Awards for Students in Applied Science

Eligibility requirements:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• Have completed the first-year program in a Canadian faculty of engineering and intend to continue their studies in engineering;
• Be entering the second year or the fourth study term (if enrolled in a co-op program) of the bachelor of engineering program in September 2025 (First Bachelor);
• Be nominated by an eligible institution. UBC is an eligible institution;
• Students must have attained a first class standing as defined by UBC (80% average or better);

How to apply:

• Both an academic and extracurricular reference form from someone not related to you.
• Electronic applications (download application form) must be submitted via email to ea.assist@apsc.ubc.ca with the subject line: C.D. Howe Scholarship Competition-[Last name, first name].
• Students should be sure to supply both their high school transcript and a copy of their UBC Academic History.
• An essay describing your volunteer/community involvement and/or extracurricular activities over the past five years. (Maximum 250 Words)

Instructions:

• The application and declaration forms (.pdf)
• The community, athletic/artistic, and other involvement form (.pdf)
• The list of scholarships, awards, and distinctions received (.pdf)
• A curriculum vitae
• All your official transcripts, including details of your university or faculty's grading system
• A cover letter detailing your accomplishments and what this scholarship means to you (maximum 400 words)
• A letter of recommendation from a non-academic sponsor, attesting to your involvement and achievements as a volunteer
• Proof of registration for the upcoming year, if available
• Proof of your status in Canada
• Any other document deemed relevant (2 pages max.)
• Your application must be submitted as a single PDF document, titled as follows: 2025_BourseMacKayLassonde_YourName_YourFirstName.
• The application must be submitted via a secure online form, on the award website.

How to apply:

Candidates for the Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Excellence Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

• Identify as a woman;

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;

• Be enrolled in the second or third year of an undergraduate engineering program at a Canadian university;

• Demonstrate leadership, academic excellence and a significant involvement in her community;

• The scholarship winner must agree to return to her high school every year to share her story

• Women students interested in finding out more about the application process are invited to complete this form (.pdf).

Eligibility requirements:

• Nominee must be current or recent graduate student in the Faculty of Applied Science at Vancouver Campus and School of Engineering Okanagan campus.
• Full time student during the 12 months prior to the nomination deadline or,
• Recently graduated within the 12 months prior to the nomination deadline

How to apply:

• Submit Online Application by the deadline: Academic Excellence Award Online Application
• Submit the following documents (online):
  • Nominee’s CV
  • Letter of nomination from Graduate Advisor, Graduate Administrator, faculty member, Dean or Associate Dean.
  • One letter of reference detailing student’s outstanding academic achievements, innovation and contributions by a supervisor or equivalent faculty member. More than one letter of reference is preferred but not required. 

Evaluation Criteria

The APSC Dean’s Academic Excellence Award will be given to the top graduate student across all fields in Applied Science who demonstrates strong academic and research track record, and has made significant contributions to their chosen field of study.

Nominations will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary selection committee appointed by the Dean’s office. The selection committee discussion will generally be on the following:

• Nominee’s academic record (CV)
• Review on the letter of reference for Nominee’s academic achievements, innovation, and personal initiative and meaningful contributions to advancing knowledge within their field of study.

Questions should be directed to ea.assist@apsc.ubc.ca.

Eligibility requirements:

• Nominee must be current or recent graduate student in the Faculty of Applied Science at Vancouver Campus and School of Engineering Okanagan campus.
• Full time student during the 12 months prior to the nomination deadline or,
• Recently graduated within the 12 months prior to the nomination deadline

How to apply:

1. Submit Online Application by the deadline: Extra Curricular Award Online Application
2. Submit the following documents (online):

• Nominee’s CV
• Letter of nomination from UBC staff, faculty or administrator (including supervisor Graduate Advisor, Graduate Administrator)
• One letter of reference detailing Nominee’s leadership, innovation, personal initiative and contributions to UBC community through active participation in extra-curricular activities by a supervisor or equivalent faculty member. More than one letter of reference is preferred but not required. 

Evaluation Criteria

The APSC Dean’s Extracurricular Contributions Award will be given to a graduate student across all fields in Applied Science who brings high honor to the Faculty and the UBC community through their participation or leadership in extracurricular activities. The successful awardee will be an individual who has inspired their colleagues and the community through their actions and has made a lasting impact through their efforts.

Nominations will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary selection committee appointed by the Dean’s office. The selection committee discussion will generally be on the following:

• Review on Nominee’s CV and letter of reference for Nominee’s leadership, innovation and personal initiative in meaningful contribution to others through extra-curricular activities. 

Questions should be directed to ea.assist@apsc.ubc.ca.

Eligibility requirements:

• Nominee must be current graduate student in the Faculty of Applied Science at Vancouver campus and School of Engineering Okanagan Campus.
• Full time student during the 12 months prior to the nomination deadline
• Either the Knowledge Translation element or the Entrepreneurship element will qualify, not necessarily both elements

How to apply:

1. Submit Online Application by the deadline:
2. Submit the following documents (online): Knowledge Translation Award Online Application

• Nominee’s CV
• Letter of nomination from Graduate Advisor, Graduate Administrator or faculty member.
• One letter of reference detailing Nominee’s strategic thinking, innovation, and action with a focus on business development and venture creation by supervisor for equivalent faculty member. More than one letter of reference is preferred but not required. 

Evaluation Criteria

The APSC Dean’s Graduate Award for Knowledge Translation & Entrepreneurship will be given to a graduate student across all fields in Applied Science who has successfully conveyed research results through presentations, patents, development of products or business creation

Nominations will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary selection committee appointed by the Dean’s office. The selection committee discussion will generally be on the following:

• Review on Nominee’s CV and letter of reference for Nominee’s strategic and innovative thinking, sound problem solving skills, innovative enterprise design & development, and future state visioning.

Questions should be directed to ea.assist@apsc.ubc.ca.

Eligibility requirements:

• Nominee must be current graduate student in the Faculty of Applied Science at UBC Vancouver campus and School of Engineering Okanagan Campus.
• Full time student during the12 months prior to the nomination deadline

How to apply:

1. Submit Online Application by the deadline:
2. Submit the following documents (online): Leadership Online Application

• Nominee’s CV
• Letter of nomination from Graduate Advisor, Graduate Administrator or faculty member or peer

• One letter of reference detailing not only Nominee’s leadership accomplishments, but also their mentorship or other activities that contribute to the graduate student culture and environment by a supervisor or equivalent faculty member. More than one letter of reference is preferred but not required. 

   

Evaluation Criteria

The APSC Dean’s Leadership Award will be given to a graduate student across all fields in Applied Science who has demonstrated a sustained commitment to leadership. The successful awardee will be an individual who has made a significant impact to the UBC and APSC community through their individual and collective participation in areas of academic governance and community service.

Nominations will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary selection committee appointed by the Dean’s office.

The selection committee discussion will generally be on the following:

• Review on Nominee’s CV and letter of reference for Nominee’s strategic thinking, innovation, and action with a focus on making significant contributions to the quality of the graduate student experience by supporting students’ personal and professional development.

Questions should be directed to ea.assist@apsc.ubc.ca.

Eligibility requirements:

• Nominee must have graduated from the Faculty of Applied Science at Vancouver campus and School of Engineering Okanagan Campus within the 12 months prior to the nomination deadline.
• Any thesis defended in the 12 months prior to the nomination deadline
• The award is primarily for PhD students but exceptional research-based Masters students will also be considered.

How to apply:

1. Submit Online Application by the deadline: Thesis Award Online Application
2. Submit the following documents (online):

• Lay summary of research project (maximum one page)
• Nominee’s CV
• Letter of nomination from thesis supervisor
• One letter of reference evaluating the significance and quality of Nominee’s thesis by a supervisor or equivalent faculty member. More than one letter of reference is preferred but not required. 

Evaluation Criteria

Nominations will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary selection committee appointed by the Dean’s office. The selection committee discussion will generally be on the following:

Letter of reference

• Nominee’s qualities – rigorous critical thinking and analysis abilities, independence, perseverance, originality, organizational skills, interest in discovery, and research ability,
• Thesis - evidence of detailed methodology, accurate results, and thorough research; clarity of ideas and ability to translate complex or technical information into a succinct and clear summary of work; and verification of knowledge claims

CV

• Recognitions: contributions, presentations, research prizes and other indicators of Nominee’s research productivity
• Publications: a list of publications produced by Nominee. Publication activity of Nominee will be reviewed in consideration of expectation of their academic experience

Questions should be directed to ea.assist@apsc.ubc.ca.

Eligibility requirements:

• The award is open to any Graduate Teaching Assistant at UBC Vancouver who has been acting in the position during the current academic year (2024-25) and/or the preceding academic year (2023-24).

How to apply:

• The person nominating the TA, or the self-nominee, must compile a dossier of information about the nominee’s work as a TA. A single PDF document is recommended. For more information on the required documents, please refer to Appendix I and II in the Call for Nomination Document.
• The dossier must be forwarded to the Head’s or Director’s Office by the deadline of February 28, 2025.
• Nominations are encouraged from faculty supervisors (professors, senior laboratory instructors) of the Graduate Teaching Assistant nominee, from colleagues working closely with the nominee, and from the students who attended the nominee’s class or laboratory. TAs can also self-nominate for the award.
• Complete details of this award are available on the UBC Provost and VP Academic website.

Eligibility requirements:  

• Students must have submitted the final copy of their thesis to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
• Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents and International Citizens can apply.
• The Governor General’s Gold Medal competition is open to nominations from all graduate programs at UBC via their Faculty Dean’s Office.

How to apply:

Nomination packages must include:

• Application form filled out by the student (found on the G+PS award page: Governor General's Gold Medal Application Form )
• All university-level transcripts (original or certified true copy of official transcripts from universities besides UBC; copy of Academic History from SISC will be accepted in place of official UBC transcript)
• Copy of External Examiner’s report
• Letter of support from thesis supervisor
• Letter of support from Department Head