UBC Public Scholars Award: Shall we explore the possibility of a scholarship in Canada?
The University of British Columbia has now opened applications for the UBC Public Scholars Award for qualified candidates interested in studying in Canada.
The University of British Columbia Public Scholars Award guarantees a total of $20,000 per student to support the student’s living and research allowances.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
UBC Public Scholars Award Abstract
- Scholarship Host: University of British Columbia
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Canada
- Location: Canada
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || PhD Scholarships
- Benefits:
- $20,000
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: May 16, 2025
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UBC Public Scholars Award 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
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)
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UBC Public Scholars Award Requirements
To be eligible for the University of British Columbia Public Scholars Award, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- 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 2025
- Applicants must be registered in a UBC doctoral program as of 1 September 2025
- 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 UBC Public Scholars Award
While applying for the 2025 University of British Columbia Public Scholars Award, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- 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
To apply for the University of British Columbia Public Scholars Award, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Click the button below to navigate the application webpage
- 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.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
