Partially funded

International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)

University of British Columbia, Canada

Scholarship overview

International Major Entrance Scholarships are merit-based awards for exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC. They are given at entry to first year and are renewable for up to three additional years. The number and level of awards vary with available funding.

Award Information

  • New to UBC, entering directly from secondary school
  • International student studying on a Canadian study permit
  • Exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise, with strong extracurricular and community involvement
  • Not nominated for a need-and-merit International Scholars award
  • Applied to UBC by the admissions deadline
  • $10,000 to $25,000 per year for the 2026/2027 academic year
  • Renewable for up to three additional years
  • Does not cover the full cost of education

No separate application; apply to UBC by the admissions deadline (January 15, 2027 for September 2027 entry). Scholarship decisions are made mid-February to the end of April, with offers issued before the admission acceptance deadline (most students: May 1).

  1. Submit the UBC undergraduate application by the admissions deadline.
  2. Receive an admission offer; all international applicants are considered automatically.
  3. Accept any award offer before the admission acceptance deadline.

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How selection works

Evaluated on the academic and personal profile; financial need is not considered. Only successful recipients are notified.

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