OpenFieldUNBC Graduate Entrance Research Award & Northern Merit Fellowship
Merit-based entrance award for outstanding graduate applicants enrolling in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES) or Community Health Sciences at UNBC.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.67 cumulative GPA (A- standing) over upper-level undergraduate credits
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Compelling research statement approved by prospective academic supervisor
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $7,500 to $15,000 per academic year
- Application fee
- CAD $76.50 domestic / CAD $153 international
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct tuition offset with living allowance top-up
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Northern British Columbia documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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