University of British Columbia

“International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES) are awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC.”

“For the 2027/2028 academic year, IMES awards will be valued at $10,000 – $25,000/year.”

“Students receive their IMES when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study.”

“Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa).”

“The Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award is a one-time, merit-based entrance scholarship awarded to qualified students when they are offered admission to UBC.”

“For the 2027/2028 academic year, OIS awards will be valued at $10,000 – $25,000.”

“Be an international student studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa).”

“The UBC Okanagan Global Elevation Award is a $8,000 award applied to international students’ tuition at UBC Okanagan.”

“All new international undergraduate students who enroll at UBC Okanagan will receive this award.”

“It is renewable for an additional 3 years – up to 4 years or degree completion, whichever is sooner.”

“If you are accepted to and enroll at UBC Okanagan, this award will automatically be applied as a credit on your student account after you have accepted UBC’s offer of admission.”

“The UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Commerce International Launch Award is a $6,000 award applied to international students’ tuition at UBC Okanagan.”

“All new international undergraduate students entering the Bachelor of Commerce degree program for September 2027 intake at UBC’s Okanagan campus will receive this award.”

“It is renewable for an additional 3 years or until degree completion, whichever is sooner.”

“The UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award is a $5,000 award applied to international students’ first-year tuition at UBC Okanagan.”

“All international students who apply to UBC with a UBC Okanagan degree listed as their first choice and who are accepted and enrol into their UBC Okanagan first-choice program, will receive this award.”

“If you are accepted to UBC on your UBC Okanagan first-choice degree, this award will automatically be applied as a credit on your student account after you have accepted UBC’s offer of admission.”

“There are four categories of prestigious need-and-merit-based awards available through UBC’s International Scholars Program.”

“You are an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.”

“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’ll need one nominator (guidance counsellor, principal, administrator, etc.) and one teacher referee .”

“Vantage One Excellence Award This award is offered by UBC Vantage College for academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet the English Language Admission Standard for direct admission to UBC. The awards range in value up to the full cost of a student’s academic program and living expenses.”