UBC Affiliated Fellowships Master’s Program 2025 – Up to $16,000 in Graduate Funding 

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UBC Affiliated Fellowships Master’s Program 2025: Overview

The Affiliated Fellowships Master’s Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) offers merit-based funding to current and incoming full-time Master’s students pursuing research-based graduate programs. Open to domestic and international students, the fellowship awards range from $175 to $16,000 for the 2025–2026 academic session.

Deadline: December 1, 2024 (by 5:00 PM PT)

Benefits

• Funding between $175 and $16,000
• Open to all fields of study (except coursework-based programs)
• Adds credibility and value to your research journey
• Opportunity to compete for both open and niche awards

Scholarship Categories

✔️ Unrestricted (open to all eligible students)
✔️ Restricted/Criteria-based (targeted by field, background, or interest)

UBC Affiliated Fellowships Master’s Program 2025: Eligibility Criteria

• Must be enrolled in or applying to a full-time research-based Master’s program at UBC (Vancouver campus) for September 2025

• Must have completed between 0–12 months of full-time graduate-level studies by December 31, 2024

• First-class academic standing in the last two years of study (80%+ or equivalent)

• Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students

• Canadian students must also apply for the Canada Graduate Scholarships–Master’s (CGS M) if eligible

Ineligible Programs: MBA, MM, MDS, MPPGA, MOT, MPH, MPT, MKIN, Doctor of Pharmacy

Documents Required

📌 Application form & reference forms
📌 Transcripts and GPA explanation if necessary
📌 Research proposal (if applicable)
📌 List of criteria-based awards for which you’re eligible (optional)

Important Notes

• Submit applications through your UBC graduate program

• If you’re applying for CGS M, you’re automatically considered for unrestricted Affiliated Fellowships

• If you already have significant funding ($16,000+), your chances may be lower—except for niche awards

• Master’s funding won’t exceed 24 months in total

Selection Criteria

• Academic Excellence – 50%
• Research Potential – 30%
• Personal Qualities & Interpersonal Skills – 20%