Application is now open for the University of British Columbia UBC Outstanding International Student Award. Interested applicants are encouraged to send in their applications before the deadline date.
About the University of British Columbia and Award
The University of British Columbia (UBC), established in 1908, stands as the oldest university in British Columbia, Canada, with campuses situated near Vancouver and Kelowna. Bolstered by an impressive annual research budget of $759 million, UBC actively funds over 8,000 projects each year, contributing significantly to the global landscape of academic inquiry.
The Vancouver campus, located approximately 10 km (6 mi) west of downtown Vancouver adjacent to the University Endowment Lands, is home to TRIUMF, Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, featuring the world’s largest cyclotron. UBC boasts prestigious research institutions like the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and the Stuart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute. Additionally, in collaboration with the Max Planck Society, UBC established the first Max Planck Institute in North America, focusing on quantum materials. The UBC Library system, one of the largest in Canada, comprises 21 branches and houses over 10 million volumes.
UBC expanded its reach and strengthened its academic presence in British Columbia in 2005 with the purchase of the Okanagan campus in Kelowna. The university’s academic excellence is highlighted by its repeated achievement of outstanding positions in global post-secondary rankings. UBC ranked second in Canada and 44th worldwide in the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities. In the QS World University Rankings, UBC was ranked 34th globally and third in Canada, while UBC was ranked 41st globally and second in Canada in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. UBC was ranked second in Canada and 35th overall in the 2022–2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking, demonstrating its continued recognition.
UBC is committed to fostering diversity and academic achievement, which is why it established the Outstanding International Student Award for the 2024–2025 academic year. The intended recipient of this prize is a top-achieving international student with an exceptional academic record and a strong commitment to extracurricular activities. The University of British Columbia will bestow a distinguished award to deserving applicants who make significant contributions to their academic trajectory throughout the 2024–2025 academic year.
Details about the University of British Columbia UBC Outstanding International Student Award:
Scholarship Sponsor: University of British Columbia, Canada
Scholarship Value: Tuition-Fees
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: Undergraduate
Host Institution(s): University of British Columbia, Canada
Eligibility Criteria for University of British Columbia UBC Outstanding International Student Award
Candidates are advised to meet the following requirements to be eligible for the University of British Columbia UBC Outstanding International Student Award:
- Qualified Countries: International candidates are qualified to apply.
- Admissible Course or Subjects: Undergraduate degree program in any subject offered by the university.
- Acceptable Criteria: To be assessed for the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award:
- Be a new student at UBC, having come straight out of high school or a post-secondary institution (college or university).
- Possess a Canadian study permit (student visa) and be an international student attending UBC. (Any modifications to your citizenship status will impact your eligibility for scholarships.)
- Exhibit exceptional academic success as well as a robust extracurricular activity level.
- Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet UBC’s additional competitive entrance requirements and exhibit excellent academic success (an “A” average or similar status).
- Language Requirements: To be admitted to the university, international applicants frequently have to meet specific English language/other language requirements.
Application Process for University of British Columbia UBC Outstanding International Student Award
Candidates must have an admission to UBC to be eligible for this fund. You will then automatically be put forward for the OIS Award.
Note: Shortly after receiving an admissions offer from UBC, you will be evaluated for this award. Selections for scholarships are done every year between the middle of March and the end of April.
The Submission Deadline is: January 15, 2024
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