UBC Canada Scholarships 2026 for International Students
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is offering one of Canada's largest undergraduate funding opportunities for international students. Each year, UBC allocates more than CAD $35 million in scholarships, awards, and financial assistance to outstanding international students beginning their undergraduate studies.
These scholarships recognize academic excellence, leadership potential, and extracurricular achievements while helping talented students reduce the financial burden of studying in Canada.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Host University: University of British Columbia
- Degree Level: Undergraduate
- Scholarship Value: Over CAD $35 Million Available Annually
- Eligible Nationalities: International Students
Scholarship Types:
- International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)
- Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award
- UBC Okanagan Global Elevation Award
- UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award
- Application Deadline:
- International Scholars Program Scholarship: November 15, 2026
- Admission Deadline for International Scholars Program: December 1, 2026
- General Undergraduate Admission Deadline: January 15, 2027
About the Scholarships
The University of British Columbia offers several entrance scholarships for high-achieving international students who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in Canada.
These awards are designed to recognize exceptional academic performance, leadership skills, and community involvement while making a world-class education more accessible to students from around the globe.
Recipients have come from over 108 countries, making UBC one of Canada's leading destinations for international education.
Degree Level
The scholarships are available for:
- Bachelor's Degree Programs
- Undergraduate Studies
Available Subjects
Students may apply for undergraduate programs in a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Business
- Medicine (Pre-medical Programs)
- Science
- Arts
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Architecture
- Law (Pre-law Programs)
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Health Sciences
- Agriculture
- Media and Communication
- All undergraduate programs offered by UBC
Benefits
International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)
- CAD $10,000–$25,000 per year
- Renewable for up to four years
- Awarded based on academic excellence and leadership
Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award
- CAD $10,000–$25,000
- One-time entrance scholarship
- Recognizes exceptional academic and extracurricular achievements
UBC Okanagan Global Elevation Award
- CAD $8,000 annually
- Renewable for up to four years
- Supports students enrolling at the UBC Okanagan campus
UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award
- CAD $5,000
- First-year tuition support
- Available to eligible students selecting UBC Okanagan as their first-choice campus
Eligible Nationalities
Applications are open to:
- International students from all countries
- Students requiring a Canadian study permit
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be an international student
- Apply for undergraduate admission at UBC
- Require a Canadian study permit
- Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement
- Show leadership abilities and community involvement
- Meet all admission requirements
- Be entering UBC for the first time
Some scholarships are renewable provided students maintain satisfactory academic standing.
Application Procedure
To apply for UBC scholarships:
- Choose an undergraduate program at UBC.
- Complete the online admission application.
- Submit all required academic documents.
- Meet the university admission deadlines.
- Eligible students will automatically be considered for entrance scholarships.
- If applying for the International Scholars Program, submit the scholarship application before the deadline.
Most entrance scholarships do not require a separate scholarship application.
Why Choose UBC?
The University of British Columbia is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities and is recognized for academic excellence, research innovation, and global impact. With more than CAD $35 million in annual funding for international students, UBC offers one of Canada's strongest undergraduate scholarship portfolios.
Students also benefit from:
- World-class education
- Internationally recognized degrees
- Modern research facilities
- Diverse student community
- Strong graduate employment outcomes
- Study opportunities at Vancouver and Okanagan campuses
