Overview
UBC’s International Scholars Program includes several awards for outstanding international students, including the International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES) and the Outstanding International Student Award (OIS). These awards recognize academic excellence and leadership for students entering undergraduate studies.
Who is eligible (high level)
- Incoming international undergraduate applicants to UBC who meet academic thresholds and application timelines specified for international awards. UBC Undergraduate Admissions
Key dates (example/most recent cycle)
- Deadline to apply to UBC to be considered for the International Scholars awards: January 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m. PST) for many programs; check the specific year and award page for exact dates. Some program-specific deadlines (e.g., International Scholars Program application) may be earlier (e.g., November 15, 2025 for certain scholarships). UBC Undergraduate Admissions
Step-by-step: How to apply (detailed)
- Apply for admission to UBC
- Submit your UBC application for undergraduate admission by the UBC application deadline for international students (varies by program). Indicate appropriate program choices on your application.
- Watch for the “Next Steps” email from UBC
- After applying, UBC sends a “Your UBC Application – Next Steps” email. Follow the instructions to submit documents (transcripts, test scores, etc.). As an International Scholars applicant, you have a document deadline often January 31 (not the standard deadline), so follow UBC’s message carefully.
- Complete additional International Scholars application (if required)
- Some UBC awards require a separate scholarship application (e.g., UBC International Scholars Program application). Check UBC’s International Scholars pages and complete that application by its deadline (e.g., November 15 for some cycles).
- Provide required documents
- Upload official transcripts, proof of English proficiency (if needed), and any essays or leadership statements required by the International Scholars application. Ensure documents meet UBC’s instructions and are in the accepted format.
- Receive notification
- UBC notifies successful recipients in the award timeline (e.g., mid-April). Accept the student admission and scholarship offer by the deadline given.
Practical tips & warnings
- Carefully follow the “Next Steps” email and meet the document deadlines (sometime different from general admission deadlines).
- International scholarships are competitive — showcase leadership and community work as well as top grades.
- Save digital copies of all documents and get official translations where necessary.
Official source / apply link
UBC International Scholars / Scholarships pages. Click here to begin your application
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