University of British International Scholars Program 2024

The International Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) offers prestigious need-and-merit-based awards to international students. There are four categories of awards available:

Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award: This award recognizes outstanding prospective international undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and exemplary leadership skills. These students are known for supporting and empowering others through collaboration, empathy, and active listening.

Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award: This award is designed for exceptional international undergraduate students who come from impoverished or war-torn areas. Despite facing challenging circumstances, these students have achieved academic excellence. The award provides significant financial assistance to enable them to attend university.

International Impact Award: This award is given to exceptional students who have shown leadership abilities and a commitment to addressing important global issues. These issues include sustainability and climate change, natural resource conservation and management, social justice, equity and inclusion, and societal health and wellness. Priority is given to first-generation learners and those from diverse backgrounds.

Vantage One Excellence Award: Offered by UBC Vantage College, this award is for academically outstanding international students who do not meet the English Language Admission Standard for direct admission to UBC. It recognizes their potential and provides support for their undergraduate studies.

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Host Institution(s): University of British Columbia in Canada

Level/Field of Study: Undergraduate degrees offered by UBC, excluding specific programs such as the:

• 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.

Number of Awards: Approximately 50 awards distributed across the four categories.

Target Group: International students

Scholarship Value and Duration: The value of the UBC International Scholars Program is determined based on the financial need of the students. Financial need is calculated by considering tuition, fees, and living costs, and subtracting the financial contribution that the student and their family can make each year. The needs assessment is based on the financial information provided by the student and their family.

Recipients of the award may have it renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or until degree completion, whichever comes first. This renewal is contingent upon maintaining satisfactory academic standing in their faculty, demonstrating continued financial need, and maintaining a valid Canadian study permit (student visa).

Eligibility: To be considered for the International Scholars Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.
• Be either entering UBC from a recognized secondary school or transferring from the first year at a post-secondary college or other university.
• Graduation from high school should have occurred no earlier than the month of June two years prior to the academic year for which you are applying. For example, applicants for the 2024 Winter session must have graduated from high school no earlier than November 2022.
• This scholarship is available for applicants who are applying for their first undergraduate degree.
• Superior academic achievement is required, with the expectation of achieving all As or equivalent standards.
• Demonstrating financial need is a key requirement, as the scholarship aims to support students who would otherwise be unable to pursue a UBC degree due to financial constraints.
• Meeting UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements, as well as the English Language Admission Standard, is necessary.

For applicants specifically considering the Vantage One Excellence Award:

• All previous eligibility criteria mentioned above apply, except that the applicant must not yet meet UBC’s English Language Admission Standard for direct admission to UBC.
• Meeting UBC Vantage College admission requirements, including the English language requirements for Vantage College, is necessary.
• The applicant must be coming directly from high school.
• The applicant must be starting their undergraduate studies at UBC in the UBC Vantage One Program.

Application Instructions:

To apply for the International Scholars Program, you must be nominated by your school or a non-profit organization. You also need to submit a reference from an academic referee. Make sure that your school or non-profit is eligible to nominate you, and inform your nominator and academic referee that you intend to apply for the International Scholars Program. In the application process, you will not be required to select a specific award as UBC will automatically consider you for the awards you are eligible for.

To apply for the International Scholars Program, submit your application by November 15th and complete your admissions application to UBC by December 1st. Ensure that you meet the UBC English Language Admission Requirement by January 31st.

For more detailed information on how to apply for the international scholars program and to access the online application form, please visit the official website of UBC : OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Program Summary:

School: University of British Columbia

Degree: Bachelors Degree

Study In: Canada

Deadline: Nov 15/ Dec 1[annual]

Course starts: 2024

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