Two or more $1,000 (CAD) scholarships will be awarded to current or entering academically outstanding University of Victoria master's degree students who self-identify as Trans+ and are pursuing research in any field, including creative works or performance. Preference will be given to students who have not previously received an award from the Chair in Transgender Studies, and who demonstrate financial need.
Founded in 1963, University of Victoria is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Victoria (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, British Columbia, University of Victoria (UVic) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Victoria (UVic) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.