Scholarships and awards

2026-27 IALH Graduate Student Awards 
for Youth Research 

NEW! IALH Award of Excellence for Youth Research $1,000
For a graduate student conducting research that advances our understanding of youth well-being, mental health, culture, equity and youth policy, or marginalized youth. 
IALH Award of Excellence for Youth Research Overview & Application

Albert Hung Chao Hong Fund $7,500
For a graduate student conducting research that advances our understanding of youth, well-being, mental health, culture, equity and youth policy, or marginalized youth. 
TBA - Albert Hung Chao Hong Fund Overview & Application

Dr. Myer Horowitz Endowment, two awards valued at $1,000 each
For a graduate student(s) attending a conference or for community-based research projects, to cover travel, fees or other expenses not covered by a grant or community partner contribution.  
Dr. Myer Horowitz Endowment Overview & Application

Freya Milne Memorial Fund, up to two awards with a combined value of $3,000
For a graduate student who has overcome adversity to pursue their education at UVic. 
Freya Milne Memorial Fund Overview & Application

Robert W. Ford Award, one or more awards with a combined total value of $15,000
For a graduate student(s) conducting research that focuses on youth and society.
Robert W. Ford Award Overview & Application

Watson Traffic Safety Award
More details to come.
TBA- Watson Traffic Safety Award Overview & Application

Awards will be announced and distributed through the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

How does a scholarship support student research?

A scholarship can be the deciding factor in the decision to pursue graduate education or in selecting which university to attend. The opportunity to work with world class researchers is also a deciding factor. The Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health scholarships bring essential elements to support the University of Victoria, an institution that has always had a reputation for superior educational opportunities.

If you are interested in supporting student success with a scholarship donation, please consider a gift, pledge or bequest in honor of these distinguished scholars and community members.

For further information, please contact IALH Finance Administrator, Elena Hagedorn IALHFinance@uvic.ca

IALH Graduate Scholarships and Travel Awards 

Applications for 2026-27 are now closed. 

Alice Lou-Poy Scholarship $1,080
For students conducting research on Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia. 
Alice Lou-Poy Overview & Application

David Chuenyan Lai Scholarship $1,150
For a student conducting research on aging and whose supervisor is an IALH Research Fellow. 
David Chuenyan Lai Overview & Application

Elaine Gallagher Travel Award, up to two awards with a combined value of $2,030
For students with an accepted paper or poster at a national or international academic conference. 
Elaine Gallagher Travel Award Overview & Application

Madden Family Graduate Scholarship in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging $13,835
For a PhD student conducting research in the cognitive neuroscience of aging
Madden Family Scholarship Overview & Application

Marilynne Convey Scholarship $1,330
For a student with financial need and who has demonstrated volunteerism in the community.
*The Marilynne Convey Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students on alternating years. It will be next offered for graduate students in 2027.

Neena Chappell Scholarship $1,540
For a student conducting research on aging.
Neena Chappell Scholarship Overview & Application

UVic Retirees Association Award, up to two awards with a combined value of $2,650
For students whose research focuses on individuals 55 years of age and older.
UVic Retirees Association Award Overview & Application

Awards will be announced and distributed through the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

In-Course Scholarships 

Next application period will be in 2027.

The Marilynne Convey Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students on alternating years. It will be next offered for graduate students in 2027.

The 2026 awards were:

Marilynne Convey Scholarship 2026
For an undergraduate student with financial need and who has demonstrated volunteerism in the community.
Marilynne Convey Scholarship Application & Overview

Holly Tuokko Undergraduate Research Scholarship 2026
For an undergraduate student whose research interest is focused on health and aging. 
Holly Tuokko Scholarship Application & Overview

Congratulations to the 2025-26 IALH Student Award Recipients! 

Meet the 2025-26 IALH Student Award Recipients!

Previous years:
View the 2025-26 IALH Student Award Recipients
View the 2023-24 IALH Student Award Recipients
View the 2022-23 IALH Student Award Recipients
View the 2021-22 IALH Student Award Recipients

Eldercare Foundation Research Awards

Administrated in partnership with IALH, the Eldercare Foundation is offering two awards: The Funke-Furber Gerontological Research Award and the Ruth A. Gardner Research Award. The application period for 2026 is now closed. 

 Other Award Opportunities at UVic

UVic awards 8+ million dollars in scholarships each year on the basis of academic merit or excellence, as well as a number of bursaries. For more information please click here.