About the Linda Michaluk Scholarship (LMS):
The Linda Michaluk Scholarship (LMS) has been established for the academic year 2023–2024 by the College of Applied Biologists at the University of British Columbia. This scholarship aims to honor Linda Michaluk’s significant contributions to the College of Applied Biologists and to promote science-based decisions that benefit the public and address Canada’s natural resources.
About the University of British Columbia:
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a renowned institution known for its commitment to sustainability, academic excellence, and research contributions. UBC operates as a public research university with campuses in Kelowna and near Vancouver. It is one of Canada’s top three universities, founded in 1908, and is known for its significant research contributions, with an annual research budget of $759 million.
UBC’s Vancouver campus is located approximately 10 kilometers west of downtown Vancouver, and it houses various research facilities, including the world’s largest cyclotron at TRIUMF, Canada’s national particle and nuclear physics facility. UBC also collaborates with institutions like the Max Planck Society, hosting the first Max Planck Institute in North America. The university is home to Canada’s second-largest research library system, with around 10 million books across 21 locations.
UBC consistently ranks highly in various global and Canadian university rankings, highlighting its academic excellence and research impact.
Benefits of the Linda Michaluk Scholarship:
The Linda Michaluk Scholarship offers a $2,500 scholarship to support the recipient’s academic pursuits and research in the fields of applied biology and resource management in Canada.
Eligibility for Linda Michaluk Scholarship:
- All nationalities are eligible to apply.
- Acceptable Courses or Subjects: Candidates pursuing studies in the five biological sciences—Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Ecology, or Biochemistry—in fields related to aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems or the living creatures, habitats, or processes of those ecosystems, are eligible for the Linda Michaluk Scholarship.
- Acceptable Standards: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Completed graduate work in Canada while enrolled full-time in a Master’s or Doctor of Philosophy program at a Canadian university.
- Working on a project that enhances scientifically informed judgments or decision-making regarding natural resources for the benefit of the public.
- Proficiency in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
Application Process for Linda Michaluk Scholarship:
Interested applicants should follow these steps:
- Fill out the College LMS Form, which can be accessed from the official website.
- Prepare the following supporting documents:
- Proof of Master’s or post-graduate (Doctor of Philosophy) program enrollment.
- Completed LMS Form.
- Three references from individuals familiar with the applicant’s graduate work, including at least one letter of recommendation from the principal supervisor.
- Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the Master’s or Doctor of Philosophy degree programs at your respective Canadian university.
- Download the LMS form here, fill it out, and submit it to the College’s Regulatory Officer at [email protected] along with verification of your graduate program enrollment.
- Request that your references provide their letter of recommendation to the College immediately via email in PDF format to the Regulatory Officer at [email protected].
- Submit your complete application, including the LMS Form, Reference Letters, and documentation of participation in a graduate program in Canada, by November 30, 2023. You can contact the College’s Director of Practice at [email protected] for any inquiries regarding the scholarship.
Deadline for Application:
The application deadline for the Linda Michaluk Scholarship is November 1, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by this date to be considered for the scholarship.