University of British Columbia Vancouver Island Health Authority Award 2025

Offered by the Vancouver Island Health Authority for Indigenous students enrolled in one of the following programs: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, Speech Language Pathology, or Pharmacy. The award is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. When possible, preference is given to a First Nation, Metis or Inuit student from Vancouver Island, and in the case that no student from the Island is eligible, to a First Nation, Metis or Inuit student from British Columbia. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 14, 2025
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of British Columbia
• City to studyVancouver
• School to studyUniversity of British Columbia
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

Majority of the awards range from $750 to $2500 with one of the awards being for $10,000. Awards are applied through student services first towards tuition and if a student is completing their degree and has already paid their full tuition, they will be refunded via direct deposit

Requirements

• First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Inuit, or Métis
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student (24 credit) at UBC Vancouver in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Meet the specific criteria as stated in each of the award descriptions listed below

Interview Dates and Process

Students can apply to more than one award if you meet more than one award criteria.   

Award application deadline is April 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Application Deadline

April 14, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of British Columbia on ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com to apply

Step 1: Please prepare a letter of intent (400 words maximum), in the letter please be sure to include the following prompts. It is recommended that you save a copy of this letter, as it will be helpful when applying for more than one award: 

• Please introduce yourself, your Indigenous community or background and why you have applied for the award. Be sure to self-identify based on individual award criteria (see descriptions above).  
• Describe your work, personal, and/or volunteer experience with Indigenous peoples and communities. 
• Describe your program of study, how it will assist you in achieving your education and career goals and your interest in improving the health of Indigenous peoples. 

Step 2: Please review the criteria of each award below, as each award has specific criteria (as outlined above). In your letter of intent, please self- identify based on these criteria.  

Step 3: Fill out the UBC Qualtrics questionnaire, each link is provided at the end of the awards’ criteria section.

• Please use Google Chrome or Safari to complete the Qualtrics, there has been issues with the surveys on Firefox.
• UBC Qualtrics is a top-tier survey tool platform that complies with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) to ensure survey data is kept secure and is stored and backed up in Canada.

Step 4: Please note that you will be prompted to attach a screenshot copy of your most recently completed semester of grades (24 credits). If applying to the Vancouver Foundation First Nations Scholarship, two letters of reference will be required (one academic and one professional/community). 

For more details, visit University of British Columbia Vancouver Island Health Authority Award webpage