International Scholars Program at University of British Columbia
UBC’s International Scholars Program presents four categories of distinguished scholarships, which are based on both merit and financial need, and are available to international students:
- The Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award: This recognizes prospective international undergraduate students who display exceptional academic performance and exceptional leadership qualities that involve collaboration, empathy, and active listening, empowering others.
- The Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award: This acknowledges exceptional international undergraduate students from disadvantaged or war-affected regions who have attained academic excellence under challenging circumstances and would be unable to attend university without significant financial assistance.
- The International Impact Award: This is offered to exceptional students who have shown leadership, commitment to sustainability, climate change solutions, natural resource conservation and management, social justice, equity, inclusion, or societal health and wellness. Priority is given to first-generation learners and those from diverse backgrounds.
- The Vantage One Excellence Award: This is provided by UBC Vantage College for academically outstanding international students who have not yet met the English Language Admission Standard for direct admission to UBC.
- Deadline: 15th November/1st December (annual)
- Study in: Canada
- Course commences in 2024
- Host Institution(s): University of British Columbia in Canada
Level/Field of study:
Undergraduate programs offered by UBC, with the exception of the UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Nursing degree, Bachelor of Dental Science in Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, Bachelor + Master of Management degree, dual degrees, joint degrees between UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver, and joint degrees with other post-secondary institutions.
Number of Awards:
Approximately 50 scholarships are distributed across these 4 categories.
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The value of the UBC International Scholars Program is based on your financial need. Financial need is calculated by adding tuition, fees, and living expenses and subtracting the financial contribution you and your family can make each year. A standard needs assessment is conducted using the financial information provided by you and your family.
Your scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate studies or until the completion of your degree, whichever comes first, provided you maintain satisfactory academic standing in your faculty, demonstrate ongoing financial need, and maintain your Canadian study permit (student visa).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the International Scholars Program:
• You must be an international student who holds a Canadian study permit. • You must be commencing your studies at UBC directly from a recognized secondary school or transferring from your first year at a post-secondary college or other university. • You must have graduated from high school no earlier than the month of June two years prior to the academic year you are applying to. For example, applicants for the 2024 Winter session must have graduated from high school no earlier than November 2022. • You must be applying for your first undergraduate degree. • You must have achieved superior academic performance (all As or an equivalent standard). • You must demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree. • You must meet UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements, and the English Language Admission Standard.
For consideration for the Vantage One Excellence Award:
• All the aforementioned eligibility criteria apply, except that you must not yet meet UBC’s English Language Admission Standard for direct admission to UBC. • You must meet the UBC Vantage College admission requirements, including the English requirements for Vantage College. • You must be transitioning directly from high school. • You must be commencing your undergraduate studies at UBC in the UBC Vantage One Program.
Application instructions:
To apply for the International Scholars Program, you must be nominated by your school or a non-profit organization, and provide a reference from an academic referee. Ensure that your school or non-profit organization can nominate you, and inform your nominator and academic referee that you intend to apply for the International Scholars Program. When submitting your application, you will not select a specific award; UBC will automatically consider you for the awards for which you are eligible.
Submit your application for the International Scholars Program by 15th November and your admissions application to UBC by 1st December. You must meet the UBC English Language Admission Requirement by 31st January.
For detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship and to access the online application form, please visit the official website through the provided link.
