Day: March 23, 2026

On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs, we are excited to announce the application for the Black Student Leadership Award is now open. One or more awards of $7,500 each will be given to undergraduate students continuing at UVic who self-identify as Black and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and extracurricular activities that strengthen the student experience at UVic.

The Black Student Leadership Award is being offered to students continuing their studies at UVic in September 2026. Students can nominate themselves or be nominated by a member of the campus community. Successful recipients will be recommended by a selection committee comprised of representatives from Student Affairs and the UVic Scarborough Charter Steering Committee.

If you are a student and wish to nominate yourself for the award, please send a letter (maximum 300 words) outlining your contributions to the UVic community to In-course Scholarship Officer Francisco Canjura at fcanjura@uvic.ca by April 30th. Please ensure that your full name and student ID are included in the letter.

If you would like to nominate a student, please send a letter (maximum 300 words) outlining their contributions to the UVic community to In-course Scholarship Officer Francisco Canjura at fcanjura@uvic.ca by April 30th. Please ensure the student’s full name and student ID are included in the letter.

Volunteer with the UVic Global Community! The UVic Global Community is looking for Undergraduate and Graduate Conversation Partners and Mentors for the 2026-2027 Academic Year (September 2026 – April 2027) who want to help build an inclusive, globally-minded campus and support international students with their social and academic transition to UVic. Global Community Volunteers are matched with up to three students and meet with their student(s) for a minimum of 1 hour every week throughout the term to encourage students to get involved in the UVic community and build confidence in conversational English, all while making connections with people from around the world. Our Spring Application Deadline is March 25^th , 2026. Visit our website for more information and complete the application form to apply now!

The summer school is meant for graduate students and postdocs who would like to learn more about the mathematics of human-environmental systems and climate change impacts.  It is also suitable for undergraduate students who are currently completing their final level year of studies.  Please see the web site for further details. The application deadline is May 1, 2026.