BPOC Graduate Excellence Award
The BPOC Graduate Excellence Award at UBC supports outstanding Black and Person of Colour graduate students, recognizing research excellence and addressing systemic barriers in research-based programs.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: January 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Minimum $1,500 per award; award amounts vary by faculty/program and may be higher
Summary: Supports outstanding UBC graduate students who identify as Black or as a Person of Colour, with a focus on research excellence and addressing systemic barriers.
Key Information: No central application; students are considered based on admission materials and program nomination.
Description
The BPOC Graduate Excellence Award at the University of British Columbia recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who identify as Black or as a Person of Colour. The award is designed to honor research excellence and scholarly achievement while addressing systemic barriers faced by BPOC students in graduate education. Preference is given to domestic and incoming research Master’s students, but awards are open to both Master’s and Doctoral students across eligible research-based programs.
Funds are allocated to disciplinary Faculties and graduate programs, which then recommend recipients and award amounts to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The minimum value of each award is $1,500, but actual award amounts may be higher depending on faculty/program allocations.
