UBC Public Scholars Award Canada 2027 (University of British Columbia): Full Application Guide

UBC Public Scholars Award 2027 Abstract & Quick Facts

Host: University of British Columbia
Host Country: Canada
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships || PhD Scholarships  
Benefits: Full Scholarship • $10,000 Funding • Mentorship • Networking
Eligibility: Students from 190+ Countries
Deadline: May 16, 2027

University of British Columbia Public Scholars Award 2027 Details

The UBC Public Scholars Award is part of the UBC Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) which intends to build connections, community, and capacity for doctoral students who are interested in explicitly linking their doctoral work to an arena of public benefit.

This year funding is available for up to 30-35 new students. Students may be eligible for renewal for a second year (pending new PSI funding).

For more information on the program, the application details, and any other questions, please register for one of the following general information sessions.

UBC Public Scholars Award Benefits

Selected awardees receive a comprehensive financial package that removes financial barriers:

• The UBC Public Scholars Award awards $10,000 twice, for a total of $20,000 per student to support innovative/collaborative scholarship which the student would otherwise be unable to pursue.
• Funding can be used for:
  • A research allowance (including allowance for professional development or travel relevant to the scholarly work)
  • Student stipend, if the student’s current funding source would not allow the alternative project(s)

University of British Columbia Public Scholars Award Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 University of British Columbia Public Scholars Award, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• Be UBC Vancouver doctoral students (PhD, EdD, and DMA) in years 1-5 and; UBC Okanagan doctoral students in years 1-5
• Applicants must have completed no more than 48 months of doctoral study as of 31 August 2026
• Applicants must be registered in a UBC doctoral program as of 1 September 2026
• Applicants in their 6th year (48 to 60 months of doctoral study) will be accepted only in the most exceptional circumstances.
• All students, faculty, and collaborators will be asked to complete a questionnaire at the end of their funding/involvement. 
• Student dissertations student completion and career outcomes will also be reviewed as part of the assessment of this pilot initiative.

Required Documents for University of British Columbia Public Scholars Award

To complete your application, prepare the following documents in advance:

• PSI Fellowship Application form
• Canadian Common CV as one pdf file
• Mandatory supervisor letter of support and the optional letter(s) of support from collaborators

How To Apply for UBC Public Scholars Award 2027

The step-by-step guide to apply for the UBC Public Scholars Award is as follows;

• Visit the official scholarship portal (Click the link below).
• Download the scholarship application forms (PSI Form and Application instructions)
• Once the form is downloaded you can edit and save the form by renaming it. Name your application: LastName_FirstName_PSI
• Upload the completed PSI Fellowship Application 2025-2026 form, your Canadian Common CV, and other required documents as one pdf file to this page.
• Submit your application by the deadline.

Application Deadline: May 16, 2027

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