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Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award

University of British Columbia (UBC) International Scholars Program

Need-and-merit-based undergraduate award for outstanding international students from impoverished or war-torn areas who have excelled academically despite challenging circumstances.

Award
Not stated for this award specifically; the page says the awards range in value and are need-and-merit based; the Vantage One award may cover up to full cost of program and living expenses.
Who can apply
Open worldwide
Where
Vancouver, Canada (UBC Vancouver) and UBC Okanagan
Deadline
25 Nov

About the programme

Part of UBC's International Scholars Program, this award is for outstanding international undergraduate students from impoverished or war-torn areas who have achieved academic excellence under challenging circumstances and would be unable to attend university without significant financial help. Applicants should show leadership potential and a strong commitment to positively impacting their communities. Applicants are automatically considered for the awards they are eligible for and do not select a specific award.

Eligibility

  • International student who will study in Canada on a Canadian study permit
  • Entering UBC directly from an accredited secondary school; applying for first undergraduate degree
  • Applicants for 2027 Winter session must have graduated from high school no earlier than June 2026
  • Significant, demonstrated financial need; family cannot afford costs and has no access to external funding
  • Superior academic achievement (all As or equivalent)
  • Meets UBC admission requirements and English Language Admission Standard
  • Not eligible for Bachelor of Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Science, Bachelor + Master of Management, dual/joint degrees
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What they look for

  • Comes from impoverished or war-torn area
  • Demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to positive community impact

Needs a third party. Nomination by high school or registered non-profit required (nominator, e.g. guidance counsellor or principal) plus a teacher referee; a high school or non-profit may nominate up to two students for UBC Vancouver and one for UBC Okanagan.

What you will need

  • UBC admissions application (confirmation required)
  • Nomination from high school or registered non-profit (nominator form)
  • Teacher referee recommendation
  • Family income, expenses, assets and financial information
  • Extracurricular and awards information
  • Four essays (approx. 150-250 words each)
  • Possible video interview
  • Official transcripts/high school certificates and English test results by January 31

How to apply

  1. Decide on first-choice program and campus by mid-September
  2. Confirm high school can nominate (one nominator and one different teacher referee)
  3. Submit UBC admissions application early October
  4. Nominator and referee submit recommendations before the extended deadline
  5. Create award application account and complete financial and essay sections
  6. Submit application by November 25, 2026 (extended deadline, 12:00 PM Pacific Time)
  7. Submit documents to UBC by January 31; possible video interview January to March
  8. Results released February to April

Applications are submitted on University of British Columbia (UBC) International Scholars Program’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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Last checked
13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page

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