Thelma Sharp Cook Scholarship

Continuing UBC Vancouver students entering the penultimate or final year of a baccalaureate program, the first year of Graduate Studies, or enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, or the Peter A. Allard School of Law may be considered. Nominees are expected to have good academic standing, demonstrated achievement in athletics, and leadership through participation in student, community, and service activities. Preference is given to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis students of Canada or to those planning a career involving work with children or youth.

A $5,350 scholarship has been made available through an endowment. Candidates must be invited by their faculty to apply through the Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships competition; the online application includes a CV, personal statement, and two confidential reference letters. The award is made on the recommendation of the selection committee that adjudicates the Premier Undergraduate Scholarships and Wesbrook Scholars program.