The Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health supports graduate students working on research projects in partnership with one or more Indigenous and/or non-Indigenous British Columbia communities that are addressing air quality, environmental health issues and/or promoting environmental sustainability through cooperative initiatives.
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University of British Columbia Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health Supports
Aim and Benefits of University of British Columbia Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health Supports
A scholarship of $4,000 is offered in 2025, with the possibility of a second, smaller scholarship as funds allow.
Requirements for University of British Columbia Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health Supports Qualification
- The applicant must be a full-time graduate student for at least one semester before being awarded the scholarship
- The student’s proposed research project must focus on working in partnership with one or more Indigenous and/or non-Indigenous British Columbia communities that are addressing air quality, environmental health issues and/or promoting environmental sustainability through cooperative initiatives
- The project must have well-defined objectives and research methodologies as well as tangible project outcomes that provide direct and ethically sound benefits to the community
- Preference will be given to significant and innovative projects
- Preference will be given to projects that directly engage the community and where strong community support and buy-in are demonstrated
Interview date, Process and Venue for University of British Columbia Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health Supports
The Elizabeth Henry Scholarship Committee evaluates each application based on the following:
- the applicant’s satisfaction of eligibility requirements
- the applicant’s academic performance
- direct benefits to the community of the proposed research project
- alignment of the project with the scholarship values: high ethical standards, integrity and promoting dialogue and respectful collaboration among diverse stakeholders
- preference will be given to significant and innovative projects
- preference will be given to projects that directly engage the community and where strong community support and buy-in are demonstrated
The decision of the committee is final. The Elizabeth Henry Scholarship Committee thanks all applicants for their interest in the scholarship.
Application Deadline
May 12, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of British Columbia on can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com to apply
Applications are made online. As an applicant, you will be asked to provide basic contact information, information on previous experience and a project description (max 750 words).
You will also be asked to provide digital copies of:
- your undergraduate transcript
- your transcript of graduate courses to date (if applicable) and
- two signed letters of reference on official letterhead evaluating your capabilities and/or the significance and feasibility of your research project. One letter should be from your academic supervisor, while the second may be an academic, employer or community partner reference (both letters sent directly from the references by email)
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