Accounting Degree Programs

DAP Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and awards are available to DAP students and are awarded based on a combination of academic achievement and/or achievement in extra curricular activities such as leadership and community service. Most awards by application are posted in Feb/March and July/August. Current scholarships and awards, along with application deadlines, are listed below. Students will be notified via email of any new opportunities as they arise.
DAP Entrance Scholarships
DAP Student Scholarships
DAP Graduation Awards
Other DAP Awards
Upcoming Deadlines for Applications
Application Documents

Loans

Student loans are government-funded repayable financial assistance. This funding is intended to help students finance their post-secondary education. Please refer to the Awards, Fees & Finances section of the UBC website.

DAP Entrance Scholarships

The following entrance scholarships recognize and reward the achievements of incoming Sauder School of Business DAP students:

01679 Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) Annual Golf Tournament Entrance Scholarship

Scholarships totalling $1,000 have been endowed through proceeds from the Annual DAP Alumni Golf Tournament to recognize outstanding students entering the Diploma in Accounting Program. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to part-time or full-time students who are enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrate a combination of academic excellence, strong leadership abilities and community involvement. Applications for these scholarships are available at entry into the DAP program in May and September (First awards available for the 2008/09 Winter Session; September 2008 entry).

Deadlines for Application: April 15 & August 15

DAP Student Scholarships & Awards

In addition to Entrance Scholarships, the following scholarships are available to current DAP students. Scholarships that include criteria other than, or in addition to, academic achievement are available by application. In addition to the criteria in the award description, to qualify for awards students must have completed a minimum of 9 DAP credit units, with a minimum 75% average.

01661 Chartered Accountants Education Foundation Jim Miller D.A.P. Scholarship

Two scholarships of $1,000 each are offered to students enrolled in the Diploma in Accounting Program at the Sauder School of Business. They are awarded on the recommendation of the School to students with high academic standing and leadership ability who intend to become Chartered Accountants (CA’s).

Deadline for Application: August 15

01500 BDO DUNWOODY LLP Service Award

A service award of $2,000 has been endowed by BDO Dunwoody LLP to recognize a student in the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP). The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to a part-time or full-time student who is enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrates high levels of community service and volunteerism within the university or community. Award candidates must also demonstrate high academic standing in the DAP Program.

Deadline for Application: August 15

The following awards are based solely on academics and are not by application:

CGA Academic Excellence Scholarship

The Certified General Accountants Association of BC annually awards a $500 scholarship to a DAP student who has completed the two accounting foundation courses with the highest academic standing: BUSI 293 & 294 in the Diploma in Accounting Program, Sauder School of Business. The scholarship will be applied to the student’s tuition fees in Winter Term 1 when the recipient enrols for further studies at the University of British Columbia - Diploma in Accounting Program.

DAP Graduation Awards

CGA Continuing Education Tuition Scholarship

The Certified General Accountants Association of BC annually awards a $2000 scholarship to a graduate of the Diploma in Accounting Program in the Sauder School of Business. The recipient is an outstanding student with demonstrated interest and experience in accounting. The scholarship will be applied to tuition fees when the recipient enrols in the professional education program of the CGA.

Deadline for Application: April 15
(Please submit a cover letter with your scholarship application, indicating your interest and experience in accounting, along with a demonstrated interest in enrolling in the CGA Program.)

The following awards are based solely on academics and are not by application.

DAP Outstanding Student Award

One award for $1,000 and two awards for $500 will be awarded to three DAP Graduates twice a year: May and November. These awards are meant to recognize graduates with significant academic achievements during the Diploma in Accounting Program, including having one of the highest graduating averages in the following courses:

BUSI 353 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
BUSI 354 Cost Accounting
BUSI 355 Introduction to Income Tax
BUSI 450 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
BUSI 453 Advanced Financial Accounting
BUSI 455 Principles of Auditing

Applications are not required for the DAP Outstanding Student Awards.

Other Dap Awards

The following awards are available to DAP students through external application. Please review award details for the following awards to verify the application deadline and specific requirements for each award.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Core Values Award

We want to hear how you, as University of British Columbia, DAP students, exemplify the core values of PwC. We invite you to provide a 1,000 – 1,200 word composition indicating how you have applied the PricewaterhouseCoopers core values in your life experiences. Your experience can include student involvement, work experience or any experiences where you have found the core values to be important to you and your success. We want you to tell us how living our core values has resulted in unique individual experience and personal achievement. One winning composition will be selected and the recipient will win a $1,000 award!

For more information on this award, including submission requirements, please review the following documents:

Award Description & Criteria
Submission form (to be included with composition and unofficial transcripts)

Deadline for Application: August 28 at 5:00 pm PST

Upcoming Deadlines for Applications

August 15
01679 Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) Alumni Golf Tournament Entrance Scholarship
01661 Chartered Accountants Education Foundation Jim Miller D.A.P. Scholarship

Application Documents

All scholarship documents must be filled out and submitted to the DAP office by the application deadline to be considered for DAP Entrance and Student Scholarships and Awards. To apply for the DAP Entrance and Student Scholarships and Awards, students must:
Complete, sign and submit an Application Form to the DAP Office
Submit an Up-to-date Resume to the DAP Office
Submit 2 Reference Letters to the DAP Office in support of your application

Hand deliver or mail the above documents to the DAP office:

By Courier or Drop-off:
Diploma in Accounting Program
UBC Sauder School of Business
#202 – 2053 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2

By Post:
Diploma in Accounting Program
UBC Sauder School of Business
P. O. Box 3610
Station Terminal
Vancouver, BC V6B 3Y6

Students with limited financial resources with an average of at least 70% and above on their secondary school can receive up to 50% discount on their tuition.

Continuing students with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5 per semester, with at least 12 credits per semester, for two consecutive semesters can receive up to 50% discount on their tuition.
(i) Enrollment in, or admission to a Bachelor program at ADU;
(ii) Demonstrable evidence of financial need as supported in application documents, submissions and upon further investigation;
(iii) Evidence of a minimum grade of 70 percent on finishing examinations from secondary education for first year students,
(iv) Only one member of the family may receive Sanabil during any given period.
(a) Conditions for eligibility are outlined as follows: (i) Enrollment in, or admission to a Bachelor program at ADU;
(ii) Demonstrable evidence of financial need as supported in application documents, submissions and upon further investigation;
(iii) Evidence of a minimum grade of 70 percent on finishing examinations from secondary education for first year students,
(iv) Only one member of the family may receive Sanabil during any given period.
(i) Obtain a passing grade (P) for English level courses;
(ii) Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for two consecutive semesters;
(iii) Hold a minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours per semester;
(iv) Re-submit supporting documents by the first week of every academic year; and
(v) Dedicate 20 hours per semester, not including the summer term, towards some form of community service and charitable volunteer work off-campus.

(b) In order to maintain the financial aid after the first year, students must: (i) Obtain a passing grade (P) for English level courses;
(ii) Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for two consecutive semesters;
(iii) Hold a minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours per semester;
(iv) Re-submit supporting documents by the first week of every academic year; and
(v) Dedicate 20 hours per semester, not including the summer term, towards some form of community service and charitable volunteer work off-campus.

(c) The awarding of Sanabil is dependent upon the availability of funds; therefore, due to limitations, it is possible that not all qualifying candidates will receive financial aid.

(i) Signed and completed Scholarship and Financial Aid application form;
(ii) Copy of Secondary School Certificate / High School Diploma or Official Transcripts for grade 12;
(iii) Copy of rental contract of accommodation;
(iv) Copy of water and electricity bills of residence noted above for the last 3 months;
(v) Documents for loans and/or other special family commitments (E.g.: Bank Loan Statement);
(vi) Passport copies of the applicant and his/her family members that are sponsored by him/her or his/her guardian(s);(vii) Official statement of tuition fees from the School / Institute / College University at which applicant’s sibling(s) is (are) enrolled;

If Parent / Guardian is Employed
(viii) Employment contract stamped and sealed by applicant’s and/or guardians’ employer;
(ix) Original Letter of Employment from applicant’s and/or guardian’s employer stating tenure and, current and active salary break-up, issued within 30 days of the date of application;
(x) Original Pay slips (can be considered) and/or bank statements;
(xi) Bank statements of applicant’s and/or guardian’s salary account for a 12-month period attested by the bank to verify liquid assets;

If Parent / Guardian is Self Employed
(xii) Copy of the Company’s Municipality / ADCCI License and attested copy of the tenancy contract of the enterprise;
(xiii) Audited Profit and Loss Statement of the enterprise for the last three years;

Others
(xiv) Death Certificate of guardian (s), if applicable; and
(xv) Divorce certificate; if marital status of applicant or applicants’ guardian is indicated as divorced.
(xvi) Further supporting documentation may be requested at the discretion of CFAA.
(d) Selection is based upon the submission and review of the following supporting documents: (i) Signed and completed Scholarship and Financial Aid application form;
(ii) Copy of Secondary School Certificate / High School Diploma or Official Transcripts for grade 12;
(iii) Copy of rental contract of accommodation;
(iv) Copy of water and electricity bills of residence noted above for the last 3 months;
(v) Documents for loans and/or other special family commitments (E.g.: Bank Loan Statement);
(vi) Passport copies of the applicant and his/her family members that are sponsored by him/her or his/her guardian(s);(vii) Official statement of tuition fees from the School / Institute / College University at which applicant’s sibling(s) is (are) enrolled;

If Parent / Guardian is Employed
(viii) Employment contract stamped and sealed by applicant’s and/or guardians’ employer;
(ix) Original Letter of Employment from applicant’s and/or guardian’s employer stating tenure and, current and active salary break-up, issued within 30 days of the date of application;
(x) Original Pay slips (can be considered) and/or bank statements;
(xi) Bank statements of applicant’s and/or guardian’s salary account for a 12-month period attested by the bank to verify liquid assets;

If Parent / Guardian is Self Employed
(xii) Copy of the Company’s Municipality / ADCCI License and attested copy of the tenancy contract of the enterprise;
(xiii) Audited Profit and Loss Statement of the enterprise for the last three years;

Others
(xiv) Death Certificate of guardian (s), if applicable; and
(xv) Divorce certificate; if marital status of applicant or applicants’ guardian is indicated as divorced.
(xvi) Further supporting documentation may be requested at the discretion of CFAA.
(e) Only under special circumstances will a student be permitted to take a semester off without conceding his/her Sanabil support. Such circumstance will be reviewed on a case by case basis by CFAA.

To apply for financial aid, please contact the office of Scholarships & Financial Aid - Student and Academic Services Department.