University of British Columbia CANNON 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 CANNON Memorial Bursary
• Aim and Benefits of University of British Columbia CANNON Memorial Bursary
• Requirements for University of British Columbia CANNON 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 CANNON 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 CANNON Memorial Bursary

This fund was established by the family and friends of the late Dr. G. Harry Cannon who was a member of the Faculty of Education and who devoted much of his life to Development Education and latterly, the education of Indigenous students. Bursaries totalling $1,000 (normally, awards will not be less than $250 each) are awarded to Indigenous students (Status or Non-status) who have completed at least one undergraduate year and are enrolled in the Faculty of Education. Recipients must have a good academic standing and need financial assistance.

Requirements for University of British Columbia CANNON 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.

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