UBC International The international scholars at UBC have the power to alter the course of history. High academic achievers have excelled in extracurricular activities, expressed a desire to affect change worldwide, and are committed to supporting their schools and communities.

The International Scholars Program at UBC offers four distinguished need-and-merit-based prizes. Each year, UBC grants about 50 scholarships across all four categories. When submitting their application, the candidates won't choose which award they want to win; instead, their team will automatically consider them for any useful distinction.

UBC International This award is offered by UBC Vantage College for academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet the English Language Admission Standard for direct admission to UBC. The awards range in value to the total cost of a student’s academic program and living expenses.

• Must be an international student studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.
• Must be entering UBC from a recognized secondary school or transferring from their first year at a post-secondary college or another university.
•  Must have graduated from high school no earlier than one year before the academic year you are applying to. For example, applicants for 2023 must have graduated from high school no earlier than 2022.
•  They must be applying for their first undergraduate degree.
•  Must demonstrate superior academic achievement (achieve all As or equivalent standards).
• You must demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree. (UBC automatically considers all international students for the merit-based International major entrance scholarships and Outstanding international students awards and scholarships, totalling a maximum value of $25,000 per year. If this amount does not cover their needs for tuition and basic living expenses, they are eligible to apply for the International Scholars Program.)
• Must meet UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Admission Standard.