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Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships in Athletics

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This section is specifically for Student Athletes.

Please note that CIAU regulations stipulate that students must have a minimum GPA of 80% to receive an Athletic Award in their entering year.

If you are a returning student, eligibility requirements stipulate that returning students must have passed a minimum of 9.0 units the preceding academic year and that no combination of athletic awards and/or bursaries may exceed $1,500 per year.

Generally, a student who has completed a general bursary application will be considered for all applicable awards. For those exceptional entries which indicate that a separate application is necessary, those forms will be available directly from your coach in Athletics and Recreation.

Applications must be returned to the appropriate office by the deadline, both of which are located on the application forms.

Awards

  • Athletic Awards Requiring Application

 

Chapman Achievement Award
Gerald G. and Lottie Few Achievement Award
Hallam Achievement Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

Deadline is November 15th (subject to change- please check with your coach). Achievement Awards recognize undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the pursuit of excellence in their endeavours. Fine arts, athletics, and other areas where individual expression becomes public are recognized through these awards. Recipients must have demonstrated financial need and a minimum 3.5 sessional grade point average for students continuing at or transferring to UVic, or a 70% admission average for students commencing postsecondary studies for the first time. Athletics coaches will distribute application forms to prospective students, who will complete and return them to Student Awards & Financial Aid.

  • Athletic Awards - No Application Required (Recipients will be chosen by Athletics and Recreation)

 

Alumni Association Legacy Athletic Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on a Vikes varsity team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) and/or NAIA eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coaches and the Coordinator of Athletics.

B & C Food Distributors Athletic Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate University of Victoria Vikes varsity athletes. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements Award recipients will be elected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

*Best Western Carlton Plaza Hotel Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on a Vikes varsity team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all CIS (Canadian Inter-university Sport) eligibility requirements. Award recipient(s) will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Graham Clark Rugby Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are available to a undergraduate or graduate students who compete successfully at level one Vikes Rugby. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director, Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics. Preference will be given to a student who exemplifies a dedication and commitment to the game as did Graham.

Director’s Varsity Athletics Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on a Vikes varsity team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all CIS eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

* Flynn Family Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students on the University of Victoria Vikes varsity athletic teams. Eligible students must meet all CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Robert W. Ford Awards in Men’s and Women’s Golf

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to both undergraduate or graduate men and women student athletes on the Vikes Varsity Golf Team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS)/NAIA eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Golf Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Cross Country/Track Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate and graduate students who compete on the Vikes varsity cross-country track team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all CIS eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Golf Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes varsity golf team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Men’s Basketball Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes men’s varsity basketball team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Men’s Field Hockey Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes varsity men’s field hockey team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Men’s Rowing Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes men’s varsity rowing team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Men’s Rugby Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes varsity men’s rugby team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Men’s Soccer Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes men’s varsity soccer team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Rowing Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on a Vikes varsity rowing team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Swimming Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes varsity swimming team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Women’s Basketball Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes women’s varsity basketball team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Women’s Field Hockey Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes varsity women’s field hockey team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Women’s Rowing Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes varsity women’s rowing team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Women’s Rugby Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes varsity women’s rugby team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Friends of Vikes Women’s Soccer Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes women’s varsity soccer team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Frontrunners Footwear Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are available to undergraduate or graduate students who compete successfully at level one Vikes Varsity X-Country/Middle Distance. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS)/NAIA eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Golf Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Howard Gerwing Rugby Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes men’s varsity rugby team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Hajash Foundation Award

Value: $2,500| Number: One

An award of $2,500 will be given to an undergraduate or graduate University of Victoria Vikes varsity athlete. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics. Preference will be given to a student involved in their community.

Martin Hendy Award*

 

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on a Vikes varsity team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) and/or NAIA eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coaches and the Coordinator of Athletics.

*Albert Hung Chao Hong Awards in Men’s & Women’s Soccer

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes men’s and women’s varsity soccer teams at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all CIS eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Brian Hughes Soccer Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to students who compete on the Vikes men’s varsity soccer team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Investors Group Athletic Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate and graduate students who compete on a Vikes varsity team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all CIS eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Jeffrey Mallett Leadership Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

An award is given to a student in the Faculty of Business who can demonstrate involvement in community or campus organizations. Preference will be given to a student on a Vikes varsity team.

Manager's Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are available to students entering the University of Victoria who have demonstrated excellence in extramural athletics. Male or female students competing in basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, cross country, middle distance, rowing or men's rugby and women's field hockey must be registered in nine (9) units the year in which they receive the award.

James McRae Award in Rowing

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete in the men’s or women’s 8 varsity rowing team. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics. Preference will be given to an all-round team player who may be studying economics.

Mike Monahan Golf Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on a Vikes varsity golf team. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS)/NAIA eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

North Douglas SYSCO Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on a Vikes varsity team. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Old Dutch Foods Athletic Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate University of Victoria Vikes varsity- athletes. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Loukas & Helen Papaloukas Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on a Vikes varsity team. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS)/ eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Stuart Pegg Rugby Award

Value: $1,100 | Number: One

An award of $1,100 is given to an undergraduate student who competes on the Vikes men’s varsity rugby team and is a top player on the Canada Under-19 Men’s National Team. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Varsity Head Coach, the Coordinator of Athletics and the Coach of the Under-19 Men’s National Rugby Team.

Pepsi Bottling Group Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are available to undergraduate or graduate University of Victoria Vikes varsity-athletes. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics. Preference will be given to students in the Faculty of Business.

Robert E. Scott Soccer Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are available to undergraduate or graduate students who compete successfully at level on Vikes Varsity Soccer. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Ken & Kathy Shields Basketball Award

One award of equal value shall be awarded annually to both a male and female student-athlete on the Vikes Varsity Basketball teams at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all CIS eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coaches and the Coordinator of Athletics. It is expected that the recipients of this award will have an ongoing commitment to the pursuit of high standards of performance in academics and athletics.

Charlton L. Smith Golf Awards

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete in the Golf Program at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

George and Dorothy Smith Soccer Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate members of the Vikes men’s varsity soccer team. Eligible students must meet all CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Coordinator of Athletics and head coach of the men’s varsity soccer team.

Lois M. Smith Athletes Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate and graduate students who are designated Canadian Carded Athletes by Sport Canada or their national sport organizations. Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements will apply if the recipients are varsity athletes.

Strathcona Hotel Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are available to continuing students who compete in level one Vikes Varsity Competition. The student must have successfully completed nine units in the previous academic year and must be registered in nine units the year in which they receive the award.

* Arthur Taylor Memorial Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate member(s) of the Vikes men’s and women’s varsity cross country/track team. Eligible students must meet all CIS (Canadian Inter-university Sport) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Coordinator of Athletics and head coach of the men’s and women’s varsity Cross Country/Track Team. Preference will be given to a student who attended high school in the Greater Victoria area that has been involved in the community.

Vancouver Whitecaps Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate members of the Vikes men’s and women’s varsity soccer team. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Coordinator of Athletics and head coaches of the men’s and women’s varsity soccer teams.

Varsity Highlight Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

A number of awards are presented at the Annual Athletic Awards Banquet in March to student-athletes who consistently contribute to their sport, academics and other volunteer and/or employment.

Guy Vetrie Memorial Award*

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes men’s varsity basketball team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Victoria Masters Basketball Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes men’s and women’s basketball teams at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all CIS (Canadian Inter-university Sport) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coaches and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Vikes Athletic Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

A limited number of $1500 awards may be available to continuing students at the University of Victoria who have previously demonstrated excellence in inter university and/or extra mural athletics. To be eligible, students (male and female) competing in basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, cross country, middle distance and rowing, and in men's rugby and women's field hockey must have successfully completed at least nine (9) units the previous academic year and must be registered in nine (9) units the year in which they are to receive the award. This award is administered by Student Awards & Financial Aid in consultation with the Manager of Athletics and Recreational Services. For more information contact the Manager of Athletics and Recreational Services.

Vikes Women’s Basketball Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes women’s varsity basketball team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreational Services in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Vikes Women's Basketball Alumni Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes women's varsity basketball team at the University of Victoria. Eligible students must meet all CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation Services in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Vikes Women’s Field Hockey Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who compete on the Vikes women’s varsity field hockey team. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Vikes Women’s Rowing Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are given to undergraduate and or graduate students who compete on the Vikes women’s varsity rowing team. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

R.T. Wallace Award

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more awards are available to undergraduate or graduate students who compete successfully at level one Vikes Varsity Rugby Competition. Eligible students must meet all Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) eligibility requirements. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Coordinator of Athletics.

Bursaries

  • Students may be considered for the following bursaries by completing the general bursary application. Only one application is necessary to be considered for all bursaries.

 

Robert W. Ford Bursaries

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more bursaries are awarded to students at the University of Victoria.

The Gareth Lineen Memorial Bursary

Value: $500 | Number: 1

A bursary of $500 is awarded to an undergraduate student who has completed one year in the Novice Rowing Program. The recipient will have achieved reasonable academic standing and have shown outstanding potential in the Rowing Program.

The Wilf Sadler Memorial Bursary Fund

Value: $500 | Number: 1

A bursary of $500 will be allocated annual to a needy student from the Greater Victoria area who is entering the University from the secondary school system. Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate significant involvement in amateur sports. or community activity.


The Jane Seaborne Bursary

Value: Varies | Number: Varies

One or more bursaries are awarded to female students in a major or honours program in Biology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, Chemistry, Earth and Ocean Sciences, or Physics and Astronomy. Preference will be given to students who are involved in intermural sports.

The Darryl Smith Memorial Bursary

Value: $500 | Number: 1

A bursary of $500 is awarded to an undergraduate student who has completed one year in the Novice Rowing Program. The recipient will have achieved reasonable academic standing and have shown outstanding potential in the Rowing Program.

Courtney Walls Memorial Bursary

Value: Varies | Number: 1

A bursary is awarded to a student continuing at the University of Victoria and who is playing Varsity Rugby. Preference is given to a student studying English or Writing. This award is established to remember Courtney Walls who was an outstanding member of the University Rugby Team and was a graduate of the Writing program.

Walter and Charlotte Yeamens Bursary

Value: $500 maximum | Number: 2

Two bursaries of $500 each will be awarded to 2nd, 3rd or 4th year students who are participating in the men's or women's basketball program. Preference will be given to students from the Greater Victoria area who have played both community and school basketball locally. Selection will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Basketball Coaching Staff and the Athletics Department.

Scholarships, Medals and Prizes

Entrance

  • Entrance Scholarships Requiring Application
  • Entrance Scholarships - No application required

 

In-Course

 

 

Entrance Scholarships Requiring Application

XV COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCHOLARSHIPS

Available only to employees of UVic or their dependents. Indicate the name and relationship of UVic employee on your application form. One or more entrance scholarships are awarded to employees of the University of Victoria or their dependents.

 

THE 25TH OLYMPIAD SCHOLARSHIP - 1 @ $2,000

A scholarship is awarded to a student entering the University of Victoria who has demonstrated excellence in extramural athletics while maintaining a high academic standing. Male or female students competing in basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, cross country running, middle distance running, rowing, men’s rugby or women’s field hockey are eligible to apply. Selection of the recipient will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards in consultation with the Manager of Athletics and Recreational Services.

 

 

Entrance Scholarships - No application required (Recipients will be chosen by Athletics and Recreation)

 

HUNTER FAMILY ATHLETIC AWARD


One or more awards of varying amounts

One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering or continuing at the University of Victoria and who are members of the Vikes Men's or Women's Basketball teams. This scholarship does NOT require application. Recipients of this award will be nominated by Athletics and Recreational Services.

 

WALLY MILLIGAN SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP


One or more awards of varying amounts

One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering or continuing at the University of Victoria and who are selected as a member of the Vikes Men's Soccer team. This scholarship does NOT require application. Recipients of this award will be nominated by Athletics and Recreational Services.

THE BRIAN WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP


*Available to applicants from Canadian secondary schools only. This scholarship does not require application. Recipients of this award will be nominated by Athletics and Recreational Services in January after completion of one term of study and participation in the Varsity Rugby program at UVic.

6 @ $500

One or more awards of at least $500 are awarded to students entering first year who will be involved in the Varsity Rugby program. The scholarship will be awarded upon completion of one term of study at UVic. These scholarships have been funded by the Velox-Valhallians Sport Club and the University of Victoria rugby players.

 

In-Course Scholarships

 

Scholarships that require the In-Course Scholarship Application

There are no Athletic In-Course Scholarships that require application


Scholarships where no application is required

 

Applications from students are NOT required for scholarships listed in this section.

Unless otherwise indicated in the Terms of Awards, recipients are selected by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendations of Athletics and Recreation.

These scholarships are governed by the general regulations for scholarships, medals and prizes.

Scholarships marked with an asterisk (*) are administered by the University of Victoria Foundation.

* WALLY MILLIGAN SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP


One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering or continuing at the University of Victoria and who are selected as a member of the Vikes Men's Soccer team. This scholarship does NOT require application. Recipients of this award will be nominated by Athletics and Recreational Services.

*HUNTER FAMILY ATHLETIC AWARD


One or more scholarships are awarded to students entering or continuing at the University of Victoria and who are members of the Vikes Men's or Women's Basketball team. This scholarship does NOT require application. Recipients of this award will be nominated by Athletics and Recreational Services.

 

 

   
 
 
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