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UBC International Scholars Program (September 2027 entry)

University of British Columbia (UBC)

Need-and-merit-based undergraduate awards for international students with leadership, strong academics and significant financial need, entering UBC in September 2027.

Award
Awards range in value; the Vantage One Excellence Award ranges up to the full cost of a student's academic program and living expenses. Other award values not stated on the pages.
Who can apply
Open worldwide
Where
Vancouver and Okanagan, Canada (UBC)
Deadline
25 Nov

About the programme

UBC's International Scholars Program offers prestigious need-and-merit-based awards to international students entering their first undergraduate degree directly from secondary school. Applicants must first apply to UBC admission, obtain a nomination from their high school or an eligible non-profit, complete a financial assessment, write four essays, and may be invited to a video interview. Four award categories are considered automatically: Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award, Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award, International Impact Award, and Vantage One Excellence Award. Applicants cannot be considered for merit-based awards at the same time.

Eligibility

  • Hold or will study in Canada on a Canadian study permit
  • Entering UBC directly from an accredited secondary school
  • For 2027 Winter session, graduated from high school no earlier than June 2026
  • Applying for first undergraduate degree
  • Demonstrated significant financial need that cannot be met by family or external funding
  • Meet UBC admission requirements and superior academic achievement (all As or equivalent)
  • Meet UBC English Language Admission Standard by January 31
  • Nominated by a high school (nominator) and a separate teacher referee
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What they look for

  • Leadership qualities and contributions to community
  • Exceptional academic performance

Needs a third party. A high school or registered non-profit organization must nominate the applicant (up to two students for UBC Vancouver including Vantage College, one for UBC Okanagan); nominator and teacher referee must be different people.

What you will need

  • Official transcripts / high school academic certificates by January 31
  • English language test results if required
  • Family income, expenses, assets and financial support information
  • Cost estimator calculation of family contributions
  • Extracurricular and awards information
  • Four essays (approx. 150-250 words each)
  • Nominator and teacher referee forms
  • Video interview (if invited)

How to apply

  1. Apply to UBC admission (early October)
  2. Secure nominator and teacher referee; they complete forms before the deadline
  3. Complete award application including finances and four essays
  4. Submit by November 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time
  5. Submit required documents by January 31
  6. Possible video interview January to March
  7. Results released February to April

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

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

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