UBC International Scholars Program Canada: Do you know you can study on a fully-funded scholarship in Canada?
The University of British Columbia in Canada is pleased to invite applicants for the 2025 UBC International Scholars Program.
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The entirety of the costs of your tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance during the corresponding academic period are covered by the scholarship.
The UBC International Scholarship Program covers the cost of tuition and also provides a contribution towards living costs for selected international candidates.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
UBC International Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: University of British Columbia (UBC)
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Asia || Study-In-Canadaย
- Location: Canada
- Category: Scholarships ||ย Undergraduate Scholarshipsย
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: November 15, 2024
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UBC International Scholarship Program Details
The University of British Columbia annually offers full scholarship opportunities to international students seeking to study bachelorโs degrees at the institution in Canada.
There are four categories of prestigious need-and-merit-based awards available through UBCโs International Scholars Program;
- Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award
This award recognizes exceptional prospective international undergraduate students who demonstrate superior academic achievement and exemplary leadership skills that support and empower others through collaboration, empathy and active listening.ย
- 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.ย
- International Impact Award
This award is offered to exceptional students who have demonstrated leadership as well as commitment to and solutions for sustainability and climate change, natural resource conservation and management, social justice, equity and inclusion, or societal health and wellness.ย
- 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.
UBC International Scholarship 2025 Benefits
- The UBC International Scholars Program covers the costs of tuition, fees, and living costs, minus the financial contribution the student and their family can make annually towards these costs.
- Duration of Scholarship: The scholarships can be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study, or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the student achieves satisfactory academic standing in their faculty, continues to demonstrate financial need, and maintains their Canadian study permit (visa).
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UBC International Scholars Program Canada 2025 Requirements
To be eligible for the undergraduate UBC International Scholars Program Canada, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- You must be an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.
- You must be entering UBC 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 one gap year prior to the academic year you are applying to. For example, applicants for 2025 Winter session must have graduated from high school no earlier than November 2023.
- You must be applying for your first undergraduate degree.
- You must demonstrate superior academic achievement (achieve all As or equivalent standard).
- You must demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree.ย (UBC automatically considers all international students for the merit-basedย International Major Entrance Scholarshipsย andย Outstanding International Student Awards. If these awards do not cover your needs for tuition and basic living expenses, you are eligible to apply for the International Scholars Program.)
- You must meet UBCโsย admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and theย English Language Admission Standard.
How To Apply for UBC International Scholarship Program 2025
To apply for the UBC International Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;ย
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Review theย application pageย for the International Scholars Program.
- Decide on theย academic programย you want to study, and whichย campusย you want to choose.
- For the International Scholars Program awards, you will be considered for your first choice program. You should still select a second choice program; however, only your first choice program is eligible for award consideration.
- When selecting your degree, please note that the following degrees areย not eligibleย for UBC International Scholars Program awards:
- 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.
- To apply for the International Scholars Program, you must be nominated by your school or non-profit, and submit a reference from an academic referee.
- Gather your required financial information, as well as notes on any extracurricular activities and awards.
- Apply for the International Scholars Program by submitting theย applicationย by theย November 15 deadline.
- 6. Submit yourย admissions applicationย to UBC by theย December 1 deadline.
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Deadline: November 15th, 2024
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