International Scholars Program at University of British Columbia 2026 (Fully Funded)

Level of Study
Bachelor's
Host Institution
University of British Columbia
Scholarship Type
Full Funding
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
Not Specified
Additional Materials Required?
Yes
Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Scholarship Deadline
November 15, 2025(Past Deadline)

International Scholars Program Coverage

This fully funded scholarship for international students covers full cost of the student's program and living costs.

International Scholars Program Eligibility Criteria

  • Demonstrating academic excellence
  • Having financial difficulty
  • Starting their undergraduate studies in the UBC Vantage One Program for Vantage One Excellence Award

Make sure to check out the University of British Columbia admissions pages and the International Scholars Program pages for more information!

International Scholars Program Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for University of British Columbia and International Scholars Program, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to University of British Columbia first before applying for International Scholars Program. You can visit the official website found in University of British Columbia Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

International Scholars Program Application Process

A separate scholarship application – in addition to the university admission – is needed for International Scholars Program. You’ll have to collect these requirements:

  • Nomination letter
  • Application form
  • Proof of academic achievements
  • Proof of financial hardships

Once you have those ready, follow these steps to submit your scholarship application and requirements:

  1. Get a nomination request from your previous school
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Gather the documents requested by the university
  4. Send you nomination letter, application form and other requested documents before the given deadline.

For more information, please see the International Scholars Program Scholarship Application Procedure Page .

International Scholars Program Deadlines

For International Scholars Program, you may apply on these dates:

We also recommend visiting the University of British Columbia Admissions Section for other university deadlines and requirements.

For more information about the admission details of University of British Columbia, you can visit the following pages:

Bachelor's Admissions Page

International Scholars Program Page

Want to learn more about University of British Columbia, International Scholars Program, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the International Scholars Program page!

Official Scholarship Page

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"I received two full-ride scholarships from Canada’s top universities: the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto and the International Scholars Award from the University of British Columbia. Both scholarships cover tuition, housing, and meal plans, and provide additional stipends to support other living expenses."

UBC International Scholars Award Bachelor’s in Co-op Management

— Alina Zholaman

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International Scholars Program Recipients

Alina Zholaman

Alina Zholaman

Bachelor’s in Co-op Management
Kazakhstan

Alina from Kazakhstan will begin her Co-op Management degree at the University of Toronto this fall, supported by the prestigious Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship. She also received the International Scholars Award from UBC, along with offers from U.S. institutions, but chose UofT for its experiential learning and alignment with her interests in leadership, inclusivity, and tech-driven community projects. Her application stood out through a combination of academic excellence, authentic storytelling, and a consistent focus on impact-driven initiatives in education and entrepreneurship.

Check out Alina’s story to see how early planning, genuine self-reflection, and a values-centered approach can unlock opportunities at top global universities.

About the Author: Hyun Lee

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.
Updated December 10, 2025

2 Comments

  1. kalkidan November 10, 2025 at 8:47 pm - Reply

    where should i apply

    • Hyun Lee November 17, 2025 at 3:36 pm - Reply

      Hello, check the admission pages!

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