Funder: College of Graduate Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One $15,000 PhD award and one $9,000 master’s award, each for one year
Summary: Supports UBC Okanagan graduate research with potential for entrepreneurship, innovation, community involvement or local economic development.
Key Information: Restricted to continuing Canadian citizens and permanent residents in full-time, research-based graduate programs at UBC Okanagan.
Description
The Finch Family Graduate Award is offered by Ken and Jean Finch and administered by the College of Graduate Studies at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. It supports students pursuing full-time, research-based master’s and PhD degrees, with preference given to studies that may lead to entrepreneurship, innovation, community involvement or local economic development.
The award recognizes both graduate research potential and students’ involvement in these areas. Selection places greater weight on demonstrated participation and leadership in entrepreneurship, economic development, community development or innovation than on research ability and academic excellence. Reviewers value contributions with lasting impact, including focused, sustained engagement, rather than leadership titles or passive participation alone.
