I am from Colorado and am currently studying Biochemistry (MSc) at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan. I obtained complete funding through an industry partner and through employment as a full-time teaching assistant. I had to reach out to obtain funding and I do a lot of presentations and community outreach in order to gain support for my research. I had to apply for some external grants provided by the local government or private sector industries. I make about $33,000/yr from these sources and am one of those rare, lucky students who was able to somehow save money during grad school. It is a lot of work for that wage though!