Month: May 2023

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Rhodes Scholarship – applications open June 1

Rhodes Scholarship applications open June 1

Rhodes Scholarships support students to complete a graduate program (or second undergraduate program) at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.  Funding includes course fees, an annual stipend, a settling in allowance, and two economy class flights for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford.  A variety of programs are supported (e.g., 1- or 2-year master’s, second undergraduate, or 3-year doctoral program).  Rhodes Scholarships are open to domestic and international students with a minimum GPA of 8.0 who meet the eligibility criteria set out by the Rhodes Trust.

Important note:  Rhodes scholarships have different eligibility criteria, application instructions, and deadlines for each constituency.  Visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies Rhodes Scholarship page for application instructions and more information.  Applicants to the Canada, United States, and Global constituencies must provide a copy of their complete application to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by the UVic internal deadline in order to be considered for an endorsement (nomination) from UVic.

Constituency Applications open UVic internal deadline Rhodes external deadline
Canada June 1, 2023 August 1, 2023 September 28, 2023
United States July 1, 2023 August 1, 2023 October 4, 2023
Global June 1, 2023 June 23, 2023 August 1, 2023
Other constituencies Varies Not applicable Varies

For questions or more information please contact Lisa Pender at fgsaward2@uvic.ca

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Invitation: Building Bridges Networking Event + Shoreline Clean Up for World Ocean Week

Ocean Wise is excited to invite you to two World Oceans Week Events that will be hosted in Victoria on Saturday June 10th!

Saturday, June 10th 1:00-3:00 – Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup

  • Location: Meet at Songhees Park Plaza
  • Register here

Saturday, June 10th 5:00-7:00 – Building Bridges Networking Victoria

  • Location: KWENCH – 2031 Store St, Victoria, BC V8T 5L9
  • Register here for free!
  • Connect with like-minded ocean loving people to learn, support, and empower each other’s work.
  • Free food will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to participate in the open mic portion where you can share anything related to our ocean!

To learn more about Ocean Wise Youth opportunities, check out this Trello Board! For any follow up questions please contact Francesca.marquez@ocean.org

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AUC Medical School – Dinner Event with Doctors on June 22 in Victoria

This is a chance to chat over a meal—our treat!—with a practicing physician who has been through our MD program, and ask questions in person.

Our in-person event will be held on June 22nd at 7PM at Zambri’s Restaurant (820 Yates St, Victoria, B8W 1L8).

The students will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn what it’s like to live and learn as a med student, including the rigors of the curriculum, clubs and activities, housing, and more
  • Find out more about the residency matching process and pursuing a specialty
  • Get tips for applying to med school and standing out in your interview

**Here is the link to register – RSVP link to the event

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MCAT Week (Free Events for Students!) | The Princeton Review

Virtual MCAT Week is coming up in May and we’re hoping to see you there!

We’ll be hosting free 1-hour sessions during the week of May 1st, where Princeton Review expert instructors will break down the MCAT for you – each day a different section! You’ll have the chance to go through some sample questions and figure out the best ways to approach the different sections of the MCAT!

BONUS: we’ll be hosting an MMI Information Session on May 8th for those interested in learning more about MMI and engaging in mock interviews with a counselor.

To register for all of these events for free, please visit: www.princetonreview.com/medicaleventscanada

Find the 6-digit course ID for the event/s you’d like to attend and enter it here: https://secure.princetonreview.com/free-event-enrollment

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You’re invited | West Coast Virtual Fair: Career, Volunteer, & Graduate Schools | May 17 – 18

Meet employers and make connections at the West Coast Virtual Career Fair on May 17 & 18

Curious about where your degree can take you? Looking for co-op placements, job opportunities, volunteer experience, or graduate school programs?

Join us at the Virtual Career Fair to explore career possibilities, build your network and get connected!  With 80+ exhibitors from across industries and sectors, there’s something for students in every program.

When: May 17 – 18, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Where: Virtual Event, Eventus Fair Platform

Explore exhibitors and register now!

Plus, these career workshops will help you get ready for the fair:

Register for the fair and these prep sessions in the Co-op and Career portal in the events tab.

Learn more about the fair, which exhibitors will be there, and how to register at uvic.ca/career-services/fair