Joyce Green and James Johnson Scholarship (Qukin)

The Joyce Green and James Johnson Scholarship (Qukin) is awarded to Indigenous graduate students who are Canadian citizens, or to non-Indigenous graduate students who are Canadian citizens and who demonstrate significant Indigenous ally-ship. Eligible applicants must be pursuing studies and research with an emphasis on Indigenous politics, law or theory; feminist, anti-colonial, critical race or ecological and environmental matters. First preference is given to Indigenous students who are single custodial parents; second preference is for Indigenous students who demonstrate financial need. Ally-ship is understood to be a verifiable durable demonstration over a significant period of time, of knowledge of, commitment to and solidarity with Indigenous people or to a cause or movement initiated by and for Indigenous people. The scholarship recognizes academic excellence and supports research that advances Indigenous scholarship and allyship at the University of Victoria.