Partially funded

UBC International Scholars Program

University of British Columbia, Canada

Scholarship overview

The International Scholars Program supports international undergraduates with leadership qualities, community contributions, outstanding academic performance and significant financial need. Scholars receive dedicated advising, skill-building workshops and retreats, and may take part in exchange and co-op.

Four award categories are considered automatically: 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 (UBC Vantage College; values range up to the full cost of the academic program and living expenses).

Award Information

  • International student studying in Canada on a study permit
  • Entering directly from an accredited secondary school; graduated no earlier than June 2026 for 2027 entry
  • Applying for a first undergraduate degree
  • Significant financial need, shown by official documents
  • Meets UBC general and degree-specific admission requirements with all As or equivalent
  • Meets the English Language Admission Standard (or is eligible for Vantage College)
  • Not eligible: Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Science, Bachelor + Master of Management, dual or joint degrees
  • Applicants are considered for either merit-based or need-based awards, not both

Award amounts vary by category; Vantage One Excellence Awards go up to the full cost of the program and living expenses.

  • Application opens October 5, 2026
  • Deadline: November 15, 2026
  • Documents and ELAS: January 31, 2027
  • Video interview: January to March 2027
  • Results: February to April 2027
  1. Choose a program and campus (first choice is assessed).
  2. Arrange a nominator and a teacher referee at your school.
  3. Submit the UBC admission application.
  4. Create an award account and invite your nominator and referee.
  5. Complete financial and extracurricular information and four essays (about 150 to 250 words each).
  6. Submit by November 15.
  7. Submit admission documents by January 31.
  8. Complete a video interview if invited.

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Documents you will need

  • Nominator and teacher referee forms
  • Family income, expense and asset information
  • Four essays
  • Admission documents and English test results

How selection works

Need-and-merit assessment including financial review and, for shortlisted applicants, a video interview. Decisions are released on a rolling basis from February to April.

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