Each year, International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES) are awarded to exceptional international students entering their undergraduate studies at UBC in the Vantage One Program.
ELIGIBILITY:
All students admitted into the Vantage One Program are automatically considered for this scholarship. The awards will be granted on the basis of exceptional academic achievement, intellectual promise, and impressive extracurricular and community involvement. Students receive their scholarships when they enter Vantage One, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study.
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.