The UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards are awarded to eligibile Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person in Canada who are entering the University in the 2026 academic session.
A completed UBC Entrance Award application will include the following:
Student Application Form
Description of Circumstance (maximum 1,000 words)
A statement outlining your personal, family, and financial situation that makes it necessary for you to apply for this award. You must explain your involvement and contribution to your school, community, or family, and your interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community. You must also describe how receiving this award will impact your personal situation, now and in the future. There are a number of donor-funded awards designed to support post-secondary participation of underrepresented groups of people within the Canadian population. If you self-identify with one of these groups please indicate this in your Description of Circumstance.
Parent/Guardian Form
This is to provide information on your family’s finances, and is required for students who have been attending high school within the past 48 months. If you are not in contact with your parent/guardian or are unable to submit a parent/guardian form, you can explain your situation in your Description of Circumstance.
Reference Form
Your personal reference must be well acquainted with you, and able to comment on your character, interest in UBC, and financial circumstances. Your reference could be – but is not limited to – a coach, a teacher, your counsellor, your principal, your supervisor from a work or volunteer position, your family doctor, or a community or religious leader.
Check also: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Toronto 2026-27
Submit your UBC application by December 1
Complete the UBC Entrance Award Application by December 1
For more details, visit UBC Scholarship webpage
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