UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
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.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship
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).