UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (UBC) INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2027

Are you an international student with excellent academic results, leadership experience, and a strong desire to make a difference in your community? The University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada, is inviting eligible international students to apply for its 2027 International Scholars Program, which provides financial support to outstanding students who would otherwise struggle to afford a university education.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Successful applicants may receive financial assistance based on their demonstrated financial need and the cost of attending UBC.

Other benefits include:

- The opportunity to earn an undergraduate degree at UBC in Canada.

- Dedicated academic, personal, and career guidance.

- Access to leadership development workshops and other learning opportunities.

- Opportunities to participate in exchange programmes and co-op experiences, where available.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, applicants must generally:

- Be an international student who will study in Canada with a Canadian study permit.

- Be entering UBC directly from an accredited secondary school.

- Be applying for their first undergraduate degree.

- Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, generally equivalent to all As.

- Show significant financial need and provide official supporting financial documents.

- Meet UBC’s general admission requirements, programme-specific requirements, and English-language requirements.

- Demonstrate leadership qualities and meaningful contributions to their school or community.

- Obtain a nomination from their secondary school or an eligible organisation, as permitted by UBC.

- Provide a teacher referee who is different from their nominator.

Applicants must also check that their intended degree programme is eligible for the scholarship.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Visit UBC’s official website and review the eligibility requirements carefully.

2. Choose your preferred UBC campus and undergraduate programme.

3. Contact your secondary school to discuss the required nomination.

4. Apply for admission to UBC.

5. Create an account on the scholarship application portal and invite your nominator and teacher referee to complete their forms.

6. Prepare the required academic, financial, extracurricular, and family information.

7. Complete the scholarship application, including the required essay questions, and submit it before the deadline.

8. Monitor your email for further instructions, requests for documents, or a possible video interview.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin early because the nomination and recommendation forms must also be completed before submission.

OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-international-students/international-scholars

APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP:

https://undergraduatescholarships.ubc.ca/prog/2027_international_scholars_program_application/

APPLICATION DEADLINE

NOVEMBER 15, 2026

The scholarship application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Applicants must also submit their UBC admission application by the relevant scholarship deadline.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The scholarship amount varies according to each applicant’s assessed financial circumstances and eligible educational costs. Applicants should not assume that every award automatically covers all expenses.