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UBC International Scholars Program 2027 | Undergraduate Scholarship in Canada
The University of British Columbia (UBC)
The UBC International Scholars Program 2027 supports exceptional international students entering their first undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia. The program is intended for students with superior academic achievement, leadership qualities, meaningful contributions to their communities, and significant financial need. Applicants must be entering UBC directly from an accredited secondary school and must meet UBC general and degree-specific admission requirements. Applicants for the 2027 Winter Session must have graduated from high school no earlier than June 2026. UBC assesses each applicant's financial circumstances using information such as family income, expenses, assets, dependents, and available sources of support. There are four award categories: Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award, Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award, International Impact Award, and Vantage One Excellence Award. Applicants do not choose an award category; UBC automatically considers eligible applicants for the awards for which they qualify. The Vantage One Excellence Award is available through UBC Vantage College for academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet the English Language Admission Standard for direct entry and can be worth up to the full cost of the academic program and living expenses. The International Scholars Program application deadline for the 2027 intake is November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Applicants must first submit their UBC admission application, then complete the award application and nomination process. Required admission documents and the applicable English language requirement must be completed by January 31, 2027 for International Scholars applicants.
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Level
Bachelor
Host Country
Canada
Funding
Unpaid
Duration
12 months
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Language Requirements
Language test required
Opportunity description
The UBC International Scholars Program 2027 supports exceptional international students entering their first undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia. The program is intended for students with superior academic achievement, leadership qualities, meaningful contributions to their communities, and significant financial need. Applicants must be entering UBC directly from an accredited secondary school and must meet UBC general and degree-specific admission requirements. Applicants for the 2027 Winter Session must have graduated from high school no earlier than June 2026. UBC assesses each applicant's financial circumstances using information such as family income, expenses, assets, dependents, and available sources of support. There are four award categories: Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award, Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award, International Impact Award, and Vantage One Excellence Award. Applicants do not choose an award category; UBC automatically considers eligible applicants for the awards for which they qualify. The Vantage One Excellence Award is available through UBC Vantage College for academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet the English Language Admission Standard for direct entry and can be worth up to the full cost of the academic program and living expenses. The International Scholars Program application deadline for the 2027 intake is November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Applicants must first submit their UBC admission application, then complete the award application and nomination process. Required admission documents and the applicable English language requirement must be completed by January 31, 2027 for International Scholars applicants.
Four Award Categories: The four categories are Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award, Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award, International Impact Award, and Vantage One Excellence Award.
Applicants Do Not Choose the Award: Applicants do not select an award category. UBC automatically considers each eligible applicant for the awards for which they qualify.
Financial Support: The program is need-and-merit-based and financial support is assessed individually according to the applicant's financial circumstances and resources.
Vantage One Excellence Award: This award is offered through UBC Vantage College for academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet the English Language Admission Standard for direct admission. Awards can be worth up to the full cost of the academic program and living expenses.
Academic Standard: UBC describes the required academic standard as superior academic achievement, including all As or an equivalent standard.
Financial Assessment: Applicants must provide financial information such as annual income, expenses, family wealth and assets, dependents, annual school fees and sources of financial support.
Benefits & prizes
Stipend: CA$1,000/month
Tuition coverage: 100%
Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award · Amount varies · Basis: Merit And Financial Need · One-time · Recognizes exceptional prospective international undergraduate students with superior academic achievement and exemplary leadership that supports and empowers others through collaboration, empathy and active listening. It also recognizes positive impact through school and community service projects, initiatives and other academic or extracurricular achievements.
Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award · Amount varies · Basis: Merit And Significant Financial Need · One-time · Recognizes outstanding international undergraduate students from impoverished or war-torn areas who have achieved academic excellence under challenging circumstances and would be unable to attend university without significant financial assistance.
International Impact Award · Amount varies · Basis: Merit, Leadership And Financial Need · One-time · For eligible international undergraduate students demonstrating leadership and commitment to creating positive change and impact.
Vantage One Excellence Award · Amount varies · Basis: Academic Excellence, Leadership And Financial Need · One-time · For academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet UBC’s English Language Admission Standard for direct admission. The award can be valued up to the full cost of the academic program and living expenses.
Who can apply
International Student: You must be an international student who will study in Canada on a Canadian study permit.
Direct Entry from Secondary School: You must be entering UBC directly from an accredited secondary school.
High School Graduation: For the 2027 Winter Session, you must have graduated from high school no earlier than June 2026.
First Undergraduate Degree: You must be applying for your first undergraduate degree.
Superior Academic Achievement: You must demonstrate superior academic achievement, described by UBC as achieving all As or an equivalent standard.
Significant Financial Need: You must demonstrate significant financial need such that pursuing a UBC degree would be impossible without meaningful financial assistance.
Family Financial Situation: Your family must be unable to afford a significant level of your educational costs and must not have access to external funding. UBC reviews income, expenses, assets and other financial resources.
Eligibility rules
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Document 1
Document name
UBC Undergraduate Admission Application
Required
Yes
Notes
You must first apply for admission to UBC before starting the International Scholars award application.
Document 2
Document name
High School Academic Records / Transcripts
Required
Yes
Notes
Required academic documents depend on your educational curriculum and UBC admission requirements.
Document 3
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Family Income Information
Required
Yes
Notes
Provide information about annual family gross income as part of the financial assessment.
Document 4
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Family Expenses Information
Required
Yes
Notes
Provide information about annual family expenses and financial obligations.
Document 5
Document name
Family Assets and Wealth Information
Required
Yes
Notes
UBC reviews family assets and wealth as part of the financial-need assessment.
Document 6
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Dependents and Annual School Fees Information
Required
Yes
Notes
Provide information about dependents and annual school fees.
Document 7
Document name
Sources of Financial Support
Required
Yes
Notes
Provide information about available financial support and calculate your family contribution and financial need using the UBC cost estimator.
Document 8
Document name
Nominator Recommendation
Required
Yes
Notes
An eligible nominator must complete and submit the nomination form.
Document 9
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Teacher Referee Recommendation
Required
Yes
Notes
A teacher familiar with you and your work in your chosen area of study must complete the referee form.
Document 10
Document name
International Scholars Application Essays
Required
Yes
Notes
The application includes four essay questions of approximately 150–250 words each.
Document 11
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English Language Requirement Evidence
Required
Yes
Notes
You must meet UBC’s English Language Admission Standard by January 31, 2027. The specific evidence depends on your circumstances.
Document 12
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Additional UBC Admission Documents
Required
Yes
Notes
Follow the document instructions provided by UBC after submitting the admission application. International Scholars applicants must meet the January 31, 2027 document deadline.
Important dates
Application deadline: Nov 15, 2026
Fields of study
All
How to apply
1
Choose your academic program and UBC campus.
You will be considered for the award based on your first-choice program. You should still select a second-choice program.
2
Discuss the nomination with your high school.
You need one nominator and one teacher referee. They must be different people. Confirm that your school can nominate you and that you meet the International Scholars eligibility requirements.
3
Apply to UBC.
Submit your UBC undergraduate admission application before starting the International Scholars award application. For the 2027/28 academic year, UBC's online application opens in early October 2026.
4
Create your International Scholars application account and invite your nominator and teacher referee.
Provide their contact information and follow up with both recommenders. Both forms must be submitted before you can complete your award application.
5
Gather your financial, academic and extracurricular information and complete your sections of the award application.
Prepare annual income and expenses, family assets, dependents, school fees, sources of financial support, extracurricular activities, awards and four essays of approximately 150–250 words.
Required documents
UBC Undergraduate Admission Application — You must complete the UBC admission application before starting the International Scholars award application.
High School Academic Records or Transcripts — Submit the admission documents required by UBC. International Scholars applicants have a January 31, 2027 document deadline.
Family Gross Income Information — Used for UBC's financial assessment.
Family Expenses Information — Provide relevant annual family expenses for the financial assessment.
Family Assets and Wealth Information — UBC reviews family wealth and assets when assessing financial need.
Dependents and Annual School Fees — Provide information requested in the award application.
Sources of Financial Support — Provide information about available financial resources and sources of support.
Nominator Recommendation — A nominator such as a guidance counsellor, principal or administrator must complete the nomination form.
It is a UBC program for exceptional international students entering a first undergraduate degree who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership, community contribution and significant financial need.
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Application Deadline: The International Scholars Program application is due November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST for the 2027 intake.
UBC Application: Applicants must submit the UBC undergraduate admission application before starting the International Scholars award application.
Admission Documents Deadline: International Scholars applicants must submit required admission documents and meet the applicable English language requirement by January 31, 2027.
Video Interview: Applicants may be invited to complete a video interview between January and March. Invited applicants have one week to complete it.
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Host country: Canada
Deadline: Nov 15, 2026
Eligible students: International
Study levels: Bachelor
Funding: Fully Funded
Posted by: The University of British Columbia (UBC) — The University of British Columbia administers the International Scholars Program and its associated international undergraduate award categories.
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Gender: Female, Male, Other
Financial need documentation required
Language test required
Unpaid opportunity
6
Submit the completed International Scholars Program application.
Deadline: November 15, 2026. Submit early to allow time for technical problems and recommendation forms.
7
Submit required UBC admission documents and meet the English Language Admission Standard.
International Scholars applicants must complete these requirements by January 31, 2027.
8
Complete a video interview if invited.
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9
Monitor your email for the final decision.
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Teacher Referee Recommendation — A teacher referee familiar with you and your work in your chosen area of study must provide a recommendation. The referee must be different from the nominator.
International Scholars Application Essays — The award application includes four essay questions of approximately 150–250 words each.
English Language Requirement Evidence — You must meet UBC's English Language Admission Standard by January 31, 2027. If an English test is required, official results must reach UBC by the deadline.
Additional UBC Admission Documents — Submit any additional documents requested by UBC Undergraduate Admissions.
