Month: December 2015

by

UBC Launches Award & Fellows Program for Aboriginal Women Entering the Sauder School of Business

The Spitz Fellows Program is a unique initiative that starts with The Spitz Family Awards for Aboriginal Women.

The Awards recognize direct entry and transfer students who demonstrate academic achievement, community engagement, tenacity, leadership skills and service to others, with an award of $10,000 per academic year, renewable until the Fellow graduates from the Bachelor of Commerce program.

As members of the Spitz Fellows Program for the duration of their BCom degree, students are eligible to attend a various of events and enriched programs as well as be considered for additional funding to cover student expenses.

Application deadline:  March 15, 2016

For more information, click here.

by

UBC – Centennial Scholars Entrance Award

UBC launched the new Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards, designed to support academically qualified students who have significant financial need.  Students applying to UBC directly from high school or transferring from post-secondary institutions are eligible for the awards, including a minimum of $50,000 available for Canadian Aboriginal students in the 2016 Winter Session. This program offers entering students one-time and renewable awards of up to $40,000 payable over four years.

You’re eligible if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident entering UBC’s Vancouver or Okanagan campus directly from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution to your first undergraduate degree (post-baccalaureate students are not eligible to apply). You and your family must complete an application to demonstrate financial need.

The application requires a reference letter from someone who is well acquainted with you and who can comment on your character, interest in UBC, and financial situation. This could include – but is not limited to – coaches, teachers, counsellors, principals, supervisors from work and volunteer positions, family doctors, and community or religious leaders.

Application deadline:  February 1, 2016 @ 4pm

For more information, click here.