Faculty of Humanities Travel and Learning Award
One or more awards are given to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Humanities to assist with regional, national or international travel outside of Southern Vancouver Island (defined as the area south of Nanaimo and not including any of the Gulf Islands) in relation to a UVic course in the Faculty of Humanities. Coursework can be part of an exchange, study abroad, field school or Co-op placement in a program supported by a program in the Faculty.
Students with a GPA over 5.0 are eligible. Students must submit a budget for the amount requested, a statement of no more than 350 words describing the purpose of the coursework and its relevance to the student's program of study, and one letter of support from appropriate instructors familiar with the student's academic work. The deadline for applications is March 1 (for summer travel) and June 1 (for fall or winter travel). All application materials should be addressed and submitted to the Associate Dean Academic, Faculty of Humanities. Approval of the recipient(s) will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Humanities.
Amount
Varies| Number of awards: Varies
Application deadline
March 1 (for summer travel) and June 1 (for fall or winter travel)
Eligibility
In-Course scholarships, awards, medals and prizes are offered to undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 12.0 units for credit, of which 10.5 units are graded using the standard nine point scale, in two of the three terms of study in the previous academic year (May to April). In-course scholarships, awards and prizes are awarded in the subsequent winter session (September to April).
How to apply
Students must submit a budget for the amount requested (maximum $1,000), a statement of no more than 350 words describing the purpose of the coursework and its relevance to the student's program of study and one letter of support from appropriate instructors familiar with the student's academic work. All application materials should be addressed and submitted to the Associate Dean Academic, Faculty of Humanities.
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