International students can receive up to $25,000 in merit-based scholarships to study at the University of British Columbia in Canada. UBC offers merit-based awards that automatically consider all international undergraduate applicants upon admission. The International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES) recognize exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs, with awards valued between $10,000 and $20,000 per year for up to four years.

Scholarship Criteria: 

• Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school (IMES) or from secondary school or post-secondary institutions (OIS)

• Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa)

• Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and extracurricular involvement

• Not be nominated for a need-and-merit-based International Scholars award

• Apply to UBC by the admissions deadline

Benefits: Recipients receive financial support ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to help offset tuition and other education costs.
Eligible Fields: All Fields
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Host Country: Canada.

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