Grant and Funding Programs Offered by UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health is a coordinating unit within the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine, established in 2014. It offers multiple Indigenous Student Awards ranging from $750 to $10,000 for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students enrolled in health programs at UBC Vancouver. The centre supports Indigenous health education through scholarships, mentorship programs, and student development initiatives. View UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH)'s website for more information.
About UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH)
What is the mission of UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH)?
To advance Indigenous people's health through education, innovative thinking, research, and traditional practice while improving wellness, health care, and patient outcomes, and promoting self-determination including increasing Indigenous leadership in all aspects of health and health care.
What type of organization is UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH)?
UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH) is a University or college.
When was UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH) founded?
UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH) was founded in 2014-01-01.
What is UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH)'s official website?
UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH)'s official website is https://health.indigenous.ubc.ca.
What else should I know about UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH)?
Role of the Centre in the Indigenous Health Funding Ecosystem
The Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health serves as a single coordinating point for Indigenous health initiatives within UBC and acts as a contact for communities and organizations external to UBC. It is dedicated to advancing Indigenous people's health through education, innovative thinking, research, and traditional practice.
Student Award Programs
The centre administers five award competitions for Indigenous students:
- Harold F. and Anne Bedner Award in Health Sciences - For female Indigenous students in health sciences programs
- Cindy Jordan-Orlaw Memorial Award - For Indigenous students with young families
- Vancouver Island Health Authority Award - For students in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, speech language pathology, or pharmacy
- Vancouver Foundation First Nations Scholarship - $10,000 scholarship for First Nations students in professional health or human services programs
- Award in Medicine for Indigenous Students - For Indigenous students in health-related programs
Eligibility and Application Process
Applicants must be First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Inuit, or Métis, currently enrolled full-time (24 credits) at UBC Vancouver in an undergraduate or graduate program. Awards range from $750 to $10,000 and are applied through student services towards tuition.