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University of British Columbia (UBC) · Application cycle 2027/2028

UBC International Scholars Program 2027/2028

Applications open Varies by track?

About this scholarship

Need-based awards for international students starting a bachelor's at UBC in Canada in September 2027. You need top grades, leadership and real financial need. One of the awards is for students from poor or war-torn areas.

Funding type

The amount depends on how much financial help you need. The Vantage One award can cover up to the full cost of study and living. There are four awards: Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow, Donald A. Wehrung (for students from poor or war-torn areas), International Impact, and Vantage One Excellence. You don't choose one. UBC looks at you for all the awards you fit.

Tuition fees
Not specified
Living costs
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Travel
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Insurance
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Eligibility requirements

Nationalities
All except listed nationalities — Canada
Residence condition
No residence condition

International student who will study in Canada on a study permit Coming straight from high school, and finished high school in June 2026 or later Your first bachelor's degree Top grades (all As or equal) Real financial need that you can prove with documents Nominated by your school, or by a registered non-profit in some cases Not for: Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Science, Bachelor + Master of Management, and dual or joint degrees

Minimum grade
Not stated
Work experience asked for
Not stated
Return condition
Return condition not stated
How to apply
Through a nomination

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test not mentioned

You must meet UBC's English Language Admission Standard by 31 January 2027. If you don't, you may still get the Vantage One Excellence Award through Vantage College.

University admission details

Required later?

You apply to UBC first, then fill in the award application. Some applicants get a video interview between January and March 2027. Results come out between February and April 2027. If you apply here, you are not considered for UBC's merit awards.

Required documents

UBC admission application Award application with your family's income, expenses and assets 4 short essays (150 to 250 words each) A nominator from your school and a teacher referee (two different people) High school transcripts and English proof by 31 January 2027

Application steps

Pick your program and campus, and ask your school if it can nominate you. Apply to UBC. The award application opens on 5 October 2026. Invite your nominator and teacher from the award application. They should finish a few days before 15 November. Fill in your family finances and essays, and submit by 15 November 2026. Send your documents to UBC by 31 January 2027.

Requirement checklist

UBC admission application Required

Apply to UBC before you start the award application.

Award application Required

Family finances and 4 short essays. Due 15 November 2026.

Nomination from your school Required

A school can nominate up to two students for UBC Vancouver and one for UBC Okanagan. A registered non-profit can nominate in some cases.

Teacher reference Required

From a teacher who knows your work. Not the same person as the nominator.

Financial documents Required

Official papers that show your family's financial need.

Transcripts and English proof Required

Send them to UBC by 31 January 2027.

Video interview Conditional?

Only if you are invited, between January and March 2027.

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Universities and contacts

University of British Columbia (UBC)

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