- Provider: University of British Columbia
- Host country: Canada
- Study level: Undergraduate
- Funding: Tuition waiver: The award value is proportional to financial need, covering tuition, fees, and living costs. It can be renewed for up to three additional years or until degree completion.
- Who can apply: International students entering their first undergraduate degree at UBC. Applicants must demonstrate superior academic achievement (all As or equivalent) and significant financial need. Specific awards target students from developing countries, those from war-torn areas, or those focused on sustainability and social justice.
- Fields of study: All undergraduate degrees except specific programs like Nursing, Dental Science, and dual degrees.
- Deadline: 15 November 2026
About the scholarship
The University of British Columbia (UBC) International Scholars Program offers four prestigious need-and-merit-based awards to international students. These awards recognize exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to social impact. The program includes the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award, the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award, the International Impact Award, and the Vantage One Excellence Award.
What it covers
The value of the award is proportional to your financial need. Financial need is determined by calculating tuition, fees, and living costs, then subtracting the financial contribution you and your family can make. Awards may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, provided you maintain satisfactory academic standing and continue to demonstrate financial need.
Who can apply
- International students studying in Canada on a study permit.
- Students entering UBC from a recognized secondary school or transferring from their first year at a post-secondary institution.
- Applicants for their first undergraduate degree.
- Students with superior academic achievement (all As or equivalent).
- Students demonstrating financial need that would otherwise prevent them from pursuing a UBC degree.
How to apply
You must be nominated by your school or a non-profit organization and submit a reference from an academic referee. UBC will automatically consider you for the awards you are eligible for. Submit the scholarship application by 15 November and your admissions application to UBC by 1 December. Visit the official UBC website to access the online application form and detailed instructions.
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