Finch Family Graduate Award
Internal — College of Graduate Studies only
Finch Family Graduate Award supports UBC Okanagan master’s and doctoral students’ research-based study, with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, innovation, community involvement, and local economic development.
Funder: College of Graduate Studies
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One $15,000 PhD award and one $9,000 master’s award, each for one year
Summary: Supports research-based graduate study at UBC Okanagan, emphasizing entrepreneurship, innovation, community involvement, and local economic development.
Key Information: Open to continuing, full-time master’s and PhD students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Description
The Finch Family Graduate Award supports students pursuing research-based, full-time graduate degrees at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. Offered by Ken and Jean Finch and administered by the College of Graduate Studies, it provides one-year support for one master’s student and one doctoral student. Preference is given to students whose studies may lead to entrepreneurship, innovation, community involvement, or local economic development.
The award recognizes both graduate research potential and engagement beyond academic work. Evaluation places greater weight on applicants’ involvement in entrepreneurship, local economic development, community development, or innovation than on research ability and academic excellence. Leadership, the value and lasting impact of contributions, and the ability to explain what applicants learned through their involvement are central considerations.
