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UVic Libraries Student Scholarships

Continuing law students and grad students, have you made use of library resources in furtherance of a paper, project, or assignment?

(For example, did you complete a major paper, an open memo, or LAW 399?)

If so, consider applying for one of the new UVic Libraries Student Scholarships, open to applicants from any discipline, including Law.

April 1 to May 31 is the submission window.

  • DAVID HARRIS FLAHERTY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2014 and named for donor David Harris Flaherty, this scholarship is awarded to an in-course, academically outstanding undergraduate student in any discipline who can show how they have utilized library resources – be they print, archival, music, multimedia, digital, etc. – for a class project, assignment or research paper.
    • Eligible students must complete a 500 word essay explaining their use of library resources in an application.
  • WILLIAM PETRIE GRADUATE STUDENT LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2014 and named for bequest donor William Petrie, this scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding graduate student in any discipline who can show how they have utilized library resources – be they print, archival, music, multimedia, digital, etc. – for a class project, assignment or research paper.
    • Eligible students must complete a 500 word essay explaining their use of library resources in an application.

Please visit the Student Scholarships page for further details and application instructions.

And take note: The UVic Libraries Grants and Awards Librarian, Christine Walde, is opening her office from April 1 to May 27 for drop-in consultations to discuss these scholarships and other grants and awards. Meet with Christine on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm in Room 135e at the McPherson Library. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

More about the UVic Libraries Grants and Awards office:

The Grants and Awards Office in the University Librarian’s Office supports and enhances the research activities, advancement and community engagement priorities of UVic Libraries, specifically in the areas of grants funding and awards, as well as special projects related to community engagement.