Deadline
2025-05-16
Value of Scholarship
$20,000
Country Tenable
Canada
Renewable
No
UBC Public Scholars Award – Now Open for Applications
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is now accepting applications for the UBC Public Scholars Award, offering a unique opportunity for qualified candidates to study in Canada.
This prestigious award provides $20,000 per student to support both living expenses and research activities. It is part of the UBC Public Scholars Initiative (PSI), which aims to foster connections, build a strong academic community, and support doctoral students committed to research with a public impact.
For this year, funding is available for 30-35 new students, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, subject to new PSI funding.
UBC Public Scholars Award – Eligibility and Benefits
Eligibility Criteria (2025)
The UBC Public Scholars Award is open to:
- UBC Vancouver doctoral students (PhD, EdD, and DMA) in years 1-5.
- UBC Okanagan doctoral students in years 1-5.
- Applicants must have completed no more than 48 months of doctoral study as of August 31, 2025.
- Must be registered in a UBC doctoral program as of September 1, 2025.
- 6th-year students (48-60 months) may be considered only in exceptional cases.
- All students, faculty, and collaborators must complete a questionnaire at the end of their funding period.
- Student dissertations, completion rates, and career outcomes will be reviewed as part of the program assessment.
Award Duration and Benefits
- The UBC Public Scholars Award provides a total of $20,000 per student, disbursed as two payments of $10,000. This funding supports innovative and collaborative research that students would otherwise be unable to pursue.
- Funding may be used for:
- Research allowance, including professional development or travel expenses relevant to the project.
- Student stipend, if the student’s current funding does not support alternative projects.
Required Documents for the UBC Public Scholars Award
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- PSI Fellowship Application Form
- Canadian Common CV (submitted as a single PDF file)
- Mandatory Letter of Support from the applicant’s supervisor
- Optional Letter(s) of Support from collaborators (if applicable)
How to Apply for the UBC Public Scholars Award (2025)
Interested and eligible applicants should follow these steps to apply:
- Access the Application Page – Click the link below to visit the official scholarship application webpage.
- Download the Required Forms – Obtain the PSI Fellowship Application Form and Application Instructions.
- Complete & Save the Application – Fill out the form and rename it using the format: LastName_FirstName_PSI.
- Prepare Your Documents – Compile the completed PSI Fellowship Application Form, Canadian Common CV, and other required documents into a single PDF file.
- Submit Your Application – Upload the final PDF to the designated application submission page.
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