Finance your education
Financing your education is easier than you think. UVic is offering more scholarships, grants and awards to more new students than ever before.
What will it cost?
- How much will the year cost?
- How much will tuition cost?
- How much will graduate program fees costs?
- How can I pay my tuition?
- What are the costs to live in on-campus housing?
- How much does it cost to park on campus?
New for graduate students - pay tuition fees in four equal instalments over each four-month term!
How will I pay?
On top of your savings, summer job earnings and contributions from your family, there are several ways to make ends meet, including:
- CYC awards and scholarships (see tab below)
- Loans and grants: Canadian Student Loans, BC Student Loans, Bursaries
- Paid work experience: Work Study program, Career Services
- Graduate award
- Graduate students may work as research or teaching assistants
Preparing a budget? Try our financial planner.
If you have any questions about financing your education, please contact Student Awards & Financial Aid Email: finaid@uvic.ca
Undergraduate scholarships and bursaries
Graduate awards and resources
UVic Fellowships & Graduate Awards
Donor Awards for CYC Graduate students
- Agnes Shahariw Memorial Scholarship
- Albert Hung Chao Hong Scholarship
- Annie Greskiw Graduate Award
- Darlene Scott Memorial Scholarship
- David F. Strong Research Scholarship
- Discovery Program for Youth and Family Addiction Services Scholarship
- General Graduate Scholarships
- Howard E. Petch Research Scholarship
- Martlet Chapter Iode Graduate Scholarship for Women
- Ray Hadfield Memorial Fellowship
Information about scholarships, bursaries, and other financial resources
- UVic Student Awards and Financial Aid
- Graduate Students' Society (GSS) travel grants
- GSS childcare bursary
- GSS departmental (event) grant
- External grant opportunities
- SSHRC fellowships
You should also visit the Centre for Graduate Students and the Faculty of Graduate Studies for information on scholarships and awards. SCYC faculty members may also be able to provide tips for obtaining funding.
Tuition and fees
You'll find current tuition fees on the Accounting site. Be sure to budget for additional funds for travel, recreation, and clothing. A breakdown of these costs can be found on the financial aid site.
Awards and bursaries
UVic offers $3.7 million in scholarships and bursaries each year. All students are encouraged to apply for student scholarships, bursaries, and loans.
In addition to the general entrance and in-course scholarships, there are more than 40 different awards and bursaries for Indigenous students.
Students who demonstrate reasonable academic standing and financial need can also apply for many bursaries and non-repayable awards.
UVic's Work Study program offers on-campus part-time paid jobs to students in financial need.
For more information about costs and methods of payment, visit the Student Awards and Financial Aid site.
Funding and sponsorships
Sponsored Indigenous students should report the name and address of their sponsor to the Office of Indigenous Academic & Community Engagement, who can provide the sponsor with appeal materials or course information on your behalf.
If you are fully funded by an Indigenous organization you're still eligible to apply for a student loan. BC residents can apply to the British Columbia Student Assistance Program.
International student fees are different than domestic ones. UVic offers many resources to assist international students: