Partial funding · Study in Canada
UBC International Major Entrance Scholarships
Up to C$20,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of study
- Funder
- University of British Columbia
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
UBC's flagship entrance awards recognise outstanding international students entering undergraduate study, renewable each year with continued strong results.
Alongside the need-and-merit International Scholars programme, IMES makes UBC one of Canada's better-funded options for international undergraduates.
🗓️ Deadline
Automatic consideration with UBC admission applications, usually due mid-January
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- New international student entering UBC directly from secondary school
- On a Canadian study permit
- Superior academic achievement in a rigorous curriculum
- Nomination not required — all admitted applicants are considered
How to apply
- Apply for UBC admission by the January deadline
- No separate scholarship application is needed for IMES
- Awards are offered with or shortly after admission offers
- Maintain standing each year to renew
- Your counsellor can position your application for scholarship consideration
Studying in Canada
Affordable world-class degrees, a three-year work permit and clear routes to permanent residence. Post-study work: Up to 3 years (PGWP).
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UBC International Major Entrance Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the UBC International Major Entrance Scholarships cover?
Up to C$20,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of study. UBC's flagship entrance awards recognise outstanding international students entering undergraduate study, renewable each year with continued strong results.
Who is eligible for the UBC International Major Entrance Scholarships?
Core requirements are: New international student entering UBC directly from secondary school; On a Canadian study permit; Superior academic achievement in a rigorous curriculum; Nomination not required — all admitted applicants are considered. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the UBC International Major Entrance Scholarships deadline?
Automatic consideration with UBC admission applications, usually due mid-January. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.