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Dr. Lorene Kennedy Environmental Studies Graduate Award

University of Victoria (UVic)

Environmental Studies (MSc, MA, PhD, or Interdisciplinary PhD)

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Key Statistics

Grant Amount

Varies (Typically reflects individual need and available funding)

Location

Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaView Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Guide →

Deadline

Not specified (Recipients are typically nominated by their academic unit; however, related "Writing-Up" versions of this award have a May 1 deadline).

About this Scholarship

One or more awards are provided to graduate students pursuing advanced degrees within the School of Environmental Studies. This award is specifically designed to support students who maintain high academic standards while facing financial barriers to their research or studies.

Eligibility & Overview

Financial Grant

Variable monetary award

Scholarship Type

Graduate Award / Research Grant

What's Covered

Tuition assistance

Research support

Living expenses (via stipend)

Description

The Dr. Lorene Kennedy Environmental Studies Graduate Award is granted to students registered in a Master’s or Doctoral program within the School of Environmental Studies. The selection process prioritizes students who demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental research and have a proven financial need. It is part of a suite of awards established in honor of Dr. Lorene Kennedy to foster excellence in environmental sciences.

Key Benefits

Financial relief for graduate tuition and research costs.

Recognition of academic excellence (minimum A- average usually required).

Support for field-based research or thesis "writing-up" phases (depending on the specific award cycle).

Financing Information

Funding Your Environmental Research at UVic

The award serves as a critical financial bridge for students in the final or intensive stages of their environmental research.

Recipients are approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Graduate Awards Committee.

Selection is based on recommendations from the School of Environmental Studies.

Must maintain full-time status unless otherwise specified.

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* Disclaimer: Information is subject to change by the University of Victoria. Award values and deadlines may vary by academic year. Always verify the latest requirements through the UVic Faculty of Graduate Studies official portal.