VIU Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity

Indigenous Students

Indigenous Mentorship Network of the Pacific Northwest (IMN-PN) Awards and Stipends

IMN-PN funding supports Indigenous students and researchers pursuing Indigenous wellness-related research. 

  • Value: Varies
  • Deadline: Most have deadlines of February 1 and August 1 at 5pm PST. The Research Experience Award has a rolling application deadline.
  • Availability: Students studying in or conducting research in British Columbia or the Yukon are encouraged to apply. Undergraduate and graduate, but it is dependent on which type of award you are applying for.

Learn more about Indigenous Mentorship Network of the Pacific Northwest Awards and Stipends

Aboriginal Ambassadors in the Natural Sciences and Engineering (AANSE) Award

The AANSE award aims to engage Aboriginal students and fellows in promoting interest and participation in the natural sciences and engineering by visiting Canada’s Aboriginal communities and schools and sharing their research and education experiences or participating in science promotion events and activities.

  • Value: Up to $5,000
  • Deadline: Minimum of two months before start of activity
  • Availability: Undergraduate and graduate students

Learn more about the Aboriginal Ambassadors in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Award

Please note the funding and awards listed below are ordered chronologically based on their due date in the academic year (September to August).