International Major Entrance Scholarship
Each year, International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES) are awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC. Students receive their scholarships when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study.
The scholarship totals $28,000 CAD, payable at $7,000 CAD per year for four years. The exact number and level of scholarships varies each year, depending on available funding.
Eligibility:
To be considered for the IMES, you must
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be a new student to UBC, entering directly from secondary school
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be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your IMES eligibility.)
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demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement
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apply to UBC by January 31
Outstanding International Student Award
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. Grades and the Personal Profile are reviewed for consideration for the award. OIS amounts range from $2,500 to $10,000 CAD.
Eligibility:
To be considered for an OIS Award, you must
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be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school or post-secondary (university or college)
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be an international student studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your scholarship eligibility.)
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demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and strong extra-curricular involvement
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apply to UBC by January 31
