Dr. James McDonald Memorial Award

The Dr. James McDonald Memorial Award is a merit- and need-based award at the University of Northern British Columbia supporting students whose studies focus on the anthropology of Indigenous or northern communities. It is available to senior undergraduate students (with at least 60 credit hours) and full-time graduate students. The award honours founding Anthropology Professor Dr. James McDonald and provides a cash award to assist recipients with their studies.

CAD 1,000 cash award

Applicants must be full-time graduate students or senior undergraduate students with at least 60 credit hours; studies must focus on the anthropology of Indigenous or northern communities; graduate students in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program must have Anthropology as their home department; applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic proficiency.

Apply online through the University of Northern British Columbia Awards Application and submit to the Awards and Financial Aid Office.