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Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF)
Reimbursement support for student-led initiatives
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provided reimbursement support for student initiatives, conferences, and competitions at UBC Okanagan. The maximum funding amount is not stated in the provided information.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Student initiatives.
- Student conferences.
- Student competitions.
Documents Needed
- TESIF Reimbursement Form
- Original itemized receipts
- Proof of payment
- Supporting expense documentation
- Post-activity summary
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- UBC Okanagan students.
Who is not eligible
- Non-students.
- People not affiliated with UBC Okanagan as current students.
Eligible expenses
- Approved expenses for the student initiative, conference, or competition.
- Economy-class flight expenses.
- Meal expenses, excluding alcohol.
- Online purchases with required proof of payment and order details.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Degree, curriculum, or academic requirements.
- Wages or income for students or mentors.
- Alcohol purchases.
- Drug purchases.
Eligible geographic areas
- UBC Okanagan campus.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the post-activity summary
- Submit the required summary of the initiative through the designated form.
- Step 2: Prepare reimbursement documents
- Complete the TESIF Reimbursement Form.
- Gather original itemized receipts and proof of payment.
- Step 3: Email the submission
- Send the reimbursement form and supporting documentation to tesif.ok@ubc.ca.
- Submit everything within one week of the approved activity ending.
- Step 4: Receive reimbursement
- Wait for approval and processing.
- If approved, reimbursement is made by direct deposit.
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the reimbursement form and supporting receipts after the activity ends.
- Complete the required post-activity summary before reimbursement is processed.
- The administrator reviews submitted receipts and forwards them to UBC Okanagan Finance Operations and Strategies.
- Reimbursement is then approved or declined, and payment is issued by direct deposit if approved.
Additional information
- Funding is reimbursed after the approved activity is completed.
- Receipts and reimbursement forms must be submitted within one week of the event or initiative ending.
- Recipients must complete a post-activity summary and survey before reimbursement is processed.
- Funding recipients must display Tuum Est branding at related events and publications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF) Program
What is the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF)?
This program provided reimbursement support for student initiatives, conferences, and competitions at UBC Okanagan. The maximum funding amount is not stated in the provided information.
Who is eligible for the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF) program?
To be eligible for the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF) program, you must:
Current UBC Okanagan students only.
Approved student conference, competition, or initiative.
Expenses must match the approved budget.
What expenses are eligible under Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF)?
Student initiatives.
Student conferences.
Student competitions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF)?
You can contact Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF) by email at tesif.ok@ubc.ca.
Where is the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF) available?
The Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF) program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF)?
Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF) is funded by Tuum Est Student Initiative Fund (TESIF)