Application Deadline: November 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. PST)
LOCATION: Canada
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. Students selected for this award show strength academically and display involvement outside of the classroom.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be considered for an OIS Award, you must:
Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school or post-secondary (university or college).
Be an international student studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your scholarship eligibility.)
Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and strong extracurricular involvement.
Not be nominated for a need-and-merit-based International Scholars award.
Apply to UBC by the admissions deadline.
BENEFIT:
For the 2025/2026 academic year, OIS awards will be valued at $10,000 – $25,000.
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