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School of Environmental Studies

Student funding and awards

Undergraduate funding

There are a variety of ES- and UVic-based scholarships, bursaries, awards and other funding opportunities available to support your undergraduate studies. Below we've listed the highlights, but be sure to explore UVic's other scholarships and financial aid options.

Environmental studies scholarships

Most scholarships are awarded based on recommendations made by the school. However, some require a separate application form.

Awards for Environmental Studies students

Lorene Kennedy Field Course Awards

A generous endowment allows us to reimburse a portion of field course fees, for full or part time students, through the Lorene Kennedy Field Course Awards. Eligible students include:

  • environmental studies undergraduate declared majors and minors
  • environmental studies graduate students
  • students in the RNS diploma program

Field school fees must be paid in full, and a percentage will be reimbursed in the semester following successful completion of the course.

Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awards (JCURA)

The Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award 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 7.0 or above are eligible to apply. Each successful student receives a $1,500 credit in their UVic account.

Valerie Kuehne Undergraduate Research Awards (VKURA)

The Valerie Kuehne Undergraduate Research Award is an internship opportunity for first- and second-year students to gain research-enriched and applied experiences in their field of study. Students gain experience working within a research environment that is collaborative and collegial with direct support from a faculty mentor.

BC Nature Scholarships

BC Nature offers the $2000 Rene Savenye Scholarship for undergraduate students contributing to the understanding and appreciation of the natural environment. Application deadline is July 15, 2024.

For more information, visit BC Nature Scholarships.

Graduate funding

Awards & fellowships

  • national or provincial awards are available to those with a first-class grade point average (minimum 7.0 but in practice much higher) in the last two years of undergraduate studies. Eligibility criteria vary with agency. Currently national fellowship holders receive an additional award from the university.
  • a limited number of University Graduate Fellowships are available to applicants with a GPA over 7.5.
  • a limited number of awards are available specifically for environmental studies graduate students, outlined in the awards section of the Graduate Studies calendar. Application and/or nomination may only be done once the student has been admitted to the School.

  • BC Nature offers the $2500 Bert Brink Scholarship for graduate students pursuing degrees in fields related to nature conservation and management. Application deadline is July 15, 2024. For more information, visit BC Nature Scholarships.

Emergency funding

Life happens... let us help you. Through Student Awards and Financial Aid, UVic has an emergency loan fund which provides short term assistance to students experiencing an unanticipated and urgent financial crisis.