Awards and Fellowships
Graduate students are awarded financial aid on a competitive basis.
The VSE provides financial aid through scholarships, tuition awards, and scholarship top-ups. Funding is awarded based on academic excellence and is open to all domestic and international graduate students.
We strongly encourage all applicants of the Vancouver School of Economics graduate programs to also seek external (non-UBC) sources of support.
Stone Centre MA Fellowship
- Students interested in studying topics related to economic inequality may indicate in their application to the MA program if they wish to be considered for the MA Stone fellowship program. Applicants should refer to the program-specific information found under the MA Fellowships page for more information
BPOC Graduate Excellence Award
- This award is available to outstanding graduate students who identify as Black or a Person of Colour. Applicants should self-identify as racialized during the application process to be automatically considered.
Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s (CGS M) Program
- The CGS M Program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible master's or, in some cases, doctoral programs in Canada.
- Prospective students must separately submit applications in the Fall, the year before they enter the MA program.
- Current students are eligible to apply during their first semester.
The following is a partial listing of major funding agencies. Please review their award opportunities and see if you are eligible to apply.
Teaching Assistantships
Teaching assistantships (TAships) may also be available to fund your graduate studies. TAships are governed by the university’s collective agreement and the Teaching Assistants’ Union. TAships are carried out under the direction of a faculty member and include:
- Leading discussion sections
- Marking assignments and exams
- Being available for student consultations
- Preparation of learning materials and other duties, as required
An average of twelve hours per week are typically spent on these duties.