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, Indigenous or 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 programs and provide one letter of reference (maximum 300 words) that speaks to this.
• Students who identify as Black, Indigenous or 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 programs and provide one letter of reference (maximum 300 words) that speaks to this.
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