Metadata
Title
Awards for Students in Applied Science
Category
general
UUID
a198fa6d957f435daa624e73ca7f4223
Source URL
https://apsc.ubc.ca/students/awards
Parent URL
https://apsc.ubc.ca/faculty/career-opportunities
Crawl Time
2026-03-11T03:20:18+00:00
Rendered Raw Markdown

Awards for Students in Applied Science

Source: https://apsc.ubc.ca/students/awards Parent: https://apsc.ubc.ca/faculty/career-opportunities

UBC and our donors provide a range of financial support to reward your academic and extracurricular achievements and meet your financial needs.

Central UBC Awards Database: UBC Award Search

UBC Scholarships and Bursaries:  Awards: scholarships and bursaries

Applied Science assists UBC and external awarding agencies in a small number of awards and scholarships because they limit the number of applicants that can be put forward by any one Faculty or Institution.

Indigenous Student Awards

Awards have been made available annually by for current and prospective First Nations, Inuit or Métis students of Canada in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) program. For more information, visit: EDI.I Awards

Amount:$10,000

Deadline: Applications open, please check the EDI.I Awards page for more information

Learn more about EDI.I Awards

C.D. Howe Scholarship Endowment Fund National Engineering Scholarship

Are you anticipating finishing first year with a first class standing? If so, you could be eligible for this scholarship.

The C.D. Howe scholarship is open to Canadian engineering students entering second year of their bachelor of engineering degree program.

Amount: $7,500 per academic year until a first degree is obtained

Deadline: Was May 15, 2025 15:00 PST for the Faculty of Applied Science.  Please check back for future updates.

Eligibility and How to Apply

Eligibility requirements:
How to apply:

Claudette McKay-Lassonde Excellence Scholarship

The Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Excellence Scholarship is an external award. This is a Canada-wide annual award of $25,000 to support women in their second or third year of undergraduate engineering studies in Canada.

Created thanks to a generous donation from the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation (CEMF) and in tribute to the memory of CEMF founder Claudette MacKay-Lassonde, this scholarship embodies the values of leadership, academic excellence and community engagement espoused by the CEMF for more than 30 years.

By providing financial support to exceptional female students, this initiative is helping to inspire the next generation of women engineers and encourage the aspirations of exceptional, committed young women.

The Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Excellence Scholarship will be awarded every year in August during the Folie Technique summer camp, which is designed to give young people opportunities to explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through creative, interactive and accessible activities.

Amount: $25,000

Deadline: Was Sunday, May 11,2025. Please check back for future updates.

Claudette-MacKay- Lassonde Excellence Scholarship

Instructions and How to Apply

Instructions:
How to apply:

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

Order of the White Rose

The Order of the White Rose scholarship is open to women engineering graduates planning to pursue an MASc or PhD in engineering. For more information, visit: EDI.I Awards

Amount: $50,000

Deadline:The deadline was June 17, 2025.Please check back for future updates.

Premier Undergraduate Scholarships and Wesbrook Scholars Award

The Premier Undergraduate Scholarships and Wesbrook Scholars are the University's most prestigious designations, given to senior students with outstanding academic performance, leadership, and involvement in student and community activities. Eligible students will be emailed with an invitation to attend an information session in September.

Amount:$1,000 each to renewable scholarships worth $20,000 over two years.

For more information, please refer to: UBC Student Services - Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships.

Faculty of Applied Science Dean's Graduate Awards

Dean’s Graduate Academic Excellence Award

The purpose of Dean’s Graduate Academic Excellence Award is to recognize a graduate student with outstanding academic excellence.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Was May 30, 2025. Please check back for future updates.

Eligibility and How to Apply

Eligibility requirements:
How to apply:
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:

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

Award Recipient(s)

Jeanie Malone (2025)

Dr. Jeanie Malone is a postdoctoral fellow at the BC Cancer Research Institute, specializing in the development and translation of optical imaging technologies for early cancer detection and management. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and a BASc in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. During her doctoral studies, she investigated the application of these technologies in tubo-ovarian, cervical, oral, and lung cancers, as well as lung transplantation. Dr. Malone is currently leading imaging studies using endoscopic optical coherence tomography in the operating room to detect cancers in the fallopian tubes - the first step towards developing screening tools for early ovarian cancer detection.

Seyyed Alireza Hashemi (2024)

Seyyed Alireza Hashemi is a third year PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering at UBC-O under the supervision of Dr. Mohammad Arjmand. His research focuses on developing engineerable aerogels via interfacial complexation for electromagnetic shielding and piezoresistive sensors. He is expected to graduate in late 2025.

Dean’s Graduate Extra-Curricular Contributions Award

The purpose of Dean’s Graduate Extra-Curricular Contributions Award is to recognize a student who has demonstrated leadership, innovation, personal initiative and service to UBC community through active participation in extra-curricular activities.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Was May 30, 2025. Please check back for future updates.

Eligibility and How to Apply

Eligibility requirements:
How to apply:
  1. Submit Online Application by the deadline: Extra Curricular Award Online Application

  2. Submit the following documents (online):

  3. Nominee’s CV

  4. Letter of nomination from UBC staff, faculty or administrator (including supervisor Graduate Advisor, Graduate Administrator)
  5. 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:

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

Award Recipient(s)

Robyn Adams (2025)

Robyn Adams is a Red River Métis/Ukrainian dual Master of Architecture and Landscape Architecture graduate student in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA). Throughout her 4-year degree, she founded and leads the Indigenous Landscape + Architecture Network of Design Students (ILANDS) student group 2022-‘25, volunteers with the UBC American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden at UBC Farm, and was a member of the SALA EDI committee from 2021-23. While at UBC she was a research fellow with the Canadian Centre for Architecture researching shoreline erosion, and a BIDC Black Indigenous Design Collective Public Art Intensive Participant.

Hammad Ahmad (2024)

Hammad Ahmad is a PhD candidate at School of Engineering, UBC-O. In his leadership journey, Hammad has worked as President of Engineering Graduate Students Society (EGSS), Graduate Students Community Facilitator, President SUO Tennis Club, member of Graduate Students Advisory Council (GSAC), Graduate Students Committee (GSC-SUO) and have volunteered at platforms including UBC Graduation, new students orientation, 3MT Western Regional and many others.

Dean’s Graduate Award for Knowledge Translation & Entrepreneurship

The purpose of Dean’s Graduate Award for Knowledge Translation & Entrepreneurship is to recognize a graduate student who has successfully conveyed research results through presentations, development of materials or venture creation with the intention of producing a ground breaking product with a developed or developing business plan to bring it to market.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Was May 30, 2025. Please check back for future updates.

Eligibility and How to Apply

Eligibility requirements:
How to apply:
  1. Submit Online Application by the deadline:

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

  3. Nominee’s CV

  4. Letter of nomination from Graduate Advisor, Graduate Administrator or faculty member.
  5. 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:

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

Award Recipient(s)

Rohith Jayaraman Krishnamurthy (2025)

Rohith JK is a PhD researcher at UBC specializing in sustainable materials and circular economy solutions. He is the co-founder of Vantech Medical, developing AI-driven healthcare innovations like the Sudae companion robot. Passionate about social impact, he also runs an NGO supporting education in rural India.

Cole Christianson (2024)

I am a PhD student in mechanical engineering at UBC-O. I am studying the prevention of airborne disease spread. Additionally, I am creating a medical device company that is creating new technologies for respiratory disease treatments.

Iman Jalilvand (2024)

Iman Jalilvand is a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at UBC, specializing in AI, XR development, and UI/UX design. His research focuses on integrating VR/MR models and AI (particularly reinforcement learning) to optimize advanced manufacturing processes. Iman has developed innovative immersive applications for workforce training and contributed to projects that enhance manufacturing efficiency and user experience by leveraging AI and immersive technologies. He is expected to graduate in December 2024.

Dean’s Graduate Leadership Award

The purpose of Dean’s Graduate Leadership Award is to recognize an outstanding student who takes an active role in institutional governance, service delivery, community service work in one or more areas with the primary aim of making significant contributions to the graduate student culture and environment.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Was May 30, 2025. Please check back for future updates.

Eligibility and How to Apply

Eligibility requirements:
How to apply:
  1. Submit Online Application by the deadline:

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

  3. Nominee’s CV

  4. Letter of nomination from Graduate Advisor, Graduate Administrator or faculty member or peer
  5. 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:

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

Award Recipient(s)

Danilo Caron (2025)

Danilo is a PhD candidate in civil engineering looking at ways to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing and being in engineering design and delivery. He is a member of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation in Ontario and has family ties to Castelfranco Veneto, Italy. Danilo is committed to advancing reconciliation and Indigenous resurgence through infrastructure and development.

Kuthan Celebi (2024)

Kuthan Celebi (UBC BASc. ’22) is a third-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Materials Engineering, who is expected to graduate in fall of 2026. Kuthan has helped rebuild the MTRL Graduate Student Association and organize social events in the department after a period of inactivity since COVID lockdowns. Aside from his Ph.D work on analyzing mechanical properties of composite materials using machine learning, Kuthan also volunteers as a mentorship program coordinator  for CACSMA (Canadian Association for Composite Structures and Materials), and as the treasurer of the Wing Chun Kung Fu Club at UBC.

Dean’s Graduate Thesis Award

The purpose of Dean’s Graduate Thesis Award is to recognize an outstanding piece of original scholarly writing that demonstrates thorough research excellence, fosters research understanding through communications and contributes to significant advancements in Nominee' field of study.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Was May 30, 2025. Please check back for future updates.

Eligibility and How to Apply

Eligibility requirements:
How to apply:
  1. Submit Online Application by the deadline: Thesis Award Online Application

  2. Submit the following documents (online):

  3. Lay summary of research project (maximum one page)

  4. Nominee’s CV
  5. Letter of nomination from thesis supervisor
  6. 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

CV

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

Award Recipient(s)

David Black (2025)

David Black is a researcher in medical robotics and imaging, working on topics from surgical robotics to fluorescence-guided neurosurgery. During his PhD, he developed a system to perform tele-ultrasound exams on patients in remote communities through hand-over-hand guidance, using a combination of mixed reality, high-speed communication, and control theory. David continues his work as a postdoctoral fellow at UBC and the University of Münster and has more projects brewing, motivated by the desire to improve the quality of and access to medical imaging.

UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

In recognition of the valuable role that Graduate Teaching Assistants play in our programs, UBC annually awards nineteen Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards. Each award includes a Certificate and $1,000.00. These awards are intended to recognize teaching excellence within our institution and to underscore the importance and value that UBC places on high-quality teaching.\ Award amount: $1,000.00 and a certificate.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Is Friday, March 6 2026.

Eligibility and How to Apply

Eligibility requirements:
How to apply:

Governor General’s Gold Medal

One gold medal is awarded to the student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record as a doctoral student. A second gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved most outstanding academic record as a Master’s student completing a thesis. This is an opportunity to honour the best in the graduating class within the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, as there is only one award for more than 2,000 Master’s graduates and one award for more than 500 doctoral graduates. Medals are presented on behalf of the Governor General of Canada by participating educational institutions, along with a personalized certificate signed by the Governor General. There is no monetary award associated with the medals.

Amount: N/A

Deadline: Is Feb. 20 , 2026 at 4:00pm.

Eligibility and How to Apply

Eligibility requirements:
How to apply:

Nomination packages must include: