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Each year, the UBC German Studies program issues up to $30,000 in awards and scholarships to undergraduate students. These awards were put into place to support students on their German Studies journey.
They recognize excellence among students pursuing a German major, a German major (honours), a German minor, or a German Studies minor. Select awards and scholarships also support students variously engaging in coursework, scholarship and community building in the UBC German Studies program.
Awards and scholarships are awarded twice during an academic year. The first set is awarded in Term 1 and the second set in Term 2.
How to Apply:
The UBC German Studies Program invites applications from students for the awards and scholarships listed below. Applications can be submitted using this form.
A completed application is comprised of the following:
- A complete information form, providing us with your name, student number, year of study, your degree program (including major(s) and minor(s)), a list of GERM/GERN/GMST or CENS courses taken (either at UBC or elsewhere), and an indication for which award/scholarship you are applying.
- A statement of interest, expressing the work you have done in your GERM/GERN/GMST or CENS courses, in the UBC German Studies degree programs, or in the community that outlines why you are deserving of recognition. The statement should be no longer than a page (12 pt, Times New Roman, double spaced).
- A copy of unofficial UBC transcript (or, if needed, from another institution).
Please note that letters of recommendation are not required. Only completed applications will be considered.
An adjudication committee comprised of select faculty from the UBC German Studies Program will review all applications and make selections in the weeks following the submission deadline.
For university-wide eligibility criteria, please consult this resource on the UBC Student Services website.
Completed applications are due October 15, 2024. For any questions about the awards application process, reach out to Dr. Biz Nijdam, Director of Undergraduate Studies in German, at ubc.german@ubc.ca
List of Scholarships Available for the 2024-2025 Cycle (Term 1)
Isabel MacInnes Memorial Scholarship
1 scholarship of $4,500, established by W. H. Maclnnes, Esq., of Vancouver, in memory of his sister, Dr. Isabel MacInnes, is offered to a student who is entering fourth year. In choosing the winner, consideration is given to overall scholastic achievement and to outstanding distinction in German Studies.
Mary Stewart MacInnes Memorial Scholarship
1 scholarship of $4,500, established by W. H. MacInnes, Esq., of Vancouver, in memory of his mother, Mary Stewart Maclnnes (1841-1936), is offered to a student in the Faculty of Arts, Applied Science, Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, or Science, who is entering the fourth year of University work. In choosing the winner, consideration is given, not only to scholastic standing but also to achievement in the field of student government and in athletics, or to special interest in Germanic Studies. The award is made on the recommendation of the German Studies Program.
