University of British Columbia Douglas Pryke Memorial Bursary 2024

The UBC Awards for Indigenous Students include scholarships and bursaries. When a student applies for these awards, they are considered for both merit and need-based awards. Scholarships are awards that recognize academic, community, or athletic achievement. Bursaries are based on financial need. Student awards based solely on financial need are not included on your official transcript.

• Table of Content
• About University of British Columbia
• University of British Columbia Douglas Pryke Memorial Bursary
• Aim and Benefits of University of British Columbia Douglas Pryke Memorial Bursary
• Requirements for University of British Columbia Douglas Pryke Memorial Bursary Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and recently recognized as North America’s most international university. Since 1915, our motto, Tuum Est (It is Yours), has been a declaration of our commitment to attracting and supporting those who have the drive to shape a better world. As a result, UBC students, faculty and staff continue to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo, placing us at the forefront of discovery, learning and engagement. UBC encourage... continue reading

University of British Columbia Douglas Pryke Memorial Bursary

• Category Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of British Columbia
• City to study Vancouver
• School to study University of British Columbia
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline October 15, 2024

Aim and Benefits of University of British Columbia Douglas Pryke Memorial Bursary

Bursaries totalling $2,050 have been made available through an endowment established by Valerie Pryke, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis students of Canada enrolled in any undergraduate program. Douglas C. Pryke graduated from UBC Chemical Engineering in 1973, embarking on a 40-year career in the pulp and paper industry. His expertise in the pulp bleaching process was known worldwide, supported by many published articles and with a focus on environmental concerns. He was the founding executive director of the Alliance for Environmental Technology and a fellow for the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI). Doug was known for his laughter and impeccable integrity, as well as his great love of music, golf and white-water canoeing. The bursary is adjudicated by Enrolment Services.

Requirements for University of British Columbia Douglas Pryke Memorial Bursary Qualification

To be considered for UBC Indigenous awards, you must meet all the following requirements:

• You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status.
• You are an Indigenous student. 
• You will submit the application for intended Indigenous awards by the award program deadline.
• You are enrolled in a full-time course load studying on the Vancouver campus.
• You meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in UBC’s Regulations Governing University Awards.
• You demonstrate financial need to be considered for bursaries. 

Application Deadline

October 15, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of British Columbia on ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com to apply

Supporting Documentation

Some awards require you to upload documentation to demonstrate your eligibility with the organization giving the awards. Awards with requirements for supporting document will have a document upload option.

All supporting documentation must be submitted by the application deadline.

After you apply

• UBC will contact successful award applications by early December 2024.
• If you receive an award, funds will be applied directly to tuition with any remaining funds disbursed to you. You should ensure your direct deposit banking details are up to date to receive the award funds.

For more details - click here