Four prestigious need-and-merit-based awards are available through UBC’s International Scholars Programme. When a student is nominated for the International Scholars Programme, it will be determined which award(s) they are eligible for based on the information in the application.
| Host Country | Canada |
| Host Institute | University of British Columbia |
| Study Level | Undergraduate |
| N. of Scholarships | 50 |
| Scholarship Type | Need-and-merit-based |
| Opening Date | 15 September |
| Closing Date | 15 November |
For outstanding international students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree there, the University of British Columbia established the International Scholars Programme. To support international students’ academic success and cultural acculturation, the program provides a warm community for them as well as a range of academic and social activities.
To be eligible for the program, students must have been accepted to UBC, exhibit exceptional academic achievement, demonstrate leadership qualities, participate in extracurricular activities, and have a history of community service. The program is open to all students, with the exception of those from the United States and Canada.
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University of British Columbia
A public research university with campuses in Kelowna and close to Vancouver is called the University of British Columbia (UBC). It is the oldest university in British Columbia and dates back to 1908. The institution is one of Canada’s top three universities.
UBC has been associated with eight Nobel laureates, 74 Rhodes scholars, 65 Olympians who have won medals, ten fellows of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the Royal Society, and 273 fellows of the Royal Society of Canada. Three Canadian prime ministers, including Justin Trudeau and Kim Campbell, the country’s first female leader, received their education at UBC.
International Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia
The International Scholars Program grants its members access to special academic and social events, mentorship opportunities, and priority registration for courses, among other advantages. Along with receiving additional assistance with career development, study abroad opportunities, and graduate school applications, program participants have access to a dedicated academic advisor.
Eligibility Criteria for the International Scholars Program
Excellent international students at UBC have the opportunity to enhance their academic experience and develop close bonds with peers and mentors through the International Scholars Programme.
- To study in Canada, you must be an international student who has received a study permit.
- You must be entering UBC from a recognized secondary school or be transferring from your first year of a post-secondary college or another university.
- Prior to the academic year for which you are applying, you must have graduated from high school.
- You must submit your application for your first undergraduate degree.
- You must provide evidence of your academic success (all As or standards equivalent thereto).
- Among the prerequisites for admission to UBC are the English Language Admission Standard as well as general and degree-specific requirements.
- You must demonstrate that your financial situation prevents you from attending UBC to pursue a degree. The merit-based Outstanding International Student Awards and International Major Entrance Scholarships, which have a combined annual maximum value of $35,000 each, are automatically given consideration by UBC to all international students. If this amount is insufficient to cover your needs for tuition and necessary living expenses, you are eligible to apply for the International Scholars Programme.)
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Timeline for International Scholars Program
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- By November 15, your application for the International Scholars Programme must be submitted.
- The online application deadline for UBC admissions is December 1. Although you may list two-degree options in your application, only your first-choice degree will be considered for an International Scholars Programme award.
- By January 31st, you must meet the English language admission requirement for direct entry to UBC. You must also meet the English language requirement for UBC Vantage College if you’ve applied to a Vantage One program and want to be considered for the Vantage One Excellent Award.
- By January 31, submit any paperwork required for your admission to UBC. Please submit by this deadline, not the one specified in your “next steps” email.
- You will be notified of any awards around the middle of April.
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How to apply
- Visit the page to apply to the International Scholars Programme.
- Choose the academic program you want to enroll in as well as the campus you want to go to.
- To be considered for the International Scholars Programme, you must be nominated by your school or nonprofit organization and submit a reference from an academic referee.
- Check to see if your nonprofit or school can nominate you. A single high school, college, or university may nominate up to three students for UBC Vancouver (including Vantage College) and one student for UBC Okanagan. The only person who may be nominated is a high school student who is actively involved with the nonprofit. The number of nominations a student’s school may submit will increase by one with the addition of this one.
- Informing them that you intend to apply to the International Scholars Programme and informing them that the application deadline is November 15 will help them prepare. Someone who is familiar with you and your work, such as a professor in your field of study, should serve as your academic referee. Your school counselor or someone else appropriate should serve as your nominee.
- Assemble your necessary financial data and make a note of any extracurricular activities and honors.
- Fill out the application and submit it by the deadline of November 15 to apply for the International Scholars Programme.
- Apply for admission to UBC by the deadline of December 1.
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* Note: Applications for the International Scholars Program open in September each year.
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