UBC International Scholars Program 2027
University of British Columbia
Need- and merit-based awards of up to the full cost of a UBC undergraduate degree in Canada, for top secondary-school leavers.
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At a glance
- Funding
- Up to full cost of study and living
- Format
- In person · Vancouver · Kelowna, CA
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Deadline
- Closes 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 New York time
- Starts
- 1 Sep 2027
- Language
- English
Need-based awards (Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow, Donald A. Wehrung, International Impact, Vantage One Excellence) of up to the full cost of a student's programme and living expenses, depending on financial need.
Who can apply
- A Level students
- English
You will need
- UBC admission application
- Award application (4 short essays)
- Official financial records
- Transcripts
- English test results (due 31 Jan)
- School nomination form
- Teacher reference
About this opportunity
About the program
The UBC International Scholars Program funds outstanding international students entering a first undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver or Kelowna, Canada, for the 2027 Winter session (September 2027).
Awards include the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award, the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award, the International Impact Award and the Vantage One Excellence Award. Support is need-based and can reach the full cost of tuition and living expenses.
Who can apply
- International students needing a Canadian study permit (Cameroon qualifies)
- Entering directly from secondary school, graduating no earlier than June 2026
- "All As or equivalent" grades and significant financial need
- Must be nominated by your school (max 2 nominations for Vancouver, 1 for Okanagan). Ask your school early.
- Most programmes qualify, except Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Science, Bachelor + Master of Management and dual/joint degrees
Key dates
- 15 November 2026: application deadline (nominator and teacher references are due a few days earlier)
- 31 January 2027: supporting documents and English test results
- January–March: video interviews; decisions February–April
UBC does not publish a time for the deadline; this card counts down to 23:59 US Eastern to be safe — aim to submit well before.
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