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Awards
- There are no awards for Biology
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.
F.W. Benton Memorial Bursary
Value: Varies | Number: 1
An award will be made to a 4th year or graduate student in the biological sciences with a special interest in salmonids or marine environmental studies and who is studying or doing research at the Bamfield Marine Station. This bursary is given to assist in the continuance of F.W. Benton's work in wilderness preservation.
The Dr. Michael Bigg Memorial Bursary
Value: Varies | Number: 1
A bursary is awarded to a student enrolled in Marine Biology courses. Preference will be given to students interested in killer whale or other large marine mammal conservation and research, and to former students of the Cowichan Senior Secondary School, Duncan, B.C. specialising in that field of study.
The Howard English Victoria Fish and Game Bursary
Value: $500 | Number: 1
The Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association will present a bursary in the amount of $500 annually to a student entering 4th year in Biological Sciences who demonstrates interest in conservation, especially as applied to aquatic ecology (biology). If funds permit, a second award will be given.
John Carling Fraser Memorial Bursary
Value: Varies | Number: Varies
Two or more bursaries with a total value of $5000 are awarded to 3rd or 4th year students in the Faculty of Science who have declared a major in Biology, Biochemistry or Microbiology. Preference will be given to students who are active in student politics and/or volunteer work with youth groups in the community, especially Scouts Canada.
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The G. Morley Neal Memorial Bursary
Value: $1,000 minimum | Number: 1
An award of at least $1,000 is made annually to a student entering year 4 of a biology honours or major program, who has a good academic standing and is in financial need.
The Samuel Simco Bursaries
Value: $650 | Number: 1
A bursary of $650, established by the Victoria Natural History Society from funds bequeathed for this purpose by the late Samuel Simco, will be awarded to a student entering third or fourth year in a major or honours program in Biology who is specialising in the area of species or habitat conservation.
The Dr. Ernst Von Rudloff Bursary
Value: Varies | Number: Varies
One or more bursaries are awarded to students entering fourth year in a biology program and who are planning to undertake further study in Forest Biology.
Scholarships, Medals and Prizes
Entrance
- Requires Entrance Scholarship Application
There are no Entrance Scholarships specific to Biology
In-Course
Awards that Require the In-Course Scholarship Application
Applications are required for In-Course Scholarships listed in this section. The deadline, unless stated otherwise is May 31.
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.
* JOHN CARLING FRASER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Two scholarships of $2500 each are awarded to 3rd or 4th year students in the Faculty of Science, with a declared major in Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry. Preference will be given to students who are active in student politics and/or volunteer work with youth groups in the community, especially Scouts Canada. Students should submit a letter or resume as part of their application in which they describe their contributions to such volunteer/youth organizations.
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Awards 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 the Biology department.
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.
 * THE ERIC ASHBY MEMORIAL PRIZE IN BIOLOGY
A prize is awarded to a student in a major or honours program in Biology who has completed second year.
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* SHEILA CALVERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship of $700 is awarded to a student entering the third or fourth year in Biology.
* THE CHAPMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Two scholarships of $650 each are awarded, one to a student who has completed third year Biology, on the Ecology Program, and one to a student who has completed third year Geography, on the Resources and Physical Program. A book on ecology and conservation, selected by the appropriate department, is part of the award. These scholarships are given in memory of John Chapman and his daughter Barbara who were well known conservationists. Selection is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the appropriate departments.
* JOHN J. DOBROCKY SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship of $975 is awarded to a student entering fourth year who is specializing in any aspect of oceanography or related marine sciences and who has demonstrated outstanding potential for a professional career in the discipline.
* THE SINCLAIR FARRIS AWARD
An award of $400 is made to an undergraduate or graduate student in Biology for interest and achievement of excellence in the field of microtechnique. The award was established to recognize Sinclair Farris who worked with the Canadian Forestry Service (Environment Canada) for 38 years, specializing in microtechnique. Selection is made upon the recommendation of the Department of Biology by the Senate Committee on Awards in the case of an undergraduate student and by the Awards Committee of the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the case of a graduate student.
BEV GLOVER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship of $650 is awarded to a student entering third or fourth year in a major or honours program in Biology who is specializing in the area of species or habitat conservation.
* CHARLES GUIGUET BOOK PRIZE
A book prize is awarded to a fourth year student with a special interest in zoology.
* HARPER SCHOLARSHIP
One or more scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate students in a Major or Honours program in Science with a strong preference for students with a demonstrated commitment to Marine Biology.
* FREEMAN F. KING SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship of $425 is awarded to a student entering fourth year Biology and preparing for a career in natural history. Preference is given to students with an interest in field studies, especially in terrestrial biology.
* THE AMELIA LEITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHI
A scholarship of $600 is awarded to an outstanding student who is completing year 2 or 3 of a major or honours program in Biology and who has an interest in horticultural studies.
* MAUD LEVESON-GOWER SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship is awarded to a student in the Department of Biology with the highest grade in courses which include the study of conchology or malacology.
* THE IAN AND JOYCE McTAGGART-COWAN SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship of $2600 is awarded to an outstanding student proceeding to year 3 or 4 of an Honours program in Biology.
* THE MELBURN-BRENTON SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship of $1150 is awarded to a student, with high standing, whose special interest is cryptogamic botany. Selection is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Biology.
* B.W. PEARSE SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Four scholarships are awarded to third or fourth year students in an Honours or Majors program in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics and Physics and Astronomy.
SEASPAN INTERNATIONAL LTD. SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship of $500 is awarded to the student leading courses numbered 200 in any two of the following departments: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. The winner must continue academic work at an approved university.
* THE THETIS PARK NATURE SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship of $600 is awarded to an undergraduate student, with high standing, whose main interest is plant taxonomy. Selection is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Department of Biology.
* THE VICTORIA RHODODENDRON SOCIETY PIONEER SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship of $450 is awarded to a third or fourth year student in Biology whose main interest is Plant Sciences.
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