School of Public Health and Social Policy Awards

Please read the instructions carefully to confirm whether an application is required.

Scholarships marked with an asterisk (*) are funded by the University of Victoria Foundation.

Applications are required for in-course scholarships listed in this section. These scholarships are governed by the general regulations for scholarships, medals, and prizes. 

  • Unless stated otherwise, the application must be made through completion of the in-course scholarship application on UVic Online tools.
  • The deadline, unless stated otherwise, is May 31.
  • Some of the following awards may require application through the School of Public Health and Social Policy; please review the eligibility criteria and application instructions below for further information.

 

Dr Charlotte Loppie Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to Indigenous undergraduate students in the School of Public Health and Social Policy who demonstrate financial need, with preference given to mature (23 years or older) Indigenous women.  Part-time students (registered in a minimum of 6.0 units for credit in two terms) are eligible. Approval of the recipient(s) is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Public Health and Social Policy.

Michael Hayes Award in Public Health and Social Policy

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students in the School of Public Health & Social Policy who have a demonstrated interest in health equity.  Preference is for students with demonstrated financial need. 

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Public Health & Social Policy.

School of Public Health and Social Policy Student Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate students in the School of Public Health and Social Policy who are single parents from Western Canada. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Applications from students are not required for scholarships listed in this section.

Unless otherwise indicated in the Terms of Reference, recipients are approved by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Public Health and Social Policy.

These scholarships are governed by the general regulations for scholarships, medals, and prizes.

Jennie Butchart Scholarship*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies 

One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Public Health and Social Policy.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Public Health and Social Policy.

Pacific Blue Cross Scholarship in the School of Public Health and Social Policy

Value: $1,400 | Number: Varies

One or more scholarships, totaling $1,400, are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate student in the School of Public Health and Social Policy.

Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the School of Public Health and Social Policy.