Students and teams looking for support to attend conferences and other activities are encouraged to explore the following resources available to them on campus.
Faculty of Applied Science Professional Activities Fund
The Professional Activities Fund (PAF) exists to enhance professional development activities in the engineering undergraduate program at UBC Vancouver. It is designed to support co-curricular activities and projects that lie outside of, yet are complementary to, the engineering curriculum.
UBC Walter H. Gage Memorial Fund
The Walter Gage Memorial Fund provides financial support for non-curricular student projects and activities that enhance the University’s reputation and have broad interest to students at UBC.
Shell Experiential Learning Fund
The Shell Experiential Learning Fund (SELF) provides funding for University of British Columbia students to participate in enhanced educational experiences. Types of activities eligible for funding include, but are not restricted to, student teams, conference sponsorship, and special projects and initiatives.