Funding & benefits
“I have this award to thank for the endless opportunities that I’ve been able to experience at my time at UBC. Without [it], I wouldn’t have been able to travel to Canada and pursue my passion. This award allowed me realize the potential I have not only in writing, but in other fields as well.” Rielle | Philippines | Creative Writing Read Rielle's story
Eligible programmes & fields
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About the scholarship
Need- and merit-based UBC scholarship programme for high-achieving international undergraduate applicants with leadership and community impact.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Eligible UBC undergraduate programmes. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- You must meet all of these requirements to be eligible for the program. There are no exceptions to the eligibility criteria.
- As part of our evaluation process, we do a financial assessment. This includes reviewing documents outlining your family’s gross income, expenses, family assets, etc.
- If you apply to the International Scholars Program, you will not be considered for merit-based awards.
- You are an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.
- You are entering UBC directly from an accredited secondary school.
- Applicants for 2027 Winter session must have graduated from high school no earlier than June 2026.
- You are applying for your first undergraduate degree.
- You can prove a significant level of financial need. It would be impossible for you to pursue a UBC degree without meaningful financial help. You will be required to submit official documents that demonstrate your financial need.
- Your family is not able to afford a significant level of your educational costs and does not have access to external funding.
- Financial need may be different for each applicant. The financial need estimation is the amount that represents how much financial support you would require to live and study at UBC after all your resources have been accounted for. Review UBC’s merit and entrance-based award options first to determine which award program is right for you. Applicants may only be considered for either our merit-based or financial need-based award program.
- You meet UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements.
- You demonstrate superior academic achievement (achieve all As or equivalent standard).
- You meet UBC’s English Language Admission Standard. If you do not satisfy this requirement for direct entry, you may be eligible for Vantage College and the Vantage One Excellence Award.
- The following degrees are not eligible for UBC International Scholars Program awards: Bachelor of Nursing degree (Okanagan and Vancouver), 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.
- Secondary school qualification for direct-entry UBC undergraduate admission
- International students requiring a Canadian study permit may be considered, subject to the programme’s eligibility conditions.
Should you apply?
Likely a good fit if
- You are looking for Undergraduate funding.
- Your intended study area is related to Eligible UBC undergraduate programmes.
- Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
- Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
- You are prepared to study in Canada.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- You will send them an email asking for them to provide their recommendation (you’ll need their contact information)
- The nominator and teacher recommendations need to be completed and submitted a few days before November 15
- Calculate your family contributions and financial need using the cost estimator
Application process
Review International Scholars eligibility
Prepare UBC admission and award materials
Submit the International Scholars Program award application by 15 November 2026
Submit remaining required admission documents by the applicable UBC deadlines
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026