UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship
About the Program
Comprehensive guide for UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.
Benefits & Financial Support
The International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES) awards are valued at CAD $10,000 – CAD $25,000 per year for the 2026/2027 academic year. This converts to approximately 675,000 INR to 1,687,500 INR annually (using an approximate exchange rate of 1 CAD = 67.5 INR). This is a partial scholarship and does not cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses, which can range from approximately CAD $68,000 to CAD $88,000 annually for international undergraduate students (tuition typically CAD $42,000-$60,000 and living expenses CAD $18,000 for two terms).
Inclusions
- Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school or post-secondary (university or college). - Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to citizenship status will affect eligibility). - Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise. - Show impressive extracurricular and community involvement. - Not be nominated for a need-and-merit-based International Scholars award. - Apply to UBC by the admissions deadline for the academic year of entry.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in Undergraduate. Minimum 75% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Eligible students are automatically considered for the International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES) when they apply for admission to an undergraduate program at UBC by the admissions deadline
no separate scholarship application is required
Selection is based on demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, intellectual promise, and impressive extracurricular and community involvement
Decisions are typically made between mid-March and the end of April
The country of origin is not a factor in the selection process.
Renewal Policy
The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years of study, totalling four years
To maintain the scholarship, students are generally required to be registered in at least 24 courses (credits), pass all courses, and obtain a standing in the top 10 percent of their year and faculty, or an overall academic average of 75 percent or higher.
Application Process
- 1**Decide on your academic program and campus
** Explore the programs offered at UBC Vancouver or UBC Okanagan.
- 2**Review admission requirements
** Ensure you meet UBC's general and program-specific admission requirements, including English Language Admission Standard.
- 3**Apply online
** Submit your application for undergraduate admission through the official UBC application portal. The application typically opens in early October.
- 4**Submit required documents
** Follow the instructions in the 'Your UBC Application – Next Steps' email to submit all necessary supporting documents, such as transcripts and English proficiency scores. The document deadline for general admission is usually by mid-March.
- 5**Meet deadlines
** Apply by the main application deadline for the Winter Session (September intake) to be automatically considered for entrance scholarships like IMES. For entry in September 2027, the application deadline is January 15, 2027. *Note: Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are now closed. The deadlines provided here are for the upcoming 2027/2028 academic year for which applications open in October 2026.*
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
15 January 2027
Eligible students are automatically considered for the International Major Entrance Scholarship when they apply for admission to UBC. For the 2027 academic year, applications are expected to open in early October 2026, with the final admission deadline for international undergraduate applicants being January 15, 2027.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Is a separate application required for the International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)?
No, a separate scholarship application is not required for IMES. All eligible international students who apply for undergraduate admission to UBC by the admissions deadline are automatically considered.
Q.Does the IMES cover the full cost of studying at UBC?
No, the IMES is a partial, merit-based scholarship, with annual values ranging from CAD $10,000 to CAD $25,000. It does not cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses at UBC, which can be significantly higher. Students are encouraged to develop a comprehensive financial plan.
Q.What are the key criteria for being considered for the IMES?
To be considered for the IMES, you must be a new international student entering directly from secondary school or post-secondary, demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, intellectual promise, and impressive extracurricular and community involvement. You must also apply to UBC by the admission deadline and not be nominated for a need-and-merit-based International Scholars award.
Q.Can the IMES be renewed in subsequent years of study?
Yes, the IMES is renewable for up to three additional years (a total of four years) provided recipients meet specific academic performance criteria, such as maintaining a minimum course load (e.g., 24 credits), passing all courses, and achieving a certain academic standing (e.g., top 10% or 75% average).
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