UBC Okanagan Indigenous Scholars Award
Internal — College of Graduate Studies only
UBC Okanagan Indigenous Scholars Award supports Indigenous graduate students’ research-based and selected professional studies, advancing graduate education while recognizing Indigenous community connections.
Funder: College of Graduate Studies
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per year, up to 2 years for master’s students or 5 years for doctoral students
Summary: Supports Indigenous students entering or continuing full-time graduate studies at UBC Okanagan in research-based programs and selected professional master’s programs.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate their personal connection and contribution to Indigenous community through a statement and community support letter.
Description
The UBC Okanagan Indigenous Scholars Award, administered by the College of Graduate Studies, supports Indigenous students entering or continuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral studies at UBC Okanagan. It supports graduate education across research disciplines rather than a specified research topic. A one-year pilot for the 2026/27 academic year extends eligibility to selected professional master’s programs in social work, nursing, and education.
The award recognizes Indigenous identity alongside students’ personal connections and contributions to Indigenous communities. UBC uses “Indigenous” inclusively for status and non-status First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples of Canada, while acknowledging that individuals and communities may prefer other identifiers. Indigenous people of transborder Indigenous nations are also considered. Applications are reviewed by the College of Graduate Studies Indigenous Scholarship Committee.
