UBC MEL MHLP Professional Leadership Master Degrees
Scholarships
Being a professional program, there are no UBC scholarships, grants or funding offered directly for MEL or MHLP students. Students who require financial assistance are encouraged to look for external scholarships or loans that may be available to them. Please find a list of options and areas for you to independently explore and investigate.
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- MEL & MHLP Scholarships
- MHLP Scholarships
- Advanced Materials Manufacturing Scholarships
- Clean Energy Engineering Scholarships
- Dependable Software Systems Scholarships
- High Performance Buildings Scholarships
- Integrated Water Management Scholarships
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Scholarships
- Urban Systems Scholarships
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| CAD | Canada |
| BC | British Columbia |
| MEX | Mexico |
| US | America |
MEL & MHLP Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Eligibility: | Deadline |
| Aboriginal Graduate Fellowships | $16,175 stipend plus tuition per year for Master’s students | CAD/International, preference for Indigenous individuals whose traditional territory falls, at least in part, within Canada | Check with graduate program (likely January 2021) |
| Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme | Varies | Select countries only (see website) | Varies by country |
| Azazie – Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow | $1,000 US | CAD/US | May 31 |
| Basilicata Cultural Society of Canada Scholarship | $2,000 CAD | CAD – Basilicata Ancestry | August 31 |
| BBPA National Scholarships | Varies | CAD | June |
| BC Indigenous Student Award | $5,000 | CAD | Check with graduate program (likely March) |
| Becas de posgrado en el Extranjero – CONACYT | Check website | Mexico | June |
| British Columbia Graduate Scholarship | $15,000 | CAD | Check with graduate program |
| Canada Memorial Scholarship
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Full tuition and some expenses paid | Britain | January 31 |
| Canadian Scholarship Trust Plan | $10,000 CAD | CAD | Spring (Check website) |
| Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas Scholarship
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~$15,000 US and some expenses paid | India – Must be from a scheduled caste | March 31 |
| CNPq Scholarships for Brazilians | Full tuition and some expenses paid | Brazil | Check website |
| CONICYT International Cooperation Program | Full tuition and some expenses paid | Chile | July |
| Corporate Culture Scholarship (The Investor’s Podcast) | $1,000 US | Enrolled in a university in North America | Check website |
| Crohn’s and Colitis Canada – IBD Scholarship | $5,000 CAD | CAD | June |
| Dalton Camp Award | $2,500 – $10,000 CAD | CAD | December |
| EduCanada Study in Canada Scholarships | $10,200 to $12,700 | International | Check with graduate program (likely January 2021) |
| Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships at Harvard University | Tuition and Stipend for 10 months | CAD | Check with graduate program (likely Mid-November) |
| Global Study Awards | £10,000 | Britain | Check website |
| Grants for Women Graduate Students by the Soroptimist Foundation of Canada | $7,500 CAD | CAD | January 31 |
| Jettly Scholarship | $1,000 CAD | CAD/International | December 20 |
| Kin Canada Scholarships | $1,000 CAD | CAD | February 1 (Contact your local Kin chapter) |
| Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships | $8,500 to $10,500 | CAD/International | 1-Feb-21 |
| Margaret McNamara Education Grants | Up to $15,000 US | Select countries only (see website) | January 15 |
| MENSA Canada Scholarship Programme | $2,000 – $3,000 CAD | CAD | January 31 |
| MindSumo Mini-Scholarships | Varies | CAD/International | Ongoing |
| OPEC Fund for International Development OFID Scholarship | Full tuition and some expenses paid | Select countries only (see website) | Check website |
| Parking Solutions Scholarship from Parking BOXX | $1,000 US | CAD/International | October |
| Peo International Peace Scholarship | Up to $12,500 | International female student qualified for full time graduate study in US or Canada | Check with graduate program (likely Mid-December) |
| Public Service Commission Master’s Scholarship | Full tuition and some expenses paid | Singapore | March 15 |
| Rick Hansen Man in Motion Fellowship | $16,000 | CAD/International – For people with disabilities | Check with graduate program (likely late April to mid-May) |
| Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 CAD | CAD | April 1 |
| Scholarship for Hellenes | Up to $6,200 US plus a monthly allowance | Greece | December |
| Senior Caregiver Scholarship | $2,000 CAD | CAD | January 15 |
| ServiceScape Scholarship | $1,000 US | CAD/International | November |
| The International Development and Diplomacy Internship Programme | Unpaid Internship | CAD | Check with graduate program (likely March) |
| Toptal Scholarships for Women | $10,000 US plus one year of mentorship | CAD/International | Check with graduate program (likely March) |
| Water Gadget Scholarship | $1,250 US | CAD/US | Spring/Fall |
| Zoeken Scholarship | $500 CAD | CAD | Spring/Fall |
MEL Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Eligibility: | Deadline |
| BC Hydro Indigenous Scholarships | $5,000 CAD | CAD – Indigenous | May 15 |
| Bullitt Environmental Fellowship | $50,000/year for two years | CAD/International | Check with graduate program |
| David Suzuki Fellowship | A $30,000 to $50,000 stipend, plus a pre-approved travel and research budget | CAD/International | Check with graduate program (likely February) |
| DEGIRS Bursary | $2,000 | CAD/International | Check website |
| Energy Rates Scholarship | $500 CAD | CAD/US | January 31 |
| Engineers Canada | $7,500 – $12,500 CAD | Enrolled at a CAD university; CAD | March 1 |
| Engineers and Geoscientists 2021 Bursary | Two awards of $2,000 | Enrolled at a BC university | May 7 |
| Hugh Morris Scholarship | $40,000 CAD | Enrolled at a CAD university | January 31 |
| Lorne Fraser Scholarship for Mental Health Promotion | $1 000 – $2 000 CAD | CAD – BC | June 30 |
| Sharp’s Scholarship | $750 – $1,500 US | CAD/US | November 28 |
| SKR Graduate Scholarship | $3,000 per term | CAD/International | Check with graduate program (likely June) |
MHLP Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Eligibility: | Deadline |
| AGE-WELL Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Awards in Technology and Aging | $10,000-20,000 | Enrolled at a CAD university | May 31 |
| AlgaeCal Health Scholarship | $1,000 CAD | CAD/US | June |
| ARNET Annual Academic Scholarship | $5,000 CAD | Member of CARNA | March 1 |
| BCNU Member Education Bursary | Varies | Member of BCNU | April and September |
| Friedman Award for Scholars in Health | Up to $50,000 | CAD/International | 12-Mar-21 |
| Health Officers Council of BC Bursary Program | $3,000 CAD | Reside in BC | September |
| Health Sciences Association Bursary | $1,000 CAD | CAD | Check website |
| Lorne Fraser Scholarship for Mental Health Promotion | $1 000 – $2 000 CAD | CAD – BC | June 30 |
| Musqueam First Nations Scholarship | $5,500 | CAD | Check with graduate program (likely September) |
| Sharp’s Scholarship | $750 – $1,500 US | CAD/US | November 28 |
| Sunshine Coast Health Centre Scholarship | $1,000 CAD | CAD/International | September |
Advanced Materials Manufacturing Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Eligibility: | Deadline |
| AIST Foundation Steel Intern Scholarship | $6,000 – $12,000 US | CAD/US/MEX | October 31 |
| ShearComfort Scholarship | $1,500 CAD | CAD/US | Spring/Fall |
| SME Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 – $6,000 US | CAD/US | February 1 |
Clean Energy Engineering Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Eligibility: | Deadline |
| Aboriginal Clean Energy Scholarship | $3,000 CAD | CAD – Indigenous | September 15 |
| Global Sustainability Electricity Award | $23,000 US | Select countries only (See website) | March |
Dependable Software Systems Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Eligibility: | Deadline |
| Google Lime Scholarship | $5,000 | CAD/International – Visible or invisible disability | Check with graduate program (likely December) |
| ISACA Vancouver Student Scholarship Program | $1,000 CAD | CAD | April |
| (ISC)^2 Graduate Scholarship |
$5,000 US | CAD/International | April |
| (ISC)^2 Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships |
Up to $40,000 US | CAD/International | April |
| Women Techmakers Scholars Program | Varies | CAD/International | January |
High Performance Buildings Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Eligibility: | Deadline |
| Houzz Scholarship Program | $2,500 US | CAD/International | June and December |
| Sustainable Buildings Canada Student Bursaries | $1,000 CAD | CAD | Check website |
Integrated Water Management Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Eligibility: | Deadline |
| Canadian Water Resources Association Scholarship | $1,500 to $5,000 CAD | CAD/Enrolled in a Canadian university | Check with graduate program (likely January 2021) |
| DEGIRS Bursary | $2,000 | CAD/International | Check with graduate program (likely May 2020) |
| Rotary Global Grants | Inquire with local Rotary Club | CAD/International | Inquire with local Rotary Club |
| WEF Canham Graduate Studies Scholarship | $25,000 US | CAD/US | March |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Eligibility: | Deadline |
| John W. Davies Memorial Award | $3,000 | CAD/International | Check with graduate program (likely November) |
| Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 CAD | CAD | June |
| SNAME Graduate Scholarships Program | $20,000 US | CAD/International | June 1 |
Urban Systems Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Eligibility: | Deadline |
| Canadian Institute of Planners Bursaries – John Bousfield Bursary | $3,000 CAD | CAD | February 28 |
| Canadian Institute of Planners Bursaries – Ted Fobert and Robert Tennant Planning Merit Bursary | $3,000 CAD | CAD | February 28 |
All dates and scholarships were correct as of 9:00 am on January 6, 2021. If you notice a discrepancy, please contact us via apscpp@apsc.ubc.ca
Please note: This is not an exhaustive list. If you have any questions related to the scholarships, please directly contact the organization of the scholarship you are interested in. Funding and Scholarships are not administered by UBC or the MEL and MHLP Professional Leadership Master Degrees team.
Application Deadlines
2021 Application Deadlines
Applications open for 2022 admissions as of Jan 1st 2021.
1st Round: Closed
2nd Round: June 30, 2021
CAN and USA only: September 30, 2021
See how to apply section for full details.
2022 Application Deadlines
Applications open for 2023 admissions as of Jan 1st 2022.
1st Round: March 30, 2022
2nd Round: June 30, 2022
CAN and USA only: September 30, 2022
See how to apply section for full details.
