To recognize and support top-achieving students in Canada, the University of British Columbia is providing the Outstanding International Student Award for the academic year 2024-2025.
The programme aims to attract international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and strong extracurricular involvement at the university .
The University of British Columbia (UBC) stands as a worldwide hub for education, research, and learning. Renowned for its consistent placement among the top 20 public universities globally, UBC fosters a culture that values innovative thinking, curiosity, and initiative, empowering individuals to achieve their utmost potential.
The University of British Columbia Information
Established in 1908, The University of British Columbia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Vancouver (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kelowna. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, British Columbia, The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of British Columbia (UBC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 111 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Canadian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Countries: International applicants are eligible to apply.
Acceptable Course or Subjects: Undergraduate degree program in any subject offered by the university.
Admissible Criteria: To be considered for the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award:
- Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school or post-secondary (university or college).
- Be an international student studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your scholarship eligibility.)
- Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and strong extracurricular involvement.
Offered Benefits
The University of British Columbia will provide an award amount to the sucessful candidates for the academic session 2024/2025.