Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative
The Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative at UBC supports Indigenous graduate students conducting research through significant funding and scholarly opportunities.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: $27,000 Indigenous Scholars Award + $5,000 Supplement for one year (total $32,000); non-renewable
Summary: Provides financial support to outstanding Indigenous students applying to the Canada Graduate Scholars—Master’s program at UBC.
Key Information: Applicants must self-identify as Indigenous and apply through the CGS M competition.
Description
The Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is designed to support meritorious Indigenous students pursuing research-based graduate studies. Through this initiative, Indigenous students who apply to the Canada Graduate Scholars—Master’s program (CGS M) at UBC may be eligible for both an Indigenous Scholars Award and a Supplement, providing significant financial support to promote Indigenous representation and academic excellence in Canadian research.
