Strong grades alone may not capture the leadership, community involvement, and personal circumstances behind an international student’s application. The Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award at the University of British Columbia gives applicants space to show how they have contributed to others and what they hope to achieve through undergraduate study.

Winners share the experiences they chose to highlight, how they described meaningful leadership, and how they balanced admission requirements with the funding process. Read their stories to learn how they turned personal achievements and future goals into a convincing application.