Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative
UBC's Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative supports Indigenous master's students in research-based programs with additional funding and recognition through the CGS M competition.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Application deadline for CGS M & Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative
Funding Amounts: $27,000 (award) + $5,000 (supplement) for 1 year; non-renewable; subject to available funding
Summary: Supports outstanding Indigenous students applying to the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Master’s (CGS M) program with additional financial recognition and supplements.
Key Information: Applicants must self-identify as Indigenous and apply to CGS M by the deadline to be considered.
Description
The Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative provides targeted financial support to meritorious Indigenous students who apply to the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Master’s (CGS M) program at eligible Canadian institutions, including UBC. The initiative aims to recognize and encourage academic achievement among Indigenous graduate students, fostering greater representation and success in advanced research-based studies. Successful applicants receive both the standard CGS M award and, subject to funding, an additional supplement.
