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UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award

Last verified 2 November 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Partial funding · undergraduate · study in Canada · offered by University of British Columbia. Needs-based one-time or renewable awards within UBC entrance-award programme, up to CAD 80,000. Award-specific amount depends on assessment. Partial/variable funding; no universal full-cost guarantee. Fun

Provider
University of British Columbia
Host country
Canada
Deadline
2026-12-01 23:59 PST; both admission and award applications required

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents or protected persons in Canada. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution; no previous degree; financial need and UBC admission requirements. NOT available to overseas African applicants without eligible Canadian status. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution; no previous degree; financial need and UBC admission requirements. NOT available to overseas African applicants without eligible Canadian status.
Funding
PARTIAL
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
2026-12-01 23:59 PST; both admission and award applications required

Key eligibility criteria

  • Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents or protected persons in Canada.
  • Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution
  • No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply.
  • Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution; no previous degree; financial need and UBC admission requirements. NOT available to overseas African applicants without eligible Canadian status.
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Recorded funding information

  • PARTIAL

About the UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award (2026)

## Award Needs-based one-time or renewable awards within UBC entrance-award programme, up to CAD 80,000. Award-specific amount depends on assessment. Partial/variable funding; no universal full-cost guarantee. Funding exclusions and conditions: See coverage and eligibility; no extra benefit inferred. ## How to apply Application status: Current call recorded as open at the source-check time. Official 2027 UBC entrance award portal opened October 5, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST; names Beyond Tomorrow, eligibility and up to CAD 80,000. UBC deadline page confirms 2027 intake. Deadline: 2026-12-01 23:59 PST; both admission and award applications required Only directly stated dates/times/timezones are retained. The full deadline text controls priority dates, document deadlines and route-specific exceptions. Official programme: https://undergraduatescholarshipsubc.smapply.io/prog/2027_ubc_entrance_awards/ Application instructions: https://undergraduatescholarshipsubc.smapply.io/prog/2027_ubc_entrance_awards/ > Always confirm final requirements and deadlines on the official scholarship website before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • PARTIAL

UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award eligibility

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  • Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents or protected persons in Canada.
  • Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution
  • No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply.
  • Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution; no previous degree; financial need and UBC admission requirements. NOT available to overseas African applicants without eligible Canadian status.
  • Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required
  • Specified citizenship / settled status required. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution; no previous degree; financial need and UBC admission requirements. NOT available to overseas African applicants without eligible Canadian status.

UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award 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
      Listed application information

      https://undergraduatescholarshipsubc.smapply.io/prog/2027_ubc_entrance_awards/

    2. 2
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://undergraduatescholarshipsubc.smapply.io/prog/2027_ubc_entrance_awards/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    3. 3
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents or protected persons in Canada. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution; no previous degree; financial need and UBC admission requirements. NOT available to overseas African applicants without eligible Canadian status. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution; no previous degree; financial need and UBC admission requirements. NOT available to overseas African applicants without eligible Canadian status.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    4. 4
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2026-12-01 23:59 PST; both admission and award applications required. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2026-12-01 23:59 PST; both admission and award applications required. 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

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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

    5. Provider deadline
      2026-12-01 23:59 PST; both admission and award applications required

      Provider deadline information: 2026-12-01 23:59 PST; both admission and award applications required. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award?+

    Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents or protected persons in Canada. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution; no previous degree; financial need and UBC admission requirements. NOT available to overseas African applicants without eligible Canadian status. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution; no previous degree; financial need and UBC admission requirements. NOT available to overseas African applicants without eligible Canadian status.

    What funding does the UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award offer?+

    Listed funding: PARTIAL. 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: 2026-12-01 23:59 PST; both admission and award applications required. 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?+

    https://undergraduatescholarshipsubc.smapply.io/prog/2027_ubc_entrance_awards/ Consult https://undergraduatescholarshipsubc.smapply.io/prog/2027_ubc_entrance_awards/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents or protected persons in Canada. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution; no previous degree; financial need and UBC admission requirements. NOT available to overseas African applicants without eligible Canadian status. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. Black-identifying Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons in Canada; entering direct-entry undergraduate programme from high school or another post-secondary institution; no previous degree; financial need and UBC admission requirements. NOT available to overseas African applicants without eligible Canadian status.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-12-01 23:59 PST; both admission and award applications required. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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