Scholarship Value $2,000

Number of Scholarships 1

Description Purpose and target student

This scholarship supports a British Columbia secondary school graduate who is entering first year at the University of Victoria and has been admitted to the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. The award is intended for a new undergraduate student beginning their degree at UVic. Preference is given to an Aboriginal (Indigenous) applicant when selection decisions are made.

Key takeaways

• For BC secondary school students entering first year at UVic.
• Requires admission to the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business.
• Preference awarded to an Aboriginal (Indigenous) student.
• Intended for students new to the university.

Eligibility Required qualifications

To be eligible, applicants must be entering a full-time, first-year undergraduate degree program at UVic and meet the university’s standard admission and academic requirements. The recipient must be a British Columbia secondary school student who has an offer of admission to the Gustavson School of Business. Specific entrance scholarship categories and additional eligibility details are maintained by UVic and should be reviewed for full criteria.

Key takeaways

• Must be a BC secondary school graduate entering first-year undergraduate study.
• Must hold an offer of admission to the Gustavson School of Business.
• Must meet UVic’s general admission and academic requirements.
• Consult UVic’s entrance scholarship categories for any additional criteria.

Award

Value Amount and availability

The award value varies and the number of awards is limited to one. Scholarship amounts are subject to change annually and are reported for the applicable academic year (for example, values displayed for 2026–2027). Exact dollar amounts are set by the university and/or donors and may differ year to year.

Key takeaways

• Single award available (one recipient).
• Monetary value varies; not fixed.
• Values change annually; check the current award year.
• Funded by UVic/donor allocations.

Program context (Entrance scholarships at UVic) How this award fits into UVic’s scholarship program

This scholarship is part of UVic’s suite of entrance scholarships, awards, medals and prizes offered to new undergraduate students. Entrance scholarships at UVic are non-repayable and awarded primarily on academic merit; many are funded by donors and the university operating budget. UVic offers both automatic scholarships based on admission average and competitive scholarships that require an application and additional criteria.

Key takeaways

• Part of UVic’s entrance scholarship program for new undergraduates.
• Entrance scholarships are merit-based and non-repayable.
• Funding sources include donors and the university.
• Both automatic and application-based entrance awards exist.

Application timeline Timing and academic-year notes

Scholarship figures are reported by academic year (e.g., 2026–2027) and may change from year to year, so confirm current values on UVic’s website. Students must have an offer of admission before receiving scholarship offers; scholarship offers follow admissions decisions. To receive the award, recipients must register and maintain full-time enrolment during an eligible session: summer (May–August, 6.0 academic units) or winter (September–April, 12.0 academic units).

Key takeaways

• Check the current academic year’s figures on UVic’s site.
• Scholarship offers are issued after admission offers.
• Full-time enrolment in an eligible session is required to receive funds.
• Values and timelines may change annually.

How to apply Application routes and requirements

There are two central entrance scholarship routes at UVic: automatic awards based on admission average, and competitive awards requiring an application (admission average plus additional criteria). Applicants must hold an offer of admission to be considered for centrally administered entrance scholarships. For application-based awards, follow UVic’s specified application process and deadlines found on the awards and financial aid webpages.

Key takeaways

• Two main routes: automatic (based on admission average) and application-based.
• An offer of admission is required for consideration.
• Application-based awards require submission of additional materials.
• Consult UVic Awards & Financial Aid for deadlines and instructions.

How to accept Steps to accept a scholarship offer

Accepted scholarship offers must be claimed through UVic’s online student tools using a NetLink ID. The acceptance process includes signing into your UVic account, navigating to Student Services > Finances > Awards and financial aid, and selecting “View My Student Aid” to accept the award for the appropriate aid year and period. Ensure you register and maintain the required full-time enrolment to be disbursed the scholarship.

Key takeaways

• You need an active NetLink ID to accept the offer.
• Accept scholarships via UVic Online Tools: Student Services → Finances → Awards and financial aid → View My Student Aid.
• Select the correct aid year and period, then click “Accept.”
• Maintain required full-time enrolment to receive the funds.