joining the BC Ministry of Agriculture as a Poultry Industry Specialist. Stewart served as a liaison between the provincial government, UBC and the poultry industry in British Columbia, and played an integral role in the establishment of the BC Sustainable Poultry Farming Group and the UBC Specialty Birds Research Fund. Later in his career, he developed a biosecurity and insurance policy for the industry to implement to help lessen the impact of future outbreaks of avian influenza or other epidemics. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6824 | 2025W | Adrian Semmelink Memorial Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through gifts from friends and family in memory of Adrian Semmelink (1991-2020) for M.A., M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in the Resources, Environment and Sustainability program who are in good academic standing. Preference will be given to students whose research focuses on sustainable agriculture. Adrian (B.A. 2015, B.Sc. 2015, M.Sc. 2018) joined the BC Ministry of Agriculture as a New Entrant Agrologist after graduating from the Resources, Environment and Sustainability program in 2018. His research was interdisciplinary and sought to enable farmers to grow food in socially responsible and ecologically sensitive ways, and to understand what motivates farmers to adopt more sustainable agricultural practices. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6825 | 2025W | Chemistry PhD Tuition Award | Graduate Tuition Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Tuition awards are offered annually by the Department of Chemistry for students in the fifth year of their PhD program in Chemistry. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6826 | 2025W | Graduate Covid Program Delay Tuition Award | Graduate Tuition Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Graduate Covid Program Delay Tuition Awards have been made available annually by The University of British Columbia 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 during the Summer 2020 term will receive an award equivalent to their tuition assessment, less any other tuition awards received for the same term, upon registration in the 8th term of a research-based Master’s program or the 17th term of a PhD program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6830 | 2025W | Jane Irwin Graduate Scholarship in Art History | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two $5,000 scholarships have been made available annually through a gift from Jane Irwin (B.A. 1990) for outstanding M.A. in Art History students. Jane is a Vancouver-based artist, advocate for the visual arts and art collector. She and her husband Ross Hill have been collecting contemporary art for over fifteen years, and work to support and promote the Canadian art scene. Jane is the former Chair of the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Acquisitions Committee and served on the Board of Trustees of the Vancouver Art Galley from 2008 to 2017 and 2019 to 2020. She established this scholarship to support the next generation of art historians. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6831 | 2025W | John and Barbara Barton Fellowship in Economics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $38,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Dominic Barton (B.A. 1984, M.Phil., LL.D. 2012), in honour of his parents, John and Barbara Barton, for outstanding international students entering the Ph.D. in Economics program in the Vancouver School of Economics. Conditional on the recipients’ continued satisfactory academic progress, the award may be renewed for an additional year of study. John received degrees from the University of Toronto, the University of Cambridge and McGill University. After his ordination with the Anglican Church of Canada, he took a missionary appointment in Uganda to teach at the Bishop Tucker Theological College. Barbara grew up in Germany, and trained as a nurse at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, Quebec. After they returned to Canada, John served in parish ministry in Chilliwack, British Columbia and Barbara received her nursing degree from Ryerson University, and worked as a nurse in Chilliwack and Oakville, Ontario. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6832 | 2025W | Dr. Hinda Avery Scholarship in Holocaust Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Hinda Avery (B.F.A., M.F.A. 1985, Ph.D. 1993). The scholarships are available for outstanding graduate students in the Department of Central, Eastern, & Northern European Studies whose research is in or related to Holocaust Studies. Dr. Avery is an artist and retired lecturer of women’s studies. During the Holocaust, many members of Dr. Avery’s family were murdered by the Nazis. Her work includes a series of paintings titled the Rosen Women, after her mother’s maiden name, depicting herself, her sister, mother, grandmother and aunt as superhero female resisters. Dr. Avery directed a film in 2005 on Holocaust memorialization in Germany called The Art of Apology, and her art was the subject of a short film titled Hinda and her Sisterrrz, which premiered in 2017 and was shown at Jewish film festivals throughout North America. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Central, Eastern, & Northern European Studies, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6833 | 2025W | Dr. James Caswell Memorial Scholarship in Art History | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $10,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from the Y. P. Heung Foundation, in memory of Dr. James Caswell (1937-2016), for an outstanding Ph.D. student in Art History who has achieved candidacy. Dr. Caswell was born in Washington, D.C, and was a proud member of the White Earth band of the Minnesota Chippewa. He attended the University of Michigan, where he earned his undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Dr. Caswell joined UBC in 1971, and served as Head of what was then known as the Department of Fine Arts from 1981 to 1997 and from 2001 to 2002. His areas of focus were Chinese art, early Buddhist sculpture, particularly the Buddhist cave art at Dunhuang and Yungang, and early Chinese bronzes and paintings. In 1985 he curated an exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery of James Cahill’s collection of Chinese paintings. Dr. Caswell retired from UBC as a Professor Emeritus in 2002. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6834 | 2025W | Dr. Mary Morehart Memorial Scholarship in Art History | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $10,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from the Y. P. Heung Foundation, in memory of Dr. Mary Morehart (1924-2012), for an outstanding Ph.D. student in Art History who has achieved candidacy. Dr. Morehart was born in Beverly Hills, California and attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned her undergraduate degree in visual art, and her master’s and doctoral degrees in art history. She joined UBC as a lecturer in 1962, and became an Associate Professor in 1969. Dr. Morehart was the Director of Graduate Studies from 1970 to 1972 in what was then known as the Department of Fine Arts, and served as Acting Head of the Department in several instances during her tenure at UBC. Her research areas included early medieval art, Anglo-Saxon art, Indian and Indonesian art, and Gandhara art. Dr. Morehart retired from UBC as an Associate Professor Emerita in 1989. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6835 | 2025W | Freybe Award in Nutrition and Dietetics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Freybe for students in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program who have demonstrated community involvement, volunteerism, or leadership. Preference will be given to students whose involvement is in the area of mental health advocacy. Freybe produces Germanic-style deli foods such as salami, p?t?, hams, sausages, and pepperoni sticks. Freybe’s dry cure products have won over four hundred and twenty-five international gold medals since the company was established in 1844. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6836 | 2025W | Sherry MCKAY Scholarship in Architectural History | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Sherry McKay, for outstanding students entering their final year of study in the Master of Architecture program who have demonstrated critical, imaginative engagement with architectural history and its theoretical, social or cultural considerations. Dr. Sherry McKay is an Associate Professor Emerita in the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA), where she taught architectural history and theory. Her research interests included French colonial and post-colonial architecture and West Coast modern architecture. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6837 | 2025W | Law 75th Anniversary Graduate Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,175 have been made available annually through gifts from alumni of the Peter A. Allard School of Law for graduate students in the Peter A. Allard School of Law who are making continued satisfactory academic progress in their studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6838 | 2025W | Ann-Britt Everett Memorial Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through gifts from friends and family in memory of Ann-Britt Everett (1973-2019). The awards are available for students in the Master of Business Administration program who are (1) exchange students from Denmark, (2) UBC students going on exchange at a university in Denmark, or (3) hold Danish citizenship and are completing their entire M.B.A degree at UBC. Ann-Britt was born in Nykobing Falster, Denmark, and moved to Vancouver, British Columbia in 2001. She received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Business Administration and Commercial Law from the Copenhagen Business School, and spent a semester abroad at UBC in the M.B.A. program. She served as Honorary Consul for Denmark to British Columbia from 2015 to 2019. This award was established in recognition of Ann-Britt’s passion for connecting people, building cultural bridges, and her work to support the Danish community in Vancouver. The award is made on the recommendation of the Robert H. Lee Graduate School. |
| 6839 | 2025W | Harnam A.N Singh Scholarship in Economics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the HARIVAD Foundation for outstanding graduate students studying Economics. Preference will be given to students interested in labour economics. Harnam Hari A.N. Singh (B.Sc. 1966) immigrated to Canada from Trinidad and Tobago in 1959. He and his friends faced appalling work conditions while trying to attend university. This experience drove Hari to a lifelong involvement in the labour movement. He believes that unions remain key to keeping workers safe while ensuring them a better quality of life. After completing his studies, Hari established the HARIVAD Foundation to give back to his community by supporting the pursuit of spiritual expression, intellectual development, physical wellness and mental health. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics, in consultation with Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6840 | 2025W | Dean Robert Helsley Graduate Scholarship in Business | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,500 have been made available through an endowment established by colleagues in the UBC Sauder School of Business in honour of Robert Helsley, former dean of the Sauder School of Business, for outstanding Ph.D. students studying business. Dean Helsley’s legacy at UBC spans over three decades, during which he served as the Senior Associate Dean, Faculty and Research, Director of the UBC Centre for Real Estate and Urban Economics, and Chair of the Urban Land Economics Division. In 2012 he became Dean of the UBC Sauder School of Business and the Grosvenor Professor of Cities, Business Economics and Public Policy. Dean Helsley helped lead the School to its current level of prominence by managing initiatives to significantly renew and expand the School’s academic faculty and staff, and played a central role in the revitalization of its teaching facilities. The awards are made on the recommendation of Robert H. Lee Graduate School of Business, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6841 | 2025W | Lewis Family Scholarship in Marine Biodiversity | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $5,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Carolyn and Dr. Alan Lewis (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.) for graduate students whose supervisor is a member of the Biodiversity Research Centre and who is studying the role copepods play in marine biodiversity. Research areas may include biology, taxonomy, and/or ecology. Conditional on the recipients’ continued satisfactory academic progress, the scholarships may be renewed for an additional year of study. Dr. Lewis is a Professor Emeritus of Earth and Ocean Sciences, whose research focuses on the interactions between oceans and plankton. He joined UBC in 1964 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology in what was then known as the Institute of Oceanography. Dr. Lewis served as the Acting Head of the Department of Oceanography from 1995 to 1996, after which the Department became part of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, and as the Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Biology Graduate Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Biodiversity Research Centre, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6842 | 2025W | Vishwa and Leela Mathur Scholarship in Wood Science | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Vishwa Mathur, for graduate students in the Faculty of Forestry studying Wood Science. Preference will be given to students researching or studying wood preservation. Dr. Vishwa Mathur (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.) completed his M.Sc. degree in Physics at Aligarh University in 1957 and joined the Wood Preservation Research group of Koppers Company Inc. in Orrville, Ohio in 1960. He returned to India in the summer of 1961 to marry Leela Mathur (1936-2013). He completed his Ph.D. at Michigan State University in 1964, and moved to Vancouver in 1965 where he was employed by MacMillan Bloedel Research for over ten years. He then served as a Scientific Advisor for the Canadian Forest Service in Ottawa, Ontario. Dr. Mathur has authored numerous research papers, reports and patents in the field of wood science. Leela Mathur (M.A.), was born in Allahabad, India and lived in Michigan, British Columbia and Ontario with Vishwa. She raised her family in Canada and built a community of family and friends. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6845 | 2025W | Tracy Truant Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $5,000 have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Tracy Truant (1963-2021) for outstanding graduate students in the School of Nursing who are focusing on cancer nursing through research or projects. Tracy (B.S.N. 1988, M.S.N. 1998, Ph.D. 2018) played a leading role in the development of cancer nursing, not only in British Columbia, but also internationally. She was instrumental in the establishment of national practice guidelines, and promoted models of care designed to support the experience of cancer patients and their families in the safest, most equitable and compassionate manner possible. A widely published scholar, innovator and collaborator, Tracy was an enthusiastic champion for knowledge integration to advance oncology practice. This included supporting graduate students in building the knowledge base that is foundational to equity and quality in patient- and family-centered cancer care. In 2018, Tracy received the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2019 she received the UBC School of Nursing Centenary Medal of Distinction. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6846 | 2025W | Anna Isabelle Allen Scholarship in Social Work | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $7,900 have been made available through an endowment established by the estate of Anna Ann Isabelle Allen (1926-2020) for outstanding graduate students studying Social Work. Ann (B.A. 1947, B.S.W. 1950, M.S.W. 1951) received the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal in 1992 and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 in recognition of her devotion to improving the Child Welfare Program in British Columbia. During a wide-ranging career, Ann worked in roles related to social work for the Province of British Columbia over a period of nearly 30 years. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6848 | 2025W | BPOC Graduate Excellence Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards have been made available by the University of British Columbia for outstanding graduate students who identify as Black or as a Person of Colour, with preference for domestic students and for incoming Master’s students. The minimum value of each award is $1,500. Funds are allocated to disciplinary Faculties and graduate programs, and awards are made on the recommendation of disciplinary Faculties and graduate programs in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6867 | 2025W | Dr. Linda MATSUUCHI Graduate Scholarship in Life Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,550 have been made available through an endowment established in honour of Dr. Linda Matsuuchi (A.B., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.) for outstanding first and second-year graduate students who are studying life sciences and working in a research laboratory in the Faculty of Science. The term life sciences is intentionally broad and includes students pursuing research in the areas of biochemistry, biology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, immunology, and zoology. Preference will be given to female students. During her tenure at UBC in the Department of Zoology, Dr. Matsuuchi has invested in the development of the lives of thousands of students. She has served as a role model and mentor, inspiring future scientists and creating opportunities for researchers around the globe. She received a Faculty of Science Achievement Award in 2007 in recognition of her contributions to the faculty. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6868 | 2025W | Jennifer Kryworuchko Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through gifts from family and friends in memory of Jennifer Kryworuchko (1969-2019) for outstanding M.S.N. and Ph.D. students in the School of Nursing whose thesis is focused on patient-provider communication, such as shared decision-making. Dr. Kryworuchko (B.Sc.N., Ph.D., RN CNCC(C)) joined UBC in 2015 as an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing. She was highly respected and admired for her passionate dedication to nursing practice, her joy and remarkable talent in teaching nursing students, and her research to improve nursing care, especially the improvement of palliative care access through shared decision-making between patients and health professionals. Jennifer was instrumental in improving interprofessional clinician guidance for the BC Centre for Palliative Care. Tragically, our community lost Jennifer in the prime of her life due to ovarian cancer. This scholarship was established to commemorate Jennifer’s exemplary contributions to nursing education and research. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6869 | 2025W | Richard J. and Julia Krejsa Scholarship in Oceans and Fisheries | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,250 have been made available through an endowment established by Richard J. Krejsa (Ph.D. 1965) and Julia Krejsa (n?e Sheehan) for outstanding M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in Oceans and Fisheries studying biological remediation methods of fishery recovery and restoration within marine, estuarine, and/or freshwater ecosystems affected by environmental impacts, particularly pollution and climate change. Preference will be given to First Nations, Inuit and Metis students of Canada. Richard and Julia met at UBC while Ph.D. candidates in the Department of Zoology and the Department of English respectively. Richard is a Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. This scholarship was established in honour of Richards thesis supervisor, Professor Casimir C. Lindsey, and his wife, Shelagh P. Lindsey, and in memory of Dean Walter H. Gage (1905-1977), who loaned Richard a few hundred dollars after his and Julia’s first son Daniel was born in Acadia Camp on campus. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6870 | 2025W | Bill Meekison Memorial Scholarship in Public Health | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $6,000 have been made available through an endowment established by friends and family in memory of Bill Meekison (1934-2019) for outstanding M.P.H. and Ph.D. students in the School of Population and Public Health who are researching public health. Bill (B.A. 1957, M.D. 1962, M.P.H.) obtained his Master of Public Health from the University of Toronto after graduating from UBC, and began his career as a public health officer in Williams Lake, British Columbia. He later served as Director of the Boundary Health Unit in the Lower Mainland, during which he prohibited a bar from serving drinks with a frost-bitten toe in them, an incident chronicled by one newspaper under the headline Dr. Bill Says Toe Must Go. Bill was an advocate for preventative medicine and public health, advising on vaccine clinical trails for the chicken pox vaccine and serving as a Director for the New Westminster-based Affordable Housing Societies. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6871 | 2025W | Peter Wanyenya Memorial Graduate Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totaling $2,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Faculty of Arts for graduate students in the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice whose research focuses on African refugees, African-Canadian/Black Canadian studies, Indigeneity and Africanity, African Migrants or Asylum seekers resettlement. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated community engagement, mentorship or advocacy within the African-Canadian/Black Canadian youth communities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6872 | 2025W | Dr. Gary DERKSON Memorial Award in Dentistry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through gifts from friends, family and colleagues in memory of Dr. Gary Derkson (1942-2018) for students in the Combined M.Sc. and Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry program who have demonstrated academic excellence. Dr. Derkson was born in Winkler, Manitoba, and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Manitoba. Before relocating to Vancouver, he undertook additional graduate studies in pediatric dentistry at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Derkson joined the Faculty of Dentistry in 1977 as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, retiring as an Associate Professor Emeritus in 2004, and served as the Chief of Dentistry at the BC Children’s Hospital from 1986 to 2004. This award was established in recognition of Dr. Derkson’s commitment to resident education in pediatric dentistry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6875 | 2025W | Dean Blye Frank Graduate Scholarship in Education | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Robert Quartermain, in honour of Dean Blye Frank, for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Education whose research focuses on creating education policy and education curriculum, and educating educators in SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)-inclusive education. Dean Frank (B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D.) served as Professor and Head of the Division of Medical Education in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University before joining UBC as Dean of the Faculty of Education in 2011. His research focuses on equity, diversity and inclusion in education and healthcare, and played a vital role in developing the Faculty of Education’s SOGI Inclusive Education Initiative, and the A.R.C. Foundation’s SOGI 123 program, which helps educators make schools more inclusive for all pupils. In 2006 he received the May Cohen Gender Equity, Diversity and Gender Award from the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, and in 2021 was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Acadia Alumni Association. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6876 | 2025W | CANADIAN SOCIETY for Asian Arts – HONOS Foundation Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from the Canadian Society for Asian Arts and the Honos Foundation for an outstanding M.A. or Ph.D. student in the Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory who is focusing on Asian art. The Honos Foundation is based in Vancouver, British Columbia and seeks to improve human capital by promoting scholarship and research. The Canadian Society for Asian Arts (CSAA) was founded in 1969 to promote the understanding and appreciation of the arts of Asia by conceptualizing, organizing and presenting programs, exhibitions and publications that build bridges and explore links between and among cultures. This scholarship was established to support the study of Asian art on a pan-Asian basis, reflecting the rich diversity of cultures and art. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6877 | 2025W | Faculty of Dentistry Graduate Orthodontics Alumni Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,600 have been made available through an endowment established by alumni of the Faculty of Dentistry’s Graduate Orthodontics program, for outstanding students enrolled in the combined M.Sc. in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Orthodontics program. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6878 | 2025W | B. Lowell Langille Scholarship in Creative Writing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $900 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. S. Lee Adamson, in memory of her husband, and Ellen R.A. Langille, in memory of her father, Dr. B. Lowell Langille (1947-2008). The scholarships are for outstanding graduate students in the School of Creative Writing. Lowell (B.Sc. 1969, M.Sc. 1970, Ph.D. 1975) was a world-renowned cell biologist and physiologist, who contributed extensively to the field of vascular biology and the study of atherosclerosis. He held faculty positions at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto, where he was a recipient of the John B. Walter Prize for Innovative Teaching/Education from the Department of Pathology. Lowell served on the editorial boards for many of the top cardiovascular journals, was the Co-Chair of the 13th International Vascular Biology Meeting in 2004, and was a member of the scientific review panels for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Lowell was a skilled mentor in scientific writing. He was also an avid reader of poetry and literature and wished to support and encourage students in the arts. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Creative Writing, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6879 | 2025W | W. Wesley Pue Memorial Scholarship in Law | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through gifts from friends and family in memory of W. Wesley Wes Pue (1954-2019), for outstanding LL.M. and Ph.D. students conducting law and society research. Preference will be given to students focusing on legal history. Wes (B.A., B.A. (Juris), LL.M., Ph.D.) was born in Edmonton, Alberta and earned undergraduate degrees in Geography and Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford, where he was the stroke of the Regent’s Park College rowing team. He returned to Canada in 1979 to complete his LL.M. at the University of Alberta and Ph.D at Osgoode Hall Law School. Wes joined UBC in 1993 as the Nathan T. Nemetz Chair in Legal History, and taught courses in legal history and administrative law. His research interests included the history of the legal profession, law in colonial settings, and the rule of Law. Wes received the Killam Teaching Prize in 2003 for excellence in graduate teaching. He held several senior administrative positions at UBC, including Provost of UBC Okanagan, and Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President Academic Resources of UBC Vancouver. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6880 | 2025W | Gordon and Nora Bailey Fellowship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $75,000, no less than $20,000 and no greater than $30,000 per student, have been made available annually through an estate gift from Gordon Bailey (1930-2020) and Nora Bailey (1925-2017), for graduate students in the Faculty of Forestry whose studies focus on issues related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, such as sustainable forest management practices, wildfire prevention and carbon capture. Conditional on the recipients’ continued satisfactory academic progress, the fellowships may be renewed for consecutive years to a total of three years of funding for Master’s students and a total of four years of funding for doctoral students. Originally from England, Gordon (M.F. 1964, Ph.D. 1970) and his wife Nora settled in British Columbia, where Gordon pursued his graduate degrees at UBC. He worked in the British Columbia forestry sector, both in government and the private sector, throughout his working life. As a student recipient of scholarship support Gordon understood the impact of such support and left a gift in his will to support the next generation of researchers working to enhance the health and sustainability of our forests and to address climate change issues. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6881 | 2025W | Ming Leung Memorial Scholarship in Physical Therapy | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through gifts from friends and family in memory of Ming Leung (1954-2021), for outstanding students in the Master of Physical Therapy program. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in seniors’ health. Ming was born in Malaysia and immigrated with her family at the age of 12 to Vancouver. Ming graduated from UBC with a Bachelor in Rehabilitation Sciences in 1976 and obtained a Master of Science in 2012 from Simon Fraser University. Through her career in physiotherapy, Ming developed an interest in seniors’ health, which led her to being involved with the initiation of falls and injury prevention projects within Fraser Health Authority. In addition, she contributed her expertise to long-term care facilities across the Lower Mainland by implementing new practices supporting exercise and falls preventions for residents. Ming was passionate about her work, mentoring many students and helping them with career placements in this field. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6882 | 2025W | John and Ankie Piket Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $38,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from John Piket (1923-2021), in memory of his wife, Ankie Piket (1925-1989), for outstanding Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Business Administration students who have demonstrated an interest in management science. Mr. Piket was born in Berlin, Germany. He was a survivor of the Auschwitz, Buchenwald and Theresienstadt concentration camps. His mother and younger brother perished in Auschwitz, and his father, who was working in South America during the 1940s, died before Mr. Piket was able to reunite with him. After World War II, Mr. Piket returned to Berlin, before living in France, Switzerland and the Netherlands. In France, he became a confidant of Jean Paul Sartre; in Switzerland, he received an engineering degree from ?cole Polytechnique F?d?rale de Lausanne; and in the Netherlands he met his wife, Ankie. They immigrated to Canada in 1952, and moved to West Vancouver, British Columbia in the 1970s, where they spent the rest of their lives. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the Robert H. Lee Graduate School, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6883 | 2025W | Western Grains Research Foundation Scholarship in Land and Food Systems | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $15,000, ideally not less than $7,500, have been made available annually through a gift from Western Grains Research Foundation for outstanding graduate students studying Plant Science or Soil Science in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems whose research focuses on the Foundations priorities. Crops eligible for research include barley, canaryseed, canola, chickpea, corn, fababean, flax, lentil, mustard, oats, pea, soybean, sunflower, wheat, and winter cereals. Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) is a farmer-funded non-profit organization that was founded in 1981 and funds research in both single crop and cross-cutting crop research in the priority areas of variety development and production. WGRF strives to grow research capacity and increase the number of professionals in Western Canadian crop production. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6884 | 2025W | Carol Mae Acton Fellowship in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $17,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the estate of Carol Mae Acton (1944-2021) for outstanding graduate students in the School of Nursing. Carol (B.S.N. 1974, M.S.N. 1987) had a long and successful career in nursing. After obtaining her master’s degree, Carol was appointed Director of Care at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. Throughout her career she held a range of positions from head nurse, manager to director. She culminated her career as an innovative Patient Services Manager for the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Units at Vancouver General Hospital. Her colleagues recall the instrumental role she played in developing ground-breaking policies in geriatrics with the ACE Committee, and remember her fondly for her leadership, humour and desire to support her coworkers through periods of transition. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6885 | 2025W | Dr. Michael Schulzer Memorial Award in Biostatistics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Patricia Chin, in memory of Dr. Michael Schulzer (1936-2021) for outstanding graduate students who demonstrate excellence in applied biostatistics. Dr. Michael Schulzer (B.A. 1958, M.A. 1959, M.D. 1963, Ph.D.) served as a faculty member in the UBC Department of Statistics and Faculty of Medicine for more than 25 years and as a Professor Emeritus, Michael held a faculty appointment with the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation (C2E2). Michael received his M.D. from UBC in the 1960s, and his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Washington in the 1970s. His varied research passions included the exploration of the application of statistics in medical research, regression modelling, meta-analysis and health metrics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6886 | 2025W | George Sakellaridis Memorial Scholarship in Journalism | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $500 have been made available annually through a gift from the estate of Mary Sakellaridis (1936-2020) in memory of her husband, George Sakellaridis (1915-2004) for outstanding graduate students in the School of Journalism. George and Mary (M.A. 1979, M.L.I.S. 1979) met in South Africa before immigrating to Canada in 1979. George had a career as a newspaper publisher and Mary worked in the field of education. Mary completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois and a Master’s at Cornell University. She worked for the Vancouver School Board and New Westminster School District and volunteered as a Director of the Hellenic Housing Society. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Journalism, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6890 | 2025W | Roy Barnett Fellowship in Piano Performance | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $75,000, with ideally a minimum of $25,000 per recipient, have been made available through an endowment established with funds donated to UBC by Roy Barnett (B.Com. 1961) for outstanding M.Mus. or D.M.A. students pursuing piano performance. Subject to continued academic standing, the award will be renewed for a further one year of study (M.Mus.) or three years of study (D.M.A.), or until the respective degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Roy performed classical music on accordion in his teens, but then set music aside for a career in accounting, becoming Treasurer of one of Canada’s largest pharmaceutical companies. His love for music never faded and Roy returned to it later in life, studying classical piano in his retirement. With this fellowship, Roy intends to help today’s talented musicians pursue excellence in music performance, as he might have done earlier in his life. The fellowship is made on the recommendation of the School of Music, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6891 | 2025W | Margaret Ann Joan and William Francis Spring Graduate Award in Ocean Health | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from the Margaret Ann Joan and William Francis Spring family for an outstanding domestic graduate student studying Oceans and Fisheries, or a related discipline, whose research is focused on the impacts, risks and mitigation of plastic in the ocean. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a commitment to outreach associated with environmental education and ocean conservation. The award is made on the recommendation of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6893 | 2025W | Sandra Hale Memorial Award in Occupational Therapy | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been available annually through gifts from friends, family and colleagues in memory of Sandra Hale (1963-2020) for students in the Master of Occupational Therapy program who demonstrate an interest in mental health practice or in treating patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Preference will be given to students with an interest in multiple sclerosis. Sandra (B.Sc. OT, M.Sc. 2011) was a dedicated Occupational Therapist who specialized in mental health. Her life was sadly cut short by multiple sclerosis. As a student, she was able to advance her education by benefiting from several scholarships and awards, and this has inspired her family to establish this award to honour Sandra’s legacy and her positive impact on the field of occupational therapy. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6894 | 2025W | Indigenous Research Engagement Award | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards have been made available by the University of British Columbia for outstanding Indigenous graduate students who undertake research engagement with Indigenous communities, with priority given to Indigenous students whose traditional territory falls, at least in part, within Canada. The awards have a minimum value of $1,500 and may be received once per degree program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6895 | 2025W | Indigenous Graduate 5th Year Fellowship | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards have been made available by the University of British Columbia for outstanding Indigenous students in the fifth-year of their doctoral program and provide an annual stipend of $25,000 plus tuition for up to one year or until the end of the sixth-year of their doctoral program, whichever comes first. Priority is given to Indigenous students whose traditional territory falls, at least in part, within Canada. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6896 | 2025W | John Helliwell Award in Economics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,800 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family and colleagues in honour of Dr. John F. Helliwell (B.Com. 1959), along with matching funds from the Faculty of Arts, for outstanding graduate students in the Vancouver School of Economics. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in focusing their studies on topics related to happiness and well-being. Dr. Helliwell is a Canadian economist and Professor Emeritus of Economics at UBC. After graduating from UBC, he was a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford, where he completed a B.A. in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics. Dr. Helliwell has been with the Vancouver School of Economics since 1967 and was also the Mackenzie King Visiting Professor at Harvard from 1991-1994. He was one of the three founding editors of the World Happiness Report in 2012, and still continues this involvement. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research and co-directed its program on Social Interactions, Identity and Well-Being from 2006-2017. Dr. Helliwell was elected to the Royal Society of Canada in 1978 and appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1987. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6897 | 2025W | How Yin and Wai Hung (Elsie) Leung Award in Community and Regional Planning | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $4,400 have been made available through an endowment established by How Yin Leung (M.Sc. 1970) and his wife, Wai Hung (Elsie) Leung for outstanding graduate students enrolled in a degree program and/or engaged in a research project offered by the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP). Financial need may be considered. How Yin, also a graduate and scholarship recipient from SCARP, was a planner and member of senior management in the City of Surrey, BC for the majority of his planning career prior to his retirement in 2005. How Yin and his wife Elsie are dedicated to encouraging and supporting outstanding graduate students enrolled in the programs offered by How Yin’s alma mater. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Community and Regional Planning, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6898 | 2025W | Bing Thom Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $24,600 have been made available through an endowment established by the Thom family, friends and fellow architects, in memory of Bing Thom (1940-2016) for outstanding students enrolled in the Master of Architecture program. Bing (B.Arch. 1966, M.Arch., LL.D. 2008), established Bing Thom Architects in 1982 and the Bing Thom Architects Foundation in 2001. His urban designs transformed Whalley, BC with SFU Central City, and Fort Worth, Texas with the Trinity Uptown Plan, Tarrant County College, and Trinity River Flood Plain. His posthumous works are the Woodridge Library in Washington, DC, the Allard Hall at MacEwan University in Edmonton, the SFU Sustainable Energy Engineering Building in Surrey, the Xi Qu Theatre Hong Kong, the University of Chicago in Hong Kong, and the Butterfly in Vancouver. Bing received the 2011 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal. He was always inspired by the words of Henry Elder, Director of the School of Architecture at UBC from 1962-1974, who taught that students should not lose sight of their real purpose of changing civilization. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| 6902 | 2025W | MPPGA Global Policy Project Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards valued up to $3,000 each have been made available annually by the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs to students in the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program who are enrolled in the Global Policy Project course. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6906 | 2025W | Chakrabarti Family Memorial Scholarship in Electrical Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $4,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Gayatri Chattopadhyay in memory of her father (Nani Gopal Chakrabarti), mother (Aparna Chakrabarti) and brothers (Swapan Kumar Chakrabarti and Indranath Chakrabarti), for graduate students studying electrical engineering. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6907 | 2025W | Steve Withers Scholarship in Biological Chemistry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,900 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family, students, and colleagues in honor of Dr. Steve Withers, for outstanding graduate students studying Biological Chemistry. Steve (B.Sc., Ph.D.) is a world expert on mechanisms of enzymatic glycoside formation and hydrolysis, and has used his insights for the engineering and inhibition of these enzymes, which play crucial roles in all areas of biology. In addition to being a faculty member in the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, he was the founding Director of the UBC Centre for High-Throughput Biology and the Genome Science & Technology graduate program, which is now held within the Michael Smith Laboratories. Since joining the UBC Chemistry department in July 1982 and retiring in 2023, he has trained a large number of graduate and postdoctoral students in the area of chemical biology, particularly as it applies to carbohydrates. He has won many awards for his research, most notably being elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of London. The awards are made on the recommendation of Department of Chemistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6908 | 2025W | Thomas W. Bowen Award in Architecture | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $4,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Thomas and Jenifer Bowen for outstanding graduate students in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Preference will be given to students who are from rural or underserved communities and have a demonstrated interest in innovation and/or sustainability. Financial need may be taken into consideration. Thomas comes from Grande Prairie, Alberta and hopes that this award will inspire recipients to practice their professional endeavors within their respective home communities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6909 | 2025W | Holly Ewanyshyn Women’s Health Equity Graduate Research Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made annually, through a gift from an anonymous donor in honour of Holly Ewanyshyn, for Faculty of Medicine research-stream graduate students, or research-stream graduate students supervised by Faculty of Medicine supervisors, researching disease pathogenesis in women or female models of disease. Preference will be given to students whose research or research proposals pertain to conditions that have historically received inadequate attention in terms of sex and gender differences. Holly has gained intimate knowledge of the disparities in the approach to healthcare for women, not only through her career as a physiotherapist but also as a woman living with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The donor is establishing this fund in order to recognize and support research that is taking action on these disparities, as they believe a more equitable health care future for women is necessary and possible. Through this award they aim to assist the medical community to better understand how sex and/or gender affects womens health and ultimately help women live longer, healthier lives. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 6910 | 2025W | UBC Ph.D. CoLab Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards have been made available annually through the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to support outstanding Ph.D. students who are working in collaborative, inter/transdisciplinary teams to advance learning and innovative scholarship across disciplinary bounds. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 7202 | 2025W | Daymond Ling Award in Physics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physics and Astronomy | V | Awards totalling $2,700 have been made available through an endowment established by Daymond Ling (B.Sc. 1976, M.Sc. (Bus Admin) 1978) for third or fourth-year students in the B.Sc. Major, Honours, Combined Major or Combined Honours in Physics or Combined Honours in Biophysics programs who are in good academic standing and have excelled in science communication by demonstrating the ability to communicate the ideas and implications of physics to a wide audience. Daymond has worked for over forty years as a data scientist in financial services, and is regarded as an industry leader. After graduating from UBC, he joined American Express’ fraud investigation team, where he was a recipient of a Chairman’s Award of Excellence for Innovation. Daymond then joined CIBC in 1996 to assist its customer relationship management team, and was awarded the company’s Achievers Award for Innovation twenty times for his contributions in analytics. After 20 years at CIBC, he joined Questrade Financial Group in 2019 as Head of Analytics. Daymond serves as an analytics advisory board member, mentor and is regularly invited to speak at conferences. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Physics & Astronomy. |
| 7203 | 2025W | Dr. John P. Aitchison Memorial Award in Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemistry (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through gifts from friends and family in memory of Dr. John P. Aitchison (1934-1983) for third and fourth-year B.Sc. students majoring in Chemistry who have demonstrated mentorship to second-year B.Sc. Chemistry students. Dr. Aitchison (B.A. 1957, M.Sc., Ph.D.) was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, and completed his undergraduate studies in chemistry at UBC, where he served as a mentor to younger students. He relocated to California in 1965 and enrolled in the M.Sc. in Pharmacology program at the University of California, Berkeley. In 1967, on the advice of a professor at the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, he transferred to the Schools newly developed Ph.D. program in Toxicology. In 1969 he joined the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, where he established the Section of Toxicology in the Department of Clinical Pathology, conducted research on drug poisoning and ran a clinical laboratory. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry. |
| 7204 | 2025W | Laura Huber Memorial Award for Women in Video Gaming | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | A $10,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Electronic Arts, in memory of Laura Huber (1967-2015), for a third or fourth-year female student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the Department of Computer Science. The recipient will have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, an interest in pursuing a career in the gaming industry, and have shown excellence in video game programming through a course or their portfolio. Laura (n?e Pool) grew up in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania and attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. She moved to San Francisco, California after graduation to pursue a career as a graphic designer. Laura served as an art director and designer for Game Developer and Gamasutra. In 2000, she married Jeff Huber, a member of Electronic Arts Board of Directors. This award was established in recognition of Lauras desire to encourage women entering the gaming industry. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science. |
| 7205 | 2025W | Gary Kusin Award for Women in Video Gaming | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | A $10,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Electronic Arts, in honour of Gary Kusin, for a third or fourth-year female student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the Department of Computer Science. The recipient will have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, an interest in pursuing a career in the gaming industry, and have shown excellence in video game programming through a course or their portfolio. Gary was born in Texarkana, Texas. He received his B.A. from the University of Texas, Austin and his M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School. Gary served as Director of Electronic Arts from 1995 to 2010 and is a co-founder of GameStop. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Dallas Citizen’s Council. This academic award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science. |
| 7206 | 2025W | Project to Product Award in Computer Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | Awards totalling $6,700 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Mik Kersten (B.Sc. 1999, Ph.D. 2007) for students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the Department of Computer Science who have demonstrated leadership, community engagement or volunteerism. Preference will be given to students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically discriminated against. Dr. Kersten was the CEO of Tasktop, which he founded in 2007 from work he conducted as a doctoral student in the UBC Department of Computer Science under the supervision of Dr. Gail Murphy. Tasktop has since been acquired by Planview Technologies where Dr. Kersten accepted the role of Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Kersten’s book, Project to Product: How to Survive and Thrive in the Age of Digital Disruption with the Flow Framework, published in 2018, introduced a new way of measuring and managing software delivery. Tasktop and Project to Product have helped some of the largest organizations in the world succeed in their digital transformation. Dr. Kersten is passionate about helping individuals and organizations transform how software is built, and in making the technology industry more diverse. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science. |
| 7207 | 2025W | Master of Data Science Scholarship for IBPOC Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Master of Data Science | V | Scholarships of up to the full cost of tuition have been made available annually by the Master of Data Science program for outstanding domestic or international students in the Master of Data Science program who identify as Indigenous, Black or a Person of Colour. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Master of Data Science Admissions Committee. |
| 7209 | 2025W | TRAPA Forest Products Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $6,500 have been made available through a gift from TRAPA Forest Products for domestic Bachelor of Science in Wood Products Processing students with outstanding academic achievement. Financial need may be considered. TRAPA was established in 1954 and in 2012 became a subsidiary of Hampton Lumber, which is based in Oregon, United States. They are the largest privately-owned exporter of softwood logs and lumber and custom cutter in North America. TRAPA sells and markets softwood lumber products world-wide to more than twenty countries, primarily in North America and Asia. They established this award to support the next generation of forestry professionals and to support forestry education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry |
| 7210 | 2025W | Marshall Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Statistics | V | Prizes of $1,000 each have been made available annually through the Department of Statistics Fund for Excellence, in honour of Professor Albert Marshall, for outstanding M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in the Department of Statistics who have demonstrated excellence in the discipline of statistics, as demonstrated by strength in the development and application of statistical methodology. Professor Marshall joined UBC in 1975 as a Professor of Statistics in the Department of Mathematics. He is an expert in statistical reliability, and worked with Stanford University Professor Ingram Olkin to introduce the MarshallOlkin exponential distribution. Professor Marshall and Professor Olkin co-authored the textbook Inequalities: Theory of Majorization and Its Application, which was originally published in 1979, and remains a much-cited classic. Professor Marshall was instrumental in helping to establish the Department of Statistics at UBC in 1984, and served as the Departments Acting Head from 1984 to 1985. He retired from UBC as a Professor Emeritus in 1987. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Department of Statistics. |
| 7211 | 2025W | Pan American Silver Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Pan American Silver for third- and fourth-year undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Science who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically discriminated against. Preference will be given to students studying geology or geological sciences. Each award will ideally not be valued at less than $5,000. Pan American Silver is a Vancouver-based mining company operating in seven countries. Since its founding in 1994, it has grown to become the worlds second-largest silver mining company. Pan American Silver established this award after taking the BlackNorth Initiative CEO Pledge to combat anti-Black systematic racism and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 7212 | 2025W | Miller Award in Field Learning | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Awards totalling $1,950 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Hugh Miller (Ph.D. UBC 1973) for undergraduate students in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences who are participating in a field course at the Geological Field Station. Preference will be given to (1) First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada majoring in Geophysics or (2) students majoring in Geophysics. If no suitable candidate is identified, the award can be given to students enrolled in other EOAS majors with preference for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada. Hugh is a geophysicist, and taught as a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland from 1979 until his retirement in 2007. His research involved many field geophysical surveys on land and at sea. Hugh was one of the founders and is a past president (1999-2000) of Geoscientists Canada. He served as President of the Geological Association of Canada (1998-1999), and a member of the Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (1989-2001). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. |
| 7213 | 2025W | International Taoist Church of Canada Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the International Taoist Church of Canada for outstanding Bachelor of Science in Nursing students. The International Taoist Church of Canada (ITCC) supports benevolence in treating fellow human beings, kindness in associating with other people, and courtesy in fostering humility. ITCC recognizes the importance of nurses in the healthcare system, and established this scholarship to support nursing education. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 7214 | 2025W | Kievell Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a fund established at the Vancouver Foundation by Myrtle Lorena Kievell (1903-1989) in memory of her parents, James Wesley Kievell (1860-1938) and Margaret Gardiner Kievell (1871-1965), and brother, William Elder Kievell (1897-1965), for an outstanding third or fourth-year female student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. It is hoped that recipients of the scholarship will spend time in an area where medical help is needed in Canada or elsewhere. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 7215 | 2025W | Kievell Scholarship in Physical Therapy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | A $2,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a fund established at the Vancouver Foundation by Myrtle Lorena Kievell (1903-1989) in memory of her parents, James Wesley Kievell (1860-1938) and Margaret Gardiner Kievell (1871-1965), and brother, William Elder Kievell (1897-1965), for an outstanding female student in the Master of Physical Therapy program. It is hoped that recipients of the scholarship will spend time in an area where medical help is needed in Canada or elsewhere. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 7216 | 2025W | Dottie Davies Memorial Scholarship in Microbiology and Immunology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Microbiology and Immunology | V | Scholarships totalling $4,200 have been made available through an endowment established by the University with a gift from Dr. Julian Davies (B.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc. 2003), in memory of his wife, Dorothy Dottie Davies (1932-2017), for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Dottie (n?e Olney) was born in Waltham, Massachusetts. She attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio, where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and participated in theatre productions as an actress and a director. Dottie met Julian in New York City and they married in 1957. Dottie supported Julian’s work as a microbiologist, and they moved around the world and raised three children together while Julian pursued his research. This scholarship was established in recognition of the support and encouragement Dottie offered to the undergraduate and graduate students, and their families, that she encountered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 7217 | 2025W | Richard Tees Scholarship in Psychology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Psychology (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $500 have been made available annually by the Department of Psychology, in honor of Dr. Richard Tees, for outstanding Bachelor of Science students of Psychology in their graduating year. Dr. Tees, a former Department Head of the UBC Department of Psychology and Professor Emeritus, is a renowned researcher and scholar in Behavioural Neuroscience. He is the recipient of several awards in the field of Psychology, including the Canadian Association Richard Tees Distinguished Leadership Award, and was recognized as a fellow by the Association for Psychological Science, the American Psychology Association, and the Canadian Psychological Association. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Psychology. |
| 7218 | 2025W | Kirk Karasin Memorial Award in Computer Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Computer Science | V | Awards totalling $4,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Anne and Allan Karasin in memory of their son Kirk Karasin (1978-2020), for graduate and undergraduate students studying Computer Science who are involved with the UBC Emerging Media Lab (EML). Students must demonstrate mentorship, creativity and passion for using emerging technology for social good. Kirk worked at UBC Studios, as well as the EML, where he mentored and supervised many students. He was an integral part of running the EML and brought creative energy and passion to everything he did. He was well known for pushing boundaries with innovative ideas such as UBCs first 360 video production, creating UBC’s very own Streetview, as well as 3D capture process at UBC Studios. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science in consultation with the Emerging Media Lab, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 7219 | 2025W | Dr. Ken Denike Award in Transportation Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Geography | V | A $3,400 award has been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Luigi G. (Joe) Sulmona (B.A. 1986, M.A. 1992, Ph.D. 2012) and friends in honour of Dr. Ken Denike (B.Sc. 1963, M.Sc. 1966, Ph.D.) for undergraduate students in any faculty who demonstrate an interest in the fields related to urban and global transportation, connectivity and mobility, and a commitment to furthering interdisciplinary inquiry related to these themes. Dr. Denike, Assistant Professor Emeritus in UBC’s Department of Geography, was granted his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1973 and since has made a notable contribution to the teaching and research of spatial analysis, urban organization and theory, urban planning, transportation, and disease studies. He played a central role in establishing the Vancouver Coastal Health district as a key director on the inaugural board. The award is made on the recommendation of an Adjudication Committee led by the Department of Geography. |
| 7220 | 2025W | Dr. Kenneth Wilson Family Memorial Award in Immunotherapy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $4,800 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Kenneth S. Wilson for outstanding Faculty of Science Co-op students who demonstrate an interest in immunotherapy research. Preference will be given to students taking their placement at the Deeley Research Centre in Victoria, BC. Dr. Wilson immigrated to Saskatoon in 1977 where he began his career in medical oncology. He joined BC Cancer Agency in Victoria in 1980 and was appointed Clinical Professor of Medicine at UBC in 2006. He witnessed major advances in immunotherapy from early non-specific stimulants to specific checkpoint inhibitors which have transformed the prognosis in many solid cancers. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 7221 | 2025W | J. David King Memorial Award in Sustainable Agriculture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Awards totalling $2,150 have been made available through an endowment established by Aletta Anne King (LL.B. 1980) in memory of her father, J. David King (1922-2013) for students in any faculty enrolled in the UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture who demonstrate financial need. If in any given year, there are no eligible students in the practicum program, the award may go to a student majoring in Sustainable Agriculture and Environment. J. David King (B.Com. 1945, B.Sc. (Agr.) 1945) believed passionately in the economic potential of BC to create and sustain opportunities to support good lives for its diverse residents. After graduating from UBC, which included working at the UBC Farm, Dave began his career as District Manager for the BC Electric Company in Langley where he worked hard to provide electricity to every barn in the Fraser Valley. Following the expropriation of BC Electric, Dave remained with BC Hydro in the economic development department and later served as executive secretary of the BC Harbours Board, and as a commissioner on the BC Energy Commission. He believed firmly that education and hard work is the path to a good life and always maintained a deep respect and appreciation for the farmers who tend the land and produce our food. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 7222 | 2025W | Nafeesa Alibhai Award in Integrated Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Integrated Sciences | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from a UBC alumna in honour of Nafeesa Alibhai for outstanding undergraduate students in the Integrated Science program who identify as 2SLGBTQIA0 and who demonstrate leadership and community involvement. Nafeesa is a queer and trans disabled Muslim and second-generation Khoja immigrant. In 2022, Nafeesa earned their B.Sc. in Integrated Sciences at UBC – the first in their family to be granted a university degree – and then went on to study a M.Ed. in Social Justice Education at the University of Toronto. Nafeesa strives to create alternatives to white-supremacist education systems in the life sciences as part of ongoing transformative justice and abolitionist movements. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Integrated Sciences Program. |
| 7223 | 2025W | Paul and Margaret deMaine Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Scholarships totalling $5,200 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Dr. Margaret deMaine (1930-2022) for outstanding undergraduate students majoring in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science. Margaret (B.A. 1951, M.Sc. 1953) graduated from UBC with a Lefevre Gold Medal and Scholarship and later went on to complete a Ph.D. in Radiochemistry at the University of Cambridge, England. Dr. Paul A. D. deMaine (1924-1999) completed a Ph.D. at UBC in 1956 and made significant contributions to the field of Computer Science. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 7226 | 2025W | Wheaton Precious Metals Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award in Mining | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $12,500, valued at $2,500 each have been made available annually through a gift from Wheaton Precious Metals for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science who demonstrates financial need and are from a community that has been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized. Preference will be given to students taking courses related to mining and to a students who identify as Black. Wheaton Precious Metals is a precious metals streaming company based in Vancouver, BC. Committed to community, Wheaton dedicates a portion of net income to charitable organizations and initiatives through its Community Investment Program, with the goal of improving and strengthening communities both locally and internationally. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 7303 | 2025W | Robin Woodsworth Campbell Memorial Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $4,100 have been endowed by the estate of Henry (Harry) C. Campbell in memory of his son, Robin Woodsworth Campbell (1949-2002), for undergraduate students who are family descendents of Interior Salish, Coast Salish, Northern Coast or Wakashan language groups. Born in France at Neuilly-sur-Seine, Robin Campbell made his career as an artist on Hornby Island, B.C., working mainly in bronze, stone and clay sculpture. The awards are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 7315 | 2025W | Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Entrance Bursary | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | A | Three bursaries of $6,000 each are offered by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited to students commencing studies for their first undergraduate degree. Applicants must be either Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada. The bursary is renewable for second, third and fourth year provided recipients remain enrolled in full-time studies, continue to demonstrate financial need, and maintain satisfactory academic standing. |
| 7348 | 2025W | Shirley M. Wong Bursary in Education | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Bursaries totalling $5,950 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Shirley M. Wong for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada in the Faculty of Education in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need. Dr. Wong, Associate Professor Emerita of Curriculum Studies, whose lifelong and tireless commitment to education, particularly of the underprivileged, is inspiring. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 7503 | 2025W | Allied Officers Auxiliary Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | To commemorate the services and sacrifices of members of the armed forces and the merchant navies of the Allied Nations, the Allied Officers’ Club Auxiliary has established a bursary of $450 open to students in any year and faculty. This bursary is available for a veteran of the Second World War or for the son or daughter of a veteran. The award is made on the basis of scholastic standing and financial need. |
| 7533 | 2025W | Captain LeRoy Memorial Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A bursary of $1,100 has been endowed by the Universities Service Club in memory of their comrades who fell in the First World War. It is named after Captain O. E. LeRoy, who commanded the overseas contingent from this University and who was killed at Passchendaele in 1917. Preference is given first to veterans, then to the dependents of veterans, and finally to suitable candidates from the student body at large. |
| 7534 | 2025W | Cariboo Bar Association Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A bursary of $1000 has been endowed by the Cariboo Bar Association for a student in any year of Law who has good academic standing and needs financial assistance. Preference is given to a student from the area of the Province served by the Cariboo Bar Association. |
| 7567 | 2025W | Elizabeth and Diana McManus Memorial Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | One or more bursaries totalling $1,750 provided by a bequest from the late William McManus, are awarded to the sons, daughters or legal dependents of members of Branch No. 48, Royal Canadian Legion, or failing suitable candidates, to a student or students in any year and faculty. The recipients must have good academic standing and be in need of financial assistance. |
| 7570 | 2025W | Elwood Peskett Memorial Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | As a memorial to Elwood Peskett, a student in the final year of Mechanical Engineering at this University who tragically lost his life on Christmas Day, 1968, a bursary of $300 has been endowed by his friends. It serves to pay tribute to his fine sportsmanship and athletic prowess, his outstanding academic record, and his exceptional qualities of character. It is awarded to a student whose home is in School District No. 15 (Penticton, Kaleden, Naramata), who has satisfactory academic standing, participates actively in athletics, and needs financial assistance. |
| 7575 | 2025W | Florence E Heighway Summer Research Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $60,000 have been endowed by a bequest from the late Florence E. Heighway to provide research awards for students taking medical training at this University. The funds are used to support medical students engaged in summer and winter projects and are awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 7577 | 2025W | Flying Officer Reverend George Robert Pringle Memorial Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $2,600 have been endowed by friends and associates, in memory of the late Flying Officer Reverend George Robert Pringle, a much beloved graduate of outstanding Christian character and athletic ability who was killed on January 24th, 1943, while on active service overseas. It is awarded to a student who has completed two years at this University and has registered at the University for further study. The student must show evidence of academic ability, sterling, unselfish character, and active participation and leadership in University sport. |
| 7595 | 2025W | Graduating Class of 1970 Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $950 bursary, made available through an endowment established by the Graduating Class of 1970, is awarded to a student or students in any year and faculty. Special consideration will be given to those with physical disabilities. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 7604 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation of BC William G Rowe Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,000 scholarship is available to a full time student completing third year Commerce in the Accounting option and proceeding to the fourth year. The award is made on the basis of scholastic standing and awarded to a student who intends to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 7607 | 2025W | BURSARY for Pre-service French Teachers | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Bursaries of $800 per Winter Session term and or Summer Session, up to a maximum of $1600 per academic year, are offered annually to Bachelor of Education students enrolled in a teacher education program in the Faculty of Education. At least 55% of a student’s courses must be taught in French during the term/session for which the bursary is awarded. These bursaries are to provide financial assistance to these students, and are to be paid towards a student’s tuition costs. Recommendations are made by the Faculty of Education. |
| 7617 | 2025W | John Owen Memorial Athletic Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | As a memorial to John Owen, in recognition of his many years of dedicated service as trainer to the thousands of UBC athletes with whom he had been associated, these awards have been established by the John Owen Memorial Bursary Fund Committee. Three awards of $2,000 are made to students with good scholastic standing who have demonstrated outstanding service in the Student Athletic Training program, or to students participating in the extramural athletic program whose academic ability, sterling, unselfish character and athletic proficiency in the opinion of the selectors merits the award. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Director of Athletics and Sport Services in consultation with the Director of Awards and Financial Aid. The recipient must have attended UBC for at least one winter session prior to holding the award. |
| 7628 | 2025W | Khaki University and YMCA Memorial Fund Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $2050 have been endowed by the administrators of the Khaki University of Canada. The bursaries are offered to undergraduates, with preference is given to the sons, daughters and grandchildren of veterans of World War I. |
| 7664 | 2025W | Poultry Industries Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Established by the Trustees of the Poultry Blood Testing Fund, this award provides a scholarship of $400. It is awarded, on the recommendation of the Chairman of the Division of Poultry Science, to a student, graduate or undergraduate, who has a good academic record, shows promise in the field of poultry science, and needs financial assistance. |
| 7670 | 2025W | RCAF Veterans Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $1400 a gift from the Wartime Convalescent Home, War Charity Funds, Incorporated, Vancouver Division, are available for RCAF Veterans of the War 1939-45 and for their descendents. Awards are made on the basis of scholastic standing and financial need. |
| 7671 | 2025W | Rehabilitation Sciences Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | V | Four awards of $600 each have been endowed by the staff, students, and graduates of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. The awards are given to two second year Master of Occupational Therapy students and two to second year Master of Physical Therapy students on the basis of good academic standing and overall personal qualities. Selection is made on the recommendation of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine. |
| 7671 | 2025W | Rehabilitation Sciences Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | Four awards of $600 each have been endowed by the staff, students, and graduates of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. The awards are given to two second year Master of Occupational Therapy students and two to second year Master of Physical Therapy students on the basis of good academic standing and overall personal qualities. Selection is made on the recommendation of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine. |
| 7680 | 2025W | IODE Ruskin Chapter Alfred Newton Wolverton Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | A scholarship of $1,550 endowed by the Ruskin Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire through a bequest from Alfred Newton Wolverton, is offered to worthy and deserving undergraduates in Mining Engineering. Preference is given first, to students entering the third year, and second, to those proceeding from third to the final year. Scholarships are made on the basis of scholastic ability, promise in the field of mining, and financial need. |
| 7688 | 2025W | BC Family Doctors Bursary in Family Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Two bursaries of $3,025 each have been made available through an endowment established by BC Family Doctors. The bursaries provide assistance to fourth year students with demonstrated financial need who have been matched through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CARMS) to a family medicine residency program in British Columbia. The bursaries are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 7690 | 2025W | Sperry Phillips Memorial Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $1,000 bursary, endowed by the Sigma Tau Upsilon fraternity and by friends and associates of the late Sperry S. Phillips (B.S.A., UBC, 1923), who prior to his untimely death by accident in 1945, contributed much to the development of Junior Farmer Activities in British Columbia, is awarded to a student entering the Faculty of Land and Food Systems for the first time. Consideration is given to academic ability, 4-H Club membership, and financial need. The application submitted should contain full information regarding participation in 4-H Club activities and school and community affairs. Although desirable, participation in 4-H Club activities is not required. |
| 7696 | 2025W | Suzanne H Mullin Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | Bursaries totalling $19,500 have been made available through an endowment established with a bequest from the late Suzanne H. Mullin for students in the field of Public Health (School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine). The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health. |
| 7699 | 2025W | Thomas Holmes Johnson Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Through a bequest from the late Thomas Holmes Johnson, the following bursaries have been provided: 1) A bursary of $4,600 is awarded to a son or daughter of a member in good standing of Tyee Lodge No. 66, AFAM. Applicants must have attended high school in Prince Rupert, B.C. and must submit letters of recommendation from the Tyee Lodge and from the principal of the high school attended. If in any year no candidate qualifies, the number of awards described in the next section will be increased to three. 2) Two bursaries of $4,600 each are awarded to students beginning or continuing studies at the University of B.C., who attended high school in Prince Rupert, B.C. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation from the principal of the high school attended and from three residents of Prince Rupert who hold Canadian university degrees. Preference is given to students whose parents have resided in Prince Rupert for five or more years. |
| 7700 | 2025W | Tobias Tellefsen Bursary in Philosophy | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $700 bursary has been endowed to honour the memory of Tobias Tellefsen by the Unity Odd Fellows Lodge No. 4, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It serves to mark his 52 years as Secretary of the Lodge and to indicate the high regard of his fellow members for his fine personal qualities and deep devotion to his duties. The bursary is awarded to a student who has completed at least one year at the University, who has good academic standing and needs financial assistance, and who is specializing in philosophy. Other factors being equal, preference is given to the son or daughter of a member of an Odd Fellows Lodge in British Columbia. |
| 7715 | 2025W | Victoria Home Economics and Dietetic Association Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A $500 bursary, the gift of the Victoria Home Economics and Dietetic Association, is awarded to a student whose home is in Victoria or on Vancouver Island and who is entering the second, third, or fourth year of the Bachelor of Science Program in Food, Nutrition and Health. |
| 7717 | 2025W | Walter D Frith Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $23,450 have been endowed through a bequest by Bessie Churchill Frith for deserving students in any year or faculty. |
| 7719 | 2025W | War Memorial Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $350 bursary has been endowed by graduates and friends of the University through donations from G. E. Baynes, Esq., P. R. Brissenden, Esq., Q.C., Hotel Grosvenor, Alfred W. McLeod Limited, and Seeley & Company Limited. It is awarded to a worthy and financially deserving undergraduate in any year and faculty. Preference is given first to veterans or members of the Merchant Navy, who served in World War II, then to sons and daughters of those who served, and finally to students generally. |
| 7724 | 2025W | White Spot Limited Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Two $500 bursaries are offered by White Spot Limited, sponsored through supplier partnerships, for their employees and sons and daughters of their employees who have served with White Spot for at least one year by the application deadline. The bursaries are open to students in a full program of studies at the University of B.C., the University of Victoria, Vancouver Island University, Simon Fraser University or the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Candidates must have achieved an average of at least 65% in their previous year of study. The awards are made in consultation with the company. |
| 7728 | 2025W | W Jack H Dicks Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | A scholarship of $1,200 is awarded to a student who has completed at least one year of work in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, who is proceeding to a higher year in the Faculty, and who has given evidence of possessing those qualities necessary for community leadership. |
| 7731 | 2025W | Yates Memorial Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $2,350 have been endowed through a bequest from Nora Yates as a memorial to her son, Frederick H. L. Yates. The awards, known as Yates Memorial Awards, are made to promising and deserving students, beginning or continuing studies at this University, who have financial need or high academic standing. First preference is given to veterans of World War Il, then to sons, daughters and grandchildren of those who so served, and finally to the student body at large. |
| 7738 | 2025W | Heather Lawson Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | As a memorial to Heather Lawson, a third-year student in the School of Physical Education and Recreation tragically killed in a skiing accident in March 1972, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Lawson of Victoria, have endowed a scholarship of $1050 It is awarded to a student, preferably a woman, enrolled in the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program, with a specialization in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program who is proceeding to the fourth year of the program. The basis of the award is sound academic standing and all round qualities of leadership. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 7756 | 2025W | Leslie Anne Whitcutt Memorial Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $1,400 bursary has been made available through an endowment established as a memorial to Leslie Anne Whitcutt (B.A., UBC, 1973) by her parents to provide financial assistance for students with a visual impairment who require special equipment related to their studies. Awards are adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 7784 | 2025W | Katharine Ann Young Memorial Bursary | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $850 bursary is awarded to a student entering UBC from Grade XII. The award is intended to assist a promising student residing outside of the metropolitan areas of Vancouver or Victoria, who without such assistance would be unable to attend university. |
| 7785 | 2025W | E A Alm Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A bursary of $400 gift of the Swedish Canadian Club, is awarded to a student beginning or continuing studies at the University of British Columbia. To be eligible for the award, applicants must: (a) be of Swedish descent, either through the father or the mother; and (b) have been resident in British Columbia for at least twelve months prior to the commencement of the academic term. The award is made to a student demonstrating financial need, combined with a sound academic record. |
| 7787 | 2025W | Carroll Howe Corkum Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | This fund, the gift of Carroll Howe Corkum, provides bursaries of $1,900 for students in the Faculty of Education. The awards are based on financial need, but will also consider the academic and personal qualities of the applicants. In order of preference, the awards are made to male graduates of King George High School, Vancouver, female graduates of the same school, and members of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. If in any year, no applicant is suitably qualified, the awards may be made to students proceeding to a degree in another field or withheld to provide larger awards in the next session. |
| 7804 | 2025W | Mary and James Fyfe-Smith Memorial Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Three bursaries of $1,300 each have made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Florence Fyfe-Smith for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada entering or in attendance respectively; as to the first, in the School of Social Work or Nursing, as to the second in the Faculty of Education and as to the third, in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. In the event that there is no student eligible for any of the three bursaries in any year, the income accruing for the bursary is to be accumulated until there is a student eligible or an additional bursary may be awarded to a student in the other school in which the first bursary was not awarded. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 7816 | 2025W | Fraser Valley Regional Library Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A scholarship of $2,500, gift of the Fraser Valley Regional Library, is offered to a student entering or attending the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies and who is a resident within the Fraser Valley Regional Library’s service area. The award is made to a student with sound academic standing who shows professional promise. The financial circumstances of a candidate may be a consideration. In offering this scholarship, the Board of Management of the Fraser Valley Regional Library pays tribute to Dr. Helen Gordon Stewart for her manifold leadership in the development of British Columbia libraries and particularly for her pioneering efforts in the establishment of regional library service in the Fraser Valley in the years 1930-1934. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 7830 | 2025W | Wilson Duff Memorial Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling of $1,450 have been made available through an endowment for students in the field of Indigenous history and culture with preference is given to First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada. The award pays tribute to Professor Wilson Duff, who worked extensively with Indigenous peoples as Curator of Anthropology at the Provincial Museum, Victoria, as well as Professor of Anthropology at UBC. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 7849 | 2025W | Sutro Bancroft Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $750 bursary has been endowed by the late Sutro Bancroft to enable students born in Greece or those born in Canada of a parent or parents born in Greece to attend UBC. |
| 7861 | 2025W | Robert C Gibson Memorial Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totaling $1,450 have been made available through an endowment established in memory of Robert C. Gibson. The awards are made to assist students with disabilities from rural areas and preference is given to students with a visual impairment or physical disability. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 7864 | 2025W | Isabel G McMillan Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $1,150 have been made available through an endowment established by Isabel G. McMillan, a member of the first graduating class at the University of British Columbia, are offered to one or more students with visual impairments. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 7867 | 2025W | Douglas T Kenny Bursary for Disabled Students | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $1,450 are awarded to provide financial aid to students with a disability. The funds have been made available through an endowment established by the Honourable Thomas A. Dohm. Q.C., LL.D., and are intended especially for those students with a physical disability who need wheelchairs or other artificial aids to carry out their studies at the University. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 7868 | 2025W | Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, British Columbia Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $1,050 have been made available through an endowment established by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, British Columbia (Women Educators Society International), for visually impaired students in any program or year of study and preference will be given to students from British Columbia. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services, in consultation with the Centre for Accessibility. |
| 7873 | 2025W | Louise Elliott McLuckie Bursary | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $20,500 have been endowed by the late Mrs. Marjorie Louise McLuckie, B.A. ’24. The awards are used to provide assistance for worthy and deserving students entering the University of British Columbia from Grade 12. Recommendations from high school principals will be given favourable consideration. |
| 7875 | 2025W | University Women’s Club of Vancouver Bursary for Students with Disabilities | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | One or more bursaries totaling $2,000 are offered by The University Women’s Club of Vancouver to students with disabilities. Preference is given to students with visual impairment. In addition to financial need, the academic standing of the candidate will be considered. Adjudication is made by Enrolment Services. |
| 7883 | 2025W | Grahame Budge Memorial Rugby Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | An award of $1,000 has been endowed by the many Rugby friends and business associates of the late Grahame Budge. This award is offered to a full-time registered student who is a member of the Varsity Rugby team. The award will be made on or about February 1 of each year, on the basis of academic ability, qualities of character, and demonstrated proficiency in rugby. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of Athletics and Sport Services and the head Rugby Coach. The recipient must have attended UBC for at least one winter session prior to holding the award. |
| 7893 | 2025W | Jessie Manning Bursary for Indigenous Students | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | A $1,000 bursary has been made available through an endowment established by Mrs. V. Z. Manning for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada. Preference will be given to non-status Indigenous students in the Indigenous Teacher Education program . The bursaries are made on the recommendation of the Indigenous Teacher Education program. |
| 7906 | 2025W | Emily Bilinsky Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | One or more bursaries totalling $2550 have been made available by the late Emily Bilinsky. The awards are made to students who are of Ukrainian descent, belong to the Catholic Church and are in the third or fourth year of study. |
| 7910 | 2025W | Kimmy Y C Tong Memorial Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | As a memorial to Kimmy Y. C. Tong, who was a third-year student in Music at the time of her death in 1980, a bursary of $450 has been endowed for an undergraduate Music student majoring in General Studies, normally with concentration in piano. This bursary is awarded on the recommendation of the School of Music. |
| 7917 | 2025W | University of BC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Physical Therapy | V | Bursaries totalling $8,700 have been made available through an endowment established by the School of Rehabilitation Medicine Undergraduate Society for first and second-year Master of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy students and are based on financial need, participation in school and community activities, and academic standing. The recommendation is made by a joint faculty-alumni-student committee in consultation with Enrolment Services from the applications received. |
| 7917 | 2025W | University of BC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | V | Bursaries totalling $8,700 have been made available through an endowment established by the School of Rehabilitation Medicine Undergraduate Society for first and second-year Master of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy students and are based on financial need, participation in school and community activities, and academic standing. The recommendation is made by a joint faculty-alumni-student committee in consultation with Enrolment Services from the applications received. |
| 7924 | 2025W | Cannon Memorial Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Bursaries totalling $1,100 have been made available through an endowment established by family and friends, in memory of Dr. G. Harry Cannon, for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada who have completed at least one undergraduate year and are enrolled in the Faculty of Education. Ordinarily, the awards will not be valued at less than $250 each. Dr. G. Harry Cannon was a member of the Faculty of Education who devoted much of his life to development education and latterly, the education of Indigenous peoples. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 7935 | 2025W | Imlah Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $4,100 have been endowed by Mr. Albert H. Imlah (Arts 22) in memory of his parents, John Mackie Imlah and Mary Richardson Imlah, long-time residents of New Westminster. The bursaries are awarded to students who graduated from a secondary school in School District 40 (New Westminster). |
| 7944 | 2025W | Thunderbird Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | One or more bursaries totalling $1,500 have been endowed from contributions from Labatt’s Breweries of B.C., Shenley Canada Incorporated, and Nestle (Canada) Limited made in recognition of the outstanding performance of individual members of the UBC Thunderbird Football Team. Preference is given to members of varsity teams who demonstrate financial need. Recipients of the awards are selected in consultation with the Athletic Department. |
| 7947 | 2025W | Ian T Cameron Memorial Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $1,100 bursary, in memory of Ian T. Cameron, is made available each year to a needy student in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference is given to students who have been active in the Junior Forest Warden program, Boy Scouts or Girl Guides. |
| 7957 | 2025W | Cy and Emerald Keyes Bursary in Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Bursaries to a total of $2,500 have been made available by the late Cy and Emerald Keyes for students in Mining Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mining Engineering. The bursaries are available only to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. |
| 7959 | 2025W | Cy and Emerald KEYES Bursary in Materials Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Materials Engineering | V | Bursaries to a total of $1,950 have been made available by the late Cy and Emerald Keyes for students in Materials Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Materials Engineering to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. |
| 7980 | 2025W | Marion Copp Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A bursary of $400 has been made available through an endowment established by family and friends in memory of Marion Copp who for many years resided in northern B.C. and the Yukon. The award is made to students from rural areas and preference is given to students with a visual impairment or a physical disability. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 7981 | 2025W | University of BC Commerce Alumni Division Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Three bursaries of $600 each have been endowed by the Commerce Alumni Division for students entering the second, third and final year of the B.Comm. program. The awards are based on a combination of financial need and contributions to the University and/or community. Candidates will normally be expected to have at least a second- class average in the previous academic year. Students wishing to be considered for the award should contact the Director of Undergraduate Programs, Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. Applications are by letter which should indicate the candidates’ financial circumstances and activities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty in consultation with Enrolment Services and the Commerce Alumni Division. |
| 7989 | 2025W | CREDIT Union Foundation Bursary for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $1,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Credit Union Pioneers Memorial Fund of the Credit Union Foundation of British Columbia for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada entering their first year of the J.D. program. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 8015 | 2025W | Fitzpatrick Walters Scholarship in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A scholarship of $2,400 has been endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walters. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music to a talented and promising student in the school majoring in elementary or secondary music education. |
| 8027 | 2025W | Lee Paikin Memorial Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $850 bursary has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Professor Lee S. Paikin. The award is made to a student demonstrating financial need, and an interest in the field of civil liberties. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 8028 | 2025W | Burrard Charitable Foundation Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $1,750 bursary is offered annually by the Burrard Charitable Foundation, through funds administered by the Vancouver foundation, for students with disabilities. Preference will be given to students with visual impairment. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 8032 | 2025W | Dr Roderick McKenzie Bursary in Classics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies | V | Dr. Roderick McKenzie has endowed bursaries totalling $5,250 to assist needy undergraduate students enrolled in third or fourth year courses in Latin, Greek or Classical Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 8036 | 2025W | George and Phyllis London Bursary | Affiliation Bursaries (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Bursaries totalling $1,650 have been endowed in honour of George and Phyllis London, lifetime residents and dairy farmers in the Delta, B.C. area. The award is offered to students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, pursuing a course leading to a career in the dairy industry. Preference is given to individuals ordinarily resident prior to post-secondary education, in the Delta or Fraser Valley area. |
| 8044 | 2025W | PEO Sisterhood Chapter B Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $6,500 have been made available through an endowment established by the PEO Sisterhood Chapter B in memory of Helen Mitchell and by the Estate of Hazel Lena Wilson in memory of John Mortimer Patrick, to assist students with a visual impairment. The bursary is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 8045 | 2025W | Steven Volrich Memorial Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $5,150 bursary has been made available through an endowment established by the members of the Law Class of 1984 in memory of their classmate, Steven Volrich. His classmates wish to honour the courage and undaunted spirit displayed by Steven in his battle with cancer. The bursary is awarded to a law student who requires financial assistance with preference given to a law student with a medical or physical disability. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 8047 | 2025W | Laidlaw Foundation Bursary for Indigenous Law Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Bursaries totalling $1,600 have been made available through an endowment established by the Laidlaw Foundation for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada who are beginning or continuing their studies in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Consideration is given to academic promise and involvement in Indigenous affairs, as well as financial need. The bursaries are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 8049 | 2025W | Simon Muldoe Memorial Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $1,000 bursary has been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and colleagues, in memory of Simon Muldoe, for a First Nations, Inuit or Mtis student of Canada in the School of Social Work . If no suitable candidate is identified in that program, the bursary will be given to a First Nations, Inuit or Mtis student in any other UBC program. The bursary is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 8050 | 2025W | Alex Drdul Memorial Bursary | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $4,700 have been endowed in memory of Alex Drdul by his family. The awards are offered to students entering the university directly from Secondary School. |
| 8053 | 2025W | Gordon and Euna Lumb Award in Voice and Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $500 award has been endowed in memory of Gordon and Euna Lumb by friends and colleagues, and enhanced by their son, Donald Lumb (B.Com.1971), and their daughter, Judith Forst, O.C., O.B.C. (B.Mus. 1965, D.Lit. Hon.1991). The award is made to a student majoring in voice and opera on the recommendation of the Head of the Voice & Opera Division at the School of Music, will take talent and/or financial need into account, and is made to a student who has completed at least one year of study. |
| 8065 | 2025W | Rick Hansen Special Needs Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | In recognition of Rick Hansen’s outstanding accomplishments, one or more bursaries totalling $1,950 are offered for students who have special needs brought about by some physical disability. Funds for these awards were raised at the celebrity concert and auction held at UBC in March, 1987, and matched by the Alma Mater Society. The award requires a special application which is available from Enrolment Services, the Crane Library and the Disability Centre. Applications must be submitted by October 15. The award is made on the nomination of the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 8071 | 2025W | Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation Action Association Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Population and Public Health | V | A $1,400 bursary has been made available through an endowment established by the Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation Action Association, a group of concerned home-owners who had UFFI installed in their homes. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health to a student investigating toxic chemicals and pollutants, with particular emphasis on their effects on human health. Students who have recently completed research or studies in this field should apply in writing by October 1 to the Director of the M.Sc. (Occupational and Environmental Hygiene) in the School of Population and Public Health. A copy of a recent paper on the relevant topics or a description of current studies should be included. |
| 8088 | 2025W | Lorne R Kersey Memorial Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | A $1850 bursary has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Professor Lorne R. Kersey. The award recognizes Professor Kersey’s contributions to the electrical engineering profession in B.C., and to electrical engineering students. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in consultation with Enrolment Services, to a student who is an active member of the IEEE. |
| 8089 | 2025W | Cheryl McKay Bursary for the Visually Impaired | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $1,250 have been made available through an endowment established with a bequest from Cheryl McKay. The awards are made to assist students with a visual impairment. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 8098 | 2025W | Mr and Mrs G E Poole Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Theatre and Film | V | One or more awards totalling $1,550 are made on the recommendation of the Department of Theatre and Film, in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 8099 | 2025W | Ronald Elder Coastal Silviculture Committee Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Coastal Silviculture Committee, in Memory of Ronald Ron Elder (1943-2021) for undergraduate students majoring in Forest Management. Preference will be given to students concentrating in silviculture and who have demonstrated financial need. Ron graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Forest Management in 1966. He worked in BC as a silviculture forester for over fifty years, and was a respected mentor. In the latter part of his career he travelled throughout BC training foresters and silviculture workers on the keys to successful reforestation programs. He was awarded the Tree of Life Award from the Canadian Institute of Forestry in 1990, and was recognized by the Coastal Silviculture Committee as the Coastal Silviculturist of the Year in 2014. Ron was also a director and valued member of the Coastal Silviculture Committee for many years. In 2018, he was awarded the Green Timbers Award by the Forest Nursery Association of BC. The are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 8104 | 2025W | Jeanette Lindsay Memorial Bursary | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | One or more bursaries totalling $1,550 have been endowed through a bequest from Jeanette Lindsay. The awards are available for women entering first year in engineering, forestry or science. |
| 8144 | 2025W | Clarence Ludwig Musclow Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A $4,100 bursary has been endowed by the estate of Clarence Ludwig Musclow. The bursary is offered to a British Columbian First Nations student studying First Nations culture, history, language or any other topic which will help preserve the history and culture of First Nations people. |
| 8187 | 2025W | William Donald Mills Agnew Memorial Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $1,400 have been made available through an endowment established with a bequest from Doris Kinloch Agnew in memory of her husband William Donald Mills Agnew. The award is offered to students who are paraplegic or quadriplegic. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 8213 | 2025W | Leonard R Andrews Memorial Bursary | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Entrance bursaries totalling $60,000 have been endowed through the estate of Gordon Craig Allen in memory of Leonard R. Andrews. The awards are offered to students who have graduated from a British Columbia Secondary School. |
| 8218 | 2025W | Alfred and Joan Scow First Nations Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $3,850 have been endowed by Judge Alfred and Joan Scow and the University of British Columbia for First Nations students in any year and program of study. |
| 8231 | 2025W | Rosa A M Hunter Entrance Bursary | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $11,000 have been endowed through a bequest by Rosa Anna Marie Hunter for students entering the University. |
| 8245 | 2025W | Thomas Berger Bursary in Law | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $1,250 bursary has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in honour of Thomas R. Berger, O.C., Q.C. on the occasion of his 65th birthday. The award is offered to a First Nations student in the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 8254 | 2025W | Dorothy Eunice Stothers Entrance Bursary | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $6,700 have been endowed through a bequest by Dorothy Eunice Stothers and are offered to students entering the University from secondary schools or colleges in the interior of B.C. |
| 8259 | 2025W | Evan Adams Health Sciences Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $1,450 have been endowed from the proceeds of the film premier of Smoke Signals and The University of British Columbia in honour of Evan Adams, lead actor. The award is offered to First Nations students in undergraduate programs in health sciences or human services. |
| 8270 | 2025W | St Mary’s Anglican Church Bursary for Indigenous Students | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Two bursaries of $1,000 each have been made available annually through a gift from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Kerrisdale, for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students in the Faculty of Arts or Science. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 8273 | 2025W | First Nations House of Learning Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $3,300 have been endowed for First Nations students in any program and year of study. |
| 8295 | 2025W | Clinton Abercrombie Memorial Entrance Bursary | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $600 have been endowed in memory of her husband through a bequest by Winnifred A. Abercrombie for students entering the University from secondary school. Recommendations from high school principals will be taken into consideration. |
| 8304 | 2025W | Dollie Son-Hing Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Scholarships totalling $1,900 have been endowed in honour of Dollie Son-Hing at the University of British Columbia for students in the M.D. program participating in an international elective. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 8313 | 2025W | Paul E. Thiele Bursary | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $1,550 have been made available through an endowment established for students with disabilities in recognition of Paul Thiele’s thirty-two years of service to The University of British Columbia. Paul Thiele, along with his late wife Judith, was instrumental in the establishment of the Crane Library and Resource Centre, expanding it from a collection of Braille books to an internationally recognized library and support service for persons requiring print alternatives. As UBC’s student population grew, the Crane Library and Resource Centre integrated into the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) to better support students on campus with disabilities. The DRC is now known as the Centre for Accessibility. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 8317 | 2025W | Gladys C. Crawford First Nations Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $15,650 have been endowed through a bequest by Gladys Caroline Crawford for First Nations students in any year or faculty. Wherever possible, funding is distributed to students enrolled in a wide range of programs at the University. The awards are made by application to Enrolment Services. |
| 8389 | 2025W | Freshwater Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mining Engineering | V | Bursaries totalling $110,000 have been endowed through a bequest from Norman Gavin Morgan Freshwater for undergraduate students in the Department of Mining Engineering. |
| 8405 | 2025W | Gwyn and Aileen Gunn Bursary for First Nations Students | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $27,700 have been endowed through a bequest from Gwyneth M. Gunn for First Nations students in need of financial assistance. |
| 8460 | 2025W | Roy Sworder First Nations Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Bursaries totalling $2,100 have been endowed by Eileen Sworder in memory of her late husband, Roy Sworder, for First Nations students in the Faculty of Forestry. The awards are made available to undergraduate students in any year of study. |
| 8471 | 2025W | Lena Adam Memorial Bursary for Students with Disabilities | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $5,500 have been made available through an endowment established with a bequest from Lena Adam for students who have a physical disability and who demonstrate financial need. The award is adjudicated by the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 8472 | 2025W | Meekison Arts Student Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Arts | V | Two entrance awards of $11,000 have been endowed by James Meekison for an undergraduate student entering the first year of study in the Faculty of Arts. The donor’s contribution was matched in part by the Faculty of Arts. This award supports an academically qualified student with demonstrated leadership skills and an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community, but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. Recipients should be committed to values including respect and tolerance for all persons regardless of their race, religion, gender and political beliefs and be without prejudice to any person different from themselves. It is expected that such values be maintained for the duration of the scholarship award. The award is renewable for an additional three years or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Candidates interested in this application must be nominated by their secondary school. James career has spanned 45 years in investment banking, cable television and private equity. Carolyn practiced as a pharmacist before joining a national pharmaceutical company and later launching her own distribution company. James and Carolyn have supported many philanthropic endeavours and believe that shared values are key to creating and sustaining the best possible community. They strive to uphold these principles in their interactions and trust that the recipients of this award will seek to do the same. The award is made on the recommendation of the Enrolment Services Entrance Award selection committee. |
| 8473 | 2025W | Off-Campus Education Student’s Emergency Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Bursaries totaling $5000 (per fiscal year) have been made available by the Faculty of Education to support M. Ed students in off-campus, cohort-based programs who find themselves in temporary financial need due to unforeseen circumstances. |
| 8483 | 2025W | Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award (Start Up) | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Awards ranging in value from $14,000 to $34,000 each are offered to outstanding international students who would otherwise be financially unable to pursue post secondary education. The value of each award will depend on the applicant’s financial circumstances. The awards are made to students entering the University directly from secondary school or transferring from another post secondary institution to an undergraduate program of study. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs or contribution to community service, to recognized achievement in fields of endeavor such as performing arts, athletics, debating or creative writing, and to achievement on external math or science competitions or examinations such as the International Chemistry and Physics Olympiads. Consideration is restricted to students nominated by the educational institution they are attending. The range for this award will be reviewed and adjusted annually to reflect any changes in international student tuition and cost of living. The awards will be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient stands in the top quartile of his or her program of study and maintains his/her status on a student authorization to study in Canada. Award winners will have their situations reviewed annually regarding both academic progress and financial need to determine the amount of the award in subsequent years for which they are eligible. |
| 8487 | 2025W | Don Wehrung International Student Award (start up) | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Awards totalling $45,000 have been endowed in honour of Dr. Donald A. Wehrung on the occasion of his stepping down as the founding Executive Director of UBC’s International Student Initiative, in which capacity he served from 1996 to 2008. The awards recognize outstanding international students from developing countries who have achieved academic excellence under exigent circumstances and would be unable to pursue post-secondary education without assistance. Candidates for the award are nominated by secondary schools, as well as by international, community-based and non-governmental organizations. The value of each award depends on the candidate’s financial circumstances and the costs of their program. The awards are made to students entering the University directly from secondary school and may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient achieves satisfactory academic standing as determined by his or her Faculty, holds a valid Canadian Study Permit (student visa), and continues to demonstrate financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of a selection committee comprised of faculty and staff from across the University, with input from members of the community. |
| 8516 | 2025W | Don Wehrung International Student Bursary (tuition) | International Student Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursary funding for ISHA students continuing at UBC but do not meet the academic requirement for the ISHA award (4632). Grace period |
| 8572 | 2025W | Chan Yuet Lan Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Enrolment Services | V | A $3,700 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Tin.Yick. Lung in honour of his mother, Chan, Yuet Lan (aka Yuet Lan Lung) for an outstanding undergraduate student in any year or any field of study. As an accomplished author, Chan, Yuet Lan’s book on Chinese classics is catalogued in UBC’s Asian Library. The scholarship is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 8574 | 2025W | Jane Heckman Memorial Scholarship in Choral Singing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | A $2,800 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Dr . Nancy Heckman to honour the memory of her mother, Jane Heckman. Jane studied voice at Julliard School and was the soprano soloist at the First United Methodist Church of Germantown, under the direction of Michael Korn. Jane’s joyful singing inspired in her family a life-long love of choral music.The award is given to an outstanding continuing student in the School of Music who demonstrates exceptional aptitude for and commitment to choral singing in the School’s choral ensembles. Financial need may be considered.The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Music and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 8576 | 2025W | Brian W. Goodacre Memorial Award in Interventional Radiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Radiology | V | An award of $3,200 has been made available through an endowment established by friends, classmates and colleagues in memory of Dr. Brian W. Goodacre to support residents in interventional radiology. Dr. Goodacre graduated from UBC with his MD in 1985, was a Fellowship-trained Interventional Radiologist in Victoria, BC and a Clinical Associate Professor in the UBC Department of Radiology. He was well-respected and had a significant influence on all who knew him both professionally and personally. The award will be given out annually to a PGY 2-5 resident in the Department of Radiology for the best interventional radiology research project presented at the Annual Resident Research Day. It will be awarded to the resident who has the highest score on his or her research presentation based on excellence in scientific design, clear presentation of data, validity of discussion, and clarity of oral presentation, as determined by a panel of three judges. The award is intended to support the cost of travel and accommodation of the candidate winning the Research Day at any scientific meeting. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Radiology. |
| 8604 | 2025W | Student Housing Supplement Grant | Housing Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A grant of up to $2,700 is available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are in the first year of their undergraduate degree. To be eligible, the student must have federal student loans, be a recipient of either the Canada Student Grant for Students from Low-Income Families or the Canada Student Grant for Students from Middle-Income Families, be considered a dependent student, and must have unmet financial need. The grant is designed to provide additional financial support for students from low- and middle-income families for their first-year residence experience. The grant is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 8612 | 2025W | Alexander Won Cumyow and Gordon Won Cumyow Memorial Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually by Pamela Won Cumyow Smith and Brian Smith in honour of Alexander Won Cumyow and Gordon Won Cumyow for domestic J.D. students of Chinese heritage who are in need of financial assistance to complete their education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 8624 | 2025W | International Undergraduate Students Short-Term Bursary Fund | International Student Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | A limited number of bursaries are offered to continuing international undergraduate students who demonstrate significant and unanticipated, but short-term financial need. The value of each bursary will depend on the applicant’s financial circumstances. Financial need assessments and the determination of a student’s eligibility for the short-term bursary are undertaken by Enrolment Services in consultation with the International Student Initiative. |
| 8625 | 2025W | International Undergraduate Students Long-Term Bursary Fund | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | A limited number of bursaries ranging in value up to the full cost of the student’s academic program and living costs are offered to continuing international undergraduate students who demonstrate a significant, unanticipated change in their financial circumstances, rendering them unable to continue their studies at UBC. In order to be eligible for bursary consideration, students must be in good academic standing. Preference in the selection of recipients will be given to students who also demonstrate engagement within the UBC community. The value of each bursary will depend on the applicant’s financial circumstances. The bursary may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient remains an international student on a valid Canadian study permit, shows academic progress as determined by their Faculty, and continues to demonstrate financial need. Bursary recipients will have their situations reviewed annually. Financial need assessments and the determination of a student’s eligibility for the long-term bursary are undertaken by Enrolment Services in consultation with the student’s Faculty and the International Student Initiative. |
| 8627 | 2025W | Dr. Sandra Hartley Award in Kinesiology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Kinesiology | V | A $1,000 award is offered annually by Dr. Sandy Hartley (B.P.E. 1971, M.P.E. 1977, Ed.D. 1993) for a Bachelor of Kinesiology student who has achieved good academic standing while managing increased responsibilities as a parent, caregiver, sport leader, manager and/or coach, with preference given to students who are (1) parents or (2) caregivers. Dr. Hartley is a Professor Emeritus in healthy, active aging at the University of Alberta, where she taught from 1971 to 2006. She is an accomplished gymnast who competed at the Olympic and World levels. Dr. Hartley is in the UBC Sports Hall of Fame and was the first recipient of the Marilyn Pomfret Trophy, as Woman Athlete of the Year in 1971. Her passion for education and advancing sport compelled her to complete twelve years of advanced education at UBC while raising a family. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology. |
| 8633 | 2025W | SAUDER School of Business Aboriginal Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A bursary valued at up to $5,000 is offered annually by the Sauder School of Business to a continuing undergraduate student who was previously awarded the Sauder School of Business Aboriginal Scholarship and demonstrates financial need but who no longer meets the Senate’s academic criteria for retaining an award. The bursary recipient will have their situation reviewed annually by their Faculty as well as Enrollment Services regarding both academic progress and financial need. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business. |
| 8646 | 2025W | Dabrowski & Shepherd Award in Environmental Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $9,700 have been made available through an endowment established by Barbara Dabrowski (B.A.Sc. 1978, M.A.Sc. 1981) and Robert Shepherd (B.A.Sc. 1969, M.Eng. 1979) to support graduate students studying Environmental Engineering. Students will be selected based on their progression in their program and also their research productivity. Financial need may be considered. Barbara and Robert met at UBC and both dedicated their careers to Environmental Engineering. These awards are adjudicated by the Department of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 8658 | 2025W | Student Housing Assistance Grant | Housing Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | The UBC Vancouver Student Housing Assistance Grant assists students beginning their first year of study at UBC Vancouver, whether they are coming from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. The purpose of this program is to financially support academically qualified students who show a keen interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community, but who would not be able to attend without significant financial assistance. The program will offer grants to help cover the cost of the student’s first year student housing and/or meal plans offered through SHHS. |
| 8667 | 2025W | Master of Health Administration Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards are offered annually by the School of Population and Public Health to graduate students in the Master of Health Administration program. Preference for students who demonstrate financial need. Funding is determined annually based on enrolment in the program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Population and Public Health. |
| 8682 | 2025W | Dr. Wilbert G. Bos Bursary in Physics | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $4,150 have been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. Wilbert G. Bos, and matched by The University of British Columbia, for undergraduate students in the Department of Physics who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students who have overcome adversity. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with Access and Diversity. |
| 8683 | 2025W | Nini M. Harris-Lowe Bursary for Chronic Conditions and Disability | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $2,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Mr. Rick Lowe (B.Sc.1982) and matched by the University of British Columbia, in memory of his spouse, Mrs. Nina M. Nini Harris-Lowe, for students entering or pursuing any eligible degree program who cope with chronic pain, chronic conditions or illness, disabilities or any other impairment that impacts their university studies. Recommendations are made by Enrolment Services in consultation with Access & Diversity. |
| 8691 | 2025W | Douglas C. Pryke Memorial Bursary | Indigenous Students Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $2,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Valerie Pryke, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, to First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada enrolled in any undergraduate program. Douglas C. Pryke graduated from UBC Chemical Engineering in 1973, embarking on a 40-year career in the pulp and paper industry. His expertise in the pulp bleaching process was known worldwide, supported by many published articles and with a focus on environmental concerns. He was the founding executive director of the Alliance for Environmental Technology and a fellow for the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI). Doug was known for his laughter and impeccable integrity, as well as his great love of music, golf and white-water canoeing. The bursary is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 8714 | 2025W | Rose Hinselwood McCaffrey Indigenous Education Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Indigenous Teacher Education Program | V | Bursaries totalling $42,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Colin McCaffrey (M.Ed. 1963) in memory of his mother, Rose Hinselwood McCaffrey, for students enrolled in the NITEP Indigenous Education program in the Faculty of Education. Born in Liverpool, England, Rose McCaffrey loved school but was forced to leave at age 12 to work in Crawfords Biscuit Factory. During World War I, Rose produced shells for the British Army and enlisted in the Royal Women’s Army Corp. Rose believed in the importance of education and encouraged her children to pursue higher education, which was never available to her. Dr. Colin McCaffrey credits his mother as a driving factor in attaining his Ph.D. in Education. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 8766 | 2025W | UBC Quarantine Bursary | Housing Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | One-time bursary for qualified students with financial need, to assist with costs associated with quarantine period upon returning from abroad to resume studies at UBC. |
| 8806 | 2025W | Thunderbird International Varsity Bursary | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | The Thunderbird International Varsity Bursary may be offered to undergraduate student athletes at the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus who fail to meet the renewal criteria for the Renewable Thunderbird International Varsity Award but who have experienced circumstances that affected their performance in the previous Winter Session. The Bursary is a one-time award of up to the full cost of tuition and fees offered by the Athletics Department and ISI to these students to support the student while they work to regain their award eligibility. The award is made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services in consultation with a committee comprising the head coach of the relevant sport(s), a member of the Athlete Services team, and the Director of International Recruitment, Scholarships and Awards. |
| 20120 | 2025W | Pushor Mitchell LLP Gold Medal Leadership Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $10,000 prize is offered by Pushor Mitchell LLP to a graduating student in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science or Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. In addition to academic achievement in the student’s final 48 credits, candidates for the award must demonstrate leadership in one or more of the following areas: community service or volunteerism, cross-cultural relations, promotion of diversity, intellectual pursuits, and artistic or athletic endeavours. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 20122 | 2025W | Margarita Dale Memorial ‘Head of Class’ Nursing Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,000 award has been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Margarita Dale to a graduating student with the highest grade-point average for each of years three and four in the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Margarita Dale was a Kelowna resident and a supporter of community health. The award is adjudicated by the School of Nursing. |
| 21101 | 2025W | Murray Johnson Memorial Award in Visual Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,050 award has been endowed by Joan Johnson and the instructors of the Okanagan University College Fine Arts Department in memory of Murray Johnson, an inspired and dedicated teacher and valued colleague during his twenty-three years with the OUC Fine Arts Department. The award is made on the recommendation of the Visual Arts Program to a student entering the third year of that Program at The University of British Columbia Okanagan who has demonstrated exceptional artistic growth and dedication to studies. |
| 21102 | 2025W | Okanagan Visual Arts Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $300 scholarship has been endowed for undergraduate students entering second, third or fourth year of the Visual Arts Program at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. The award is made on the recommendation of the Visual Arts Program. |
| 21107 | 2025W | Sun-Rype Founders’ Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Three scholarships of $2,550 each have been endowed by Sun-Rype Products Ltd. for students from the Okanagan region who are entering their first year in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or the Faculty of Management at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 21109 | 2025W | Asper Graduating Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,450 prize has been endowed by the Asper Family Foundation for a student demonstrating outstanding academic and artistic achievement graduating from the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. Candidates should have completed course work and project work in video production at the Asper Centre for Artists’ Video at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus. The award is made on the recommendation of the Visual Arts Department. |
| 21110 | 2025W | Asper Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Two scholarships of $1,600 each have been endowed by the Asper Family Foundation for students demonstrating outstanding academic and artistic achievement who are registered for full-time studies in the second or third year of the Visual Arts Program. Candidates should be participating in course work and project work in video production at the Asper Centre for Artists’ Video in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Creative Studies. |
| 21111 | 2025W | Kelly Curtis Memorial Scholarship in English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Scholarships totalling $1,150 are offered by the Curtis family and the Okanagan University College English Department in memory of Kelly Curtis to recognize her contribution to Okanagan University College, both as a student and as a faculty member. The scholarships are offered to students majoring or honouring in English entering third or fourth year in the Bachelor of Arts Program at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. The scholarships are awarded on the recommendation of the Critical Studies Department in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. |
| 21112 | 2025W | Peter and Claire Harnetty Prize in History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,250 prize has been endowed by Peter and Claire Harnetty for a student in second, third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Arts Program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. The prize is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to recognize an outstanding essay in a History course. Dr. Peter Harnetty is a Professor Emeritus of Asian Studies at The University of British Columbia. |
| 21114 | 2025W | Margaret Evangeline Mahon Scholarship in Psychology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Scholarships totalling $3,000 are offered in memory of Margaret Evangeline Mahon to students entering fourth year majoring in Psychology in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21115 | 2025W | Wells Gray Tours Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by Wells Gray Tours Ltd. to a student in the Geography Major Program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21117 | 2025W | Norma and Jack Aitken Prize in Visual Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,950 prize has been endowed by the family and friends of Norma and Jack Aitken to honour their memory and to recognize Norma Aitken’s lifelong contributions to the visual arts. The prize is awarded to a student in the Visual Arts Program in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at The University of British Columbia Okanagan who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the Program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21119 | 2025W | Dr. Shelley Martin Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,800 scholarship has been endowed by family and friends in memory of Dr. Shelley Martin to recognize her contribution to and passion for education. The award is for students enrolled in the English Honours Program in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21120 | 2025W | Craig Hall Memorial Visual Arts Scholarship in Printmaking | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,000 scholarship is offered by Briar Craig in memory of James and Phyllis Craig (nee Hall) to a student entering third or fourth year who is specializing in printmaking in the Visual Arts Program in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. James and Phyllis steadfastly supported the study of visual arts, and printmaking in particular. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21122 | 2025W | Doug Biden Memorial Scholarship in Visual Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,445 scholarship is offered by Ingrid Abbott Biden, friends and colleagues in memory of Fine Arts Professor, Doug Biden, to a student in the Visual Arts Program in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21123 | 2025W | Faculty of Creative & Critical Studies Art History & Visual Culture Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies to an outstanding returning undergraduate student with second-year standing or higher who is majoring in Art History and Visual Culture. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21124 | 2025W | Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Creative Writing Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies to an outstanding returning undergraduate student with second-year standing or higher who is majoring in Creative Writing. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21125 | 2025W | Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Cultural Studies Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies to an outstanding returning undergraduate student with second-year standing or higher who is majoring in Cultural Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21126 | 2025W | Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies English Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies to an outstanding returning undergraduate student with second-year standing or higher who is majoring in English or pursuing an English Honours degree. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21127 | 2025W | Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies French Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies to an outstanding returning undergraduate student with second-year standing or higher who is majoring in French. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21128 | 2025W | Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Spanish Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies to an outstanding returning undergraduate student with second-year standing or higher who is majoring in Spanish. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21129 | 2025W | Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Visual Arts Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies to an outstanding returning undergraduate student with second-year standing or higher who is majoring in Visual Arts. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21130 | 2025W | Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Languages Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies to an outstanding returning undergraduate student with second-year standing or higher who is majoring in Languages. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21131 | 2025W | Petraroia Langford LLP Award in Legal Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,500 award is offered by Petraroia Langford LLP to a student graduating from the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to a student who shows great promise in the field of law. |
| 21133 | 2025W | Elinor Yandel Memorial Award in Fine Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,950 award has been endowed by the family and friends of Elinor Yandel for a student entering third or fourth year in Visual Arts in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty to a student demonstrating great artistic achievement. Through her varied travels, Elinor cultivated a keen interest in the arts and completed a Diploma in Fine Arts at Okanagan College in 1980 after raising her six children; she shared her passion for art with all those around her. |
| 21137 | 2025W | Maury and Linda Williams Travel Award in History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Travel awards totalling $4,100 are offered by Maury and Linda Williams to History majors and History honours students in the History program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus, to offset travel costs associated with presenting papers at academic conferences. Awards are also offered to History graduate students who have a topic that is clearly related to the discipline of History. To be considered, candidates must have had a paper accepted at an academic conference and they must submit a one page report on the conference to their supervising professor within two weeks of returning to campus. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21138 | 2025W | Faculty of Creative & Critical Studies Media Studies Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,000 scholarship is offered by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies to an outstanding returning undergraduate student with second-year standing or higher in the Bachelor of Media Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21142 | 2025W | Matthew Yip Memorial Award for Outstanding Field Training in Social Work | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,100 award has been endowed by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Matthew Yip, BASc ’15. The award is offered to an outstanding graduate student in the Masters of Social Work program in the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus and is based upon a combination of academic achievement and excellence in a field placement which focuses on mental-health issues. Preference is given to students whose studies focus on depression, anxiety, and suicide. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work. |
| 21143 | 2025W | Jessie Ravnsborg Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $3,500 award has been made available through an endowment established by Heather Lucier, family and friends, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, for an undergraduate student pursuing a major, combined major, and or honours degree in English at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus who has demonstrated assessed financial need and classroom leadership. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21144 | 2025W | Audain Travel Award UBC Okanagan | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $7,500 travel award has been made available annually through a gift from the Audain Foundation for Bachelor of Fine Arts or Master of Fine Arts students on the Okanagan campus specializing in Visual Art who are undertaking travel to broaden their knowledge of historical and contemporary art. The Audain Foundation was established in 1997 to champion the visual arts in British Columbia through support for exhibitions, galleries, awards, and capital projects at arts galleries and universities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Creative Studies. |
| 21145 | 2025W | The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences International Student Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. International students selected for these awards must have completed 30 credits towards their bachelor degree or be entering the second year of their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement and engagement in their faculty, as well as the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. |
| 21146 | 2025W | The Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies International Student Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international undergraduate students in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. International students selected for these awards must have completed 30 credits towards their bachelor degree or be entering the second year of their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement and engagement in their faculty, as well as the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. |
| 21147 | 2025W | Walley Lightbody Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totaling $3,600 have been made available through an endowment established by alumnus Walley Lightbody for a student graduating with any degree from the Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus who have demonstrated their intention to pursue a career as a lawyer. The award is created in recognition of Walley Lightbody, KC, B.A. 1956, LL.B 1959, and his decades-long career in law and many contributions to the profession. The award is made on the recommendation of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. |
| 21149 | 2025W | Pushor Mitchell LLP Award in Indigenous Language Fluency | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $7,500 have been made available annually through a gift from Pushor Mitchell LLP, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, to third- or fourth-year undergraduate students enrolled in an Indigenous Language Fluency degree program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference is given to students with financial need. Pushor Mitchell LLP’s gift is a commemoration of their 50th anniversary as a law firm and their longstanding relationship with UBC Okanagan. The award is established to enhance the capacity of the university’s Indigenous Language Fluency program. The awards will be adjudicated by Enrolment Services in consultation with Indigenous Programs and Services. |
| 21407 | 2025W | Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Entrance Scholarship | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Two entrance scholarships of $2,500 each have been made available annually through a gift from Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and friends for first-year undergraduate students at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to direct-entry high school students with described financial need graduating from Summerland Secondary School, Princess Margaret School, Penticton Secondary School, or Penticton Christian Community School. The scholarships will be adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 21410 | 2025W | James R. Conway Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Scholarships totaling $13,800 have been endowed through a bequest by James R. Conway for students beginning or continuing studies at The University of British Columbia Okanagan who completed secondary school in communities in British Columbia or Alberta located outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the Capital Region District, the Edmonton District and the Calgary District. |
| 21411 | 2025W | Robert B. Harris Award in Management | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $10,800 award is offered by Robert B. Harris to a student entering fourth year in the Faculty of Management at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award will be given to a student who shows great promise as a future business leader through demonstrated academic strength, an exceptional work ethic, and classroom leadership. Preference will be given to the student who has also shown significant involvement in campus activities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 21412 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan International Community Achievement Award | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards of up to $10,000 each are offered by the International Student Initiative (ISI) to continuing international students at The University of British Columbia Okanagan who have demonstrated leadership in one or more of the following areas: community service, cross-cultural relations, promotion of diversity, intellectual pursuits, and artistic or athletic endeavours. The award is made on the recommendation of Student Development in consultation with the International Student Initiative and Faculties at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. |
| 21416 | 2025W | Go Global International Learning Programs Award | Go Global Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards valued up to $5,000 each are offered to undergraduate and graduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through Go Global such as study abroad, international internships/ practica, international service learning, cooperative education or research placements. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 21419 | 2025W | IODE Silver Star Achievement Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | To commemorate its services and achievements for over 50 years, awards totalling $1,400 have been endowed by IODE Silver Star for second, third or fourth year students at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. Preference is given to students who have demonstrated academic achievement as well as assessed financial need. |
| 21420 | 2025W | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship for Continuing Students | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarships (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Scholarships valued at up to $1,000 are offered by the University of British Columbia Okanagan to the top 10% of continuing domestic undergraduate students entering second, third, or fourth year at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. These scholarships recognize the value of continuing students and their academic achievement. |
| 21423 | 2025W | Don Wehrung International Student Okanagan Award (Tuition) | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $37,000 are offered to recognize outstanding international students from developing countries who have achieved academic excellence under exigent circumstances and would be unable to pursue post-secondary education without assistance. Candidates for the award are nominated by secondary schools, as well as by international, community-based and non-governmental organizations. The value of each award depends on the candidate’s financial circumstances and the costs of their program. The awards are made to students entering the University directly from secondary school and may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient achieves satisfactory academic standing as determined by his or her Faculty, holds a valid Canadian Study Permit (student visa), and continues to demonstrate financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of a selection committee comprised of faculty and staff from across the University, with input from members of the community. |
| 21427 | 2025W | TD Award in Management for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totaling $9,300 have been made available through an endowment established by TD Bank Group for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada in the Faculty of Management at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus, with preference given to students who are involved in community and/or university activities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Management, in consultation with Indigenous Programs & Services. |
| 21428 | 2025W | Poppy Irvine Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $6,900 award has been endowed by Professor Deborah Buszard for a third- or fourth-year student at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference is given to a student with the greatest financial need and demonstrated academic performance |
| 21429 | 2025W | Student Union of UBCO Service Award for Outstanding Campus Community Engagement | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Service awards totaling $7,450 have been endowed by the UBC Students’ Union Okanagan for students enrolled at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. This award recognizes one or more students in undergraduate or graduate programs who have demonstrated commendable efforts to enhance on and off-campus engagement and well-being. The awards will be adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 21435 | 2025W | Go Global Group Study Programs Award | Go Global Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards valued up to $5,000 each are offered to undergraduate and graduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through Go Global such as study abroad, international internships/ practica, international service learning, cooperative education or research placements. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 21440 | 2025W | International Major Entrance Scholarship (Okanagan) | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Renewable scholarships totalling up to the full cost of tuition and fees over four years, are available to outstanding international students entering undergraduate programs at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, intellectual promise, as well as strong extracurricular and community involvement. The scholarships are renewable for up to three years or until the first undergraduate degree is completed (whichever is the shorter period), provided the student continues to meet scholarship standing and maintains his/her status as an international student in Canada. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the International Student Initiative Office. |
| 21443 | 2025W | Finch Family Undergraduate Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $12,000 (payable at $6,000 per year) have been endowed by Ken and Jean Finch to third-year students at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Candidates for the award must demonstrate high academic performance, enhanced by extra-curricular activities such as community service, research projects or summer employment. Subject to maintaining continued scholarship standing, award recipients will have their award renewed for their fourth year of study. The award is made on the recommendation of the Adjudication Committee. |
| 21451 | 2025W | River Timothy Sidley Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One $9,300 award is offered by the family and friends of River Timothy Sidley to a second, third, or fourth-year student in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award will be given to a student attending the Bamfield Marine Science Centre Fall Program who has demonstrated academic excellence. The award is made on the recommendation of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science. |
| 21453 | 2025W | Theresa Arsenault Aboriginal Access Studies Award | Indigenous Students Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totaling $5,150 have been made available through an endowment established by Theresa Arsenault for students enrolled in the Aboriginal Access Studies Program, a university entrance program offered at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus, which prepares First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada for the transition to post-secondary studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of Indigenous Programs & Services. |
| 21455 | 2025W | Finch Family Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $20,000 major entrance award (payable at $5,000 per year) is offered by the Finch family to a first-year student at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award will be given to a student who has graduated from a high school in British Columbia and who has demonstrated significant financial need, an exceptional work ethic, as well as academic strength. Subject to maintaining continued scholarship standing, award recipients will have their award renewed for their second, third and fourth years of study. The award is made on the recommendation of the adjudication committee. |
| 21457 | 2025W | Daniel Lovegrove Memorial Award in Psychology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,500 award is offered by the family and friends of Daniel Lovegrove to a fourth-year student who is pursuing a major in psychology in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference is given to a student who shows great promise in the field of psychology and who graduated from a high school in British Columbia or Alberta. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. Daniel began his BA in psychology at UBC Okanagan in the fall of 2008. Sadly, he died on August 13, 2011, in a hiking accident while trying to save his friend, and just weeks before beginning his fourth and final year. He is remembered for his unconditional love for his family and friends, his all-encompassing hugs, and his sincere belief in equality for all. He lived life with a passion and believed in himself and others. His enthusiasm for learning was an inspiration to students and teachers alike. This award was created to honour his memory, and to help others learn and grow. |
| 21460 | 2025W | Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos International Engineering Student Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international undergraduate students in the School of Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. This award is offered in the memory of Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos and his 10 years of service to the School on Engineering on UBCs Okanagan campus. International students selected for these awards must have completed 30 credits towards their bachelor degree or be entering the second year of their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement and engagement in their faculty, as well as the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the School of Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 21463 | 2025W | Centennial Leaders Entrance Award Okanagan | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | The University of British Columbia offers renewable entrance awards ranging in value up to the full cost of the student’s program and living costs to outstanding students entering university directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution to an undergraduate program of study. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs or contribution to community service, recognized achievement in fields of endeavor such as performing arts, athletics, debating or creative writing, and achievement in math or science competitions or examinations. Recipients are academically qualified students with an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC Okanagan community but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. The value of each award will depend on the applicant’s financial circumstances. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Award winners will have their situations reviewed annually regarding both academic progress and financial need. Candidates must be nominated by a member of their school or community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 21467 | 2025W | UBC Students’ Union Blue and Gold Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $4,550 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the Student Union of UBC Okanagan for undergraduate students in even-numbered years and graduate students in odd-numbered years at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is adjudicated by Enrolment Services and in consultation with the College of Graduate Studies in odd-numbered years. |
| 21472 | 2025W | Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,250 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and friends for undergraduate students at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to a continuing student who graduated from Summerland Secondary School, Princess Margaret School, Penticton Secondary School, or Penticton Christian Community School. The scholarship will be adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 21473 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Scholarships totaling $1,950 have been made available through an endowment established by alumni, friends, and the community for undergraduate students at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The scholarships will be adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 21474 | 2025W | Go Global Pathfinder International Student Award Okanagan | Go Global Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards of up to $5,000 each have been made available annually for international undergraduate students from any faculty who face barriers to participating in Go Global programming. Students who receive the Go Global Pathfinder Award will not be eligible to receive other Go Global awards toward the same exchange opportunity. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global in consultation with the International Student Initiative. |
| 21475 | 2025W | Go Global Pathfinder Award Okanagan | Go Global Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards of up to $5,000 each have been made available annually for domestic undergraduate or graduate students as well as international graduate students from any faculty who face barriers to participating in Go Global programming. Students who receive the Go Global Pathfinder Award will not be eligible to receive other Go Global awards toward the same exchange opportunity. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global. |
| 21480 | 2025W | Durrant Family Foundation Aboriginal Access Studies Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totaling $3,600 have been made available through an endowment established by the Durrant Family Foundation, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for students enrolled in the Aboriginal Access Studies Program, a university entrance program offered at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus, which prepares First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada for the transition to post-secondary studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of Indigenous Programs & Services. |
| 21483 | 2025W | Students’ Union of UBC Okanagan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $4,250 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the Students’ Union of UBC Okanagan, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia to an outstanding UBC Okanagan domestic student who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services; undergraduate students for even-numbered years and graduate students for odd-numbered years in consultation with the College of Graduate Studies. |
| 21494 | 2025W | Interdisciplinary Co-op Education Student of the Year Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One award of $1,000 is offered to an outstanding co-op student in the Interdisciplinary Co-op Education Program, in recognition of outstanding achievement in all aspects of their performance, including academic standing, workplace performance, and professional/community involvement. This award is available to students based at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is made on the recommendation of the Award Adjudication Committee comprising of Program leadership, Co-op coordinators, and support staff. |
| 21495 | 2025W | Dr. Lesley Cormack Award for International Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $10,000 (valued at $2,500 each) have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Lesley Cormack, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for second-year international undergraduate students at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The awards recognize students who have demonstrated leadership in community service, volunteerism or experiential learning, and financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services, in consultation with the Global Engagement Office. |
| 21496 | 2025W | Valley First Award in Student Involvement and Leadership | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $5,000 (valued at $500 each) have been made available annually through a gift from Valley First for undergraduate and graduate students at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The awards celebrate the involvement and contributions of graduating undergraduate and graduate students at UBC Okanagan. Recipients must have demonstrated leadership and community involvement, on and/or off campus. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Student Involvement and Leadership Award Adjudication Committee. |
| 21509 | 2025W | Bette Mushta Award for Mature Students in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Two $5,900 awards are offered to students in the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The awards are established in loving memory of Bette Mushta who returned to university as a student in her late 30s. The recipients will be students in any year of study pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Preference is given to students who have been away from post-secondary education for a minimum of 10 years and who demonstrate an assessed financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 21511 | 2025W | Kelowna Toyota Rising Star in Nursing Leadership Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,000 award has been made available through an endowment established by Kelowna Toyota for a third or fourth-year student in the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference is given to a student who has demonstrated active involvement, in the form of leadership or engagement, within the School of Nursing, the university campus or their community. The award is adjudicated by the School of Nursing. |
| 21513 | 2025W | The Faculty of Management International Student Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international undergraduate students in the Faculty of Management at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. International students selected for these awards must have completed 30 credits towards their bachelor degree or be entering the second year of their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement and engagement in their faculty, as well as the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Management. |
| 21514 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Management Student Association Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Three $2,000 scholarships have been made available annually through a gift from the UBC Okanagan Management Student Association, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, for continuing undergraduate students in the Faculty of Management at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The scholarships will be adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 21516 | 2025W | Dave McAnerney Memorial Award in Management | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totaling $4,500 have been made available through an endowment established by the Stober Foundation in memory of Dave McAnerney (1963-2022), along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for third- or fourth-year undergraduate students in the Faculty of Management at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Awards will be given to students who show outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated volunteer or community leadership in Kelowna, and who have financial need. Dave McAnerney was the CEO of Stober Group in Kelowna BC. He trained as Engineer and enjoyed a long career in senior executive management in the beverage and construction industries. This award is established by the Stober Foundation in honour of Dave’s exceptional leadership in business, his deep commitment to his family, colleagues, and community, and his natural gifts as a mentor and role model throughout his career. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Management. |
| 22101 | 2025W | BC Hydro Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,250 scholarship has been endowed by BC Hydro for a student currently enrolled in The University of British Columbia Okanagan School of Engineering. Preference may be given to students involved in studies related to energy conservation and sustainability. BC Hydro contributes to non-profit organizations which provide direct services, programs and opportunities that contribute to the vitality and well-being of BC communities. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 22106 | 2025W | Leelan Hanna Charles Scholarship for Women in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Scholarships totalling $8,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Ken Moen and Kelly Hanna of Gallery 421, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, for third- or fourth-year undergraduate students who identify as female in the School of Engineering at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. These scholarships were created to encourage women in engineering; to offer an empowering path for innovation and leadership; to inspire diversity and resiliency in our workplaces; and to support community through our world-class Canadian education system. The scholarships will be adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 22110 | 2025W | Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation Scholarship in Engineering – Okanagan | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,500 scholarship is offered by the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation to a student entering second year in the School of Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Engineering. |
| 22112 | 2025W | Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation Scholarship in Geoscience – Okanagan | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,500 scholarship is offered by the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation to a student entering third year who is majoring in Earth and Environmental Sciences in the Bachelor of Science in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is for a student who is taking courses leading towards registration as a professional geoscientist. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. |
| 22115 | 2025W | Community Leadership Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $650 award is offered by a graduate of the first Engineering class to a student entering fourth year in the School of Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Sciences at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is made on the recommendation of the School, and is to be equally based on the student’s academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. |
| 22119 | 2025W | Richard S. Hallisey Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,450 scholarship will be awarded in honour of alumnus Richard S. Hallisey to a third- or fourth-year student in the School of Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Consideration will be given to students who demonstrate a combination of academic achievement and community involvement or campus leadership. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 22120 | 2025W | Echoridge Education Foundation Award in Medical Biochemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Two $500 awards are offered by Echoridge Education Fund to third-year students in the Bachelor of Science Program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus who are majoring in Medical Biochemistry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 22122 | 2025W | Dr. Gordon Springate Sr. Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $12,000 award is offered by Gordon Springate Jr. to a student completing a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in the School of Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is given to a student who has demonstrated material contribution to their community outside of their program. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. |
| 22125 | 2025W | Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos Memorial Award in Engineering Leadership | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,650 award is offered by family and friends of Dr. Spyridon (Spiro) Yannacopoulos, Professor of Engineering in memory of his outstanding professional and personal accomplishments. The award is available to graduate and undergraduate students in the Engineering Program in the School of Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Dr. Yannacopoulos’s leadership contributed to the School of Engineering’s success as one of Canadas newest and fastest-growing engineering schools; he worked closely with both campuses to ensure the School’s success. Preference is given to a student who has demonstrated excellence in both academics and leadership. The award is made on the recommendation of the School; graduate students for even numbered years and undergraduate students for odd numbered years. |
| 22133 | 2025W | Stantec Indigenous Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,500 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from Stantec, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, for a third-year domestic Indigenous undergraduate student in the School of Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The scholarship will be adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 22134 | 2025W | Stober Foundation Undergraduate Entrance Award in Engineering | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $20,000 entrance award (payable at $5,000 per year) has been made available annually through a gift from the Stober Foundation, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, to a first-year domestic undergraduate student in the School of Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need, academic achievement and has given back to their community. This award is renewable for a second-, third- and fourth-year subject to the student meeting renewal criteria. This award is made on the recommendation of the adjudication committee. |
| 22137 | 2025W | Smith Andersen Scholarship in Engineering Okanagan | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from Smith Andersen for women in third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Applied Science program studying mechanical or electrical engineering in the School of Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 22500 | 2025W | Monique Claire Oliviene Klassen Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,500 scholarship is offered by Okanagan Health Surgical Centre to third or fourth year students in the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty to students who have demonstrated an interest in and aptitude for surgical, perioperative and/or post-anesthesia recovery nursing. The scholarship is established in loving memory of Monique Claire Oliviene Klassen, whose compassion and excellence in nursing at Okanagan Health Surgical Centre exemplified this caring profession. |
| 22502 | 2025W | Donna Elliott Memorial Entrance Scholarship in Nursing | Presidential Scholars Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $4,350 scholarship has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues of Donna Elliott for a student entering the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, with preference given to a student entering from a secondary school in the central Okanagan region. The scholarship is established in loving memory of Donna Elliott, whose compassion and excellence during 28 years in nursing at Kelowna General Hospital exemplified this caring profession. |
| 22503 | 2025W | Lynn Fairey Award in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,750 award is offered in honour of Lynn Fairey to a student entering fourth year in the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty for a student who has demonstrated interest and aptitude in the area of psychiatry and/or seniors’ mental health. Lynn Fairey is a VGH and UBC registered nurse graduate with a lifelong interest in psychiatry and seniors’ mental health. |
| 22507 | 2025W | Dorothy Anna Proudfoot Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Scholarships totalling $11,150 have been endowed by the estate of Dorothy Anna Proudfoot for a graduate student enrolled in the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy Nursing program in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to the student with the highest admission GPA.Dorothy Proudfoot (1929-2015) had an intriguing nursing career which spanned many decades, starting in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, and ending in long-term care in Kelowna, BC. She flew with the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance and served as a nurse in Japan during the Korean War. Dorothy worked in community health for many years in Kelowna and she was also involved in home nursing, long-term care assessment, and administration. Awards will be made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 22511 | 2025W | Silvia and Alfonso Vigilante Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,400 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by Silvia and Alfonso Vigilante, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, for a second-, third- or fourth-year student in the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. This scholarship is made possible by Silvia, in loving memory of Alfonso Vigilante who immigrated to Canada from Italy, raised a family and very much valued the importance of education and health care. The scholarship will be adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 22514 | 2025W | Lisa Wensink Award in Mental Health Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $6,850 award has been made available through an endowment established by the family and friends of Lisa Wensink, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, for undergraduate nursing students in the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference is given to a student who excels in areas of mental health training and who may be a mature student. Lisa Wensink was a double alumna (BSc ’07, MSc ’16) who found her calling when she became a registered nurse. Her concern and compassion for those struggling with mental illness is where Lisa made such a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable in the community. The award will be adjudicated by the School of Nursing. |
| 22515 | 2025W | Dawn Stinson Memorial Award in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,800 award has been made available through an endowment established by Mitch Stinson, along with family and friends, in memory of Dawn Stinson (1962-2020), for undergraduate nursing students in the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to a mature student in good academic standing. Dawn was born in Liverpool, England. She received her nursing degree while raising her young family in Kelowna, British Columbia, undertook training in England and completed her practicum in Belize. Dawn practiced outpost and transition nursing, touching the lives of many patients in British Columbia and Washington. This award was established in recognition of Dawns accomplishments as a nurse and her belief in the importance of lifelong learning. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 22516 | 2025W | Joseph and Molly Degrazio Graduate PhD Entrance Award in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $20,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Mary Eleanor Degrazio for domestic PhD students supervised by a School of Nursing faculty member in the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Mary Eleanor Molly Degrazio worked as a public health nurse in Golden BC, where she met and married Joe Degrazio, before they finally settled in Kelowna. Molly loved to learn and share her experiences and knowledge. In honor of Molly’s nursing career, Molly left a gift in her will to establish an endowment for awards for Okanagan Nursing students. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated professional leadership. Awards will be made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 22517 | 2025W | Joseph and Molly Degrazio Graduate Masters Entrance Award in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $16,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Mary Eleanor Degrazio for domestic Masters students supervised by a School of Nursing faculty member in the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Mary Eleanor (Molly) Degrazio worked as a public health nurse in Golden BC, where she met and married Joe Degrazio, before they finally settled in Kelowna. Molly loved to learn and share her experiences and knowledge. In honor of Molly’s nursing career, Molly left a gift in her will to establish an endowment for awards for Okanagan Nursing students. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated professional leadership. Awards will be made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 22518 | 2025W | Margarita Dale Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $3,000 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Margarita Dale to a third-year undergraduate student in the bachelor of science in nursing program at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Margarita Dale was a Kelowna resident and a supporter of community health. Preference will be given to a student who identifies as (1) Black or (2) Indigenous or (3) a person of colour. The scholarship is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 22519 | 2025W | Margarita Dale Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Three $2,000 scholarships have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Margarita Dale to undergraduate students in the bachelor of science in nursing program at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Margarita Dale was a Kelowna resident and a supporter of community health. The scholarships are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 22520 | 2025W | The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation Award in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Five $3,500 awards have been made available through an endowment established by The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, for undergraduate nursing students in the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. These awards are established in recognition of Lois Pritchard and her training as a registered nurse. Preference will be given to students entering the program in first-year or, third-year students directly transferring into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program from Okanagan College and who have graduated from a British Columbia secondary school in School Districts 5, 8, 20, 22, 23, 51, 53, 58, 67, 73 or 83. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 22523 | 2025W | Okanagan Nursing Student Tuition Grant | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Grants up to $2,000 are offered by the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to domestic undergraduate students enrolled in eligible Nursing programs at UBC Okanagan. The grant will aim to increase enrollment and retention in nursing programs across BC. The grant is adjudicated by Nursing in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 22524 | 2025W | Okanagan Nursing Student Tuition Grant – Indigenous | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Grants up to $5,000 are offered by the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to Indigenous undergraduate students enrolled in eligible Nursing programs at UBC Okanagan. The grant will aim to increase Indigenous student enrollment and retention in nursing programs across BC. The grant is adjudicated by Nursing in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 23900 | 2025W | Alex Recsky Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $600 award has been endowed by Alex Recsky for students in good academic standing who have contributed to the enhancement of student life through the athletics and recreation program at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. |
| 23901 | 2025W | Jacobsen Pontiac Buick Mens Varsity Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been endowed by Jacobsen Pontiac Buick for outstanding members of the Mens Varsity Teams at The University of British Columbia Okanagan in any year of study, with preference where possible, to members of the Men’s Varsity Golf Team. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Athletics and Recreation to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23902 | 2025W | Jacobsen Pontiac Buick Womens Varsity Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One or more awards, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been endowed by Jacobsen Pontiac Buick for outstanding members of the Womens Varsity Teams at The University of British Columbia Okanagan in any year of study, with preference where possible, to members of the Womens Varsity Golf Team. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Athletics and Recreation to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23903 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Men’s Basketball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One or more awards, which may range from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Men’s Basketball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics and Recreation Department at The University of British Columbia Okanagan to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23904 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Women’s Basketball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One or more awards, which may range from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Women’s Basketball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics and Recreation Department at The University of British Columbia Okanagan to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23905 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Men’s Soccer Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One or more awards, which may range from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Men’s Soccer Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics and Recreation Department at The University of British Columbia Okanagan to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23906 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Women’s Soccer Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One or more awards, which may range from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Women’s Soccer Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics and Recreation Department at The University of British Columbia Okanagan to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23907 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Men’s Volleyball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One or more awards, which may range from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Men’s Volleyball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics and Recreation Department at The University of British Columbia Okanagan to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23908 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Women’s Volleyball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One or more awards, which may range from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Women’s Volleyball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics and Recreation Department at The University of British Columbia Okanagan to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23910 | 2025W | Rob Sivacoe Inspirational Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One or more awards, which may range from $350 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been endowed by Candace Sivacoe Meinert for outstanding members of the Men’s Volleyball Team in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics and Recreation Department at The University of British Columbia Okanagan to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23911 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Athletics Breakfast Men’s Varsity Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One or more awards, which may range in value from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Men’s Varsity Teams in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics & Recreation Department at The University of British Columbia Okanagan to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23912 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Athletics Breakfast Women’s Varsity Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One or more awards, which may range in value from $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, are offered to outstanding members of the Women’s Varsity Teams in any year of study. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics & Recreation Department at The University of British Columbia Okanagan to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23922 | 2025W | Yawney Family Varsity Athletics Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $1,650 are offered by Michael Yawney and family to one or more varsity athletes at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus entering first year, with preference given to those who have graduated from a high school in School District 22 (Vernon) or School District 83 (North Okanagan Shuswap). Adhering to athletic association regulations, awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics & Recreation Department to outstanding students who have demonstrated leadership skills and maintained good academic standing. |
| 23928 | 2025W | The Faculty of Health and Social Development International Student Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international undergraduate students in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. International students selected for these awards must have completed 30 credits towards their bachelor degree or be entering the second year of their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement and engagement in their faculty, as well as the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Health and Social Development. |
| 23929 | 2025W | Ingram Family Athletic Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $3,600, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable value under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by Richard Ingram, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia. This award is offered to outstanding members of the Heat interuniversity sport teams in any year of study who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 23930 | 2025W | Beyrouti and Meola Family Womens Basketball Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $1,800, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by Anthony Beyrouti, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia. This award is offered to outstanding members of the UBC Okanagan Heat Womens Basketball teams in any year of study who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 23931 | 2025W | Gabriel Dix Memorial Graduate Award in Health and Exercise Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totaling $12,000 (payable $6,000 per year) have been made available through an endowment established by friends and family in memory of Gabriel Dix (BHK 19, MSc 21) along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia for graduate students in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Gabriel was a much loved student in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences. He dedicated himself to learning so that he could help those in greatest need. His outstanding academic record, commitment to volunteerism, along with his natural leadership qualities gave him the ability to connect with and inspire those around him. Preference is given to MSc students in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences who are engaged in interdisciplinary work, demonstrate qualities of outstanding citizenship and a commitment to inclusion. Eligible students will not hold a major Tri-Agency funded award or other major scholarship. Subject to maintaining continued academic standing, award recipients will have their award renewed for their second year of study. The awards are adjudicated by the School of Health and Exercise Sciences. |
| 23932 | 2025W | International Varsity Entrance Award Okanagan | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Renewable awards totaling up to the full cost of tuition and fees for up to five years, are available to outstanding international student athletes entering undergraduate programs at the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. International student athletes selected for these awards demonstrate exceptional athletic achievement and promise, while also demonstrating academic achievement and promise, and extracurricular and community involvement. The awards are renewable for up to four years or until the first undergraduate degree is completed (whichever is the shorter period), provided the student continues to meet scholarship standing and maintains their status as an international student in Canada. Recipients must meet the requirements of their athletic governing body (USPORTS, Canada West, or equivalent) and the requirements of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. The number of awards will vary from year to year, depending on budget available, with funding derived from the International Student Initiative Student Financial Assistance and Awards Budget. Consideration in the selection process will be given to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pronciples to promote a diverse recipient pool accross sports teams, gender, race, and country of origin. A committee comprising the head coach of the relevant sport(s), a member of the Heat Athletics team, the Director of the International Student Initiative, UBCO, and the Director of International Recruitment, Scholarships and Awards team will review eligible candidates in order to make final award decisions. Award winners will have their situations reviewed annually regarding both academic progress and financial need. |
| 23934 | 2025W | International Varsity Entrance Award One-time Okanagan | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Entrance merit awards ranging in value up to the full cost of tuition and fees are offered to outstanding international student athletes entering undergraduate programs at the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. The awards are not renewable. The number of awards will vary from year to year, depending on budget available, with funding derived from the International Student Initiative Student Financial Assitance and Award budget. Consideration in the selection process will be given to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles to promote a diverse recipient pool across sports teams, gender, race, and country of origin. A committee comprising the head coach of the relevant sport(s), a member of the Heat Athletics team, the Director of the International Student Initiative, UBCO, and the Director of International Recruitment, Scholarships and Awards team will review eligible candidates in order to make final award decisions. |
| 24300 | 2025W | HSBC Undergraduate Award in Environmental Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | $3,050 Merit-based awards with a maximum value equal to full tuition (30 credits) have been endowed by HSBC Bank Canada for continuing undergraduate students in Environmental Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, or Freshwater Science. The awards are made to students who demonstrate high academic achievement but also have financial need. Awards will be made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Science in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science. |
| 24301 | 2025W | Bryce Carnine Memorial Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One $3,700 prize has been endowed by Grant and Beryl Carnine to honour their son, Bryce Carnine. The prize is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at The University of British Columbia Okanagan who has conducted a research project or special initiative related in Oncology as it relates to the prevention and/or cure of cancer, or its relation to improving quality of life to cancer patients. Scholastic achievements of candidates are also considered. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Health and Social Development. |
| 24308 | 2025W | Alaa Abd-El-Aziz Scholarship in Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,000 scholarship has been endowed by Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz and The University of British Columbia for undergraduate or graduate students in the Chemistry Program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Awarding of the scholarship will alternate annually between undergraduate students entering fourth year in the Chemistry Major or Honours Program and graduate students who have completed a minimum of one year in the M.Sc. or Ph.D. Programs in Chemistry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 24313 | 2025W | Doug and Deborah Owram Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $4,150 scholarship has been endowed by Dr. Doug and Mrs. Deborah Owram, along with friends and colleagues, for a student entering fourth year who is pursuing a major in Economics, History, or Political Science in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty. |
| 24314 | 2025W | British Columbia Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The British Columbia Graduate Scholarship is available to exceptional students entering a thesis-based graduate program on the UBC Okanagan campus. |
| 24315 | 2025W | International Four-Year Doctoral Partial Tuition Award | Graduate Tuition Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The International Four-Year Doctoral Partial Tuition Award is available to incoming international doctoral students and PhD transfer students. The Award pays the tuition differential between international and domestic tuition for eligible students. The award provides funding for up to a total of four years (48 months) per awardee. |
| 24317 | 2025W | Charles E. Fipke Foundation Earth and Environmental Sciences Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $40,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Charles E. Fipke Foundation for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in Earth and Environmental Sciences with preference given to students interested in geology. Awards will be given to students who demonstrate significant financial need, an exceptional work ethic, as well as academic strength. Subject to maintaining continued scholarship standing, undergraduate recipients may have their award renewed. Awards will be made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science. |
| 24318 | 2025W | The Faculty of Science International Student Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. International students selected for these awards must have completed 30 credits towards their bachelor degree or be entering the second year of their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement and engagement in their faculty, as well as the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 24320 | 2025W | Barry Silver and Ethel Johnston Master of Science Award in Environmental Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $10,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Barry Silver and Ethel Johnston, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, to a first year Masters of Science student in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award will be renewable for a second-year subject to maintaining academic standing. Preference is given to a student working in the area of watershed science. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences. |
| 24322 | 2025W | Hong-Mou Tsui Graduate Award in Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $3,650 have been made available through an endowment established in memory of Hong-Mou Tsui (1936-2014), for graduate students in the chemistry program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference is given to students involved in single-molecule biophysics and mechanobiology-related research. Hong-Mou was a lifelong educator who received his B.A. and M.A. (Ed) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Diploma in Special Education from Sussex University in the U.K. He was a senior inspector of schools in Hong Kong. After moving to Canada, Hong-Mou continued to serve in his communities and has helped countless individuals in need. He was a board member for medical school exams and was interested in supporting students pursuing basic, innovative research leading to advances in health. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, in consultation with the Department of Chemistry. |
| 24323 | 2025W | DiLabio Family Graduate Award for Women in Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $1,650 have been made available through an endowment established by the DiLabio family, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, to PhD students who identify as female enrolled in the chemistry program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The awards will be adjudicated by the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science in consultation with the Department of Chemistry. |
| 24504 | 2025W | Jody Rud Memorial Award in Social Work | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,800 award has been endowed by the family and friends of Jody Rud for a student in any Masters of Social Work Program in the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus, with preference given to students with an emphasis on drug and alcohol addiction or homelessness. Consideration will be given to students who demonstrate a combination of academic achievement and volunteerism, community involvement, or campus leadership. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. Jody will be remembered for his compassionate nature and his dedication to making a difference in the lives of others. |
| 24606 | 2025W | Okanagan University College Board of Governors Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One scholarship of $2,750 has been made available through an endowment established by the Okanagan University College Foundation for a high school student entering The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus, directly from a British Columbia secondary school in School Districts 22, 23, 53, 67, or 83. The scholarship is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 24610 | 2025W | Deepak Binning Foundation Community Builder Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Four scholarships of $4,050 each have been endowed by the Deepak Binning Foundation for students entering The University of British Columbia Okanagan from high schools in the Okanagan Region. Candidates for the scholarship must demonstrate academic excellence in combination with significant leadership in their school or wider community. This is a one-year non-renewable scholarship. |
| 24636 | 2025W | Okanagan University College Legacy Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Scholarships of $5,000 each, renewable for one year, are offered to students entering The University of British Columbia Okanagan who have completed a program at Okanagan College. |
| 24637 | 2025W | Outstanding International Student Award (Okanagan) | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Merit-based entrance awards ranging in value up to the full cost of tuition and fees are offered to outstanding international students entering undergraduate programs at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. The awards are not renewable and are not dependent upon final grades. The awards are made on the recommendation of the International Student Initiative office. |
| 24638 | 2025W | Karen McKellin International Leaders of Tomorrow Award (Tuition) | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards ranging in value up to the full cost of the student’s program and living costs are offered to outstanding international students who demonstrate financial need. The value of each award will depend on the applicant’s financial circumstances. The awards are made to students entering the University of British Columbia – Okanagan directly from secondary school or from a post-secondary institution to an undergraduate program of study. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs or contribution to community service, to recognized achievement in fields of endeavor such as performing arts, athletics, debating or creative writing, and to achievement on external math or science competitions or examinations such as the International Chemistry and Physics Olympiads. Consideration is restricted to students nominated by the educational institution they are attending. The awards will be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient stands in the top quartile of his or her program of study and maintains his/her status on a student authorization to study in Canada. Award winners will have their situations reviewed annually regarding both academic progress and financial need. |
| 24639 | 2025W | Acera Insurance Athletics Entrance Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $18,000 scholarship (payable at $4,500 per year) has been endowed by Acera Insurance for a student entering The University of British Columbia Okanagan from secondary school. Candidates for the scholarship must be confirmed as members of a varsity team and must demonstrate athletic achievement in combination with academic excellence. Subject to maintaining continued scholarship standing and a position on a varsity team, award recipients will have their scholarship renewed annually for a further three years of study or until they obtain their first undergraduate degree, whichever is the shorter period. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. |
| 24684 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Indigenous Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totaling $40,000 (payable at minimum of $5,000 per year) have been made available through an endowment for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis undergraduate students of Canada at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The awards will be given to students who have demonstrated significant financial need, an exceptional work ethic, as well as academic strength. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a maximum of three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The awards are made on the recommendation of the adjudication committee. |
| 24686 | 2025W | Roger W. Gale Centennial Scholars Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $10,000 major entrance award (payable at $5,000 per year) and renewable for a second year subject to the student maintaining academic standing, is offered by Roger W. Gale to a first-year student entering the Bachelor of Arts program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. This award is made on the recommendation of the adjudication committee. |
| 24687 | 2025W | Kiwanis Kelowna Legacy 2018 Major Entrance Award in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $11,800 major entrance award has been made available through an endowment established by the Central Okanagan Kiwanis Community Service Society to a student entering the Bachelor of Education program in the Okanagan School of Education at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Students will be academically qualified and be pursuing the Teaching Children (Kindergarten to Grade 5) pathway. Preference is given to students from the Central Okanagan who have demonstrated volunteer and or leadership skills, significant financial need, and have been a member or related to a member, past or present, of Kiwanis International.. This award is made on behalf of the Kiwanis Clubs of Kelowna in recognition of their many contributions to the Central Okanagan region. Awards made on the recommendation of the Okanagan School of Education. |
| 24688 | 2025W | Ross and Linda Fitzpatrick Centennial Scholars Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $20,000 major entrance award (payable at $5,000 per year) has been made available through an endowment established by Ross and Linda Fitzpatrick to a first-year student at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award will be given to a student who has graduated from a British Columbia secondary school (priority of school districts will be in the following order: 53, 67, 23, 22, 20 or 51) who demonstrates significant financial need, an exceptional work ethic, as well as academic strength. Subject to the recipient continuing to maintain his or her academic standing, the award will be renewable for the second, third, and fourth years of study or until they obtain their first undergraduate degree (whichever is the shorter period). The award is made on the recommendation of the adjudication committee. |
| 24691 | 2025W | Ronald Soligo Entrance Scholarship | Presidential Scholars Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $6,600 entrance scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by alumnus Ronald Soligo (BA 58) for a student entering an undergraduate program at UBC Okanagan with preference given to students who completed their secondary school at J . Lloyd Crowe Secondary School. In the event there are no eligible candidates in any given year the scholarship will go to a student from School District 20 and, in the case there are no eligible candidates from School District 20, then the scholarship will go to a student from School District 8. The scholarship will be adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 24695 | 2025W | Walker Wood Foundation Centennial Scholars Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Four $20,000 entrance awards (payable at $5,000 per year) have been made available annually through a gift from the Walker Wood Foundation, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, to first-year domestic undergraduate students at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated significant financial need, academic strength and have given back to their community. These awards are renewable for a second-, third- and fourth-year subject to the students maintaining academic standing. These awards are made on the recommendation of the adjudication committee. |
| 24696 | 2025W | Finch Family Indigenous Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Two $10,000 entrance awards (payable at $5,000 per year) have been made available annually through a gift from the Finch family, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, to first-year Indigenous undergraduate students at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated significant financial need, academic strength and have given back to their community. Applicants must apply to a direct-entry undergraduate program at UBC, and not have a previous degree. These awards are renewable for a second year subject to the students maintaining academic standing. These awards are made on the recommendation of the adjudication committee. |
| 24697 | 2025W | Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award – Okanagan | Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards of up to $20,000 have been made available annually by the University of British Columbia for outstanding domestic UBC Okanagan students who identify as Black and are entering an undergraduate program directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service, and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 24698 | 2025W | Bachelor of Nsyilxcn Language Fluency Degree Undergraduate Entrance Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $35,000 have been made available annually, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, to third-year students enrolled in the bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency degree program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference is given to students with financial need. These awards are renewable for a second year subject to the students maintaining academic standing. The awards will be adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 24699 | 2025W | Josephine Murphy Centennial Scholars Award Okanagan | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Renewable entrance awards totalling $40,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Christina Murphy Allison (1939-2018) in memory of her sister Josephine Murphy (1920-1987) for outstanding domestic undergraduate students entering university directly from secondary schools, or transferring directly from other colleges and universities, in Canada or abroad. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). Josephine was born in Liverpool, England, to an Irish family. The Murphys immigrated to the United States in the 1930s before moving to British Columbia, where Josephine lived for the rest of her life. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 24700 | 2025W | International Impact Award Okanagan (Tuition) | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards ranging in value up to the full cost of the student’s program and living costs are offered to outstanding international students who demonstrate financial need. The value of each award will depend on the applicant’s financial circumstances. The awards are made to students entering the University of British Columbias Okanagan campus directly from secondary school or from a post-secondary institution, to an undergraduate program of study. In addition to academic merit, priority is given to those exhibiting qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs or contribution to community service, first generation learners and those from diverse lived and socioeconomic backgrounds. Candidates must demonstrate prior commitment to, and interest in engaging further, via artistic expression or community engagement, social justice and equity, human wellness or conservation, sustainability and climate change. Consideration is restricted to students nominated by the educational institution they are attending. The awards will be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient maintains award standing in their program of study and maintains their status on a student authorization to study in Canada. Award winners will have their situations reviewed annually regarding both academic progress and financial need. |
| 24702 | 2025W | International Impact Award Okanagan (Start-Up) | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards ranging in value are offered to outstanding international students who demonstrate financial need and have been selected to study at UBC under the international Impact Award (Tuition and Living Allowance). The value of each award is determined by the International Student Initiative and is dependent on the applicant’s financial circumstances and requirements for a successful transition to living and studying at UBC. The awards are made to students entering the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus directly from secondary school or from a post-secondary institution, to an undergraduate program of study. In addition to academic merit, priority is given to those exhibiting qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs or contribution to community service, first generation learners and those from diverse lived and socioeconomic backgrounds. Candidates must demonstrate prior commitment to, and interest in engaging further, via artistic expression or community engagement, social justice and equity, human wellness or conservation, sustainability and climate change. Consideration is restricted to students nominated by the educational institution they are attending. |
| 24882 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Scholarships totalling $5,000 have been endowed for graduate students at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. The awards are made on the recommendation of the College of Graduate Studies. |
| 24883 | 2025W | Vicki Green Graduate Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totaling $7,700 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Vicki Green (B.Ed. 1968) for full-time or part-time graduate students in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The awards are for students studying social, economic, ecological, environmental and/or political sustainability issues. Recipients will be selected based on how their research will implement contemplative, transformational, imaginative, or creative interdisciplinary understandings in sustainability for children, youth, or teachers. The award is made on the recommendation of the Graduate Programs Committee of the Okanagan School of Education. |
| 24889 | 2025W | Finch Family Graduate Award | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Ken and Jean Finch are pleased to offer one $15,000 award to a PhD student and one $8,000 award to a Master’s student enrolled at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference is given to students whose studies may lead to entrepreneurship, innovation, community involvement or local economic development. The award is made by the College of Graduate Studies. |
| 24890 | 2025W | Graduate Dean’s Thesis Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Graduate Deans Thesis Fellowship (GDTF) is a merit-based fellowship that is awarded to full-time, thesis-based graduate students who are approaching their final term and are focusing on the completion of their thesis or dissertation. This fellowship is intended to provide financial support while students are engaged in the final writing stages of their graduate program. Students may receive a GDTF only once per degree program. |
| 24893 | 2025W | Malcolm Metcalfe Graduate Scholarship in Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $1,550 scholarship has been endowed by Malcolm Metcalfe to support a graduate student at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in the graduate degree program in engineering (electrical specialization) with a focus on electric power systems who has demonstrated academic and research excellence. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Engineering. |
| 24894 | 2025W | Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Master’s Award Okanagan | CIHR Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) offers funding to support Master’s students undertaking health research. The awards are made on the recommendation of the College of Graduate Studies. |
| 24895 | 2025W | Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Doctoral Award Okanagan | CIHR Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking health research. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 24896 | 2025W | Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Vanier Scholarship Okanagan | CIHR Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking research into health research. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 24897 | 2025W | NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship Master’s Award Okanagan | NSERC Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers funding to support Master’s students undertaking research in natural sciences and engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the College of Graduate Studies. |
| 24898 | 2025W | NSERC Doctoral Award Okanagan | NSERC Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking research in natural sciences and engineering. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 24899 | 2025W | NSERC Vanier Scholarship Okanagan | NSERC Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking research in natural sciences and engineering. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 24900 | 2025W | SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship Master’s Award Okanagan | SSHRC Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) offers funding to support Master’s students undertaking research in social sciences and humanities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the College of Graduate Studies. |
| 24901 | 2025W | SSHRC Doctoral Award Okanagan | SSHRC Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking research in social sciences and humanities. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 24902 | 2025W | SSHRC Vanier Scholarship Okanagan | SSHRC Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) offers funding to support doctoral students undertaking research in social sciences and humanities. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 24903 | 2025W | CIHR – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement Award Okanagan | CIHR Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) offers awards of up to $6,000 to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are recipients of Master’s-level or doctoral-level CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships (including Vanier Scholarships) and who undertake research studies at an eligible university or research institution outside Canada for a minimum of three months. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 24904 | 2025W | NSERC – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement Award Okanagan | NSERC Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers awards of up to $6,000 to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are recipients of Master’s-level or doctoral-level NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships (including Vanier Scholarships) and who undertake research studies at an eligible university or research institution outside Canada for a minimum of three months. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 24905 | 2025W | SSHRC – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement Award Okanagan | SSHRC Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) offers awards of up to $6,000 to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are recipients of Master’s-level or doctoral-level SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships (including Vanier Scholarships) and who undertake research studies at an eligible university or research institution outside Canada for a minimum of three months. Recipients are selected by the funding agency. |
| 24906 | 2025W | R. M. Middleton Student Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A prize totalling $12,150 has been endowed by the estate of Robert Morrice Middleton (1931-2016) for a graduating student attending UBC’s Okanagan campus who is enrolled in a bachelor of fine arts or bachelor of arts in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, or who is enrolled in the bachelor of arts in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences majoring in history, economics, philosophy, political science, anthropology, gender and women’s studies, geography or indigenous studies. The prize shall be awarded to the student in his/her graduating year who has attained the highest academic average within his/her program over the course of his/her studies. The prize will be conferred on students in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies for odd-numbered years and in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences for even-numbered years. The purpose of the prize is to enhance the undergraduate experience by rewarding outstanding learning. Mr. Robert Middleton was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, and grew up in Vernon, British Columbia. He graduated from UBC in 1953 with a BA (Honours) in Economics. He joined the Department of External Affairs in 1955 and retired in 1992 after 37 years of service which included serving as Canadian Ambassador to Ghana, Canadian Ambassador to South Africa, and eventually Canadian Ambassador to Cuba. After retiring, Mr. Middleton spent many years living in London, England, before eventually returning to Canada to live in Kelowna. The prize is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 24908 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Indigenous Graduate Fellowship | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The UBC Okanagan Indigenous Graduate Fellowship is a merit-based fellowship that is awarded to incoming full-time Indigenous students entering or continuing in a research-based graduate program. The Award is for First Nations, M?tis, and Inuit people of Canada, in accordance with section 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982. These awards will also consider Indigenous people of a transborder Indigenous nation (American Indian or Alaska Native). The Fellowship provides funding for up to two years for masters students and up to five years for PhD students (at $20,000 per year plus tuition). |
| 24910 | 2025W | Master of Data Science Domestic Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Entrance scholarships of up to $25,000 each are offered annually to domestic students in the Master of Data Science program at UBC Okanagan. The scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in their undergraduate or graduate program, field or industry. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Master of Data Science Admissions Committee. |
| 24911 | 2025W | Master of Data Science International Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Entrance scholarships of up to $25,000 each are offered annually for international students in the Master of Data Science program at UBC Okanagan. The scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in their undergraduate or graduate program, field or industry. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Master of Data Science Admissions Committee. |
| 24912 | 2025W | Lashley & Mary Haggman Memorial Research Award | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Awards totaling $10,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Lashley and Mary Haggman for graduate students at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus, conducting research on memory or memory-related issues. The awards will be adjudicated by the College of Graduate Studies in consultation with the Office of Research Services. |
| 24915 | 2025W | Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Graduate Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The FCCS Graduate Fellowship (FCCSGF) is a merit-based award open to incoming and continuing full-time students supervised by FCCS faculty. It is available to both Masters and Doctoral students, domestic or international. Merit will be assessed in a broad sense that includes, but is not limited to, academic success as measured by GPA. Additional criteria include awards, creative outputs and relevant work experience. The FCCSGF is awarded in increments from $3,000 to $7,500, depending on merit and degree program. |
| 24916 | 2025W | Lesley Cormack Travel and Research Enhancement Award | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Travel awards totalling $2,000, ranging in value from $250 to $1,000, have been made available through an endowment established by Lesley Cormack, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, to full-time graduate students at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Candidates must be presenting their work or research at major national and/or international conferences or are travelling to develop their research. Preference given to students in non-stem disciplines. The awards will be adjudicated by the College of Graduate Studies. |
| 24918 | 2025W | Florence M. Myers Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $4,300 scholarship has been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Florence Myers, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, to a domestic graduate student in the chemistry program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Born in 1921 in England, Florence worked as a research chemist during WW II, emigrated to Canada in 1948 and continued to work. Florence is appreciated as a pioneering Canadian female chemist. After marrying Orvil Myers and a move to Oakville Ontario, Florence became a portrait photographer. Late in life, Florence and Orvil settled in the Kootenays. Preference will be given to a female student. The scholarship is adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 24920 | 2025W | M.S.N Partial Tuition Award | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Faculty of Health and Social Development International M.S.N. Partial Tuition (IMNPT) Award, is available to incoming MSN students whose citizenship and correspondence address at the time of application is located in one of the worlds low income or lower-middle income countries as declared by the World Bank (List of countries by income group). The Award pays the tuition differential between international and domestic tuition for eligible students. The award provides funding for up to a total of 24 months per awardee. |
| 24942 | 2025W | Presidential Scholars Award | Presidential Scholars Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | The University of British Columbia offers Presidential Scholars Awards to outstanding domestic students entering university directly from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Criteria for these awards includes: scholarly achievement in combination with contributions to community and demonstrated leadership qualities. Scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the Admissions Application and Personal Profile. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the awards are renewable for further years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shortest period). Specific awards are: – Awards of $10,000 for students entering directly from a senior secondary school. Renewable for up to three years. – Awards of $7,500 for students entering directly from a senior secondary school outside of British Columbia. Renewable for up to three years. – Awards of $7,500 for students entering directly from a senior secondary school in British Columbia. Renewable for up to three years. – Awards of $7,500 to Aboriginal students entering directly from a senior secondary school. Renewable for up to three years. – Awards of $5,000 for Canadian Aboriginal students entering UBC as a transfer student from a recognized post-secondary institution. Renewable for up to two years. – Awards of $5,000 for students entering directly from a senior secondary school. Renewable for one year. |
| 24944 | 2025W | Centennial Scholars Major Entrance Awards Okanagan | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | The University of British Columbia offers renewable entrance awards valued up to $40,000 over 4 years to outstanding students entering university from secondary schools in Canada, or transfer students from other colleges and universities, or Canadian citizens living abroad. Criteria for these entrance awards include demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, sciences, community, athletics, and/or school. Recipients are academically qualified students with an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC Okanagan community but who would not be able to attend UBC without significant financial assistance. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 26366 | 2025W | Dr. Roger Gale Graduate Entrance Award for Leaders of Tomorrow | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $12,000 entrance award has been made available through an endowment established by Roger Gale, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, for students in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (IGS) Program of the College of Graduate Studies. This award has been specifically designed to assist IGS masters students pursuing research involving philosophy, political Science and economics (PPE) at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. This award will both recognize and encourage leadership skills while reducing financial barriers for graduate students. Preference given to international students. The award is made on the recommendation of the College of Graduate Studies in consultation with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. |
| 26367 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Graduate Research Scholarships | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Okanagan Graduate Research Scholarships are administered by the College of Graduate Studies through funding made available from the University Budget. Okanagan Graduate Research Scholarships are awarded to graduate students who are registered in a full-time research-based program at UBC Okanagan. |
| 26368 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Distinguished Doctoral Scholar Award | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The UBC Okanagan Distinguished Doctoral Scholar Award program will ensure UBC Okanagan’s best PhD students are provided with financial support of at least $20,000 per year plus tuition for up to four years of their doctoral studies. This program allows UBC to continue to attract and support outstanding domestic and international doctoral students, and provide those students with stable, base-level funding for their doctoral studies and research. |
| 26369 | 2025W | FASS Syilx-Okanagan Graduate Teaching Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The FASS Syilx-Okanagan Teaching Fellowship is an Excellence Fund initiative. This merit-based Fellowship is awarded to incoming Syilx-Okanagan students undertaking a graduate program at UBCO to take stewardship of Syilx-Okanagan content-rich courses in the Community, Culture and Global Studies suite of offerings. The award value is $10,000 per taught course. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences anticipates awarding one or more Fellowships per year, for a total of $50,000 / five courses. All applicants who have submitted a complete admission application by the deadline, who have identified as Aboriginal and are recognised as such by the Syilx Okanagan Nation, will automatically be considered for this award. The CCGS Indigenous Awards Committee will determine Fellowship recipients. |
| 26370 | 2025W | FASS Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Masters Entrance Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (IGS) Masters Entrance Awards are valued at $5,000 for each of the two years of the Masters program. The award is available to students entering their first year of graduate studies in a thesis-based Masters program in an IGS theme. |
| 26371 | 2025W | Giuseppe (Joe) and Maria Bianca Iafrancesco Graduate Award in Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $8,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Maria Bianca Iafrancesco in memory of her husband, Giuseppe (Joe) Iafrancesco (1947-2018), along with matching funds from the Faculty of Science, for graduate students in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism in their communities, financial need, and show great promise in the field of medical or health research. Bianca and her late husband, Joe have been part of the Kelowna community since 1957 and 1964 respectively after immigrating to Canada from Italy at a young age with their families. Joe volunteered his time with many local, provincial and federal non-profit community organizations and was well-known in Kelowna for his dedication to community. Bianca and Joe have always been strong believers in the value of education and community volunteering. The awards are established to celebrate academic excellence and to help alleviate the financial burden associated with studying at university. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science. |
| 26372 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Graduate Dean’s Student Leadership Award | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Graduate Dean’s Student Leadership Award is awarded to graduate students who have made outstanding contributions to the graduate student experience at UBCO. All UBCO continuing graduate students are eligible for this award. The College of Graduate Studies will adjudicate and administer the award each year. The value of the award is $500. |
| 26373 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Indigenous Scholars Award | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The UBC Okanagan Indigenous Scholars Award is an award to support incoming full-time Indigenous students entering or continuing in a research-based graduate program. The Award is for First Nations, M?tis, and Inuit people of Canada, in accordance with section 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982. These awards will also consider Indigenous people of a transborder Indigenous nation (American Indian or Alaska Native). The Award provides funding for up to two years for master’s students and up to five years for PhD students (at $10,000 per year). |
| 26374 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Dissertation Award | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Three prizes of $1,000 each have been made available annually by the University of British Columbia Okanagan for students whose doctoral dissertations are of exceptional quality and originality, and make a significant contribution to their academic field. These prizes are awarded on the recommendation of the College of Graduate Studies. |
| 26375 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Thesis Award | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Three prizes of $500 each have been made available annually by the University of British Columbia Okanagan for students whose master’s theses are of exceptional quality and originality, and make a significant contribution to their academic field. These prizes are awarded on the recommendation of the College of Graduate Studies. |
| 26376 | 2025W | UBCO Clifford Alexander Robson and Else Loella Robson Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The UBC Okanagan Clifford Alexander Robson and Else Loella Robson Memorial Scholarship Award is awarded to graduate students who are registered with the Disability Resource Centre with specific accommodation for time to completion at UBC Okanagan. |
| 27405 | 2025W | Ted Rogers Centennial Indigenous Scholars Entrance Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Renewable entrance awards totalling $40,000, valued at $10,000 each per year, have been made available annually through a gift from Rogers Communications Inc, in memory of Ted Rogers (1933-2008), for First Nations, Inuit, or M?tis students of Canada entering an undergraduate program at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and extra-curricular achievement. Preference will be given to students entering a STEM program. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). Ted (B.A., LL.B.) was born in Toronto, Ontario, and studied at the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School. In 1960, he purchased his first radio station, CHFI, which went on to become Canadas biggest radio station, and in 1967 established Rogers Communications Inc, which became Canadas largest cable company in the late 1970s. This award was established as part of Rogers commitment to increase diversity in Canadas telecommunications industry. The award is made on the recommendation of the adjudication committee. |
| 27724 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan International Leaders of Tomorrow Award (Start Up) | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards ranging in value from $14,000 to $34,000 each are offered to outstanding international students who would otherwise be financially unable to pursue post secondary education. The value of each award will depend on the applicant’s financial circumstances. The awards are made to students entering the University of British Columbia – Okanagan directly from secondary school or transferring from another post secondary institution to an undergraduate program of study. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs or contribution to community service, to recognized achievement in fields of endeavor such as performing arts, athletics, debating or creative writing, and to achievement on external math or science competitions or examinations such as the International Chemistry and Physics Olympiads. Consideration is restricted to students nominated by the educational institution they are attending. The range for this award will be reviewed and adjusted annually to reflect any changes in international student tuition and cost of living. The awards will be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient stands in the top quartile of his or her program of study and maintains his/her status on a student authorization to study in Canada. Award winners will have their situations reviewed annually regarding both academic progress and financial need to determine the amount of the award in subsequent years for which they are eligible. |
| 27728 | 2025W | Don Wehrung International Student Okanagan Award (Start Up) | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $37,000 are offered to recognize outstanding international students from developing countries who have achieved academic excellence under exigent circumstances and would be unable to pursue post-secondary education without assistance. Candidates for the award are nominated by secondary schools, as well as by international, community-based and non-governmental organizations. The value of each award depends on the candidate’s financial circumstances and the costs of their program. The awards are made to students entering the University directly from secondary school and may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the recipient achieves satisfactory academic standing as determined by his or her Faculty, holds a valid Canadian Study Permit (student visa), and continues to demonstrate financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of a selection committee comprised of faculty and staff from across the University, with input from members of the community. |
| 100000 | 2025W | Keith Robinson Graduate Award in Geotechnical Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Keith Robinson (B.A.Sc. 1962, M.Eng.) for outstanding Master of Engineering students in Civil Engineering specializing in the area of Geotechnical Engineering. Preference for students who have completed their undergraduate degree at UBC. Financial need may be taken into consideration. Keith grew up in North Vancouver, and after studying at UBC went on to obtain a M.Eng. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign under Dr. Ralph Peck. Throughout his career, he was a principal owner of firms and a consultant providing geotechnical experience locally and internationally on a broad spectrum of projects from industrial/commercial and infrastructure through mining. He strongly believes that engineers must constantly think outside-the-box to be excellent consultants. Keith has been President of both Consulting Engineers of BC and Canadian Consulting Engineers. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Civil Engineering, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100002 | 2025W | Tuum Est China Graduate Fellowship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $32,000 per year, have been made available through an endowment for outstanding PhD students, whose research areas and studies are related to China in the areas of: modern history and current affairs, policies, economics and finance, government and governance, culture and society and law or issues that affect the global role of modern-day China. Drawing inspiration from UBCs motto, Tuum Est, Latin for It is yours, this award encourages critical exploration and self-discovery for students to unravel the complexities of China and forge their own understanding. The donor created this award to empower students to discover the other side of the story, where students explore diverse viewpoints and perspectives through knowledge acquisition and cultural exchange, and embark on a journey of discovery. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the Centre for Chinese Research and in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100003 | 2025W | Garry Douglas McCorrie Scholarship in Health and Exercise Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $5,000 scholarship has been made available annually through an estate gift from Garry Douglas McCorrie (1943-2022) for an outstanding third- or fourth-year domestic undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Health and Exercise Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Health and Exercise Sciences. |
| 100004 | 2025W | MacLaurin Team Spirit Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $4,850 have been made available through an endowment established by the QuadReal Property Group, in honour of Susan MacLaurin, for second-year Bachelor of Commerce students who, in their previous year of study, have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to inclusivity, collaboration and team spirit. Susan joined QuadReal in 2016 as one of the company’s founding leaders. As Chief Communications Officer, Susan has made a significant and lasting contribution to QuadReal’s culture of collaboration, teamwork and inclusivity. She has been a role model and source of inspiration for QuadReal employees globally. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 100005 | 2025W | Garry Douglas McCorrie Scholarship in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $5,000 scholarship has been made available annually through an estate gift from Garry Douglas McCorrie (1943-2022) for an outstanding third- or fourth-year domestic undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 100006 | 2025W | Harmandeep Kaur Memorial Award for International Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,500 award has been made available annually through gifts from friends and family in memory of Harmandeep Kaur, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia for an international undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The award honours the life and legacy of Harmandeep Kaur, who came to Canada to advance her dreams and ambitions through education. The award is made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services, in consultation with the Global Engagement Office. |
| 100008 | 2025W | Akash Villing & Family Award for Community Service | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Akashdeep Villing (B.Sc. 2009, D.M.D. 2013) for a student entering their third-year of the D.M.D. program who demonstrates community service and involvement in the dental community. Dr. Villing, a Board-Certified specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, currently serves as Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Fraser Valley division of the BC Cancer Agency and is a clinical instructor in oral surgery at UBC. He is a proud UBC alumnus and the Villing family have established this award to celebrate the community contributions made by the next generation of aspiring dental professionals. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 100009 | 2025W | Denise Janet King Memorial Award in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Two $4,000 awards have been made available annually through gifts from friends, family and colleagues in memory of Denise Janet King (ne Stewart), for undergraduate students entering third-year in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and leadership within their community, along with academic excellence and financial need. Denise volunteered at Kelowna General Hospital during high school and then trained in nursing at the Vancouver General Hospital. After starting her career in surgical nursing, she worked as a cardiac surgery intensive care nurse, and then transitioned to labour and delivery nursing before focusing on vaccine preventive disease nursing until her retirement. Denise was a strong advocate for bedside nursing and collaborative patient care and was an active volunteer in her community. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 100011 | 2025W | Arthur Laing Memorial Scholarship in Agriculture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Scholarships totalling $4,250 have been made available through an endowment established by the estate of Dr. Margaret deMaine (1930-2022) in memory of the Honorable Arthur Laing (1904-1975) for outstanding undergraduate students in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems majoring in Sustainable Agriculture and Environment. Margaret’s uncle, the Honourable Arthur Laing, PC (B.Sc. 1925) was a committed Canadian politician who advocated for civil rights and urban development as a cabinet minister and as a Member of Parliament. Before entering politics, he had studied Agriculture at UBC and worked at the Vancouver Milling and Grain Company before becoming manager of the Agriculture Chemicals Division of Buckerfields Ltd. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems |
| 100012 | 2025W | Garry Douglas McCorrie Award in Social Work | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $5,000 award has been made available annually through an estate gift from Garry Douglas McCorrie (1943-2022) for an outstanding graduate student entering second year in the Master of Social Work at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. This award is based on academic performance in Foundational Year 1, with a particular focus on impactful work done during their Practicum. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work in consultation with the Field Education Office. |
| 100013 | 2025W | Peter A. Allard School of Law Athletics Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through a gift from alumni and friends of the legal community for second- or third- year J.D. students who have good academic standing and demonstrate athletic participation and/or achievement during and/or before law school. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate challenges in accessing a legal education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 100016 | 2025W | Don Lindsay Teck Award in Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $35,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Teck Resources Limited in honour of Don Lindsay (B.Sc. (Hons.), M.B.A.) for undergraduate mining engineering students at the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at UBC. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued good academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further two years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). Don Lindsay retired as President and Chief Executive Officer of Teck after 17 years, in which time the company has been recognized for its leadership in sustainability. He has been at the head of seven different companies, including president of CIBC World Markets. Mr. Lindsay is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals and was appointed to the Order of British Columbia in 2014. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 100017 | 2025W | Dr. Kwadwo Asante Entrance Award in Medicine for Black Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Entrance awards totalling $1,850 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Kwadwo Kojo Asante (B.Sc. 1958, M.B.Ch.B.) to support students entering the M.D. program who identify as Black, with preference given to students entering the M.D. program through the Faculty of Medicine Black Student M.D. Admissions Pathway and to students who demonstrate financial need. Dr. Asante is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and, in recognition of his profound contributions and dedication to the study of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal of Canada in 2003 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. In 2000, Dr. Asante collaborated with family members of his patients to open the Asante Centre for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, now known as the Asante Centre, the first diagnostic and training center to offer services related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in British Columbia. He has established this award to support the next generation of aspiring Black doctors and to alleviate the financial barriers they face when pursuing their studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 100019 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Faculty of Science Graduate Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $3,500 have been made available through an endowment, along with matching funds from the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, for graduate students in any program within the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science. |
| 100020 | 2025W | Garry Douglas McCorrie Memorial Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $10,000 scholarship has been made available annually through an estate gift from Garry Douglas McCorrie (1943-2022) for an outstanding third-year or fourth-year M.D. student in the Southern Medical Program. The award is made on the recommendation of the Southern Medical Program. |
| 100021 | 2025W | Elaine Borthwick and Allen Soroka Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $3,000 have been made available through an endowment established in honour of Elaine Borthwick and Allen Al Soroka (B.A., LL.B.) for domestic J.D. students over the age of 30 who demonstrate barriers to accessing a legal education. Ideally, the awards will be assigned to one student entering second- or third- year. As Director of Admissions at the Peter A. Allard School of Law for over 40 years, Elaine oversaw thousands of applications. Those students would become lawyers, judges and even Canadas first female Prime Minister. She served as Chair of the Canadian Law School Admissions and on the Board of Trustees for the Law School Admissions Council. Students recall her kindness and commitment, and she hopes it contributed to their excellence in the legal community. Al was an attorney in New York with the Federal Reserve Bank and the Legal Aid Society before becoming the Assistant Librarian at the UBC Faculty of Law. During 32 years at UBC, Als roles included Professor of Canadian and American Law, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appeals on Academic Discipline and the BC Benefits Appeal Tribunal. Upon retirement, he was a Legal member of the BC Mental Health Act Review Board, and served on the boards of various tribunals. Al gave his time and sage advice to students, many of whom became well known and respected for their professional acumen. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 100022 | 2025W | C. Fipke Award in Field Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Charles E. Fipke Foundation for undergraduate students in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences who are participating in a field geology course at the UBC-Teck Geological Field Station. The recipients will be chosen based on their academic performance and passion for geological field work during field school. Charles ‘Chuck’ E. Fipke, CM (B.Sc. (Hons.) 1973) is a geologist and prospector from Edmonton, AB, whose passion for exploration led him to discovering diamond deposits near Lac de Gras in Canadas Northwest Territories. Beyond his achievements in the field of geology, Chuck is also recognized for his philanthropic contributions and his support of several initiatives at UBC, including the Charles E. Fipke Integrated Neuroimaging Suite and the Charles Fipke Centre for Innovative Research at the UBC Okanagan campus. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. |
| 100025 | 2025W | Phil Lind Fellowship in Journalism for IBPOC Students | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $48,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Rogers Communications Inc., in memory of Philip B. Lind, CM (1943-2023), for First Nations, Inuit, or Mtis students of Canada and/or domestic students who identify as Black and/or as a Person of Colour entering the Master of Journalism program. Phil (B.A. 1966, L.L.D. 2002) joined Rogers Communications in 1969. During his 54-year career, he played a pivotal role in transforming Rogers into a media and telecom giant that has been recognized as one of Canadas top employers. He was the founder and longtime chair of CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel), a passionate advocate for education and a patron of the arts. He made a lasting impact on UBC and Canadian life and culture through philanthropy, service and leadership. In recognition of his countless contributions, he was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2002 and inducted into the U.S. Cable Hall of Fame in 2012. The fellowships honour Phil’s legacy of excellence and commitment to advancing and diversifying media. The fellowships are made on the recommendation of the School of Journalism, Writing and Media, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100027 | 2025W | Mohammad Ghattan-Kashani Centennial Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $4,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Mohammad Ghattan-Kashani for outstanding domestic students entering directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued good academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). Establishing this award reflects Mohammads deep-seated belief in the transformative power of education and the conviction that investing in education is synonymous with investing in a better, more equitable world. Mohammad believes that this award embodies a philosophy of stewardship and he hopes that recipients, driven by the support they receive, will be inspired to participate in a positive cycle of impact by giving back to their communities for generations to come. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 100028 | 2025W | Samit and Reshma Sharma Graduate Scholarship in Physics | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,500 have been made available through an endowment established by the Samit and Reshma Sharma Foundation for outstanding graduate students in the Department of Physics & Astronomy. Preference will be given to students who have participated in or will be participating in research projects with TRIUMF physicists and/or students studying particle physics, nuclear physics, materials research or medical physics. Samit and Reshma have set up this endowment to celebrate the achievements at TRIUMF, one of the worlds largest cyclotron particle accelerators, which is located at UBC. It is their hope that the scholarship recipients will enhance societal knowledge with practical applications of their scientific endeavours. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Physics & Astronomy, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100029 | 2025W | Dr. John F. McCreary Memorial Award in Pediatrics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $2,100 have been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. John F. McCreary, OC (19101979) by his son for M.D. students who demonstrate financial need and an interest in the field of Pediatrics. Preference will be given to fourth-year students who have matched to a pediatric residency. After he completed his medical training from the University of Toronto and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII, Dr. McCreary (M.D.) accepted an invitation to become a professor and the inaugural Head of the Department of Pediatrics at UBC in 1951, before being appointed the third Dean of Medicine from 1959 to 1972. During his time at UBC, Dr. McCreary made his vision of interprofessional collaboration and education in clinical work a reality by helping spearhead the UBC Heath Sciences Centre, now known as UBC Health. Dr. McCreary received many accolades for his contributions to the medical field, including being made an Officer of the Royal Orange Order of Nassau in 1945, a recipient of a Canadian Centennial Medal in 1967 and was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1974. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 100030 | 2025W | Babcock Canada Award in Mechanical Engineering for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | A $5,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Babcock Canada for a First Nations, Inuit or Mtis student of Canada in second-, third-, or fourth-year of the Bachelor of Applied Science program, studying Mechanical Engineering. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in the aviation or marine industry, community involvement and leadership. Babcock Canada specializes in marine, aviation, nuclear and land systems. The company is actively involved in designing, constructing, managing, operating and maintaining critical assets. With a focus on the marine and aviation industry, Babcock Canada provides essential services including specialized training and purpose-driven infrastructure solutions. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 100031 | 2025W | Glenn Gibson Memorial Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from LMDG, in memory of Glenn Gibson (19592023), for outstanding second-, third- or fourth-year students enrolled in an Engineering program in the Faculty of Applied Sciences. Preference will be given to students studying Mechanical Engineering and to students who have overcome hardship and/or who are experiencing significant adversity. Recipients will embody Glenns resilience and dedication, demonstrating their determination to succeed despite various challenges. Glenn, a founding member and dynamic leader at LMDG, left an enduring legacy as a supportive and inspiring colleague. He was a dedicated family man who thrived despite substantial medical challenges which he handled with remarkable self-discipline and fortitude. His infectious laughter and unwavering positivity, even during his battle with Parkinson’s disease, exemplified his resilient spirit and strength. This award honours his legacy of perseverance, commitment to excellence and his inspirational ability to thrive amidst adversity. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. |
| 100032 | 2025W | Thunderbird Award for IBPOC Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $10,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from Gary Pooni of the Pooni Group and Mina Pooni of the Pooni Group Foundation, for student athletes, in any varsity team, who are First Nations, Inuit or Mtis of Canada and/or who identify as Black and/or as a Person of Colour. Preference will be given to student athletes who identify as South Asian. Gary Pooni was born in New Westminster, BC. He is a real estate development consultant and the President of the Pooni Group, a Vancouver-based urban planning and communication company. Gary was recognized on Business in Vancouver’s Top 40 Under 40 list in 2009 and was ranked #17 on Vancouver Magazines list of the Power 50 in 2024. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 100033 | 2025W | G.H. Neil Towers Award in Plant Natural Products | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $1,600 have been made available through an endowment established by the University with donations from friends and family in memory of Neil Towers (19232004) for outstanding graduate students enrolled in the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Botany program or the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Plant Science program researching plant natural products and biochemistry, including students who are conducting research with the Michael Smith Laboratories. Professor Emeritus Towers (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.) served as the Head of the Department of Botany from 19641971. During his career he achieved many distinctions including becoming a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a recipient of the Societys Flavelle Medal for outstanding contributions to biological sciences, and receiving the Pergamon Phytochemistry Prize in 2000. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany in even numbered years and the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in odd numbered years, and in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. If there are no suitable applicants in that years graduate program, the alternative graduate program will be offered the opportunity to nominate applicants. |
| 100035 | 2025W | Samit and Reshma Sharma Graduate Scholarship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $4,800 have been made available through an endowment established by the Samit and Reshma Sharma Foundation for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference will be given to students studying biodiversity conservation, bio-based product development or sustainable forest management practices. Samit and Reshma have set up this endowment to recognize the breadth and depth of UBCs world-leading expertise in Forestry, as well as to promote research that not only recognizes the value of reflective stewardship of our natural resources but also advances work towards climate change mitigation and adaptation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100036 | 2025W | Samit and Reshma Sharma Graduate Scholarship in Mining Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,500 have been made available through an endowment established by the Samit and Reshma Sharma Foundation for outstanding Master of Applied Science students at the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. Preference will be given to students with specific interest and expertise in the environmental impacts of mining and/or corporate social responsibility. Samit and Reshma have set up this endowment to recognize the historical and economic importance of the mining industry in BC, and to promote opportunities through research and practice to mitigate the environmental impact of this industry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100037 | 2025W | Phil Lind Memorial Fellowship in Public Policy and Global Affairs | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A fellowship of $15,000 has been made available annually through a gift from the Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) in memory of Phil Lind (19432023) for an outstanding student entering the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA). Over the course of his career, Phil (B.A. 1966, J.D. 2002) worked with Ted Rogers to build a small radio and cable company into Rogers Communications Inc., and held several key positions including Vice-Chairman on the Board of Directors. As the founder and long-time Chair of CPAC, Phil gave Canadian voters unprecedented insight into democratic proceedings through House of Commons and other public policy programming. This long-standing commitment to supporting democratic debate, as well as a desire to recognize the importance of Canada-U.S. relations and his deep connection to UBC, led to the establishment, in 2015, of the ongoing Phil Lind Initiative, which invites prominent U.S. scholars, writers, and intellectuals to the SPPGA to share ideas with the UBC community. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100038 | 2025W | Dhahan Luminaries Award in Punjabi Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $20,000, valued at $10,000 each per year, have been made available annually through a gift from Barj S. Dhahan (B.A. 1983) and Rita Dhahan, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for graduate students entering a Masters program in the Faculty of Arts who are studying Punjabi Studies and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to domestic students. Conditional on the recipients continued satisfactory academic progress, the awards may be renewed for an additional year of study. This award celebrates the preservation and promotion of Punjabi culture, language, and literature in Punjab and its diasporas particularly in Canada, while also encouraging academic excellence, research, and a deeper understanding of Punjabi heritage. Barj and Rita established this award as an extension of the Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature and Luminaries program to empower students who are ensuring that the Punjabi legacy endures for generations to come. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100039 | 2025W | Dr. Norma Jean Murphy Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the estate of Dr. Norma Jean Murphy for outstanding graduate students in the School of Nursing with a focus on nursing research. Born in Charlottetown, Dr. Murphy (B.Sc.N., M.Sc. 1982, Ph.D.) earned her Bachelor in Nursing from Dalhousie University and after serving as a tenured professor at Dalhousie University’s School of Nursing for three decades, successfully obtained her Ph.D. from the University of South Australia in 2018. Driven by the inspiration of her parents, she dedicated her life to excellence, continuous learning, and unwavering service to her community and profession. Awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100040 | 2025W | Dr. Margaret Carlson Fellowship in Music | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $25,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Margaret A. Carlson (B.Sc. 1958, M.D. 1964) for outstanding graduate students in the UBC School of Music. Financial need may be considered. Music has always played a vital role in Dr. Carlsons life especially during the years when she practiced family medicine in Merritt, BC. Dr. Carlson created this award to assist students in pursuing their musical passions. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC School of Music, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100066 | 2025W | Canadian Mineral Processors Award in Mining Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,050 have been made available through an endowment established by the Canadian Mineral Processors (CMP), BC /Yukon Branch for Bachelor of Applied Science students studying Mining Engineering who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy through co-ops, internships, relevant volunteer work, or other related experiences. CMP, a Technical Society under the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum, originated from the Canadian Gold Metallurgists, with a core focus on cost-efficient ore milling and high recovery rates. Today, it upholds this tradition by prioritizing operator-centric goals, fostering innovation, and promoting widespread industry engagement and community fellowship. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. |
| 100099 | 2025W | B. C. Binning Memorial Fellowship in Visual Art | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $85,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Jessie Binning (19062007), in memory of B.C. Binning (19091976), for outstanding Master of Fine Arts students in the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory. Professor Emeritus B.C. Binning was an artist and an educator, known for his drawings that depicted BCs coastal scenes and his semi-abstract paintings. He founded the Department of Fine Arts at UBC in 1955 and served as its Head. In 1971, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was a contributing artist to West Coast Modernism which unified art, architecture and design. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100132 | 2025W | Buur-Thorlakson Family Entrance Award in Counselling Psychology | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Entrance awards totalling $5,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the Buur-Thorlakson family for Master of Education in Counselling Psychology students who demonstrate outstanding support for individuals through challenging circumstances, and outstanding examples of professional leadership. Preference will be given to students focusing on School Counselling. Through this award, the Buur-Thorlakson family would like to recognize and show gratitude for the contribution of the compassionate students who dedicate their career to supporting individuals who face mental health challenges. They acknowledge the importance of empathy and understanding in creating a supportive community where individuals feel validated, accepted, and empowered to seek help and support. It is their hope that access to skilled and empathetic counselling will foster more positive outcomes in individuals mental health journeys. In creating this award, they honor not only students exemplary efforts but also their enduring impact on the mental health landscape. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100165 | 2025W | Stephen Owen Memorial Award in Public Policy and Global Affairs | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,400 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Yosef Wosk, OC, OBC (B.A. 1971), along with additional gifts from family, friends and colleagues, in memory of Stephen Owen, KC, PC (19482023) for second-year graduate students in the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program who demonstrate a commitment to public service through community engagement, a spirit of challenging and advancing social justice initiatives, and a commitment to pursuing a career in public service. Stephen (LL.B. 1972, LL.M., M.B.A.) was a lawyer, politician and civil servant who held numerous positions throughout his career including Ombudsman for BC (19861992), Head of the Commission on Resources and the Environment (19921995) and Deputy Attorney General for BC (19951997). He was elected as a Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra (20002007) and held federal cabinet positions in three ministries: Western Economic Diversification, Public Works and Government Services and Minister of State for Sport. Following his political career, he became Vice-President, External, Legal and Community Relations at UBC. This award honours his unwavering dedication to the public good and to public service. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100166 | 2025W | YouLou Family Award | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,350 have been made available annually through a gift from two alumni (M.U.D. 2020) in honour of their parents, Azza Heiba, Azza Taher, Khaled Abdelfatah, and Hassan Yasser Ibrahim for graduate students in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture who demonstrate leadership. Preference will be given to international students and/or students enrolled in the Master of Urban Design program. Financial need may be considered. Azza Heiba, an interior designer, Azza Taher, an oncologist, Khaled Abdelfatah, an engineer and Hassan Yasser Ibrahim, a professor of architecture, travelled the world for education and learning. They recognize the value and profound impact of travel, supporting those aspiring to be well-rounded global citizens. The YouLou family has joined together to establish this award to celebrate the familys commitment to education and life-long learning. In keeping with the familys values, this gift represents a waqf which, in the Arabic language, refers to a charitable donation that benefits the greater good of society. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100198 | 2025W | Jane Fleming Memorial Scholarship in Geography | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,100 have been available through an endowment established by the Estate of Jane Isabel Fleming for outstanding women enrolled in a graduate program in the Department of Geography. Jane (19452022) was an experienced land use planner and President of Jane Fleming & Associates. Her career extended to senior roles with Western Land Consultants, the City of Edmonton, CN Real Estate, and Larco Investments. Her dedication was reflected in her service on various boards. She contributed to organizations such as YWCA Vancouver, North Shore Waterfront Industrial Users Association, Vancouver Community College, Vancouver International Airport Authority, and Columbia Power Corp. This award honours her dedication to advancing opportunities for women in the field of geography. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Geography, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100264 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation BC Scholarship in Accounting for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from the Chartered Professional Accountants Education Foundation of BC for a First Nations, Inuit or Metis student of Canada entering third year in the Bachelor of Management program at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The recipient will have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in core accounting courses. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Management. |
| 100297 | 2025W | Jiang Family Centennial Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $7,200 have been made available through an endowment established by the Jiang family for outstanding domestic students entering directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued good academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). Inspired by Jiang Minde, the Jiang family have a history of supporting education through philanthropy. Jiang Minde established the Future Fund as a student aid assistance fund to support students and families in Fuyang district in China, philanthropic work that received a number of awards for its profound impact on under-served communities. The Jiang family are proud to continue this legacy by supporting UBC students. The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 100330 | 2025W | LLED Graduate Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards have been made available annually through the Department of Language and Literacy Education (LLED) for graduate students in LLED, enrolled in the Literacy Education (LITR), Modern Languages Education (MLED), and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) programs. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Language and Literacy Education, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100396 | 2025W | Corbishley Family Graduate Award in Science | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totaling $9,750 have been made available through an endowment established by Douglas (B.A.Sc. 1959) and Diane Corbishley, along with matching funds from the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, for graduate students in any program within the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The awards are established by Doug and Diane in recognition of their long history in the Okanagan Valley and their enduring commitment to making a positive difference for UBCs Okanagan campus. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science. |
| 100429 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation BC Award in Accounting for International Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from the Chartered Professional Accountants Education Foundation of BC for an international undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Bachelor of Management program at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated commitment to pursuing a Chartered Professional Accounting designation and who has financial need. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Management. |
| 100463 | 2025W | Bennett Jones Entrance Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Bennett Jones LLP for a domestic student entering the first-year of the J.D. program who demonstrates leadership, community involvement and/or academic excellence. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates an interest in business law or commercial litigation. Founded in Calgary in 1922 by named partners R.B. Bennett and Mac Jones, Bennett Jones is a Canadian business law firm that has grown from a small firm of 10 lawyers to over 500 lawyers. For over a century, Bennett Jones has expanded its presence, starting with its first location in Calgary to six offices across Canada and an office in New York, USA. Their services encompass corporate law, litigation, regulatory and environmental affairs, and tax consultancy. Bennett Jones is committed to fostering excellence and innovation within the legal field and established this award to provide students with opportunities for growth and success in their legal careers. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 100464 | 2025W | Ted Rogers Future Leader Centennial Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $134,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Rogers Communications Inc. for outstanding domestic students entering undergraduate programs directly from secondary school. Each award should be valued at $6,700. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. Preference will be given to students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued good academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). Rogers is one of Canadas leading wireless, cable and media company that provides connectivity and entertainment to Canadian consumers and businesses across the country. The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 100465 | 2025W | Ted Rogers Legacy Centennial Scholars Award in Technology | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $75,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Rogers Communications Inc. for outstanding domestic students entering either the Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science program directly from secondary school. Each award should be valued at $25,000. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. Preference will be given to students entering programs related to Computer Science or Computer Engineering, and to students who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued good academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). Rogers is one of Canadas leading wireless, cable and media company that provides connectivity and entertainment to Canadian consumers and businesses across the country. The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 100594 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award | International Student Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Welcome awards valued at $5,000 each are offered to new international students starting in the first year of an undergraduate degree program at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia. Award recipients must have selected their Okanagan degree as their first-choice degree program in their application for admission to the University. |
| 100660 | 2025W | Deputy Vice Chancellor Scholarship for Continuing Indigenous Students | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarships (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Scholarships valued at up to $1,000 are offered by the University of British Columbia Okanagan to the top 20% of continuing domestic Indigenous undergraduate students entering second, third, or fourth year at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. These scholarships recognize the value of continuing Indigenous students and their academic achievement. |
| 100693 | 2025W | Faculty of Science Master’s Tuition Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Funded by the Faculty of Science, awards are offered annually to students who are registered full-time in a thesis-based Master’s degree program and whose primary supervisor is a faculty member in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 100726 | 2025W | Edwin S.H. Leong International Leaders Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | A $15,000 entrance award has been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Edwin S.H. Leong, LLD, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for outstanding international students entering university directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution to any undergraduate program. This is a merit based entrance award that is not renewable and is not dependent on final grades. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Edwin Leong (B.Sc. 1973) founded his property development company, Tai Hung Fai Group, in 1977. The group has been engaged in charitable initiatives since 2005. The Tai Hung Fai Charitable Foundation was established in 2013 to support the companys philanthropic efforts, including helping disadvantaged elders and underprivileged children, and providing scholarships and supporting the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging at UBC. The awards are made on the recommendation of International Student Initiative. |
| 100727 | 2025W | Chris Orvig Doctoral Prize in Chemistry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Chemistry (Vancouver) | V | Prizes totalling $2,450 have been made available through an endowment established by friends, family, students and colleagues in honor of Dr. Chris Orvig for graduate students in the Faculty of Science studying Chemistry who have written the highest-ranking Ph.D. thesis. Dr. Orvig was a faculty member and Director of the Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry Group at UBC Chemistry from 1984 until his retirement in December 2022. His research focused on the roles of metal ions in the etiology, diagnosis, and therapy of disease. During his long career at UBC, Chris trained a large number of graduate students, many of whom now have positions in industry and academia around the world. The awards are made on the recommendation of Department of Chemistry. |
| 100759 | 2025W | 1970s & 1980s Thunderbird Lightweight Rowing Alumni Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,150, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by varsity lightweight rowing alumni from the 1970s and 1980s for members of the UBC Thunderbirds Rowing Team, in any year of study, who demonstrate leadership and dedication to their team. Preference will be given to lightweight rowers. These lightweight rowing alumni appreciate the lessons learned and personal growth they experienced during their time rowing at UBC and take great pride in being able to support current and future lightweight rowers who are carrying on the tradition of UBC rowing excellence. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Mens and Womens Rowing Head Coaches, and the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 100760 | 2025W | Seshadri Family Award in Marketing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Simon Seshadri (B.Com. 1988, M.B.A.) for Bachelor of Commerce students who demonstrate both an interest in Marketing and financial need. Preference will be given to students who graduated from a secondary school in British Columbia. While a student at UBC, Simon served as the AMS President and as a student representative on the Universitys Board of Governors. Since UBC, Simon has held international marketing roles with GE Healthcare and Bausch Lomb, Philips Consumer Lifestyle in Japan and North America, Boots Healthcare in the United Kingdom and Japan, and as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Lifecycle Management at CooperVision. Simon is proud to establish this award to recognize the profound impact that his UBC education and experience have had on his life and his career, and is excited to support students who share his passion for marketing and who will benefit from financial assistance. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 100761 | 2025W | Song Family Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $4,300 have been made available through an endowment established by Daniel J. Song, KC, (B.A. 2003, J.D. 2006) in honour of his parents, Kwan Heon Song and Soon Hee Song, for domestic second- or third-year J.D. students of East and/or South-East Asian heritage who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to advocacy and social justice. Preference will be given to students who are of Korean heritage and/or have demonstrated barriers to accessing a legal education. Ordinarily, one student will receive the award each year. Daniels parents emigrated from South Korea in 1977, and this award celebrates their sacrifices, resilience and values of hard work and determination that have shaped the familys success. The award aims to foster a legacy of empowerment, inspire future generations, and contribute to the diversity and inclusivity of the legal profession. Daniel, a graduate of Peter A. Allard School of Law, has practiced exclusively as a criminal defence lawyer and was appointed Queens Counsel in 2022. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 100762 | 2025W | GeoComply Award for Women in Business Leadership | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from GeoComply Solutions Inc. for women in the Bachelor of Commerce program who demonstrate leadership and an interest in technology. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in cybersecurity. Since its inception in 2011, GeoComply Solutions Inc. has been dedicated to enhancing internet safety and advancing representation of women in the technology industry, inspired by the knowledge that diverse perspectives and talents are essential for innovation and progress. Their advanced compliance and anti-fraud solutions simplify the complex task of combating online fraud across various industries, including financial services, media, child protection, gaming, and more. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 100825 | 2025W | McCall MacBain UBC Leadership Awards for Indigenous Students | Indigenous Students Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Renewable awards totalling $37,500, valued at $7,500 each per year, have been made available annually through a gift from the McCall MacBain Foundation for First Nations, Inuit, or Mtis students of Canada entering an undergraduate program at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus from the Access Studies Program. Recipients will have demonstrated commitment to leadership and service in their communities and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Consideration is given to qualities such as resilience, empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to grow as a leader. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). The McCall MacBain Foundation nurtures transformational leadership by providing students with opportunities to build practical tools, develop networks, and access role-models, inspiring them to take meaningful risks, stretch their intellectual curiosity, and go beyond conventional paths. The awards are made on the recommendation of Indigenous Programs and Services in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 100891 | 2025W | Clifford Alexander Robson and Else Loella Robson Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $75,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Else Loella Robson (1924-2018), in memory of her husband Clifford Alexander Robson (1916-1957), for outstanding graduate students with disabilities entering the fifth or sixth year of a Ph.D. program. Clifford (B.Com. 1938) was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, and worked as a sales manager at a lumber mill. Else (nee Panum) was born in Aabenraa, Denmark, and immigrated to Canada in the 1950s. Clifford and Else were married in 1952, and resided in Burnaby, British Columbia. Else experienced macular degeneration later in her life and was supported by ophthalmologists in the UBC Faculty of Medicine. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, in consultation with the Centre for Accessibility. |
| 100957 | 2025W | Coal Harbour Law Entrance Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Coal Harbour Law for domestic students entering the first year of the J.D. program who demonstrate academic excellence. Coal Harbour Law is a boutique law firm specializing in various practice areas such as business law, litigation, real estate and immigration. Established with the hope of greater success as a collective, their team is comprised of lawyers, advocates and entrepreneurs who share a commitment to excellence in legal education. Coal Harbour Law established this award to support promising law students. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 101024 | 2025W | Deans Public Interest Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually for J.D. students in need of financial support who are participating in international or domestic public interest internships/externships sponsored by non-profit or governmental organizations. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at no more than $2,000. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 101025 | 2025W | Jane Irwin Undergraduate Scholarship in Art History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory | V | Two $2,500 scholarships have been made available annually through a gift from Jane Irwin (B.A. 1990) for outstanding Bachelor of Arts students majoring in Art History. Jane is a Vancouver-based artist, advocate for the visual arts and art collector. She and her husband Ross Hill have been collecting contemporary art for over 15 years, and work to support and promote the Canadian art scene. Jane is the former Chair of the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Acquisitions Committee and served on the Board of Trustees of the Vancouver Art Galley from 20082017 and 20192020. She established this scholarship to support the next generation of art historians. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory. |
| 101027 | 2025W | Steven Ngo Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $2,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Steven Ngo (B.Sc. 2008, J.D. 2014) for outstanding first-year J.D. students of East and/or Southeast Asian heritage. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated involvement and/or leadership in the Asian community. Steven is an experienced corporate, commercial and technology lawyer. He has been named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer Magazine and received the BC Medal of Good Citizenship to honour his work advocating for victims of hate crimes. He is the co-founder of a chapter of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) in Alberta and past president of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (British Columbia) Society and the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Western. Beyond his professional endeavors, Steven is the co-founder of Beyond the A, an organization dedicated to destigmatizing mental health in the legal profession. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 101191 | 2025W | Mary M Young Global Citizen Award (Tuition) | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Awards totalling $45,800 have been made available through an endowment established by Mary M. Young and The University of British Columbia. The awards are offered to outstanding international students from one of the United World Colleges who would otherwise be financially unable to pursue post-secondary education. Preference is given to graduates of Pearson College UWC. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs, or commitment to community service. |
| 101221 | 2025W | Sally Yue Lin Award in Population and Public Health | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Sally Yue Lin (M.P.H. 2015) for domestic students in the School of Population and Public Health with disabilities related to neurodiversity and/or mental health. Preference will be given to Master of Public Health students. When she was a student, Sally received a transformational award that enabled her to have career opportunities that she would not otherwise have been able to afford. Since graduating from UBC, Sally established a career coaching service alongside her career in health research, public policy, and program implementation. This service focuses specifically on supporting equity-deserving professionals to find and retain their desired work. While she is aware that one award cannot address all the challenges that students with disabilities related to neurodiversity and/or mental health may face during their studies, Sally hopes that this award can alleviate some of the financial pressures that compound these disabilities, while honouring her clients, colleagues, and friends who have had similar experiences in the process. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 101287 | 2025W | Shig Kobayashi Memorial Award in Pharmacy | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $2,500 have been made available annually through a gift from friends and family in memory of Shigeo Shig Kobayashi (19322021) for outstanding students in the Entry-to-Practice Pharm.D. program. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to their community or significant achievement in a team sport. Shig (B.Sc. (Pharm.) 1958) was a pharmacist and passionate advocate for university education. He was also an active participant, coach and supporter of team sports. Shig started his career in 1958 at Galloway Ellis Drugs in Kamloops, BC, became a partner in 1965, sole owner in 1988 and retired in 1993. During this time, he also tutored chemistry students and assessed pharmacy qualifying exams for many years. Thanks to Shigs influence, all four of his children pursued post-secondary education. Shigs legacy encompasses not only his professional success but also the enduring impact of his advocacy for education and devotion to team sports and community. This award celebrates Shigs life and his contributions to the pharmacy profession. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 101291 | 2025W | Earthshot Foundations Terranaut Graduate Scholarship in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two $10,000 scholarships have been made available annually through a gift from Earthshot Foundation for outstanding graduate students entering the TRANSFOR-M (Transatlantic Forestry Master) program. Subject to continued academic standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a second year. The Earthshot Foundation, established in 2008, is dedicated to environmental preservation, clean energy transition and designing sustainable systems. The term Terranaut is central to the Foundations mission, representing individuals who are dedicated to exploring and protecting Earths ecosystems. The Foundation is establishing this award to support students commitment and dedication to fostering the preservation and sustainable management of forests, which are vital for sustaining environmental balance and enhancing the welfare of communities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101292 | 2025W | Ruth P. Glenen MBA Entrance Award for Women | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two $35,000 entrance awards have been made available annually in memory of Ruth P. Glenen through a gift from 11:11 Charitable Foundation for outstanding domestic students who are women entering the Master of Business Administration program. Ruth (B.A., M.B.A.) worked as an executive assistant at Nesbitt Thomson while attending night classes to obtain her B.A. in 1980 and M.B.A. in 1985 from Concordia University. She forged an impressive career in venture capital, mentored many young women and advocated for womens education. The foundation established this award to honour Ruths legacy, support women in business, and foster a mutually supportive and self-sustaining network of recipients and future collaborators. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Robert H. Lee Graduate School. |
| 101293 | 2025W | Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre Graduate Community Achievement Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $2,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre for a master’s student in a Pediatric Dentistry program who demonstrates outstanding community involvement during their clinical rotation at the Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101294 | 2025W | SAG Conference Award Foundation Graduate Award in Mining Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $25,000 have been made available annually through a gift from SAG Conference Award Foundation for outstanding Faculty of Applied Science graduate students studying mining engineering who demonstrate an interest in the study and field of comminution. The SAG Conference Award Foundation supports the advancement of knowledge and education in comminution and related areas. They created this award to encourage the next generation of engineers and researchers to contribute to the industrys growth and innovation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101295 | 2025W | Ilmar Weemees Memorial Award in Civil Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,500 have been made available annually through a gift from ConeTec, in memory of Ilmar A. Weemees (19642024), for graduate students in the Department of Civil Engineering who demonstrate an interest in in-situ testing and/or geophysical methods for solving geotechnical programs. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate strong collaboration skills. Ilmar (B.A.Sc. 1987, M.A.Sc. 1990) joined ConeTec in May 1989 and introduced a technique still widely used by the company today. He developed early data processing software and innovative testing methods, shaping ConeTecs use of geophysical techniques both on land and underwater. His expertise in in-situ testing and geophysical techniques contributed to ConeTecs ongoing innovation and success in the field. The award was created to honour Ilmars significant contributions and dedication to geotechnical engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101296 | 2025W | FASS IGS Graduate Field Research Award | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The FASS IGS Graduate Field Research Award is a competitive award for MA or PhD students who undertake field researchin a location outside of the Okanagan Valleyduring one of the winter academic terms. The Award provides funding for graduate students undertaking fieldwork when the requisite timing of their thesis-related field research prevents them from holding Teaching Assistant positions normally offered by UBCO. Note: A student cannot hold a TAship for an online course while holding this award. The value of the award is $6500. |
| 101320 | 2025W | George M. Cummins Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available through an endowment established by George Cummins (B.Com., M.B.A., LL.B. 1971) for domestic students entering the J.D. program. George spent most of his professional career as a professor teaching domestic and foreign taxation and business law, as well as holding external non-academic positions in business, law and taxation. George hopes the award, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of his graduation from UBC, will have a significant impact on future generations of students in helping them to achieve their legal aspirations. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 101353 | 2025W | Pieter VandenBos Memorial Award in Football | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,950, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by Jim Pattison Lease, in memory of Pieter VandenBos (19612023), for members of the UBC Thunderbirds Football team, in any year of study, who demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, determination and resilience. Pieter (B.A. 1983), a member of the 1982 Vanier Cup champion team, was an offensive lineman and the fourth overall pick in the 1983 Canada Football League (CFL) draft. He played seven seasons in the CFL before ending his career with the BC Lions in 1989. After his football career, Pieter applied his leadership skills into a successful career in sales, eventually joining Jim Pattison Lease in 2015 as the Regional Sales Director of the Pacific Region. Jim Pattison Lease, a proud member of the Jim Pattison Group, offers vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions to public and commercial sector enterprises. This award has been established to celebrate Pieters determination to elevate and uplift those around him. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 101354 | 2025W | Bing Thom Undergraduate Award in Architecture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | Awards totalling $4,650 have been made available through an endowment established by the Architecture Foundation of BC in collaboration with the Bing Thom Foundation, in memory of Bing Thom (19402016), for fourth-year undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism program who demonstrate creativity, innovative thinking and recognize the transformative potential of architecture to inspire communities to act and grow. Bing (B.Arch. 1966, M.Arch., LL.D. 2008) established Bing Thom Architects in 1982 and the Bing Thom Foundation. His urban designs transformed Whalley, BC with SFU Central City, and Fort Worth, Texas with the Trinity Uptown Plan, Tarrant County College, and Trinity River Flood Plain. His posthumous works are the Woodridge Library in Washington, DC, the Allard Hall at MacEwan University in Edmonton, the SFU Sustainable Energy Engineering Building in Surrey, the Xi Qu Theatre Hong Kong, the University of Chicago in Hong Kong, and the Butterfly in Vancouver. Bing received the 2011 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. |
| 101355 | 2025W | Henry and Irene Ward Centennial Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $10,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Gerald Weeks, in memory of Henry (18931948) and Irene Ward (19172003), for outstanding domestic students entering directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Preference will be given to students from single-parent families. Subject to continued good academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). Gerald Weeks, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at UBC, grew up in a single-parent family in England with his mother, Irene Ward and grandfather, Henry Ward who instilled in him the importance of education and social justice. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 101386 | 2025W | Backman Family Travel Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Two $5,000 awards have been made available annually through a gift from Charles Backman to support undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry attending an international Forestry Field School or the Haida Gwaii Semester program who demonstrate an interest in conflict resolution processes. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. The Backman family’s links to the BC forestry industry go back to the early 1900s with his grandfather, Carl Backman. Charles’ parents Arvid Bill Backman (19191998) and Elizabeth Backman (19232016) attended UBC. Bill (B.A.Sc. 1943, M.F. 1993) served as Treasurer of the AMS and Elizabeth (B.A. 1945, B.S.W. 1946) received the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal in recognition of her volunteer work. In the last 50 years, Charles has earned six university degrees, showcasing a lifelong commitment to learning. He earned a B.Sc. in Forestry and an M.B.A. from UBC, an M.A. in International Studies and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington, a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary, and an M.Sc. in Quantitative Finance from the University of London in 2023. He has had a long career in academia and forest resource management. Charles established this award to help students develop conflict resolution skills through exploring international and intercultural issues in forestry, focusing on social and political aspects. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 101387 | 2025W | Sean Barron and Family Award in Accounting | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $7,500 award has been made available annually by Sean Barron for third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce students with a specialization in Accounting. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and community involvement. Sean (B.Com. 1997) is a proud UBC alum who looks back on his academic years with fondness and credits the faculty and staff he encountered for preparing him for a career that began in public accounting and led to the hedge fund industry. The award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 101388 | 2025W | Vancouver Canucks Alumni Foundation Thunderbird Award in Womens Hockey | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $5,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from the Vancouver Canucks Alumni Foundation for outstanding members of the UBC Womens Varsity Hockey team in any year of study. Preference will be given to students who reside in BC. The Vancouver Canucks Alumni Foundation is composed of former NHL players, hockey supporters, coaches and staff. The Foundation supports hockey across British Columbia by organizing events, fundraising and providing scholarships for players who wish to pursue post-secondary education. This award has been established in honour of Carol L. Wasylyk. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 101389 | 2025W | Dorothy Margaret Covello Memorial Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $5,900 have been made available annually through a gift from The Covello Family Charitable Fund, in memory of Dorothy Margaret Covello (ne Smithers), for outstanding domestic students entering the first-year of the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program who demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities. Preference will be given to students entering from a high school in Northern BC or from a rural area in BC. Dorothy (19311965) was born in Vanderhoof and was a high school graduate from Prince George. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at UBC in 1953. Her husband Tom, originally from Thorold, Ontario, was dedicated to his work on construction projects in Western Canada. Tragically, they both lost their lives in the CP Flight 21 crash at 100 Mile House in July 1965. To honour Dorothys memory, the award has been established to support future students in Pharmaceutical Sciences, encouraging them to pursue their dreams with the same passion and commitment that she exemplified. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 101390 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation of BC Peter Norwood DAP Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Diploma in Accounting | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Chartered Professional Accountants Education Foundation (CPAEF) of BC, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, in honour of Peter Norwood, for students enrolled in the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP). Recipients must demonstrate financial need and be intent on pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Preference will be given to international students. A dedicated and highly regarded instructor for over 20 years, Peter Norwood, FCPA, FCA, FCMA played an instrumental role in the creation of UBCs Diploma in Accounting Program. This award honors his contributions and efforts to advance and develop educational pathways and programs for chartered professional accountants. CPAEF aims to support and advance business and accounting education across BC by enhancing the quality and quantity of students entering the accounting profession. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business, in consultation with the Diploma in Accounting Program. |
| 101419 | 2025W | Mortgage Investment Association of BC Scholarship in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $1,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from the Mortgage Investment Association of BC (MIABC) for an outstanding student in the Bachelor of Commerce program with a specialization in finance or real estate. Formed in 1917, MIABC is comprised of commercial and residential lenders, banks, trust companies, life insurance companies, mortgage companies and credit unions, along with mortgage insurers, appraisers, law firms, accountants, environmental consultants, mortgage brokers and technology suppliers. MIABC aims to foster interaction and networking among members. The award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 101454 | 2025W | GHD Foundation Award in Engineering for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $3,125 have been made available annually through a gift from GHD Foundation for First Nations, Inuit, or Mtis students of Canada in second-, third-, or fourth-year of the Bachelor of Applied Science program. Preference will be given to students who are in third-year and demonstrate financial need. Established in 1928, GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design, and construction expertise. In 2020, the GHD Foundation was established with a focus on promoting equitable access to science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education. The foundation aims to foster a more diverse workforce, promote diversity and expand access for underrepresented individuals in these fields. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 101455 | 2025W | Paul Gill Award in Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,000 award has been made available annually by Paul Gill (B.Com. 2011) for a Bachelor of Commerce student with a specialization in Entrepreneurship who demonstrates innovation and an exceptional work ethic. Preference will be given to a Canadian citizen with financial need. Paul, the Founder and CEO of Naked & Saucy, left his corporate position at a marketing company to establish his own cooking sauce business which values nutritious and ethically sourced ingredients. By establishing this award, Paul hopes to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and celebrate their initiative. The award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 101457 | 2025W | Parkland NITEP Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Five awards of $5,000 each have been made available annually through a gift from Parkland Refining for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students enrolled in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP) program who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students who originate from a community on Vancouver Island, or from a rural community. Parkland Refining is a Canadian convenience store operator and independent petroleum products and fuel retailing company based out of Calgary, Alberta. The company serves customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region and Central and South America through a large portfolio of diverse brands. Parkland Refining is involved with electric vehicle charging, renewable fuels, solar energy and compliance and carbon offset trading. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Educations Indigenous Education Department. |
| 101518 | 2025W | The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation Graduate Award in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $26,500 have been made available through an endowment established by The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation, along with matching funds from The University of British Columbia, for full-time, thesis-based PhD in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing students at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Recipients will have a Registered Nurse designation, strong academic standing and financial need. The awards are established in recognition of The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundations enduring commitment to education and healthcare in the Southern Interior Region. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 101551 | 2025W | Dr. Sandy Hilton Award in Management for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Sandy Hilton, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for First Nations, Inuit or Metis students of Canada entering first-year in the Bachelor of Management program at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership or volunteer involvement with community and have financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 101584 | 2025W | Jerry Sauder Memorial Award in Womens Soccer | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $6,000, ordinarily valued at $3,000 each, have been made available annually through a gift from the Doug and Trudy Peden Foundation, in memory of Jerry Sauder (19482021), for members of the UBC Thunderbirds Womens Soccer team, in any year of study, who demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, outstanding performance and commitment to their team. Jerry (LL.B. 1972), a previous President of the Doug and Trudy Peden Foundation, was active in community affairs in BC. As well as participating in several fundraising committees, foundation boards and organizations, he served as President of the Union Club of BC from 1998 to 1999. This award has been named in Jerrys memory to reflect his significant contributions to the Doug and Trudy Peden Foundation and his hard-working values. Passionate about supporting female athletes, the Doug and Trudy Peden Foundation was established in honour of Doug, an exceptional Canadian athlete and sports editor, and his wife Trudy after her passing. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 101585 | 2025W | Tomas Yebes Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through gifts from counsel Richard Fowler, KC, Don Sorochan, KC, and Marilyn Sandford, KC, in honour of Tomas Yebes, for students in the J.D. program who have made exceptional contributions to the UBC Innocence Project. Tomas was wrongfully convicted for the murder of his two sons in 1983 and was exonerated after nearly 40 years through the work of counsel, expert witnesses and students from the UBC Innocence Project at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. This award celebrates Tomas remarkable humility and unwavering determination in proving his innocence. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 101650 | 2025W | Corporate Counsel Externship Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $3,000 have been made available annually to second- or third-year J.D. students enrolled in the Corporate Counsel Externship at the Peter A. Allard School of Law who have demonstrated excellence in business law and exceptional service to their placement organization’s in-house legal team and business stakeholders. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Adjunct Professor of the Corporate Counsel Externship and the Director of the Centre for Business Law at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 101651 | 2025W | Stone Ph.D. Fellowship in Wealth and Income Inequality | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $240,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation for doctoral students in the Vancouver School of Economics entering their third year or higher, whose research and studies are related to income and wealth inequality. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $20,000 per year and renewed for a second year, conditional on the recipient’s continued satisfactory academic progress. The Stone Centre on Wealth and Income Inequality, established by the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation, created these fellowships to support students and advance research related to income disparity and economic inequality in our societies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101652 | 2025W | Doctor of Dental Medicine Achievement Award for Continuing International Students | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Awards totalling up to the full cost of tuition have been made available annually for continuing international students in the Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) program. Recipients must have previously completed at least 24 credits towards their degree or meet the requirements of the DMD Program, demonstrate academic achievement and engagement with their program. The awards are distributed on a one-time basis and cannot be renewed. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in consultation with the International Student Initiative. |
| 101683 | 2025W | Doctor of Dental Medicine Entrance Scholarship for International Students | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Scholarships totalling up to the full cost of tuition have been made available annually for outstanding international students entering the Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) program. The awards are distributed on a one-time basis and cannot be renewed. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in consultation with the International Student Initiative. |
| 101684 | 2025W | Doctor of Dental Medicine Continuation Award for International Students | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Awards totalling up to the full cost of tuition have been made available annually for international students enrolled in the Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) program who fail to meet the renewal criteria for the Doctor of Dental Medicine Major Entrance Scholarship for International Students and have experienced circumstances that affected their academic performance in the previous Winter Session. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry in consultation with the International Student Initiative. |
| 101716 | 2025W | Mary Joan Mitchell Centennial Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Renewable entrance awards totalling $35,000 have been made available through an endowment established by the estate of Mary Joan Mitchell (19302021) for outstanding domestic students entering the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued good academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). After attending the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Toronto, Joan (B.A., B.Lib.) travelled across Europe with her father before joining the British Columbia Legislative Library in Victoria where she eventually retired as Branch Head in 1985. Joan was a 60-year member of the University Womens Club who served as secretary and treasurer of the Bursary Committee, as well as a board member of the BC Library Association and the Institute of Victoria Librarians. Beyond librarianship, she was a member of the St. Marys Church Womens Guild and captain of the James Bay Girl Guides troop for many years. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 101749 | 2025W | Dr. Wilma Ethel Elias Scholarship in Chemistry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $8,300 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Dr. Wilma Ethel Elias (1925-2018) for female graduate students studying chemistry. Dr. Elias was the first woman to obtain a Ph.D. at UBC. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101784 | 2025W | Dr. Maurice Williams and Linda Williams Award in History | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Renewable awards totalling $3,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Maury Williams and Linda Williams, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for undergraduate students entering third year in the Bachelor of Arts at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. These awards are offered to students majoring in History with preference given to students with demonstrated academic excellence and financial need. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a second year of study. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $1,750. The awards are made possible by Dr. Maurice (Maury) Williams, Professor Emeritus of History in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and his wife Linda Williams, in recognition of their deep commitment to the humanities. Dr. Williams focused his teaching and scholarship on early and modern Europe and the Kettle Valley Railway. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of History and Sociology. |
| 101815 | 2025W | Stantec Scholarship in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | A $2,000 scholarship has been made available annually through a gift from Stantec for an outstanding undergraduate student entering the third or fourth year in the Bachelor of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the School of Engineering. |
| 101881 | 2025W | Aisha S. Uduman Memorial Award for Graduate Students in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available through an endowment established by family and friends, in memory of Aisha S. Uduman (19922024), for graduate students in the Faculty of Forestry who demonstrate a strong interest in wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship. Ordinarily, one student will receive the award each year. Aisha (B.A. 2015, M.Sc. 2020), a dedicated scholar known for her interdisciplinary approach and unwavering commitment to the protection of wildlife and ecosystems, pursued her passion for the natural world at UBC, where she completed a masters degree in Forestry. Her acclaimed research on leopards in Sri Lanka, conducted with the Wildlife Coexistence Lab in Forest Resources Management, earned her widespread recognition from peers and mentors alike. This award honours Aishas legacy by supporting students who share her passion for conservation and are driven to make a meaningful impact in these fields. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101882 | 2025W | Dunsky Energy Climate Advisors Award in Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two $5,000 awards have been made available annually through a gift from Dunsky Energy Climate Advisors for domestic graduate students in the Master of Engineering Leadership program. Recipients will demonstrate leadership and commitment to driving positive change in the clean energy transition and the fight against climate change. Founded in 2004, Dunsky Energy Climate Advisors work with governments, utilities, non-profits and corporations across North America to accelerate the transition to clean energy. Through this award they aim to support students emerging as changemakers in the field. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101883 | 2025W | A. D. Mufti Scholarship in Forest Management | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Aftab A. Mufti, OC (B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D.), in memory of A. D. Mufti (19031955), for graduate students in the Faculty of Forestry studying forest management practices to help mitigate environmental disasters such as flooding and wildfires. A. D. Mufti was born in Sind, Pakistan. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Bombay and received a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of Edinburgh in 1930. As a scholar in botanical sciences, he served as Divisional Forest Officer in Bombay, and later as Conservator and Chief Conservator of Forests in Sind, with his contributions focused on growing and preserving forests in the region. Dr. Aftab Mufti is establishing this award to honour his fathers dedication to forestry and to support students pursuing studies in forest management and environmental conservation. Dr. Aftab Mufti is a Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba, where he introduced Civionics Engineering to monitor deteriorating infrastructure. He holds multiple patents for the steel-free bridge deck concept he developed and has received 24 awards, including the Order of Canada. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101884 | 2025W | Gayle J. E. Harris Memorial Award in Library and Information Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $1,800 have been made available through an endowment established by Barb Hart Harris (B.A. 1957, M.Ed.), in memory of her daughter Gayle J. E. Harris (B.A., M.L.I.S. 1999), for domestic M.L.I.S. students who have encountered social and/or economic barriers to accessing a graduate-level education. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a commitment to public and/or community service. After graduating from UBC, Gayle worked as the Children’s Librarian at the Whalley Branch and its replacement, the Surrey City Centre Library, for 20 years. Gayle was passionate about serving the literacy development needs of the diverse Whalley community and was instrumental in bringing early literacy programming to Surrey Libraries. She was particularly proud of her role as the organizer of the Surrey Libraries’ Young Adult Writing Contest, which she expanded over 14 years. During her time at UBC, Gayle received a number of bursaries and awards that supported her education and rewarded her for academic achievement. The bursary that Gayle received as she transitioned into the second-year of the M.L.I.S. program is the specific motivation for Barb to establish this award in Gayles memory, in order to support students who have experienced their own barriers to accessing education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Information, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101885 | 2025W | Elsie E. (Perry) Paterson Award in Nursing for Indigenous Students | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,600 have been made available through an endowment established by Douglas D. Paterson, in memory of his mother Elsie E. (Perry) Paterson (19051995), for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada in a graduate program in the School of Nursing who demonstrate a commitment to culturally safe care. After her early life and education in Nova Scotia, Elsie moved to the West Coast and found profound meaning and fulfilment in her work as a nurse with First Nations communities, primarily on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. During her career and beyond, she was a strong advocate for the health and wellbeing of the communities she served and expressed an enduring appreciation for the relationships she was able to forge through the nursing profession. As well as honouring Elsie’s life and career, this award is being established to ensure financial barriers are removed wherever possible for Indigenous students to enter the nursing profession. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101886 | 2025W | Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Empowerment Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $33,222 have been made available annually through a gift from the Foundation David R. Graham for outstanding students who hold French citizenship and are enrolled in the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program in the Resources, Energy, and Sustainability stream. Ordinarily, each scholarship will be valued at $39,742. The Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Empowerment (CARE) Program supports the next generation of climate-conscious global leaders who have the knowledge, skills and experience to generate hands-on solutions to address the climate crisis. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101887 | 2025W | Peter Scott Scholarship in Geography | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Peter Scott (B.A. 1989, B.Ed. 1992) and Karen Kruse for graduate students in the Department of Geography studying hydrology or fluvial geomorphology. This award honours Peter’s lifelong experience with geography as a student, teacher and world traveller. Peter and Karen established this award to support students who are engaged in the vital study of water systems and landscape formation to cultivate a deeper understanding of pressing environmental challenges. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Geography, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 101914 | 2025W | UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | UBC Library | A | Prizes totalling $8,950 have been made available through an endowment established by gifts from donors , including the estate of Mary Joan Mitchell (19302021), to the UBC Library, for undergraduate students on the UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan campuses who have demonstrated significant inquiry using the Library, its resources, and collections, as well as significant ability to capture in writing and reflect learning about the use of the Librarys resources and the research and information gathering process. After attending the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Toronto, Joan (B.A., B.Lib.) travelled across Europe with her father before joining the British Columbia Legislative Library in Victoria where she eventually retired as Branch Head in 1985. Joan was a 60-year member of the University Womens Club who served as secretary and treasurer of the Bursary Committee, as well as a board member of the BC Library Association and the Institute of Victoria Librarians. This prize was established to highlight the critical role that the Library plays in student academic success at UBC. The prizes are made on the recommendation of the Library Prize Adjudication Panel. |
| 101980 | 2025W | Dr. Joan L. Bottorff Graduate Scholarship in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Scholarships totalling $3,500 have been made available through an endowment for students entering first year of the Ph.D. in Nursing program in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Recipients will have Registered Nurse designation. Ordinarily, one student will receive the award each year. Dr. Joan Bottorff, a Professor of Nursing at UBC for over 30 years, has significantly contributed to nursing research and training, mentoring numerous graduate students. Her legacy is further highlighted by her tenure as the Director of the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 102014 | 2025W | Margo Jacobson Award in Teacher Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Jeff and Jeremy Jacobson in honour of their mother, Margo Jacobson, for B.Ed. teacher candidates whose practicum took place in a Kindergarten to Grade 3 classroom and who demonstrate social and/or economic barriers to accessing higher education. Known as Mrs. J by her students, this award has been established to celebrate a big milestone birthday, as well as her continued service to teaching, with more than 50 years having passed since her first teaching role in a Vancouver School Board elementary school. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 102015 | 2025W | Novarc Technologies Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Novarc Technologies Inc. for third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Applied Science students who demonstrate an interest in robotics or artificial intelligence. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $1,000 and one award will be allocated to each of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Engineering Physics. Souroush Karimzadeh (M.A.Sc. 2009, M.B.A. 2013) is the CEO and Co-founder of Novarc Technologies, a Vancouver-based robotics company focused on developing collaborative robots (cobots) and AI systems for robotic welding. Novarc Technologies developed the Spool Welding Robot (SWR), which was designed specifically for pipe welding applications. With a team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies strives to advance industrial automation through innovative solutions in robotics and AI. This award has been established to support and inspire students in technology-focused fields, reflecting Soroushs commitment to advancing technology and nurturing future leaders in engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. |
| 102015 | 2025W | Novarc Technologies Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Novarc Technologies Inc. for third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Applied Science students who demonstrate an interest in robotics or artificial intelligence. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $1,000 and one award will be allocated to each of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Engineering Physics. Souroush Karimzadeh (M.A.Sc. 2009, M.B.A. 2013) is the CEO and Co-founder of Novarc Technologies, a Vancouver-based robotics company focused on developing collaborative robots (cobots) and AI systems for robotic welding. Novarc Technologies developed the Spool Welding Robot (SWR), which was designed specifically for pipe welding applications. With a team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies strives to advance industrial automation through innovative solutions in robotics and AI. This award has been established to support and inspire students in technology-focused fields, reflecting Soroushs commitment to advancing technology and nurturing future leaders in engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. |
| 102015 | 2025W | Novarc Technologies Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Novarc Technologies Inc. for third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Applied Science students who demonstrate an interest in robotics or artificial intelligence. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $1,000 and one award will be allocated to each of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Engineering Physics. Souroush Karimzadeh (M.A.Sc. 2009, M.B.A. 2013) is the CEO and Co-founder of Novarc Technologies, a Vancouver-based robotics company focused on developing collaborative robots (cobots) and AI systems for robotic welding. Novarc Technologies developed the Spool Welding Robot (SWR), which was designed specifically for pipe welding applications. With a team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies strives to advance industrial automation through innovative solutions in robotics and AI. This award has been established to support and inspire students in technology-focused fields, reflecting Soroushs commitment to advancing technology and nurturing future leaders in engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. |
| 102046 | 2025W | A. Keith Mitchell Award in Public Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $4,550 have been made available through an endowment established by Farris LLP, family and friends, in memory of A. Keith Mitchell (19452021), for outstanding second- or third-year J.D. students who demonstrate an interest in public law. Preference will be given to students involved in student government, lobbying, moot participation, and/or clerkship. Financial need may be considered. Keith (B.A. 1967, LL.B. 1971) was a Managing Partner of Farris from 19942007 and Chair from 20072017. He had a broad practice where he advised many of the leading companies, institutions and individuals in BC over almost 50 years in law. Keith cherished his family and was enthusiastic about politics, books and travel, and was a devoted UBC alumnus, where he served as a member of the Deans Advisory Council at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 102079 | 2025W | George Ernest Murray Centennial Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $23,500 have been made available through an endowment established by the estate of John Mallory Murray (B.A.Sc. 1944), in honour of his father George Ernest Murray, for outstanding domestic undergraduate students entering university directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 102112 | 2025W | Marilyn Pomfret Memorial Award for Women in Athletics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $5,550, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by Lynda Hamilton, in memory of Marilyn Pomfret (19322019), for outstanding women varsity athletes in any year of study who demonstrate leadership. After a nine-year tenure as a high school educator, Marilyn (B.P.E. 1954) returned to UBC to teach, coach and serve as the Womens Athletic Director from 1963 to 1969 and again from 1972 to 1986. During her eleven years as the Head Coach of UBCs womens volleyball team, she guided her team to three Western Canadian championships and two CIS titles, including UBCs first in womens volleyball. Marilyns many accolades include being inducted into the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame and the UBC Sports Hall of Fame, receiving a UBC Alumni Association Achievement Award and being named a YWCA Woman of Distinction. This award has been established to recognize and celebrate Marilyns remarkable legacy of advancing opportunities for women in sports: her efforts to lobby for increased funding, her mentorship of countless athletes and administrators and her collaboration with nationwide athletic directors to introduce national championships for womens university sports. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 102145 | 2025W | Sandra Sengara Centennial Scholars Award for Women | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $15,000 have been made available through an endowment established, in memory of Sandra Sengara (19532023), for outstanding domestic undergraduate women entering university directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). Sandra attended the York House School in Vancouver and went on to become a philanthropist who supported local charities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 102178 | 2025W | John Allan Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Forest Policy | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,000 have been made available annually through a gift from members of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), friends and colleagues, in memory of John Allan (19452024), for outstanding graduate students studying British Columbian and/or Canadian forest policy. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Winnipeg and a master’s degree from Queen’s University, John held various roles within BC Public Service, rising to Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Forests. He left public service in 1999 and went on to serve as President of the BC Lumber Trade Council, and President and CEO of COFI. He later returned as Deputy Minister, before retiring in 2021. During his time in leadership roles in the BC forest sector, John spearheaded negotiations on softwood lumber, introduced new strategies for product and market diversification, and led implementation of new policies for sustainable forest management, conservation and Indigenous reconciliation. This award celebrates John’s many contributions to government, industry and resource communities throughout BC, and honors his dedication to the BC forest sector. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 102179 | 2025W | Graduate Award in Aerosol Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from an anonymous donor for outstanding graduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering whose research relates to the generation or measurement of aerosols. Preference will be given to students whose research either relates to developing cutting-edge measurement techniques or novel aerosol generation methods that have potential for use in solar radiation management. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $10,000 per year. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 102180 | 2025W | Suzanne Campbell Award in Nursing | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Suzanne Campbell R.N., (Ph.D.) for graduate students in the School of Nursing who demonstrate leadership, community service or volunteerism, and show promise as a nursing leader. Financial need may be considered. Suzanne retired from UBC as Professor Emeritus in 2024. She was the Director of the UBC School of Nursing from 2012 to 2017, leading initiatives that strengthened the school’s programs and its role in nursing education and practice, including the Master of Health Leadership Programs. She has made significant international contributions to simulation-based pedagogy by integrating innovative teaching methods and developing tools for evaluating communication and interprofessional education. As part of the Canadian national team, she continues to build capacity in nursing educators to facilitate and incorporate simulation into their programs. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, she has advanced lactation support through education, research and policy development. Her contributions have been recognized through awards, including the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning Spirit of Excellence in Simulation Award and induction as a Fellow of the Canadian Nurse Educator Institute. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 102211 | 2025W | IT/IQ Tech Recruiters Thunderbird Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from IT/IQ Tech Recruiters for third- or fourth-year student athletes, in any varsity team, who demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, leadership and teamwork. Preference will be given to Bachelor of Commerce students and/or Bachelor of Arts students. Founded in Vancouver, BC in 2002, IT/IQ Tech Recruiters is an award-winning Technology and IT recruitment partner for employers and professionals across Canada. This award has been established in the hope that recipients will pursue opportunities in the professional sales industry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 102244 | 2025W | Nurani Family Award in Dental Hygiene | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,500 award has been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Nooredin Nurani for a graduating Bachelor of Dental Science student who demonstrates community service and leadership in the dental hygiene community. Dr. Nurani, a refugee from Uganda, is a practicing Dentist in Atlanta, GA and is establishing this award to support the next generation of dental hygienists who are active in their respective communities. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 102310 | 2025W | Dr. Saida and Firoz Rasul Award in Dental Hygiene | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Dentistry | V | A $2,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Saida Rasul OBC and Firoz Rasul for a graduating Bachelor of Dental Science student who demonstrates community service and involvement in the dental community. Saida, recipient of the Order of British Columbia in 2015 and the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012, and Firoz have established this award to celebrate the community contributions made by the next generation of aspiring dental hygiene professionals. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. |
| 102343 | 2025W | Blenheim Foundation Thunderbird Award in Rugby | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $3,500, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by Peter Bull (B.Com. 1977) and the Blenheim Foundation for members of the UBC Mens or Womens Rugby team who demonstrate leadership and dedication to their sport. Peter, a former UBC Rugby player and a director of the Blenheim Foundation, has paired a successful real estate career with a deep commitment to advancing UBCs rugby programs. He played an integral role in transformative campaigns to expand opportunities for mens and womens rugby through endowments and coaching support. He also contributed to the development of key athletic facilities, including the Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centrepart of the Return to Excellence Campaignand the strength and conditioning centre in the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre. Peters support has elevated UBCs rugby programs to rank among the top programs in North America, fostering student engagement and strengthening campus pride. This award recognizes rugbys ability to cultivate competitiveness, character, teamwork, discipline, fair play and resilience at UBC and beyond. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 102344 | 2025W | Dr. Glenn Bowlsby Memorial Award in Indigenous Family Practice | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Awards totalling $2,800 have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and the wider community, in memory of Dr. Glenn Bowlsby (19582020), for fourth-year M.D. students who are in good academic standing and have been matched to a residency in family practice at the Indigenous training site. Glenn (M.D. 1983) was a co-founder of the Klala Lelum Urban Indigenous Health and Healing Cooperative, a partnership of Indigenous Elders and health professionals providing essential care in Vancouvers Downtown Eastside. He regarded this as his greatest achievement and received the Primus Inter Pares honorary award from the Vancouver Medical Association in 2017 for his contributions. Glenn served as an associate clinical professor in the UBC Faculty of Medicine and practiced in Surrey and Vancouver. He also held the role of Medical Director at two private care residences. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 102345 | 2025W | Florence Clayden Award in Social Work for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Social Work (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $21,000 have been made available through an endowment established by family members, in memory of Florence Clayden (19222006), for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada in the School of Social Work who demonstrate a commitment to culturally appropriate social work practice. Florence (B.S.W., M.S.W. 1950) grew up in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, leaving to study and train in social work at McGill University and then at UBC. At UBC, she wrote her masters thesis on the origin and functioning of the Social Service Division of the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. For most of her career, she worked for the Family Services of Greater Vancouver, providing direct service to diverse individuals and families dealing with a wide range of needs. Her colleagues found her to be creative and collegial, curious and fun-loving. These qualities, together with her wide knowledge and experience, led to her taking on increasing responsibility for staff training and team coordination. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work and, in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 102346 | 2025W | Dale Flexman Award for Women in Athletics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $1,700, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through an endowment established by the Flexman family, in honour of Dale Flexman (B.Ed.(Sec). 1972), for outstanding women varsity athletes in any year of study who demonstrate leadership. Bruce Flexman, along with daughters Tyla (B.H.K. 2009), Alana, Jennifer and Molly are proud Thunderbird supporters who are establishing this award to celebrate Dale, a former UBC cheerleader, figure skater and recipient of the Big Block Sweater. This award aims to celebrate her legacy and support the next generation of women in athletics who inspire excellence and demonstrate leadership on and off the field. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 102347 | 2025W | Ken Sim and Teena Gupta Family Bursary in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $1,750 have been made available through an endowment established by Ken Sim and Teena Gupta for students in the Bachelor of Commerce program. Ken (B.Com. 1993), the 41st Mayor of Vancouver, and Teena are entrepreneurs and co-founders of Vancouver-based companies Rosemary Rocksalt and Nurse Next Door. Ken holds a FCPA designation and is a two-time recipient of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Pacific Region) for his entrepreneurial endeavors and work related to healthcare services. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 102376 | 2025W | Peter and Phyllis Suedfeld Gaudeamus Igitur Award in Opera | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Awards totalling $1,750 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Peter Suedfeld, OC and Dr. Phyllis Johnson through the Peter Suedfeld Family Fund for undergraduate and graduate students in the Opera program at the School of Music who demonstrate exceptional promise in the field of Opera. Recipients are selected on the basis of operatic talent. Peter, Dean Emeritus of Graduate Studies and Professor Emeritus of Psychology at UBC, has dedicated his career to the study of environmental and political psychology and stress resilience. Phyllis is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology where her research emphasizes the allocation of financial and human resources by families coping with stressful circumstances. They are both passionate supporters of higher education and of the art of opera. Peters father was a musician who performed in opera orchestras in his native Hungary and elsewhere in Europe. Phyllis and Peter created this award to support the next generation of opera professionals, and named it the Gaudeamus Igitur Award, after the medieval academic song traditionally played at graduation ceremonies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Chair of the Voice and Opera Divisions and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 102409 | 2025W | UBC Pipeline Integrity Institute Award in Pipeline Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $11,500 have been made available annually through a gift from select partners of the Pipeline Integrity Institute (PII) for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Applied Science who complete at least one pipeline elective course in the Integrated Engineering Program. PII partners Fortis BC, Trans Mountain, Enbridge and Michels Canada have established this award to support students in pipeline engineering, reflecting their commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring the industrys future through a focus on safety and innovation. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 102410 | 2025W | Elaine Williamson and David Sprague Award in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $1,750 have been made available through an endowment established by Elaine Williamson (B.A. 1987, M.B.A. 2000) and David Sprague (B.Com. 1983) for domestic students in the Bachelor of Commerce program who are from a single parent household. Financial need may be considered. Elaine, an Adjunct Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, has over 30 years of industry experience in marketing, sales and management. She also served on the Board of Directors for several local not-for-profit organizations, including the Canadian Womens Foundation, Beedie Luminaries SPARK Scholarship Committee and Dress for Success. In 2010 she was awarded the UBC Killam Teaching Prize for excellence in teaching. David Sprague, a Vancouver-based real estate developer, serves on the Board of Directors of The Nature Trust of BC and, previously, The Polygon Art Gallery. This award has been established to help alleviate the barriers faced by students from single-parent households when accessing higher education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 102411 | 2025W | Coast Capital Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $5,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Coast Capital for domestic second- or third-year J.D. students who have demonstrated an interest in social purpose businesses and/or environmental, social and governance related issues. Coast Capital, a prominent federal financial co-operative, is guided by a social purpose of building better futures together, by unlocking financial opportunities for people and communities. This award was created to support and encourage students who are dedicated to driving positive social and environmental change. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 102412 | 2025W | EllisDon VIBE Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award | Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from EllisDon for outstanding domestic students who identify as Black and are entering an undergraduate program at the Vancouver campus directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service, and extra-curricular achievement. Preference will be given to students entering the Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science program. VIBE, EllisDons employee-led leadership group, is dedicated to implementing meaningful actions that challenge anti-Black racism, both within EllisDon and across the construction services industry more widely. The awards are adjudicated by Enrolment Services. |
| 102414 | 2025W | Future Healthcare Fund Award in Nursing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Nursing (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Future Healthcare Fund for students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program who demonstrate commitment through community involvement and leadership. Future Healthcare Fund is a non-profit organization that engages youth in addressing key healthcare issues while supporting healthcare workers. As demand for healthcare professionals rises, the organization is dedicated to fostering the next generation of providers and advocating for systemic improvements to promote quality care for Canadians. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. |
| 102416 | 2025W | Dr. Hugh Greenwood Award in Rugby | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Two awards of $2,500 each have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Hugh Greenwood for outstanding members of the UBC Mens or Womens Rugby team who are enrolled in a program in one of the following areas of study: Medicine, Engineering or Science. One award will be available per team and subject to continued athletic performance, the awards will be renewed for a second year of study. Professor Emeritus Dr. Greenwood (B.A.Sc. 1954, M.A.Sc. 1956, P.Eng., Ph.D., F.R.S.C.) was a member of the UBC Mens Rugby team from 1949 to 1954. The award is made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 102442 | 2025W | Jim and Kathy Rogers Southern Medical Program Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Two awards of $5,000 each have been made available annually through a gift from the Rogers Family Charitable Trust for third-year M.D. students in the Southern Medical Program who travel for clerkship from their home site of Kelowna. Preference will be given to students with financial need and an interest in family medicine and/or practicing family medicine in the Interior Region of BC. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Southern Medical Program. |
| 102444 | 2025W | Linda and Vincent Tang Award in Marketing | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Victor Tang, in honour of his parents Linda and Vincent Tang, for fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce students specializing in Marketing who are in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 102445 | 2025W | Koji Victor and Mutsuko Ujimoto Award in Aerospace | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Koji Victor Ujimoto (B.Sc. 1959, M.A. 1969, Ph.D. 1973) and Mutsuko Ujimoto for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students studying mechanical engineering and taking courses in aerospace. Preference will be given to students with an interest in human factors and/or aerospace safety. Financial need may be considered. Koji is Professor Emeritus in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph and Mutsuko earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1960 from Doshisha Womens College in Kyoto. They are establishing this award to address the growing global concern of aerospace safety and to support students pursuing studies that contribute to future advancements in this area. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 102446 | 2025W | Greystone Books Award in Indigenous Land Stewardship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | A $3,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Greystone Books Ltd. for a student in the Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship program who demonstrates a commitment to holistic and sustainable natural resource management. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Greystone Books is an independent publisher of books about nature, science, health and social issues. Recognizing the extent to which the publishing industry uses natural resources, Greystone is committed to environmental stewardship and to reducing the environmental footprint in their production and supply chain. They are proud to support UBC students who are exploring how to enact environmental and societal change through the use of culturally appropriate approaches to stewarding the land. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 102475 | 2025W | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Two prizes of $875 each have been made available through an endowment established by an anonymous donor, along with matching funds from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, for the top student in each of the graduating classes of the Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy program and the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 102508 | 2025W | Dr. Marketa Goetz-Stankiewicz Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $9,200 have been made available through an endowment established by the estate of Dr. Marketa Goetz-Stankiewicz (19272022) for outstanding undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least 12 credits in the Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies (CENES), including at least two courses taught in a language other than English. The award celebrates emerging speakers of CENES languages and their multilingual development as thinkers and community-builders. Dr. Marketa Goetz-Stankiewicz was born into a bilingual Czech-German family and immigrated to Toronto from Czechoslovakia in 1948. After completing her Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts from the University of Toronto, she obtained her Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1957. In 1959, she joined UBC’s Department of Germanic Studies and crossed paths with Dr. Wladyslaw Stankiewicz, a UBC political science professor, whom she later married in 1965. She remained at UBC for the entirety of her career, holding the position of Head of the Department of Germanic Studies from 1980 to 1985. Dr. Goetz-Stankiewicz concluded her academic career and retired in 1992 as a Professor Emerita from the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies. |
| 102541 | 2025W | W. J. Stankiewicz Memorial Award in Political Science | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $40,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the estate of Dr. Marketa Goetz-Stankiewicz (19272022), in memory of Dr. W. J. Stankiewicz (19222006), for outstanding graduate students in the Department of Political Science. Dr. Stankiewicz, a political philosopher, was a professor at UBC from 1957 until his retirement in 1987. His academic work included several books on democracy, foreign policy, institutional change in Poland, ideologies and the importance of political theory. He married Dr. Goetz-Stankiewicz, who was a professor emerita in the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies at UBC, in 1965. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department Political Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 102574 | 2025W | CIBC Award for Women in Finance | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $20,000 have been made available annually through a gift from CIBC, in collaboration with CIBC Capital Markets, for Bachelor of Commerce students who are participating in the Sauder Women in Finance Training (SWIFT) program, and who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement as well as an interest in pursuing a career in capital markets. Through the partnership between CIBC Capital Markets and Women in Capital Markets, and through CIBCs signing of the UN Women-established Womens Empowerment Principles which give guidance on the promotion of gender equality and womens empowerment in the workplace, the organization has a track record of promoting gender equality within the organization and the sector. This track record has been consistently recognized by Bloomberg, who have named CIBC as one of the best organizations globally for gender equality, and by Equileap, who have named CIBC as the leading company in Canada for gender equality through their Gender Equality Global Report and Ranking. CIBC and their CIBC Capital Markets division are proud to support UBC students through this award and to celebrate how their values of supporting women in finance are aligned with the values of the UBC Sauder School of Business. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 102607 | 2025W | EOAS Prize in Field Geology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | V | Prizes totalling $2,000 have been made available annually by the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences for outstanding students enrolled in an undergraduate EOSC_V Field Geology course. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. |
| 102608 | 2025W | Go Global Sustainability Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually for students participating in Go Global programs who demonstrate a plan for sustainable travel, an interest in climate action at their host institution and engagement with the UBC community in sustainable learning opportunities following their international experience. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global, in consultation with campus partners whose focus is sustainability and climate justice. |
| 102609 | 2025W | School of Music Achievement Award for Continuing International Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Awards totalling up to the full cost of tuition have been made available annually for continuing international undergraduate students in the School of Music. Recipients must have previously completed at least 24 credits towards their undergraduate degree or meet the requirements of the School of Music, demonstrate academic achievement in their chosen instrument or program and engagement with their program and the School of Music. These awards can be distributed on a one-time basis, or made renewable for up to two years (second-year award plus two additional years) or until the first undergraduate degree is completed (whichever is the shorter period). Recipients of renewable awards must meet the continuing student standing requirements of the School of Music and maintain their status as an international student in Canada. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music in consultation with the International Student Initiative. |
| 102610 | 2025W | School of Music Major Entrance Scholarship for International Students | International Student Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Renewable scholarships totalling up to the full cost of tuition have been made available annually for outstanding international students entering an undergraduate program in the School of Music. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional musical achievement and promise, while also demonstrating academic achievement, and extracurricular and community involvement. The scholarships are renewable for up to three years (first-year award plus three additional years) or until the first undergraduate degree is completed (whichever is the shorter period), provided the student continues to meet the continuing student standing requirements of the School of Music and maintains their status as an international student in Canada. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music in consultation with the International Student Initiative. |
| 102673 | 2025W | Go Global International Learning Programs Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $5,000 each are offered to undergraduate and graduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through Go Global such as study abroad, international internships/ practica, international service learning, cooperative education or research placements. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 102706 | 2025W | Go Global Award: Global Seminar Programs | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $5,000 each are offered to domestic undergraduate and graduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through the global seminar program at Go Global. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 102707 | 2025W | Go Global Education Community Field Experience Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $1,000 each have been made available annually for domestic Bachelor of Education students participating in recognized student activities through international practicum placements arranged by Go Global. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 102708 | 2025W | Go Global Structured Undergraduate Research Program Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $2,000 each are offered to domestic undergraduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through structured international research placements arranged by Go Global. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 102709 | 2025W | Go Global Self-Initiated Research Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $2,000 each have been made available annually for domestic undergraduate and graduate students participating in recognized student activities through self-initiated international research placements arranged by Go Global. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 102710 | 2025W | ORICE ISL Award | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $5,000 each are offered to domestic undergraduate and domestic & international graduate UBC students participating in recognized student activities through the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement such as study abroad, international internships/practica, international service learning, cooperative education or research placements. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 102712 | 2025W | Go Global Pathfinder Award Vancouver | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards of up to $5,000 each have been made available annually for domestic students from any faculty who face barriers to participating in Go Global programming. Students who recceive the Go Global Pathfinder Award will not be eligible to receive other Go Global awards toward the same exchange opportunity. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global. |
| 102739 | 2025W | School of Music Continuation Award for International Students | International Student Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Awards totalling up to the full cost of tuition have been made available annually for international undergraduate students in the School of Music who fail to meet the renewal criteria for the School of Music Major Entrance Scholarship for International Students or School of Music Achievement Award for International Students but who have experienced circumstances that affected their performance in the previous Winter Session. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music in consultation with the International Student Initiative. |
| 102740 | 2025W | School of Music Entrance Scholarship for International Students | International Student Awards (ENRL) | International Student Initiative | V | Scholarships totalling up to the full cost of tuition have been made available annually for outstanding international student entering an undergraduate program in the School of Music. The awards are distributed on a one-time basis and cannot be renewed. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Music in consultation with the International Student Initiative. |
| 102772 | 2025W | Canucks for Kids Fund Entrance Award for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Canucks for Kids Fund for First Nations, Inuit and Mtis students of Canada entering the Bachelor of Commerce program. Committed to supporting charities that focus on childrens health and wellness, education, social impact programs and the development of grassroots hockey, the Canucks for Kids Fund has granted over $100 million to organizations across BC. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 102773 | 2025W | Go Global Education Community Field Experience Award (International Undergrad) | Go Global Awards (ENRL) | Go Global: Internal Learning Program | V | Awards valued up to $1,000 each have been made available annually for international Bachelor of Education students participating in recognized student activities through international practicum placements arranged by Go Global. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Go Global International Learning Programs in consultation with Enrolment Services. |
| 102774 | 2025W | Daniel C. Lee and Family Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $3,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Daniel C. Lee (L Chng Hng) (B.B.A., J.D.) and Tianyi Song (B.Com.), CPHR, in honour of Daniels parents Peter Lee and Bi Juan Li, for J.D. students entering their second year, who are the first in their family to attend law school. Preference will be given to students with an interest in immigration law. Daniel is a partner at Fasken, practicing corporate immigration law. He was recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer Magazine for his volunteer work and contribution to the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET), which helps Ukrainians fleeing conflict, immigrate to Canada. This award recognizes the silent support his parents and family provided throughout his educational journey, enabling Daniel to become the first in his family to earn a Juris Doctor degree. He hopes to inspire students to strive for excellence and pursue their dreams. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 102805 | 2025W | George McWhirter Award for Poetry Translation into English | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Creative Writing | V | Awards totalling $1,750 have been made available through an endowment established by George and Angela McWhirter for undergraduate students majoring in Creative Writing or Master of Fine Arts students specializing in Creative Writing who have completed an outstanding translation of a published work of poetry into English. The translated work must be from poetry in languages other than English. Preference will be given to students in literary translation courses or workshops offered by the School of Creative Writing. This award celebrates George McWhirter winning the Griffin Poetry Prize in 2024 for his translation into English of Self- Portrait in the Zone of Silence by the Mexican poet, Homero Aridjis. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Creative Writing, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 102904 | 2025W | Rabiei Family Centennial Scholars Award | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $160,000 have been made available annually for outstanding students of Iranian heritage entering an undergraduate program directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Subject to continued good academic standing, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. |
| 102905 | 2025W | Douglas E. Rickson Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Suyin Lee, in memory of Douglas E. Rickson (19332022), for undergraduate students studying forest resource management or forest operations and who are in good academic standing. Financial need may be considered. Doug earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from UBC in 1956, and a Master of Forestry from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1991. After seven years with the B.C. Forest Service, he joined Canfor in 1964 as a forester. He later advanced to Chief Forester, then Vice-President and Chief Forester of Canadian Forest Products Ltd., and eventually Vice-President and Chief Forester of Canfor Corporation, where he also served as an officer of the Corporation and a member of the Presidents Committee. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 102937 | 2025W | Roper Greyell LLP Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Roper Greyell LLP for outstanding J.D. students entering second-year who demonstrate an interest in workplace law through their studies, work, volunteer experience or extracurricular activities. Ordinarily, one student will receive the award each year. Roper Greyell LLP is a specialty boutique law firm focused on workplace law, including employment and labour matters. Roper Greyell is establishing this award to support and inspire future legal professionals who are committed to advancing the practice of workplace law. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 102938 | 2025W | UBC Okanagan Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Doctoral Scholarship | Graduate Merit Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | The Killam Doctoral Scholarships are provided from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies established through a bequest from the late Dorothy J. Killam. The Scholarships are open to outstanding students engaged in full-time research leading to a doctorate at the University of British Columbias Okanagan campus. The Scholarships are valued at up to $40,000 per year for up to 2 years. |
| 102939 | 2025W | Dr. Y-Dang Troeung Memorial Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of English Language and Literatures | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through gifts from friends, family and colleagues, in memory of Dr. Y-Dang Troeung (19802022), for outstanding undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts studying race and migration. Preference will be given to students engaged in critical refugee studies and/ or histories, theories and cultural expressions of the Global South. Born in a refugee camp after her family fled Cambodia, Dr. Troeung (B.A., M.A. Ph.D.) immigrated to Canada with her family. After completing her Ph.D. in English Literature, she began her academic career as an assistant professor at City University in Hong Kong before joining UBC as an assistant professor with the Department of English Language and Literatures in 2018. Her research spanned transnational Asian literatures, critical refugee studies, global south studies, and critical disability studies. Drawing from personal experience, she authored the multi-award-winning scholarly book Refugee Lifeworlds: The Afterlife of the Cold War in Cambodia and her memoir Landbridge: Life in Fragments which stands as a courageous work of life writing. This award is a tribute to Dr. Troeungs enduring legacy, celebrating her scholarly contributions and her dedication to student mentorship. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of English Language and Literatures. |
| 103069 | 2025W | Sophia Leung Graduate Award in Social Work | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $650 have been made available through an endowment established by Sophia Ming Ren Leung, CM, (B.Sc., B.S.W. 1964, M.S.W. 1966) for outstanding graduate students in the School of Social Work. Financial need may be considered. Sophia was a hospital-based social worker for many years and also served as an activist, consultant, author and Member of Parliament. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Social Work, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103070 | 2025W | Dr. Dan Small Award for Public Scholars | Graduate Merit Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available through a gift from Dr. Dan Small (B.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. 2003) for outstanding doctoral students accepted into the Public Scholars Initiative. Dr. Small is a medical anthropologist and research associate in the Department of Anthropology at UBC. He was a co-founder of Insite, North Americas first sanctioned supervised-injection facility, and has developed and established other initiatives including employment and support services for marginalized populations, housing and social enterprises. Using his experience in medical regulation and medical student assessment, he has been involved with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC from 20002014, and the Medical Council of Canada from 20072014. Dr. Small is proud to support UBC doctoral students whose interdisciplinary scholarship is anticipated to address complex challenges facing the public. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Public Scholars Initiative, in consultation with the Faculty for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103071 | 2025W | Land and Food Systems Professional Programs Award | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through gifts from various donors for outstanding graduate students enrolled in the Master of Food and Resource Economics, Master of Food Science, Master of Land and Water Systems, or Master of Nutrition and Dietetics programs. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate strong cohort leadership and the potential to advance knowledge and solutions in their respective fields. Ordinarily, one student will be selected from each program and each award will be valued at $1,000. The Land and Food Systems Professional Programs share a strong mission to develop future leaders equipped to address critical global challenges, including advancing food security, promoting sustainable land and resource management, driving innovation in food production technologies, and delivering exceptional client-centered health and nutrition care. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103102 | 2025W | BC Egg Marketing Board Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (OKGS) | College of Grad Studies | O | Scholarships totalling $2,500 have been made available annually by the BC Egg Marketing Board for graduate students in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies – Sustainability program at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Recipients will demonstrate academic excellence in projects relevant to the egg or poultry sector. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies program. |
| 103103 | 2025W | Dr. Parm Bains and Dr. Satwinder Bains Award in Applied Biology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Awards totalling $2,600 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Parmjit Parm Bains (B.Sc. Agr. 1979, D.Litt.) and Dr. Satwinder Bains (B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.) for Bachelor of Science students in Applied Biology, majoring in Sustainable Agriculture and Environment who demonstrate leadership in sustainability, climate action and/or food security. Parm and Satwinder purchased a blueberry farm in Abbotsford in 1989 and co-founded Westberry Farms in 1997 to expand their business globally. Parm, CEO for Westberry Farms, has worked with the Ministry of Agriculture and as a consultant. He served as Chair of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems Advisory Board from 2014 to 2024 and received the alumni UBC Alumni Award of Distinction in 2024. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Fraser Valley (UFV) and has made notable contributions to the blueberry industry, serving as Chair of both the US Highbush Blueberry Council and the BC Blueberry Council. Satwinder, Director of the South Asian Studies Institute at UFV and Associate Professor in Social Cultural Media Studies, has served as a Commissioner on the Agricultural Land Commission, a Director of the BC Farm Review Board and Chair of the Abbotsford Community Foundation and its Agricultural Grants Committee. Her research interests meet at the nexus of South Asian diaspora and intercultural histories in Canada. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 103104 | 2025W | Drs. Elaheh and Fakhreddin Jamali Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $3,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Fakhreddin Jamali (M.Sc. 1973, Ph.D. 1977), in memory of Dr. Elaheh Jamali (19452020), for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Preference will be given to students whose research focuses on pharmacokinetics. Dr. Fakhreddin Jamali is a professor emeritus at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He is the founding President of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences and established the Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, the first fully digital, open-access journal in the field. In addition, he has served as a consultant, expert witness and advisor to Health Canada. This award celebrates his wife, Dr. Elaheh Jamali (M.Sc. 1974, Ph.D. 1978), and reflects their shared commitment to advancing pharmaceutical sciences. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103105 | 2025W | Dr. Mos Kharadly Graduate Fellowship in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $10,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Audrey Kharadly, in memory of Dr. Mostafa Mos Kharadly (19272022), for graduate students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering studying electrical or computer engineering. Dr. Kharadly was a professor emeritus who taught in the Department of Electrical Engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103106 | 2025W | Janusz Korczak Graduate Scholarship in Children’s Rights | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $1,300 have been made available through an endowment established through a fundraising campaign led by the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Education whose research is focused on children’s rights and/or Canadian Indigenous education in the field of early childhood education. Preference will be given to First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada. This award is to honour the legacy of Janusz Korczak, and his life and work. A Polish-Jewish pioneer of child advocacy, Korczak was one of the great humanitarians of the 20th century who devoted his life to establishing and defining the rights of the child. Korczak’s ideas were adopted by the United Nations in the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1959. To establish the fund, a contribution has been made from Dov Dimant to honour his grandparents, Alexander (19221998) and Longina (19262024) Dimant, Holocaust survivors who were instrumental in the establishment of the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103112 | 2025W | Muriel Roberts Memorial Scholarship in Education | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Education (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $23,950 have been made available through an endowment established by the estate of Muriel Roberts (19312020) for outstanding students entering the Faculty of Education who attended secondary school in Comox or Courtenay and demonstrate financial need. As an elementary school teacher, Muriel (B.Ed. 1979) spent most of her teaching career in Comox, BC, where she hoped to create a positive and engaging learning environment for her students. This award celebrates her dedication to teaching and her commitment to shaping the next generation of educators. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. |
| 103116 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation of BC Award for Students with Disabilities | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Two awards of $2,500 each have been made available annually through a gift from the Chartered Professional Accountants Education Foundation (CPAEF) of BC for students with disabilities in the Accounting option of the Bachelor of Commerce and/or Diploma in Accounting programs. CPAEF aims to support and advance business and accounting education across BC by enhancing the quality and quantity of students entering the accounting profession. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 103117 | 2025W | Lai Lun and Suk Woon Ma Entrance Award in Physical Therapy | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $25,000 have been made available annually, in honour of Lai Lun and Suk Woon Ma, for students entering the Master of Physical Therapy program who demonstrate financial need and commitment to their field of study. Subject to continued eligibility, the award may be renewed for an additional year of study. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $12,500. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103118 | 2025W | Spur Innovation Centre Award in Computer Science | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Spur Innovation Centre for graduate students in the Department of Computer Science undertaking research related to artificial intelligence and/or quantum computing. Based in Waterloo, ON, Spur Innovation Centre is a company focused on technological advancement and innovation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Computer Science, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103119 | 2025W | F. J. Tuey Scholarship in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from F. J. Tuey for outstanding students in the Master of High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (MHPCTL) program. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $5,000. Established in celebration of the programs 10th anniversary, this scholarship recognizes the MHPCTLs commitment to advancing coaching excellence and supporting the development of high-performance coaches. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103120 | 2025W | F. J. Tuey Award in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from F. J. Tuey for students entering the Graduate Certificate in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (GCHPCTL) program. Recipients will be assessed on prior academic experience, prior learning experience, level of athlete coached, years of coaching experience and major games involvement. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $1,000. Established in celebration of the programs 10th anniversary, this award recognizes the GCHPCTLs commitment to advancing coaching excellence and supporting the development of high-performance coaches. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103121 | 2025W | Meera and Braj Raj Sinha Graduate Award for Women in Management | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Ekta Sinha, in honour of her parents Meera Rani and Braj Raj Kumar Sinha, for women entering the Master of Management program who demonstrate community engagement and leadership. Financial need may be considered. Ekta (M.M. 2017), a senior product manager at Electronic Arts, has over six years of product management experience across various tech verticals such as social media, advertising, retail, legal and most recently game and entertainment. Outside of product management, Ekta is committed to giving back to her community by teaching product management courses at BrainStation and by providing mentorship and career support in product management, marketing and software engineering. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 103122 | 2025W | Muley and Supekar Graduate Award for Women in Business | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Dipti Muley and Ashvin Supekar for women in the Master of Business Administration program. Preference will be given to students who are parents. Financial need may be considered. Dipti (M.B.A. 2023) holds an undergraduate degree in computer science engineering and after completing the UBC M.B.A. program, secured a full-time role in sustainability consulting. She attributes her leadership, conflict resolution and relationship management skills to her parenting experience. Ashvin, a software engineer with over twenty years of experience in large multinational corporations, is passionate about supporting womens roles in business and leadership. They have established this award to support women who aspire to grow as leaders in the business sector while managing the challenges of parenthood. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Robert H. Lee Graduate School. |
| 103123 | 2025W | Jon Mains Award in Leadership and Community Involvement | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually, in memory of Jon Mains (19832018), for students in the Master of Business Administration program who demonstrate outstanding leadership and community involvement. Jon (M.B.A. 2014) spent much of his time involved with community endeavors: he helped to create South Koreas largest expat recreational baseball league, wore annual moustaches during the month of November to raise funds and awareness of mens health issues, received the Peter Frost Memorial Award for excellence in leadership and extracurricular involvement, and was recognized with The Excellence in Leadership Award during his undergraduate program at Western University. Those who encountered Jon at UBC remember his leadership and contributions to the MBA program, including his role as President of the MBA Society in 2013. His career in finance and accounting included roles at ARI Financial Services Canada and Aya Kitchens, where he was named Employee of the Year in 2017. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Robert H. Lee Graduate School. |
| 103124 | 2025W | Lai Lun and Suk Woon Ma Entrance Award in Occupational Therapy | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Renewable entrance awards totalling $25,000 have been made available annually, in honour of Lai Lun and Suk Woon Ma, for students entering the Master of Occupational Therapy program who demonstrate financial need and commitment to their field of study. Subject to continued eligibility, the award may be renewed for an additional year of study. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $12,500. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103125 | 2025W | Roy Wares Memorial Fellowship in Geological Engineering | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Fellowships totalling $1,100 have been made available through an endowment established by Kayce White, in memory of Roy Wares (19422024), for domestic graduate students studying geological engineering. Kayce White, a journalist, has established this award to honour the contributions of her late husband, Roy Wares, who had a distinguished career that included serving as an adjudicating member of the BC Securities Commission. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103128 | 2025W | Westminster Management Corporation Award in Real Estate | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $15,460 have been made available through an endowment established by the Westminster Management Corporation for domestic fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce students in the Real Estate option who demonstrate financial need and community involvement. Preference will be given to students who graduated from a high school in BC. Based in Vancouver, BC, since its inception in 1925, Westminster Management Corporation is a real estate company that is proud to establish this award to mark the corporations centennial celebration. Over the past 100 years, a number of UBC alumni have served as senior leaders in Westminster Management Corporation, and it is the hope of the corporations current leadership that this award will support future leaders in the real estate sector. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 103129 | 2025W | James E. Wing Pharmaceutical Sciences Rural Communities Placement Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | V | Awards totalling $1,750 have been made available through an endowment established by family, friends and the wider community, in memory of James Jim E. Wing (19252022), for students in the Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy program in their experiential education rotations in rural BC. To be eligible, candidates must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are Indigenous and/or who identify as Black and/or as a Person of Colour. Jim (B.Sc. 1954) was born and raised in Kamloops, BC, where he went to school with his three brothers and three sisters and worked for his familys businesses in his youth. Upon graduation from UBC, Jim found it to be a challenge to gain employment as a second-generation Chinese immigrant in Vancouver, BC. He began his career as a pharmacist in Dawson Creek, BC, becoming one of the first Asian pharmacists in the province. He remembered this time in rural BC fondly, and eventually returned to Vancouver, BC, for a long career as a pharmacist. Jims dedication to the pharmaceutical sciences can be traced to losing a leg in childhood in an accident and his subsequent awareness that recent drug developments had saved his life. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 103130 | 2025W | Canucks for Kids Fund Award in Athletics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $10,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from the Canucks for Kids Fund for student athletes in their first year of eligibility and in any varsity team. Preference will be given to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program. Committed to supporting charities that focus on childrens health and wellness, education, social impact programs and the development of grassroots hockey, the Canucks for Kids Fund has granted over $100 million to organizations across BC. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 103132 | 2025W | Frank Smith Thunderbird Award in Football | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,650, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available through gifts from UBC Football alumni in honour of Frank Smith, for outstanding members of the UBC Thunderbirds Mens Football team in any year of study. Frank was Head Coach of UBC Football from 1974 to 1994 and is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the BC Sports Hall of Fame, the UBC Sports Hall of Fame, and the UBC Football Wall of Honour. In his distinguished coaching career, Frank led UBC Football to two Vanier Cups and five Hardy Cup Canada West conference titles. As of 2025, he holds several UBC Football coaching records including the most seasons coached (21), the most victories (126), the most consecutive victories (22), and the most points scored in one season (466). The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletic Awards Committee. |
| 103133 | 2025W | Zalusky Award in Mens Volleyball | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $2,500, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from Zarley Zalusky (B.Kin. 2022) for members of the UBC Mens Volleyball team in any year of study who demonstrate exceptional leadership, teamwork and dedication to their team.Financial need may be considered. Zarley, a proud UBC Mens Volleyball alum, received several student awards during his time on the team which supported him throughout his studies. By establishing this award, he hopes to give back to a program that provided him with valuable lessons beyond volleyball and helped set him up for success after graduation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 103134 | 2025W | Diploma in Accounting Graduation Scholarship | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Diploma in Accounting | V | Scholarships totalling $4,500 have been made available annually by the UBC Sauder School of Business for outstanding graduating students in the Diploma in Accounting Program. Ordinarily, six students will receive a scholarship each year. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Diploma in Accounting Program. |
| 103136 | 2025W | Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award for Extended Degree Students | Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $43,000 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Bernard W. Hoeschen (19402020) for domestic students who identify as Black and have previously received a Beyond Tomorrow Scholars award in each of their four years of study. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Recipients can only receive this award once during their studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Awards Committee, in consultation with the Vice-President, Students Office. |
| 103137 | 2025W | Centennial Scholars Award for Indigenous Extended Degree Students | Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Awards totalling $43,000 have been available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Bernard W. Hoeschen (19402020) for First Nations, Inuit, or Mtis students of Canada who have previously received a Centennial Scholars award in each of their four years of study. Recipients are academically qualified and would not be able to attend UBC without financial assistance. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, community service and recognized extra-curricular achievement. Recipients can only receive this award once during their studies. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee, in consultation with the Vice-President, Students Office. |
| 103138 | 2025W | Jack Katnick Memorial Award in Architecture | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | V | Awards totalling $2,900 have been made available through an endowment established by the estate of Jack Katnick (19362006) for outstanding third-year undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism program. Financial need may be considered. Jack (B.Arch. 1960), the son of an immigrant, was the first in his family to attend university, a privilege he cherished throughout his career in residential architecture and community building. This award was created to honour Jacks gratitude for the opportunities his education provided and to support aspiring architects facing financial barriers in their educational and professional pursuits. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. |
| 103139 | 2025W | Ezra Kwok Award in Biomedical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Biomedical Engineering | V | Awards totalling $1,150 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Ezra Kwok (B.Sc., Ph.D., M.D.,) for second-, third- or fourth-year standing undergraduate students in the Biomedical Engineering program who demonstrate an interest in applying engineering knowledge to advance innovations in healthcare, medical research or clinical practice. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate leadership in the field. Dr. Kwok is a physician, engineer, former UBC professor, bioengineering consultant and entrepreneur with a multidisciplinary background in biomedical engineering and healthcare innovation. He founded the graduate-level Biomedical Engineering program at UBC in 2006 and served as its inaugural Program Director until 2010. Dr. Kwok has received numerous professional honours, including Fellow of Engineers Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. This award has been established to reflect Dr. Kwoks commitment to promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and healthcare fields. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Biomedical Engineering. |
| 103142 | 2025W | Amanda Asay Memorial Award in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling $2,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from family, friends and colleagues, in memory of Amanda Asay (19882022), for women enrolled in the Faculty of Forestry, who are on a UBC Varsity Team or a UBC Thunderbirds Sport Club. Preference will be given to graduate students. Born and raised in Prince George, BC, Amanda received an academic scholarship to Brown University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. She later went on to complete her Masters degree in 2013 and her Ph.D. in 2019 in the Faculty of Forestry at UBC. Her research explored the relationships among trees and their role in forest ecosystems. Amanda enjoyed many different winter and summer sports and represented Canada on the international stage for baseball and brought home numerous medals and trophies for her triumphs. She also represented British Columbia in hockey, ringette and softball. This award was established to support women in forestry who combine academic excellence with a commitment to athletics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 103143 | 2025W | Dr. Tsnomot Bradley Baker Award for Indigenous Women in Athletics | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Athletics and Recreation (UBCV) | V | Awards totalling $3,000, which may range from a minimum value of $500 each to the maximum allowable under athletic association regulations, have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Tsnomot Bradley Brad Baker for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis women of Canada who are varsity athletes in any year of study. Preference will be given to members of the UBC Womens Rugby team. Brad, a proud member of the Squamish Nation who carries the ancestral name Tsnomot, shared with his late grandfather and father, has been an educator for 30 years, working in the North Vancouver School District, as well with the Ministry of Education and Child Care in the role of Superintendent of Indigenous Education. He was selected for the Governor General of Canadas Leadership Conference where he was one of 250 leaders from across the country working to develop strategies for Canadas next 150 years. Brad has been actively involved in rugby, lacrosse and soccer, as both a player and administrator, and continues to contribute to his community through education and sport. He is pleased to support Indigenous women who strive for excellence in athletics and academics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Athletics Awards Committee. |
| 103144 | 2025W | Dr. John Bell Entrance Award in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Entrance awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. John Bell (B.Com. 1962, LL.D. 1998) for students entering the Bachelor of Commerce program who hold citizenship from a country in Africa. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $5,000. Dr. Bell, a former Canadian diplomat and business leader, has over 30 years of experience representing Canada abroad, including roles as Canadian High Commissioner to Malaysia and Chief Federal Negotiator for BC Treaty Negotiations. He also served as an adjunct professor at UBCs Sustainable Development Research Institute and held board positions at Goldcorp and Brazil Minerals. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 103145 | 2025W | Aditi Chakravarthi Award for Women in Computer Science | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $3,500 have been made available annually through a gift from Aditi Chakravarthi (B.C.S. 2017) for women who are in the first year of the Bachelor of Computer Science program and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are parents. Aditi is a proud alum who is an experienced software engineer who is pleased to support the next generation of women in computer science. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science. |
| 103146 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation of BC Award in Accounting | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Renewable awards totalling $3,500 have been made available annually through a gift from the Chartered Professional Accountants Education Foundation (CPAEF) of BC for first-year students in the Bachelor of Commerce program who demonstrate financial need and intent to obtain the CPA designation. Subject to continued eligibility, the awards will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever comes first). CPAEF aims to support and advance business and accounting education across BC by enhancing the quality and quantity of students entering the accounting profession. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 103147 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation of BC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Diploma in Accounting | V | Two awards of $2,500 each have been made available annually through a gift from the Chartered Professional Accountants Education Foundation (CPAEF) of BC for students in the Bachelor of Commerce and/or Diploma in Accounting programs who are from communities that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized. Recipients should also demonstrate the intent to obtain the CPA designation. CPAEF aims to support and advance business and accounting education across BC by enhancing the quality and quantity of students entering the accounting profession. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business and in the case of a Diploma in Accounting student, in consultation with the Diploma in Accounting Program. |
| 103148 | 2025W | CPA Education Foundation of BC Opportunity Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Two awards of $2,500 each have been made available annually through a gift from the Chartered Professional Accountants Education Foundation (CPAEF) of BC for students in the Bachelor of Commerce program who demonstrate barriers to entering post-secondary education. Recipients should also demonstrate the intent to obtain the CPA designation. CPAEF aims to support and advance business and accounting education across BC by enhancing the quality and quantity of students entering the accounting profession. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 103150 | 2025W | Future Healthcare Fund Entrance Award in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Entrance awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Future Healthcare Fund for students entering the M.D. program who demonstrate community involvement and leadership. Future Healthcare Fund is a non-profit organization that engages youth in addressing key healthcare issues while supporting healthcare workers. As demand for healthcare professionals rises, the Fund is dedicated to fostering the next generation of providers and advocating for systemic improvements to promote quality care for Canadians. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 103151 | 2025W | Jefo Foundation Award in Applied Animal Biology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Jefo Foundation for students in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology program, majoring in Applied Animal Biology. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in large animals, animal production systems and/or animal agriculture. The mission of the Jefo Foundation is to support the academic and social development of future agricultural leaders by providing financial assistance, while facilitating their integration into both local and international professional networks. This award reflects their commitment to supporting the growth of future leaders in sustainable animal production. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. |
| 103152 | 2025W | Alphonsine Lafond and QP Award for Indigenous Women in Sustainable Business | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $4,000 have been made available annually through gifts from the Alphonsine Lafond Fund for Innovation and QuinnPartners Inc., in memory of Chief Alphonsine Lafond (19262000), for First Nations, Inuit or Mtis students of Canada who are women in the Bachelor of Commerce program. Recipients must demonstrate an interest in environmentally and/or socially responsible business practices. Consistently demonstrating strong values of perseverance and tenacity, Chief Lafond of Muskeg Lake First Nation was the first woman chief in Saskatchewan, the first Nations woman appointed as a Justice of the Peace, the first Indigenous person elected as a provincial school board trustee representing a First Nation community and the first woman appointed as a Senator in the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. Her contributions were recognized with the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 1988 and the Canada 125 Medal in 1992. QuinnPartners is a management consultancy specializing in corporate sustainability, climate change and sustainable finance advisory services. Founded in 2013, QuinnPartners is a female-founded and employee-owned B-Corp, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. QuinnPartners is committed to developing the next generation of industry leaders, and wants female and indigenous voices to be well- represented in the process. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 103153 | 2025W | Stober Foundation Southern Medical Program Award for Indigenous Students | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | A $23,000 renewable entrance award has been made available annually through a gift from the Stober Foundation, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, for an Indigenous M.D. student entering the Southern Medical Program. The recipient will be admitted through the Indigenous Pathway and have gained strong support from the Indigenous Admissions Subcommittee. Preference will be given to a student who is from, or who has strong ties to, a Nation located in the Interior of British Columbia. Financial need may be considered. Subject to continued academic standing, the award will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the M.D. degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 103154 | 2025W | UFCW Local 1518 Kim Novak Memorial Scholarship | Affiliation Scholarships (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Scholarships totalling $100,000 have been made available by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 1518, in memory of Kim Novak (19852024), for women in their final year of an undergraduate program at the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia Institute of Technology or at a college in British Columbia. Recipients must be a member, a daughter of a member or legal ward of a member of the Union in good standing. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at $10,000. Those who wish to be considered must give full details of their own or their parents membership in the Union. Students may only receive one of the UFCW Local 1518 scholarships. Kim (B.A. 2008) was a dedicated advocate for social justice who began her union journey as a Safeway clerk. She held key positions within UFCW 1518, including communication representative, union representative, director, and Secretary-Treasurer, before serving as President from 2019 to 2024. She was the first woman and youngest person to hold the role. She was elected Vice-President of UFCW International in 2019. This award celebrates Kims commitment to education, engagement and empowerment in support of workers, human rights and equity. The awards are made on the recommendation of Enrolment Services. |
| 103155 | 2025W | Timothy Yeung Bursary for Students with Disabilities | Students with Disabilities Awards (ENRL) | Student Financial Assistance and Awards | V | Bursaries totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Timothy Yeung (B.Com. 2010) for students in the UBC Sauder School of Business with disabilities. Preference will be given to students in the Business Technology Management option. Timothy received an M.B.A. from the Quantic School of Business and Technology and is currently the Director of Product Management at Hootsuite. He was involved with organizations such as EY Canada, where he served as Associate Director of Product Management and TELUS Digital as Lead Product Manager. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Timothy is deeply involved in giving back to the community and advancing the field of technology and education. He is the Lead Instructor and Program Advisor for Product Management at UBC Sauder School of Business Continuing Business Studies. Timothy previously served as President and Board Director of ProductBC, leading initiatives to strengthen BC’s technology product management community. Currently, he also serves as President of the Advisory Board for the lellm Community Centre and is a director with AI Governance & Safety Canada. This bursary has been established to reflect Timothys dedication to nurturing future business leaders, particularly those facing accessibility barriers, to thrive at UBC Sauder and beyond. The bursaries are adjudicated by Enrolment Services, based on the recommendation of the Committee on Awards for Students with Disabilities. |
| 103156 | 2025W | Dr. Lindsay McNiven Lawson Memorial Award for Women | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Renewable awards totalling $5,000 have been made available annually through a gift from family and held at the University of Victoria, in memory of Dr. Lindsay McNiven Lawson (19462022), for outstanding women in their first-year of the Island Medical Program. Financial need may be considered. The awards will be renewed for a further three years of study. Despite being advised that a career as a practicing physician was incompatible with married and family life, Dr. Lindsay McNiven Lawson graduated from McGill University in 1974 with a medical degree and the Wood Gold Medal for outstanding clinical performance during the two-year clerkship period. She went on to have a remarkable 33-year career in respiratory medicine at St. Pauls Hospital in Vancouver, where she played a pivotal role during the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Her expertise and dedication earned her recognition as a Clinical Professor of Medicine by the UBC Faculty of Medicine, where she was celebrated as a master clinician and honored for her excellence in teaching. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. |
| 103157 | 2025W | Orthopaedic Research Forum Prize | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Orthopaedics | V | Prizes totalling $500 have been made available annually for residents in the Department of Orthopaedics who give outstanding presentations on their area of Orthopaedic research. Recipients are judged on quality, rigor, innovation, relevance and impact. Ordinarily, three recipients will be selected each year. The awards are made on the recommendation of Department of Orthopaedics. |
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| 103159 | 2025W | Chiu Lin and Grace Ho Memorial Graduate Scholarship | Affiliated Fellowships (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $73,350 have been made available through an endowment established by an estate gift from Chiu Lin Ho for outstanding international graduate students entering their first year of study in any Faculty. Preference will be given to international students from China, Taiwan or Hong Kong. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103160 | 2025W | Dietetics Rural and Indigenous Communities Placement Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Land and Food Systems | V | Awards totalling $30,000 have been made available annually by alumni and friends for undergraduate and graduate students in the Dietetics Program. Eligible students include those registered for out-of-town practicum placements in the Dietetics Major within the Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health program, as well as those in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program who are completing out-of-town practicum placements in rural and Indigenous communities. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103163 | 2025W | Kapoor Singh Siddoo Scholarship in Forestry | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Through the generosity of the Kapoor Singh Siddoo Foundation a scholarship of $6,300 is offered to a student in Forestry. The award is made to worthy students deserving of assistance with first class standing. |
| 103164 | 2025W | Kapoor Singh Siddoo Scholarship in Forest Ecology | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Through the generosity of the Kapoor Singh Siddoo Foundation a scholarship of $5,200 is offered to a student in Forest Ecology. The award is made to a student deserving of assistance with first class standing. |
| 103165 | 2025W | Kapoor Singh Siddoo Scholarship in Medicine | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Medicine | V | Through the generosity of the Kapoor Singh Siddoo Foundation a scholarship of $7,600 is offered to a student of Medicine. This award is made to a student deserving of assistance with first class standing. |
| 103174 | 2025W | Adel Foundation Award in Modern Persian Literature | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Asian Studies | V | Awards totalling $970 have been made available through an endowment established through a gift from the Adel Foundation Fund, a donor-advised fund held at the Private Giving Foundation, in honour of Mahmoud Adel-Sabzevari, for outstanding students studying modern Persian literature in the Department of Asian Studies. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a sustained interest in modern Persian literature through coursework and/or the production of original workeither creative or critical. After growing up as an orphan in poverty, Mahmoud Adel-Sabzevari studied History and Geography in the late 1930s at the University of Tehran. His expertise was wide-ranging and endured throughout his life: he was a renowned author, editor, translator and teacher in the arts and sciences, and at age 90 he translated a defining encyclopedic volume of Quranic works into Persian. His most significant passion was Persian literature, and this award has been created to honor his legacy. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Asian Studies, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103201 | 2025W | John Parminter Award in Forestry | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $3,650 have been made available through an endowment established by John Parminter (B.S.F. 1975, M.F. 1979) for graduate students in the Faculty of Forestry who are studying social and ecological adaptation to fire. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a focus on helping societies coexist with wildfire. John worked with the British Columbia Forest Service from 1980 to 2009, first as a fire ecologist specializing in fire history, ecology and vegetation succession, and later in research on biodiversity, wildlife habitat monitoring and forest inventory. He co-founded the Forest History Association of B.C. and the B.C. Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration. In 2002, he received the Distinguished Forester Award from the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103204 | 2025W | BBA Consultants Award in Electrical Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from BBA Consultants for third- or fourth-year Bachelor of Applied Science students majoring in Electrical Engineering who demonstrate an interest in power or consulting engineering. Preference will be given to women. BBA Consultants is a Canadian consulting engineering and environmental services firm with expertise in energy and natural resources. They provide solutions in areas such as mining, power systems and environmental services, focusing on innovation and sustainability. BBA established this award to encourage and support the next generation of engineers dedicated to creating impactful solutions in the fields of energy, resources and engineering services. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Electrical Engineering. |
| 103207 | 2025W | Anthony and Yumy Ng Foundation Award in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | A $2,500 award has been made available annually through a gift from the Anthony and Yumy Ng Foundation for a third- or fourth-year student of Asian heritage in the Bachelor of Commerce program who is specializing in Accounting and is in good academic standing. Financial need may be considered. The Anthony and Yumy Ng Foundation was founded by Anthony Ng, a certified general accountant since 1979 and notary public since 1989. The foundation is dedicated to supporting young newcomers in their educational and professional journeys through initiatives focused on financial literacy. The award is made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 103208 | 2025W | Murphy Battista LLP Award in Law | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Peter A. Allard School of Law | V | A $15,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from Murphy Battista LLP for an outstanding domestic student entering their second year of the J.D. program, who demonstrates an interest in trial work through previous involvements in student government, debate, community service and/or leadership activities. Murphy Battista LLP is a litigation firm with a focus on trial and appellate work. The practice concentrates on civil litigation, primarily representing plaintiffs. Its lawyers have acted on cases that have contributed to developments in areas such as class actions, negligence, intentional torts and insurance law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. |
| 103211 | 2025W | Leon and Joan Tuey Graduate Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Scholarships totalling $6,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Leon and Joan Tuey for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Education. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103212 | 2025W | Creative Studies Award in Fine Arts | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Two awards (valued at $250 each) have been made available for outstanding fourth-year undergraduate students in the Visual Arts Program in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Visual Arts Committee. |
| 103213 | 2025W | Creative Studies Award in Media Studies | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Two awards (valued at $250 each) have been made available for outstanding fourth-year undergraduate students in the Media Studies Program in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Media Studies Committee. |
| 103214 | 2025W | Deans Award for Artistic Excellence in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One $500 award has been made available for an outstanding fourth-year undergraduate student in the Visual Arts Program in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. This award acknowledges excellence in artistic practice in visual arts, the recipient will be exhibiting in the year-end exhibition. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Visual Arts Committee. |
| 103215 | 2025W | Deans Award for Artistic Excellence in the Bachelor of Media Studies program | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | One $500 award has been made available for an outstanding fourth-year undergraduate student in the Visual Arts Program in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. This award acknowledges excellence in artistic practice in visual arts, the recipient will be exhibiting in the year-end exhibition. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Visual Arts Committee. |
| 103219 | 2025W | Wall Research Awards | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Graduate awards, ranging in value from $25,000 (for Masters students) to $30,000 (for Ph.D. students), have been made available through the Peter Wall Legacy Fund, an endowment established by Peter Wall, for graduate students whose research relates to one of three specific areas of interest: sustainable approaches to and development of the general urban environment, including water, energy and transportation infrastructure in British Columbia; environmental protection of oceans, beaches and waterfronts that impact British Columbia; and sustainable approaches to resource-intensive industry in British Columbia. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Wall Research Awards Adjudication Committee to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103220 | 2025W | Student Directed Seminar Award in Arts and Social Sciences | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (OKES) | Enrolment Services | O | Two awards (valued at $750 each) have been made available for third- or fourth-year undergraduate students in the Student Directed Seminars program in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Recipients will have completed their role as a Student Coordinator. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Student Directed Seminars Advisory Committee. |
| 103223 | 2025W | Graduate Award in Sikh and Punjabi Studies | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Kamal Parmar for outstanding graduate students in the Department of History focusing their research on Sikh and Punjabi studies. Kamal established the award in the spirit of Gur Seva the Sikh principle of selfless service to the Guru. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of History, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103225 | 2025W | Arthritis Society Vancouver Branch Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,900 scholarship has been endowed by the Vancouver Branch of The Arthritis Society, B.C. & Yukon Division. The award is offered to a student in the Department of Physical Therapy interested in clinical research in Rheumatology or to a student completing an MSc or PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences who has a physical therapy focus to their research. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy. |
| 103226 | 2025W | Arthritis Society Vancouver Community Group James Kwan Scholarship | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | A $1,200 scholarship has been endowed by the Vancouver Community Group of The Arthritis Society, B.C. & Yukon Division for a student in the Department of Physical Therapy who is interested in clinical research in Rheumatology or to a student completing an MSc or PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences who has a physical therapy focus to their research. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Physical Therapy. |
| 103227 | 2025W | Randall Chafetz Award in Commerce | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration | V | Awards totalling $1,750 have been made available through an endowment established by Randall Chafetz (B.Com. 1982, M.B.A.) for Bachelor of Commerce students who demonstrate financial need and an interest in finance. Since his undergraduate education at UBC, Randall has had a rich and varied career in finance, becoming Vice-Chairman of Global Corporate and Investment Banking at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. He is proud to support his alma mater and future leaders in the finance industry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business. |
| 103230 | 2025W | Arcteryx Award in Engineering | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Applied Science (Vancouver) | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Arcteryx for outstanding third- or fourth-year undergraduate students enrolled in an Engineering program at the Faculty of Applied Science. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate leadership, innovation and commitment to create positive change in their field and community. Founded in BC, Arcteryx designs and manufactures technical outdoor apparel and equipment, with a focus on durable, high-performance materials and functional design. Guided by their values Live It, Leave It Better, Disruptive Evolution, and Commit Arcteryx has established this award to support the next generation of engineers who are pushing boundaries and driving meaningful change. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. |
| 103234 | 2025W | Agnes Hedller and Terry Smyth Award in Historical Performance Practice | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Awards totalling $25,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Agnes Hedller for outstanding students in the Master of Music in Historical Performance Practice (HPP) program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC School of Music, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103236 | 2025W | George Zukerman Memorial Award in Music | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | School of Music | V | Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from family, friends and the community, in memory of George Zukerman, OC, OBC, (19272023) for domestic undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Music who demonstrate excellence in woodwind performance. Preference will be given to students specializing in the bassoon. George, Artistic Director Emeritus of White Rock Concerts, combined a career as a bassoon soloist with work presenting concerts across Canada, including founding White Rock Concerts in 1956. He performed internationally while maintaining his role as Artistic Director and contributed to the development of young Canadian musicians, including bringing student performers to the White Rock Concert Series. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC School of Music, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
| 103242 | 2025W | Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship (B.I.L.S.) Indigenous Student Award | Undergraduate Recommended Awards (ENRL) | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship | V | Awards totalling up to $10,000 have been made available by the MasterCard Foundation, in partnership with Faculty of Forestry, for First Nations, Inuit, or Mtis students of Canada registered in the Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship (B.I.L.S.) program. The value of each award will be determined based on the number of credits in which the recipient is enrolled each semester. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry. |
| 103246 | 2025W | Dr. Paul Evans Research Prize in CanadaAsia Relations Policy | Graduate Recommended Awards (GSSA) | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Studies | V | Two prizes of $7,500 each have been made available annually through a gift from Dr. Paul Evans and Catherine Evans for outstanding graduate students engaged in policy-related research on CanadaAsia relations. Eligible students will have written an exceptional paper and pursued activities that contribute to a broader and deeper understanding of CanadaAsia relations in both Canadian and global contexts. Dr. Evans is a Professor Emeritus in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, specializing in Asian and trans-Pacific international relations. He has held academic and leadership roles at institutions across Canada, the U.S., and Asia, including York University, Harvard, UBC, National University of Singapore and the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Evans established this prize with the hope of advancing study in the field and to support UBCs ongoing visibility and engagement in Asia Pacific-focused research. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Institute of Asian Research, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. |
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