ELIGIBILITY:

International Major Entrance Scholarship: International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES) are awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC. 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. The number and level of these scholarships awarded each year vary, depending on available funding.

To be considered for the IMES, you must:

Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school.

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.)

Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement.

Not be nominated for a need-and-merit-based International Scholars award.

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. Students selected for this award show strength academically and display involvement outside of the classroom.

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.

UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award: 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. 

To be considered for the International Welcome Award, you must:

be a first-year international student,

select a UBC Okanagan degree listed as your first choice, and

be accepted to UBC Okanagan and enroll in your first-choice degree.

Apply to UBC by the admissions deadline.

BENEFIT:

UBC’s scholarships provide significant financial relief to help international students afford quality education in Canada. The scholarship benefits include:

International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES): Up to $10,000 – $20,000 per year, renewable for up to three additional years based on academic performance.

Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award: A one-time award ranging from $10,000 – $25,000.

UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award: A $5,000 scholarship to assist new international students at the UBC Okanagan campus.

These awards can help cover tuition fees, living expenses, and study materials, making it easier for students to focus on their academic goals.