Published: 10 Sep 2024 313 views
Ken and Jean Finch have donated more than $1,00,000 to establish the Finch Family Awards, providing graduate and undergraduate support on UBC's Okanagan campus. The Finch Family has deep roots in the Okanagan - their grandchildren are the 5th generation that have lived in the valley. Candidates for the award must demonstrate high academic performance, enhanced by extra-curricular activities such as community service, research projects or summer employment.
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A $12,000 award is offered by Ken and Jean Finch to a third-year student at UBC’s Okanagan campus. The award recognizes one outstanding continuing student who has demonstrated academic strength and is a well-rounded citizen.
The award is payable at $6,000 in each of third and fourth years of study. Subject to maintaining continued scholarship standing, award recipients will have their award renewed for their fourth year of study.
Who is the Finch Family Undergraduate Award Applicant?
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