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Funding

UVic offers scholarships, bursaries, awards and other funding opportunities to help you further your education and succeed in your studies.

Scholarships & awards

There are over 30 scholarships available to chemistry students. Most scholarships are awarded based on recommendations made by the department. Others require a separate application form. 

Scholarships that require applications open February 15th and close April 30th. 

Undergraduate research awards

The Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award (JCURA) supports students who complete a research project under the mentorship of a faculty supervisor. Full-time third- and fourth-year students with a GPA of 6.0 or above are eligible to apply. Each successful student receives a $1,500 credit in their UVic account.

Valerie Kuehne Undergraduate Research Awards (VKURA) give first- and second-year students the opportunity to gain research experience with a faculty member. Paid research internships are full-time for 12 weeks (between May 1 and August 31).

Graduate funding

Graduate students can receive funding through employment, fellowships, awards and assistantships

Discover the full list of graduate funding opportunities available at UVic.

Read more abut funding in chemistry's Graduate Handbook.