UVSS BIPOC Public Interest Research Award*

One or more awards, of at least $1,000 each, are given to continuing or transferring undergraduate students with demonstrated research-based contributions to community programs or agencies that address social justice and/or environmental issues. Preference will be given in the following order:
- Students who identify as Black, First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit or a Person of Colour
- Students who are members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity
- Students with demonstrated financial need

Students must submit a summary (maximum 500 words) of their research project that contributes to community program, and provide one letter of reference (maximum 300 words) that speaks to this.

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

Varies| 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:

Have a NetLink ID
Go to www.uvic.ca and sign into your UVic Online tools account using your NetLink ID
Select "Student Services" on the top menu
Select "Awards and financial aid" under "Finances"
Select "View My Student Aid"
Enter the Aid Year and Aid Period
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