Elizabeth Henry Scholarship Committee has announced the availability of the Elizabeth Henry Scholarship Fund for Communities and Environmental Health applications. The scholarship is open to full-time graduate students or those whose research proposal is based in British Columbia. Eligible applicants include Canadians, Permanent Residents, and International students.
The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) is a charitable non-profit society founded in 1997. Its main aim is to encourage collaboration among four levels of government, namely federal, provincial, local, and First Nations. FBC plays a crucial role in supporting leaders in government, business, and community organizations by facilitating their efforts to find collaborative solutions to complex issues and promising opportunities.
The primary goal of this scholarship is to provide assistance to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in British Columbia (BC) as they strive to enhance air quality, environmental health, or environmental sustainability through research projects.
Scholarship Summary:
- University or Organization: Fraser Basin Council
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Graduate (master and PhD)
- Award: $4,000
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in Canada
Subjects Offered:
The following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Environment
- Environmental Health
Scholarship Coverage:
On an annual basis, the Elizabeth Henry Scholarship is granted, and in 2023, the value of the award has been raised to $4,000.
Eligible Nationalities:
International applicants are welcome to apply.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The scholarship is open to all nationalities.
- It is applicable for Master’s and Ph.D. programs focused on research projects related to environmental health and promoting sustainability through community initiatives.
- To be eligible, applicants must be full-time graduate students who have completed at least one semester before being awarded the scholarship.
- The research project must partner with Indigenous and/or non-Indigenous BC communities to address air quality and environmental health or sustainability.
- The project must have clear objectives, research methodologies, and tangible outcomes that provide ethical benefits to the community.
- Preference will be given to significant and innovative projects that directly engage and demonstrate strong community support.
Application Procedure:
Application:
- Applications are submitted online.
- The application requires basic contact information, previous experience details, and a project description (maximum of 750 words).
Supporting Documents:
- Two signed letters of reference on official letterhead, evaluating the candidate’s capabilities and the significance/feasibility of the research project.
- The letters must come from an academic supervisor and an academic/employer/community partner reference, and be sent directly from the references by email.
- Digital copies of undergraduate transcripts and graduate courses transcript (if applicable) are also required.
Admission Requirements:
- Not Applicable.
Language Requirement:
- Applicants must have English language proficiency.
Further details on the Application Process:
- Go to the Fraser Basin Council website and access the online application form.
- Provide personal and academic information, including contact details and educational background.
- Submit a project description of up to 750 words that align with the scholarship’s focus.
- Attach digital copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable).
- Arrange for two signed letters of reference to be sent directly to the committee via email.
- Review and ensure the accuracy of the application before submitting it by May 10, 2023.
- The committee will review and evaluate all applications, and successful applicants will be notified.
- If awarded, receive a $4,000 monetary award to support the research project.
Scholarship Deadline:
10 May, 2023
