Financial Support

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 Entrance Scholarship in Mathematics

Through the generosity of a UBC Mathematics alumnus, scholarships totaling \($\)15,000 are offered to students with exceptional ability and interest in Mathematics who are entering UBC Vancouver directly from high school. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics. (First Award Available in the 2012/13 Winter Session.)

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Lawrence Roberts Mathematics Entrance Scholarship

A \($\)1,500 scholarship has been endowed through a bequest by Frances Roberts in honour of her son Lawrence Roberts. The award is offered to a student entering the Mathematics program from a B.C. secondary school outside the Lower Mainland or Greater Victoria. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics in consultation with the Major Entrance Scholarship Committee and is non-renewable.

04485 

Adrian Francis Mulligan Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics

A \($\)2,500 scholarship is offered annually by Dr. Gordon Mulligan (B.Sc. 1969, M.A. 1972, Ph.D. 1976) in memory of his father Adrian Francis Mulligan, for an undergraduate student studying Mathematics in the Faculty of Science. Adrian Mulligan resided in Woodfibre and Squamish, BC. He was particularly interested in the applications of mathematics to navigation and industrial design throughout his lifetime. The scholarship is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics.

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Stanley M Grant Scholarship in Mathematics

Scholarships totaling \($\)64,250 have been made available through an endowment established by the Estate of Dr. Stanley M Grant for students enrolled in the Department of Mathematics who have completed their first year. Dr. Grant (1924-2015) was a graduate of UBC (BA Arts 49). He went on to obtain his MD with a specialty in Pathology at McGill. Dr. Grant was the District Coroner in Nanaimo, BC for a number of years. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics, and in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. (First Award Available in the 2016/2017 Winter Session)

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Anona Thorne and Takao Tanabe Undergraduate Scholarship in Mathematics

Scholarships totaling \($\)2,500 are offered annually to outstanding undergraduate students having declared a Major or Honours in Mathematics and entering 3rd or 4th year. Anona Thorne (BA 1991 Math; MSc 1993 Stats) is a double alumna of UBC and went on to an interesting career with the CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network at Saint Pauls Hospital in Vancouver. Takao Tanabe, her husband, is a well-known Canadian painter. This award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics. (First Award Available in the 2016/2017 Winter Session)

04309 

Daniel Buchanan Scholarship in Mathematics

As a memorial to Daniel Buchanan, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science (1928-1948), and Head of the Department of Mathematics (1920-1948), and in recognition of his teaching and research in Mathematics, Alumni and friends (through the UBC Alumni Fund), together with members of the Department of Mathematics, have endowed a scholarship of $600. It is offered to the student who gains the highest standing in the third year of an Honours Course in Mathematics and proceeds to the final year in that course.

04424 

John Collison Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics

Scholarships totaling \($\)5,150 have been endowed in memory of John Collison by the Madison Group. The awards are offered to students who are either in the Honours Mathematics Option in any engineering discipline or in the combined Honours Program in Mathematics and Physics. Preference is given to students who participate in UBC varsity sports and/or have a serious interest in aeronautics. Eligible candidates must have completed Mathematics 301 (Applied Analysis) or equivalent. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics. Here is a link to information about John Collison Tribute

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W. H. Macinnes Scholarship in Physics and Mathematics

A scholarship of \($\)2,300, the gift of Mr. W. H. MacInnes of Vancouver, is offered to the student obtaining highest standing in the second year and proceeding to the combined honours course in Physics and Mathematics.

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Reginald Palliser-Wilson Scholarship

Scholarships totaling \($\)10,500 have been endowed through a bequest by Joy Gertrude Palmer Helders for students majoring or honouring in Mathematics. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics.
Note: It is unclear the origin of the name Reginald PALLISER-WILSON but it can be noted that an obituary for Joy Gertrude Palmer Helders referred to her as having submitted a poem to Harpers in 1927 under the pseudonym Daphne Palliser.

04394 

Ron Riddell and Roy Douglas Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics

Two scholarships of \($\)250 each have been endowed by friends, family and the Math Club (now Undergraduate Mathematics Society) in memory of Ron Riddell and Roy Douglas. One award of \($\)250 is offered to an honours student entering fourth year. The other award of \($\)250 is offered to a majors student entering fourth year. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics.

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Ralph D. James Prize

A prize of \($\)250 has been endowed by friends and colleagues in memory of Professor R. D. James, Head of the Mathematics Department from 1948 to 1973. The award is made on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Mathematics to the student with the highest mark in Mathematics 121.

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Larry Roberts Science One Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships totaling \($\)735 have been endowed by family and friends in memory of Larry Roberts for outstanding students who have completed the Science One Program. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Science One teaching team in consultation with the Director of the Science One Program. Preference is given to candidates who have achieved high academic standing and who have embraced the philosophy of the Science One Program, where intellectual growth comes through the expression of creativity and an inquisitive mind.

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Lawrence Roberts Putnam Prize

Funded through a bequest by Frances Roberts in honour of her son Lawrence Roberts. The $250 awards are offered to undergraduate students who finish within the top 200 participants in a Putnam competition. (Recipients are eligible for this award only once.)

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Guenther Felix Sanders Scholarship (requires Affiliation to Knights of Pythias)

Scholarships totaling \($\)2,200 have been endowed through a bequest from Guenter Felix Sanders for students at the University of British Columbia Vancouver and the University of British Columbia Okanagan who are affiliated with the Knights Pythias in British Columbia and are, preferably, honouring or majoring in mathematics or applied science. Basis of selection is academic standing, but financial need may be a factor. Awards are made on the recommendation of the University in consultation with the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, whose approval is necessary and who are empowered to determine from time to time the amounts and conditions of these awards.

04327 

Dr. R.D. James Medal in Mathematics

This medal recognizes the meritorious service and distinguished achievements of Dr. R.D. James as Head of the Department of Mathematics from 1948-1973. It will be awarded annually to the student in the graduating class whose record and promise in Mathematics are considered by the Department of Mathematics to be the most outstanding.

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G.C. Webber memorial Prize

An annual prize has been established as a memorial to G. C. Webber, through a generous donation from his wife, Eva Webber. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Department, to an outstanding student in Honours Mathematics.

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Lorraine Schwartz Prize in Statistics and Probability

In memory of Lorraine Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, 1960-65, this prize has been established by her friends and colleagues. It will be awarded annually for distinction in the fields of Statistics and Probability to an undergraduate or graduate on the recommendation of the department.