2017 Merit-Based Awards at University of British Columbia, Canada

Applications are invited for the 2017 Merit-Based Awards at University of British Columbia, Canada. This is part of the International Entrance Scholarships (IMES) offered by the University every year. These scholarships will be awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION: The University of British Columbia is a global center for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s West Coast spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. She recognizes the academic achievement of outstanding students from around the world by devoting more than $10 million CAD annually to awards, scholarships, and other forms of financial support for international undergraduate students

ELIGIBILITY: To be considered for the IMES, student must

Ø  Be a new student to UBC, entering directly from secondary school

Ø  Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to citizenship status will affect IMES eligibility.)

Ø  Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement

Ø  Apply to UBC by January 15

Note: International students can apply for these scholarships. English is the primary language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they’re admitted. These scholarships are available for pursuing only undergraduate programs and are offered for studying all the subjects offered by the university

VALUE: The scholarship totals up to $40,000 CAD, payable at up to $10,000 CAD per year for four years. The exact number and level of scholarships vary each year, depending on available funding

HOW TO APPLY: The mode of applying is online. The online application can be accessed from the scholarship website

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The application deadline for 2017 Summer Session is January 15

To visit the scholarship website, click here