Courage to Persevere Award
One award of at least $1,000 is given to an academically outstanding Indigenous graduate student who submits a one-page statement outlining a time where they were required to persevere. The essay may include what they learned/are learning through the experience or activities that the student has participated in such as: leadership, tutoring, peer mentoring, advocacy or self-care and how they have contributed/are contributing toward the student's personal growth. Part-time students are eligible (minimum 1.5 units per term).
Students must apply via the online graduate scholarship application between July 1st and September 15th.
Approval of the recipient is made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement.
Amount
at least $1,000
Application deadline
September 15
Eligibility
Normally, the minimum requirement for consideration is an A- average and any additional criteria that has been established by the donor. Application details, deadlines and eligibility criteria are all listed in the award description. Unless otherwise noted in the award description, you must be a full-time graduate student.
How to apply
Students may apply via the online graduate scholarship application between July 1st and September 15th.
- Go to www.uvic.ca/applyforawards
- Sign into your Online Tools account
- Select “Apply for Awards” or “View and modify current award applications” if you have previously viewed/started this application
- Select the Aid Year and Period
- Select the Application “FGS Scholarship Application”
- Complete sections of application, ensuring you click ‘apply for award’ on each individual award page for the award you are applying for
- Submit any required documentation to fgsgradawards@uvic.ca
- SUBMIT your application
Retaining funding
Ongoing UVic graduate funding requires students to maintain a minimum level of academic standing and some ongoing maintenance.