2025 UBC International Scholars Program in Canada | Fully Funded
The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada is excited to invite applications for the 2025 UBC International Scholars Program. This scholarship covers tuition fees and provides additional support for living expenses to selected international students. If you’re interested in this opportunity, continue reading as we explore the program’s essential details and the steps to apply.
UBC International Scholars Program Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Study Abroad: Study in Canada
- Category: Scholarships in Canada
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: November 15, 2024
UBC International Scholars Program Details:
The University of British Columbia offers full scholarships each year to international students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in Canada. Through UBC’s International Scholars Program, applicants can qualify for one of four prestigious awards, each based on both financial need and academic merit.
- Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award
This award honors outstanding prospective international undergraduate students who exhibit exceptional academic achievement and demonstrate exemplary leadership by empowering and supporting others through collaboration, empathy, and active listening.
- Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award
This award recognizes exceptional international undergraduate students from impoverished or conflict-affected regions who have excelled academically despite challenging circumstances and would be unable to attend university without substantial financial support.
- International Impact Award
This award is presented to outstanding students who have shown leadership and dedication to addressing issues such as sustainability and climate change, natural resource conservation and management, social justice, equity and inclusion, or the health and well-being of society.
- Vantage One Excellence Award
This award is offered by UBC Vantage College to academically exceptional international students who have not yet met the English Language Admission Standard for direct entry to UBC.
Eligibility Requirements for UBC International Scholarship Program 2025
To be considered for the UBC International Scholarship Program:
- 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. (UBC automatically considers all international students for the merit-based International Major Entrance Scholarshipsand 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 UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Admission Standard.
Benefits of UBC International Scholars Program 2025
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 are renewable for up to three additional years of undergraduate study, or until degree completion, whichever comes first, as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic performance in their faculty, continues to demonstrate financial need, and holds a valid Canadian study permit (visa).
How to Apply for UBC International scholars Program (Step by Step)
To apply for the UBC International Scholars Program, eligible and interested candidates should:
- Review the application page for the International Scholars Program.
- Decide on the academic programyou want to study, and which campus 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 are not eligible 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 the applicationby the November 15 deadline.
- Submit your admissions applicationto UBC by the December 1 deadline.
