University of British Columbia Merit Awards are awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC
Students receive their University of British Columbia Merit Awards when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study. The amount and level of these scholarship awards granted every year vary, based on available funding.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is an international centre for teaching, education and research, constantly rated among the top 20 state-owned universities globally and recently acknowledged as North America’s most global university. Since 1915, their motto, Tuum Est (It is Yours), has been an affirmation of their devotion to attracting and supporting those who possess the passion to shape a better world. As a result, UBC scholars, faculty and staff continue to support novelty and challenge the status quo, placing the school at the vanguard of discovery, learning and engagement. UBC inspires courageous thinking, curiosity and creativity, so you can attain your greatest potential.
As one of the world’s notable universities, the University of British Columbia puts in place an excellent learning environment that nurtures international citizenship, builds up a civil and viable society, and supports exceptional research to the advantage of the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world. At UBC, global involvement has always been a priority. Today, their scholars, faculty and staff come from all over the world and their global research partnerships and publications enable them pool resources on a global scale. The University of British Columbia is constantly ranking among the 40 best internationally, and now ranks among the top 20 public universities globally.
International Major Entrance Scholarship
International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES) are granted to excellent foreign candidates enrolling in undergraduate degree programs at University of British Columbia. Candidates get their IMES when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarship awards are renewable for up to three more years of study. The number and level of these scholarship awards granted every year vary, based on available funding.
Outstanding International Student Award
The Outstanding International Student (OIS) merit award is a one-time, merit-based entrance scholarship award granted to qualified candidates when they are granted admission to UBC. Candidates chosen for this merit award show strength academically and engage in extracurricular activities outside of the classroom.
University of British Columbia Merit Awards
The amount and level of these scholarship awards granted every year vary, based on available funding.
To be considered for the University of British Columbia Merit Awards, you must:
Interested and qualified? Visit University of British Columbia (UBC) on ssc.adm.ubc.ca to submit an application.
If you apply to UBC by January 15, you will be automatically considered for the University of British Columbia Merit Awards.
As soon as you obtain an offer of admission to UBC, you’ll be automatically given consideration for these merit-based awards. Consideration is on the basis of your proven academic accomplishment and your extracurricular participation.
For more details, visit UBC website
Application Deadline
Students receive their University of British Columbia Merit Awards when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study. The amount and level of these scholarship awards granted every year vary, based on available funding.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is an international centre for teaching, education and research, constantly rated among the top 20 state-owned universities globally and recently acknowledged as North America’s most global university. Since 1915, their motto, Tuum Est (It is Yours), has been an affirmation of their devotion to attracting and supporting those who possess the passion to shape a better world. As a result, UBC scholars, faculty and staff continue to support novelty and challenge the status quo, placing the school at the vanguard of discovery, learning and engagement. UBC inspires courageous thinking, curiosity and creativity, so you can attain your greatest potential.
As one of the world’s notable universities, the University of British Columbia puts in place an excellent learning environment that nurtures international citizenship, builds up a civil and viable society, and supports exceptional research to the advantage of the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world. At UBC, global involvement has always been a priority. Today, their scholars, faculty and staff come from all over the world and their global research partnerships and publications enable them pool resources on a global scale. The University of British Columbia is constantly ranking among the 40 best internationally, and now ranks among the top 20 public universities globally.
International Major Entrance Scholarship
International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES) are granted to excellent foreign candidates enrolling in undergraduate degree programs at University of British Columbia. Candidates get their IMES when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarship awards are renewable for up to three more years of study. The number and level of these scholarship awards granted every year vary, based on available funding.
Outstanding International Student Award
The Outstanding International Student (OIS) merit award is a one-time, merit-based entrance scholarship award granted to qualified candidates when they are granted admission to UBC. Candidates chosen for this merit award show strength academically and engage in extracurricular activities outside of the classroom.
University of British Columbia Merit Awards
- Type – Undergraduate
- Organisation – University of British Columbia (UBC)
- Country to study – Canada
- Institution – University of British Columbia
- Course to study – Not specified
- State of Origin
- Gender – Men and Women
- Application Deadline – January 15, 2021
Benefits of University of British Columbia Merit Awards
The amount and level of these scholarship awards granted every year vary, based on available funding.
Eligibility for University of British Columbia Merit Awards
To be considered for the University of British Columbia Merit Awards, you must:
- Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school or post-secondary (university or college)
- Be a foreign candidate who will be schooling at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your award eligibility.)
- Display excellent academic accomplishment and intellectual promise, and also impressive extracurricular and community participation.
- Apply to UBC before the closing date.
How to Apply for University of British Columbia Merit Awards
Interested and qualified? Visit University of British Columbia (UBC) on ssc.adm.ubc.ca to submit an application.
If you apply to UBC by January 15, you will be automatically considered for the University of British Columbia Merit Awards.
As soon as you obtain an offer of admission to UBC, you’ll be automatically given consideration for these merit-based awards. Consideration is on the basis of your proven academic accomplishment and your extracurricular participation.
For more details, visit UBC website
Application Deadline
- January 15, 2021