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UBC International Scholars Program (2027 intake)

Last verified 28 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

UBC's need-based awards for outstanding international students entering a first bachelor's directly from secondary school. 2027 intake: application opens early October 2026 and is due 15 November 2026. School nomination required.

Provider
University of British Columbia
Host country
Canada
Deadline
15 November 2026 (time not stated)
Region
Americas

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
International students entering directly from secondary school (graduated June 2026 or later) for a first UBC bachelor's, with exceptional academics and leadership, significant financial need, and a school nomination.
Funding
Need-based (up to full cost)
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
15 November 2026 (time not stated)

Key eligibility criteria

  • International students entering directly from secondary school (graduated June 2026 or later) for a first UBC bachelor's, with exceptional academics and leadership, significant financial need, and a school nomination.

Recorded funding information

  • Need-based (up to full cost)

About the UBC International Scholars Program (2027 intake) (2026)

The University of British Columbia's International Scholars Program (including the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award and the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award) supports exceptional international students who could not study at UBC without significant financial help. ## Who can apply - International students entering UBC directly from an accredited secondary school for a first bachelor's degree - For 2027 Winter session: graduated from high school no earlier than June 2026 - Exceptional academic record and leadership/community involvement - Significant, documented financial need - Nominated by your school (or a registered non-profit): a school may nominate up to two students for UBC Vancouver and one for UBC Okanagan ## What it covers Award value is based on demonstrated financial need and can cover a large share of tuition and living costs; UBC sets the amount per student. ## Steps for the September 2027 intake - Late September 2026: discuss the nomination with your school; line up a nominator and a separate teacher referee - Early October 2026: apply to UBC and create your award account (UBC says the award application opens in early October 2026) - Mid-October: calculate financial need and complete your sections - **By 15 November 2026: submit the completed award application** (nominator and referee forms must be in a few days earlier)

Funding information

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  • Need-based (up to full cost)

UBC International Scholars Program (2027 intake) eligibility

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  • International students entering directly from secondary school (graduated June 2026 or later) for a first UBC bachelor's, with exceptional academics and leadership, significant financial need, and a school nomination.

UBC International Scholars Program (2027 intake) document information

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    How to apply for the UBC International Scholars Program (2027 intake) 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-international-students/international-scholars/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: International students entering directly from secondary school (graduated June 2026 or later) for a first UBC bachelor's, with exceptional academics and leadership, significant financial need, and a school nomination.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 15 November 2026 (time not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    UBC International Scholars Program (2027 intake) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 15 November 2026 (time not stated). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      15 November 2026 (time not stated)

      Provider deadline information: 15 November 2026 (time not stated). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Checked 28 Sep 2026 on UBC's official International Scholars page: September 2027 intake application opens early October 2026 (one line on the page still says September 2026), due 15 November 2026; school nomination required. Award amount is need-based, not a fixed figure.
    Last checked 9/28/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the UBC International Scholars Program (2027 intake)?+

    International students entering directly from secondary school (graduated June 2026 or later) for a first UBC bachelor's, with exceptional academics and leadership, significant financial need, and a school nomination.

    What funding does the UBC International Scholars Program (2027 intake) offer?+

    Listed funding: Need-based (up to full cost). Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 15 November 2026 (time not stated). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-international-students/international-scholars/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: International students entering directly from secondary school (graduated June 2026 or later) for a first UBC bachelor's, with exceptional academics and leadership, significant financial need, and a school nomination.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 15 November 2026 (time not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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