UBC Tuum Est Experiential Award | UBC Undergraduate Programs and Admissions

UBC is rewarding promising Canadian students with opportunities, support, and up to $3,500 in funding to enhance their education and contribute to the university’s thriving community.

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What is the UBC Tuum Est Experiential Award?

This award is in the spirit of UBC’s motto, Tuum est, which means, “It’s yours, and it’s up to you.” We’ll guide you through the diversity of exceptional opportunities available to you at UBC, and then provide you with the support – including up to $3,500 in award money – to pursue the endeavour of your choice.

The power is in your hands to decide how you will use the award. These experiences can help you tailor your degree to meet your personal and professional goals, and will mark your first steps in building your network and developing yourself as a well-rounded and highly employable graduate.

Who is eligible?

The UBC Tuum Est Experiential Award is offered to domestic students coming to UBC Okanagan directly from high school. A separate application is not required, but you must complete UBC’s online application by December 1.

Your opportunities

Go Global

UBC has more than 200 partner universities and institutions worldwide, in more than 38 countries. Enhance your studies and your world view with a semester abroad.

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International Service Learning

Find out how your studies relate to real-world scenarios in communities around the world as you volunteer and gain perspective on global issues. International Service Learning is available at UBC Vancouver only.

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Co-operative education

Put your classroom knowledge to work, gain valuable experience for your future career, and build your network in Canada’s second-largest co-op program.

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Undergraduate research

Get research experience in an academic setting, pursue the subject you’re most passionate about, or showcase your research at a conference.

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Additional experiences

Faculty-specific opportunities
Conferences
Clubs and organizations
And more!

Find the experience that’s right for you

The choices abound, and it’s up to you to decide how you will enrich your UBC experience.

Go on academic exchange to one of 38 countries with the Go Global program.

Gain work experience by completing a co-operative education placement.

Collaborate with a professor on an undergraduate research project.

Volunteer in a community abroad through International Service Learning (UBC Vancouver only).

Enhance your directed-studies project with additional resources.

Participate in an engineering design team, like the Concrete Toboggan Team at UBC's Vancouver campus.

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Your award at a glance

First: PLANNING

Attend information sessions about the award and speak with advisors about the opportunities (i.e. Go Global, co-operative education, undergraduate research) to start planning your experience.

Next: EXPERIENCING

Apply to participate in a UBC-affiliated experiential learning opportunity.
Prior to starting your experience, contact us to receive your award funds (scroll down for details).
Learn, enjoy, and make the most of your experience!

After: GIVING BACK

Contribute to the broader UBC community and help incoming Tuum Est Experiential Award recipients by sharing your experience.

Next steps

In order to receive your award, you must meet the criteria set for all award recipients.

Download your checklist

UBC Tuum Est Experiential Award Checklist 378 KB

Tuum Est recipients

Are you ready to redeem your award?

Submit information about your experience and request your funding.

Questions?

Contact us

UBC Vancouver

ESA Awards Team

Es.tuumest@ubc.ca

UBC Okanagan

Stephanie Woods

stephanie.woods@ubc.ca

(250) 807-9298