UBC’s International Scholars have the potential to make a difference in the world. They are high academic achievers who have demonstrated exceptional extracurricular activities, show a desire to create global change, and are dedicated to giving back to their schools and communities.
Four prestigious need-and-merit-based awards are available through UBC’s International Scholars Program. UBC offers approximately 50 scholarships each year across all four awards. The applicants won’t select which award they wish to receive when submitting their application – Their team will automatically consider them for their eligible recognition.
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Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award: This award recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, exceptional leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, and recognized achievement in other key areas.
Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award: This award recognizes outstanding international undergraduate students from impoverished or war-torn areas who have achieved academic excellence under challenging circumstances, and who would be unable to attend university without significant financial assistance.
International Impact Award: This award is offered to exceptional students who have expressed commitment to and solutions for social justice issues, climate change, equity and inclusion, societal health and wellness, and freedom of expression.
Vantage One Excellence Award: This award is offered by UBC Vantage College for academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet the English Language Admission Standard for direct admission to UBC. The awards range in value up to the full cost of a student’s academic program and living expenses.
Benefits
- Earn a globally recognized degree at a top university
- Study with the brightest students in the world
- Take advantage of unique learning opportunities
- Access dedicated advising and support
Eligibilities
The applicant:
- must be an international student studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.
- must be entering UBC from a recognized secondary school, or transferring from their first year at a post-secondary college or another university.
- must have graduated from high school no earlier than one year prior to the academic year you are applying to. For example, applicants for 2023 must have graduated from high school no earlier than 2022.
- must be applying for their first undergraduate degree.
- must demonstrate superior academic achievement (achieve all As or equivalent standards).
- must demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree. (UBC automatically considers all international students for the merit-based International major entrance scholarships and Outstanding international students awards, and scholarships, totaling a maximum value of $25,000 per year. If this amount does not cover their needs for tuition and basic living expenses, they are eligible to apply for the International Scholars Program.)
- must meet UBC’s admission requirements including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Admission Standard.
Application Process
- Use this link to apply:https://undergraduatescholarships.ubc.ca/acc/l/?next=/prog/263544/apply/
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Application Deadline: November 15, 2022
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