Dhami Family Endowment Leadership Award for Transferring Chandigarh Students
The Dhami family believes in education in helping others pursue their education goals. As a recipient of the Dhami Family Endowment Leadership Award, you are being assisted to pursue an excellent education at UFV. Dr. Malwinder Singh Dhami, the visionary behind this generous endowment and described by many as rich in heart, stepped forward to create this award. His request to you, the recipient: "When you achieve your goals, my desire is that you help others in their journey. Let this be our joint legacy to pass it on." Congratulations on receiving this award and best wishes to you in your future endeavors.
Amount: $500
Available to: All years for a student transferring to/transferred from UFV Chandigarh. Must demonstrate community involvement/engagement.
Selection procedure: This award is department nominated. No application necessary.
Erna & John Friesen Endowment Leadership Award
Since 2009, philanthropists Erna and John Friesen have been passionate supporters of UFV's Peace and Conflict Studies and Mennonite Studies programs. They have inspired and funded 'Voices for Peace' and opportunities for interaction between UFV's program and the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at Notre Dame University, in addition to supporting the PACS Teaching Chair and program funding.
In support of the new Centre for Peace and Conflict Transformation at UFV, they now establish this student leadership award to encourage the reflection of their commitment to peace in the UFV students who, when they graduate, will go on to make meaningful impacts in promoting peace and reconciliation around the world.
Erna Friesen has a strong connection to the Fraser Valley, having grown up on a chicken farm and hatchery on Clearbrook Road in Abbotsford.
Amount: Varies (Value of the award will fluctuate each year based on the endowment amount)
Available to: Available to a third or fourth year student with a declared major or minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. Preference will be given to international students who demonstrate in their application an intent to return to their home country to apply the education and skills in Peace and Conflict Transformation that they will have received at UFV.
How to apply: Leadership Award Application form is available online at myUFV. Log into your myUFV account and go to "Financial Aid & Awards" card.
Deadline: May 10
Criteria: Must demonstrate community involvement/engagement/volunteer service with special emphasis on international peace and reconciliation activites/international volunteer work preferred.
International Engaged Student Annual Leadership Award
Amount: $1000
Available to: An International student involved in an UFV-related leadership experience for at least one year. Service and demonstrated leadership experience can be paid and/or unpaid.
How to apply: Leaderships Award Application form is available online at myUFV. Log into your myUFV account and go to "Financial Aid & Awards" card.
Deadline: May 10
International Students Endowment Scholarship
Amount: Varies (value of the award will fluctuate each year based on the endowment amount)
Available to: International students with a minimum GPA of 3.0
How to apply: Award Application form is available online at myUFV. Log into your myUFV account and go to "Financial Aid & Awards" card.
Deadline: May 10
Mizue Tominaga Endowment Leadership Award for International Students
Amount: Varies (value of the award will fluctuate each year based on the endowment amount)
Available to: International students who demonstrate volunteerism and leadership in the community and/or at UFV.
How to apply: Leadership Award Application form is available online at myUFV. Log into your myUFV account and go to "Financial Aid & Awards" card.
Deadline: May 10