Greater Victoria Chamber 1863 Impact Award*

One or more awards of $2,000 each are given to undergraduate students entering the University of Victoria from a Canadian secondary school, college or university who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given in the following priority:

1. Students who are dependants of members of The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
2. Students who self-identify as members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit students;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; and
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
3. Students who demonstrate financial need.

Applicants, candidates or nominees for this award who have indicated they are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit are required to demonstrate their eligibility for Indigenous-specific awards in alignment with the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration (ICD) Policy (GV0810).

Amount

$2,000 | Number: Varies

Application deadline

February 15 - April 30

Eligibility

View entrance scholarship eligibility categories.

How to apply

 View entrance scholarship application detals.

How to accept

To accept your scholarship offer:

1. Have a NetLink ID
2. Go to www.uvic.ca and sign into your UVic Online tools account using your NetLink ID
3. Select "Student Services" on the top menu
4. Select "Awards and financial aid" under "Finances"
5. Select "View My Student Aid"
6. Enter the Aid Year and Aid Period
7. Select "Accept" on the scholarship(s) you have been offered

Need help?

For more information, please contact:

• Adam Bocking, Entrance Scholarship Officer
• Amanda Thornborough, Scholarship Assistant