UBC International Scholars Program

Canada Scholarships

UBC’s need-and-merit-based awards for international undergraduates, including the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award. You are considered automatically for every award category you qualify for.

2. Funding breakdown

• Award value is set by demonstrated financial need — UBC does not publish a fixed amount
• The Vantage One Excellence Award is stated to range up to the full cost of the academic programme and living expenses

3. Eligibility checklist

Who can apply

• International students applying for first-year undergraduate study at UBC (September 2027)
• Students with strong academics, leadership and demonstrated financial need
• Students who can obtain a school nomination and a teacher reference

Who cannot apply

• Canadian citizens and permanent residents

Internal deadlines, if any

Nominator and teacher recommendations should be submitted a few days before 15 November. Required admission documents and English-language proof are due 31 January 2027.

4. How to apply

1. Apply for admission to UBC.
2. Start the International Scholars Program application, then invite your school nominator and teacher referee.
3. Submit the award application by 15 November 2026, 11:59pm Pacific.
4. Submit required documents by 31 January 2027; shortlisted students may be invited to a video interview.

Official application page →

No application is taken on this site. Always apply with the provider.

5. Related listings

• Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship — 6 Nov 2026 · nominated applicants only
• Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) — Closed · 2026 agency deadlines 17 Oct (NSERC) / 19 Oct (SSHRC), 8pm ET

6. Source & verification note

Official source: you.ubc.ca · you.ubc.ca. Last checked: 3 November 2026. Where a date is not yet published it is shown as TBC. Details can change — confirm on the official page before applying.