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ARRELL GLOBAL FOOD INNOVATION AWARDS

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Application Deadline: 12:00 PM on April 24.

LOCATION: Canada

Awarded annually since 2018, the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards recognize unique approaches and achievements of individuals and organizations around the globe. The prizes of $100,000 can be awarded in research innovation and community engagement innovation.

Nominations are now open for the Arrell Global Food Innovation Community Award.

ELIGIBILITY:

Citizens of any country are eligible to apply. Nominations may come from private companies, academic institutions, government units, charitable foundations, and not-for-profit organizations.

Nominations may come from private companies, academic institutions, governmental units, charitable foundations, and not-for-profit organizations. In the case of multiple Page 2 of 3 nominations from a single organization, only the one with the latest date will be accepted.

Academic institutions, governmental units, or private/public organizations may submit a nomination for the Arrell Global Food Innovation Award. Each organization may submit one application for the award. Nomination packages are strictly confidential, and the identities of nominators, nominating organizations, and nominees are kept in strict confidence, except for the winner.

The criteria for awarding the Arrell Global Food Innovation Award is as follows:

The individual or group being nominated will have made exceptionally significant and documented contributions at the community level in markedly improving nutrition, including access to or distribution of food.

The nomination package must clearly demonstrate alignment with our mission, which is to produce more healthy and nutritious food with less environmental impact and economic inequality, “more with less”.

The nomination package should not be a proposal or a request for funding.

Nominees must be able to attend the award ceremony and ancillary events.

Nominations must be submitted by 12:00 PM on April 24.

BENEFIT:

The Arrell Global Food Innovation Award comes with the following terms:

The prize will be worth $125,000 CAD comprising a $100,000 cash award for the use of the recipient and up to $25,000 for travel and accommodation of the recipient, administered by the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph.

An award citation and a commemorative item will also be presented.

The recipient is expected to participate in a program of events. In particular, the award recipient may be asked to attend the next Arrell Food Summit and other engagements.

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UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (UBC) MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

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Application Deadline: November 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. PST)

LOCATION: Canada

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is encouraging exceptional international students to apply for their renowned merit-based scholarships for the 2025 academic year. UBC recognizes the academic achievement of outstanding students from around the world by devoting more than $30 million annually to awards, scholarships, and other forms of financial support for international undergraduate students.

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.

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