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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

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

 

 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

 

 ~$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.

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2nd Round: June 30, 2022
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