Applications are invited for International Student Ambassador Scholarships. The International Student Ambassador Scholarship for K-12 Entry is for international students entering B.C. public or independent schools.
There is a separate application form for 60 additional entrance scholarships for international students graduating from British Columbia K-12 schools and entering British Columbia post-secondary institutions.
Funding, regulations and policies for B.C.’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) education system are provided by the Ministry of Education.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to be nominated by a school district or independent school, the international student must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be accepted for first-time entry into a B.C. public or independent school at the Grade 9, 10, or 11 level
- Be of school age (no older than 19 by June 30, 2017)
- Be nominated by a BC school district or independent school
- Hold a valid passport from the People’s Republic of China, Japan or the Republic of Korea
Offered Benefits
Each scholarship has a value $1,250.
Number of Scholarships: There are 60 entrance scholarships, with 20 awards allocated to students from the People’s Republic of China, 20 awards for students from Japan, and 20 awards for students from the Republic of Korea.